Archive for November, 2009

Six groups of Northwest Vista College Multimedia Technology students were assigned to create messages about saving the Edwards Aquifer from pollution dangers. Six 1-minute commercials will be presented, and special guest, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Director Annalisa Peace, will speak about GEAA's efforts to preserve the quality of our drinking water in San... »

There was a special City Council meeting held at 4 p.m. at City Hall on Thursday, November 19, 2009. »

A special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. If you are interested in attending, please note the time, as Council meetings are usually held at 7 p.m. »

The EARIP stakeholders met Thursday and took the first of many steps in the process of establishing a plan to protect federally-listed endangered species while balancing the region's need for water. »

He (Whitehead) further stated that there are some Council members who never differ from the Mayor's wishes, and he thinks the citizens of Helotes deserve independent thinkers on Council. »

On November 16, 2009, the City of Grey Forest closed on the land that will be dedicated in memory of Senator Frank L. Madla, Jr. Congratulations to Grey Forest Mayor, Don Darst, and the Grey Forest City Council, and especially to Jen Nottingham, for stepping up and making this dream a reality. »

Thanks to the generosity of Operation Homecooking participants, Air Force basic trainees and technical school students will get the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving Day with caring families in the San Antonio-area. Last year, local residents hosted 4,295 Air Force members or trainees on Thanksgiving Day. »

The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting in November will be on the third Wednesday, November 18, instead of on the fourth Wednesday as it is usually scheduled. »

Former Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson came to Helotes recently at the invitation of the Helotes Historical Society, and everyone was invited to hear what he had to say. He is a noted award winning author, historian, and storyteller. »

Just who is Francis? She's a goof! She loves to cuddle and will gladly crawl into bed with you and roll over for belly rubs. Her second-choice bed is a half-filled laundry basket, but she is kennel trained, too. »