Archive for September, 2009

The next Economic Development Corporation's (EDC) Board of Directors meeting will be held at City Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Their agenda contains the following items. »

The land deal was okayed on Thursday, September 10, 2009, by the San Antonio City Council, which approved the transfer of eight tracts of undeveloped city-owned property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The land had been purchased by the city with Proposition 3 tax revenues to protect water quality in the Edwards... »

Tonight the Mayor limited their discussion of the budget to 5 minutes each. (Last week it was 15 minutes. Is limiting the time the Council members can discuss the budget really a good thing? It does shorten the length of the meeting, but are short meetings really the goal?) »

Nothing stirs visceral reaction in the rank and file like a public call to defend property rights, and elected officials frequently use that emotional button to protect the high rollers. But to paraphrase Pogo, some property rights are more equal than others. »

The Helotes Humane Society is looking for people who have experience in construction to advise them on cement work, pouring slabs, or kennel construction. If you know of anyone who could help them, they would be thrilled to talk to them. »

If you are not in favor of toll roads, now is the time to once again tell the MPO that they should fix our freeways and keep them toll free. We don't want to pay to drive on highways we have already paid for. »

The agenda for the next City Council meeting will include: »

Foresters say the best way to take care of trees during a drought is to water them weekly and use mulch. »

On the first Saturday of each month, the Helotes Humane Society distributes pet food to needy individuals, organizations, and fosters. »

On September 14 and 15, 2009, the Farm and Food Leadership Conference will be held in San Antonio. Plan to attend for an exciting gathering of non-profit leaders, farmers and ranchers, local foods activists, and consumers. This 2-day event will feature speakers on issues critical to both farmers and consumers, including the... »