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Ella Austin Community Center
Public Informational Meeting
(RESCHEDULED)
Tuesday, February 27
6:00 PM
Ella Austin Community Center
1023 North Pine St
You're Invited!
The City of San Antonio through Public Works, Human Services & Council District Office 2, would like you to join us in a community meeting to discuss the current plans for the Ella Austin Community Center.
Click Here to view invitation flyer.
If you require Spanish or ASL translation services,
please notify us at 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Last Twosday: Community Block Party
Tuesday, March 26
5:30 PM
4351 Rittiman Rd
Meet Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and our District 2 staff. This March, our event will feature local food trucks, talented art vendors, a bounce house for the kids, a fresh produce market, and an opportunity for tree adoption*.
Most vendors accept cash, credit/debit, and cashapp/venmo
*One tree per household. First come first serve, while supplies last
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Saturday, February 24
Breaking Barriers in Medicine - Artist & Muse Panel
Location: Berta Almaguer Dance Studio & Community Center | 138 S Josephine Tobin Dr
This art show created by the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum will highlight the work done in the medical community by Black medical professionals.
Black History Month Art Market
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Plaza Nacional (La Villita)
Join us to celebrate Black History Month with local black San Antonio artists. Experience live music, children’s activities, art, and delicious food. Learn about African Americans who have left a lasting legacy in San Antonio. It's a free event that you won't want to miss!
Explore African American Music History, Quilt Art, and Movement
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Westfall Library
Learn about the history of African American arts and culture! Participate in a movement activity with dancer Tanesha Payne, watch a short segment from the educational documentary “The Quilt”, and draw your own quilt square with the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio.
In-Conversation Lecture Series: Barbara Felix and her muses
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Berta Almaguer Dance Studio & Community Center | 138 S Josephine Tobin Dr
Join us for a new Conversation Series featuring 3 local artists. Learn about their artwork and inspiration.
Monday, February 26
Michelle Norris: In Conversation with Eric Castillo
Time: 7:00 PM Program | 8:00 PM Book Sales and Signing
Location: Carver Community Cultural Center | 226 N Hackberry St
Thursday, February 29
Black History Month Block Party!
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Movie: 6:45 PM
Location: Dawson Community Center
Enjoy an outdoor movie screening of Disney’s “Soul” at Dawson Park, Fun Activities, Food Trucks & Resource Info!
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Coming Together: Working Beyond the March
Saturday, February 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pittman Sullivan Park | 1101 Iowa St
The City of San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is excited to announce an upcoming special event dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. King through community engagement and empowerment. The community is invited to join the MLK Commission and supporting partners for “City of San Antonio Community Coming Together: Working Beyond the March” at Pittman Sullivan Park on Saturday, February 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration will be a weekend of connection through resources from local businesses and health agencies to learn all about what San Antonio has to offer. It will also include worship with music, youth activities, and food.
The Commission extends its heartfelt gratitude to the community for the successful and inspiring events that took place over this year’s MLK weekend. The City hosts the largest MLK March in the nation, paying homage to Rev. R. A. Callies for his tireless efforts in organizing the beloved community-wide event. While it was disappointing to cancel the traditional MLK March due to dangerous weather conditions, the spirit of unity and remembrance was vibrantly alive in the various gatherings.
Texas 1st Annual Farmer Jubilee & Garden Day
Black Growers Garden Day
Saturday, February 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
1917 N New Braunfels Ave
Get ready for a day of celebrating black & brown growers and their amazing gardens.
Register here
Black Farmer Jubilee Round Table Discussion
Sunday, February 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1917 N New Braunfels Ave
Meet our speakers and join us for a community conversation on: Farming, Heirs Property, Homestead Protection, Advocacy and more!
Register here
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District 2 Councilman Files Council Consideration Request to Address Maintenance of Union Pacific Property in San Antonio
February 19, 2024
District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez has filed a Council Consideration Request (CCR) to formalize a partnership with Union Pacific to address possible maintenance issues related to their properties.
“District 2 contains the highest number of rail miles and intersections with Union Pacific in San Antonio. Based on numerous calls from residents asking for the city to maintain these areas, I found it necessary to call for action to address these overgrown properties on a long-term basis. I look forward to reaching a solution that achieves a level of safety and beautification for all of San Antonio,” said the Councilman.
The CCR was filed on February 16, 2024, with supporting signatures from Councilmembers Teri Castillo (District 5), Melissa Cabello Havrda (District 6), Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7), and Marc White (District 10). The next step in the process is scheduling this on an upcoming Governance Committee meeting agenda.
District 2 Councilman files request for Pet Deposit Assistance Program to increase pet adoptions by renters
February 19, 2024
Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez filed a Council Consideration Request (CCR) to develop an income-based pet deposit assistance program for renters to address stray and roaming animals in San Antonio. This proposed City program would pay, in full or part, pet deposits for those individuals who choose to foster or adopt pets from the City’s Animal Care Services shelter, or partner shelters. In consultation with the San Antonio Apartment Association, this policy proposal seeks to remove barriers to pet fostering and pet adoptions, freeing up much-needed space in the municipal animal shelter.
“The high numbers of stray and roaming pets in San Antonio pose a serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of both residents and animals. I will continue to work with our Animal Care Services department to find innovative ways to address this issue, and am pleased to partner with the San Antonio Apartment Association to find safe, long-term homes for our city’s pets. “ said the Councilman.
“The San Antonio Apartment Association is pleased to work alongside District 2 City Council Representative, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez in his tireless efforts to help make it more accessible to have pets in rental housing,” said Allison Cohen, Government Relations Manager, San Antonio Apartment Association.
The CCR was filed on February 16, 2024, with supporting signatures from Councilmembers Sukh Kaur (District 1), Adriana Rocha-Garcia (District 4), Teri Castillo (District 5), and Melissa Cabello-Havrda (District 6). The next step in the process is scheduling the item on an upcoming Governance Committee agenda.
District 2 Councilman Celebrates the Creation of the Office of Integrated Community Safety
February 21, 2024
Today, as a result of a Council Consideration Request filed by Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and ongoing efforts by the City to facilitate a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety, City Manager Erik Walsh announced the Office of Integrated Community Safety. The District 2 Councilman issued the following statement in celebration of its creation:
“The step of establishing this office signals that the City is committed to enhancing community safety by engaging in it holistically and leading the charge to address social conditions that contribute to crime.
“We know that crime is a symptom of societal ailments such as poverty, limited access to housing, transportation, and economic opportunity, as well as decades of underinvestment in our most vulnerable communities. We anticipate positive results this office will achieve as it works collaboratively alongside our City departments on the Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, the Violent Crime Reduction Plan, the Good Neighbor Program, the Neighborhood Safety Program Assessment, and other Public Safety Data Analysis.
“Since elected in 2021, I have implored the City to engage permanently with criminologists who can provide ongoing feedback and support for the services, programs, and initiatives our residents rely on most. We welcome Maria Vargas and are eager to work with and learn from her.”
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