Plus, meet San Antonio's new Poet Laureate.
 
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✍️ Updating San Antonio’s constitution
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The San Antonio City Charter is up for review and residents can get involved in the process. | Photo by City of San Antonio
Do you ever wonder how San Antonio is governed? Yes, we have our elected city officials like the City Council, but did you know we have a running city charter that outlines our ordinances and laws — think US Constitution.

In November 2023, mayor Ron Nirenberg reconstituted the Charter Review Commission Committee to come up with a revised charge and schedule that would allow the City Council to create ballot propositions to amend our City Charter during the November 2024 election.

We’re here to explain our city’s governing document, break down the commission, and tips on how to get involved.

📜 So, what’s a charter?

A city charter is a legal document that establishes a municipality such as a city or town — it’s San Antonio’s constitution. The city adopted its current charter in 1951, establishing San Antonio as a Council-Manager form of government. Within the charter, you can find information about our city’s laws including our noise + animal ordinances.

Fun fact: Every two years, the San Antonio City Charter can be amended to add new procedures, protocols, and policies.

👥 Committee breakdown

SATXtoday: Charter Review Commission

See the members of the committee at the public comment sessions.

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This committee consists of San Antonio residents tasked with conducting research and asking for public input to make recommendations to the City Council — who place any Charter amendments on the ballot for local voters. Curious about who’s on the committee? View the full list.

So, what’s the commission working on? Glad you asked. The group is focusing on these topics:
  • Independent ethics officer and review board
  • City Council compensation and term length
  • City Manager tenure and compensation
  • City Council districts and redistricting
  • Language updates to reflect current laws and processes
The committee’s recommendation should be presented to City Council by Friday, June 14.
 
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Thursday, March 21
  • Come and Go Eclipse Program | Thursday, March 21 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale Ct., San Antonio | Free | Snag a free pair of solar eclipse glasses by watching an informational video or reading a handout about how to safely view April’s solar eclipse.
  • Party on the Patio | Thursday, March 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Carriqui, 239 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | Free | Come for the $5 margaritas and stay for live music by the Matthew Ryan Band.
  • Casamigos Tequila Dinner | Thursday, March 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Zocca Cuisine d’Italia, 420 W. Market St., San Antonio | $115 | Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with drinks made with George Clooney’s tequila.
Friday, March 22
  • Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall Hall B, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $10 | Shop limited-edition colors, shapes, and styles by this premium cookware brand.
  • Todos Agua 2024 Water Festival | Friday, March 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | $12.51-$108.55 | Enjoy the opening night of this three-day festival celebrating water through music, poetry, and art.
  • Party at the Park | Friday, March 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Aggie Park, 6205 West Ave., San Antonio | $200+ | Celebrate the start of spring with a cocktail party benefiting the disability organization, CAMP.
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • Eduardo “Eddie” Vega was announced as the city’s new Poet Laureate. Vega will serve as San Antonio’s seventh Poet Laureate to promote literary + poetic arts and literacy in the community. The three-year term will last from Monday, April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027.
Number
  • 500+. That’s how many San Antonio-area students are going to view the solar eclipse at the Frost Plaza inside the Rock at La Cantera on Monday, April 8. This private event will allow students to participate in learning opportunities with UTSA, NASA, Youth Code Jam, and many more.
Drink
  • Cover 3 launched its new happy hour menu. Customers can enjoy deals between $4 and $8 on drinks (beers, cocktails, and wine) and food options including Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders + Shrimp Firecrackers. Enjoy its Social Hour Monday through Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Biz
  • San Antonio and Herospace are partnering to help local small businesses reach more customers online with the Digital Presence Program. To be considered for free digital services, businesses must meet size guidelines and be based in the Alamo City. Do you think you qualify? Take the survey.
Opening
  • Banh Mi 102 is opening on Saturday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. on the city’s northwest side. The Vietnamese sandwich shop is offering its first 25 customers a complimentary banh mi and milk tea combo. All others will receive a 40% discount opening day. Find them at 7531 Bandera Rd., Suite 106. (SA Current)
Sports
  • As spring football quietly starts, two nose tackles have medically retired from the team. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Edu
  • College and career resources, a sense of community, school spirit, and diverse STEM classes. These are a few distinct qualities of Somerset Academy highlighted by senior Destiny Herrera in a recent Q+A. Wondering if the school might be a fit for your child? Take a look.*
Eat
  • Did you know? March is National Nutrition Month. Metro Health is encouraging San Antonians to stay nourished — on any budget — by eating a variety of colorful foods, including their favorite cultural foods. Learn more about how you and your family can “savor your health” from Metro Health this month and beyond.*
Learn
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The ‘Puro’ breakdown
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Fiesta medal attire? So puro. | Photo by @medalsandmargssa
We already know y’all love learning local grammar. But there’s another word we love that we didn’t get to talk about — and it’s puro San Antonio.

Let’s start with the basics: puro is a Spanish word meaning “pure” — literally clean or uncontaminated, as in agua puro. Of course, when you say, “City Editor Adriana’s outfit is so puro,” you’re not saying it’s safe to drink.

Most Spanish adjectives come after the noun. However, some can come before, and they take on a different meaning when they do. In Mexican Spanish (and Latin American Spanish in general), puro can go before the noun to mean “exclusively,” “simply,” or “just.”

OK OK, so we know what puro means — but puro what? That question gets at the heart of what makes this word (and San Antonio) so special.
 
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Can y’all believe Fiesta is right around the corner? It’s my favorite time of the year in San Antonio. I am a huge Fiesta medal collector and Chicken on a Stick connoisseur. Y’all best believe I’ll be partaking in both those activities throughout April.
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