Neighborhood News Terrell Hills Schedules Blood Drive BY RON AARON EISENBERG
Due to the pandemic, communities across the country are experiencing shortages in blood. In San Antonio, the Blood and Tissue Center has made clear it is very short of blood and needs donors to help alleviate the shortage. A blood drive hosted by the City of Terrell Hills is set for Tuesday, July 11, in the City Hall parking lot from noon until 5:00 pm. Anyone who is 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in good general health, or is 16 years old, has parental consent, and weighs at least 120 pounds can donate
blood. Donors must present a photo ID, the last four digits of their Social Security number, and their birth date. The service is provided by the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center. All presenting donors receive: • A safe and secure donation experience • Skilled care from the staff • A wellness check-up and T-shirt • Access to convenient online scheduling
AH Councilwoman Elected Mayor Pro Tempore By a unanimous vote of 4-0, AH council members recently elected their colleague, Lynda Billa Burke, to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. Billa Burke has served on the council for nine years, making her the longest-serving female on the city council. As mayor Pro Tempore, she will assume the duties of mayor in the absence of Alamo Heights Mayor Bobby Rosenthal or when his calendar is overloaded. She told 78209 Magazine, “I am very fortunate to work with some terrific guys. We all have pet projects and support each other in our endeavors. We rotate the position of Mayor Pro Tempore every election. “If only our state and national representatives could work together like we do, it would be a better place for all,” she added.
26 JUNE 2021 | 78209magazine.com
