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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.
 

What’s a Climate Ready Plan?

San Antonio to become Climate Ready
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Climate 101 with San Antonio | Graphic by the City of San Antonio
It’s projected (according to Dr. Hatim Sharif from the UTSA College of Engineering) that by 2040 there will be longer triple digit days, less rain, higher energy costs, and increased health risks due to weather in San Antonio. That is not cool.

So what is the city doing about it? Enter the SA Climate Ready Plan that provides tools + resources for residents and businesses as well as targeted goals, and a road map to achieve those goals.

The plan

The plan, adopted on October 17, 2019, is a vision for the city to tackle the changing climate and reduce its effects on the natural environment and green house gas emissions (GHG Emissions), as well as improving the quality of life of San Antonians.

Climate Change Affects

What is the effect of Climate Change on San Antonio?

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Graphic by the City of San Antonio.

According to the city, the top GHG polluters in 2019 were building energy use (44%) and transportation (40%).

The goal

The goal is to reduce GHG emissions from 2016 levels, and reduce total emissions by 41% by 2030, 71% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. Here’s what the city is doing to achieve its climate goal:
  • Investing in renewable energy sources, like wind, solar, and landfill gas
  • Enhancing public transportation (all-electric ARC buses by VIA)
  • The trial run of the cool pavement program

The path

There are plenty of ways each San Antonian can do their part to help the environment such as:
There are also local and federal tax incentives as well as water and energy rebates available for San Antonio residents.
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Events
Thursday, July 27
  • Evenings at Topaz | Thursday, July 27 | 7-11 p.m. | La Cantera Resort & Spa, 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio | $50-$85 | Catch a sunset pool party with a live DJ benefiting the San Antonio Humane Society.
  • Karaoke | Thursday, July 27 | 9:30 p.m. | Retox Bar, 1031 Patricia #105, San Antonio | Free | Bring your singing voice and have a chance to win a $50 bar tab.
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Thursday, July 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Roadmap Brewing Co, 723 N. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Grab your friends for this trivia night with questions ranging from the Billboard Top 100 to television.
Friday, July 28
  • Six Flags: Flavors of the World | Friday, July 28 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio | $40 | Come try foods from around the world and stay for the thrill rides.
  • Historic Plaza Days | Friday, July 28 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Join the Main Plaza Conservancy for delicious food, live music, and cultural exploration.
  • Karlous Miller: At The End Of The Day... | Friday, July 28 | 7 p.m. | Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $39.50-$79.50 | Enjoy a comedy show featuring a star from “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘n Out.”
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News Notes
Civic
  • The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) is asking the public to donate smoke alarms due to increased demand. The alarms must be in new + original packaging, and can be made at all SAFD stations, except Station 23 at the San Antonio International Airport. Learn more about the city’s Fire Safety Plan.
Announced
  • The SA River Foundation has postponed its Cochineala event to Friday, September 15 at Confluence Park due the ongoing heat and power issues. The event is free and open to the public, however, securing a ticket is encouraged but not required.
Edu
  • Back-to-school season is around the corner and the Tower of the Americas is hosting a School Supply Drive on Saturday, August 26 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. benefiting local students in need. Donors are encouraged to bring: backpacks, composition notebooks, binders, No. 2 pencils, and more.
Closing
  • The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum announced its museum + exhibit space is temporarily closed from Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4 for roof repairs. While the museum is closed, you can still access its online archive 24/7.
Biz
  • Local restaurant family, the Barrios’, is going solar with three shaded parking carports across its La Hacienda Los Barrios and Viola’s Ventanas locations. With the carports alone the family is estimated to save over $50,000 in energy costs.
Film
  • The World Heritage Office announced the locations and dates for its 29th Annual SA Film Fest. Locations for the festival include the Tobin Center, Santikos Palladium, and the Radius Center. The fest runs from Tuesday, August 1 through Sunday, August 6. Check out the full schedule and ticket information.
San Antonian
  • The annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best announced its 10 finalists. Please give a round of applause for the San Antonio finalist, Sorrento Ristorante. The restaurant will present its product + story to a panel of judges in hopes of getting on H-E-B shelves and winning $25,000.
Sports
  • The U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) is returning to the Alamo City for the 2025 Pool National Championships. Plan ahead for the Spring Nationals meet from April 24–27 at the Northside ISD Swim Center. The center previously hosted two USMS Spring Nationals over the past eight years.
Community

Say hello to the hydration station

Centro San Antonio to open hydration stations
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Get cooled off at Dewy Skin Studio | Photo by Centro San Antonio
Centro San Antonio is partnering with Dewy Skin Studio to create a hydration station pop-up at 507 E. Houston St. for the public and Centro’s ambassadors. The station is working in tandem with San Antonio’s heat plan that highlights ways to stay cool, the location of cooling centers, how to recognize signs of dehydration, and the importance of seeking shade + drinking water throughout the day.

Here’s what you’ll find at the pop-up:
  • Bottled water
  • Electrolyte supplements
  • Intravenous (IV) hydration treatments
  • Tips + tricks on how to beat the South Texas heat
The Centro Hydration Station will be available to the public starting tomorrow and every Friday through the month of August from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Dewy Skin Studio is also offering a discounted rate on its IV hydration treatments. IV’s are administered by a registered nurse and involves signing a legal waiver.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
Any of our readers play video games? My favorite studio, Insomniac, is coming out with a sequel to its “Spider Man” franchise later this year on PS5. I am definitely pre-ordering but I’m unsure if I should get the one that comes with a statue.

My dad and I used to play “Ratchet and Clank” when I was a kid — to this day he still asks me for help on some levels that he simply cannot beat.
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