Government
BY JARRETT WHITENER
Fair Oaks Ranch looks ahead at future growth at State of the City
response time was about three minutes, and just over two minutes in emergency responses. A total of 5,312 calls were responded to, and nearly 3,700 traffic stops were conducted over the past year. Of the traffic stops, 76% resulted in warnings rather than citations. "This approach reflects their focus on promoting safety and education, and not on the number of tickets issued," Maxton said. Overall, the number of new home permits in Fair Oaks Ranch was down compared to previous years, as the city had 44 new permits, and was seeing up to 200 permits each year. Despite the lower number of home permits, residential developments in the community continue to bring new homes online. In 2025, the city signed a development agreement with the Post Oak development, essentially halving the number of homes for the project. Alongside Post Oak, Oak Bend Estates is also planned to be under construction in 2026, Maxton said. Between Post Oak and Oak Bend Estates, a total of 337 homes on one-acre lots are planned for Fair Oaks Ranch.
Throughout 2025, the city of Fair Oaks Ranch completed multiple projects and approved contracts for upcoming infrastructure projects that move the city one step closer to full build- out. On Jan. 29, Mayor Greg Maxton, City Manager Scott Huizenga, city staff and city officials highlighted the accomplishments of the city in the past year and what is to come in 2026 and beyond. Maxton told attendees that City Council and staff focus on the following five priorities: • Public health and safety • Reliable and sustainable infrastructure • Responsible growth management
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1 Dietz Elkhorn reconstruction 2 Ammann Road reconstruction 3 Elevated water storage tank 4 Water treatment plant expansion 5 SAWS water line extension
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• Operational excellence • Financial responsibility
Highlighting financial responsibility, Maxton said the city’s financial department has achieved the “Triple Crown” recognition for three years in a row. This award is presented to approximately 400 governments out of around 90,000 eligible governments. In 2025, the city of Fair Oaks Ranch was ranked the 16th safest city in the state of Texas, and the No. 1 safest city in the San Antonio area. Maxton said the police department’s average
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What they’re saying
Looking ahead
“I say this a lot, and I truly mean it: pound for pound, this is the best, most productive staff I have worked with.” SCOTT HUIZENGA CITY MANAGER
city, Maxton said. City staff is moving forward with plans to build an elevated storage tank or water tower on the northernmost curve of Ammann Road. This project was approved in 2025, after City Council approved a property purchase from the city of Boerne. Alongside the elevated storage tank project, a San Antonio Water System emergency line extension is planned South of Fair Oaks Parkway, and water main extensions are planned during the Dietz Elkhorn and Ammann Road reconstruction projects. “We are currently working on the engineering and design for the water tower, which should be completed this year, and construction will begin in 2027,” Maxton said.
As for transportation projects, there are plans to move forward with the Ammann Road and Dietz Elkhorn Road projects in 2026. Maxton said TxDOT is still making plans to widen Ralph Fair Road. The project is planned to be constructed in two phases, with the first phase going from I-10 to Old Paseo Way. Maxton said he anticipates this project starting in the next five years, as the project has been designed but not fully funded. The final set of projects Maxton highlighted were water and wastewater infrastructure expansions. While water availability is a major concern, the ability to distribute available water to residents is an additional concern for the
“I do not know if what we experience today is exactly what Ralph Fair envisioned when he began this journey in the 1970s, but it has undoubtedly grown into a truly special place.” GREG MAXTON MAYOR
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