A Message from West Texas

The City of San Antonio Transportation Department Is hosting its 2nd Let’s Ride! Event on Saturday, December 2nd, this time on Leon Creek Greenway at two of San Antonio’s most popular trailheads, Cathedral Rock and OP Schnabel parks from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The City needs to hear your voice to plan for new trails and bike lanes, and this is a great time to provide input!

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Come be part of the River City Plant Collective to sell, buy or trade your plant babes! All plant lovers are welcome to join. Bring your propogations, seeds, mature plants, exotic rate plants. Need plant advice? This is the group you want to meet.

For details on setting up your plant station, contact info@parkatthepoint.com.

Vendors wishing to sell their HANDCRAFTED goods, email info@parkatthepoint.com.

SPECIAL GUEST: Pat & Kim Bakery

☆Food trucks
☆Coffee
☆Beer
☆Wine
will be available for purchase.

Outside food or drinks
Pet Friendly
Family Friendly

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Having your own effective communication system can be a critical tool in a medical or post-disaster situation. What would you do if your cell phone coverage was down in a natural disaster? How can you run communications with family or friends during an extended power outage?

Because you can’t talk on the radio without power, we have detailed instructions on building battery backup systems not only for the radio, but for your home so that you won’t be literally left in the dark during an emergency.

We will dive a little deeper into the world of radio and important concepts on the operation of radios and then move into how to setup a radio dispatch site to assist during an emergency.

The Introduction to HAM Radio section of this course will help to answer many common questions such as what HAM is, how it is used, and how to become licensed.

This is a 2 day on-site course with an additional remote module that will be made available to students prior to the on-site course. $125.

Tickets via Learn More link.

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Join Gardopia Gardens on Saturday mornings to volunteer on the 0.5 acre Eastside Micro-Farm to practice healthy living and sustainability!

On Saturday morning Gardopia invites community members to get their hands dirty and cultivate San Antonio’s little slice of a garden utopia! From composting, chicken care, planting, crop rotation, organizing, and more! We are open to individuals, friends, families, beginners, experts, and anyone else who wants to help cultivate an educated, health, and environmentally sustainable city!

COVID-19: In order to help keep volunteers healthy, we offer free masks, have an open air space to allow for ventilation, and are currently keeping volunteer groups to 25 people or less to allow for optimal physical distancing.

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization empowering people to experience breakthroughs exercising their personal and political power. The climate change solutions we support are a carbon fee and dividend, healthy forests, building electrification and efficiency, and clean energy permitting reform. To connect with the San Antonio chapter, contact Stuart Birnbaum (stuart.birnbaum@gmail.com).

Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88997588055?pwd=Nm1xWmowSDc4N1l1enkvb2lQbVNKQT09

Meeting ID: 889 9758 8055
Passcode: 874038

Local meetings typically follow a national call at noon, which you can join here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/monthly-speakers/

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Join us at the elegant Historic Roosevelt Library in San Antonio for an evening unlike any other—Artistic Animals, brought to you by Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. Though our sanctuary sprawls across 212 acres in Kendalia, for this special night, we’re bringing the essence of our haven to the heart of the city.

Our one-of-a-kind artists range from curious pigs and inquisitive black bears to whimsical donkeys and inventive monkeys. Even the littlest members of our community—baby squirrels, raccoons, and opossums—contribute their miniature, yet mighty, strokes. These artists are not just residents; they’re survivors, each with a soul-stirring story of resilience. Their artwork is a testament to their strength and our unyielding commitment to their well-being.

At Artistic Animals, you’ll have the chance to purchase these poignant pieces. Know that every cent raised directly supports the daily miracles at our sanctuary—life-saving medications, wholesome meals, ongoing care, and forward-looking projects aimed to continually enrich the lives of our residents.

This year’s event is free an open to the public. For information regarding event sponsorship for this year’s event, please contact us at development@wildlife-rescue.org or call (210) 538-9763.

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December 18 Gardening Essentials will meet at Pharm Table where we will learn from ceramic artist Diana Kersey about the use of ollas in the garden. Diana will also share tips on creating our own ollas using clay pots, and how to seal them so they will hold the water underground and keep water available to plant roots.  

We will eat lunch at the restaurant. Please bring your own lunch. Restaurant is closed Mondays and Pharm Table is graciously providing us meeting space.  

Come enjoy this festive time of fellowship! 
Pharm Table is located at 611 S Presa Street Suite 106, in San Antonio.   

Join us for this holiday celebration! 

Free and Open to the Public 

Gardening Essentials is endorsed by Mayor’s Fitness Council City of San Antonio.

See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials at  https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/gardeningessentials 

Please pre-register your attendance at
https://signup.com/go/iPBjFiA  

Want to car-pool to the restaurant? 

11:15 Gather in the parking lot of
San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78209
11:30 Car-pool from parking lot to restaurant at 611 S Presa Street.  

Restaurant is served by these VIA bus routes 

7 Stone Oak Express 

8 North St. Mary’s 

22 Hays 

26 Martin Luther King 

30 Rigsby 

32 Steves  

34 South St. Mary’s frequent 

36 South Presa 

42 Roosevelt  

51 Nogalitos 

67 Laredo

CPS Energy’s Board of Trustees meet the last Monday of every month (w/ some variations due to holidays, etc.). Deceleration will maintain this page with the current agendas and updates. For more about the City-owned electric and gas utility, see Deceleration’s CPS Energy Resource Page.

November 8, 2023

Rate Hike Discussion

September 25, 2023

Meeting Agenda

August 28, 2023

Meeting Agenda

July 31, 2023

Meeting Agenda

June 26, 2023

Meeting Agenda

May 22, 2023

Meeting Agenda

Past Agendas

Full April 24, 2023 Agenda (PDF)

February 27, 2023, Agenda (PDF)

January 30, 2023, Agenda (PDF)

Special Meeting called meeting to vote on the future of the JK Spruce coal plant and future energy generation. Details Here.

December 19, 2022, Agenda (PDF)

On Monday, board members received the future energy generation recommendation from the Rate Advisory Committee. RAC members were strongly divided on their recommendation: 13 members recommending a pathway supposed to hit our 2030 carbon-reductions target (but failing 2040 and 2050) by swapping out coal for gas; seven members voted instead for plans much stronger on renewable energy.

BACKGROUND: Read Deceleration’s report:

“CPS Energy’s Rate Committee Readies Recommendation to Swap Out Coal for Gas.”

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LIVESTREAM: Catch meetings online here.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Requests to make public comments must be received the week before the meeting (ie. Wedesday to Friday). Details at the CPS Energy Public Comment FAQ page.

SEE: Deceleration’s CPS Energy Resource Page for more about the utility.

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Start the new year with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail. This hike is approximately 4 miles in length with a fair amount of elevation gain over rocky, rugged terrain. The hike leads to an amazing overlook where you can get a real sense of the canyon that is our namesake. Bring your lunch and enjoy lunch with a view. Open to ages 10 and older; minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets please.

Meet at the Frontcountry Trailhead in parking lot C. Dress for hiking outdoors; sunscreen and hat recommended. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate for rough trails; bring two (2) liters of water PER PERSON, lunch, and a snack if you like. Open to the first 15 who check in at the Frontcountry Trailhead between 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Plan to arrive early as mornings can be very busy. The Natural Area’s front gates open at 7AM; plan to check in at the Frontcountry Trailhead and be ready to go no later than 10:45 a.m. The hike starts promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Though the activity is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area do apply. We often fill to capacity. To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth, please pre-purchase and print out a day pass. Please note: reserving a Day Pass is not the same as making a program reservation! The hike is limited to the first 15 participants.

This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by calling GCSNA’s main office at 210-688-9055, or go to the GCSNA webpage, Instagram, or Facebook.

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization empowering people to experience breakthroughs exercising their personal and political power. The climate change solutions we support are a carbon fee and dividend, healthy forests, building electrification and efficiency, and clean energy permitting reform. To connect with the San Antonio chapter, contact Stuart Birnbaum (stuart.birnbaum@gmail.com).

Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88997588055?pwd=Nm1xWmowSDc4N1l1enkvb2lQbVNKQT09

Meeting ID: 889 9758 8055
Passcode: 874038

Local meetings typically follow a national call at noon, which you can join here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/monthly-speakers/

Visit Deceleration’s Happening Events Calendar.

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Gardening Essentials: Plants and People is an official event of San Antonio Dream Week 2024.

 Gardening Volunteers of South Texas 
Gardening Essentials: Plants and People 

Monday, January 15, 2024

12 noon to 3:00 p.m.   

San Antonio Garden Center 

3310 N New Braunfels Avenue 

San Antonio, Texas 78209-6699 

January 15 program includes 2 presentations:  

“Native Riparian Plants of San Pedro Creek and the San Antonio River in historical and cultural connections” presented by Peter Pierson, Natural Resource Management Specialist for the San Antonio River Authority  

“CIELO Gardens: Cultivating Cultural Connections and Affordable Nutrition” presented by Jen Yáñez-Alaniz, CIELO Unity in Action Co’Director 

This presentation highlights the significance of CIELO Gardens, a community initiative fostering cultural preservation and promoting food security. The gardens serve as spaces where newcomers can cultivate crops essential to their cultural diets and traditions, ensuring the availability of affordable and accessible produce throughout the year. The presentation will discuss the impact of these gardens on fostering a sense of belonging and community while addressing nutritional needs and promoting sustainable practices. It will also explore the ways in which CIELO Gardens contribute to the preservation of diverse cultural identities and promote a healthier, more inclusive society. 

Gardening Essentials is endorsed by Mayor’s Fitness Council City of San Antonio.

See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials at  https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/gardeningessentials 

Free and Open to the Public 

$5 donation appreciated  

San Antonio Water System residential customers who register to receive WaterSaver Rewards and earn money to spend from SAWS may receive 2 points for attending this class.  

Gardening Essential Extras!  

Tool Sharpening: Bring your gardening tools that need sharpening!  

Plant Xchange: Bring in your plants to find them a new home!  

Potluck Social – Meet & Greet: Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy lunching with our group! 

Our general meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at William R. Sinkin Eco Centro. They are free and open to everyone. Socializing begins at 6:00 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m.. Presentations last about an hour. 

Meeting schedule

Informal get-to-know-you	6:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Announcements	6:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Featured program	6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Venue

This meeting will not be webcast on Zoom.

Program topic

View videos of our past meetings on our YouTube channel or our Facebook page.

Zoom meeting access info

• Meeting ID: 966 5254 0606
• Passcode: 377093
• Link: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/96652540606?pwd=UUVISUw3OHluQ2xsQk5IeENxeXFZdz09

Eco Centro is located at San Antonio College, 1802 North Main Avenue @ Locust Street. There is a parking lot adjacent to Eco Centro which is entered from Locust Street. We can also use SAC parking lots 14, 15 and 17 (map of parking lots) to the north, west and south of the STIC building across North Main Avenue from Eco Centro.

Parking is also allowed on the residential streets to the east, north and south of Eco Centro.

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Every Saturday is Volunteer Day.

The Tamōx Talōm Community Food Forest is a 4-acre space located at Padre County Park, designed to provide a source of fresh local food and build resilience, environmental sustainability, wellness, and connections to our flourishing community. The goal is to turn this Southside park into an urban food forest and edible gardens, we will create a teachable example of growing our own food in public spaces for a more sustainable future. We are neighbors in the city that would like to see more food grown in public spaces. This is a great opportunity to grow food, grow relations, and grow an increasingly self-sustainable society. All are welcome. If you dig food, come join us. The more hands on deck the quicker we can grow a sustainable food forest, right alongside San Antonio’s legendary river, parks, and World Heritage Site.

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