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School resource ocers protect school campuses in the cities of Schertz and Cibolo. The Cibolo Police Department will continue to supply ve ocers to area schools as it lls its own ocer vacancies.

COURTESY CITY OF CIBOLO

Supplying school resource ocers

2011, which provided ve SROs to schools in Cibolo. Discussion on the agreement has been ongoing since April 9 as the city has worked to maneuver budget funds to help create new patrol positions for the police department.

This agreement assists the district in having ocers at every campus as required by House Bill 3, which was signed into law in 2023. This change requires nine total SROs in Cibolo, with one at each campus in the city. This is a change from the original agreement in

BY JARRETT WHITENER

All Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD schools in the city of Cibolo will be supported by local patrol ocers serving as school resource ocers, or SROs, following an agreement approved July 23 between the city and school district.

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Transportation: FM 1518 widening construction to continue causing trac shifts, delays (Page 11)

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• Opened Aug. 10 • 646 FM 78, Ste. 145, Cibolo • www.orangeleafyogurt.com

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6 Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse The Colorado-based pizza chain offers New York-style pizza, wings, calzones, sandwiches, wraps, salads and pastas in addition to 72 craft beers on tap. • Opened July 29 • 18238 N. I-35, Ste. 107, Cibolo • www.parryspizza.com/locations/cibolo 7 P. Terry’s Burger Stand The Austin-based chain restaurant focuses on burgers, fries and desserts. • Opens July 31 • 961 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo • www.pterrys.com 8 Scooter’s Coffee Beverages at the drive-thru coffee shop include hot drinks, iced drinks, blenders, smoothies, teas and limited- time drinks. Scooter’s Coffee was founded in Nebraska in 1998 and has over 800 franchise locations. • Opened July 15 • 112 Rodeo Way, Cibolo • www.scooterscoffee.com 9 Vista Salon Suites The luxury salon suites offer booths for salon professionals in the beauty industry. The Live Oak location offers 62 suites for a variety of salon needs. • Opened July 23 • 7521 N. Loop 1604 E., Live Oak • www.vistasalonsuites.com 10 Cibolo Modern Dentistry A new dental practice has opened its doors off Cibolo Valley Drive. Cibolo Modern Dentistry offers emergency dental services, crowns, teeth cleanings, endodontics and other dental treatment. • Opened July 26 • 813 Cibolo Valley Drive, Ste. 130, Cibolo • www.Cibolomoderndentistry.com

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10 3 Fluffbutts The business offers full-service pet grooming for dogs and cats including deshedding treatments, nail trims, teeth brushing and more. • Opened July 24 • 4470 Green Valley Road, Ste. 103, Cibolo • www.fluffbuttsgrooming.com 1518 Schertz 4 On The Grind Coffee The drive-thru coffee chain offers a selection of coffee, tea, smoothies, energy drinks and other menu items. • Opened July 18

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11 Total Wireless Covered by the Verizon network, Total Wireless offers no long-term contracts. Instead, the phone service focuses on affordable plans utilizing unlimited talk and text alongside access to Verizon 5G service. • Opened July 15 • 1924 Pat Booker Road, Universal City • www.totalbyverizon.com

• Opening TBD • 1420 Schertz Parkway, Ste. 290, Schertz • Facebook: Howzit Hawaiian Kitchen

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14 NuSpine Chiropractic The clinic specializes in care for a variety of health issues, such as migraines, chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle strain and more. Treatments are available for children and adults, including pregnant women. • Opening Aug. 9 • 18238 I-35 N., Ste. 131, Cibolo • www.nuspine.com

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12 Einstein Bros. Bagels The bakery serves a variety of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch bagels and dessert items. Alongside bagel and food offerings, beverages including coffee, tea and juice are available. The chain was founded in 1995, and has since expanded to more than 650 locations. • Opening in mid-October 13 Howzit Hawaiian Kitchen The restaurant serves a variety of beef, chicken, seafood and noodle dishes including Hawaiian salted pork, Spam musubi, Korean chicken wings, desserts and more. This restaurant offers catering. It will be located near Randy G’s Homemade Ice Cream. • 17331 N. I-35, Schertz • www.einsteinbros.com

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16 Umiya The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant also offers other options including sashimi, soups, salads, hibachi and noodles for a flat fee. The new restaurant also offers specialty rolls, hand rolls and

15 Natural Bridge Caverns The theme park celebrated its 60th anniversary on July 3. In celebration, the company launched a new educational collaboration with the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation to promote educational activities in support of conservation. The most recent addition—the Hidden Wonders tour—features new lighting, new sound, a new light show and a conveyor system ride. • 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

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Government

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Universal City awards contract for Comprehensive Plan Universal City City Council on July 16 approved the awarding of a contract for an update to the Comprehensive Plan, which serves as a guide for city enhancements over the next 15-20 years. This decision was made in a 3-3 council vote, with Mayor Tom Maxwell breaking the tie in favor of the contract. Meeting highlights Council member Phil Vaughan voted against the approval of moving forward with the plan, citing other uses for city funds such as additional retrucks or street improvements. “I still remain highly skeptical that this is a good use of taxpayer resources,” Vaughan said. Mayor Pro-Tem Christina Fitzpatrick voted in favor of the plan and said it is benecial for planning for the future of the city. “We can’t just keep our eyes on this year,” she said. “We have to look forward, and every decision

Live Oak Animal Control recognized as no-kill shelter Live Oak Animal Control saved 91.67% of animals served in 2023, according to data from the national nonprot organization Best Friends Animal Society, which des- ignated the shelter with no-kill status for exceeding 90%. What else? The nonprot identied Texas as a top priority state for reaching no-kill status by 2025. Data shows 407 pets were saved in 2023 of the 444 that entered the shelter.

Plan overview The plan will highlight a vision for the city, which can be used over 15-20 years.

Land use and zoning

Transportation and mobility Image, identity and community character

Community facilities and infrastructure

Economic scal conditions

SOURCE: CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Hospital construction during early hours starting in August To assist in moving the construction of Univer- sity Health Retama Hospital forward, Selma City Council approved a noise ordinance variance July 11 which allows the construction company to work between the hours of 5-7 a.m. The variance will also allow for construction work between 1-2 a.m. for up to seven days out of a calendar month. With the variance, the construction company is expected to work during these hours starting in August. Meeting highlights During the meeting, City Administrator Johnny Casias said the variance would allow the construc- tion company to work early and avoid extreme temperatures that are not conducive to the type of work being done. Originally, the variance allowing work between we make needs to stand the test of time or, hon- estly, it’s going to be judged by the test of time.” With the council at a tie on whether to move forward, Maxwell approved the motion. What’s next? The plan will be put together by Matrix Design Group, who will organize public input opportuni- ties for residents to give feedback on the identity of the city. These opportunities will be scheduled at a later date with information and updates posted on the city website and social media pages.

444 animals entered the shelter

91.67% of animals saved

SOURCE: BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Nancy Cain announces retirement

Construction timeframe

• February 2024: Hospital construction began • July 2024: City council approves noise variance • August 2024 : Early morning construction to begin • November 2024 : Variance to be reconsidered • Early 2027: Hospital construction to be completed

Garden Ridge City

Council on July 9 accepted the retirement letter for City Manager Nancy Cain. Cain has worked in the city of Garden Ridge for 22 years and has worked in municipal government for 43 years.

SOURCE: UNIVERSITY HEALTH, CITY OF SELMACOMMUNITY IMPACT

1-2 a.m. was proposed to last until June 2025, but following concern from Mayor Tom Daly and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Parma, the variance was approved through November. This change allows the city to revisit the variance if the construction work leads to an increase in citizen complaints about the noise. Daly raised concerns about the noise levels of the large equipment constantly moving in reverse. A representative from the construction company said vehicles and equipment will be mostly moving forward during the early hours, which should help limit the loud noises from vehicles backing up. This variance will be brought back to council in November, and construction on the hospital is expected to be completed in early 2027.

Nancy Cain

Cain said Garden Ridge has provided her with the best mayors, council members and sta of her career. “I think it’s time to bring in some new ideas, new thoughts, some new energy,” Cain said during the meeting. Moving forward The retirement letter states Cain’s last day as city manager will be March 22, 2025. City council will consider next steps in August.

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Education

BY EDMOND ORTIZ & JARRETT WHITENER

Alamo Colleges District approves budget Alamo Colleges District trustees voted July 13 to approve a $528 million operational budget for fiscal year 2024-25, a document that includes a 3.5% pay raise for all employees. Zooming in ACD’s new budget includes $5 million for the district’s AlamoPromise program, which helps graduating Bexar County high school seniors to pursue higher education by covering students’ tuition and fees. This level of assistance is offered to such students after financial aid awards are applied for up to three years, or until the comple- tion of an associate degree or academic certifi- cate, whichever comes first. ACD officials said the AlamoPromise program is available to students graduating from Bexar County public school districts as well as charter, private and home schools.

Judson ISD to update campus fencing Fifteen Judson ISD campuses will receive perimeter fencing to heighten campus security. The board of trustees on July 18 approved the selection of general contracting services for the second phase of the district-wide perimeter fencing and gates project. The overview The first phase of the project broke ground in February, which included fencing upgrades to five campuses. Funds for the project are allocated from the safety and security bond passed by vot- ers in 2022. The Judson High School project is funded through 2017 bond funds. According to documents submitted by district staff, the project cost is around $1.6 million for all 15 campuses.

Budget breakdown

$30.3 million for student-focused strategies $11.9 million market rate adjustment for employees

$528M operational budget

SOURCE: ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT/COMMUNITY IMPACT

The new budget also includes $22 million for the district’s AlamoBooks+ program, which widens student access to textbooks and other materials needed to support their collegiate journey, ACD officials said. Additionally, the new budget contains $1.3 mil- lion for the AlamoU initiative, which introduces bachelor’s degree programs in specific career fields, such as nursing, operations management, cybersecurity and cloud computing. District officials said students interested in pursuing AlamoU bachelor’s programs will expe- rience a seamless, cost-efficient transition into a four-year degree with no credit loss.

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Transportation

BY JARRETT WHITENER

• Cost: $73 million • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation 2 Alton Boulevard repairs Project: Road repairs will be conducted on Alton Boulevard from Mountcrest Drive to Chippewa Boulevard. This project was approved by Selma City Council alongside the reconstruction of Retama Parkway. Update: Road repairs will be done on one half of the roadway at a time with access given for residents to get in and out of driveways around the construction areas. During construction, equipment and workers may be stationed along the road. • Timeline: June-November • Cost: $5.31 million (includes Retama Parkway cost) • Funding source: city of Selma 3 Lower Seguin Road reconstruction Project: The Cibolo portion of Lower Seguin Road will be reconstructed over three phases. The rst phase includes closures from the low-water crossing to Weir Road and from Weir Road to the southern portion of Haeckerville Road. Update: The section from Weir Road to the southern part of Haeckerville Road will remain closed to through trac as crews continue to work. The second phase will reconstruct the road from the northern portion of Haeckerville Road to Pfannsteil Lane. • Timeline: June-late summer • Cost: $3.49 million • Funding sources: city of Cibolo, Guadalupe County 4 I10 Corridor East expansion Project: The project includes the expansion of the frontage roads from two-way to one-way access with turnarounds at cross-street intersections, and the expansion of sections of I-10 and the interchange at I-410 and I-10. Update: Phases of construction from Loop 1604 to Pel Road and from I-410 East to the Bexar County line are expected to be completed in 2024, leaving the segment at the I-410 and I-10 interchange to be completed in 2025. • Timeline: 2016-2025 • Cost: $450 million • Funding source: TxDOT

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nal phase of the project. Update: With the start of work on Phase 1, drivers can expect temporary trac shifts during weekday daytime hours. Phase 1 focuses on utility work, and work at the FM 78 and FM 1518 intersection. • Timeline: June-2028

Ongoing projects

1 FM 1518 expansion Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to I-10 will be expanded into a four-lane corridor with a raised median. A shared- use path and sidewalk will also be constructed in the

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Development

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1 Borgfeld Plaza Project: The two-building strip center will offer units ranging from 1,750 square feet to around 16,000 square feet. The development is located behind Buffalo Plaza and will feature retail space and a space for restaurants. The area is near a new H-E-B and Walmart. Update: Leasing opportunities were updated for the facilities, stating the spaces will be available in March 2025, including restaurant patio space for corner units. • Location: West Borgfeld Road, Cibolo • Timeline: 2023-25 • Size: 13.58 acres 2 Schertz Station Project: Embrey and Merit Commercial Real Estate are working to construct a multiuse development featuring a multifamily project alongside retail. The approximately 257,000 square feet of commercial space consisting of eight pad sites facing I-35 will be anchored by the existing EVO Entertainment and Santikos. Update: Work on the development has been underway for around six months, with construction on the multifamily portion going vertical in May. • Location: Cibolo Valley Drive and I-35 North, Schertz • Timeline: 2024-26 • Size: 74 acres

3 Reunion Development Project: The multiuse development is planned to include multifamily residential and retail space with room for public accessible park land. In addition, the developer Reunion Development Partners also plans to add medical office space, a hotel, senior living, restaurants and more. Update: While the plans for development are still underway, the Economic Development Corporation of Universal City will be partially funding parts of the development in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. • Location: Loop 1604 behind the H-E-B and Walmart in Universal City Project: The 288-unit multifamily development will include a club facility featuring entertainment space, a cafe, a resort-style pool with cabanas and an indoor/ outdoor fitness facility. The apartment units feature full-size washers and dryers in the units, stainless steel appliances, oversized patios and more. Update: Applications and tours for the apartments have opened on the development website as the multifamily building nears completion. • Timeline: TBD • Size: 43 acres 4 Us Cibolo

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• Location: Cibolo Crossing, Cibolo • Timeline: October 2022-fall 2024 • Size: 288 units

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Events

BY THALIA GUZMAN

• Free (admission) • Main Street between Pfeil Road and Loop 539, Cibolo • www.cibolotx.gov

August

Paws to Read Children can practice their reading skills by reading a book to a trained therapy animal in a quiet, relaxed setting. A therapy animal team and each child will sign up for a 10-minute reading time. Registration is required. • Aug. 21, 5-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Schertz Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz • www.schertz.com Live Trivia Nights at The Break Room Participants will test their trivia skills every Thursday night in August at The Break Room.

September

Ed-ZOO-Cation in the Park The city of Schertz is partnering with the San Antonio Zoo Center for Conservation and other groups for their educational nature series Ed-ZOO-Cation in the Park. The September event will focus on horned lizards, carpenter ants and other animals.

• Sept. 7, 10 a.m. • Free (admission) • Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 W. Schaefer Road, Schertz • www.schertz.com

Wiener Dog Races The live racing season at Retama Park will end with Wiener dog races happening between horse races. Other activities like bounce castles, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo and games are

• Aug. 22, 7-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8084 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak • Facebook: The Break Room

Coffee with a Cop This event brings Garden Ridge police officers and the community members they serve together over coffee to discuss issues and learn more about each other. • Sept. 11, 9 a.m. • Free • First United Bank, 19099 FM 2252, Garden Ridge • www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us

free with admission. • Aug. 17, 6:15 p.m. • $5 (general admission)

Cibolo Downtown Market Days This event features local vendors, artisans, and businesses. The market is held on the fourth Saturday of every month. Vendor registration, booth rental and temporary food permit information is available on the city’s website. • Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma • www.retamapark.com/events/buy-tickets

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Real estate

Median home sales prices in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom were down slightly from June 2023 to June 2024, with the exception of ZIP codes 78266 and 78233. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

June 2023

June 2024

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$408,000 $354,990 $383,500 $310,000 $258,500

$443,450 $349,000 $365,000 $301,000 $266,000

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Homes sold by price point

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June 2024

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Average days on market

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+73.68%

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+63.16%

+29.09%

$400,000-$599,999

129

$200,000-$399,999

<$199,999

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From the cover

Supplying school resource officers

BY JARRETT WHITENER

The cause

In a nutshell

has 28 patrol officers, and Live Oak has 16. Andres said the addition of five patrol positions would bring the city to the appropriate staffing levels to serve the estimated 32,000 residents. Council member Joel Hicks and Mayor Mark Allen said they believe surrounding cities have more general fund revenue—where police fund- ing comes from—than Cibolo due to economic development differences.

Cibolo City Council first decided to look at the interlocal agreement due to a need for more police officers conducting patrol on city streets. Police Chief Thedrick Andres presented to City Council July 16 outlining the composition of the police department compared to surrounding cit- ies. He said Cibolo has 18 patrol positions with two dual-assignment positions, which serve multiple roles in the department. Comparatively, Schertz

The city of Cibolo will provide five school resource officers to the district until the city fills vacancies within the police department, and after patrol positions are filled, the city will provide up to nine total SROs, according to city documents. Cibolo City Attorney George Hyde said the district will compensate the SROs. Deanna Jackson, SCUCISD director of communications and community engagement, said once the Cibolo Police Department is completely staffed, the district’s total financial commitment to the city will be just over $1 million. While CPD works on staffing, the district will fill in SRO vacancies with off-duty officers, ensuring one SRO per campus. SCUCISD Superintendent Paige Meloni said the goal is to ensure student safety. “It has been our intent to fulfill HB3 with a licensed police officer on every campus, and it has been our intention and our want to do that with our cities where our schools lie,” Meloni said.

2022 city population estimates

Current police force staffing

Patrol staff

Command staff

32,640

Cibolo

42,545

Schertz

30,318

Seguin

15,726

Live Oak

SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 5-YEAR AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY ESTIMATES, CITY OF CIBOLO/COMMUNITY IMPACT

5 school resource officers to be provided in September

What they’re saying

During the July 23 meeting, members of Cibolo City Council highlighted the importance of ensuring the police department was fully staffed with the five new positions added before allocating officers to the school district. For the school district, the board of trustees will continue to work with local municipalities to ensure school safety by providing officers. “Our parents’ No. 1 goal for their students is the safety and security of said students,” Meloni said.

9 patrol positions to fill

“We have got to make sure that our streets and our city is protected.” JOEL HICKS, CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

9 total school resource officers to be provided

$1 million invested by SCUCISD

SOURCES: CITY OF CIBOLO, SCHERTZ-CIBOLO- UNIVERSAL CITY ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Moving forward

over the agreement or for a subcommittee to be created. Hyde said the agreement will be revisited each March to be reviewed by the council, and any budgetary changes will require council approval. Officers will be available on all campuses within SCUCISD at the start of the school year.

Jackson said while Cibolo works on staffing the police department, the district will staff campuses with commissioned off-duty police officers. As of July 23, the Cibolo Police Department had a total of nine patrol vacancies, including the five positions that were created. City Council will also determine the best method of reviewing the new agreement each year, whether that be for city staff to look

With the approval of the agreement, Cibolo City Council will approve an update to city policy during a future meeting, which will outline the SRO job description alongside the creation of a standard operating procedure for officers that will participate in the SRO program. This policy will guide the agreement between the city and SCUCISD by giving clear policy to police staff serving as SROs.

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Dining

BY THALIA GUZMAN

Th e panini ($10) includes sliced chicken, bacon, tomato, havarti cheese and pesto sauce.

The Nanaimo bar ($4) is a chocolate dessert named after the Canadian city of Nanaimo in British Columbia.

The Maple Leaf ($9) is two slices of brioche toast topped with syrup, powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.

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Northern D’Lights brings Canadian avors to Schertz, from homestyle cooking to old fashioned desserts

Northern D’Lights, a Canadian-inspired restaurant, had its beginnings as a home-based, baked goods business in 2019 which eventually led to selling at local vendor markets in 2020. About the owners The restaurant is owned by Parker Hallet and his wife Krista Hallet, who attribute their success to Krista Hallet’s Canadian roots named after where her family is from in Prince Edward Island. “The recipes are passed down from her grandmother and mother, and that’s where the northern part of our name comes from, because she is actually from Canada. So, most of the recipes have a long heritage of her upbringing,” Parker said. Krista said she started baking full time after the pandemic hit. As the business grew, Krista and Parker began selling out of a coffee truck with the goal to open a brick-and-mortar to

brioche toast topped with syrup, powdered sugar and fresh strawberries. On the savory side, the panini sandwich includes sliced chicken, bacon, tomato, havarti cheese and pesto sauce. The bacon-wrapped meatloaf is served with green beans and mashed potatoes. The popular chicken pot pies can be preordered. For dessert, the Nanaimo bar is a three-layered chocolate dessert which is popular in Canada, and features coconut, custard and chocolate ganache. Baked items such as the molasses cookie originated from Krista’s grandmother’s recipes and are customer favorites. What’s special about it? All baked items are made from scratch by Krista Hallet, who is passing the baking knowl- edge she learned from her mother and grand- mother on to her daughter. “I grew up everyday watching my mother and grandmother baking or cooking and thought I was deprived because I didn’t have Little Debbie cakes, instead I had homemade cookies,” Krista said. “Watching my daughter grow an interest in baking has been great.”

Iced vanilla latte ($5.75) comes with a small version of the molasses cookie.

Parker Hallet and Krista Hallet are the owners of Northern D’Lights in Schertz.

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Northern D’Lights serves a variety of breakfast dishes such as ‘The Maple Leaf’—two slices of

1248 FM 78, Schertz Facebook: Northern D’Lights

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