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Howdy Neighbors, Happy Friday!
Alongside celebrating Texas Independence in March, this month is also home to International Women's Day, and National Irish-American Heritage Month. A big thank you to our neighbors for always making us aware of all we have to be proud of.
The countdown is on! Our next District 10 Community meeting is this Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7 PM at the Tool Yard (10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio TX, 78233). We hope you can make it out. If you are unable to attend in person, click here to attend virtually!
We had a really successful Public Input Meeting last week! Thank you to San Antonio Public Works and San Antonio Parks and Recreation for educating our neighbors on upcoming improvements regarding Comanche Lookout Park.
Save the date folks, you're invited to our District 10 Fiesta! Come celebrate with us, State Representative Steve Allison, and Precinct 3 County Commissioner Grant Moody on April 13 at the Catholic Life Pavilion (1635 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, Texas, 78209), at 6:00 PM. There will be food, live entertainment, and all kinds of City resources provided. We hope you can join us!
HEADS UP NEIGHBORS! The Neighborhood & Housing Services Office is hosting a Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Help Session in our District, Monday, May 8, 2023, from 4 PM - 6 PM at the Tool Yard (10303, Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233). District 10 has paved the way for the Homestead Exemption and we want our neighbors to know they can benefit directly from this. Click here for more info on the session and find out what documents to bring on May 8.
With elections for Mayor and City Council just around the corner, there is a proposed amendment to the City Charter. We want to remind you all to please take your time reading and visiting the list of factual resources regarding it. Click here to read the proposed amendment.
As a reminder, the San Antonio River Authority continues to host open houses for residents to learn more about the 2023 Draft Floodplain Maps. These maps include areas all across the city including District 10. A full list of open house dates can be found below on our calendar. To learn more visit: www.sariverauthority.org/draft-floodplain-maps-public-meetings.
Furthermore, we have a lot of construction improvements all around District 10 including new Fiber Deployment! Visit the City's website for additional information on Fiber.
If you know someone who doesn't have computer access, email us at District10@sanantonio.gov, and let them know we can mail a copy of our newsletter to them so they can stay up to date!
Do you have ideas for District 10? If so, the District 10 Team would like to attend your next HOA meeting if you'd like to sign up for our Roadshow, we'd be happy to help set that up with you. Please email District10@sanantonio.gov with the date, time, and point of contact to schedule our attendance at your next HOA meeting. We look forward to hearing from you!
As always, thank you for being active community members and leaders here in District 10. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of any assistance to you. The District 10 team is on hand and available to address your needs and concerns.
- Clayton Perry
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March 16th - 19th: Tejano Music Awards Fanfair, Historic Market Square, 514 W Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Learn more!
March 19th: Purple USA hosts Spurs Military Kids Night! AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219. Get tickets!
March 20th: District 10 Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.
March 21st: San Antonio River Authority's Draft Floodplain Maps Open House, Normoyle Senior Center, 700 Culberson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Learn more!
March 25- 26th: 65th Annual San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival, Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, Texas, 78247. 12 PM - 5 PM.
March 28th: San Antonio River Authority's Draft Floodplain Maps Open House, Mission Branch Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Learn more!
March 31st: Cesar Chavez Day, City of San Antonio Observed Holiday.
April 1st: San Antonio Public Library's Central Library location Reopens! Central Library, 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, Texas, 78205. 10 AM. Learn more!
April 1st: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Job Fair, Frank Garrett Multi-Service Center, 1226 NW 18th Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78207. 10 AM - 2 PM. Learn more!
April 1st- 23rd: The Pajama Game, Russell Hill Rogers Theater (The Public Theater of San Antonio), 800 W Ashby, Pl, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. Buy tickets!
April 2nd: Fiesta at Los Patios, Los Patios, 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78207. 4: 00 PM - 10:00 PM. FREE Event. Learn more!
April 2nd - 30th: Fiesta San Antonio 2023, check out all their events throughout the month!
April 4th: San Antonio River Authority's Draft Floodplain Maps Open House, Ella Austin Community Center, 1023 N Pine St, San Antonio, TX 78202 (in Senior Center, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Learn more!
SAVE THE DATE - April 10th: South Texas Blood & Tissue Blood Drive in District 10! Catholic Life Insurance Building, 1635 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78209, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
SAVE THE DATE - April 13th: District 10 Fiesta! Catholic Life Insurance Pavilion, 1635 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, Texas. 6:00 PM.
April 15th: Military Child Day at Hemisfair 2023, Hemisfair Park, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
April 17th: Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Candidate Forum, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.
April 20th - 30th: Fiesta de los Reyes, Historic Market Square, 514 W Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Learn more!
April 28th: Fiesta San Jacinto Day, City of San Antonio Observed Holiday.
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District 10 Neighborhood Spotlight: Meet Brandon Long!
15 year old Brandon Long started Jiujitsu in May of 2018. He has competed in many BJJ tournaments over the years and has had many accomplishments. The greatest of those is earning 2 NAGA No-Gi World Champion Belts & a Gold Medal at the Austin IBJJF 2022 tournament.
Brandon attends Madison High School as a Sophmore & joined the Wrestling team this year. He made the varsity team at the 215 weight class. He earned a gold Medal at the Marby Classic Invitational & placed 3rd in the district in this 2022-2023 season.
Brandon is looking for sponsors and if any businesses are interested in helping him in his journey with free products or monetary donations, he advertises those sponsors on his social media and on his competition gear. He is currently sponsored by Fightback CBD out of Austin TX & Gilda's Boutique out of San Antonio.
Please contact Brandon Sr. or Melinda Long to sponsor Brandon at saenz.melinda@gmail.com
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Community Highlight:
Meals On Wheels Visit!
I had the pleasure of teaming up with Meals on Wheels in honor of March for Meals! A special thank you to Jose Lerma and all the MOW staff for their incredible work.
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Public Input Meeting Recap!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Input Meeting regarding Comanche Lookout Park last week!
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1. Zoning Board of Adjustments- Mission: to deliver quality City Services and commit to achieving San Antonio's vision of prosperity of its diverse, vibrant, and historic community. The Board of Adjustment holds a public meeting every first and third Monday of the month in the Board Room of the Development and Business Services Center located at 1901 S. Alamo. Meetings start at 1 PM. Learn more at https://www.sanantonio.gov/DSD/Boards/BOA
Apply here: City of San Antonio - Boards & Commissions
2. Storm Water Management Advisory Board- Mission: Monitor and track the progress and successful completion of drainage projects including the City's Drainage and Flood Management Bond proposition. Serve as communication ambassadors to review and advise City Council and City staff on how to improve outreach efforts to residents and businesses affected by construction and other communication initiatives related to drainage and storm water projects as need. Meets at least on a quarterly basis. Learn more at Boards & Commissions (sanantonio.gov).
Apply here: City of San Antonio - Boards & Commissions
3. Streets, Bridges & Sidewalks Advisory Board- Mission: Monitor and track the progress and successful completion of approved and below-the-line projects included in the City's Bond Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Bond Proposition. Serve as communication ambassadors to review and advise City Council and City staff on how to improve outreach efforts to residents and businesses affected by construction and other communication initiatives related to streets, bridges and sidewalks projects as needed. Meets at least on a quarterly basis. Learn more at Boards & Commissions (sanantonio.gov).
Apply here: City of San Antonio - Boards & Commissions
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16th Annual Fest of Tails!
Thank you to the San Antonio Parks Foundation for hosting another successful Fest of Tails! This event is an all-ages kite and dog fair offering kite demonstrations and family kite flying at the beautiful McAllister Park!
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Construction updates:
This project includes the re-paving of EISENHAUER RD from N VANDIVER RD to AUSTIN
HWY
This project includes the re-paving of Nacogdoches Rd from N New Braunfels Ave to
Broadway
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NOW OPEN: VIA Metropolitan Transit's Naco Pass Mobility Hub!
VIA Metropolitan Transit's Bus and Link Service returned to the newly improved Naco Pass Mobility Hub earlier this week, March 13, 2023!
Riders can look forward to improved boarding areas, sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, and real-time arrival display on-site. Routes 9, 14, 502, and VIA Link Northeast will utilize the new hub and no longer be on detour.
Should anyone require assistance in planning a trip, please contact our VIA Go Line at 210-362-2020.
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Solid Waste Appreciation!
Before:
After:
A huge shout-out to our Solid Waste Management crew! Look at the transformation on Wetmore Rd From Thousand Oaks Dr to Loop 410 (Train Track Side). Thank y'all for always making District 10 look wonderful.
CREW MEMBERS: Maricruz Mendoza (Interim Crew Leader), Victor Guerrero,Angelica Martinez, Robert Cisneros, Armando Leos, Luis Martinez, Gilbert Bocanegra, Ezekiel Mendoza, Devin Clarke, Murat Thomas, Joseph Gonzalez Jr (Crew Leader), Elias De Los Santos, Jacob Hernandez, John Montez, Leticia Cerna, Patricia Ybarra, Juan Sanchez Jr, Ismael Morin, Jose Vargas.
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ELECTRIC WATER METERS ARE HERE!
SAWS ConnectH2O is the union of a technology and a philosophy to empower every San Antonian to help manage our community’s water in a way that’s sustainable, simple and secure. Learn more!
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MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH:
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SUPERSTARS STARTING MARCH 20, 2023!
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KLRN’s exciting new digital series CITY SHOWDOWN premieres Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Check out this special update from KLRN on information about the contestants, the voting process, and more! We want to wish our District 10 Songbird, Shannon Sionna a huge congratulations for representing her community. Make us proud!
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What is it?
City Showdown is a friendly song competition showcasing San Antonio’s dynamic musicians. The contest features 10 original music video entries from artists who represent each one of San Antonio’s City Council districts. The winner of City Showdown will receive a special feature on an episode of KLRN’s original arts segment The Beat.
How does it work?
City Showdown’s ten contestants will compete in two Semifinals each featuring 5 districts. During the Semis, viewers will learn a bit about the artists and hear a :30 clip from their music video. Then, viewers can vote for their favorite at klrn.org/cityshowdown. The voting period opens Monday at 7PM and ends Friday at 11:59PM.
The FOUR contestants who receive the most votes - two from each Semifinal - will advance on to the Final.
In addition, the contestant with the fifth highest number of overall votes will become the Wildcard Finalist.
During the Final Round, viewers will watch the full entries of each of the five Finalists and voting happens once again.
The winner will be determined by votes received and reported from each of San Antonio’s ten City Council districts.
Who can participate?
The short answer is: everyone! Visit klrn.org/cityshowdown during the voting window and make your voice heard! Tell us who you’re voting for and which district you live in. If you don’t know your district, we can help. Those who don’t live in San Antonio can still vote by typing in their zip code.
When does all this happen?
The first Semifinal of City Showdown premieres Monday, March 20 at 7PM. Catch new episodes, Mondays at 7PM during the competition.
Where can I watch?
You can watch on KLRN’s website, as well as on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Why are you doing this?
City Showdown aims to showcase San Antonio’s dynamic and diverse talent, while also raising awareness of the municipal districts in which we reside.
City Showdown is an entertaining and educational series brought to you by San Antonio’s public television station KLRN, proudly serving South Central Texas for over 60 years.
What’s next?
Keep an eye on our social media channels this week and next as we continue to reveal the ten incredibly talented contestants who will compete! Please help us spread the word by sharing this info with your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors!
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CALLING ALL DISTRICT 10 CHEFS:
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NOW OPEN: ECO SCHOLARS SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS!
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Help Choose the New 311 Virtual Assistant Voice!
The City of San Antonio - Municipal Government is seeking community feedback on its new 311 virtual assistant voice.
Residents are invited to visit the online survey at SASpeakUp.com/New311Voice to listen to the voices and make their selections. To suit the voice, the survey also asks residents to give their input on a name for the new virtual assistant.
The survey will be available through noon on Friday, March 24, 2023.
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Take the survey today!
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Zero Percent Interest Loans Now Available for San Antonio Small Businesses!
The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), and LiftFund have secured $500,000 in the FY23 Budget for the City of San Antonio’s 0% Interest Program, a program aimed to support the growth of San Antonio small businesses, especially in light of recent economic challenges.
Small businesses located in or relocating to San Antonio city limits can apply for up to $100,000 in 0% interest funding through the program, double what has been offered by the program in the past. The funding can be used for startups as well as the majority of regular business expenses including inventory, payroll, equipment, and working capital.
According to the program website, the initiative prioritizes funding small businesses looking to hire additional staff, in efforts to help create jobs in the city. Those that have not received a 0% interest LiftFund loan in the past two years also have priority, to help those that need support the most.
Learm more about LiftFund:
https://www.liftfund.com/cosabusinessloans/
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Ready to Work Program Expands Eligibility to
Include Bexar County Military Community!
The City of San Antonio’s workforce initiative, Ready to Work, announces the launch of a pilot program that expands Ready to Work’s focus to prioritize community members connected to military service living throughout Bexar County.
"This expansion of the Ready to Work program is a great opportunity for our community to tap into a large, talented pool of nearly 4,300 military members assigned across Joint Base San Antonio who transition out of the military each year,” said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “In addition, for the approximately 322,000 veterans in the greater San Antonio area, this is an opportunity for them to train for good-paying jobs and will encourage them to remain in San Antonio.”
The new pilot program allows active-duty service members who are transitioning to civilian life and who currently reside on military installations or housing located in Bexar County, but outside San Antonio city limits, to enroll in Ready to Work.
Military-connected individuals interested in participating can learn more about Ready to Work at the readytoworksa.com website, which will be available for pilot program applications upon the launch of the initiative on May 1.
Eligibility:
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Active-duty service members transitioning to civilian life within 12 months of separation.
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Active-duty military spouses and dependents 18 and older (18-26 for dependent
children).
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Reservists and National Guard members.
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Veterans and disabled veterans.
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Veteran spouses and dependents age 18 and older (18-26 for dependent children).
Learn more:
https://readytoworksa.com
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March 2023 Thousand Oaks Library Programming
4618 Thousand Oaks Dr. | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9190 | Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Every Tuesday at 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Bedtime Stories
Settle in and get cozy for an hour of family time with stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a craft. This program is best for children under 8 but all are welcome.
Every Friday at 3:15pm – 4:15pm (except March 31)
Let’s Create! Arts & Crafts Friday
Unwind from the school week with a relaxing arts and crafts activity. This program is best for school age children from 6-12 but all are welcome.
TEEN PROGRAMMING (For ages 13-18)
Every Monday at 6pm - 7pm
Teen Time
Bring your friends and watch movies, play games, or do crafts! It’s your time to chill with friends and do whatever activity you like.
ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)
Every Tuesday at 3pm – 4pm
Yoga Class (for beginners & experts!)
Attendees will perform yoga in a fun-filled, friendly way! The class will offer many options for experts and beginners alike, including seated postures or standing with chair support. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Attendees must provide their own mat.
Wednesday, March 22 at 10am – 11am
Seniors Book Club
Join us to discuss “We Begin at the End” by Chris Whitaker. Copies are available for checkout at the Library’s Reference Desk. This event is for adults 60+ years of age and will be held at the North East Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr. | 207.4590.
Thirty years ago, a teenage Vincent King was sent to prison. Now, he returns to his hometown where his childhood best friend Walk is the chief of police and his childhood sweetheart Star lives with her daughter Duchess. The same Star whose sister Vincent killed. But when Duchess, a self-proclaimed outlaw, exacts her own vigilante revenge, it starts a series of events that threaten her family and everyone she grows close to.
Tuesday, March 28 at 5:45pm – 7:45pm
Classic Movie Showing – Ace in the Hole (PG)
Disgraced journalist Charles Tatum gets a job at a small newspaper in Albuquerque. Soon after, he finds a man trapped in an old Indian dwelling. He jumps at the chance for stardom and milks the situation for all it’s worth – until things go terribly wrong.
Wednesday, March 29 at 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Plant Swap
Start gardening season with a plant swap at Thousand Oaks Library! Bring your cuttings and propagations to swap with other gardening enthusiasts. All plants must be health and disease- and pest- free.
All San Antonio Public Library locations are closed Friday, March 31 for the holiday.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held throughout February.
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Monday: 12pm – 6pm
Please call the library for details on any of the listed information.
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March 2023 Semmes Library Programming
15060 Judson Rd. | San Antonio, TX 78247 | 210.207.9111 | Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
TODDLER'S PROGRAMMING
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Every Thursday at 10 am
Toddler Story Time
Every Thursday at 11 am
Baby Story Time
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Mondays, March 20 at 4 pm
Let's Build: Legos and More!
Mondays, March 27 at 4 pm
Read to a Dog
TEEN PROGRAMMING
Every Tuesday at 5 pm
Teen Time
March 18 at 2 pm
Teen Comic Book Club
ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)
Every Thursday at 1 pm
Table Tennis Time
Saturday, March 18 at 10 am
Bilingual Family Storytime in English & Chinese
All San Antonio Public Library locations are closed Friday, March 31 for the holiday.
Please call the library for details on any of the listed information
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March 2023 Tobin Library Programming
134 Harry Wurzbach | San Antonio, TX 78209 | 210.207.9040 | Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
TODDLER'S PROGRAMMING
Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Toddler Time
Let’s move, sing, read, and play in this interactive program for toddlers and their grownups. Ages 18-36 months.
Every Thursday at 11 am - 11:30 pm
Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy and foster curiosity. Ages 3-5.
ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)
Every Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TAI CHI for Adults
All San Antonio Public Library locations are closed Friday, March 31 for the holiday.
Please call the library for details on any of the listed information.
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Calling all Young filmmakers!
The SA Film Commission's 2023 #FilmSA Contest is now OPEN and accepting applications till April 3, 2023! Young artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents and win $1,000 in awards. If you know anyone who might be interested in submitting a film, feel free to pass along this info to them or learn more here!
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Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Support Hometown Hero Outdoors in their Texas-sized raffle! 
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SAVE THE DATE: CENTRAL LIBRARY REOPENS!
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The San Antonio Public Library is hosting an official reopening celebration to welcome San Antonians back inside Central Library! This event will feature activities and programs for all ages.
Join them on Saturday, April 1 beginning at 10 a.m. for a speaking ceremony and ribbon cutting followed by family-friendly festivities!
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APRIL 2ND - 30TH: CHECK OUT ALL FIESTA EVENTS!
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The Neighbor of the Month
Do you have a neighbor who goes the extra mile for the residents of your street, your neighborhood, or for the community? The Neighbor of the Month recognition program gives you the opportunity to recognize those individuals for their acts of goodwill and call attention in a positive way to the benefits of being a good neighbor.
Please email us to submit your nomination.
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District 10 Roadshow
Do you have a neighbor who goes the extra mile for the residents of your street, your neighborhood, or for the community? The Neighbor of the Month recognition program gives you the opportunity to recognize those individuals for their acts of goodwill and call attention in a positive way to the benefits of being a good neighbor.
Please email us to submit your nomination.
For more information contact our office at: district10@sanantonio.gov.
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The District 10 team is in the office and available to assist you. Please reach out to us with your needs or concerns. Give us a call at 210-207-0999 or send us an email at District10@sanantonio.gov.
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