Councilwoman Ramos asks for Southside community input

District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos wrote an op-ed in today's Express-News,

"Now as we approach a new bond cycle, I am looking forward to working with the residents of my district in addressing the needs, challenges and possibilities that exist for the Southside.

The 2012 bond is estimated to surpass the previous bond package with a total of $596 million to be used for large-scale, multi-phased projects that would otherwise take decades to fund and construct."

Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Community-input-essential-for-city-s-bond-program-1462770.php#ixzz1S5VuAo5u

Seed Swap on August 9th

Fiesta! Time!

Roosevelt Avenue Renovations

It may not be the most glamorous renovation happening in the neighborhood, but it is profound!  Road workers and engineers are putting their final touches on a year-long project replacing the sewage main beneath Roosevelt Avenue with a big, bright and shiny new pipe!
In this picture, workers are laying a new asphalt surface for the Avenue.
The neighborhood is improving, from the bottom up!

Roadblock to Rejuvination on Roosevelt Avenue

Reporter Peter Holley of the Express-News writes about the motel lawsuit currently affecting three motels on Roosevelt Avenue (further south than our neighborhood) accused of being havens for prostitution and associated crime.  Holley interviews the owner of the Everkleen Motel, and city and law enforcement officials.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Roadblock-to-rejuvenation-1000172.php#page-1

Roosevelt Avenue named after Teddy, not FDR

Though a much-extended Roosevelt Avenue has become an important thoroughfare, it started as a mere “driveway to the fairgrounds,” according to the San Antonio Express, Sept. 14, 1899, referring to the San Antonio International Fair and Exposition. To be planted with two rows of shade trees, the new roadway “(would) be known as Roosevelt Avenue in honor of Col. Roosevelt, whose famous Rough Riders were organized at the fairgrounds.”

Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Roosevelt-Avenue-named-after-Teddy-not-FDR-955594.php#ixzz1BG8wvbB6

HemisFair Park Area Master Plan Public Workshop

  

Join the City of San Antonio as we discuss the future of HemisFair Park, and develop the new master plan.

HemisFair belongs to the entire city and everyone is encouraged to attend.  Please RSVP, as it will help us plan to make this workshop conducive to great discussions.

EVENT DETAILS

Date:                    Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Time:                   Open House 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

                             Workshop 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location:              Sunset Station Depot 1

                               1174 E. Commerce Street

                               San Antonio , Texas 78205

RSVP:                  www.surveymonkey.com/s/hemisfair