City Council District 1

Join us for Yappy Hour at Bar Mon Ami today, Thursday, August 29 from 5-8pm to support Footbridge Foundation! 🐶 Enjoy drinks, make new friends, and help make a difference. 50% of "Bridge the Gap" cocktail proceeds go directly to the rescue and will benefit our adoptable animals, like Velvet!
We hope you join our paw-ty and we can't wait to see you there!

Please see the attached construction notifications for upcoming District 1. The project, originally scheduled for earlier, has been rescheduled to September 3rd - 5th. Location: N Calaveras (from Fredericksburg Rd to W Woodlawn). Work is weather permitting.

'Yellowstone' prequel ‘1923’ issues new casting call for Texans 'Yellowstone’ prequel ‘1923’ is hiring more Austin background actors and dancers for filming in Texas.

The 9th Annual World Heritage Festival will occur from September 4 through September 8. This five-day festival features an exciting schedule of events each day and honors the unique history and culture of San Antonio’s vibrant community. For more info: https://ow.ly/iNj950T98NC

Google Fiber will be relocating fiber in advance of upcoming PWD IMP Streets projects, including street rehabilitation and ADA ramp installations. Please see the attached Relocation Information Form (RIF) for details.

The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for the Municipal Golf Association Board of Directors. Individuals with experience in golf course operations or maintenance, development, long-range planning, budgeting, or community programming are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is September 23.

Words of Wastedom from your friends at San Antonio Solid Waste Management.

We want your input! This week TxDOT will hold the following public meetings:

Aug. 27
Statewide: Public Meeting – Proposed 2023-2025 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Triennial Goal Methodology for Federal Highway Administration Projects - virtual public meeting.

Aug. 29
Corpus Christi: FM 624 (Northwest Boulevard) - virtual public hearing with in-person option.
Lucas: FM 1378 From FM 3286 to West Lucas Road - virtual public hearing with in-person option.
Uhland: SH 21 from SH 80 to SH 130 Schematic/Environmental Study - virtual public meeting with in-person option.

Aug. 30
Statewide: Proposed approval of financial assistance under the FAA Capital Improvement Program - virtual-only public hearing.

Please visit our website: https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html for the full list of meetings and additional details.

On here’s a quick reminder to keep your pets cool and safe. A quick errand can be too long for them. Either bring them along or leave them at home.

Most health insurance plans will cover COVID-19 and flu vaccines at no cost to the individual. Individuals without health insurance or those with plans that do not cover COVID-19 vaccines can get them at no cost at Metro Health clinics or area pharmacies participating in the CDC's Bridge Access Program.

Visit https://ow.ly/tKiL50SQamL to look up sites participating in the Bridge Access Program.

No Appointment Needed!
Dates and times are subject to change – Call 311 for specific clinic information or resources related to COVID-19. To find the nearest Metro Health vaccine pop-up clinic, visit us online at https://ow.ly/l2K750SQamM.
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La mayoría de los planes de seguro médico cubrirán las vacunas contra el COVID-19 y la influenza sin costo para el individuo. Las personas sin seguro médico o aquellas con planes que no cubren las vacunas contra el COVID-19 pueden recibirlas sin costo en las clínicas de Metro Health o en farmacias locales que participan en el Programa “Bridge Access” de los CDC.

Visita https://ow.ly/tKiL50SQamL para encontrar sitios participantes en el Programa “Bridge Access”.

¡No se necesita cita!

Las fechas de las clínicas están sujeto a cambios y las vacunas están disponibles hasta agotar existencias. Para estar actualizado y encontrar la clínica de vacunas más cercana de Metro Health, visítenos en línea: https://ow.ly/l2K750SQamM.

❗Calling all girls in 3rd-5th grade (ages 8-11) and 6th-8th grade (ages 11-14) ❗
Enroll your girls in our Bold Connections program. This is a Social Emotional Learning-Centered program, helping girls handle emotions, make savvy choices, and build positive relationships. ❤🧠

Let's learn and thrive together. Each session will include a special parent segment to sync up with what your Bold girl is learning.
Sign up now!🖊

For more details, get in touch with our Program Manager, Janelle Alvarado, at (210)298-5872 or [email protected]

🚨UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE-Avenue B: Starting tomorrow, 1 block of Avenue B will be closed for sanitary sewer bypass work that is expected to last for 6 weeks. See map for detour route.

📅Closure begins Wednesday, July 17.
📍Avenue B between 6th st. and McCullough Ave.
🚲Bike lanes and pedestrian access will be maintained.🚶🏻‍♀️

🔗For more information and to sign up for project update please visit: https://www.saspeakup.com/LowerBroadway

📅Just a heads-up, D1 Neighbors! Our office will be closed for Labor Day next week. Please note that CPS and SAWS hours are moved to September 9th. We’re also at a new location—call us to RSVP. See you there!

☕✨ Join us for Coffee with Your Councilwoman! Swing by our new community space for a warm cup, light bites, and great conversation with Councilwoman Kaur and the D1 team. It’s the perfect chance to check out the new office and see how we can support you. Don’t miss it!

SAPD will be increasing DWI enforcement this Saturday in effort to lower drunk driving crashes and fatalities during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. 🚔

Think Ahead, Plan a Sober Ride. 🚕

For more about this partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) tap the link here: https://madd.org/law-enforcement/ #:~:text=MADD%20has%20designated%20the%20Saturday,impaired%2C%20you%20will%20get%20caught

On Tuesday, the D1 office and the Community & Engagement team held our Annual Budget Townhall. It was great to see so many familiar and new faces. I also had the privilege of visiting Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, where they’re doing incredible work to create brighter futures for children in crisis. Plus, I got an inside look at the Fire Department Museum tour, thanks to our very own D1 Diamond, Hector Cardenas. Always grateful to connect with our community and learn how we can better support everyone in District 1

🚨Good news!🚨
NUEVA STREET at the South Alamo intersection has reopened to 2-way traffic.

🚧South Alamo continues to be reduced to 1 single southbound lane through the completion of the project.

🔗For more info and to sign up for updates: SASpeakUp.com/SouthAlamo

🚧 Project Update: Delays in District 1

Due to equipment issues, the Mill & Overlay projects have been delayed:

Wickes: S. Alamo to Eagleland (New dates: 8/24/2024 - 9/7/2024, weather permitting)
Camargo: S. Presa to Barrera (New dates: 8/26/2024 - 9/10/2024, weather permitting)
We appreciate your patience and will keep you updated!

🚨 Important Update 🚨 ADA ramps installation on Richwood Dr. (from Tioga Dr. to Pinedale Dr.) begins today! Notices have been provided to adjacent property owners. Work is scheduled from August 22 to September 22, weather permitting. Please check the attached notification for more details.

➡️ TOMORROW, August 21st make plans to stop by the YMCA at TriPoint to tell us what you want to see for Brackenridge Park’s future Nature Playscape. We need your input to create a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive playscape that fosters environmental stewardship and community connection. 💚🍃

📅Wednesday, August 21, 2024
📍D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint
3233 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212
⏰Pick a session time:
* Session 1: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
* Session 2: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

What to Expect:
✅ Engage with Project Staff: Learn about the exciting new nature playscape project.

✅ Share Your Ideas: Provide valuable input on how the nature playscape can best serve children and families.

✅ Family Friendly: Each session will include fun activities for children, making it easy for families to participate together.

Meeting Videos You can watch Development Services board meetings online. You can also view past meeting videos.