Community Calendar

The Sierra Club Alamo Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of most months (excludes November and December) to discuss timely and interesting topics pertaining to the natural and human environments. Always free and open to the public.

Meetings generally consist of a meet-and-greet followed by a presentation by an invited speaker, with discussion. For more information, visit https://www.sierraclub.org/texas/alamo

***Registration is required***

What is the Westside Sound? Born on San Antonio's West Side in the mid-1950s, this groundbreaking musical style blended influences and talent across communities to create a sound that would captivate audiences across the United States and Europe in the 1960s. But who were the pioneering musicians behind it? What made its signature blend of keyboards, saxophone, drums, and soulful rhythms so distinctive? And how was it revived decades later by one of Texas' most celebrated quartets?

Discover the answers in this special conversation moderated by Jose Arredondo featuring two Westside Sound pioneers—Grammy Award winner Sunny Ozuna of the Sunliners and Frank Rodarte of the Dell-Kings and Los Blues—along with Ramón Hernández, the historian who has documented the movement's remarkable legacy. Together, they'll explore the origins, evolution, and enduring impact of one of San Antonio's most influential musical traditions.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

URBAN-15's 16 de Septiembre celebrations return once again with “From SA to DC & Back,” a special conversation between former U.S. Congressmen Charlie Gonzalez and Ciro Rodrguez. These unfiltered and wide-ranging recollections will be live-streamed Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 7 P.M. CST at urban15.org/live-stream .

Recorded in March 2025, this conversation provides an in-depth insight at the careers of San Antonio-native Charlie Gonzalez, who served in office representing Texas’ 20th congressional district from January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013, and Mexican-born Ciro Rodriguez, who represented Texas 28th congressional district from 1997 – 2005, and the 23rd District from 2007 – 2011. They faced tumultuous challenges in congress throughout their time in office, butting heads with stubborn congressional contemporaries from the likes of Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Backman, Tom DeLay and beyond. Both men focused primarily on serving their constituencies from a humanitarian standpoint, advocating for them regardless of their legal status, political affiliations, voter record or housing situation.

URBAN-15's George Cisneros moderated the conversation which focused on their accomplishments throughout their time in office, a period when San Antonio saw dramatic transformations. These reflections will mirror the growing relations between the United States and Mexico throughout their time in office, with a unique vantage point from the United States’ 250th anniversary in tandem with the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.