🌱 Changing Station For Disabled Persons + Concerns About Stray Dogs

Good morning, San Antonio neighbors! Elaine Thompson here, to get you caught up on all of the community's news! Today's newsletter includes:

• Mobile changing station for disabled individuals debuted at the Rodeo.
• Share your concerns about aggressive and/or stray dogs.
• H-E-B awards program surprised the best San Antonio teachers with gifts!

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. ChangingSA made its debut at the San Antonio Rodeo on Feb. 20. It's a mobile changing unit for disabled persons, with these helpful features: accessible toilet, adjustable height changing table, sink and a lift to move people from their wheelchairs to the table. This unit will be used for various outdoor events, festivals and other community activities. "According to a news release, ChangingSA was developed thanks in part to a $100,000 grant that the organization Impact San Antonio awarded to nonprofit DisabilitySA." (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. After the death of an 81-year-old man following a brutal dog attack, KSAT wants to share citizen concerns with Animal Control Services, about "experiences with aggressive and/or stray dogs in San Antonio." The city is notorious for its stray dog problems and the COVID-19 pandemic made that issue worse. "Earlier this month, Animal Care Services said within the first six weeks of this year, they encountered more than 600 loose dogs — 80% of which have homes." KSAT San Antonio has the full story.
3. 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards named eight teachers some of the best educators in Texas. Teachers were surprised with $1,000 checks for themselves and $1,000 for their classrooms, as well as cookies and flowers. "All finalists are invited to San Antonio on April 28, 2023, to compete on a statewide level for larger cashprizes totaling $430,000." H-E-B works with Texas Association of School Administrators on this award program to support education in the state. Stop by 550 KTSA for the full scoop!
4. Backyard chickens are a popular trend with San Antonians, and an expert with Animal Care Services shares tips and rules for keeping chickens: Coops must be at least 50 ft. away from neighbors' homes and eight hens and one rooster are allowed per home. Being considerate of noise levels, keeping chickens in your own yard, and caring for the waste of hens so that it doesn't cause contamination issues with neighbors are a few other tips to consider before getting chicks. Check out the video on KENS5 for more information.

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Today in San Antonio:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (8:30 AM)
• “Child Sexual Abuse: Victims & Offenders” at Alamo Children's Advocacy (10 AM)
• Sensory-Friendly | Hero Twins: Blood Race at The Magik Theatre (10:30 AM)
• Tech Tuesday at Las Palmas Library (Noon)
• "Yoga Exploration with Maggie G" at Yoga and Energy Healing with Aroma (Noon)
• Library Quilt Bee at Schertz Public Library - Adults (Noon)
• Loteria Nights on the Bar Rojo Patio (6 PM)
• Industry Night at Sanchos Cantina Y Mas (10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Southern Home Cooking at Restaurant Claudine: "Houston Carpenter tastefully honors his grandmother's recipes at this Grayson Street eatery" (San Antonio Magazine)
• Owner of San Antonio bar Moses Rose's launches GoFundMe: "This fundraiser is one way to join me in my mission to force them to pay me fairly for walking away from this valuable, generational property," Cantu wrote. "Any donation will allow me to continue to fight big government on the same battlefield Texas fought for freedom 200 years ago."(San Antonio Current)
• Municipal Court launching campaign to help resolve open citations: "Starting Monday, the San Antonio Municipal Court wants to help you take care of your warrants without getting arrested. Through March 30, you can visit the court from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to discuss resolution options on your traffic citations." (FOX 29)
• Attention subcontractors: "Join us for a presentation from our Business Diversity Program and our awarded Bond 2020 Primes about upcoming Bond 2020 opportunities for subcontractors March 2 at 9 a.m. at Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Dr." (San Antonio ISD Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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