COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
S18-001 Street Name Change of North and South Rio Grande
SUMMARY:
Street Name Change Case S18-001 (District 2): A resolution recommending approval to change North and South Rio Grande Street to N and S Mel Waiters Way, between Larry Street and Ranger Street.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Being the site of many of the earliest African-American neighborhoods in San Antonio, the Eastside exhibits the human creative and cultural brilliance in both tradition and history. Perhaps most notably is the love and appreciation for the musical arts. Generations of Eastside natives are bound together by the sounds of Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Soul, and Hip-hop. With the changing demographics of the Eastside, it is imperative that we recognize and memorialize native artists, such as Mel Waiters, and his musical contributions known around the world. Mr. Waiters is perhaps best known for his hit songs, 'Hole in the Wall' and 'I Got My Whiskey'. In addition to recording albums with multiple record labels, he also launched San Antonio based record label, Brittney Records, signing multiple local acts and independently releasing music. In addition to his many accomplishments and works, Mr. Waiters was able to achieve a personal dream of performing at the world-famous Carnegie hall in New York City.
Mr. Waiters was raised by his grandparents, Samuel and Vivian Waiters in the East Terrace Courts off N. Rio Grande Street. He developed his love for music in the Jacobs Chapel United Methodist Church, singing in the youth choir, and later was a proud graduate of Highlands High School. From his time at KAPE radio to his 7 year residency at the NCO club at Fort Sam Houston, Mr. Waiters was a permanent fixture on San Antonio's music scene.
Community Meeting Date: March 15, 2018 held at Claude Black Community Center
- 68 Notices mailed to property owners abutting the segment of the street proposed street name change.
- 3 Notices mailed to ...
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