06.08.2023

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🏆 Perfect score

San Antonio maintains perfect Municipal Equality Index score for 3 years

A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.

Take a moment to reflect on our city’s HRC score. | Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels

Every year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a Municipal Equality Index which dives into municipal laws, policies, and services to score the city’s inclusivity of LGBTQ+ people. Here’s how we did over the last three years:

In 2020, we scored 100 out of 100
In 2021, we scored 100 out of 100
In 2022, we scored 100 out of 100

Let’s break down how we got here… and how that score may change.

Non-discrimination laws

This category awards up to 30 points based on whether LGBTQ+ discrimination is prohibited by law in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation.

2020 score: 20
2021 score: 30
2022 score: 30

Municipality as employer

Cities as employers can achieve up to 28 points by meeting certain guidelines for ensuring an inclusive workplace and benefits. We’ve kept a perfect score from 2020 to 2023.

Services and programs

This section has 12 available points for the city’s efforts to include LGBTQ+ communities in services and programs.

And we’ve scored five out of 12 for the past three years.

Law enforcement

This section has 22 available points and looks at the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. We’ve kept 22 out of 22 points from 2020 to 2023.

Leadership on LGBTQ+ equality

This section has eight available points and looks at city leadership’s commitment to advocacy and inclusion. We’ve kept all eight for the last three years.

Looking ahead

The past three years suggest that our city’s equality score is trending upwards, and could go higher as our current score relies on flex points.

More on the score

Events

Thursday, June 8

Coffee & Connections Event | Thursday, Jun. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Eggspectation, 402 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio | $20 | Register to network with the Women’s Council of Entrepreneurs and other women in the community.
Summer Night City Series | Thursday, Jun. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Join Texas Public Radio downtown for free live music performances featuring Mary Maria and Roshii.

Friday, June 9

Comedy Magician – Matt Marcy | Friday, Jun. 9-Sunday, Jun. 11 | Times vary | The Magicians Agency Theatre, 217 Alamo Plaza Ste. 400 , San Antonio | $36.99-$52.99 | Comedy meets magic at this event with free popcorn and a new scavenger hunt: Crack the Code Challenge.
Fiesta Noche del Rio (66th Season) | Friday, June 9 | 8:30-10:15 p.m. | Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., San Antonio | $8-$20 | Join the Alamo Kiwanis Club for a night of live music, dancing, colorful costumes, drinks, and snacks in support of children’s charities.

Saturday, June 10

Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration | Saturday, Jun. 10 | 12-8 p.m. | San Antonio River Walk, 849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Pride at this free event featuring colorful floats, vendors, and live entertainment.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

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News Notes

Environment

This lavender haze is not Taylor Swift approved. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reports low air quality through the weekend, with San Antonio in moderate + unhealthy categories. The mixture of high humidity and smoke from the US borders, are contributing. Stay safe with these tips. (TPR)

Ranked

The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) was ranked second by Bounce for having the short security wait time in the United States. According to the report, the average security wait is 6 minutes, 6 seconds. SAT is the only Texas airport mentioned in the report.

Number

10,689. That’s how many voters turned out during the early voting period for the City Council runoff elections. Missed your chance to cast your ballot? No worries, Election Day for the District 1 and 7 runoff races is this Saturday, June 9. See where you can cast your vote. (SA Report)

Pets

Looking for a pet to add to your family? Rescue pup Walter needs a new home. The San Antonio Humane Society describes him as laid-back older dog who loves to cuddle and is great with kids. Meet Walter today.

Family

Immersive Disney Animation announced three sensory-friendly viewings for viewers with special needs. Visitors will experience reduced sound volume + capacity, comfortable gallery lighting with no blackouts, sensitivity warnings, and quiet areas outside the gallery. Grab tickets for the sensory-friendly show.

Real Estate

Ryman Hospitality Properties will purchase the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. The 640-acre resort near the Hidden Oak Estates neighborhood is set to be acquired for $800 million. The deal will close during the second or third quarter of 2023.

Plan Ahead

Join the Down Market for its third Creative Futures Brunch at Geekdom on Wednesday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will include free access to co-working space, a live podcast, coffee + brunch, and more. RSVP for the free event.

Drink

Struggle to drink enough water? (Same.) Hint fruit-infused water can change that — and new customers save 45%.*

Travel

Real flight deals Going members scored last month: A flight from Phoenix to Tokyo for $630 and a flight from NYC to Buenos Aires for $632. Sign up for free and see what crazy deals are offered on flights from your airport.*

Eat

🍽️ New Hemisfair restaurant

Port Royal coming to Hemisfair

James Beard Award nominee, Nicola Blaque’s newest concept Port Royal is slated to open summer 2024 | Photo by Hemisfair

Calling all Jerk Shack and Mi Roti fans. James Beard Award nominee, Nicola Blaque — who is also the owner and chef of those Caribbean restaurants — is working on a new concept at Hemisfair, in the historic Schultze House.

The City of San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) approved the design for her new venture, Port Royal, yesterday. The Schultze House is a 1,750-sqft home in the middle of Yanaguana Garden, the Peggy Mays Garden, and Civic Park.

Here’s what we know:

The menu will feature flavors of the original Jerk Shack along with new elevated dishes
Full bar and cocktail program on the first floor
Two floors of dining with balcony seating and an adjacent patio in a garden
Construction is slated for this fall and the projected opening is set for the summer of 2024

More about Port Royal

Answered

What is your favorite kind of donut?

SATXtoday: the art of donut — Grab a dozen of their seasonal flavors.
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Photo by The Art of Donut

Last we we asked you this question, and y’all donut mess around when it comes to these treats. 35% prefer glazed donuts, while 27% voted for cake donuts, and 19% for jelly filled. However, 67% of you only buy donuts once a month (and we were shocked that 22% never buy donuts at all).

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

Last night, my family and I went to Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery for dinner. My aunt and uncle (my mom’s little brother) are in town on business and we were able to spend some time together at the Historic Pearl. My mom and her brother grew up in San Antonio in the 70s and they talked about what the Pearl used to look like back in the day.

I suggested we go to Southerleigh because they updated their menu late last year and I have yet to try it. I highly recommend trying out the Southerleigh famous fried chicken, steak frites, or the scallops + ham risotto.

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