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The Treehouse Playground in Live Oak opened in 2023, as one of city sta’s initiatives to update Main City Park.

JARRETT WHITENERCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Metrocom cities work to improve park amenities

Shrum said improvements have been driven by resident feedback. “Our park projects are driven by resident feed- back, and these are projects that residents have told us they want,” Shrum said.

give residents a place to enjoy the outdoors. In February, the city of Schertz received $1.73 million in grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Hilltop/Homestead Park and the West Dietz Creek Trail. Schertz Parks and Recreation Director Lauren

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Local municipalities have made eorts to improve parks and open spaces to increase walkability and amenities. Over the past two years, parks in Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City and Live Oak have been updated to

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Frenchie Coee Roasters opening in Cibolo (Page 6)

Education: Tuition-free, year- round day care to open (Page 10)

Transportation: Selma approves Retama Parkway project (Page 11)

Nonprofit: Love Where You Live- Schertz aids homeowners (Page 18)

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5 The Human Bean The drive-thru coffee chain from Oregon is opening a new location in Universal City. The coffee shop serves hot, iced and blended coffee drinks, teas, smoothies and other options like energy drinks and breakfast items. • Opening TBD • 1800 Pat Booker Road, Universal City • www.thehumanbean.com 6 Orange Leaf The Oklahoma-based chain is known for its self-serve concept, allowing customers to customize their own frozen yogurt desserts by choosing a variety of flavors and toppings. Customers can choose classics, such as vanilla and chocolate, or unique flavors, such as cheesecake and birthday cake. Their menu also includes

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

7 Salad and Go The drive-thru, grab-and-go only restaurant offers salads, wraps, soups, breakfast burritos and house-made lemonades, unlike typical fast food chains. According to their website, This is the fifth location in their San Antonio expansion, their first being at Brooks City Base. • Opening late May 8 Biscuit House Schertz residents can expect a new breakfast spot to open in May. Menu items include a biscuit breakfast, loaded potato bowl, omelets, French toast and other breakfast items. Coffee and other beverages will also be available. • Opening May • 3900 FM 3009, Ste. 101, Schertz • www.bhschertz.com • 2432 FM 1103, Cibolo • www.saladandgo.com

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1 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue The business began in 1999 and has since grown to over 200 stores across the world, according to the business’s website. Menu items at the restaurant include barbecue bowls, plate lunches and catering options. • Opened March 11 • 1645 Pat Booker Road, Ste. 101, Universal City • www.hawaiianbarbecue.com 2 Alterman The electrical contractor performs the full scope of electrical construction. The company has been focused on building San Antonio with electrical construction and service since 1923, according to the business’s website. The Live Oak headquarters broke ground in September 2022, and includes fabrication facilities and offices for the 200-person office staff who support Alterman’s remote offices. 1604

3 Bellissima Laser Hair Removal The business offers laser hair removal services utilizing a monthly payment option to make services more affordable for customers. Permanent hair removal packages are priced based on the body area, and subscriptions allow for unlimited treatments. • Opened May 3 4 Northern D’Lights The local food truck opened a brick and mortar in Schertz. The restaurant focuses on baked goods, espresso-baked drinks and other food items. The business owners are working to create a menu for dinner hours. • Opened May 3 • 12315 Judson Road, Ste. 314, Live Oak • www.bellissimalaserhairremoval.com 10

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9 Just a closet Self Storage A new self storage facility will open a location in Cibolo. The storage units will feature four different sizes, with the largest unit being a 10-by-30 feet according to the

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Camp Fimfo Hilltop Hideaway The camping resort near Canyon Lake unveiled plans for its latest addition—a leisure pool called the Hilltop Hideaway, according to a March 19 news release. The 5,900-square-foot swimming pool, according to the release, will feature a swim-up bar, warming tub, pool deck with 19 cabanas and four terraces and more. • Opening early September • 520 Whitewater Way, New Braunfels • www.campfimfo.com • Closures

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10 Pho 4 Star The Vietnamese restaurant has reopened following a remodeling of the restaurant. The business offers traditional Vietnamese dishes including pho, pad thai and more. • Opened April 27 • 2921 Pat Booker Road, Ste. 120, Universal City • www.pho4starsatx.com 11 MD Kids Pediatrics Almouie Pediatrics announced the closure of its New Braunfels location, with plans to relocate to Schertz and rebrand as MD Kids Pediatrics. Almouie Pediatrics will soon undergo a rebranding process across Texas as MD Kids Pediatrics, clinic staff said. • Moving June 7

13 Frenchie Coffee Roasters Jessica and Filip Guzikowski started the business in 2015, selling small-batch roasted coffee and merchandise on the business’s website. The Cibolo location will be the first brick-and-mortar space for the business, offering a selection of coffee beverages through a drive-thru and a walk-up window. • Opening in May • 200 Pfeil Road, Cibolo • www.frenchiecoffee.com

Closings

12 Tanuki Toys & Collectibles, LLC After three years, the toy store will be closing their Live Oak location. According to an announcement from the business, the store will continue to operate at consignments and events around the area. • Closed May 12 • 8212 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak • Facebook: Tanuki Toys & Collectibles, LLC

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Government

BY ERIC WEILBACHER & JARRETT WHITENER

Schertz updates Comprehensive Master Plan

City Council approves rezoning of 43 acres in south Universal City Universal City could soon see the transforma- tion of 43-acres of land located at Loop 1604 and Kitty Hawk Road with a mix of restaurants, retail, apartments, senior living and even a hotel follow- ing City Council approval of several ordinances and resolutions April 16. The details According to agenda documents, the Economic Development Corporation and City Council selected Reunion Development Partners to move forward with the development in 2022. Michael Cassata, Universal City development services and economic development director, said the market will dictate the uses for each section of the development. The site plan presented to City Council included eight lots, with two lots focused on providing private open spaces that can be used by the public. Cassata said the project will also include access points from Loop 1604, Kitty Hawk Road, Byrd Boulevard and Universal City Boulevard. Roads County grants tax rebate to Caterpillar Machinery and engine manufacturer Caterpillar will likely see some tax relief after a Chapter 381 agreement was endorsed by the Comal County Commissioners Court April 25. The gist If the company adds 25 jobs in its Schertz facility expansion, the county will provide property tax relief beginning in 2026, according to the agreement document. If by the end of 2026 Caterpillar adds and keeps 25 new employees, a 100% rebate will be applied to their 2026 property taxes. The following years, a tax rebate will be applied to their annual county property taxes should Caterpillar maintain those new employees, but the percentage of the rebate would drop by 15% each year.

43 acres site plan Multi-family residential Retail Open space

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The updated Comprehensive Master Plan for the city of Schertz was approved by City Council on April 2. The background Updating the plan began in 2023, with the goal of creating a tool city leaders and administration could reference when look- ing at future planning and development, Senior Planner Samuel Haas said. The plan also includes an updated future land use map, which outlines areas of growth and development throughout the city, including potential residential areas.

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throughout the development are expected to include areas for walking and biking. What they’re saying During a public hearing, residents raised con- cerns about trac, open space and public safety. Resident Bernard Rubal said he is concerned about the loss of commercial uses with the updated zoning and how much of the tax burden would be added to the city. “The point of having commercial areas, of course, is to reduce property taxes for residents. That is one of the primary reasons,” Rubal said.

"We don’t want the comp plan to tell us what to do; we want it to help inform our decisions." SAMUEL HAAS, SCHERTZ SENIOR PLANNER

Cibolo sta works on proposed public safety facility Cibolo City Council on April 23 received an update for the proposed public safety facility,

which is planned to be put on the November ballot as a bond proposition alongside a proposed animal services facility. The details The facility is planned to be located between Bolton Road and I-10 near Stolte Road, which would be the fourth re station for Cibolo, and the rst re station in the Southern portion of the city. Eikon Consulting Group has been working on the design of the new facility leading up to the November election. The planned development is 15,100 square feet, and will include an administrative area, living area and apparatus bay/decontamination area. Each of these areas of the main building will include additional rooms and areas focused on providing sta with the appropriate resources and amenities.

The proposed re station and public safety facility.

RENDERING COURTESY CITY OF CIBOLO

The building will also be used for training, with plans to construct a burn building nearby. According to the April 23 agenda, the new facility would provide a ve minute or less response time to properties south of FM 78. The facility would be able to accommodate 12 reghters, an EMS unit, and up to six police ocers. Additional bond information can be found at https://publicinput.com/t6763.

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Education

BY JARRETT WHITENER

JISD approves middle school graduation policy The Judson ISD board of trustees on April 18 approved a policy update for the promotion of middle school students to the next grade level. Two-minute impact Under the new policy, students in grades 6-8 can be promoted by having an overall average of 70 for all subject areas combined, and a grade of 70 or above in three of the following areas: • English Language Arts and Reading • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies Students can make below a 70 in one of the four core classes as long as their overall average is above a 70. Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Mary Duhart-Toppen explained that under the former policy, students could pass the

SCUCISD supports rating system lawsuit Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD trust- ees on April 16 approved a resolution in support of a fair and transparent account- ability system. This action follows a lawsuit started by Kingsville ISD and other districts against the Texas Education Agency over a lack of transparency and failure to give districts ade- quate notice about changes made to the way accountability ratings are calculated under the new A-F accountability ratings system. By passing the resolution, SCUCISD can show support for the other districts part of the litigation without the financial burden of filing a lawsuit, according to the April 16 agenda. School districts across the state have adopted similar resolutions in support of the lawsuit.

"This policy is put in place for those kids who are trying. … We have safety nets for those kids in the next grade up, because this would clearly flag that that child needs further interventions."

JENNIFER RODRÍGUEZ, JUDSON ISD TRUSTEE

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness for reading and math, and still be held back due to failing the class. District staff said that the students who are struggling with subject areas will still have intervention to assist them. Meeting highlights Toppen said with the updated parameters, an estimated 834 students would be held back. Principals are working with teachers on academic contracts for students and other remedial efforts.

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Transportation

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Selma awards $5.31M for 2 improvement projects Selma City Council approved the awarding of a construction contract to Harper Brothers Construction for right-of-way improvements to portions of Retama Parkway and Alton Boulevard

Cibolo eyes traffic calming program

Cibolo staff is working on a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, which would serve as a tool for residents to petition for management devices on their streets. The details The program will require 60% of residents in the affected area to support the installa- tion of a device. Tools residents may be able to request under the program include speed cushions, traffic circles and electronic speed signs. Officials will hold discussions in upcoming budget meetings on allocating funds to man- agement requests submitted by residents. City manager Wayne Reed said the city also has an opportunity to pursue grant and additional funding sources to help with some of the projects.

on April 11. The details

The awarded contract amount was about $5.31 million and not to exceed a little over $5.57 million. The project is funded through city sales tax. City Administrator Johnny Casias said in antic- ipation of University Health breaking ground on a new hospital, and Judson ISD constructing a new elementary school along Retama Parkway, City Council budgeted the road project for construc- tion in fiscal year 2023-24. Grayson Cox with KSA Engineers said if the con- tractor is able to do both projects at the same time

without delay, then they may be able to do that. Otherwise, the roads will be under construction at different times with Retama Parkway prioritized. The project is expected to begin in mid- May. Retama Parkway from Lookout Road to I-35 Frontage Road will take an estimated six months for construction to complete, and Alton Boulevard from Mount Crest Drive to Chippewa Boulevard will take an estimated three months to complete, Cox said.

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Metrocom cities work to improve park amenities From the cover

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Some context

What they’re saying

The overview

Hilltop/Homestead Schertz

Schaezler Park Cibolo

Main City Park Live Oak

Veterans Park Universal City

The cities of Schertz and Cibolo have each performed citizen satisfaction surveys, with the Cibolo survey indicating 71% of respon- dents rated the parks as good or excellent. Universal City held a similar survey when creating the Parks, Open Spaces and Rec- reation Master Plan in 2023, indicating the condition of city parks. Schertz and Live Oak are completing similar plans in 2024.

Cibolo staff in December entered an agreement to purchase 18 acres of parkland for $854,460 through the city budget and certificates of obligation. The park was later named Schaezler Park after the family that formerly owned the property, Cibolo staff said. Schertz is in the early stages of developing the Hilltop/Homestead Park area, which is a 14-acre space in the northern part of the city. The project is funded through $750,000 in grant funding, and $750,000 from the city and other organizations, Shrum said. Universal City and Live Oak completed updates in 2023 to parks through local budgets and organizations, with Live Oak’s Main City Park receiving a new playground, trail and two pavilions. Universal City constructed a playground at Veterans Park, receiving three National Demonstration Site recognitions for the park design, City Manager Kim Turner said.

"I have loved watching our park change, and I am glad that we have new equipment for our children to enjoy. I do wish we had

"It is always exciting to hear about new projects, but I hope they put money back into the parks we already have." ROB DYER, SCHERTZ RESIDENT

Trails, playgrounds, fishing pond, picnic areas

Open space, historical marker

Playgrounds, trails, pavilions

Playground

more shaded options though." LACY SCHMINKEY, LIVE OAK RESIDENT

$1.5 million

$854,460

$1.45 million

$433,000

The number of people living within a 10-minute walk of a park in their city:

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updated master plan. “I encourage everyone to be active and engaged, and get involved with any park projects,” Shrum said. “We do like resident feedback.”

Alongside parks development, each city has a project related to trail development in progress, with the goal of creating new connections by the end of the year. The cities of Live Oak and Schertz are slated to host public input meetings later this year for the

27%

Cibolo

66%

Live Oak

Universal City

74%

*FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDE GRANTS, CITY BUDGETS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

SOURCES: CITIES OF SCHERTZ, CIBOLO, LIVE OAK, UNIVERSAL CITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCE: TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND/COMMUNITY IMPACT

LIVE OAK 14623 IH-35 N (210) 651-1911

RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244

LEGACY 2003 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-8600

STONE OAK 23026 US Hwy 281 N (210) 497-1322

Real estate

Year over year median home prices in the Northeast Metrocom showed relatively stable prices in March, but ZIP code 78266 saw a 7% increase and ZIP 78148 saw a 5% increase. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

March 2023

March 2024

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+ 13.69%

+ 26.32%

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2023

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$391,450 $326,250 $353,175 $270,000 $270,000

$425,817 $355,000 $360,707 $275,950 $249,000

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Homes sold by price point

78148

78233

March 2024

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$599,999

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+18.66%

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+26.42%

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Events

BY JARRETT WHITENER

May

June

Cibolo BBQ Cookoff The 10th Annual Cibolo BBQ Cookoff invites the community to enjoy local barbecue and help judge which is the best. Alongside the barbecue competition, a 5K race, a cornhole tournament and other activities will be held. The event serves as a fundraiser to support scholarship opportunities for Schertz-Cibolo-

Jr. Fishing Day Girls and boys from ages 13 years and younger are invited to enjoy Junior Fishing Day at Live Oak’s Main City Park. This event is focused on community fishing and encouraging youth to get involved with the activity. Guests are encouraged to bring their own equipment. A limited supply of equipment will be available for those without a fishing rod. Adult supervision is required for young children, and adults are not allowed to fish until the end of the event. • June 1, 7-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Live Oak Main City Park, 18001 Park Drive, Live Oak • www.liveoaktx.net Cibolo Summer Nights Each year, the city of Cibolo hosts events during the summer for families to enjoy while school is out. The series began on May 10 and the second event for June will be a Kids Fishing Tournament, featuring an evening of fishing and outdoor activities. • June 7, 6:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Cibolo Multi Event Center, 210 S. Main St., Cibolo • www.cibolotx.gov

Universal City ISD students. • May 17-18, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • $15 (admission) • Cibolo Crossing, 18124 I-35, Cibolo • www.cibolobbq.org

Armed Forces Day Parade The City of Live Oak invites the community to honor all past and present members of the military. The parade route will travel down Forest Bluff, turn left on Toepperwein, right onto Leafy Hollow, left onto Welcome Drive, right onto Old Spanish Trail, and right onto Shin Oak Drive. • May 18, 10 a.m. • Free (admission) • Clubhouse parking lot, 7901 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak • www.liveoaktx.net

Schertz Movies in the Park Schertz residents can enjoy a summer filled with movies at different Schertz parks. The movies in the park series kicks off in June with the first movie being “Trolls Band Together.” Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, refreshments, friends and neighbors for the evening out. • June 7, 8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Heritage Oaks Park, 11700 Long Leaf Parkway, Schertz • www.schertz.com/519

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Customers can get custom arrangements for special occasions, events and personal use.

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Grey House Blooms oers craft oral arrangements

Grey House Blooms oers arrangements of natural and articial owers.

For those looking for ower arrangements for personal use, special occasions and events, Grey House Blooms oers custom designs. Tammy Weissmann and Jeri Twenter opened the location on Schertz Main Street in January 2023. What they oer A selection of natural and articial owers are available at the shop, with Weissmann and Twenter able to help pick the best owers for the occasion. What to expect Depending on the color, ower type and other factors, arrangements can be made on the same day, or may take a couple of weeks to complete. “Thankfully for us, we have a wholesaler that is

close by, so it makes it a little easier for us to get special owers,” Weissmann said. The shop also oers arrangements for larger occasions such as weddings, funerals and other events. Online, the store oers the ability to purchase arrangements, which can be picked up from the store. Delivery options are available to a limited area around the shop. Weissmann and Twenter said they have appreciated the community reception and enjoy providing ower services for Schertz. “We are thankful for people being inquisitive on what’s inside the shop now, and our door is always open,” Twenter said.

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Volunteer helping with fence repair at a household.

Mayor Ralph Gutierrez volunteers with the organization.

Volunteers of all ages help the organization achieve their goal of giving back to the community through service.

PHOTOS COURTESY LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE SCHERTZ

Love Where You Live-Schertz works to improve city

Since 2016, Love Where You Live-Schertz has helped homeowners with issues and maintenance around their properties. Director Eric Wilbur said its goal is to help home- owners who are unable to maintain their homes. “We recognized that in our community, we have a lot of folks that ... can’t maintain their homes for whatever reason,” he said. Key players The organization began as a group of churches that work alongside the city of Schertz to identify homes in need of minor maintenance and repair. “The city doesn’t have the resources to help people, and churches alone can’t really do it without some level of support from the city,” Wilbur said. Local businesses and other organizations will sponsor the nonprot, assisting with providing equipment or other needs. While the organization is mostly focused on Schertz homeowners, they do provide services to nearby areas. Wilbur said around 90% of the work

people each year. Prior to the big events, the organization will go out to neighborhoods in the city to look for homes that might need assistance. When a house is found, organization members distribute an informational yer. Wilbur said this process is how the organization gets most of the people that they assist. Inspec- tors from the city of Schertz will also reach out to the organization with referrals. Moving forward Wilbur said he is having conversations with other municipalities and groups around the area that may be interested in starting a Love Where You Live in their cities to help grow the interest in helping homeowners throughout the area. The focus for now is on neighborhoods and communities where the homes might be older, since those homes are more likely to have mainte- nance issues. “The people that we are helping in these neigh- borhoods are many times overlooked, or they’re isolated or just silent about what they are having to deal with,” he said. “This is our opportunity as a community to come around them and help them.”

The organization helps with minor home projects.

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Twice a year, the organization hosts large events for volunteers to help homeowners in need, with the most recent event being April 20. Wilbur said the event helped around 40 fami- lies. On average, the organization helps 130-150

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