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Schedule a meeting with your Councilman
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District 6 City Hall
Phone: (210) 207-7065
P.O. Box 839966
San Antonio, TX 78283
District 6 Field Office
Phone: (210) 207-3749
Address: 8373 Culebra Road, 78251
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Dear Constituents & Friends,
June is rapidly approaching. As we move toward my last days as your City Council Representative, we are working hard to make sure that we have a smooth transition for the next Councilmember. My last day in office will be June 21, 2017.
As you may know, There is a run-off for the District 6 councilmember position. The election date is Saturday, June 10, 2017. Below, you will find information on dates and poling locations for early voting. Please cast your vote to have your voice heard for your community.
Another way to voice your opinion is by filling out the City of San Antonio 2018 Budget Survey. This survey asks residents to detail their City Services priorities, share your ideas about what you would like to see included in the City's Fiscal Year 2018 budget. Please go to
www.saspeakup.com to complete this quick survey. The survey closes on June 6, 2017.
If you would like more information on events in the District and in San Antonio, I encourage you to follow me on
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Ray Lopez
Councilman Ray Lopez
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Ingram Square Shopping Center Fire Update
The San Antonio Fire Department was dispatched at 9:10 p.m. Thursday to the Ingram Square shopping center in the 6700 block of Ingram Road for a structure fire at a strip mall.
Ingram Park Square is a 86,289 square-foot retail building constructed in 1981.
Ladder 35 arrived on the scene, reported heavy smoke coming from the structure and requested a second alarm.
Ladder 35 and Engine 35 entered the structure to attack the fire and perform a primary search for potential victims.
Just after reporting heavy smoke and high heat conditions, the Battalion Chief in command ordered all fire personnel out of the structure. An emergency evacuation tone was sounded.
Approximately 20 minutes into the incident, one of the firefighters from Ladder 35 sounded a Mayday call. Immediately, a third alarm, per the SAFD "Mayday" policy was dispatched. It was determined shortly that two of the firefighters from Ladder 35 were unaccounted for. The Special Operations Battalion Chief was assigned to Rapid Intervention Team group to focus on the search and rescue of the two missing firefighters.
Approximately 26 minutes into the incident, one of the missing firefighters (Brad Phipps) was located and brought outside the structure by the Rapid Intervention Team and was immediately transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center.
Fire crews continued to search the structure to find the second missing firefighter as smoke and heat conditions worsened by the minute.
Approximately 39 minutes into the fire, the missing firefighter's emergency signal was activated. It was identified as Ladder 35, Firefighter 2.
Approximately 48 min into the incident, a downed firefighter, (Robert Vasquez), was brought out of the structure. It was determined Vasquez was one of the rescuers attempting to locate the missing firefighter. He was transported to University Hospital.
After multiple attempts by the Rapid Intervention Team to locate the missing firefighter, it was decided that the fire conditions within the structure were too dangerous to continue search operations. All rescue operations ceased. Firefighting operations focused on efforts to prevent the spread of fire to adjoining structures.
At 11:34 p.m., Command was informed that the missing firefighter, (Scott Deem), could be seen from outside the structure.
Deem was removed from the structure surrounded by his fellow firefighters. He was transferred to an awaiting Medic unit and was escorted by the San Antonio Police Department to the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office.
The investigation is ongoing and being led by the SAFD Arson Division with assistance from the ATF and continue at the scene.
About the firefighters:
Firefighter Robert Vasquez entered SAFD on Dec. 23, 2006. He is assigned to AP11 "A" Shift on the Technical Rescue Team. Robert suffered non-life threatening injuries and has been discharged and is at home and recovering.
Firefighter Brad Phipps entered SAFD on April 18, 2006. He is assigned to Engine 35 "C" Shift. Brad sustained serious burn injuries and is in critical but stable condition.
Firefighter Scott Deem entered SAFD on Jan. 3, 2011, and was assigned to Ladder 35 "A" Shift.
He was 31 years old. Deem had been with SAFD for six years.
He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, a 7-year-old son, Tyler, a 13-year-old daughter, Dakota. Deem and his wife were expecting a baby. He graduated from Southwest High School in 2004. Deem entered the SAFD Academy in 2011.
Funeral Service for Scott Deem will be on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1pm at the Community Bible Church (2477 N Loop 1604 E).
Dozens March Through Downtown to Remember FF Scott Deem
On Monday night, friends and family of Fallen Firefighter Scott Deem marched through downtown.
Dozens of community members gathered in prayer and walked from The Alamo to Public Safety Headquarters.
Candles, banners, and flags were displayed all to remember the fallen hero.
Community members said it was a night full of love, friendship, and unity.
Some of Deem's friends shared with Fox San Antonio how humble of a man he was.
"He would give you the shirt off his back to strangers. He was that guy people are going to miss," says Steven Tejeda, with the San Antonio Fire Department.
Along with Deem's co-workers and family, members of the War Affected Minds group were also in attendance. The group helped organize the march and vigil.
"It's bringing the community out showing that we all care that's what makes it a big deal," adds Chris Martinez, with War Affected Minds.
Service details for Deem are still pending. A rosary is being scheduled for Thursday, May 25th. The church service and interment will be on Friday, May 26th.
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Seniors in the Park 2017
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Congratulations to Margaret Lindsey, District 6 Volunteer Award Winner
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As part of the national Older Americans Month observance - "Age Out Loud" - the City of San Antonio, Department of Human Services, celebrated Seniors' Day in the Park with citizens 60 and older who are registered in, and active members, of the City's nutrition program.
Over 1,600 Seniors engaged in activities including Zumba, line dancing, Tai Chi, chair volleyball, hand drumming, bean bag toss, and piñatas. The event is a field day and resource fair featuring activities to promote healthy and active lifestyles. The City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs presented 16 Senior Community Service Awards to citizens for their significant contributions to improving the lives and welfare of the senior community.
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City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation. Other City services will operate as follows:
Open
·Recycling, organics recycling and garbage will be collected
·Police will be on duty
·Fire and EMS personnel will be on duty
·3-1-1 Call Center will operate on holiday hours from 8am-5pm
·Downtown visitors will enjoy a parking meter holiday
·Dead animal collection crews will be on duty
·Animal care officers will be on duty
·San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place
·Bitters Brush Recycling Center, 1800 Wurzbach Parkway, and Nelson Gardens Brush Recycling Center, 8963 Nelson
·La Villita and Market Square shops
·The Parks and Recreation Department's four regional pools will be open from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29: Heritage, 1423 Ellison Dr.; Lady Bird Johnson, 10700 Nacogdoches; Lincoln Pool, 2803 E. Commerce; and Woodlawn, 221 Alexander Ave.
·Magistrate Court and Detention Center
·Fitness in the Park will offer limited classes, visit SAParksandRec.com to view the schedule of classes
Closed
·All library locations
·All Metro Health locations and clinics
·Animal Care Services Lobby and Adoption Center
·Bulky waste collection centers and household hazardous waste sites
·Municipal Court, 401 S. Frio
·Pre-K 4 SA offices and its centers
·Senior Multi-Service Centers
·Senior Nutrition Sites (seniors or the general public may contact individual nutrition sites for holiday schedule information)
·City of San Antonio Community Service Centers
·Head Start administrative offices and school district sites
·Child Care Services administrative offices
·Office of the City Clerk, Passports, Vital Records and Municipal Archives and Records
·Parks & Recreation Community Centers
·Parks & Recreation Adult and Senior Centers
·Ron Darner Parks and Recreation Headquarters, 5800 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway
·Enrique Barrera Community Fitness Center, 5800 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway
·McFarlin Tennis Center, 1503 San Pedro
·San Antonio Natatorium, 1430 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
·Spanish Governor's Palace (regularly closed on Mondays)
·La Villita Administrative Offices
·Market Square Administrative Offices
·Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry
·SAPD Administration and Records Section
·Alamodome Administrative Offices and Box Office
·Centro de Artes Gallery at Market Square (regularly closed on Mondays)
·Culture Commons Gallery at Plaza de Armas
·Office of EastPoint
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Alamo Colleges District - Northwest Vista College Awards First Honorary Degree To Councilman
Ray Lopez
Northwest Vista College (NVC) conferred its first ever Honorary Degree to Councilman Ray Lopez (District 6) at the College's 20th Commencement Ceremony which was held on Monday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Freeman Coliseum.
This Honorary Associate in Arts Degree recognizes extraordinary achievements in the fields of the humanities, education and social services, which exemplify the mission and vision of the Alamo Colleges District - Northwest Vista College.
"Ray Lopez embodies Northwest Vista College values for his outstanding public service to the community, as well as significant contributions to society at large," said NVC President Ric Baser, Ed.D. "Ray Lopez has served in the business, education and public sector and promotes strong civic commitment. He is a great role model to our students and our community," said Dr. Baser.
Raynaldo T. (Ray) Lopez has over 34 years' experience in the information and telecommunications industry. His service also includes civic and leadership appointments throughout San Antonio. He was elected to several high profile governance positions and in May of 2009, he was elected to the City Council of the City of San Antonio, District 6. In 1990, Ray Lopez was elected to serve as a Northside Independent School District Board of Trustee and served three terms, including Board President. He was also elected to the Board for the Education Service Center, Region 20, where he served until he ran for his current City Council seat.
NVC is celebrating 22 years of creating opportunities for success. NVC opened in 1995 with 12 students in the Westover Hills area of San Antonio. Current enrollment exceeds 17,000 students pursuing associate degrees, certificates and marketable skills achievement awards.
The mission of Northwest Vista is to create opportunities for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment. To learn more, visit
NVC
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Firstmark Credit Union announced its 2017 Educator Grant Award recipients. This year the credit union awarded $5,000 in grants to ten (10) educators across San Antonio. For the past eight years, Firstmark has awarded nearly $50,000 to educators who inspire student learning through creative and innovative programs.
The 2017 Firstmark Credit Union Educator Award winners are:
- Amanda Carmelia - Jefferson High School (SAISD)
- Anna Cutter - Rodriguez Elementary (SAISD)
- Felicia Ruiz - Mission Acadmey (SAISD)
- Susanna Hernandez - Carlos Coon Elementary (NISD)
- Brenda Carrillo - Westwood Terrace Elementary (NISD)
- Claire McCoy - E.M. Pease Middle School (NISD)
- Bonnie Garza - Big Country Elementary (SWISD)
- Barbara Leas - Las Lomas Elementary (NEISD)
- Paul Thompson - Madison High School (NEISD)
- Steven Davidson - MacArthur High School (NEISD)
The Educator Award program was designed with full-time, K-12 grade teachers in mind. It is intended to support educators who have innovative ideas for their classroom, but who need assistance with obtaining the necessary funds to implement them. During the application process, educators are asked to outline their project, and explain how it would benefit their students and be supported by the school principal.
This year, project ideas include the purchase of multi-lingual text books, a variety of math manipulatives, a Smart Board, a trip to Sea World for special needs students, the building of solar ovens, and a robotics construction kit.
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 Mayor Ivy R. Taylor and City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a Sister City Agreement with Darmstadt, Germany, finalizing the process of San Antonio's official relationship building in Germany which has been years in the making. The signing of the Sister City Agreement will officially take place on October 27, 2017 in Darmstadt.
The Sister City relationship with Darmstadt will promote educational exchanges from the high school to university level and expand research and learning opportunities through a UTSA partnership; connect us with companies and research in our targeted areas, such as cybersecurity; and promote San Antonio as a business destination. There will be cultural engagements in collaboration with a number of San Antonio organizations. Next week, the San Antonio Library Foundation inaugurates an exhibition of WWI posters in Darmstadt, and later in June, San Antonio will participate in the Annual Festival of Darmstadt known as the Heinerfest where well-known San Antonio chefs, Johnny Hernandez and Steven McHugh, will participate in a culinary exchange. Alamo Beer and a local Darmstadt Brewery will also collaborate on an "Alamo-Darmstadt brew" celebrating this new relationship.
City Council approved the Sister City agreement with Darmstadt today which expands on other recent international successes, including San Antonio's new relationship with the African City of Windhoek, Namibia.
San Antonio now has 11 Sister Cities:
- Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico (Established 1953, first Mexican city to have a U.S. Sister City)
- Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Established 1974)
- Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (Established 1975)
- Gwangju, South Korea (Established 1981)
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC (Established 1982)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain (Established 1983)
- Kumamoto, Japan (Established 1987)
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Established 2008)
- Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China (Established 2012)
- Windhoek, Namibia (Established 2016)
- Darmstadt, Germany (Established 2017)
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The San Antonio Food Bank and Partnership for A Healthier America (PHA) a  nnounced May 11, 2017 at PHA's Building a Healthier Future Summit in Washington, D.C., a three-year commitment focused on efforts to curb childhood obesity. The San Antonio Food Bank will continue to expand its efforts by 15 percent in three strategic areas relate to childhood obesity over the next three years: increasing distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to food insecure households, increasing meals served to children who struggle with hunger while they are out of school, and expanding nutrition and gardening education.
 About 1 out of every 2 deaths from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. is linked to a poor diet. And in households at the lowest levels of income, the connection between the waistline and the poverty line has become increasingly evident: Food insecure individuals are buying cheap foods that give a false sense of being full but paradoxically make them more susceptible to obesity than individuals at higher levels of income.
About Partnership for a Healthier America
The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is devoted to working with the private sector to ensure the health of our nation's youth by solving the childhood obesity crisis. In 2010, PHA was created in conjunction with-but independent from-First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! effort. PHA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that is led by some of the nation's most respected health and childhood obesity experts. PHA brings together public, private and nonprofit leaders to broker meaningful commitments and develop strategies to end childhood obesity. Most important, PHA ensures that commitments made are commitments kept by working with unbiased third parties to monitor and publicly report on the progress our partners are making.
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