The Skywalk on the Robert L. B. Tobin Land Bridge at Hardberger Park is officially open!🌳🐾
The Skywalk climbs 18-feet off the ground, making it feel as though you're walking among the treetops. At six-feet wide, the entire length is ADA-accessible.
Make a plan to explore it!
I unequivocally condemn today’s anti-Semitic protest in front of the Alon Market on NW Military HWY.
My San Antonio overwhelming rejects hatred, bigotry, and racism. Protests like these are nothing but sleazy attempts to dehumanize those whom I call my friends my neighbors.
⚡️ ⚡️ SECRET REVEALED: DeLorean Motor Company is making an all-electric return — and they've chosen San Antonio, TX as their global HQ.
FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY NEW JOBS!! What a win for SA!⚡️ ⚡️
Thank you to
@UTSA
for the sneak peak tour of the new Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence!
This world-class facility officially opens next week, at which point I’ll be sharing more pictures from my tour. Stay tuned.
#BirdsUp
#UTSA
As we wrapped up our trade and cultural mission to India, we were invited to visit Askkardam Temple by members of the BAPS, Shri Swaminarayan Sanstha Chapter of San Antonio.
Congratulations to
@UTSAFTBL
’s own
@CoachTraylor
on being named the
@ConferenceUSA
Coach of the Year!
Also, congrats to running back Sincere McCormick for earning conference Offensive Player of the Year.
The ‘Runners will take on San Diego State on 12/21.
#GoRunners
🤙
#BirdsUp
The Islamic Center of San Antonio is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone that can provide information leading authorities to little Lina.
You are asked to call SAPD at (210) 207-7660
49 years of UTSA making a difference in San Antonio, for students and our community! I am looking forward to everything they are set to accomplish in the next 49.
#UTSA
#happybirthday
#sanantonio
(1/2) Today was the official opening of the Whataburger Resource Room! What was formerly the Roadrunner Pantry has now become an incredible partnership between
@UTSA
, the
@safoodbank
, and
@Whataburger
to provide food and supplies to support thousands of UTSA students.
.
@UTSA
students are volunteering this morning to pick up trash along Salado Creek and Phil Hardberger Park in District 8. It's part of UTSA's Day of Service honoring the inauguration of
@PresidentEighmy
.
Thank you to our UTSA volunteers and to President Eighmy!
#BirdsUp
THANK YOU District 8! I am honored to continue serving District 8 for another two years. As we move forward into what will be my last term as your D8 councilman, I'm committed to enhancing the quality of life for all of our neighbors in San Antonio.
#Vote4Manny
Mead Elementary has 35 different countries that are represented at their campus. Today we celebrated diversity and inclusion. Thank you
@NISDMead
for allowing me to be a part of Unity Fest!
@NISD
Thrilled and excited to announce the creation of the Innovation and Technology Committee by
@Ron_Nirenberg
. As chair of this new committee, I will work to maximize our potential as a city where technology fuels opportunity, inclusion, engagement and innovation for all.
Did you have to throw out food because you lost power? You may be covered up to $500 under your homeowners or renters insurance policy.
Be sure to check our policy if you aren't sure about your coverage.
You can always create a makeshift facemask out of an old t-shirt in minutes. Wearing a face mask can help prevent community transmission and here in San Antonio we are requiring wearing them in any circumstances where you can’t maintain social distance.
#StaySafeSA
Wednesday night update. I’ve been delivering firewood for most of the day. I’m going to try to continue doing this over the next two days.
Our office is working to collect some supplies. If you can help, DM me and one of my staff members will be in touch.
Congratulations to
@UTSA
and
@UTSAAthletics
on the grand opening of the Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence (RACE). This world-class facility will further promote the success, health, well-being and performance of
#UTSA
student-athletes!
#BirdsUp
THREAD: As we are all watching the horrible tragic news unfold in
#Uvalde
, many of us are wanting to know how we can help our neighbors in need right now. Please consider donating blood. Your donation can help ensure that there are supplies immediately available.
Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
is always donating blood, but can he donate 4 units at once? I challenge you, Mayor!
Just kidding. No one should donate more than one unit at a time. 😅 Thanks to all our neighbors who donated blood today at our Blood Drive with
@connectforlife
!💪🩸
Tonight I picked up dinner from Sapore’s Pizza for my family and me.
Please solicit your local restaurants at this time! Your patronage makes a difference now more than ever.
#EatLocal
Meet our new D8 team member!
William "Frankie" Trynoski graduated from UTSA in May 2017 with a degree in political science. Frankie will be working alongside District Director Laura Garza in his new role as a council aide. Welcome Frankie!
UPDATE: The Islamic Center of San Antonio is now offering a $75,000 reward to anyone that can provide information leading authorities to Lina Sardar Khil.
You are asked to call SAPD at (210) 207-7660
.
@ERCOT_ISO
is an example of a spectacular failure in leadership. The agency 's CEO and the ERCOT board must resign. People are going to die because of this catastrophic lack of planning.
We want to wish Councilman Pelaez a very happy birthday today! He shares his birthday with his favorite president. Can you name the president?
Please join us in wishing him a happy birthday!
Thank you to
@CamillaR_TV
of
@KABBFOX29
for taking the time to speak to our District 8 Rising Stars Leadership class today.
Camilla shared some great advice and insight with our high school students during a Q and A with our communications director. We appreciate you, Camilla!
Whether it is
@BexarCounty
halting evictions until April 16th or
@cpsenergy
and
@MySAWS
ceasing utility disconnections, it is clear that our community is taking action to protect those who are vulnerable and rising to the occasion for
#COVID19
.
I am thrilled to announce the winner of our District 8 Art Contest, Ilna Colemere!
Ilna is an intuitive abstract artist whose "Yellow Blossoms" art took our breath away. We are excited to showcase this artwork in our D8 Field Office. It's sure to bring some life to our workday!
Thank you to my council colleagues and Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
for approving this critical change to the
@COSAACS
code. Starting immediately, pets will have one more added protection in San Antonio.
A truly historic moment for San Antonio and two remarkable institutions.
@UTSA
and
@UTHealthSA
have united to create a "premier global university," unlocking even greater educational and economic opportunities for our city.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS: With MUCH colder temperatures, please remember to test your smoke alarms. Also, have your heating equipment & chimneys cleaned & inspected.
Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths.
And -- please remember to bring your pets inside.
I love spending part of my weekend at our San Antonio Public Libraries. Thank you to Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
for inviting me and my family to be a part of the “Our Family Reads” book club. This month we are celebrating
#diversity
. Head to your neighborhood library to take part.
Great visit this morning with my friend
@RAConomics
, President and CEO of
@SAHispanicCC
. We discussed property taxes, our relationship with Latin America, and the recruitment of Spanish
#cybersecurity
firms interested in
#SanAntonio
.
I'm looking forward to talking with UTSA
@PresidentEighmy
, San Antonio Economic Development Foundation President & CEO
@JLeighSaucedo
and others as part of
#UIDPVirtual2021
this Friday.
Learn more and register today at:
The City of San Antonio has worked to improve the tools that the public can use to better understand the local spread, recovery, and casualty rates of COVID-19.
For desktop access, click here:
For mobile access, click here:
Look who is also in D.C. this week? My mom, Marta Pelaez, is here representing the nonprofit community and my chief of staff, Pat Wallace, is providing much-needed help and support to our team.
We took a little time today to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms.
#SAtoDC2023
10 trucks, 10 districts, and a season’s helping of hope. That’s what the
#convoyofhope
is all about.
My team had a great time delivering nutritious options to D8 seniors in need!
Thank you to our partners at
@COSAGOV
and
@safoodbank
for coordinating this meaningful program.
Everyone knows
@GinosDeliSA
has even better Philly cheesesteaks than Philadelphia! Personally, I'm a huge fan. Have you tried them?
Show your love for this District 8 small business by dining in or carrying out 7 days a week.
I am proud that Ernst & Young chose to make San Antonio, and specifically District 8, the home of their new Service Delivery Center and Government and Public Sector branch!
Folks, this means more jobs, more student internships and more sustained investment in our community.
Today I joined my partners at the city and county to kickoff the
#digitaldivide
survey!
This will help us assess current levels of internet and device access and digital literacy skills to inform our plan to address the divide.
Take the survey here:
Thankfully, San Antonio knows these bigots are not patriots, and what they are doing is completely unethical and dishonest.
I hope my Jewish friends and neighbors know they are loved and that these protestors are not part of our community, nor are they welcome in San Antonio.
Join
@hsssatx
for the “Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization” exhibition at the John Igo Library this Saturday, April 16!
Learn more about the Hindu culture, traditions, and contributions to society.
My family and I volunteered this morning at the annual
@JimenezDinner
alongside a great group! I am thankful for our community of volunteers who inspire hope in all of us.
#HappyThanksgiving
Have you heard the BIG CAMPAIGN news?
Today,
@TimothyTheHippo
announced his candidacy for President of the United States! I recently had the chance to visit with Timothy at our
@SanAntonioZoo
.
This morning, I had the honor of opening the CSA Alamo Tennis Ball Cricket Field on the Northwest Side.
This project was made possible through teamwork between my office, Councilwoman Ana Sandoval & City Staff, as well as the dedication of San Antonio’s cricket players & fans.
The students and faculty at
@UTHealthSA
lost an incredible leader today. I am deeply saddened by the loss of President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, a visionary leader and a luminary in our community.
I am thrilled to have Priscilla Okolie as today's guest speaker for our summer leadership class. Priscilla is majoring in Public Health at UTSA, while also being the president of the
@UTSA_BSU
and being a true leader in the community. I know our student's can learn from her!
The day I became a dad was the best day of my life. There’s nothing more that I cherish than spending time with my family.
My children inspire me every day to be a better leader. Here’s to all the dads out there! I hope you enjoy this day as much as I do.
#FathersDay2022
(THREAD 1/2) Today was bittersweet for our D8 team as we said "bon voyage and best wishes" to Taylor Puente, our constituent services representative of two years.
In her time serving our neighbors, Taylor has shown remarkable customer service skills and attention to detail.
Here’s a little known fact about me—I love to build birdhouses! It’s a hobby that I have enjoyed for many years now.
This birdhouse is made out of a discarded wine bottle crate.
Do you have any hobbies? Share with me in the comments below!
@NISDClark
High School's girls' basketball team made history this March by winning their first basketball state championship title!
We were thrilled to present them with an official citation at City Council today to commend them on their amazing achievement. (
@HouyRihana
)
My family and I had a great time hanging out with our District 8 neighbors yesterday at Bonnie Conner Park. The Brandeis HS robotics team also showed off one of their competition bots.
@NISD
We had a blast at our second annual Back 2 School Bash this morning at
@mysantikos
Northwest 14. Thank you to
@MySAWS
,
@cpsenergy
,
@PreK4SA
, Alterra Mortgage, and all our sponsors for helping to make the day possible. Also -- great seeing you,
@AlamoCommGroup
!
I’m happy to have been at the right place at the right time to rescue these puppies. Please don’t underestimate the inside temperature of your vehicles as we get into the warmer months here in SanAntonio!
While in DC today I met with the Colombian and Chilean ambassadors to discuss international business and trade between these counties and San Antonio. 🇨🇴 🇨🇱
#SAtoDC2018
The District 8
#Fiesta
medal is here! Get your medal at our Fiesta Medal Petpalooza on March 3 at the Igo Library. This
#lasercat
medal features glow in the dark laser eyes 👀 and it can be yours when you donate $10 to Animal Care Services.
@COSAACS
.
It's official! Inauguration Day 2023 and the beginning of my last term as your Councilman for District 8.
I'm enjoying meeting with our new city council members and look forward to what we can accomplish together over the next two years!
Thank you,
@KENS5
, for covering this important story. After the tragic shooting at a short-term rental in the Woods of Shavano, we gathered with concerned neighbors to answer questions and provide reassurance.
Watch full story:
Since Monday night, I’ve been delivering firewood, bottled water, blankets & food to homebound neighbors.
Thank you to our neighbors who have helped us respond, as well as our first responders & utility workers working round-the-clock. San Antonio — you have big hearts.
Supported one of my favorite local businesses today: Simi’s Indian Cuisine on Fredericksburg Rd. I’ve been enjoying their food for 20 years. Best chicken tikka masala in Texas!
#SmallBusinessSaturday
#SATX
#supportsmallbusiness
Hi neighbors! I'm honored to announce that I have been selected to serve on the National League of Cities' information technology & communications committee...
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(1/5) This morning, I want to highlight and recognize the wonderfully talented Carina Collard who participated in our District 8 Rising Stars Leadership Academy.
PSA 📣: This is my grandmother, Beatriz Prada. She’s my last living grandparent. She recently fell down and broke her hip. As you can imagine, it scared us and we’ve been very worried. After an emergency surgery and tough rehab, she is back on her feet with new pep in her step.
Our first Innovation and Technology Committee meeting is underway. On the agenda: autonomous vehicle technology and the San Antonio Smart City program.
#SmartSA
GOOD NEWS FOR PARENTS! Today I filed a CCR that would require all new builds in San Antonio with public restroom facilities to provide baby changing stations in both men and women's bathrooms. D8's continuously working to improve quality of life and increase equity in your city!
After a 3 year renovation, your San Antonio City Hall has officially reopened. My team and I are already hard at work in our new office.
Here’s a look at the completed project, which has made the building more accessible and efficient, while also respecting its 132-year history.
Congratulations to the
@NISD
Board for receiving the Outstanding School Board award at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards!
Today, we recognized trustees during our City Council meeting for their achievement. Thank you for building a culture of excellence in our community.
I got my first Fiesta Medal from the Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association. It’s beautiful. This community is a collection of 100+ year old houses that are perfect examples of craftsman style design. The neighbors were very kind to invite me to share their neighborhood’s story.
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the MLK March in San Antonio. Let us remember his words: "The time is always right to do what is right."
#MartinLutherKingDay
#SanAntonioMLKMarch
Did you know that shifting just 10% of your daily spending to local-independent businesses can boost our economy?
Small Business Saturday is November 26. This kicks off San Antonio Buy Local Season which extends until December 31!
#BuylocalSA
I want to take a brief moment to wish all our
@NISD
and
@UTSA
students a safe return back to the classroom today.
Here’s to a great and wonderful academic year!
I had the honor today of recognizing the Expresso Yourself club at Rawlinson MS. The program helps give special education students real-world job experience.
@NISDClark
student Bella Mulwani also helped raise money for the group as part of her
#GirlScout
Gold Award. Great job!