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💸 It’s all about the numbers

How to learn about San Antonio’s fiscal year 2025 proposed budget
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Attend one of 11 budget information town halls across San Antonio this month. | Photo by City of San Antonio
It’s that time of year again. The City of San Antonio is working on its next fiscal year’s budget — running each year from October 1 to September 30 — and wants your input.

Come join City Manager Erik Walsh and staff from key city departments for a series of town hall meetings about the Fiscal Year 2025 proposed budget throughout the month.

During each session, budget highlights will be shared and residents will have the opportunity to ask questions. There will be a series of 11 meetings across the city, including a new youth event. The youth event will begin at 10 a.m., but every other town hall will start at 6:30 p.m.

Here’s what we know about the meetings:

Monday, August 19
  • Budget Town Hall - District 2 | Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 200 Noblewood Dr.
  • Budget Town Hall - District 4 | Miller’s Pond Community Center Gym, 6175 Old Pearsall Rd.
Tuesday, August 20
  • Budget Town Hall - District 1 | Central Library, 600 Soledad St.
  • Budget Town Hall - District 9 | Walker Ranch Senior Center, 835 W. Rhapsody Dr.
Monday, August 26
  • Budget Town Hall - District 5 | Normoyle Community Center Gym, 700 Culberson Ave.
  • Budget Town Hall - District 10 | Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr.
Wednesday, August 28
  • Budget Town Hall - District 6 | Cuellar Community Center, 5626 San Fernando St.
  • Budget Town Hall - District 7 | Garza Community Center Gym, 1450 Mira Vista
Thursday, August 29
  • Budget Town Hall - District 3 | Southside Lions Senior Center, 3303 Pecan Valley Dr.
  • Budget Town Hall - District 8 | Phil Hardberger Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy.
Saturday, August 31
  • Budget Town Hall - Youth | Central Library, 600 Soledad St. | 10 a.m.
Interested in attending one of the meetings? Residents must register in advance. City Council will vote on the budget on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Asked

How likely are you to attend one of these proposed budget information sessions?

A. I go every year
B. I’ve never been but would like to go
C. I’ve never been and don’t plan on attending
D. I’ve been before and don’t plan on going again
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Events
Friday, Aug. 2
  • MOTHER | Friday, Aug. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Homesick Clubhouse, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | This group art exhibition curated by Madison Muñoz and Chabriely Rivera Roldan features works by 10 Texas-based artists about mother nature + the human relationship with Earth.
  • Pink Shark: Grand Opening | Friday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7-11:55 p.m. | Pink Shark, 203 N. Presa St., San Antonio | Free | Check out this summer bash featuring live music + DJs, complimentary cocktail samples, charcuterie, and mini sandwiches while supplies last.
  • “Moana” | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8-10:30 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio | Free | Arrive early for family-friendly activities, a hula dance, food trucks, and a showing of this animated motion picture.
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Yoga in the PARKS | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9-9:45 a.m. | Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio | Free | Start off the weekend with a morning stretch with Clear Light Coffee Co.
  • Farmers & Artisans Market | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9 a.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Start your weekend with a morning yoga flow or browse local artisans and fresh produce from a vendor market.
Sunday, Aug. 4
  • Blossoms & Brews: A Tea Party | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 9:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | San Antonio Glasshouse, 3847 Grosenbacher Rd., San Antonio | $45-$60 | Gather your friends for an afternoon brunch, tea time, bloom bar, cotton candy cart, and a goodie bag to commemorate the day.
  • Community Closet Sale | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 12-4 p.m. | Feliz Modern, 110 W. Olmos Dr., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Clean out this small businesses closet by shopping its sale.
  • BIG3 | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 2 p.m. | Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr., San Antonio | $29-$854 | Come watch this basketball league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz that consists of 12 teams featuring hall of famers, icons, and trailblazers.
Monday, Aug. 5
  • First Monday Movie Night Series | Monday, Aug. 5 | 6 p.m. | Roadmap Brewing, 723 N. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Enjoy two feature films “Heavyweights” and “Dodgeball,” bites from Panzones Lonches, and $5 pints of beer.
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News Notes
Development
  • San Antonio’s O.P. Schnabel Park is getting a ~$3 million upgrade. Future park features will include a new loop trail, lighting, a portable toilet enclosure, shade structures, park furniture, and a bike skills area. The project is expected to start in December and be completed by December 2025.
Number
  • 17,353. That’s how many tickets were sold for country music artist Zach Bryan’s performance at the Frost Bank Center on July 31. The concert surpassed the original record of 17,233 tickets set by George Strait at the venue’s inaugural concert 22 years ago on Nov. 2, 2002. (KSAT 12)
Health
  • South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is giving out incentives for blood donations this month. Donate blood at one if its centers and get some Santikos freebies that include bowling + snack discounts, movie tickets, and game cards.
Cause
  • Serenitystar Recover is seeking vehicle donations to help its growing recovery community. These donations will help support individuals who are seeking sober living. Have a car or truck you would like to donate? Contact Blake at (512) 783-3940 with any leads or information.
Today Is
  • International Beer Day. This global celebration of beer is taking place in pubs and breweries all over the world, including San Antonio. It’s a day for beer lovers everywhere to raise a toast to brewers + bartenders — check out four local breweries to support.
Olympics
  • The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France — you can follow along with Team USA as they as they participate in the women’s High Jump qualifier via KENS 5’s coverage.
Furry Friend Friday
  • Meet Potato Chip. This five-year-old dog is looking for her furever home. This stray pup turned inside princess loves snacks, snuggles, and car rides. Potato is searching for someone who is patient and has enough energy to keep up with her, but also someone who takes naps.
Open
  • The True Texas BBQ restaurant is now open at the Lincoln Heights H-E-B (999 E Basse Rd., Ste. 150). The addition of this food concept is part of a $5 million remodel + expansion project for this location. (MySA)
Drink
  • Culinaria is hosting its Rambling Rosé wine event on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Becker Vineyards in Fredericksburg. Choose from one of two sessions where you will sip, taste, and learn about six rosés with a panel of experts. Tickets are $45.
Sports
  • Coach DeMeco Ryans reveals the plan for filling in Autry’s vacancy amid a six-game suspension. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
    Olympics

    🥇 Going for the gold
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    Catch the updates about Team USA at the 2024 Olympics happening in Paris, France. | Photo by Shea Stapley
    Lee Kiefer became the first American fencer to win three Olympic gold medals as the U.S. got its first-ever team fencing gold in women’s foil at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Here’s the story via KENS 5.

    The team of two-time individual gold medalist Kiefer, silver medalist Lauren Scruggs, Jacqueline Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub held on for a 45-39 win over Italy in the final.

    Scruggs faced a late rally from Italy’s Arianna Errigo, who cut an eight-point U.S. lead to three, but the 21-year-old took the next three points to close out the win and celebrated with a shout of delight.

    Weintraub, the U.S. team’s alternate, was substituted into the final and immediately faced Italy’s most experienced fencer, the 2012 gold medalist Errigo. That didn’t faze Weintraub, who went 6-4 against Errigo and 11-5 from her two matchups.
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    I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been glued to my TV this week watching the Paris Olympics. Did you catch gymnasts Simone Biles and Hezly Rivera win gold with Team USA earlier this week? The best part, they both have Texas ties. Check out other Olympic athletes with ties to the Lone Star State.
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