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Hi neighbors, Happy August!
Can you believe the budget season is almost here? We've had a fantastic summer engaging with the community and meeting so many of you. It's been a pleasure to block walk through various neighborhoods, distribute cooling fans and resources, and enjoy many wonderful evenings at HOA and neighborhood meetings. These experiences remind us of why we do, what we do; to enhance the quality of life for everyone. As budget season approaches, our office remains committed to advocating for the core values of District 10.
Celebrating Centennial Birthdays...
If you know anyone in the community that is turning 100 and beyond, we'd love to highlight them! There is nothing more important than celebrating our elders and the truly remarkable lives they live. If you are interested in highlighting someone special, please contact rosalindaguia3@sanantonio.gov.
In case you missed it....
We're very grateful to the Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) for hosting a Transfer of Death Deeds seminar at the Northeast Senior Center. In case you missed it, or want to re-watch it, click here to find the presentation.
Let's get you involved!
Do you have any ideas that you would like to see in your community? If so, please email councildistrict10@sanantonio.gov.
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.
- Marc
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Farewell Interns:
We want to give our summer interns, Emma and Alex, a huge shout out for helping our office these past few weeks. District 10 is forever grateful for your desire to serve the community and learn about the importance of local government. Best of luck on your school year, Pony Up, and Hook 'Em!
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Policy Updates:
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Getting it done for D10:
Block Walking
Block walking for the win! In recent weeks, my team has enjoyed engaging with neighbors throughout the district, listening to their concerns and answering their questions. We're here to help, so please feel free to contact our office.
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Community Corner:
SA Food Bank Volunteer Day
Last week a few members from my staff volunteered at the San Antonio Food Bank with staffers from our local, state, and congressional offices in SA. They had a blast meeting one another, and uniting for a great cause. Together, they produced 150 bags of food weighing an incredible 6,878 pounds, which will provide 5,502 meals to families in need. Learn more about how you can donate and volunteer today.
Back to School Drive
Back to school in style! We were so grateful to help our students in the community get ready for the 1st day of school. Together, we provided 700+ backpacks and supplies to many families. This would not have been possible without our partner, Blessed Angels Community Center.
A HUGE thank you to all our sponsors and guests: San Antonio Police Officers Association, 7-Eleven Franchising, Texas Roadhouse, True North Sa, Union Pacific Railroad, City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, Pre-K 4 SA, Project QUEST, Inc., and Imagine Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics at Bulverde.
JBSA Ceremony
A bittersweet moment. Last week we said farewell to Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, and welcomed Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland. We thanked General Driggers for his dedication to Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing. We wish him the best in his future endeavors. I am very grateful to have attended such a momentous ceremony, where we honored our past and embraced our future.
Town Hall
We had an incredible time hosting a Town Hall on Short-Term Rentals and updating the City's recycling measures. You can find more information about Short Term Rentals here and learn more about what is allowed in your recycling bins here. Thank you to our panelists from Development Services and Solid Waste Management for engaging in these conversations.
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District 10 Calendar:
*District 10 specific
*August 12, 2024: D-10 at 10 with special guest Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, virtually, 10 AM. Tune in here.
*August 19, 2024: Northeast Neighorbood Alliance Community Meeting, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:30 PM
*August 22, 2024: Meet the Councilman, Catholic Life Insurance Building, 1635 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Sign up here.
*August 26, 2024: City Budget Town Hall, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:30 PM
*SAVE THE DATE: September 10, 2024: Bingo Night, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
*September 14, 2024: Painting with District 10, Los Patios, 2015 Northeast Interstate 410 Loop San Antonio, TX 78217, 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Register here.
*September 16, 2024: District 10 Community Meeting, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:30 PM
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September 22:
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August 23 - 24, 2024:
Pathways to Hope is hosting their FREE conference uniting mental health professionals, social workers, educators, the judicial system, law enforcement, faith community leaders, caregivers, and individuals living with a diagnosis to help improve the mental health care system. All are welcome! If you're interested in attending, reserve your spot today, click here.
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Watering Rules from San Antonio Water System:
Important Update: New Watering Rules Approved
San Antonio is experiencing extensive drought conditions. Accordingly, at last week’s City Council A-Session, the council approved SAWS's Watering Rules for 2024. Two of the changes from the adopted modifications are watering hours and drip irrigation. For more information on the updated watering rules, please reference the one-pager below.
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Learn about the PACE Program:
The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program provides commercial, industrial, and large multi-family property owners access to affordable, long-term, 100% upfront private financing (typically 20 - 25 years) that is not available through traditional funding sources. PACE enables owners to lower their operating costs and use the savings to pay for eligible water conservation, energy efficiency, resiliency, and distributed generation projects with little or no capital. To realize the program’s benefits and determine eligibility, please visit https://www.texaspaceauthority.org/.
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Celebrate Dyslexia Schools:
The grand opening of Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, the first of its kind in San Antonio, providing comprehensive dyslexia resources for families. The new school is a significant milestone in offering specialized support and educational resources tailored to the needs of dyslexic students and is set to open its doors in August 2024 at The DoSeum. We are a tuition-free public charter school. We serve grades K – 2nd.
For more information about Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, please visit celebratedyslexiaschools.org or complete the interest form here.
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From San Antonio Water Systems:
Storm drains are only for rain
Rain may be a rare occurrence these days, but when it does happen the San Antonio River and
local creeks are inundated with debris and contaminants.
That's because trash from streets and parking lots or chemicals from driveways and landscapes
is washed down storm drains and right into the nearest body of water.
It's called runoff — and it's a major source of pollution to the San Antonio River watershed.
You can help prevent pollutants and debris from entering our storm drains.
• Toss trash in garbage bins.
• Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly, within recommended amounts (and avoid using if
rain is in the forecast).
• Pick up and dispose of pet waste.
• Use drip pans to catch engine oil and other pollutants when repairing automobiles and
recycle them.
• Compost or mulch leaves and yard trimmings instead of sweeping them into the street.
• Direct downspouts and rain gutters away from paved surfaces.
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Motor Oil and Water Don't Mix:
That old saying is especially true when it comes to used motor oil and our local water supplies. It is estimated that American households improperly dump about 193 million gallons of used motor oil every year which could leak into our storm drain system and eventually contaminate our rivers, creeks, and lakes. Recycling used motor oil reduces this pollution threat.
Did you know that the City of San Antonio operates a permanent drop off location for used motor oil?
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
7030 Culebra Road
San Antonio, Tx 78238
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-5pm (except holidays)
Saturday: 8am-12pm (except holidays)
For a list of drop off requirements, please visit sa.gov/swmd.
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Construction Project Updates:
Bulverde Road - Phase I
(Limits: Butterleigh Drive to North of Quiet Meadow)
- The contractor is currently working on completing curbs, sidewalks and driveways, drainage features and asphalt throughout the project.
- Located North of Quiet Meadows Street, Contractor will focus on completing the medians, the remaining traffic signal work and landscape installation.
- The final steps will be installing the last 2” of asphalt for the entire length of the project, striping and clean up. The contractor will be complete by the end of this year.
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From Northside ISD:
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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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City is now accepting applications for REHABARAMA!
The City’s Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is expanding its REHABARAMA program. If selected, participants may receive minor home repairs at no cost.Eligibility restrictions apply.
One goal of REHABARAMA is to preserve aging housing stock for the purpose of allowing residents to age in place & gain generational wealth. “Our older housing stock provides a high proportion of naturally occurring affordable housing that remains largely unsubsidized and unprotected. These existing homes can be at risk of deterioration or demolition due to deferred maintenance, and once they are gone, we lose the affordability,” says Shanon Miller, Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. “Prioritizing repair and maintenance programs for our older housing stock is supported by the City's Strategic Housing Implementation Plan as an environmentally and economically sustainable method of housing preservation.”
Qualified participants are eligible to receive assistance with home repair and maintenance projects focused on arresting deterioration and prolonging the useful life of the home. Typical scopes of work include projects that address one or more of the following:
- Building envelope (siding, soffit, fascia, roof penetrations, skirting)
- Structural systems (foundation, stabilization, reinforcement of structural elements, masonry)
- Non-compliance with property maintenance code issues
- Weatherization & comfort (wood window repair, windows screens, door repair, insulation)
- Longevity (scraping, caulking, painting, flashing, gutter repair)
- Safety (porch repair & decking, accessibility)
To be eligible, the home must be constructed prior to 1960, and the income level for the household must be at 80% of the Area Median Income or below.
To apply, homeowners can visit the REHABARAMA website or call 210-207-3327 to request an application by mail or email.
Beyond preserving aging housing stock, another goal of REHABARAMA is to integrate trades education and learning opportunities into every project. The City is seeking to hire contractors that would be willing to host an apprentice at no cost. Interested contractors can call 210-207-4680 or visit the REHABARAMA website to submit the Contractor Interest Form.
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San Antonio Community Resource Directory:
Do you know where the closest food pantry is or where you can find utility assistance? Do you or a friend need help learning how to make the most of your paycheck? Have you experienced loss and are looking for grief support or mental health resources? The San Antonio Community Resource Directory, SACRD.org, was created to answer these questions and much more.
SACRD.org is a free, comprehensive online platform that offers an array of resources encompassing food, housing, health, legal, aid, education, work, transportation and more. These resources are provided by nonprofit agencies, government programs, congregations, and other compassionate groups located in and around the San Antonio area.
SACRD.org also offers three specialized portals designed to address specific needs more effectively. The Mental Health Portal offers resources customized to users' experiences, spoken language, age, insurance coverage, and other factors influencing their mental well-being. The Housing Finder helps users locate properties in the greater San Antonio area based on income, housing type, and potential rental barriers. The Housing Stability Portal focuses on housing needs beyond finding a place to live, such as home repair, legal assistance, financial assistance, relocation, and homemaking.
With almost 11,000 programs in over 140 categories, you will always find something at SACRD.org.
Start your search today at SACRD.org on your phone or computer. Enter your ZIP Code and find support.
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LEARN ABOUT PROJECT QUEST:
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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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Join Ready To Work!
A higher-paying career is now within your reach. San Antonio’s unprecedented Ready to Work program offers tuition assistance for education and job training.
Career coaches are with you from start to finish to evaluate what you need now to get started, guide you through career planning and get you enrolled to begin your path to securing a quality, higher-paying job.
No other program offers more support to ensure participants reach success. If you are ready for a change, take advantage of this opportunity now.
There are three easy ways to learn more and apply:
1. Online: Visit readytoworksa.com
2. Phone: Call 3-1-1 and ask for Ready to Work
3. In Person: Visit Alamo Colleges District, Project Quest, Restore Education, or Workforce Solutions Alamo.
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Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!
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August 2024 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
Baby Time
Every Tuesday at 1pm – 1:45pm
Enjoy a lap-sit story time especially for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Short stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays are followed by a brief playtime.
Family Story Time
Every Friday at 11am – 11:30am
Join us for a story time with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays! Best for children ages 2-5.
Let’s Create! Arts & Crafts Friday
Every Friday at 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Stay cool and have fun with an easy craft each Friday! This program is for children ages 6-12 but younger children may participate with caregivers’ help.
Let’s Move! Music & Movement
Every Saturday at 10:30am – 11:15am
Join us for a Saturday morning filled with music, songs and rhymes! Best for children under 10.
ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)
Tai Chi Class (for beginners & experts!)
Every Sunday at 10:30am – 11:30am (except Aug. 18)
Every Thursday at 12pm – 1pm (except Aug. 22)
Improve breathing and balance, increase strength, and decrease stress! Comfortable clothing recommended and no equipment required. Classes limited to first 15 attendees to arrive.
Dive Into Computers: Essential Computer Skills for Adults
Every Wednesday at 1pm – 2:30pm
Registration is required at 210.207.9190 or by stopping by at Thousand Oaks Library. Join us for a 6-week series designed to introduce adults to essential computer skills! Held every Wednesday at 1-2:30pm from July 31-Sept 4. All supplies provided; personal laptops and tablets are welcome, if preferred.
Nintendo Switch Free Play (for ages 13+)
Tue, Aug. 6 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Come by for an hour of free play using the Nintendo Switch! Games include Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and Super Mario Maker 2. Remember to bring your own controller!
Fiber Arts Community
Sun, Aug. 11 at 12pm – 1:30pm
Bring your projects and supplies and mingle with other needlecrafters for an afternoon of sewing, knitting, crocheting and more! For beginners and experts. Teens and adults welcome. Not an instructional class.
All Booked Up Book Club
Sun, Aug. 11 at 3pm – 4pm
Copies of “Circe” by Madeline Miller are available at Thousand Oaks Library. E-book and e-audiobook copies are also available through the Libby app with a Library card.
Plant Swap
Sun, Aug. 18 at 11:30am – 1pm
All ages welcome! Trade or give away plants, seeds and gardening supplies. Plants must be healthy. Limit 2 free items per person. We will also have a DIY faux terrarium craft; supplies provided.
Talking Bees Roadshow
Tue, Aug. 20 at 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn all about these fascinating pollinators and how they make honey, learn to identify pollens and nectars in honey by taste, and discover meaningful ways to save the bee. Teens and adults welcome.
Tech Class for Older Adults: Intro to Sleep Technologies
Wed, Aug. 21 at 10am – 11:30am
Receive an overview of apps, devices and technologies to track sleep patterns, monitor sleep disorders and more to help you get a better night’s rest! For adults 50+ years. Adults 18-49 may attend if they are caregivers to older adults. No registration required.
Adult Craft Time
Wed, Aug. 21 at 4pm – 5:30pm
Meet new people, listen to music, and make ‘junk’ journals, personal journals made from recycled materials! Supplies are provided but we encourage you to bring any materials you’d like to fill your journal with.
Nintendo Switch Free Play (for ages 10+)
Tue, Aug. 27 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Come by for an hour of free play using the Nintendo Switch! Games include Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Mario Maker 2. Remember to bring your own controller!
Senior Book Club
Wed, Aug. 28 at 10am – 11am
Copies of “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett are available at Thousand Oaks Library. E-book and e-audiobook copies are also available through the Libby app with a Library card. For adults 60+ years. Held at the NE Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr.
S.N.A.P. - Special Needs Adult Program
Thur, Aug. 29 at 10:15am – 11:15am
Registration is required. This monthly program features a story, craft and snack for adults with special needs. Please call Paula at 210.650.1122 to reserve your craft. Companions are welcome to accompany special needs adults!
Please call the Thousand Oaks Library for details on any of the listed information.
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August 2024 Semmes Branch Library Programming
15060 Judson Rd | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9110
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Every Thursday at 1:00 pm
Adult Table Tennis
Every Thursday at 4:00 pm
Chess Time
Please call the Thousand Oaks Library for details on any of the listed information.
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District 10 Dream Team
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 CouncilDistrict10@sanantonio.gov.
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