Community
A Call for Conservation

City of San Antonio opens cooling centers as ERCOT calls for conservation through the week
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has called on the state to conserve power through Friday, June 18, 2021.
“With ERCOT calling for conservation and higher temperatures approaching, I want to encourage our residents to utilize these cooling centers if they need to seek safety from the heat. If you need assistance, please call 311,” said City Manager Erik Walsh.
To conserve energy at home, CPS Energy recommends that customers:
- Set thermostats 2 to 3 degrees higher from 2 – 7 p.m.; set programmable thermostats to higher temperatures when no one is home. The optimum energy-saving temperature is 78 degrees.
- Avoid using large appliances (i.e. ovens, washing machines, etc.), especially during peak demand hours.
- Use fans to feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler. Remember: fans cool people by moving air across the skin. They don’t cool rooms and should be turned off in empty rooms.
- Set pool pumps to run early morning or overnight; shutoff from 4 – 6 p.m.
- Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.
- Close shades and blinds on windows exposed to direct sunlight.
- Charge electric vehicles after 9 p.m.
The City of San Antonio has opened the following locations as cooling centers. The City of San Antonio has opened the following locations as cooling centers. Service animals (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act) are allowed in City Cooling Centers. As required by law, residents should always provide pets with protection from the sun, a shelter that includes three walls, a raised floor and roof as well as food and fresh water daily.
Residents in need of transportation assistance can contact 311 for assistance. Those with medical needs and in need of assistance should also call 311 for arrangements.
Locations and hours of operation are below:
NAME | ADDRESS | M | T | W | TR | FR | SA | SU |
Bazan Library | 2200 W Commerce St | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Brook Hollow Library | 530 Heimer Rd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Carver Library | 3350 E Commerce St | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Cody Library | 11441 Vance Jackson Rd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Collins Garden Library | 200 N Park Blvd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Cortez Library | 2803 Hunter Blvd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Encino Library | 2515 E Evans Rd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Great Northwest Library | 9050 Wellwood St | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Guerra Library | 7978 Military Drive West | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Igo Library | 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Johnston Library | 6307 Sun Valley Dr | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Landa Library | 233 Bushnell Ave | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Las Palmas Library | 515 Castroville Rd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Maverick Library | 8700 Mystic Park | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Mission Library | 3134 Roosevelt Ave | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Pan American Library | 1122 W. Pyron Ave | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
Parman Library at Stone Oak | 20735 Wilderness Oak | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
San Pedro Library | 1315 San Pedro Ave | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Schaefer Library | 6322 US HWY 87 E | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Semmes Library | 15060 Judson Rd | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Thousand Oaks Library | 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Tobin Library at Oakwell | 4134 Harry Wurzbach | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | |
Westfall Library | 6111 Rosedale Ct | Closed | 12pm-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 1pm-6pm |
James Bode Community Center | 901 Rigsby Ave | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-7pm | 1pm-5pm | |
Commanders House Adult and Senior Center | 622 S Flores | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | Closed | |
Copernicus Community Center | 5003 Lord Rd | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 10am-4pm | |
Dawson Community Center | 2500 E Commerce | Closed | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Denver Heights Community Center | 300 Porter St | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
Dorie Miller Community Center | 2802 Martin Luther King Dr | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
Fairchild Recreation Center | 1214 E Crockett St | 3:30pm-8:00pm | 3:30 pm-8:30 pm | 9am-12pm & 3:30pm-8:00pm | 3:30 pm-8:30 pm | 9am-12pm & 3:30pm-8pm | 9am-3pm | |
Father Roman Community Center | 11030 Ruidosa St | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
Garza Community Center | 5627 Mira Vista | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 10am-4pm | |
Gill Community Center | 7902 Westshire | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | Closed | |
Granados Adult and Senior Center | 500 Freiling Dr | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
Hamilton Community Center | 10700 Nacogdoches Rd | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | 7:30 am-9pm | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | 7:30 am-9pm | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | 9am-5pm | |
Harlandale Community Center | 301 Sussex Ave | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Lincoln Community Center | 2915 E Commerce St | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-9pm | 3pm-7pm | 11am-3pm | |
Lions Field Adult & Senior Citizens Center | 2809 Broadway St | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | Closed | |
Melendrez Community Center | 5909 W Commerce St | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Miller’s Pond Community Center | 6075 Old Pearsall Rd | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Normoyle Community Center & Senior Center | 700 Culberson Ave | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Palm Heights Community Center | 1201 W Malone Ave | 7:30 am-7 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7 pm | 10am-4pm | |
San Juan Community Center | 2307 S Calaveras | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
South San Community Center | 2031 Quintana Rd | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | 7:30 am-9pm | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | 7:30 am-9pm | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | 1pm-5pm | |
Southside Lions Community Center | 3100 Hiawatha Dr | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 7:30 am-7:00 pm | 10am-4pm | |
Tobin Community Center | 1900 W Martin | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
Ward Community Center | 435 E Sunshine | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Woodard Community Center | 1011 Locke St | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm | 2pm-7pm | 9am-5pm | |
Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center | 8353 Culebra Rd | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | |
Claude Black Community Center (District 2) | 2805 E Commerce St | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | 1pm-6pm |
District 2 Senior Center | 1751 S WW White Rd | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | |
District 5 Senior Center | 2701 S Presa St | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | |
Doris Griffin Senior Center | 6154 NW Loop 410 | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | |
Frank Garrett Multi-Service Center | 1226 NW 18th St | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | 1pm-6pm |
Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | |
West End Park Comprehensive Senior Center | 1226 NW 18th St | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | |
Bob Ross Senior Center | 2219 Babcock Rd, | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | 1pm-6pm |
Southside Lions Senior Center | 3303 Pecan Valley Dr | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | 7am-4pm | Closed | 1pm-6pm |
Text COSAGOV to 55000 to receive updates and information
Community
Emotional Emancipation Circles: Nurturing Black Mental Health

By Ayana Brown, MHPS
“We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind.” – Marcus Garvey
As Black Americans, we carry the weight of our ancestors’ struggles, resilience, and triumphs. Our collective history is filled with pain, but it is also infused with strength. In the face of ongoing challenges, it is essential for us to prioritize our emotional well-being and seek healing. There are more than 100 types of therapy, yet few are culturally based. Even fewer are made available to Black, Indigenous and People of Color, or the BIPOC community. One powerful tool that can aid in this process is the Emotional Emancipation Circle (EEC).
Emotional Emancipation Circles from the Community Healing Network (CHN) provide a safe and supportive space to confront and heal from the psychological and emotional wounds inflicted by racism, discrimination, and systemic oppression. Endorsed by the late Maya Angelou in 2009 and supported by the Association of Black Psychologists, EECs are rooted in the understanding that our mental and emotional well-being is as important as our physical health.
These support groups are structured and evidence-based settings where people from the diaspora participate in open and honest talks, allowing us to express the various feelings of being Black. We share our tales, worries, hopes, and dreams with the knowledge that we are not being judged. We offer support to one another via active listening, empathy, and affirmation, forming links of healing and resilience. We also discover our genuine history.
Empowered by what I was first exposed to in Panama, I became a certified facilitator in 2021. I recognize that the BIPOC community struggles with insufficient access to resources and feels their individual needs are overlooked. As a disabled veteran, caregiver, and parent, I am passionate about advocating, consulting, and collaborating with a nationwide network of providers dedicated to education and empowerment. This is a service that REACH Peer Support Services offers to “fill in the gaps” between our community needs and what is offered.
The Community Healing Network has formed these circles globally. If you want to learn more about CHN and other BIPOC-focused mental health resources and services for your church, organization, or family, go to (ReachPeerSupportServices.com). Those who join the newsletter will know about the next EEC location first.

After serving honorably in the United States Navy, Ayana Brown, MHPS, launched REACH Peer Support Services, LLC in 2021 to use her various experiences towards her passion, empowering families to heal with advocacy and non-judgmental support.
Business
San Antonio Airport to Set Record for Travel During Memorial Day Weekend

More people are packing their suitcases for trips in and out of San Antonio International Airport (SAT) than ever before. SAT will see a record-breaking number of travelers – close to 190,000 total – from Thursday to Memorial Day. During that 5-day period, there’s an estimated 14% increase in scheduled seats to and from SAT compared to 2019 and a 19% increase since last year.
“We’re expecting the busiest Memorial Day weekend travel in our airport’s history,” said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System. “People want to fly and it’s getting more affordable to do so. We are seeing more competitive fares with the addition of Spirit Airlines over the last year – and that’s helping our travelers find better deals on flights that are too good to pass up. We’re also expecting our busiest summer ever, but right now we’re focused on making sure everyone has a smooth experience in the days ahead.”
According to the Transportation Security Administration, here’s a day-by-day breakdown of how many passengers are expected to fly in and out of SAT:
- Thursday: 38,514
- Friday: 38,600
- Saturday: 34,000
- Sunday: 38,100
- Memorial Day: 37,700
Fly Away Valet has also set records recently. Earlier this month, the company reported a gigantic increase in parking spaces at SAT since the service began in 2020. The service started with 80 spaces and now has 500.
Last week, valet operations were consolidated to the Short-Term Parking Garage for both pick-up and drop-off of vehicles.
For more information and to watch a video showing how to valet park at SAT, please visit the airport’s website.
Community
75 Years of Providing Worldwide Service as Zetas and Friends

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, “The Mighty” Southern Region is hosting its 94th Southern Regional Leadership Conference and 55th Southern Regional Amicae Leadership Workshop from June 8 – June 10, 2023. The conference site is the Marriott Rivercenter, located on the River Walk at 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
The theme,“Celebrating 75 Years of Providing Worldwide Service as Zetas and Friends,” is aligned to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s efforts to address and bring awareness to health disparities and social determinants in Texas and Louisiana. The Southern Regional Leadership Conference is hosting two events that are open for the public to attend: a Health Justice Townhall and a Public Program that includes a Night of Performing Arts.
The Southern Regional Health Justice Townhall is June 8, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and will be moderated by Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The town hall will provide a platform for open and honest dialogue on health justice, healthcare, health disparities, and social determinants. The panel will consist of experts in the fields of health, civic and social advocates and leaders who serve as Champions for health justice and equity.
“The Mighty” Southern Regional Public Program is June 9, 2023, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It will consist of recognition of San Antonio community leaders who are Embracing the Extraordinary with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and a Night of Performing Arts featuring Billy Ray Shepard.
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