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NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM EDITION
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 FEB. 16 MARCH 13, 2023
Since 2017, Northeast Metrocom cities have invested millions of dollars into trail projects, creating connectivity throughout the area.
$1.1M * invested 1 project completed Live Oak 4 projects planned
$3.3M * invested 3 projects completed Selma
More than $5M * invested 1 project completed Schertz 3 projects planned
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This trail that runs through Live Oak’s Main City Park will serve as a central line within the trail system where other trails will connect, including a planned trail that will connect the park to the city’s pool. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact)
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Investing in trails Since 2017, the city of Selma has invested an esti- mated $3.3 million in trail-related projects, including the Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail, the Historic Evans Hike/Bike Trail and the development of the John S. Harrison House property. The Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail was in con- junction with the Evans Road Project and added over 6,000 linear feet of 10-foot-wide recreational trails along Cibolo Creek. According to Assistant City Administrator Wyatt Agee, the Historic Evans Hike/Bike Trail was completed in 2017 and added two segments running from the John S. Harrison House, through the Stage Stop Park Visitor’s Center and Cibolo Creek up to the FM 1518 Park. On Dec. 13, Live Oak City Council approved multiple ordinances for trail-related projects amounting to a total of $900,000 to go toward trails. Economic Development Corporation Director Donna Lowder said these projects will be funded through the EDC.
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By 2036, the Great Springs Project is expected to have over 170 miles of trail running through four springs from San Antonio to Austin. This project will run through the city of Schertz and connect to cities, such as Selma and New Braunfels, as it runs west and toward San Antonio. Alongside this large-scale project, Northeast Met- rocom cities are also investing millions of dollars into local connectivity and trails for hiking and biking. Live Oak, Selma, Schertz and Cibolo have approved multiple trail projects to connect parks, neighborhoods and retailers throughout the area. Live Oak City Manager Glen Martel said these proj- ects are a direct result of feedback from residents, and the goal is to have walking and biking accessibility across the city. “We are really excited about the opportunity to bring all of this forward for the residents,” he said. “We are able to bring the vision together from our parks and [recreation department], our [economic development corporation], and resident feedback.”
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NOW OPEN 1 Milt’s Pit BBQ on Jan. 31 hosted a soft opening for the restaurant located at 8000 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak. Milt’s Pit was formerly located in Kyle, Texas, but began the relocation to Live Oak in 2022. The restaurant features award-winning meats, including brisket, sausage, chicken, pulled pork and more. 512-268-4734. www.miltspitbbq.com 2 Crumbl Cookies on Jan. 20 opened in The Forum at 8380 Agora Parkway, Ste. 140, Selma. Crumbl Cookies was founded in Utah in 2017 and has opened more than 600 locations across the country. The business focuses on cookies and a rotating flavor menu that includes milk chocolate chip, gingerbread cake, lemon crinkle and Boston cream pie. 830-420-6099. www.crumblcookies.com 3 On Jan. 14 Black Rifle Coffee Co. opened at 3000 IKEA-RBFCU Parkway, Ste. 100, Live Oak. Black Rifle Coffee Co. began in 2014 and has a goal of sup- porting veterans, law enforcement and first responders. The Live Oak location 1976
features a full espresso bar, a grab-and- go food menu, over 15 blends of coffee, a drive-thru, outdoor seating and a merchandise section. 210-640-9020. www.blackriflecoffee.com 4 Don Benito’s Cocina y Cantina on Jan. 11 hosted a grand opening for the location at 7525 N. Loop 1604, Ste. 108, Live Oak. The new restau- rant officially opened in early Decem- ber and is the second location for the San Antonio-based Mexican restaurant. The restaurant features enchiladas, tacos, tortas and more. For those with large groups, the restaurant offers private rooms that seat up to 28 people. 210-277-7079. www.donbenitoscocinaycantina.com 5 Que Retro Arts Unidos on Dec. 10 hosted a celebration for the grand open- ing of a store at Rolling Oaks Mall, located at 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. The store offers arts, crafts, accessories and other items that promote local artists. The store also hosts art shows, painting classes and other events throughout the year. 210-273-5023. www.que-retro-arts.com 6 On Dec. 19, Results Physiotherapy 1604
opened as an outpatient clinic at 6032 FM 3009, Ste. 130, Schertz. The clinic specializes in physical therapy, including manual therapy, hand ther- apy, injury prevention, return to per- formance, total joint replacement, dry needling, concussion management, headaches, pelvic health and ves- tibular rehabilitation. Results Phys- iotherapy has more than 200 clinics across the country and 13 locations in the San Antonio area. 210-806-0333. www.resultspt.com/schertz-texas 7 Souffle Cafe and Bistro on Feb. 7 hosted a celebration for the grand opening of the business, located at 232 Brite Road, Ste. 105, Cibolo. The cafe and bistro serves a variety of coffee, pastries and more. 917-545-2544. 8 Cibo TX International Kitchen , located at 1256 FM 78, Ste. 113, Schertz, opened in January. The restaurant fea- tures a menu of rotating items, including burgers, salads, fried fish and more. 210-612-3419. 9 The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Sel- ma Area) hosted a ribbon cutting for a new location of Hommati, a real estate marketing services firm, on Jan. 11 at
Selma’s Visitor Center, 9374 Valhalla, Selma. Hommati is a franchise with lo- cations that provide real estate agents— residential and commercial—brokers and builders with services, such as 3D interactive tours, drone aerial photog- raphy, still photography, floor plans and virtual enhancements. Hommati also offers agents a real estate web- site and mobile app to promote their listings. Pricing information for services can be found on the Hommati web- site at www.hommati.com/office/236. 210- 729-1234. COMING SOON 10 Unchartered Adventures will open at 13920 I-35 N., Live Oak, formerly the Quatermain Pub next to Regal Cine- mas. Unchartered Adventures is a Kyle, Texas-based company that features a variety of activities, including rage rooms, splatter paint rooms and more. The San Antonio location will be the second location and will feature two bars, a restaurant, karaoke rooms and other family-friendly activities. The business began construction work in February with
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The 6th Annual Big TX Fun Craw sh Boil will return to Selma. This event features a craw sh boil, a craw sh eating contest, a petting zoo, pony rides and a family carnival, which will host a variety of rides. Event start times vary by day of the week, ending at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. Wristbands at the carnival will be sold for $30. Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma. www.bigtxfun.com
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plans to open in late spring. 512-537-3113. www.uncharteredadventures.com 11 P. Terry’s Burger Stand will open at 961 Cibolo Valley Drive. P. Terry’s is an Austin-based chain restaurant known for its burgers and sandwiches using all-nat- ural chicken and beef, and hand-cut fries. The ‘50s-style burger shop also offers milkshakes with a signature flavor featured each month. Groundbreaking for the Cibolo location is expected to happen in 2023 with an unannounced completion date for the project. 512-991-6978. www.pterrys.com 12 Deka Lash is set to open at 18238 I-35 N., Schertz. Deka Lash is a beauty company with a focus on customized lash and brow services, products and more. The business was started in 2012 and now has over “We are pleased to see that H-E-B has decided to introduce a new concept right here in Cibolo with the automated ful llment center,” he said. The new 110,000-square-foot store features curbside pickup, home delivery, FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN H-E-B on Jan. 24 celebrated with a ribbon-cutting for its new store located at 850 FM 1103, Cibolo. Cibolo Mayor Mark Allen said the store is a major contribution to the city, and helps to attract other businesses.
an electronic ful llment center to be completed by end of year, a Sushiya sushi counter, a pharmacy, a bakery and more. Home delivery is set to be rolled out over the next few weeks, H-E-B o cials said. 210-507-2501. www.heb.com
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career fair from 9 a.m.-noon. Free. The main campus is located in Plainview, Texas, with nine other campuses around the U.S. Wayland Baptist University San Antonio, 8300 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak. 210-826-7595. www.wbu.edu 11 SUPPORT VETERANS IN A 5K Operation Comfort will partner with local cities to host a Salute to Service Members 5K. Proceeds bene t Operation Comfort, which uses funds to support service members who have been wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. Awards will be given for the male and female 5K categories. Awards will also be given for the adapted division, including adaptive ambulatory, hand cycle, recumbent, motorized category, wheelchair racing, and manual chair and sports chair. Kids can participate in free freedom runs for ages 3-5 and 6-8. Opening ceremony at 8 a.m. $40 (online by March 9), $45 (day-of registration). Wounded, ill and injured service members qualify for a discounted rate by calling the Operation Comfort o ce. Bluebonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma. 210-826-0500. www.rrp-timing.com
FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH 19
GO TO AN ANIME CONVENTION Anime STX is a convention where attendees can expect to meet celebrities, attend panels, compete in cosplay contests and visit a variety of vendors. The convention is a partnership with Lvl Up Art Gallery San Antonio to bring two days of activities. Free (admission). Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. www.animestx.com MARCH 04 RUN IN SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH The Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5K run invites the community to rally in support of cancer research. The event will feature a 1K fun run, a 5K nontimed walk and a 5K run. 8 a.m. (check-in). $20-$35. Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St., Schertz. 210-619-1858. www.schertz.com/1879 10 FIND A MEDICAL CAREER Wayland Baptist University School of Nursing will host a health care
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Cibolo to remove 79 trees from Cibolo Valley Drive The Cibolo City Council on
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Jan. 10 discussed an update on the Cibolo Valley Drive Reconstruc- tion Project regarding challenges with vegetation. Cibolo Valley Drive has had chal- lenges with trees drawing excessive amounts of moisture, which causes distress to the road, according to Cap- ital Improvements Program Manager Elvin Hernandez. To ensure the longevity of the rehabilitation, Hernandez estimated up to 140 trees could be removed. Council was presented with multi- ple options, including to do nothing and leave all trees as they are; to leave no root barrier, which would see the removal of all 140 trees; or to leave a 6-foot root barrier, which would prevent the moisture from being drawn into the trees and remove 79 trees. District 4 Council Member Katie Cunningham said greenery along Cibolo Valley Drive is part of the appeal of the road, and the
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Haeckerville Road construction As part of the Town Creek Drain- age Project, Haeckerville road will be reconstructed. The purpose of the drainage projects along Town Creek is to lessen storm water runo impacts of upstream de- velopments. Lessening those impacts will create capacity to mitigate more frequent storm events, according to documents from the city. Road construction will begin when the
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Council decided to pursue Option C, which would see the removal of an estimated 79 trees. A start date for the removal of the trees has not been determined. The cost of tree removal will t within the budgeted $8.1 million allocated to the Cibolo Valley Drive project.
removal of trees would make it lose that identity. “One of the highlights of that entire road is that it feels like a parkway,” she said. “It has trees on either side, and it is green, and it doesn’t feel like an expressway. We are getting that with [FM] 1103.”
Funding sources: 2011 and 2013 general obligation Town Creek drainage bonds
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News from Judson, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City & Comal ISDs
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“WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO IS RUSH, AND QUOTE OF NOTE
Judson ISD approves new single-member district lines
JUDSON ISD The board of trustees on Jan. 19 approved a resolution for a plan to redistrict single-member trustee districts. The redistricting is due to population changes shown through 2020 census data. Single-member districts must be drawn with no more than a 10% variance in populations, and total deviation between largest and smallest single-member districts must be at or below 10%, according to Texas Education Codes. The board of trustees was given two plans for redistricting with both plans resulting in a 5.1% population differential between the lowest- and highest-populated districts. District 1 Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer said, due to growth, the size of District 1 will be reduced, and much of her rep- resentation in Live Oak will be moved to District 5, which is represented by Board President Jennifer Rodríguez. The area of District 5 south of Gibbs Sprawl Road will be moved into District 4, which is represented by José Macias. Kenoyer said feedback from constituents supports the board of trustees approving the second plan. “I asked several of my more vocal constituents about their preferences, and for the most part they did not have
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HIGHLIGHTS COMAL ISD To prepare for future growth, the board of trustees on Jan. 12 held a workshop discussing the proposed 2023 bond package. Trustees reviewed data of potential voters and will revisit the item in February. A bond election must be called by Feb. 17. SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-UNIVERSAL CITY ISD The board of trustees on Jan. 17 approved a memorandum of understanding for Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine and Youth Aware of Mental Health to provide students telehealth services. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD will meet Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. 1060 Elbel Road, Schertz 210-945-6200 www.scuc.txed.net/scucisd Judson ISD will meet Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. 8205 Palisades Drive, Live Oak 210-945-5100 • www.judsonisd.org Comal ISD will meet Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. 1404 N. I-35, New Braunfels 830-221-2000 • www.comalisd.org MEETINGS WE COVER AGAIN I’M REALLY SENSITIVE ABOUT THE CONDENSED SCHEDULE, BECAUSE I FEEL THAT WE’RE RUSHING.” JOSE MACIAS, JUDSON ISD DISTRICT 4 TRUSTEE, ON THE PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR HIRING A NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The redistricting process helps balance the population of each single-member district, with the new map having a 5.1% differential.
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a strong preference either way, but those that did express a preference, preferred the Plan 2,” she said. The plan was approved unanimously, and changes will be forwarded to the county to start the process of letting voters in District 1 know about the new boundaries.
Judson ISD addresses school overcrowding JUDSON ISD The board of trustees on Jan. 19 discussed the capacity of campuses and staggering registration to help manage overcrowding. Trustee José Macias asked about open enrollment to students who are outside of the attendance zone. Interim Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III said the district hopes to implement an enrollment window rather than open enrollment for students outside the zone.
SCUCISD approves 2023-2024 calendar SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-UNIVERSAL CITY ISD The board of trustees on Jan. 17 approved the 2023-24 academic calendar. SCUCISD is designated as a District of Innovation, which gives the district a statutory exemption that allows the first day of school to be prior to the fourth Monday in August. The first day of school under the new calendar will be Aug. 15, and the last day will be May 31, 2024.
STAGGERING DATES Judson ISD staff created a registration timeline to assist with monitoring overcrowding in campuses.
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COMPILED BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF Central Texas and South Central Texas provide plenty to explore, be it a variety of outdoor activities, or museums and other cultural attractions. Use this guide to get the most out of the surrounding communities and as a great starting point for out-of-town visitors and guests. This list is not comprehensive. REGIONAL DESTINATIONS GUIDE
A noncomprehensive guide to places to visit and things to see
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Austin 1 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Located on 284 acres, The University of Texas Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center provides education, outreach, research and more to conserve native plants and create sustainable landscapes. The center offers tours of the expansive space where visitors can learn about native plants, the Edwards Aquifer and more. The center was also named the Botanic Garden and Arboretum of Texas in 2017. 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin 512-232-0100 www.wildflower.org Canyon Lake 2 Canyon Lake Gorge During the summer flood event of 2002, more than 34 inches of rain created floodwaters swelling Canyon Lake over its spillway for the first time since the reservoir was completed in 1964 that carved out a 64-acre gorge, expos- ing cretaceous-period fossils, limestone and other curiosities. Visitors can explore dinosaur fossils, exposed areas of the Trinity Aquifer and see recently exposed waterfalls and springs. Guided hikes are available seasonally along with other events. 16029 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake 830-964-5424 www.gbra.org Hays County 3 Buda Amphitheater & City Park Located in the heart of downtown, the Buda Amphitheater & City Park is home to various events all year long, such as the Wiener Dog Races, Fajita Fiesta and more. While not hosting events, the park has amenities for the whole family to enjoy for free, including the great lawn, a playground, a splashpad, basketball courts and more. The park can also be rented for private events. 204 San Antonio St., Buda 512-523-1081 www.budaamphitheater.com 4 Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park Considered the heart of downtown, Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park has undergone massive renovations in the past two years to enhance the downtown experience. The park has a gazebo, a playground and various picnic areas throughout with walking paths and fresh shrubbery for all to enjoy. Americans with Disabilities Act improvements have also been made at the park for accessibility to all. The park is also home to the city’s monthly Kyle Market
13 Natural Bridge Caverns The Natural Bridge Caverns were discovered in the 1960s, and the area has become a popular destination for visitors to see cave formations 180 feet below the ground. Several tours are available to experience different sections of the lighted caverns. Above-ground attractions include a zip rail and ropes course, a maze, gem and fossil mining, and dining and shopping options. 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, Bordering the Comal River in downtown New Braunfels, the Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Resort is open in the summer months to help Texas visitors and residents beat the heat. The large waterpark has four sections that feature a swim-up bar, a lazy river, a children’s area and other attractions. The family-friendly Schlitterbahn resort has lodging and dining options for visitors to stay between taking advantage of the waterslides, pools and river rides around the park. 305 W. Austin St., New Braunfels 830-625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels San Antonio 15 Morgan’s Wonderland Located on 25 acres, this theme park focuses on inclusion, featuring 25 ultra-accessible rides and attractions. The park defines ultra-ac- cessible as the ability to remove physical and economic barriers for children and adults with special needs. Rides include a Ferris wheel with wheelchair access, themed playgrounds and more. Alongside the main park, the site offers Morgan’s Inspiration Island, which is an ultra-accessible splash park. Guests with special needs receive free admission to both parks. 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio 210-495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com San Antonio 210-651-6101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com 14 Schlitterbahn 16 Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park connects both sides of the park with enough space for both wild animals and people to safely cross over Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio. The land bridge provides continuity between each side of the park, which is filled with a variety of trails, dog parks, nativescape, a butterfly garden, wildlife blinds, Salado Creek greenway and more. 8400 N.W. Military Hwy., San Antonio 210-492-7472 www.philhardbergerpark.org/land-bridge
Days, which feature local vendors. 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle 512-262-3939 www.cityofkyle.com 5 Meadows Center for Water and the Environment Learn about some of the city’s most precious resources at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. The center aims to protect the environment and educate others about the resources through educational materials, recreational activities and more. The center offers glass-bottom boat tours of Spring Lake, tours of the Wetlands Boardwalk and more that share information about exotic and native species, plants and other lifeforms. 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos 512-245-9200 Located on the outskirts of San Marcos lies a stretch of outlet malls with shops and restaurants ranging from Nike and Levi’s to Saint Laurent and Prada. Stores regularly have anywhere from 20%-50% off merchandise and other deals. 3939 S. I-35, San Marcos 512-396-2200 www.premiumoutlets.com 4015 S. I-35, San Marcos 512-396-7446 www.meadowscenter.txst.edu 6 San Marcos Premium & Tanger Outlets At just 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, the San Marcos River is the city’s gem that starts at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and runs south into the Blanco and Guadalupe rivers with various entry points throughout the city. The 75-mile-long river is perfect for swimming, tubing, kayak- ing and other water activities. Sewell Park, 601 University Drive, San Marcos City Park, 170 Charles Austin Drive, San Marcos Rio Vista, 555 Cheatham St., San Marcos www.sanmarcostx.gov New Braunfels 8 Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo The Animal World & Snake Farm is a zoological park that is home to over 500 different spe- cies of animals. Accredited by the Zoological Association of America, the zoo has a special focus on superior animal husbandry, conser- vation, education and research. The zoo has an interactive show schedule, an outreach and www.tangeroutlet.com 7 San Marcos River
education program, birthday party and field trip venues, and other activities for visitors. 5640 S. I-35, New Braunfels 830-608-9270 www.awsfzoo.com 9 Comal River The Comal River is spring fed from the Edwards Aquifer making the water temperature a steady 70-72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round and is one of the shortest navigable waterways in the United States. Along with its reputation for a short, calm float, the New Braunfels city tube chute—a rapid man-made water slide just below Prince Solms Park in New Braunfels—provides some rapid excitement right in the middle of the float. 100 Liebscher Drive, New Braunfels 830-221-4350 www.nbtexas.org 10 Gruene Historic District The Gruene Historic District, a small town orig- inally settled by German farmers in the 1840s, has developed into a live music, shopping and river recreation area popular to visitors and residents alike. Home to the Gruene Hall, Texas’ oldest dance hall, the small town was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as an entire district. Many his- toric buildings in Gruene have been preserved and turned into shops, restaurants and bars. 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels 830-629-5077 The Guadalupe River begins at its headwaters near Kerrville in the Texas Hill Country and wanders 230 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. After the river exits the Canyon Reservoir Dam it provides plenty of slow and rapid areas to float or paddle from Sattler through New Braunfels and south to surrounding areas, with multiple entry and exit points. Camping along River Road just outside New Braunfels is available at multiple locations. www.guadaluperiver.com/visit 12 Landa Park In the heart of New Braunfels and the start of the Comal Springs, Landa Park encompasses 51 acres and features trails, a miniature train and paddle boat excursions. Visitors can also take in the view of Landa Lake, play miniature golf and walk the Panther Canyon Trail while enjoying being outdoors at Landa Park. 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels 830-221-4350 www.nbtexas.org/3375/Landa-Park www.gruenetexas.com 11 Guadalupe River
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BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART Founded in 1963, The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas has the largest comprehensive art collection in Central Texas. Over 21,000 works are part of the Blanton’s permanent collection. The museum grounds are under redesign by Design firm Snøhetta. The redesign will be part of new programming the museum will launch under the new Director of Public Programs Kenyon Adams. Work is expected to be complete in the spring. While under renovations, the museum is still open to the public. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin 512-471-5482 www.blantonmuseum.org CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB Cap City Comedy Club reopened its doors in The Domain on July 7 and has been providing comedy shows, classes and other events to Austin since.
While at a comedy show, guests can order food and drinks, which change seasonally. Tickets to specific shows and events are available online. 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B, Unit 100, Austin 512-467-2333
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17 San Antonio Botanical Garden Serving as a “living museum of native and imported plants,” the San Antonio Botanical Garden is 38 acres of botanical diversity, showcasing 35 endangered and rare species for more than 40 years. The gardens offer educational classes and activities, events, and gardening tips. 555 Funston Place, San Antonio 210-536-1400 www.sabot.org 18 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park There is more to exploring Texas’ Spanish colonial past than just the Alamo. The San Antonio Missions—the only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orga- nization World Heritage Site in Texas—are operated by the National Park Service and offer a variety of history, nature and culture
to explore. Missions Concepción, Espada, San José and San Juan provide unique glimps- es into the architecture and culture of the 1600s-1700s. There are also active Catholic parishes at the missions to visit. Mission Concepción 807 Mission Road, San Antonio 210-533-8955 Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road, San Antonio 210-627-2064 Mission San José 6701 San Jose Drive 210-922-0543 Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road 210-534-3161 www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
The Hill Country Galleria consists of retail, dining and entertainment. The Galleria hosts different events throughout the year, including live music and art shows, and it most recently hosted a temporary ice skating rink for the holiday season. New additions to the 75 businesses in 2022 included El Dorado Gallery and luxury boutique The Emporium. In the future, the Galleria has goals to add more green space and enhance walkability. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com
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DEVELOPMENT San Antonio Apartment Association forecasts U.S. recession for 2023
BY JARRETT WHITENER
McIntosh said the unemployment rate has continued to stay low, and job growth has continued to do well, but he expects to see a lag in those numbers, causing the unemployment rate to go up on the national level. “The good news is that as we move on through the year, I do believe that the Feds will start moving again to stimulate the economy and get it back going again,” he said. McIntosh said the affordability of single-family homes has decreased, which has caused apartments and other rental properties to become more attractive to buyers waiting for better interest rates. Cindi Reed, director of sales for Apartmentdata.com, said San Antonio had a new supply of 5,756 units and an absorption of -484 in 2022, which means 484 more units were vacated than the number of units occupied by new renters. The absorption is a significant decrease from 2021’s number of 11,985 and 2020’s 6,718. “We have 7,600 units planned for delivery in 2023,” she said. “This is the largest delivery since 2017 in the city. Coming off the negative absorption in 2022, we have to hope that the absorption picks up again to absorb these units, and it is all going to depend on job growth and what is going to happen with inflation and the recession, and so forth.” The top three submarkets for new units in 2022 were Hwy. 151/SeaWorld, Thousand Oaks/Stone Oak/U.S. 281 North, and New Braunfels/Seguin. Reed said expectations for 2023 are still cloudy, but experts are optimistic for the San Antonio market.
DEFINING THE RENTAL MARKET
Experts at the San Antonio Apartment Association’s state of the industry meeting Jan. 31 discussed the rental data from 2022.
At The San Antonio Apartment Association’s state of the industry on Jan. 31, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nire- nberg spoke on the efforts to provide housing for San Antonio residents and the assistance the Apartment Association provides. “The San Antonio Apartment Association is a critical partner in our efforts to provide quality housing for our residents and a foundational part to our approach to an equitable economy,” he said. Nirenberg said the rental industry collectively contributes $22.5 billion to the local economy each year. With the goal of providing afford- able housing and fighting homeless- ness, San Antonio was the first city in the country to meet rehousing goals in October, Nirenberg said. In reaching the goal under the US Housing and Urban Development’s House America Initiative, Nirenberg said about 1,900 families have been rehoused. Will McIntosh, global head of research for USAA Real Estate Group, said San Antonio has continued to grow and has been doing well com- pared to overall national data. “[San Antonio’s growth] has been driven by job growth,” McIntosh said. “It has been driven by pop- ulation growth. We are one of the fastest, or the fastest-growing city in the country.” Despite job growth, McIntosh said he believes a recession will occur. “We do believe that we are going to have a recession here in the U.S.,” he said. “We feel very strongly about it, and a lot of things have lined up to suggest that.”
For the purposes of rental data and research, the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area is divided into 15 submarkets. This is the percentage of rental rate growth over a 12-month designated period of time.
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12-MONTH RENT TREND
This is the number of multifamily units being built from the ground up by developers.
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This is the net change in the total number of multifamily homes leased.
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This is new apartment or multifamily rental units added to the market each year.
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SOURCE: APARTMENTDATA.COM/COMMUNITY IMPACT
BREAKING DOWN THE TOP 6 SUBMARKETS In 2022, these submarkets saw the most growth in the supply of new multifamily units out of the 15 submarkets that comprise the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA.
Submarket area Hwy. 151/ SeaWorld
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BY JARRETT WHITENER
PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT GROWTH
City Manager Steve Williams noted three areas of growth in the city that he is excited for and projects correlated to those areas. Main Street The city of Schertz is working to revitalize Main Street and create an area where the community can enjoy the charm of the city and local businesses.
Steve Williams joined the city of Schertz as the new city manager at the beginning of December. Williams holds the position formerly held by Mark Browne, who retired from the city in November after three years. Williams sat down with Community Impact to introduce himself and talk about his hopes and goals for the city during his time as city manager.
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TELL ME A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO SCHERTZ? I grew up in the North Dallas area, and I went to [the] University of North Texas and got my bache- lor’s degree from there as well as a master’s in public administration. I started out there, wanting to move into city management, and I worked my way into the nance side, so I initially wanted to be a city manager, but was able to nd a job as a budget analyst for the city of Dallas and ended up going that path before working my way back into city management. I have been married going on 30 years this August, and we have four children: a daughter who lives in Washington, D.C.; a son who just graduated from the University of North Texas; a son who goes to Sam Houston State; and a son that is working in the hospitality industry. Schertz was an exceptional opportunity really. It was an oppor- tunity to serve [in] the city man- ager role in a growing and dynamic city, but it already has excellent foundations in place as far as the community, the leadership and the sta . That excites me.
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE CUR RENT ATMOSPHERE OF THE CITY AND ITS IDENTITY? Right away, I noticed that it is a very upbeat and a very positive community. People I have met around town, they are welcoming and friendly, and they pretty much accepted me right away. Even though we are growing, Schertz is still a close community. There are a lot of people that are from here that really identify with the city, and even the people that have moved in, they have a strong Schertz identity, which is really nice. I think it is one of the best-kept secrets around, because it is in a great place with a lot of things to do, and you still have that small-town feel. WHAT IS THE MINDSET YOU AND STAFF HAVE WHEN APPROACHING GROWTH? I have spent almost my entire career in rapid growth. In fact, the last two cities I was in were at one point some of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Realizing that growth is coming and laying out a course for ensuring that the city is prepared and has a vision is a critical rst step. Then,
you can really start working towards preparing yourself for that future. Schertz has done an exceptional job at laying the foundation in both of these areas through the implementation of our strategic and master plans. Keeping focused on our goals will be key as we move into the future. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE IN THIS ROLE? I want to take the city to the next level. Schertz is already a great community and a very well-run municipal organization before I ever got here. I want to take it to the next level in terms of our sta ng, our plan- ning and the way we build a com- munity. I want it to be something that we can all be proud to live in and be part of for generations. All that being said, from now until the future, I want to be sure that we are giving excep- tional customer service and providing exceptional services to our residents. That is what I want to achieve everyday, living up to our motto: “Community. Service. Opportunity.” This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
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CITY & COUNTY
News from Cibolo, Schertz & Universal City
COMPILED BY JARRETT WHITENER
Schertz City Council will meet Feb. 28 and March 7 at 6 p.m. 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 4. 201-619-1030 • MEETINGS WE COVER will meet Feb. 28 and March 7 at 6:30 p.m. 200 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-658-9900 • www.cibolo.gov Selma City Council will meet March 9 at 6:30 p.m. 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma. 210-651-6661 • www.ci.selma.tx.us Universal City City Council will meet Feb. 21 and March 7 at 6:30 p.m. 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com Live Oak City Council will meet Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. 210-653-9140 • www.liveoaktx.net www.schertz.com Cibolo City Council HIGHLIGHTS SCHERTZ On Jan. 17, City Council canvassed the Jan. 3 runo results. Mayor Ralph Gutierrez was sworn in for a second term after taking 61.36% of votes in the election. Gutierrez became mayor in 2019 with the next term set to end in 2025.
Mark Allen sworn in as new Cibolo mayor CIBOLO The city of Cibolo on Jan. 17 swore in Mark Allen as the new mayor and said farewell to Stosh Boyle, who had served as mayor since 2017. Allen has a bachelor’s degree in business by the citizens of Cibolo.” Allen acknowledged Boyle’s dedication.
Schertz City Council approves reorganizing city sta , operations
Cibolo City Council discusses amending Old Town mixed-use overlay district
THE OVERLAY DISTRICT City Council plans to revisit the Old Town zoning designation and rework the blanket commercial zoning a ecting residential properties.
CIBOLO Cibolo City Council on Jan. 10 discussed amending or removing a zoning designation called a mixed-use overlay district. The designation, established in 2010, applies commercial zoning to buildings in Old Town. According to city sta , the district was created with the purpose of preserving the architecture and historic nature of Main Street and allows buildings to operate as retail storefronts, restaurants, lodging and entertainment venues. City Manager Wayne Reed said the overlay for Old Town is mentioned in the Uni ed Development Code 41 times, and amending or removing it would require evaluating those sections to understand the e ect the change would have. Council members supported learning more about the mixed-use overlay district and possibly amend- ing or ending its use.
Council members also discussed rezoning some properties within Old Town to x those zoned as commercial. Reed said within Old Town there are about 41 nonresidential and 134 residential properties. District 7 Council Member Joel Hicks said when Old Town was created, residents did not receive noti cation regarding the change, and rezoning would revert properties back to single family. “It was unjust to the citizens 13 years ago when this took place,” he said. “They didn’t notify a single one of us that this was happening. Nobody was noti ed.” Letters will be sent out to residents who have homes that are commer- cially zoned, which will notify them of the changes council plans to make. Residents will have the opportunity to keep the commercial zoning. Reed said the city will work with
“In 2017, Stosh ran for mayor of Cibolo, and, against all odds, defeated the sitting mayor of Cibolo,” Allen said. “The deck was stacked against him, but he rolled up his sleeves and worked for what he believed in.”
administration in marketing from the University of North Texas and works for WellMed in San Antonio as an IT manager. Allen—a Cibolo resident since 2013—took the District 5 council seat in 2018 and ran unopposed in 2021. Some of Allen’s goals as mayor are to improve road infrastructure and increase business devel- opment in Cibolo. “We need more commercial tax revenue, and I want to help new businesses to set up shop here in Cibolo that o er our residents great restau- rants, entertainment and shopping,” he said. The council approved the canvassing of votes from the Jan. 3 runo election, which left the District 5 council seat that Allen held vacant. A special election will be held to ll the seat. Allen said he is thankful to the voters of Cibolo for electing him, and he aims to do his best to continue the legacy that Boyle left behind. “There will be a lot of choices to be made here in this mayor seat,” Allen said. “And I take it very seriously, the trust that has been bestowed in me
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SCHERTZ City Council on Jan. 24 approved a reorganiza- tion of city sta and operations, which was presented by City Manager Steve Williams. With the changes, the city is anticipated to save about $120,000 annually through salary savings, according to the release. Under the reorganization, Deputy City Manager Brian James now oversees engineer- ing, public works, planning and community development, the economic development corpora- tion and internal services.
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The meeting included numerous comments from the community about the initiative Boyle took, and Schertz Mayor Ralph Gutierrez compli- mented Boyle on his dedication to the area. “You have been a great friend, and you have made a great impact on the community, and you will be greatly missed by everyone,” he said. Boyle’s accomplishments as mayor include helping spearhead the rehabilitation of Cibolo Valley Drive and FM 1103, and he helped protest a proposed toll road that would have run through the city connecting I-10 to I-35. Boyle ended his time as mayor after taking a plea deal in April for charges of aggravated per- jury and tampering with a government document with intent to defraud. The deal prohibited Boyle from running for mayor again.
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Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez was promoted to the vacant assistant city manager position, which oversees nance, library, parks and recreation, public a airs and human resources.
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