The THNA has historically been operated by a small group of homeowners, people who want to make the world around them even better. And why not? Why not improve interaction with the police and City, keep noise, litter and animals under control, and encourage even more people to live and even just visit our part of the world?
The THNA reorganized in 1996. The nucleus of the group effort was Don and Jamie Siedel, Mark and Ann Deeds, Paul Hayden and KT Whitehead. They had all heard the concerns of their neighbors regarding the increase in traffic and speed through the neighborhood. The City of San Antonio was contacted for a traffic study which would determine that the streets were qualified for speed humps, but not for funding. The small group of neighbors raised $4,000 through yard sales and personal donations in order to have speed humps installed on Greenwich between Eisenhauer and Brees.
That effort proved that when neighbors join forces, things can get done with the City of San Antonio! That sentiment continues to be the driving force of the THNA as we rise to the challenge of achieving our goals:
- Extending opportunities to residents, landowners, entrepreneurs, and other interested parties through education about neighborhood and community affairs and local topics of immediate interest
- Elevating and promoting the image of the neighborhood
- Encouraging the neighborhood to become involved in community affairs
- Promoting a sense of pride and identity among the THNA members
- Establishing a direct line of communication with members of the City Council
- Advising on available funding, loans and programs designated for the betterment and improvement of the association area
- Familiarizing residents, landowners and entrepreneurs about the association and its proposes
