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Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 APRIL 13 MAY 13, 2024
Elevating I 35
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The I 35 NEX Central Project will add 9.5 miles of elevated lanes to I 35 to accommodate rapid growth and traffic needs.
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Also in this issue
Impacts: Smoothie King to open Cibolo location (Page 6)
Voter Guide: Learn about local city council races (Page 9)
Transportation: FM 1518 construction begins (Page 11)
Dining: Axeshack o ers pizza, games in Cibolo (Page 16)
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6 Dutch Bros A second Dutch Bros Coffee location is scheduled to open in Cibolo. The chain sells coffee, lemonade, shakes, chai lattes, seasonal and energy drinks. • Opening TBD
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• 17992 N. I-35, Cibolo • www.dutchbros.com
7 Vero Sade The development will have 288 units including one-, two- and three- bedroom floor plans. • Opening this spring • Cibolo Commons at FM 1103 • www.us-living.com
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• Opened March 6 • 700 FM 78, Ste. 103, Cibolo • www.certapro.com
Now open
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1 Pack it Up The locally owned shipping and printing business offers services including private mailbox rentals, printing, notary services, shredding services, shipping and more. • Opened April 1 • 232 Brite Road, Ste. 109, Cibolo • www.packitupusa.com 2 CertaPro Painters CertaPro Painters began in 1992 and has expanded to more than 350 locations across the United States and Canada. Services offered include interior and exterior painting.
8 Guadalupe County services Services at the Guadalupe County Schertz Annex Building, located at 1101 Elbel Road, will be temporarily relocated to the Guadalupe County Service Center, 1052 FM 78, Schertz. The following departments will be relocated to the Guadalupe County Service Center: county clerk, district clerk, elections office, justice of the peace and precinct 3 constable. • Relocating April • 1052 FM 78, Schertz • www.co.guadalupe.tx.us
3 Marigold on Main Salon The salon allows hairstylists to work independently as their own business owners. The business has room for six stylists, with two stylists currently using the facility. • Opened March 8 • 508 N. Main St., Cibolo • www.marigoldonmain.com 4 Penfed Credit Union The business offers checking and savings accounts, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards and other banking services.
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fencing and gates at Kirby Middle School, Judson Middle School, Olympia Elementary School, Judson High School and Wagner High School. The project will be funded using bond funds approved in 2022.
In the news
In the news
9 ClearWater Express Car Wash A listing through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation states the business plans to open in February 2025. • 6050 FM 3009, Schertz • www.clearwaterexpresswash.com 10 Del Toro Multisport Schertz City Council on March 5 held the first public hearing to rezone 26.11 acres of land for the development of a commercial multisport complex. • 11209 E. FM 1518, Schertz 11 Arlan’s The small grocery store chain of 15 stores throughout Texas was acquired in early 2024 by La Michoacana Meat Market, which operates more than 200 stores in Texas. Arlan’s stores will keep their names while also carrying La Michoacana-branded grocery selections.
• Judson ISD campuses • www.judsonisd.org
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Kumi Sushi, Seafood and Buffet Kumi offers buffet-style dishes such as boiled whole crabs, hot and cold crab legs, Korean barbecue ribs, sashimi, charcuterie, a ramen bar, and a crawfish boil with traditional fixings. • Opened March 9 • 17333 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio • www.kumibuffet.com The White Rabbit The business is owned by Ashleigh and Paul Butler, a U.S. Army veteran. They call the establishment a combination restaurant, bar and poker venue. • Opened April 1 • 20626 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 103, San Antonio • www.thewhiterabbitsa.com
12 Smoothie King Featuring more than 1,350 stores, Smoothie King first opened its doors in New Orleans in 1973, according to the business website. The business features a variety of smoothies, smoothie bowls and other health-focused menu items. While an opening date for the Cibolo location has not been announced, a listing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation states that the estimated completion date for the project is July 30. • 857 Cibolo Valley Drive, Ste. 268, Cibolo • www.smoothieking.com
• 909 Curtiss Ave., Schertz • www.arlansmarket.com
Judson ISD perimeter fencing This project includes the installation of perimeter
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Government
BY JARRETT WHITENER
Cibolo council authorizes animal services funding Cibolo City Council on March 12 authorized the city manager to enter a contract with JMO Mod- ular for a modular o ce for the Animal Services Department. City Council also authorized the city manager to enter a contract with Horizon Structures for a portable kennel structure. The details The total cost of the modular o ce is around $160,000, while the cost for the portable kennel structure is around $71,000. According to documents submitted to the City Council, both projects will be funded by a grant fund through the American Rescue Plan Act, which was awarded to cities for economic relief in 2021. What’s next? While these structures will help the Animal
Schertz sta launches capital improvement project tracker Schertz residents have a new tool to keep track of transportation, drainage, parks and other projects around the city. The details Schertz sta launched a new website that details capital improvement projects happening around the city. As of March 14, this tool tracks 14 city projects, including improvements to Main Street, which will see the revitalization of the area as well as the reconstruction of the road. Additional information about the tool and city projects can be found at www.schertz.com.
The modular o ce and portable kennel will support the facility leading up to the November bond election.
COURTESY CITY OF CIBOLO
Services Department, city sta and adminis- tration are working on a bond proposal for the November election that would see the construc- tion of a new facility for animal services and a new public safety facility. Mayor Mark Allen said if the new animal services facility is constructed, the modular o ce could potentially be repurposed for other uses.
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Election Voter Guide
BY JARRETT WHITENER
2024
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
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Live Oak City Council, Place 4 Ed Cimics* Charles Ramires
Dates to know
Sample ballot
April 22: First day of early voting April 23: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) April 30: Last day of early voting May 4: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 6 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Garden Ridge City Council, Place 5
Kay Bower* Brian Reyes
Universal City City Council (select three) Bernard Rubal Lori Putt Paul Najarian* Richard Edwards
Selma Sales and Use Tax Proposition: The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in Selma at the rate of .25% to continue providing revenue for street maintenance and repair. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.
Where to vote
Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe county residents can cast ballots at any polling location in their county during early voting.
Phil Vaughan* Nick Ferguson
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Education
BY JARRETT WHITENER
Judson ISD officials pick Cibolo Creek Middle as name for new school The sixth middle school in Judson ISD was named Cibolo Creek Middle School during the March 21 board of trustees meeting. The details Prior to the selection of a name, Judson ISD staff launched a survey for district stakeholders to provide input on a name that reflects the residen- tial community, geographic area or feature of the neighborhood, the local municipality, or to honor an outstanding person who has attained educa- tional prominence in the district. Chief Communications Officer Nicole Taguinod said over 500 people made recommendations on the naming of the new school. Around 126 of the names recommended honored outstanding people from Judson ISD.
Judson ISD to buy 9 passenger buses
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The Judson ISD board of trustees March 21 approved the purchase of nine 77-passenger buses for the district. The details The purchase of the buses is part of the bond initiative from 2022, which included packages for safety and security, new facilities and transportation. Trustees unanimously approved the purchase in the amount of around $1.32 million from bond funds. According to the sales proposal, buses are estimated to be delivered in 300-365 days. Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III said there should be remaining funds to be used for the purchase of an additional bus in the future.
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The board of trustees made the decision to name the school after a geographical feature in the region. Trustee Monica Ryan suggested that Cibolo Creek Middle School be the name for the new school due to residents in the district that live along Cibolo Creek being the most likely to attend the new school based on district feeder patterns. The name of the new school was approved unanimously. The school will be located adjacent to Wortham Oaks Elementary School and is expected to be completed by the start of the 2025-26 school year.
SCUCISD changes last day of school year to May 30
Important dates
This change will help give time to prepare for graduation May 31, according to the meet- ing agenda. SCUCISD staff said the district is dependent on when the Alamodome is able to accommodate the graduation ceremonies, and could lead to changes to the calendars of future school years. Students will return to classes Aug. 15.
The last day of school for Schertz-Cibolo- Universal City ISD was moved to May 30 during a March 19 board of trustees meeting. What you should know Originally, students were scheduled to have an early release day May 31. With this change, students will have one additional day of summer vacation.
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First day of school for 2024-25
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Transportation
BY JARRETT WHITENER
The FM 1518 improvement project began April 9 and will be complete in spring 2028, accord- ing to city of Schertz staff. The details The project is planned to widen FM 1518 from FM 78 to I-10. The plan is to add a new lane in each direction, making the road a four- lane road following completion. FM 1518 upgrade project begins
Alongside lane expansions, the road will have a raised median, bike lanes and sidewalks, accord- ing to information from the Texas Department of Transportation. According to TxDOT, the project will cost around $73 million and was awarded to SER Construction Partners. Signage and digital message boards will be placed in the area to notify the public of the upcoming construction. During construction, motorists are encouraged to use an alternative route if possible.
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Elevating I-35
BY JARRETT WHITENER
About the project
What they’re saying
Moving forward
What’s happening?
1 NEX North 2 NEX Central 3 NEX South Entrance ramps
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In addition to elevated lanes, the section of I-35 from FM 3009 to FM 1103 will also be expanded to 10 total lanes in the NEX North project. The elevated lanes will serve as an expedited way to travel along I-35, featuring less access points to the ground lanes. Elevated lanes will also include turnarounds for emergency vehicles allowing for better response times, according to the project website. Expanding the lanes will help reduce traffic con- gestion from daily drivers. In 2023, the contractors working on the project completed 223 columns for the elevated lanes, Lopez said.
TxDOT has launched a website for the project to share information and updates with residents. The website is www.i35nex.com.
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Lopez said in the coming months, steel girders will be installed over the lanes of Loop 1604 at the I-35 interchange, and commuters can expect temporary closures. “During this process, all lanes of Loop 1604 at the I-35 interchange will be closed 24/7 for one weekend,” Lopez said. TxDOT engineers said they are working to implement traffic management plans during construction to help reduce congestion along I-35 and ensure the safety of workers, motorists and pedestrians. While traffic changes will occur through- out the project, Lowder said she believes the end result will benefit Live Oak and surrounding communities. “It is our hope the commuter lane project will relieve much of the daily congestion while adequately accommodating for current and future travel demand,” Lowder said.
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After nearly two years of construction on the I-35 Northeast Expansion, areas around Live Oak, Universal City and Selma are starting to see elevated lanes constructed near the intersection of I-35 and Loop 1604. The entire project will cost nearly $3 billion, with NEX Central costing around $1.6 billion, NEX South costing nearly $940 million and NEX North costing around $430 million. Laura Lopez, public information officer for TxDOT said the central portion from Loop 410 to around FM 3009 is the largest part, adding elevated lanes on 9.5 miles of I-35. Donna Lowder, Live Oak economic development director, said city staff will update residents on traffic changes during the TxDOT project. “Our goal is to keep commuters safe and business commerce flowing in the best way possible,” Lowder said.
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RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244
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Real estate
The latest data from the San Antonio Board of Realtors shows Metrocom-area homes for sale in February were on the market longer than in February of 2023. Residential market data
Number of homes sold
February 2023
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Events
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festival with traditional music, food and activities. • April 21, 1-5 p.m. • $10 (adult admission), free (children 12 and under) • Garden Ridge Community Center, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge • www.bexarcountyczechheritagesociety.com
April
Feed SA The San Antonio Food Bank will begin the Feed SA season, an initiative to fundraise, donate and serve those in need. The program helps feed children across the San Antonio area that lose access to their free or reduced meal program due to summer vacation. • April 15-June 15 • Free (donations accepted) • 5200 Historic Old Hwy. 90 W., San Antonio • www.feedsa.org Ed-ZOO-Cation in the Park The city of Schertz is partnering with the San Antonio Zoo Center for Conservation and other groups to bring back the educational nature series Ed-ZOO-Cation in the Park. The April event will focus on horned lizards, carpenter ants and other animals. • April 20, 10-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 West Schaefer Road, Schertz • www.schertz.com/191 Czech-Slovak Spring Festival The Bexar County Czech Heritage Society will host a
May
The Chamber Open The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area) will be hosting the Chamber Open Golf Tournament in May. Teams and individuals are invited to play. • May 6, 8 a.m. • $150+ • Bandit Golf Course, 6019 FM 725, New Braunfels • www.thechamber.info/chamber-open-golf-tournament Community Shred Day Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union will sponsor a community shred day in Live Oak. The drive-thru event will have two shred trucks available, and the Live Oak Fire Department will host a food drive during the event. • May 11, 9 a.m.-noon • Free • Live Oak Fire Department, 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak • www.liveoaktx.net/calendar/ community-shred-day-may-2024
Fiesta The 11-day San Antonio celebration will be returning in April featuring activities across the Alamo City. Featured events in 2024 include the carnival, Fiesta De Los Reyes, Night in Old San Antonio, Fiesta Oyster Bake, King Williams Fair and other notable Fiesta events.
• April 18-28, times vary • Free+ (event prices vary) • Downtown San Antonio • www.fiestasanantonio.org
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Dining
BY JARRETT WHITENER
A new restaurant and entertainment venue has made its home in Cibolo, o ering ax throwing and pizza. Owner Spencer Birtciel opened Axeshack on Oct. 28 after working in the entertainment industry. Using assets from the restaurant previously in the space, Birtciel said he was able to get assis- tance from the landlord of the retail development to help start Axeshack. “The landlord has really been the most pivotal part of all of this,” Birtciel said. On the menu The menu at Axeshack focuses on pizzas as a main course but also o ers appetizers, salads, desserts and beverages. Popular pizzas at the restaurant include the Kick-Axe Supreme, featuring meat and vegetable toppings, and the Pepperoni Fury, featuring pepperoni and hot honey. The restaurant o ers a selection of 12 pizzas, which can all have the crust customized to be thin and crispy, soft and u y, cauli ower or calzone style, Birtciel said. Online ordering is also available at the restaurant. “It is all fresh-made dough, fresh-made sauce, and we have a full cocktail bar with a lot of West- ern Son [vodka],” Birtciel said. More details While the menu is one of the main appeals for Axeshack, the business also o ers ax throwing games for groups to enjoy. Each lane at Axeshack supports six people and features games like Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four and other party games. For those looking to have a group outing, the busi- ness o ers packages for groups of 50-plus people. Lanes can be reserved in advance prior to visiting the venue. Alongside ax throwing, Birtciel is rolling out specials throughout the week, including a ladies’ night every Monday and a board game night every Tuesday. On March 5, trivia nights were launched as part of board game night. Events and promotions are updated on the business’s website and social media pages. “It is still the rst year, so we are trying to lay down the foundation of what works this year and what could work next year,” Birtciel said. Moving forward Since Axeshack opened, Birtciel has been Axeshack o ers pizza, ax throwing in Cibolo
A variety of ax throwing games can be played at Axeshack.
COURTESY AXESHACK
The Pepperoni Fury ($11.99) features two pepperoni avors and hot honey.
Owner Spencer Birtciel (center) celebrated the grand opening of Axeshack in November.
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COURTESY THE CHAMBER SCHERTZ CIBOLO SELMA AREA
focused on growing the identity of the business and making it an enjoyable place for employees and the community to enjoy a day or night out. “I want to provide a good place for my employ- ees because a lot of them followed me from my previous job,” Birtciel said. “But I also want to provide an enjoyable place to Cibolo, because this
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