Friday | July 23, 2021
Upcoming Meetings
  • Coffee with the Mayor and City Council | 07/24/2021


  • Capital Facilities Oversight Committee Meeting | 07/27/2021

  • Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting | 07/27/2021



A Message From Mayor Chris Riley 07/23/2021
News and Announcements
Upcoming Lane Closure
July 18th thru July 30th
On SH 16 (Bandera Road) between Seneca and Grass Hill; this will be a right lane closure for approximately two weeks weather permitting or until work is completed. All driveways will be accessible for businesses in the affected areas. The lane closure is for sidewalk and drainage improvements.
😔🎬Movies in the Park have been cancelled due to the muddy conditions of the park because of the recent rain. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.
As students prepare to get back into the classroom and parents get back to in-person work, Walmart is helping everyone get back on track with the return of Walmart Wellness Day this Saturday, July 24.
 
More than 4,700 Walmart pharmacies nationwide will host Walmart Wellness Day events from 10 AM – 2 PM local time on July 24. Walmart Wellness Day events will feature the following health resources administered by our qualified pharmacy team:
 
  • Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, and vision screenings (select locations) 
  • Educational health resources and consultations with our trusted pharmacy team 
  • Affordable immunizations, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), HPV, tetanus, whooping cough (TDAP), and more 
  • No-cost COVID-19 vaccines

Walmart pharmacies have been hosting Walmart Wellness Days since 2014 and have administered more than 4.75 million free health screenings for customers during that time. To find a free event in your neighborhood, visit Walmart.com/wellnesshub.
 
To learn more about Walmart Wellness Day, check out the press release here.
Vehicle Impound Auction 
The Leon Valley Police Department vehicle impound online auction is scheduled for Monday, August 9, 2021, through August 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
This auction will be held online (click here) and will be conducted by Ward Auction. Terms and Conditions are posted on the website linked above. 
A Message from Business Relations Director, William Cox:
Leon Valley Businesses: We are collecting comments from Leon Valley business owners concerning the SIGN ORDINANCE. Call or send Mr. Cox an email with your address, business name, and comments concerning the Sign Code. The city is specifically wanting to know what we do to help your business thrive!
w.cox@leonvalleytexas.gov
(210) 684-1391 x 232
As the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple across our nation, an escalating foreclosure crisis among FHA-insured borrowers is reaching a cataclysmic point impacting hundreds of thousands of borrowers. We understand that many homeowners may be struggling and unable to make mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are current on your mortgage payments or are already on a mortgage payment forbearance, please disregard this letter.
If you or someone you know are one of the many FHA-borrowers in communities across the country having difficulty paying your mortgage due to the pandemic, we urge you to act now.
FHA’s special COVID-19 mortgage payment forbearance is currently available to FHA-insured borrowers.
There are two ways to get more information on the special COVID-19 mortgage payment forbearance...Click on the button below for more information.
The Bexar County Office of Emergency Management has activated its heat relief operations to help mitigate the effects of already high temperatures in our area. Cooling centers for citizens of unincorporated Bexar County and the suburban cities are accessible at the below locations. These locations will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM until further notice. All of the cooling centers will operate even during potential power outages. Service animals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be allowed access to the cooling centers as well. Bottled water and ice will also be available to those who stay at one of the locations listed below. VIA will transport citizens to the stop closest to one of the addresses noted. 
CURRENT COOLING CENTERS
More centers may be added.
  • Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office - 9810 Southton Road, San Antonio, TX 782232
  • ESD 10 - Station 169 - 9100 S. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78223
  • ESD 2 - Station 121 - 2096 Talley Rd., San Antonio, TX 78253
  • ESD 3 - Station 104 - 23103 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio, TX 78260
  • ESD 5 - Station 140 - 7120 E 6th St., Somerset, TX 78069
  • ESD 8 - Station 182 - 20825 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, TX 78255
  • Freeman Coliseum - Frontier Room - 3201 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78219
  • Gateway Fellowship Church - 10907 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, TX 78254
HELP IS NEEDED TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE HUEBNER CREEK HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL!
A grant for the second half of the Huebner Creek Hike & Bike Trail
(connecting the trail from Bandera Road to Rimkus Park) has been submitted by Public Works to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO). Competition for these federal dollars is stiff – 80% from the federal government with a 20% local match for construction of the trail. Citizen input is instrumental in letting the policy board know how important this project is to our community. 

Below is a step-by-step guide to help navigate the AAMPO public guide comment site in support of our city's Hike and Bike Grant Application (Project 53).
Water Workout
Experience an Excellent and Fun Water Workout this Summer
with Thomas! The classes are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:15-12:15.
The cost is only $15 per class.

Classes can be paid with either Cash on the day of the class or Cashapp $Kindn1113ess

Thomas can also be reached at 210-781-0229 or Thomas.peacefulliving@gmail.com

At this time we are seeking interest in the class and this is not a city-sponsored class.

Splash Into Summer!
Pools Are Open!
White Tail Deer Fawning Season
Spring is the prime birthing season for a wide variety of wildlife, including deer. White-tailed Deer off-spring, known as fawns, are born April through July, with the majority of fawns born in May in our region. Most first-year does will deliver one fawn, but twins or triplets are typically seen every year thereafter. The deer prefer to birth their fawns in our parks, but will also birth in some of our neighborhoods. In order to keep her young safe......
Leon Valley Public Library Open
The Leon Valley Public Library is now open at regular operating hours! 

Patrons no longer need to schedule appointments, and the doors will remain open during all operating hours. The hours are back to Sundays 2pm - 6pm; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am - 6pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - 8pm; Saturdays 10am - 2pm. We are super excited to see everyone back!
Siren Sound Clips
Monthly Siren Testing
The siren is tested on the first Wednesday of every month at noon, weather permitting.
The siren is not tested during potential bad weather to avoid confusion. During this test, the siren is sounded for approximately 1 minute. For more information on the flood warning system and the siren, contact Leon Valley Fire Department at (210) 684-3219.

Please access the following Leon Valley website for additional details and flood siren sound clip examples.
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.
Accepting New Members! Only $10 annually to join!
If you have any questions or would like to become a member please contact Shirley Jonas, President of the Northwest Seniors Club at 210-680-6867.
On-Line Reservations for City Facility Rentals
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. 
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. 
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!

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/
Hotspots Now Available at the Leon Valley Public Library! Call to reserve one. 210-684-0720
Monthly Grocery Distribution
Call 210-201-2873 for more information.
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- ENews Team, City of Leon Valley
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