A Message From Mayor Chris Riley |
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Dear Leon Valley Citizens and Businesses:
CHANGING GUIDELINES – CHANGING NORMS
Yesterday, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) declared that fully vaccinated individuals (individuals who have received 2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose Johnson & Johnson and waited two weeks following the last dose), can now go without masks or physical distancing both in and out of doors.
It will feel weird not to wear a mask. This change was based on scientific evidence which demonstrated the efficacy of the coronavirus vaccines in protecting from contagious variants. The issue of individuals who have had COVID -19 but have not been vaccinated was not addressed. This is a major change in our way of living for the past 15 months, and is perhaps the beginning of ... read more.
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City Hall has reopened to the general public beginning Monday, March 15th, 2021; normal business hours.
All people entering City Hall will be required to:
- wear a mask,
- have your temperature taken, and
- complete a brief health screening questionnaire.
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Road Closures
May 17, 2021, thru May 28, 2021
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Texas Department of Transportation will perform right lane closures on Bandera Road WB and EB between Echo Hill and Braun Rd. to work on improvement of sidewalk and driveways. Please slow down and use caution when driving in that area. |
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THE EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM |
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. Registration for this program began Wednesday, May 12th. Please click on the purple link above for more information. |
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Splash Into Summer!
Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend!
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Movies in the Park
Friday, May 28th, 2021
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Join us at the Raymond Rimkus Park Grounds, located at 6440 Evers Road for movie nights! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. These events are free and open to the public. All movies will begin at dusk. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. |
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The Leon Valley Pool Advisory Committee still has two member vacancies that need to be filled.
The Leon Valley Police Department Citizen's Police Advisory Committee still needs applicants to represent the following:
- Shadow Mist Subdivision
- Grass Valley Subdivision
- Hodges
- Linkwood
- El Verde
- Leon Valley Apartments
- Monte Robles
- Bandera Pass
- Old Mill
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4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show! |
Help us celebrate Independence Day the Leon Valley way and join us in the 27th Annual 4th of July Parade! Elements include a morning ’5K Pioneer Firecracker Run/Walk’; in the evening the 27th Annual Leon Valley Parade, DJ Stevie Mac's Dance Machine, Food Trucks, and a Fireworks Spectacular...the perfect way to end a celebration! |
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Autism Bumper Stickers
Available at City Hall
and Leon Valley
Police Department
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The Bexar County Sheriff's office launched a safety awareness program in 2019 to assist people with special needs when interacting with law enforcement or emergency responders, as they’re approaching a vehicle or even approaching the front door of a house.
This autism bumper sticker can be placed on your vehicle or residence and we have a limited supply of autism bumper stickers that are free and available for pick up at City Hall and the Police Department.
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Bexar County Plumbing Assistance |
The Bexar County Plumbing Assistance Programs are to help eligible homeowners in unincorporated Bexar County or one of the 26 suburban cities to repair damaged pipes or reimburse for repairs from damages caused by the February freeze. This program is intended to address water supply issues only and will not cover associated water damage to floor coverings, walls, sheet rock, etc.
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IRS - Tax Relief for Texas Severe Winter Storm Victims |
TEXAS — Victims of winter storms that began February 11, 2021 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced that affected taxpayers will receive tax relief.
Individuals and households affected by severe winter storms that reside or have a business in all 254 Texas counties qualify for tax relief.
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On-Line Reservations for City Facility Rentals |
The new facility rental software is called Active Network. Citizens may reserve the park pavilions and tennis courts, the Community and Conference Centers, and purchase memberships to the city pools. If a facility is still closed, the software will not let you make a reservation. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that we achieve and maintain the low virus numbers needed to keep us open again! |
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Medication Disposal System |
The Leon Valley Fire Department is now offering a hassle-free way to dispose of prescription drugs and limit the availability of high-risk prescription medications at home. |
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A simple rule applies - Leave what you can, take what you need.
If you would like to donate or if there are specific items needed please email Maribel Mendoza at m.mendoza@leonvalleytexas.gov or call 210-684-3219.
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Citizen Notification System |
The Public Works Department is excited to announce a new citizen notification system.
We are encouraging everyone with a cell phone to sign up!
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Call 811 Before You Dig!
For additional information, call CPS Energy at (210) 353-2970. You can also make a locate request online at https://www.texas811.org/
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Hotspots Now Available at the Leon Valley Public Library! Call to reserve one. 210-684-0720 |
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Monthly Grocery Distribution
Call 210-201-2873 for more information.
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The Seniors will not hold any activities until further notice.
Seniors events have been cancelled by the Northwest Senior Citizens Board. If you have any questions please contact Shirley Jonas, President of the Northwest Seniors Club at 210-680-6867.
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Thank you for reading this edition of ENews. Please feel free to provide feedback to let us know what you are most interested in reading.
- ENews Team, City of Leon Valley
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City of Leon Valley http://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/
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