San Antonians voted to approve all six charter amendments. Here’s what that means:
Proposition A — Ethics Review Board
This item makes minor changes to the way the city’s 11-member Ethics Review Board functions, including adding a definition of “conflicts of interest,” which wasn’t currently defined.
Proposition B — Language modernization
In this amendment, 95 provisions have been identified in the charter and have been approved to be updated or removed due to outdated language.
Proposition C — City Manager tenure + compensation
This proposition removes the currently salary cap (currently ~$370,000) and tenure limit (currently eight years) for this city position that was placed by Alamo City voters in 2018.
Storytime in the Garden | 10-10:30 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $0+ | Author Susan Stockdale is in the garden with a special reading for kids five and under. Glowga on the Plaza | 7:30-9 p.m. | Main Plaza | Free | Bring your own mat and come dressed in neon for a flow session followed by local cocktail + mocktail vendors, as well as a showing of “San Antonio: The SAGA” light show.
Friday, Nov. 8
Studio Ghibli Movie Nights | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Shotgun House Coffee Roasters | Cost of purchase | Stay for themed drinks + snacks and a showing of “Ponyo.” Razzmatazz & All That Jazz | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Gemini Ink | $175 | Celebrate the achievements of Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson — the 2024 Recipient of The Award for Literary Excellence.
Saturday, Nov. 9
2024 San Antonio Heart & Stroke Walk | 8-11 a.m. | Northeast Lakeview College, Universal City | Donation | Join an estimated 5,000 San Antonians as you participate in a march for health. USMVPA Veterans Day Parade | 12 p.m. | Along East Houston Street | Free | Make a tip downtown to see this parade honoring Military City, USA and its veterans.
H-E-B is hosting its Red Bag Sweepstakes. 1,000 Texans have a chance of getting items from the bag containing over $60,000 worth of merch. You’re allowed one entry per week through Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Plan Ahead
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy is hosting a concert with Christopher Cross and the San Antonio Philharmonic set to perform. Conducted by Maestro Peter Bay, the concert is taking place at the Sunken Garden Theater on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25.
Announced
K-Pop group NCT 127 is bringing their “NEO CITY - THE MOMENTUM” tour to the Alamo City on March 9. This marks the only stop in the Lone Star State. A ticket sale announcement has yet to be released.
Tech
Southwest Research Institute has received a $23 million contract and will work with the US Air Force to restore decades-old aircraft. The research will be used to identify when, where, and how often to inspect aircraft for repairs. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Closed
Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, the Semmes Branch Library will be temporarily closed for renovations. Curbside service will still be available for book holds and the improvements are slated to be done in January.
Sports
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Shop
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Wellness
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Is it too early to put out the holiday decor? The tree and stockings are up, kitchen towel is hanging, and even the blankets are washed + folded in my home. I’m always looking to add more cheer to my collection, so if you have a favorite local store to purchase holiday decor at, please let me know.
