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NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM EDITION
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4 JAN. 19 FEB. 15, 2023
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023 SPONSORED BY • Doss Audiology & Hearing Center
CENTRAL TEXAS super region The Central Texas region between Austin and San Antonio has seen tremendous population and economic growth in the past 10 years. As the area between the two big cities develops and with continued expansions to I-35, the Central Texas region is on its way to becoming a large metropolitan area.
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Central Texas’ growth boosts developments, inches closer to metroplex
The Central Texas region from Austin to San Antonio experienced immense growth in the past decade due to economic development along the I-35 corridor. By 2045, 53% of the population between San Anto- nio and Austin is expected to live within 5 miles of I-35, according to a 2019 study by the Capital Area Metropoli- tan Planning Organization and the Alamo Area Metropol- itan Planning Organization. In this study, the two organizations analyzed growth in the counties between San Antonio and Austin. By 2060, Bexar County is projected to reach a pop- ulation of more than 2.6 million, and Travis County is expected to reach more than 1.7 million, according to BY ZARA FLORES, SIERRA MARTIN & JARRETT WHITENER
data from the Texas Demographic Center. To accommodate rapid population growth—and with it rapid tra c growth— Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council President Ross Milloy said investments in roads and alternative transportation, such as electric vehicles and rail, will need to be prioritized. “I think we are going to have to rely on trying to beef up high capacity transit between Austin and San Anto- nio,” Milloy said. From 2022-60, Hays County is projected to have a 105% increase in population, while Comal County is projected to increase by 74%, and Guadalupe County by 47%, according to data from the TDC. CONTINUED ON 16
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214-522-0030. www.cityvet.com 3 A+ Driving Academy will open at 121 Cibolo Commons, Suite 125. The busi- ness focuses on driving instruction and preparation for drivers to develop the skills they need for the road. Road tests are also offered, with the business being approved by the Texas Department of Transportation to offer third-party tests. The business is anticipating an open- ing date in February. 210-998-8410. www.aplusdrivingacademytx.com 4 Peak Dental will open at 646 FM 78, Cibolo. Peak Dental offers exams, clean- ing, restorative care, cosmetic care and more dental services. Peak Den- tal has three locations in Texas in the Austin area. An opening date has not been announced. 737-237-2105. www.peakdentaltexas.com 5 Erick’s Tacos and Fruteria will open at 313 Schneider Drive, Cibolo. The restaurant will be a family-friendly Mexican spot with a menu that includes small plates and dessert. An opening date has not been announced. 210-590-0994. www.erickstacos.business.site 6 Next Level Urgent Care will open at 750 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo, in 2023 once construction is complete on the retail center where it will be located. Next Level Urgent Care began in Houston in 2013 and has expanded across Texas and Louisiana. The business focuses on medical needs that require immediate attention but are not life threatening, such as sprains, fractures, lacerations, allergies and more. 281-783-8162. www.nextlevelurgentcare.com 7 Mod Pizza will open at 750 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo. Mod is a
Seattle-based chain that opened in 2008 and has spread across the country. The restaurant, which is set to open in 2023, will offer a selection of pizza, salads, side, desserts and more. 726-207-4115. www.modpizza.com 8 Located at 15939 I-35, Selma, Mia Marco’s Pizza will open in a brick-and- mortar location. Mia Marco’s is a food truck that offers award-winning pizza, including a selection of spicy pizzas and other specialties. The brick-and-mortar location will add a dine-in experience. An opening date has not been announced for dine-in at the restaurant, but pizzas can be ordered for pick-up at the window. 210-667-8441. www.miamarcos.com 9 Buffalo Wild Wings Go will open at 750 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo. The restaurant, which is an extension of Buf- falo Wild Wings, will serve wings, burgers and more for people to pick up and enjoy at home. Construction on the retail center where the restaurant will be located has not yet begun but the restaurant is ex- pected to open in 2023. 1-877-335-7693. www.buffalowildwings.com 10 Heartland Dental will open at 750 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo. Heart- land Dental is a dental business focused around assisting practitioners with opening a dental office. The location will open sometime in 2023. 217-540-5100. www.heartland.com 11 The Human Bean will open at 1800 Pat Booker Road, Universal City. The Human Bean began in Oregon in 1998 and became a franchise in 2002. The business focuses on drive-thru coffee and espresso that can be enjoyed on the go. House specialties include
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NOW OPEN 1 Noli’s Vite Italian Restaurant on Dec. 20 celebrated the grand opening of a new location at 170 Buffalo Place, Cibolo. The restaurant opened in New Braunfels in 2019 with the goal of serving authen- tic Italian recipes with fresh ingredients. Dishes at the restaurant include pasta, home-baked dishes, appetizers, pizza, soups and salads. Some menu options include eggplant rollatini, fettuccine car-
bonara and frutti di mare. 830-632-5470. www.nolisvite.com COMING SOON 2 CityVet will be opening at 750 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo, after the retail center construction is complete sometime in 2023. CityVet offers medical, surgical, dental and other care for cats and dogs. They also offer services to board and accommodate pets while owners are away.
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in Schertz. Located at 17305 I-35 N., Ste. 123, the realty company helps its clients buy or sell a home, or locate a rental. The new office hosts a team of Realtors who serve the Schertz area. 210-664-2069. www.jbgoodwin.com 14 The Arena Tabletop Games on Jan. 8, celebrated its one-year anniver- sary at 11503 Loop 1604, Universal City. Arena is a local spot for tabletop gamers to sit down and play board games with a group. Customers can rent private rooms, bring their own board games, purchase a variety of figurine modeling equipment and more. 210-999-5225. www.thearenagames.org 15 Magnolia Roofing and Res- toration, LLC celebrated five years in Schertz in January. Located at 17305 I-35 N., Unit 115, Schertz, the busi- ness focuses on roofing, siding, gutters and solar panel services. 210-598-9379. www.magnoliarestorationtx.com IN THE NEWS 16 The city of Live Oak celebrated the unveiling of the Live Oak Police Depart- ment’s Honor Wall on Dec. 29. This wall recognizes those who have served at least 20 years as chief of police, police of- ficer or dispatcher. The wall also includes those who have died in the line of duty. The wall features 23 names and is located inside the Live Oak Police Department at 8022 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak.
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The city of Live Oak opened the new Acorn Playground located at the entrance of Main City Park. City leaders have plans to build a second playground in the hilltop area of the park.
the snowy mocha, the mexi-mocha and the muddy, a white chocolate espresso drink. The new location is expected to open in late 2023. 541-608-0564. www.thehumanbean.com RELOCATIONS 12 Cibolo Valley Small Animal Hospital will relocate to a larg- er space in 2023. The new location will be behind the existing space at 3929 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo. The business opened in 2014 and focuses on the care of small animals. 210-651-1384. www.cibolosmallanimalhospital.com ANNIVERSARIES 13 JB Goodwin Realtors celebrat- ed a one-year anniversary in January
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RENOVATION The city of Live Oak held a ribbon- cutting ceremony Dec. 10 for the Acorn Playground at Main City Park. Officials discussed the design for the new playground in October 2021 after finding it difficult to find replacement parts for the previous playground. The forest-themed Acorn Playground is located at the entrance of Main City Park, 18001 Park Drive, Live Oak. The city is also looking to design a playground, at an estimated cost
of $300,000, to replace one at the hilltop of Main City Park. The project will go through design and approval from council in 2023.
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Annual events to check out in 2023 SEPTEMBER 29 30: RE MAX SKYLIGHT BALLOON FESTIVAL The RE/MAX Skylight Balloon Fest features dozens of local vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and music, a family fun zone and hot air balloons. The festival brings in thousands of people each year. 16765 Lookout Road, Selma. 210-619-1952. www.skylightballoonfest.com APRIL 02: MOVIN’ ON MAIN The city of Schertz will partner with the Schertz Family YMCA to host an event to encourage physical activity, such as running, walking or biking on Main Street. The event will include tness demos, exercise stations, live music, food and more. Schertz Main Street, Schertz. 210-619-1850. www.schertz.com JULY 04: 4TH OF JULY JUBILEE The city of Schertz will host the annual 4th of July Jubilee complete with live music, a downtown parade, the Let Freedom Run 5K, a carnival and food. This event concludes with the Star-Spangled Spectacular reworks show. 9 a.m.-noon (parade), 5-10 p.m. (Jubilee). Various locations. 210-619-1000. www.schertz.com/465/special-events OCTOBER 28: CIBOLOFEST The city of Cibolo will host its annual event Cibolofest in October. City Council will decide on speci c activities, entertainment and other details in early 2023. Time and price TBD. 200 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-658-9900. www.cibolotx.gov
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JANUARY 21 JOIN A DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT Out of Bounds Disc Golf Pro Shop and Course will be hosting a mini-disc golf tournament, which uses the standard 18-hole course with mini discs. The tournament will be divided into divisions based on skill level, and newer players will be put in the silver division. Guests are encouraged to bring their own discs, and the business will o er a limited stock of mini discs. 9:30 a.m., noon (tee times). $5 entry fee with optional $5 ace pot and optional $10 side bet. Out of Bounds, 549 Tolle Road, Cibolo. 210-896-9283. www.outo oundsdiscgolf.com FEBRUARY 02 SEARCH FOR A NEW JOB Residents from Schertz and Cibolo, New Braunfels and Seguin are encouraged to attend the New Braunfels, Schertz, Seguin and Cibolo Regional Job Fair. The event will feature job opportunities from more than 40 public- and private-sector employers as well as presentations from city economic development corporations. Co ee, a light breakfast, lunch and a table will be provided to participating employers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. McKenna Events Center, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830-401-2476. https://info.seguinedc.com/regionaljobfair-2-2-23 The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area) will be hosting the Health and Home Show. This event will feature free health screenings and free u shots as well as booths with experts on health and wellness, home renovation, repairs, lawn care and more. Attendees can expect free samples and hourly presentations on preventative health care, as well as area updates. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. 210-619-1952. www.thechamber.info. (Courtesy The Chamber)
The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will feature competitive bull riding and other Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events, daily entertainment, midway rides and the livestock show. Throughout the 17 days, attendees can expect fan favorites, such as Mutton Bustin’, fundraisers such as the livestock auction that funds youth scholarships and great fair food. $10 (access to the grounds); concerts and other events cost extra. 723 AT&T Center Parkway. www.sarodeo.com (Courtesy San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo) The city of Schertz will be hosting the annual Mother/ Son and Daddy/Daughter Dance. The theme this year is “Under the Big Top,” which focuses on the circus. The event will include music, dancing, refreshments, crafts and more. 4-6 p.m. (mothers and sons), 7-9 p.m. (fathers and daughters). $12 (children), $18 (adults). Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. 210-619-1850. www.schertz.com 17 ATTEND A GALA The Judson Education Foundation will host the Casino 04 DANCE WITH YOUR CHILDREN Royale Gala, which helps raise funds for the organization. The event will feature an evening of cocktails, dinner and casino games. Chips will be converted to tickets at the end of gaming, which can be used for ra e items. 5:30 p.m. Admission starts at $100, which includes one admission ticket, a drink ticket and $500 in gambling chips. San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. 210-945-5414. Universal City will bring back its winter celebration, Snowfest, with food, carnival rides, shopping, live entertainment and more activities for the community to enjoy. Admission includes unlimited rides on all carnival attractions. 1-8 p.m. Free (age 2 and under), $15 (general admission). Universal City Park, 305 North Blvd., Universal City. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com/694/snowfest www.judsonisd.org/jefgala 18 PLAY IN THE SNOW
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SCHERTZ Located within Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal counties, the city of Schertz is around 32.27 square miles. The city was incorporated in 1958.
CIBOLO Located in Guadalupe County, the city of Cibolo was incorporated in 1965. It is about 7.53 square miles and features a historic downtown.
UNIVERSAL CITY Located in Bexar County, the city of Universal City is about 5.6 square miles. Incorporated in 1960, it is across from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
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ASIAN POLYNESIAN 12 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill 7929 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak 210 308 5533 www.hawaiianbros.com $$ 13 Two Pocha Korean BBQ 8251 Agora Parkway, Ste. 101, Selma 726 999 2694 www.facebook.com/TWOPOCHA $$$ MEXICAN 14 Las Pichanchas Cafe 602 Main Street, Schertz 210 257 0640 www.facebook.com/people/Las-Pichanchas- Schertz $$ B 15 Taco Palenque 17605 N. I 35 Frontage Road, Schertz 210 600 4208 www.tacopalenque.com $$ B K ITALIAN 16 Noli’s Vite Italian Kitchen 170 Bu alo Place, Cibolo
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BEVERAGES 9 Big Hops- Cibolo 4470 Green Valley Road, Ste. 145, Cibolo 210 251 3342 www.facebook.com/BigHopsCibolo $ H 10 The Hidden Grove 539 Main Street, Schertz 210 616 2016 www.hiddengrovetx.com $ H SWEETS 11 Frostbite Soft Serve 820 Main Street, Ste. A, Schertz 210 281 4032 www.facebook.com/frostbite.softserve $
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Meals on Wheels San Antonio can provide more meals with the support of the Bexar County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)! Please give us a call if you are: • Not able to prepare your own meals • 62 years+ • Have proof of residency for living in:
The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area) hosted a ribbon cutting for the Pastry Corner.
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FEATURED THE PASTRY CORNER
Schertz Somerset Universal City Von Ormy
Alamo Heights Balcones Heights
Helotes Kirby Leon Valley Live Oak
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Located at 201 Rawe Ave., Cibolo, The Pastry Corner celebrated a soft opening in September. Bakery owners worked to open the permanent location throughout 2022 after attending local events as vendors. The Pastry Corner o ers fresh, from- scratch breads, cookies, croissants and other pastries. 210-437-2259. www.thepastrycornertx.com
Call us at 210-735-5115 to see if you meet all of the eligibility criteria and start the application process! If you don’t live in one of these areas or meet the above criteria, you can apply online at mowsatx.org/referral If you don’t need meals, but want to learn more about volunteering, donating, or referring someone else for services, visit www.mowsatx.org
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HOME 23 Floor & Decor 4200 IKEA RBFCU Parkway, Live Oak 210 962 6718 www. ooranddecor.com 24 Goodwill 7693 N. Loop 1604 E., Live Oak 210 924 8581 www.goodwill.org COMING 2023 25 Rug Shop USA 617 Pat Booker Road, Universal City 210 419 5577 www.rugshopusa.net ENTERTAINMENT GAMES 26 The Arena Tabletop Games 11503 E. Loop 1604 N., Ste. 104, www.thearenagames.org 27 BattlePub Games 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 1168, San Antonio 830 215 0355 www.battlepub.com 28 Kwest Club Escape Adventures 700 W. FM 78, Ste. 105, Cibolo 210 437 4517 www.kwestclub.com BOOKS 29 Cibolo Chicks Bookstore 9330 Corporate Drive, Ste. 702, Selma 210 263 9207 www.cibolochicksbookstore.com Universal City 210 999 5225
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Doss Audiology & Hearing Center Celebrates 10 Years in Schertz
DR. PHALLON DOSS
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Dr. Phallon Doss’ passion for helping others started while attending Judson High School in Converse, where she studied American Sign Language in a four-year program and became involved with the Deaf community. “I learned sign language and wanted to have a profession that supported that community and worked with them because I developed a passion for it,” Doss said. That passion led to starting her own business, and in 2023, Doss Audiology celebrates its 10th anniversary. “We have been in Schertz since 2013 and in 2018, opened up a location in Flo- resville. We have grown substantially from our early days,” Doss said. “We now have three audiologists between the two locations. The communities have been fantastic to us.” Additionally, Doss is the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD’s audiologist. Her duties include checking on students in the school to make sure their hearing aids are working properly and to make sure they have the equipment needed for the school year. “That’s been really fun, and I have been doing that for seven years now. We are really steeped into the community, and I am seeing kids that I started seeing when they were little and now they are in college,” Doss said. “It’s been really great to see that evolution.” “Our offices staff only Doctors of Audiology, so patients will only receive the highest level and quality of care,” Doss said. “Our goal is to really treat the patient and develop individualized treatment plans for everyone.” Doss Audiology has been voted Best Hearing Care Provider- San Antonio by Senior Resource Guide and Dr. Doss has been named a Healthcare Hero and 40 Under 40 honoree by the San Antonio Business Journal. “It’s amazing how far Doss Audiology has come in the past 10 years. It is certainly more than I could have ever imagined or even hoped for. I’m so grateful to our community for supporting this woman-owned small business.” says Doss.
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Road work on Cibolo Valley Drive rehabilitation project to continue through the end of 2023
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BY JARRETT WHITENER
8 from Schlather Street to FM 78 began on Jan. 4 and completed the mill and overlay on Jan. 10. The line work on the project is expected to begin on Jan. 20. “We are working on that schedule, and we are hoping to get it done in the earlier part of January if possi- ble, but we are moving forward with that,” Fousse said. Segment 3, which begins near West Borg eld Road and ends at Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo, will be the nal segment to be completed. Rehabilitation work on segment 3 began on Dec. 20. According to Capital Improve- ments Program Manager Elvin Hernandez, the Cibolo Valley Drive rehabilitation project is ahead of schedule, and the entirety of the project is estimated to be complete by early summer.
PROJECT PROGRESS The Cibolo Valley Drive rehabilitation project began in August and is expect- ed to be complete in the summer.
The Cibolo Valley Drive rehabili- tation project is set to be completed in 2023, with major road segments under construction in the early part of the year. Public Works Director Timothy Fousse said segments 1 and 2 are complete. These start at Everyday Way and end near the area of the road near the intersection at West Borgfeld Road. The rehabilitation of segments 4, 5, 6 and 7, which begin in front of Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo and end at Old Wiederstein Road, was completed in December, Fousse said. The northern piece of segment 8, which includes North Main Street from Schlather Street to FM 1103, was completed in November. The remaining portion of Segment
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CITY & COUNTY
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Voters choose incumbent, City Council member for Schertz and Cibolo mayors, respectively
Schertz City Council discusses land acquisition, Fire Station No. 4 locale
OTHER STORIES TO FOLLOW IN 2023
NEW DISTRICTS The city of Cibolo is working on a redistricting timeline, which is estimated to be nished in 2025.
BUYING PROPERTY
Heroes Memorial set for 2023 The city of Selma began a project to add a Heroes Memorial to City Hall in 2022, and the project is expected to nish in 2023. The estimated $835,000 project is funded through certi cates of obligation bonds passed in 2019. The memorial will honor veterans as well as rst responders, EMS, and others who serve and protect the area. Cibolo to hold May special election The city of Cibolo will hold a special election May 6, according to a city announcement. The election will decide who will ll the District 5 City Council seat after it was left vacant by Mark Allen, who was elected mayor Jan. 3. Allen’s City Council term will expire in 2024. Allen succeeds Stosh Boyle, who had been mayor since 2017. Those interested in running for the seat can le an application beginning Jan. 18. The deadline to le is 5 p.m. Feb. 17, according to the announcement. Those interested must be Cibolo residents and have lived in District 5 for one year prior to the May 6 election date. For the application or information, visit www.cibolotx.gov or call the city secretary’s o ce at 210-566-6111.
The city of Schertz is looking to purchase land from Schertz- Cibolo-Universal City ISD for the construction of Fire Station No. 4.
BY JARRETT WHITENER
lights on Schertz Parkway. Rogers said having a station that serves the industrial area and some homes north of I-35 would help put the city in compliance with drive time standards set by the National Fire Protection Association. “With that re station, where we want to put it, those issues are put to bed,” he said. Council raised questions regarding the utilities in the area and the logistics of developing the property should it be acquired. Fire Station No. 4 is to be funded through a $15.4 million bond that passed in 2021. Sta will continue working on the acquisition plan and will update the council at a future meeting. No action was taken on this item, and City Council reserves the right to decide the land acquisition is not feasible and discuss a di erent location for the re station.
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Newly created districts 1 and 2 take e ect At-large districts 5 and 6
BY JARRETT WHITENER
SCHERTZ City Council on Dec. 6 held a workshop to discuss poten- tially acquiring land that is owned by Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. Sta proposed the city acquire approximately 31 acres of property, which is located o Wiederstein Road east of Schertz Parkway. Part of the discussion was for about 5 acres of the property to be used for the future Fire Station No. 4, which would provide service to the indus- trial area north of I-35. Fire Chief Greg Rogers gave a presentation to council, explaining a new re station in that location would also help with response times of other stations by removing that area from their route. The area from Schertz Parkway to I-35 is more than 2.5 miles, which Rogers said increases drive and response times due to the tra c from the school district and multiple tra c
in as the new member for City Council Place 2, which has been vacant since Rosemary Scott resigned in 2022. For the Cibolo mayoral race, Mark Allen led with 1,296 votes, or 71.4% of votes, while Summer-Marie Brown received 519, or 28.6% of votes, according to uno cial results for the Jan. 3 runo elections in Cibolo. Allen will become the new mayor of Cibolo, replacing Stosh Boyle, who had been mayor since 2017. Since Allen is the District 5 council member with a term set to expire in 2024, being sworn in as mayor will result in the City Council needing to decide how best to ll the vacant seat. Winners will be sworn in after votes are canvassed.
CIBOLO AND SCHERTZ In Schertz, incumbent Ralph Gutierrez received 1,569, or 61.36% of votes, winning the seat for mayor against Cedric B. Edwards Sr., who received 988, or 38.64% of votes, according to uno cial results for the Jan. 3 runo elections in Schertz. Gutier- rez was rst elected mayor in 2019. In the race for Schertz City Council Place 2, Michelle Watson led with 1,375, or 57.17% of votes, against her opponent, Ti any M. Gibson, who received 1,030, or 42.83% of votes. Following the canvassing of the votes, Gutierrez will remain the mayor of Schertz, and Watson will be sworn
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CIBOLO City Council began redis- tricting conversations in January 2022, deciding to create at-large districts that will begin in 2024 as well as redrawing current districts. Throughout 2023, the city will work on approving the new districts with public hearings and other input opportunities available in the rst quarter of the year.
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ELECTION RESULTS Ralph Gutierrez and Mark Allen won the mayoral races for Schertz and Cibolo, respectively. Following the canvassing of votes, they will be sworn in as mayor. Michelle Watson won the race for Schertz City Council Place 2.
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Summer-Marie Brown: 28.6%
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Higher pay, incentives draw employees to schools
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Comal ISD plans for bond election The board of trustees plan to put forward a bond package in May. The district put together the Comal Forward Committee, which oversees funding selections for the May 2023 bond package. During board of trustees meetings, the committee has brought forward plans to purchase buses, technology and campus improvements. The total cost of the bond package and exact bond items have not been nalized. The last day to call for an election is Feb. 17.
BY TRICIA SCHWENNESEN
SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY & JUDSON ISDs District o cials for Judson and Schertz-Cibo- lo-Universal City ISDs said just before the winter holiday break they are still short-sta ed, but each district began 2023 with fewer vacancies and plans in place to recruit additional teach- ers, bus drivers and other sta . Both districts raised salaries and o ered incentives; hosted job fairs, and meet-and-greet events; and used social media and marketing campaigns to boost sta ng numbers, district communications o cers said. As of late December, Judson ISD reported 82 vacancies for profes- sional sta , down from 250, and another 75 vacancies for auxiliary sta , down from 204 vacancies at the beginning of the school year, said Joseph Guidry, JISD’s assistant superintendent of human resources. “We’re still short teachers,” Guidry said. “For [kindergarten] through
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD hosted a student teacher meet-and-greet Nov. 29 where students could mix and mingle with teachers and principals to get to know the district better.
COURTESY SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY ISD
“Overall, I think we’re in pretty good shape,” Cannon said. “We’re really trying to be innovative. We’re really trying to nd ways to build a pipeline of teachers.” HELP WANTED Open positions can be found online. To apply for a job in Judson ISD, visit https://judsonisd.tedk12.com/ hire/index.aspx. To apply for a job in Schertz- Cibolo-Universal City ISD, visit www.scuc.txed.net/domain/39.
[ fth grade] we’re okay. We’re not where we want to be, but I think we are better o at the elementary level.” Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City also faced sta ng shortages at the start of the 2022-23 school year, Chief Human Resources O cer Linda Cannon said, but things were looking better by the end of the rst semester. Heading into 2023 there were 12 teaching positions open, down from 13 at the start of the school year, and another 62 open auxiliary posi- tions, down from 90, Cannon said.
PREVIOUS BONDS
Plans progress on Judson ISD school The board of trustees on Dec. 15 approved the rankings for the selection of an architectural rm to complete the design of the new elementary school, which will be located in Selma for a cost of up to $62 million. With a design, the district will bid out the project and begin work on the new school building. This project is part of the bond package voters approved in November. • 2015: $147.4 million • 2017: $263.5 million • 2021: $411.3 million SOURCE: COMAL ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
Judson ISD begins work with rm to hire superintendent
SEARCH TIMELINE
BY JARRETT WHITENER
appointed interim superin- tendent, and a request for quali cations was issued to nd a search rm. After hearing presen- tations from three rms, the board unanimously decided to begin negotia- tions with Hazard Young Attea and Associates. District 6 Trustee Renée A. Paschall recommended
trustees o er a more competitive rate.
OAKMONT BEND
Board trustees are moving quickly to hire a new superintendent. Nov. 21: Superintendent Jeanette Ball resigns. Jan. 3: Trustees approve a search rm. March 30*: Trustees aim to receive job candidates. *DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
JUDSON ISD The board of trustees Jan. 3 approved a rm to help with the search for a new superintendent. The move came in the wake of former Super- intendent Jeanette Ball’s resignation in November. At a meeting Dec. 1, Milton “Rob” Fields III was
“HYA had that schedule of fees 50% to be invoiced at one particular time and 25% at another time,” Paschall said, with another 25% still due. “That is something that, if we were to choose them, that we would talk with them about.”
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Loop 410 North. The nal portion of the three-part project will be I-35 NEX North, which will focus on I-35 between FM 3009 and FM 1103. This project is unfunded, Lopez said. Lopez said future travel times are expected to improve by 41%-48% on I-35 from FM 3009 to the AT&T Center, which is 15.5 miles. “Without the I-35 NEX project, travel time is about 29 minutes on the main lanes of I-35,” she said. “With the I-35 NEX project, travel time will be 17 minutes on the main lanes and 15 minutes on the elevated lanes.” Traversing the future In 1984, the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, a regional nonpro t public-private partner- ship, was created to support long-term infrastruc- ture and economic development for the corridor. Corridor Council President Ross Milloy said $10 billion will be put into I-35 growth over the next ve to 10 years from planned projects alone. In 2016, the Lone Star Rail District, which was to be a commuter rail between Austin and San Anto- nio, died after a vote from CAMPO. But Milloy said he believes the idea of rail is likely to return. “I still think that a rail connection between Austin and San Antonio is necessary and inevitable,” he said. Another organization, San Antonio-based VIA Metropolitan Transit, is in the early stages of starting a pilot program—once funding is secured—that will provide public bus routes between the two cities with stops in San Marcos and New Braunfels. Other concerns for the corridor—especially within Austin and San Antonio—are water and air quality, Milloy said. Should the two cities move into nonattainment— or “smog city” classi cation due to ground-level ozone measurements—it would lead to restrictions on development and could lead to inspection fees across Bexar County, Milloy said. To help ght pollution, the Electric Transporta- tion Compact was created in 2020 and tasked with responding to the leading cause of air pollution in the South Central Texas region. The organization is working with Bexar and Travis counties to upgrade eets to electric vehicles. Economic growth San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the corri- dor growing into a metroplex is an inevitability. “My hope is that in the process, the two cities become better versions of themselves and specif- ically San Antonio continues to grow into a more inclusively prosperous place that retains its unique cultural heritage,” Nirenberg said. He would also like the city to look toward connec- tivity between the east and west sides, Nirenberg said. “With progress on the north-south line well underway, it’s time to look even further into the future and plot a course for a corridor connecting east and west San Antonio—and elevate the poten- tial of historically underserved areas,” he said. As Austin and San Antonio continue to thrive and
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informationo cerfortheTexasDepartmentofTrans- portation, said the organization is working to address future tra c growth and congestion on I-35. Each day, 100,000-150,000 vehicles use the sec- tion of I-35 between San Antonio and Austin. Many of these vehicles are carrying people commuting on a daily basis, Lopez said. TxDOT projects include the I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX), which is a three-part project that will add elevated lanes and additional lanes on the interstate. The central portion of the project broke ground in May and will add 9.5 miles of elevated nontolled lanes from Loop 410 North to FM 3009, Lopez said. This $1.5 billion project is part of the Texas Clear Lanes initiative, which focuses on addressing con- gestion throughout the state. The project is expected to be completed in 2027. In 2024, TxDOT will begin work on I-35 NEX South, which runs from North Walters Street to
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Jordan Matney, New Braunfels assistant city manager, said the position of cities on the I-35 corridor has in uenced its economic growth and development. “I think when I-35 traverses your city, you’re sort of primed for growth,” Matney said. “I think the entire state of Texas is seeing a large amount of growth within the last 10-20 years. And a lot of those cities on the I-35 corridor ... have seen some rapid development.” Connecting the corridor Alongside population increases, tra c will increase throughout the corridor, and businesses will continue to move in, leaving organizations, such as AAMPO and CAMPO, to plan ahead and pri- oritize future road projects. Laura Lopez, the San Antonio district public
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