Tax changes

• Unpermitted burglar false alarms: $75 to $250
• Raising the fee of EMS transport from $1,000 to $1,500 over two years
• 50-cent increase for medium + large trash carts

Budget focuses

• Cutting $36.6 million from the general fund over the next two years
• Eliminating $2.3 million in development incentives
• Reducing the boarding home + inspection program

What’s next?

• Frost Back to School Ice Cream Social | Friday, Aug. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Frost Bank Medical Center | Free | Get yourself a sweet treat and celebrate the back-to-school season with live music and goodie bags.
• “Guardians of the Galaxy” | Friday, Aug. 16 | 8:30 p.m. | Woodlake Park | Free | Watch as the cosmic band of misfits save the galaxy.

• Make It Count Market | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Burgerteca | Cost of purchase | Break a sweat at a fitness class, shop from local artisans at this market, and listen to live music.
• Storytime Stampede | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10:30-11 a.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | $14 | Learn about the story of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, the groundbreaking Black tap dancer and craft rhythm instruments in celebration of Black History Month.

• Photo Book Meet Up | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 9-11 a.m. | Indy Coffee Club | Free | Meet local photographers, sip some coffee, and browse the photo book garage sale.
• Silent Book Club Meeting | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $3-$22 | Meet new people and catch up on some reading in one of San Antonio’s pristine garden sanctuaries.

• Barry Manilow’s show at the Frost Bank Center has been postponed to Friday, Aug. 30. Those who purchased tickets will be be honored at the re-scheduled date. More details will be provided via email for ticket holders.

• The Silver and Black released their upcoming 2024-2025 schedule. The home opener will be against the Houston Rockets at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Single-game tickets go on sale today, starting at 10 a.m.

• Registration is open for the 39th Annual Zoo Run. Happening on Friday, Sept. 6, 6-9:30 p.m., adult runners can register for a 2.1-mile or 4-mile relay race. The sporting event will take place throughout the zoo and you’ll be zipping past San Antonio’s most exotic residents.

• The Pearl Street Church has vacated its downtown location. The congregation has outgrown the space and have moved to a warehouse at 1102 N. Cherry St. Pearl developers have no plans to purchase the land. (San Antonio Business Journal)

• The Austin Food & Wine Festival is returning to Auditorium Shores from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3. This foodie celebration will feature local chefs like Nicola Blaque of The Jerk Shack + Jason Dady. Get your tickets in advance.

• Meet Nick Wilde — yes, that same character from “Zootopia” — he’s a Carolina Dog mix and is available for adoption at SA Pets Alive! Nick isn’t very cuddly, but absolutely loves when it’s play time. Now through Tuesday, Sept. 10, all adoption fees are waived.

• The Houston Texans’ offense had another dominating day at camp. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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• 40% go every year
• 26% have never been and don’t plan on going
• 22% have never been but would like to
• 11% are not attending this year