District 8 Neighborhood Alliance

Councilman A Hall "E-Blast" Update 052507

Art and Stephanie Hall in San Antonio Magazine

Councilman Hall and family featured in San Antonio Magazine!









“When former San Antonio City Councilman Art A. Hall and his wife Stephanie, an attorney at Valero, decided to buy a new home in 1998, the choice was difficult. Not the neighborhood, but the house.

“I was leaning toward one that needed some work,” he explains, “but my wife preferred the one that was better maintained. She was right, of course. We really didn’t have time for many renovation projects.”

Their home, a one-story brick structure built in the early 1980’s, sits in Caste Hills Forest, which is located off Northwest Military Highway between Loops 410 and 1604. Most of the 800-plus residences here are 25 to 30 years old and range from smaller garden homes to larger, two-story homes in an array of architectural styles. Easy access to many of the city’s major thoroughfares is a significant benefit, according to Art, even though the neighborhood has only one entrance and exit.

“It gives you the feeling of living in a private, gated community without the feeling of exclusivity,” he explains.

Part of the charm of Castle Hills Forest stems from efforts by the active neighborhood association. Summer parties at the community swimming pool are a hit with residents, as are the annual Easter egg hunt and National Night Out celebrations. A community garage sale is scheduled each year to provide homeowners the chance to clear their closets and participate in a collaborate project that is both fun and profitable.

“We have a great neighborhood association,” says Art, a practicing attorney and investment banker. “It’s a big reason this is such a satisfying and safe place to live.”

Two changes occurred in the Hall household in 2005: a bedroom was added and a daughter, Londyn, was born. These transformations represent not only his home, but his neighborhood and the city as well, according to Art, “We’re all growing.”



To see the article online, please visit, www.sanantoniomag.com.



Thank you for letting me be of service to you and our great district.






ART A. HALL

City Councilman, District 8

District 8 Announcements

District 8 Announcements:



Cellular on Patrol Classes!
Cellular on Patrol classes are now being offered at the Prue Road Police Substation! Any citizen throughout the city can attend these classes. Affiliation wih a neighborhood association is not a requirement. Upon completion of the Cellular on Patrol course, graduates are given the opportunity to ride along with a San Antonio Police Department Officer for up to 8 hours.
The next classes will be offered on the following dates:
Thursday, July 12 (1st half) and 19 (2nd half)
Saturday, September 15 (1st half) and 22 (2nd half)
Saturday, October 6 (refresher class)
Thursday, November 8 (1st half) and 15 (2nd half)
Weekday classes are held from 6pm to 10pm
Saturday classes are held from 8am to noon
Pre-registration and special classes for groups of 20 or more can be arranged by contacting Officer Ron Atkinson at 207.6087.



Extreme Neighborhood Target Sweep Program applications being accepted!!

Housing & Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for participation in the Extreme Neighborhood Target Sweep Program. Attached is the FY07-08 application. Deadline for submission is June 29, 2007. Please distribute this information to neighborhood/community leaders, groups and organizations that might be interested in applying. The application may be downloaded from the City’s website at www.sanantonio.gov/nad. Joe Frank Picazo, Special Projects Coordinator, may be contacted for technical assistance at 207-2820 or by cell phone at 219-5933.

City News Releases

City News Releases:
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5/21: City services adjusted for Memorial Day holiday
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Monday, May 28, while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday



5/24: Mayor calls for assistance to help design memorial to honor San Antonio’s war heroes
Mayor Phil Hardberger is calling for assistance from San Antonio’s design professionals to design a Congressional Medal of Honor (MOH) Memorial that will pay tribute to the city’s war heroes.