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Metrocom Edition VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 MARCH 15APRIL 11, 2025

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I10 Incoming Cibolo takes rst steps in preparing for I10 corridor growth

While Guadalupe County, which contains Cibolo and part of Schertz, will not see the same growth as neighboring Bexar County, corridor growth is expected in the two cities, which are in more urban areas of Guadalupe County, according to TxDOT.

While I-35 between Austin and San Antonio con- tinues to be a high growth area, the city of Cibolo is taking an early look at I-10 for future development. Alongside the city plan to encourage develop- ment, TxDOT in 2022 completed a corridor plan preparing for I-10 growth through 2050.

BY JARRETT WHITENER

By 2050, 32% of Texans are expected to live in I-10 counties, with 92% of those residents living in Harris, Bexar, Jeerson, El Paso and Fort Bend Counties, according to data from the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation, or TxDOT.

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The I10 intersection at Zuehl Road is planned to be one of the main intersections in Cibolo’s I10 Corridor Plan. (Jeremy Proctor, Central Texas Aerials/Community Impact)

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• Opened Nov. 1 • 97 Cloverleaf Drive, Schertz • Facebook: Schertz-Cibolo Memorial Planning Center 5 Common Ground The business, founded by real estate broker Amanda Haden, is a shared workspace for professionals in the real estate industry to meet, work and connect. • Opened Feb. 3

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6 Panera Bread The fast-casual restaurant will serve soups, sandwiches, pizzas and more. • Opening in fall • 18406 I-35 N., Schertz • www.panerabread.com/content/panerabread_com/ en-us/home.html 7 Crepeccino Café & Crêperie The San Antonio-based restaurant will sell sweet and savory crepes, breakfast, lunch and dinner. • Opening in April or May • 857 Cibolo Valley Drive, Ste. 208, Cibolo • www.crepeccino.com

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1 Top Tier Hair and Beauty Supply The business, locally-owned by Tiffany Marin, specializes in medical-grade wigs and application for men and women. Top Tier Hair and Beauty Supply also offers makeup services, hair tools and skin care products. • Opened March 7 • 2451 FM 1103, Ste. 141, Cibolo • www.toptierhairbeautysupply.com 2 9Round Kickboxing Fitness The kickboxing gym offers 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training style classes. • Opened Feb. 25 1604

The business will offer chiropractic adjustments, decompression therapy, shockwave therapy, exercise rehab and stretch therapy, according to its website. • Opening in March • 2251 FM 1103, Ste. 136, Cibolo • www.ppfchiropractic.com 9 Big League Carwash Owned by former American baseball player Daniel McCutchen and his wife Sarah McCutchen, who is a dentist in New Braunfels, Big League Carwash will feature a 150-foot drive-thru tunnel, 28 complimentary vacuums, supplies and cleaners.

3 The Human Bean The Oregon-based coffee drive-thru chain serves hot, iced and blended coffee drinks, teas, smoothies and energy drinks. • Opened Feb. 10 • 1800 Pat Booker Road, Universal City • www.thehumanbean.com 4 Schertz-Cibolo Memorial Planning Center Owned by Justin Sanders, the funeral home offers cremations, burials and pre-planning arrangements, among other services to create meaningful tributes for loved ones. 10

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• 885 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo • Facebook: Chick-fil-A Cibolo

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13 Live Oak Dental Ha Vy Le took over the dental office in December. Live Oak Dental offers a variety of dental services for families such as fillings, pediatric dental care, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, root canal treatments and more. • 8142 Shin Oak Drive, Ste. 100, Live Oak • www.liveoakdentalwellness.com 14 Revolution Church The church, led by husband-and-wife duo Zak and Amber White, celebrated its 15th anniversary Jan. 26. Revolution Church focuses on its youth ministry and community involvement. • 9360 Corporate Drive, Ste. 106, Selma • www.revyourlife.com 15 Spark by Hilton The hotel, formerly known as Comfort Inn & Suites, rebranded Feb. 14. Ryan Staats, Spark’s general manager, said the hotel also received renovations to its lobby and rooms.

10 Cava The Mediterranean restaurant will offer build-your-own bowls and pitas, according to its website. • Opening TBD • 36 Cibolo Valley Drive, Schertz • www.cava.com 11 Einstein Bros. Bagels In an email to Community Impact , Public Relations Manager Gabriel Washburn confirmed that there will be a new location, but could not provide any additional information regarding an opening timeframe. The bagel shop offers a variety of bagels and breakfast sandwiches, as well as hot and iced coffees. • Opening TBD • 3142 Pat Booker Road, Ste. 120, Universal City • www.einsteinbros.com

16 Crust Pizza Co. The restaurant sells Chicago-style thin crust pizza, pastas and salads. • Opening in May or June • 813 Cibolo Valley Drive, Ste. 170, Cibolo • www.crustpizzaco.com

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• Rebranded Feb. 14 • 15771 I-35 N., Selma • www.hilton.com/en/brands/spark-by-hilton

12 Chick-fil-A The restaurant underwent renovations to its dining area Feb. 24 and reopened March 5.

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Government

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

Another storage facility is headed to Cibolo In a 5-2 decision, Cibolo City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit, or CUP, for a 129,600-square-foot self-storage facility Feb. 11. Council members Je McGlothin and Randy Roberts were the two dissenting votes. How we got here Council had tabled the item Oct. 15 to give the applicant the opportunity to provide architec- tural renderings of the facility and clarify details regarding a detention pond, emergency access and property lighting, according to agenda documents. About the project The property is owned by Cibolo native David Marbach. In a letter of support to the city, Marbach said the storage facility will allow the remainder of his property to be developed into commercial that pay both property and sales taxes—which is some- thing Cibolo residents are looking and asking for. The 3-story storage facility will be located at 21105 Old Wiederstein Road, Cibolo and will be a part of a Cibolo OK’s contract for downtown plan Cibolo City Council approved a $160,000 professional services agreement with Lionheart Places on Feb. 25 to update its downtown revitalization plan—also referred to as Old Town/Downtown Master Plan and the Downtown CORE Plan. The Cibolo Downtown Revitalization Plan was adopted in August 2014, accord- ing to agenda documents. The details Lionheart Places will collaborate with the community and city sta to establish goals focusing on parking, land use, economic development and urban design in Old Town Cibolo, according to agenda documents. The contract will be funded through the city’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget’s Eco- nomic Development Corporation funds.

Schertz to launch new farmer’s market The city of Schertz is launching a new farmer’s market April 5. Hometown Har- vest will be held at 703 Oak St., Schertz. What you need to know The farmer’s market will be a recurring, monthly event, according to an email from Director of Public Aairs Linda Klepper. Hometown Harvest will feature fresh and locally grown produce and handmade goods and give priority to farmers and ranchers.

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larger mixed use development featuring restaurant, retail, professional and medical oce space. The storage facility is slated to have 850-900 storage units, according to agenda documents. Looking ahead Je Eckols, president of Intergold Investments told Community Impact that their goal was to build a quality development across the whole 14-acre property. Eckols said they hope to break ground in Q1 of 2026.

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Selma’s re station remodel to accommodate growth

Selma’s Fire Station No. 1, located at 9375 Corporate Drive, will be undergoing a remodel to increase operational eciency and accommodate the department’s recent addition of re battalion chiefs, according to a news release. What you need to know Selma City Council selected a contractor for design build services for the remodel of Fire Station No. 1, authorizing the city administrator to sign an AIA DesignBuild Agreement on Feb. 13. Funding for the project—which costs $200,000 — was approved as part of the city’s 2024-25 re department operating budget. The remodel will consist of a Battalion Chief’s Quarters with an additional bunk room, new bathroom and shower facilities, according to a news release. The expansion ensures that battalion chiefs have the necessary accommodations to support 24/7 emergency response operations. The remod- eling of the station will also improve the depart- ment’s real-time emergency response, the news release states.

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What the re chief is saying Fire Chief Kyle McAfee said the project is a direct reection of their commitment to providing top-tier public safety services to Selma residents and business owners. Looking ahead The remodel is slated to be completed by the end of June, according to the news release.

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Transportation

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

The city of Schertz is on track to complete its Main Street Improve- ments Project by fall 2027, city officials say. Assistant City Engineer John Nowak said the city is improving its Main Street corridor to make it more event friendly and more inviting to businesses. Project details The $26.8 million project will improve sidewalks, and add street lighting and way-finding signage. Aging water and sanitary sewer lines will also be replaced. Nowak said the additional sidewalks will improve pedestrian safety downtown. “There are some parts of Main Street right now where you really don’t have a full width sidewalk— for example, near Lindbergh,” Nowak said. Improvements en route for Main Street

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Schertz City Council approved a $2,556,531 professional services agreement with engineering firm Halff Associates, Inc. for the final design of the Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction Project on Feb. 18. Some context The road is a rural, two-lane roadway that sees a fair amount of traffic, including a significant number of trucks, and is in poor condition. The main commercial entrance to the Randolph Air Force Base—which is used by delivery trucks—is located on Lower Seguin Road, which often gets congested due to the amount of traffic, according to agenda documents.

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Education

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

JISD nixes plans to move disciplinary program to Coronado

The presentation identified challenges in JCARE’s current facility which include limited library, cafeteria, parking and storage space. A few of the benefits for moving JCARE to Coronado Village Elementary identified in the presentation were having a full size library for classroom instruction and a full size cafeteria for student lunches. The committee also received presentations from the special education department and Judson ISD Police Department vying to use the space. A closer look The district conducted a survey asking what priorities should guide the district in repurposing the former elementary school building. Surveyors were asked to select their top three. Respondents indicated that they want the dis- trict to prioritize expanding community and adult education programs and creating a workforce development or career training center, according to survey results. What the community is saying During a Feb. 18 Universal City City Council meeting, Coronado Village resident Robert Whiting said he was concerned that repurposing the elementary school into a DAEP facility would impact resident safety, decrease property values and prevent attracting new families into the neighborhood. During a Feb. 20 Judson ISD school board meet- ing, Universal City resident Kari Carlson said she was against housing the district’s DAEP program in the former elementary school facility. “I am 100% in support of giving attention to and

Judson ISD officials held a growth and planning town hall meeting on Feb. 24 for the repurposing of Coronado Village Elementary School, located at 213 Amistad Boulevard, in Universal City. What happened Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III said the district started its Growth and Planning Commit- tee to hear from both the district and members of the community which included discussion of the ways they could repurpose Coronado Village Elementary School. “If you look at our [Disciplinary Alternative Education Program] they’re really struggling with the area that they’re in right now, and then we got feedback from the community that that wasn’t something that was truly wanted over in Coro- nado,” Fields said during the town hall. Based on community feedback, Fields said they will continue to look at ways to repurpose Coro- nado Village Elementary School, but part of that repurposing would not include the district’s DAEP campus. “We don’t feel comfortable making a recommen- dation to move DAEP to Coronado, so that’s not something that we’re even going to bring to the board at this time,” he said. Some context The Judson ISD board of trustees voted to move students from Coronado Village to Selma Elementary School in December. In January, a presentation was given to the district’s Growth and Planning Committee for repurposing Coronado Village into the district’s secondary alternative school—JCARE.

School survey results Respondents supported expanding early childhood educational programs for the repurposing of Coronado Village Elementary.

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Expand community and adult education programs 158 Provide additional student support services 136 Relocate district offices and staff 117

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helping people who have kind of fallen through the cracks—I think it’s really important. I just don’t think that Coronado Village is the place to do that,” Carlson said.

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Judson ISD approves incentive for special education teachers The Judson ISD board of trustees approved a one-time $750 retention incentive for special education and bilingual teachers and a $300 one- time retention incentive for special education and bilingual instructional paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year Feb. 20. Funds for these incentives will be paid from 2024-2025 Every Student Succeeds Act Title II

SCUCISD students outperforming state on 2024 STAAR Academic performance has improved while economic disadvantage among stu- dents has increased in Schertz-Cibolo-Uni- versal City ISD, according to its 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Report. Breaking it down Out of the 15,129 students in SCUCISD, 52% are meeting grade level, according to the 2023-24 report. SCUCISD outperformed the state in reading, math, science and social studies on the 2024 STAAR exams. SCUCISD students are also outperforming the state in mastery of science and social studies, according to the 2023-24 report. But the percentage of SCUCISD students master- ing all subjects has decreased from 2021.

Carryover Funds. Funds will be paid in August 2025 for the staff working at the district effective January 2025 who are also returning in August for the 2025-2026 school year, according to agenda documents. The break down The total cost for the aforementioned incentives is $365,400 plus fringe benefits of 10%, bringing the total cost to $401,940, according to agenda documents. One more thing Trustee José Macias Jr. said the district is slated to pass a compensation plan in June, which could include additional raises for employees.

Educator type

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Incentive cost

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Special education teachers

279

$750

$209,250

Special education paraprofessionals

291

$300

$87,300

Bilingual teachers

$750

$68,250

Bilingual paraprofessionals

$300

$600

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Creator Camp Type: day / STEM / creative Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 (varies by location) Cost: $238-$269 (three days), $159-$178 (two days), $1,399 for unlimited camps, $50 off total (full week bundle) (weekly) • Cast TECH High School, 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio; Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Road, San Antonio • www.creatorcamp.org

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Dates: June 2-6; June 16-20; July 21-25 Cost: $295 (weekly) • 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 121, Schertz • www.icodeschool.com/cibolo Roblox Design Intro: Capture The Flag Type: day / STEM Ages: 6-13 Dates: July 7-11; Aug. 4-8 Cost: $295 (weekly) • 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 121, Schertz • www.icodeschool.com/cibolo Content Creator: Build Your Brand Type: day / STEM Ages: 9-14 Dates: July 21-25 Cost: $295 (weekly) • 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 121, Schertz • www.icodeschool.com/cibolo Minecraft: Modding Adventure Type: day / STEM Ages: 6-11

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Type: day / STEM Ages: grades K-6 Dates: June 6-20 Cost: $285 (weekly) • 3460 Roy Richard Dr., Schertz • www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention

ICode Battle of The Bots Type: day / STEM Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 2-6, July 28-Aug. 1 Cost: $295 (weekly)

The DoSeum Type: academics / arts / day Ages: 3-11 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: varies for members/nonmembers • 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio • www.thedoseum.org/summer-camps

• 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 121, Schertz • www.icodeschool.com/cibolo Roblox Editor - Create and Code Your Own World Type: day / STEM Ages: 7-13 Dates: June 23-27, July 28-Aug. 1 Cost: $295 (weekly) • 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 121, Schertz • www.icodeschool.com/cibolo Minecraft Survival: The Building Blocks of Coding Type: day / STEM Ages: 7-14 Dates: June 2-6; June 23-27; July 28-Aug. 1 Cost: $295 (weekly)

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Ages: 4-12 Dates: Aug. 4-8 Cost: $260 per week (full days), $155 per week (half days)

• 17361 Bell N. Dr., Ste. 101, Schertz • www.aerialathletics.com/camps Pixar Pals

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To Infinity, and Beyond: Engineering Journey through Space Type: day / STEM Ages: 6-10 Dates: Aug. 4-8 Cost: $295 (weekly)

• 17361 Bell N. Dr., Ste. 101, Schertz • www.aerialathletics.com/camps

Type: day Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 23-27 Cost: $260 per week (full days), $155 per week (half days)

Selma

• 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 121, Schertz • www.icodeschool.com/cibolo

• 17361 Bell N. Dr., Ste. 101, Schertz • www.aerialathletics.com/camps Partying In The USA

Journey Christian Fellowship Church Type: day Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $180 per week • 16847 Exchange Ave. #3, Selma • www.ymcasatx.org/programs/camps/summer-day- camps

Schertz

Type: day Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 30-July 3 Cost: $200 per week (full days), $140 per week (half days)

Schertz Family YMCA Type: day / sports Ages: 5-13

• 17361 Bell N. Dr., Ste. 101, Schertz • www.aerialathletics.com/camps Freezing In The Summer

Dates: May-August Cost: $180 (weekly) • Various YMCA locations • www.ymcasatx.org/programs/camps/summer-day- camps

Universal City

Alamo City All Stars Type: day / sports Grades: K-6 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $295 per week per child / $795 per month per child • 11471 E Loop 1604 N., Universal City • https://alamocityallstars.com/summer-camp-program

Type: day Ages: 4-12 Dates: July 28-Aug. 1 Cost: $260 per week (full days), $155 per week (half days)

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• 17361 Bell N. Dr., Ste. 101, Schertz • www.aerialathletics.com/camps Superhero Academy Type: day

Type: day Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 16-20 Cost: $260 per week (full days), $155 per week (half days)

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PGA Golf Camps Type: day / sports Ages: 6-16 Dates: June 16-9, June 23-26, July 14-17, July 21-24 Cost: $295 (weekly) • David Ogrin Golf Academy, 1357 Wald Road, New Braunfels • www.pgajuniorgolfcamps.com/activity/detail/62397

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Alla Prima Art Studio Type: day / art Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 11 Cost: $275-$325

• 1386 Industrial Drive, Ste. 100, New Braunfels • www.allaprimaartstudio.com/summercamps

T Bar M Camps Type: overnight / day Ages: 5-16 Dates: May-August

Camp Minnehaha Type: day Ages: Camp Minnehaha 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 15 (weekly) Cost: $135 (residents), $185 (nonresidents) per week • 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov/3403/the-fun-things-in-life- program-guide The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch Type: day / sports Ages: 8-18 Dates: May 25-Aug. 16 (weekly) Cost: $1,075 per week, $975 (Aug. 10-16), $495 (commuter rate) • 325 Mission Valley Road, New Braunfels • www.newktennis.com/tennis-camps/junior-camps

Cost: $1,430 weekly (overnight camp) • 2549 W. Hwy. 46, New Braunfels • www.tbarm.org

KidStrong Cibolo Type: day / athletics Ages: 4-9

Code Ninjas Type: day / academics Ages: 5 and above Dates: June 30-Aug. 8 Cost: $180-$375 (weekly)

Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $250 (weekly) • 1387 FM 1103, Cibolo • www.kidstrong.com/start/cibolo?hsLang=en

• 1847 Hwy. 46, Ste. D, New Braunfels • www.codeninjas.com/tx-new-braunfels This list is not comprehensive.

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The store oers a large selection of Hello Kitty merchandise.

Magda Kussel is the owner of Craftpudding.

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Veteran-owned shop sells Japanese-inspired gifts

she said. Kussel decided to open her own studio after she started painting to nd solace after retiring as a disabled veteran and recovering from breast cancer. Digging deeper Craftpudding sells a wide selection of kawaii-in- spired items—the Japanese culture of all things cute—such as Hello Kitty, Keroppi and My Melody merchandise, as well as other Sanrio characters. The kawaii aesthetic places emphasis on cute- ness, bright colors, child-like charm and cartoon characters. The handcrafted items Kussel oers include handbags, jewelry, artwork and rubber stamps.

Army veteran Magda Kussel opened Craft- pudding in 2020 after being discharged from the military and battling cancer. The inspiration The kawaii gift shop originally began as an online Etsy shop in 2007, oering hand-carved rubber stamps. Kussel’s love of Japanese artwork inspired her to begin making the stamps as a hobby. She combined her favorite hobby and her favorite food, rice pudding, to call her business Craftpudding. “I got very inspired by Japanese [culture] and I started to read books, especially in the area of crafts because they’re so well explained that [I didn’t] really need to know how to read Japanese,”

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I10 incoming From the cover

What’s happening?

between rural character of development and a higher level of density of urban development,” he said. Cibolo Mayor Mark Allen said the corridor improvements will have a tremendous economic impact on the city. “The next 15 years will be transformative years for Guadalupe County, as I-10 is the beltway through our county,” Allen said. “We envision tremendous growth along I-10 which will transform this corridor to rival what we see along I-35 between [Loop] 1604 and New Braunfels by 2040.”

With all of these plans and development initiatives falling in place, Cibolo residents will likely see an increase in construction, including a truck stop and gas station, which were approved by City Council in November. Economic Development Director Rick Vasquez said the corridor plan will help guide development initiatives, and city sta will work to responsibly manage growth to ensure residents do not lose the rural character that the community is proud of. “Within the city limits, we are trying to use our development codes to nd that balance

Over the next 25 years, Cibolo sta and leadership will work to transition I-10 into a corridor that improves the city tax base through development of businesses focused on manufacturing alongside other commercial and residential projects. At the same time, TxDOT will be working toward road maintenance and expansion, resulting in the corridor avoiding the rapid growth that I-35 drivers face. The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or AAMPO, is also in the process of developing a transportation plan for projects through 2050.

Cibolo I10 corridor

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Public utility

Subdistrict 1

Subdistrict 2

Subdistrict 3

Cibolo

TRAINER HALE RD.

2538

ZUEHL RD.

SEA WILLOW DR.

SOURCE: CITY OF CIBOLOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

The approach

• Municipal management districts • Transportation reinvestment zones Through the use of these tools, the city can shape the corridor to best t the outlined develop- ment in the plan with minimal impact on Cibolo residents, Vasquez said. The use of these tools would allow city sta to designate areas throughout the district, which would be used to generate and reinvest revenue into that specic zone.

according to the plan. The nal subdistrict, from Santa Clara Creek to just beyond Schwab Road, will take the longest to develop due to the lack of public utilities in the area. This subsection will also include residential development alongside being a regional activity center, meaning more retail developments. To bring this vision to life, Vasquez said the city will take advantage of tools such as: • Tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ) • Municipal utility districts (MUDs) • Property improvement districts (PIDs)

The Cibolo corridor plan breaks the project into three subdistricts, each having dierent develop- ment opportunities. Subdistrict 1 is on the westernmost part of the city limits and will be focused on corridor residen- tial growth alongside commercial development. The second subdistrict runs from Stolte Road to Santa Clara Creek and will be focused on right- sizing commercial growth to focus more on light industrial development, with the goal of diversify- ing the Cibolo tax base. By 2050, this area is expected to grow industrial land use from 615 acres to around 985 acres,

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Cibolo population projection

The need

The outlook

Between 2010 and 2020, the population of the city of Cibolo increased by more than 10,000 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Bureau projections show the city nearing a population of about 68,000 by 2050. While most residents live in the northern and central parts of the city, I-10 is being eyed for residential development. One primary initiative for city sta is preserv- ing the community feel in Cibolo, which Vasquez said will be a focus when urbanizing the I-10 area. He said city sta have sat with developers to have discussions about holding on to traditions and cultural expression of the rural environment in the design of new developments. Incentives may be provided to meet this goal.

Vasquez said that the current city tax base is around 85% residential area, and the long- term goal is to make it 50% residential and 50% industrial. Through a new tax base, the city can work to improve infrastructure around I-10 and for the older communities in the city. Vasquez said that many of the older communities throughout the city were not adequately planned for long-term sustainability in the operation and maintenance of their infrastructure. For development on I-10 to move forward, Vasquez said the city would need to focus on transportation network capacity and the capacity of public services, such as water, sewer and stormwater needs. “We need to look at what we need to do to position the city for the opportunities coming forward,” he said. The city’s limited I-35 frontage will remain entertainment and retail, while the southern corridor focuses more on residential development opportunities and light industrial developments that promote workforce growth. Workforce projections from AAMPO show the number of employment opportunities in Guada- lupe County to increase by 107% by 2050, increas- ing from 71,100 in 2020 to 146,895.

80,000

64,000

48,000

32,000

16,000

SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, CITY OF CIBOLOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

“I think we want to respect the rural culture that existed before that is under pressure now to urbanize,” he said.

Who it’s for

of Guadalupe, is extremely fortunate that TxDOT has endeavored to reconstruct the entire section of interstate highway 10 from [Loop] 1604 to the 130 toll road near Seguin,” Allen said. Vasquez said the goal is to take steps to get the ball rolling to ensure that the future of the city is secure and planned for. “You want to think about what Cibolo is going to look like 30 years from now, but plan for that today,” he said.

With an expanded tax base, the city can utilize revenue generate from the developed I-10 corridor to help support infrastructure projects in the areas of the city that are deteriorating. Despite the limited short-term impacts from I-10 development, the realization of Cibolo, TxDOT and AAMPO plans will provide more jobs and benets for residents, including the opening of AISIN Texas Corporation in 2021, Allen said. “The city of Cibolo, as well as the entire county

I10 workforce in Cibolo

The current workforce breakdown of I-10 in Cibolo. Manufacturing is projected to remain the dominant industry in 2050.

Real estate, rental and leasing: 0.2%

Looking ahead

Other services: 0.4%

By 2050, TxDOT expects most of the Bexar and Guadalupe County workforce to be focused around manufacturing. Vasquez said developers are talking with city sta about residential projects. “We are already meeting with developers that have large land plays and they are waiting to see how the infrastructure will be built out,” he said. While no industrial projects have been ocially announced, Vasquez said the city is in talks with developers. With ports like Port Houston on the corridor, the development will strengthen I-10 as a trade route and an economic advantage for cities on it.

"We have to start working on diversifying the tax base today to generate

Motor vehicle parts and dealers: 0.7%

the revenue tomorrow that is going to need to replace that older infrastructure. " RICK VASQUEZ, CIBOLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Retail trade: 1%

Wholesale trade: 1.3%

Construction: 1.6%

Professional, scientic and tech services: 3% Arts, entertainment and recreation: 1.7%

“We think that a diverse tax base is critical to the long-term sustainability of Cibolo and to protect that rural character and the quality of life that citizens enjoy today,” Vasquez said.

Manufacturing: 89%

SOURCE: CITY OF CIBOLOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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State

BY HANNAH NORTON

Senator proposes water supply plan

One more thing

Zooming in

More details

them,” Kirkle said. “The water infrastructure needs that [communities] have are far beyond their available funding capacity. Boosting water supplies is a top priority of state leaders this legislative session. Gov. Greg Abbott named the plan one of seven emergency priorities during his biennial State of the State address Feb. 2.“We will put Texas on a path to have plenty of water for the next 50 years,” Abbott said during his speech at Arnold Oil in East Austin. “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who oversees the Texas Senate, addressed concerns about “the water problem” during a Feb. 20 speech to members of the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation. “We need a steady stream of money [for water],” Patrick said. “We’re working on a way to find that because we need to invest money every year into building water projects, or we’re going to be way behind.”

The state would use that money to desalinate— or remove salt and other minerals from—sea- water and groundwater; access water extracted during oil and gas production; and acquire water from nearby states, Perry said. “Everything in water takes 20 years to develop,” Perry said. “This is not a plan that’s going to solve everybody’s problems tomorrow [and] it won’t happen as quick as we need it. But ... Texas does big things, and Texas is in a position financially to do big things.” Lawmakers have nearly $195 billion available, including a $23.8 billion surplus, for the next state budget, according to the Texas comptrol- ler’s office. Sarah Kirkle, policy and legislative director for the Texas Water Association, told Community Impact the time is now to invest in water infrastructure. “Thirteen hundred people a day are coming here, and none of them are bringing water with

Abbott named investments in water infrastructure an emergency priority. Declaring emergency priorities allows lawmakers to bypass a constitutional rule preventing them from passing legislation before the 60th day of the legislative session—March 14.

Far-reaching impacts Over 7.7 million Texans, or nearly 25% of the state population, live in areas affected by drought.

Texas communities are grappling with water shortages and aging infrastructure as people and businesses move to the state in droves. “We needed water yesterday in some areas,” state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, told Community Impact on Jan. 16. Perry plans to ask his colleagues in the Texas Legislature for a dedicated funding stream to help local utilities purchase more water and upgrade their infrastructure. The senator said he hopes lawmakers will budget $5 billion this legislative session and send $1 billion to the state water fund each year moving forward. If approved by state lawmakers, the plan would appear on voters’ ballots in November. Initial drafts of the 2026-27 state budget include $2.5 billion for water infrastructure. Perry had not filed his proposal, which is expected to be Senate

Population growth

31.3M Texans

Today 2070

Intensity:

51.5M projected

None

D0 (Abnormally dry) D1 (Moderate drought) D2 (Severe drought) D3 (Extreme drought) D4 (Exceptional drought)

In that period

Demand for water is expected to increase by

Existing water supplies are projected to decline by

Cost to the state Texas will need to spend about $154 billion over the next 50 years to meet water infrastructure needs, according to experts.

18%

Repair aging drinking water systems

SOURCE: TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Did you know? Since 2021,

$59B

Bill 7, as of Feb. 25. Perry said he wants to build on a one-time, $1 billion appropriation to the Texas Water Fund, which Texas voters approved in 2023. Funding could mirror the state highway fund, which is bankrolled by several sources, including vehicle registration fees, oil and natural gas taxes.

New water supply projects

several Texas cities, including Dripping Springs, Conroe and Magnolia , have paused new development for a temporary period to prevent water shortages.

$74B

Repair wastewater systems

$21B

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SOURCE: NATIONAL DROUGHT MITIGATION CENTER/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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