The Edge: January 25, 2016

Catch up and get ahead with the edge for the week of January 25, 2016.



Mayor Ivy Taylor at UTSA: Cities and Citizens

Replay the live webcast of San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor’s lecture on Cities and Citizens at this link: https://youtu.be/pLeCN8d9KJI . Her remarks kicked off the UTSA College of Public Policy's Distinguished Lecture series this semester. The free event was in the Buena Vista Theater of the downtown campus.

Thanks to the underwriting support of NOWCastSA Nonprofit Member UTSA College of Public Policy, anyone can replay the video.

 

Free Tax Preparation Help

Did you or the people in your household earn $60,000 or less in 2015? 

If so, you’re entitled to free help preparing your taxes.

And, you guessed it, we have a map for that right here at this link. Our map lists all of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offices in the San Antonio area, along with hours and directions. 

Our story also has  a list of the documents you need to bring when you go.


Texas Senate Candidate Debate

Join NOWCastSA and AARP Texas for the live webcast of the Texas State Senate District 26 Candidate Debate at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 at the Guadalupe Theatre.

The Democratic candidates for District 26 are the incumbent, José Menéndez and Trey Martinez Fischer, who is the current Texas House Representative for District 116.

Sarah Lucera from KENS 5 TV will moderate the debate.

There are no Republican candidates running for this seat, which was previously held by Leticia Van de Putte.

Thanks to underwriting support from AARP Texas, you can watch live or replay the video later right here on this page.

Poetry to the Pueblo with Carmen Tafolla

NOWCastSA webcast a poetic tribute to Texas State Poet Laureate Carmen Tafolla at San Antonio's Central Library, and you can go back whenever you want to replay the energizing, electrifying evening featuring Women of Ill Repute, Anthony the Poet.

Check out Amanda Flores’ amazing rendition of the poem, Manu Ginobili.  Here’s a link straight to that spot: https://youtu.be/0u9vPk40h6A?t=59m33s And here is a link to the full story and video.

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