Hi neighbors, Happy Friday!

Let's talk business...

As many of you are aware, the City has filed a lawsuit against the State in regard to H.B. 2127. I firmly believe this bill will not hinder our obligation as elected officials to our neighbors. Furthermore, H.B. 2127 will allow Texas businesses to thrive and be a driving force for economic development. During my first two months on Council, I have become concerned about our relationship with other government agencies including neighboring municipalities, the county, and the state. Lawsuits like this one do nothing to help those relationships, regardless of the outcome. It is my hope that moving forward my colleagues and I will have a chance to forge a better relationship with other governmental entities, and that we can stay focused on doing the work our neighbors here in San Antonio sent us to do.

Your safety is our priority

This is your reminder to please be vigilant and check your fire safety equipment regularly. Make sure to call 211 and use option '2' if you would like an inspection. We want to make sure your equipment is up to date so you can remain safe. Click here for more fire safety resources.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We want to take this time to thank all our neighbors for joining us at our Community Meeting on Monday! You all go above and beyond to learn more about our District and all it has to offer. Thank you to our presenters: Meera Nguyen of the San Antonio River Authority, and Brian Ortiz from the YMCA -Thousand Oaks. I also want to give kudos to Derek Tovey of CPS Energy for tabling our meeting. In case you missed it, or want to watch it again, click here to do so! 

We're one week away.....

While everyone is having a wonderful summer, the first day of school is just around the corner! We're hosting our annual Back to School Backpack and Supply Giveaway, on August 5th from 9 am - 12 pm, at the Blessed Angels Community Center (14078 Nacogdoches). We'll be providing free backpacks, supplies, diapers, food, and special surprises throughout the day!

It's that time of year neighbors

Budget Season! As always, District 10 is committed to advocating for more police officers and more infrastructure dollars. We're hosting our official City Budget Town Hall on August 15th, at the Northeast Senior Center (14078 Nacogdoches), at 6:30 pm. Come ready with your questions! 

Heads up!

You're invited to the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting, Monday, August 21th, 2023, at the Tool Yard (10303 Tool Yard) at 7 PM. Make plans to attend.

Stay hydrated neighbors...

As the temperatures rise, we want to make sure you all are staying hydrated, and conserving energy. For more conservation tips, please check out CPS Energy's website. 

Be on the lookout...

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.

Let's get you involved!

Do you have any ideas that you would like to see in your community? If so, please email District10@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

Welcome to the team!

We're so honored to welcome our newest team member and San Antonio treasure, Ernie Zuniga! With over 20 years as a lead anchor on KABB, Ernie is no stranger to the beauty that San Antonio has to offer. We're very excited to have him assist with Media Relations. Check out Ernie's weekly podcast, "Pickup Lines." 

District 10 Calendar!

*District 10 specific 

*SAVE THE DATE: August 5th: District 10 Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway Blessed Angels Community Center 14078 Nacogdoches, San Antonio, Texas 78247, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

*SAVE THE DATE: August 15th: District 10 Budget Town Hall, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78217, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. 

August 21st: City of San Antonio Property Tax Workshop, 2718 Danbury, San Antonio, Texas, 78217. 6:00 PM.

*August 21st: Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.

*September 18th: District 10 Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.

Community Corner: 

San Antonio Fire Station #40

The San Antonio Fire Department are the true heroes in our community. Thank you for putting your lives on the line every day for our safety. My staff and I have a blast visiting Fire Station #40. 

District 10 Community Meeting Recap

SAFD Hosts Heroes Camp

I spent my morning hyping up some of SA's finest! The San Antonio Fire Department's Heroes Camp encourages a career in fire safety with hands-on experience in CPR, rescue and rappelling, agility drills, and arson investigation.

Capital Aggregates visit 

 Capital Aggregates is a company for "dreamers and builders." With only 95 of its kind, this plant is a primary source of infrastructure providing the second most used resource, cement. Thank you for showing us a piece of history right in District 10!

Thank you, Olivia!

CALLING ALL NEIGHBORS!

WE NEED YOU! 

District 10 Boards and Commissions Openings:

1.  Affirmative Action Advisory Committee - Mission: The Affirmative Action Advisory Committee (AAAC) is an advisory board for the City of San Antonio that was established on January 31, 1985. The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations aimed at assisting the City of San Antonio to achieve its affirmative action goals. 

2. City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board - Mission: The City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board (HESAB) serves to help increase college enrollment, retention of college graduates, and advises the Mayor and City Council on policy matters of interest to students who are enrolled in colleges and universities in San Antonio. 

3. Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women - Mission: The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) serves to foster a closer relationship and a fuller exchange of ideas between women of respective Districts and City Councilmembers; to further the equal legal, social, political, economic, and educational opportunity and advancement of all women and men; to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex in all phases of American society; to promote the dissemination of information on employment opportunities for women in the public sectors, and to provide counsel when and if necessary; to encourage women to assume initiative and accept their responsibility in the removal of legal and other barriers to the realization of their basic human rights.

4. Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force - Mission: Comprised of multiple representatives from each Council District, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force (NCETF) meets every quarter with Code Enforcement Supervisors and other City staff to discuss and identify issues that matter the most to the neighborhoods. Working together, solutions and strategies to address those concerns are often identified. Code Enforcement is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the health, safety, and quality of life for all San Antonians. A big part of being successful in this endeavor is the partnerships we forge with our community.

5. San Antonio Youth Commission - Mission: The San Antonio Youth Commission (SAYC) is tasked with advising City Council on matters that directly affect local youth, with the intention of valuing and empowering the City’s youth voice to provide a unique insight into City issues and problems. SAYC provides an outlet to youth to civically engage with the City through advocacy and community service. 

Please send your resume to: district10@sanantonio.gov

Apply online:  https://webapp9.sanantonio.gov/BoardCommApplication/vacancies

Construction updates:

Bulverde Road 2023 Update

Bulverde Road - Phase I

(Limits: Butterleigh Drive to North of Quiet Meadow)

Project Scope: Reconstruct and widen Bulverde Road with curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, traffic signal, and drainage improvements, as appropriate with available funding. This is a continuation of Bexar County's Street and Drainage Improvements Project to realign Jung Road to Quiet Meadow.

PLANNED UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

• The City of San Antonio Public Works Department announced that on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, there's a traffic switch on Bulverde Road. The limits of the traffic switch on Bulverde Road will extend from North of Quiet Meadow. 
•   The traffic switch will occur from: 7:00 AM on Tuesday, June 27th through August 2023 
•   There will be two-way traffic on the West side of the roadway throughout the limits, while construction work takes place on the East side of Bulverde Road. 
•   To facilitate traffic flow, there will be signage to help aid motorists.

**PLEASE NOTE: ALL WORK IS SUBJECT TO FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS**

TXDOT- San Antonio's Active Construction Sites:

NOW OPEN: CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESSES!

Cool off, neighbors...

Spend your Summer with the City of San Antonio!

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!

AUGUST 1-2: JBSA-Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit!

Don't miss the Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit on August 1-2! Taking place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port, the no-cost event will connect military servicemembers with businesses that are hiring for opportunities in industries such as cyber/IT, healthcare and human resources.

The Career Summit will bring employers together with military spouses, military caregivers, transitioning service members and veterans who are ready to work now, as well as those planning for the future. There is no cost to the Summit. 

Register here!

Joint Base San Antonio
Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit
Tues., August 1 - Wed., August 2
VIEW EVENT AGENDA

Boeing Center at Tech Port
3331 General Hudnell Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78226
SEE MAP
 

NOW OPEN: Cool off at one of Parks and Recreation's 23 City Pools!
  

The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department has opened all 23 city pools for summertime! Pool operations are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 7 p.m. and are free to the public. Appropriate swimwear is required. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

LEARN ABOUT PROJECT QUEST:

City’s Head Start Program Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 School Year!

The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Early Head Start and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive social services to eligible children and families, is taking applications for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Head Start mission is preparing children and engaging families for school readiness and lifelong success. Human Services implements a Head Start Program Model – providing direct program services in Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD for 3,020 children ages 3-5 years old. Early Head Start provides center-based services for 216 children at six local non-profit childcare centers and center-based and home visiting services for 128 children at a campus in Edgewood ISD for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

For additional information and to apply today visit SAHeadStart.org/How-to-Apply.

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/

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. ​​​​​​​

Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!

VETERANS CORNER

We are always thankful to all our active and retired service men and women. Please check out these useful veteran resources:

District 10 Veterans Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/D10Veterans

Veterans Healthy Minds Advisory Council: https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com

Sexual Assault First Responders Pocket Guide: https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LE-SA-Protocol-Guide_card.pdf

Sexual Assault First Responders Guide: https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SEXUAL-ASSAULT-FIRST-RESPONSE-GUIDE.pdf

Grasp (Greater Randolph Area Services Program) Financial Assistance Programs:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Grasp-Financial-Asst-Programs.pdf

Family Services Parent - Counseling Military Vet Families Parenting Classes:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parent-Council-Military-Vet-Families.pdf

Onward 2 Opportunity Career Training:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/O2O-Careeer-Trng.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Mother’s Day Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MDO.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Parents  Night Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PNO.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Mother’s Day Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MDO.pdf

Respite Care Develop Childcare Programs (Caring For Children With special Needs):

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Respite-Care-Develop-Childcare-Prgms.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Family Day Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Respite-Care-Fam-Day-Out.pdf

South Texas Veterans Health Care System Geriatrics Extended Care - Caregiver Program:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/STVHCS-Geriatics-Ext-Care-Caregiver-Program.pdf

San Antonio City Public Service Solutions Community Needs Assistance & Billing Programs:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CPS-Solutions-Community-Needs.pdf

South Texas Veterans Health Care System Vocational Rehabilitation Services:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VHA-Vocational-Rehab-Service.pdf

Workforce Solutions Child Care Services - Do I Qualify:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WFS-Child-Care-Services-Do-I-Qualify.pdf

Wounded Warrior Project Talk Helpline:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WWP-Talk.pdf

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOW OPEN: CENTRAL LIBRARY!

The San Antonio Public Library is welcoming all San Antonians back inside Central Library! Learn more here!

August 9th: Vertical Church hosts Back 2 School Giveaway!

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.

For more information contact our office at: district10@sanantonio.gov

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.