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Metrocom Edition VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 JAN. 15FEB. 14, 2025

2025 Health & Wellness Edition

Utilities work to maintain safe water

BY JARRETT WHITENER

While alternatives to drinking tap water are increasingly available locally, area utilities have processes to disinfect water from rivers, aquifers and other sources to ensure quality and safety. According to recent water analysis for each municipality, none of the utilities in the Northeast San Antonio area have been in violation of water requirements over the last couple of years. Jack Drawdy, water treatment operator at Green Valley Special Utility District, said Texas has some of the strictest regulations when it comes to water, and while some homeowners opt for ltration to remove disinfectants used in that water treatment, tap water is deemed safe to drink without the need of ltration systems in the home. “Texas water operators are dierent from the rest of the country,” Drawdy said. “The amount that goes into testing far exceeds any other state in the U.S.”

Phil Gage, Green Valley Special Utility District general manager, (left) and others replace a well. GVSUD serves the Cibolo area.

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Also in this issue Government: Find out where Schertz rezoned acreage for industrial use (Page 6)

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4 Liquor 88 The liquor store offers beer, wine and spirits in Universal City. • Opened in November • 1645 Pat Booker Road, Ste. 117, Universal City • Facebook: Liquor 88 5 Lone Star Covered The upholstery store is owned by Alex Franco, who has nearly 16 years of experience in residential and commercial upholstery. • Opened Dec. 2 • 113 E. Wright Blvd., Universal City • Facebook: Lone Star Covered 6 Notary Pro’s On The Go The business offers notary services, both in office and mobile. Notary Pro’s On The Go also specializes in income tax preparation, bookkeeping services and will begin live scan fingerprinting in January. • Opened Dec. 20 • 121 E. Wright Blvd., Universal City • www.signingagent.com/profile/160728965 7 QuikTrip The Oklahoma-based convenience store and gas station chain is one of two stores planned for Cibolo. • Opened Dec. 6 • 632 W. FM 78, Cibolo • www.quiktrip.com 8 Dutch Bros Coffee The Oregon-based drive-thru chain offers a range of beverages, including coffee drinks, smoothies, teas and their signature energy drinks. • Opened Jan. 3 • 781 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo • www.dutchbros.com

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therapy, infrared sauna, IV drips for hydration and more. • Opened Oct. 9 • 857 Cibolo Valley Drive, Ste. 264, Cibolo • www.mybioworx.com 3 Howzit Hawaiian Kitchen Owned by Aldean Tottori, Howzit Hawaiian Kitchen serves Hawaiian comfort food such as beef, chicken, seafood and noodle dishes including Hawaiian salted pork, spam musubi, Korean chicken wings and desserts. • Opened Nov. 13 • 1420 Schertz Parkway, Ste. 290, Schertz • Facebook: Howzit Hawaiian Kitchen

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Antonio International Airport and Frankfurt in 2025 due to a German court ruling that affects its partnership with Lufthansa. The decision is part of a broader cutback in service to several North American cities, despite Condor’s previous growth in passenger numbers.

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10 Big Lots The store will close its remaining San Antonio and New Braunfels locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and canceling its acquisition plan with Nexus Capital Management. • Closing in January • 8318 FM 78, Converse • www.biglots.com 11 Cibolo Bowling Club The bowling club turned 110 years old in August. The Cibolo Bowling Club offers traditional nine-pin bowling as do several bowling clubs in Comal, Bexar and Guadalupe county. • 519 N. Main St, Cibolo • Facebook: Cibolo Bowling Club Condor Airline Condor Airlines will end its nonstop flights between San

The Mermaid Cafe The coffee shop was founded by Leah Meyer and is owned by her parents Karen and Drew Meyer, with the mission of providing meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities. The Mermaid Cafe will serve coffee and gluten-free baked goods. • Opening early 2025 • 14415 Blanco Road, San Antonio • https://themermaid.cafe/

13 El Rey Paleteria y Churreria The snack shop offers corn in a cup, aguas frescas, ice cream, churros and more in Universal City. • Opened Nov. 30 • 405 E. Aviation Blvd., Universal City • Facebook: El Rey Paleteria y Churreria

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Government

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Live Oak parks master plan approved Live Oak City Council approved a reso- lution to adopt the 2024 Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan on Dec. 10. This plan will serve as a guide for city leaders to determine future parks and recreation needs. Breaking it down The plan serves as a tool to apply for grant funding and account for future budget expenses, but it does not allocate any fund- ing to listed projects. Funding for projects will have to be brought back to the appropri- ate commissions before being approved by City Council. The potential costs for each park and its improvements is as follows: • Main City Park: $8.79 million • Live Oak city pool complex: $1.26 million • Woodcrest Nature Park: $1.92 million • Montanio Park: $245,563 • Trail system additions (not within parks): $820,649

Roberts wins Cibolo election, Schertz to have runo Results from the Cibolo City Council runo elec- tion and the Schertz City Council special election are in, showing one new city council member in Cibolo and an upcoming runo election in Schertz. Breaking it down Election results Cibolo Place 6 Winner Headed to runo

66.5% Donetta Roberts 33.5% Charles Ruppert

In the Cibolo race, Donetta Roberts ran against Charles Ruppert. The Place 6 council seat is a newly created at-large seat meant to represent all Cibolo residents. According to totals from Guadalupe County, Roberts received 66.5% of votes while Ruppert received 33.5%. In total, 412 ballots were cast during the election period. For the Schertz race, the Place 4 special election was called after Tiany Gibson resigned from the seat in September. The candidate lling the vacancy would serve on City Council for the remainder of the term, which will end in 2026. Five candidates applied for the City Council, Place 4 seat: Benjamin Guerrero, Tyrone Taylor, Timothy Dusek, Heather Stamper and Paula Del Toro. The top two vote-getters were Tim Dusek with 29.1% of votes and Benjamin Guerrero with 22.34% of votes. A total of 981 votes were cast. The election will be hosted on Jan. 18 by

Schertz Place 4

29.1% Tim Dusek 22.34% Benjamin Guerrero 17.52% Paula Del Toro 16.8% Heather Stamper 14.24% Tyrone Taylor

SOURCE: GUADALUPE COUNTYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Guadalupe County, and each Schertz resident will use the same polling location, regardless of which county they live in. According to Guadalupe County’s election web- site, the main polling location will be the Schertz Community Center at 1400 Schertz Parkway.

100-acres rezoned for light manufacturing district

New Cibolo Economic Development leader begins role

Schertz City Council approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 100 acres of land at Schwab Road to be used as a light manufacturing district and multifamily residential district on Dec. 3. The overview Majority of the property is planned to be used for industrial development, according to agenda documents. With the property being across Schwab Road from Sysco, it matches the city comprehensive plan, which highlights sections of northern Schertz as areas for commercial development. The multifamily residential development would take up about 19 acres of the property to allow for an estimated 350-unit apartment complex, according to agenda documents. During the meeting, the applicant said that the property owner has 120 acres, and plans to leave 20 acres as general business, which would allow for retail opportunities along I-35.

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As of Jan. 2, Rick Vasquez is the new direc- tor of economic devel- opment and planning for the city of Cibolo. Notable quote Vasquez said he was “thrilled” to join the city of Cibolo.

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Moving forward City Council approved the resolution in a 5-1 vote, with council member Paul Macaluso voting against the rezoning due to the lack of general business opportunity in the area. With the approval of the rezoning, the appli- cant can begin the development process for the proposed project.

Rick Vasquez

“I look forward to collaborating with cit- izens, board members and elected ocials on transformative projects like the Old Town Master Plan and economic development initiatives like the upcoming rewrite of the 2025 Unied Development Code,” Vasquez said in a Dec. 12 news release.

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Education

BY PARKS KUGLE & JARRETT WHITENER

2025-26 attendance zones, feeder patterns updated in Judson ISD New attendance zones and feeder patterns in Judson ISD will be in effect during the 2025-26 school year. What you need to know Changes to attendance zones include moving all students from Coronado to Selma Elementary School, and relocating JSTEM Academy from Judson to Kitty Hawk Middle School. Middle school changes include moving students from Candle- wood Elementary School to Kirby Middle School, and Park Village Elementary School to Woodlake Hills Middle School. At the Dec. 19 meeting, the following recommen- dations were made for the attendance zones: Rolling Meadows: Retama Springs at Kentucky Ridge will include a subdivision at Lookout Road

SCUCISD approves instructional calendar The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City academic calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved during the Dec. 19 board of trustees meeting. What parents should know The school year’s first day is Aug. 14, 2025, and the end date is May 28, 2026. According to district documents, the earlier start date was chosen due to the state-mandated requirement of 75,600 minutes of instruction per school year and can allow for the school year to end before June Other notable changes include: • Spring break will be held from March 9-13 • Early release days will be Dec. 19 and May 28

High school feeder patterns High school Middle school

Kirby Metzger

Judson Woodlake Hills

Wagner

Judson

Cibolo Creek Kitty Hawk

Veterans Memorial

SOURCE: JUDSON ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

near Creekside Hill rezoned to Selma Elementary. Coronado Village: Administration, staff and students will relocate to Selma Elementary. Dual language program will also relocate to Selma. Wortham Oaks: The Spanish Immersion Program will continue to accommodate 25 new students. Copperfield: A portion rezoned to Converse Elementary School will include 95 students near South Seguin Road, North Seguin Road/Kneupper Road and FM 78. Escondido: A portion rezoned to Elolf will include 245 students.

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Transportation

BY JARRETT WHITENER

FM 1518 lane closures shift for 2 months On Dec. 4, the lane closures for the FM 1518 reconstruction project shifted traffic to the east side of the road. What you need to know During the construction period, traffic will be shifted to allow workers to work on improvements over the next two months. Speed limits in the construction area are reduced to 45 MPH, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The $73 million project will transform the existing roadway into a four-lane corridor with a raised median. The project also includes the construction of a 10-foot-wide shared-use path along the east side of the road, and a 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of the road for pedestrian and bicycle access. Moving forward Construction is scheduled to be completed in

Lower Seguin Road project wraps up The final phase of the Lower Seguin Reconstruction Project began Dec. 2. What you need to know During construction, the section of Lower Seguin Road between Haeckerville North and Haeckerville South will be closed to through traffic. Detours will be available from Arizpe Road to Stolte Road to Bolton Road, and from Weir Road to Trainer Hale Road to I-10 Frontage Road to Santa Clara Road. About the project The Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction Project includes the reconstruction of the existing road pavement to create a new road surface.

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four phases, with the first phase focusing on utility upgrades and intersection improvements at FM 1518 and FM 78. The second phase includes the road construction between Lisa Meadows and I-10, and the widening of the bridge over Woman Hollering Creek. Work between Lisa Meadows and Aztec Lane will be completed in the third phase, while the installa- tion of the sidewalks, median and final pavement improvements are scheduled for the final phase. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2028.

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Real estate

Homes stayed on the market for less than three months in every Northeast Metrocom city except Garden Ridge and Cibolo, where homes were on the market for more than three months. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

November 2023

November 2024

-30.00%

+44.00%

+114.29%

-21.05%

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78154

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November

2023

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338,500 339,900 350,000 249,000 413,950

347,450 295,000 303,000 269,900 447,950

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Homes sold by price point

78148

78233

November 2024

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$599,999

+27.91%

+95.45%

-11.70%

-18.18%

+38.89%

109

$200,000-$399,999

<$199,999

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Health & wellness

BY ERIC WEILBACHER

Health & Wellness Edition 2025

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Health & Wellness Edition! This brand new guide features the latest updates on health and wellness resources in the Northeast Metrocom area, along with trends in achieving a healthier lifestyle. We provide a breakdown on local water quality and a hiking trails guide. On a personal note, this is my last issue to helm as editor for the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition of Community Impact. I am moving on to focus on the North San Antonio Edition and assisting the launch of a Boerne Edition this spring. The paper will be left in good hands, as Reporter Amira Van Leeuwen steps into the editor role.

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County health data Comal and Guadalupe counties are fairing better than the average Texas county and better than the national average on health outcomes and health behavioral factors. Bexar County is roughly on par with the average Texas county on both counts.

Snapshot

Health data

Comal

Guadalupe

These are some of the statistics that inuence the overall health and wellness of the county.

Least healthy in US Healthiest in US

Bexar County

Health factor

Health outcome

Comal County

Guadalupe County 78.4 years

Bexar County

Health factors Health factors inuence how well and long people live within a community.

Texas

Life expectancy

78.3 years

76.7 years

77.2 years

Bexar County

Food insecurity

11%

14%

Comal County

Guadalupe County

Infant mortality

State average

National average

13%

14%

13%

Adult smoking

20%

19%

18%

Excessive drinking

Health outcomes Health outcomes demonstrate how long people live on average within a community.

71%

66%

89%

82%

Access to exercise opportunities

15%

23%

20%

Uninsured (under age 65)

Guadalupe County Comal County

Ratio of population to primary care physicians

1,680:1

3,850:1

1,360:1

1,660:1

Bexar County

Ratio of population to mental health providers

590:1

1,920:1

430:1

640:1

State average National average

Sleep fewer than 7 hours on average

31%

36%

37%

33%

Adult obesity

NOTE: THE DATA FOR ALL COUNTIES STATEWIDE IS UPDATED ANNUALLY, BUT INCLUDES INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. SOURCE: COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS AND ROADMAPSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

31%

38%

39%

36%

Poor or fair health

14%

17%

21%

18%

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Health care

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Trail guide

2025

The Northeast San Antonio area is home to many trails and walking paths through the local cities and natural parts of the area. Here are a few notable paths. Did you know? The cities of Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Live Oak, Garden Ridge and Selma each have trail systems connecting to city parks. In Schertz, the Great Northern Trail is a project with the goal of connecting Schertz Parkway to the northern portion of the city near Cypress Point Park. The city of Live Oak has multiple trail systems, with the most notable being the trail at Main City Park which goes around the park pond and through the campus of Northeast Lakeview College. In Selma, the Old Evans Road trails offer a walk through a historic path, passing the Harrison House. This list is not comprehensive.

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1 Historic Evans Road Trail Selma’s Historic Evans Road Trail takes a path between two historic sites for the city, Stage Stop Park and the John S. Harrison Historic property. The trail creates a path through the woods, featuring wooden platforms that overlook the creek bank and portion of the original road. The path ends at Olympia Hills Gold Course, marking an area of around half a mile. • 9374 Valhalla, Selma • www.ci.selma.tx.us/125

2 Great Northern Trail The first section of the Great Northern Trail opened in 2022, running from Schertz Parkway along Wiederstein Road. The full trail is a decade- long project meant to add 8 miles of trail to the northern portion of the city. The trail is also planned to connect to a new park at Dry Comal Creek, eventually being part of the Great Springs Project, running from Austin to San Antonio. • 17529 Wiederstein Road, Schertz • www.schertz.com/2045

3 Live Oak Park Trail The trail system at Live Oak’s Main City Park wraps around the pond, onto the Northeast Lakeview College Campus. In 2023, the city opened a new trail at the park, connecting the trail system to the Live Oak Swimming Pool. The entire trail system around the park encompasses around four miles of paths visitors can enjoy. • 18001 Park Drive, Live Oak • www.liveoaktx.net/departments/parks-and- recreation

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Utilities work to maintain safe water From the cover

Put into perspective

The gist

Types of contaminants

Radioactive contaminants: can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities Organic chemical contaminants: byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems Pesticides and herbicides: may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses Microbial contaminants: may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife Inorganic contaminants: can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming

The two primary disinfectants added to water are chlorine and chloramine. According to TCEQ requirements, the min- imum level of free chlorine and chloramines required in the distribution system ranges from 0.2-0.5 milligrams per liter. The maximum resid- ual disinfectant level is 4 mg/L. This requirement was set by the EPA to reduce the risk of cancer and other illnesses caused by high chlorine con- tent in the water, according to the EPA website. These chemicals kill microbial contaminants in the water system to make it safe to drink. If consumers want to further remove other contam- inants, post-tap water filtration may be required depending on which chemical or disinfectant is being targeted for removal.

Eric Yeggy, director of technical affairs for the Water Quality Association, said the main reason a homeowner would install water alteration is due to smell, taste and odor. As for alternative forms of drinking water, such as alkaline water or bottled water, Yeggy mentioned that the Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration and other organizations have not yet determined whether alkaline water has any health benefits or not. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the three primary sources for bottled water are regulated municipal water suppliers, stand-alone wells or rainwater collection systems. Alongside this, local water quality is monitored with more regulations than bottled water, according to information from Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation.

SOURCE: TEXAS COMMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

What’s being done

Chlorine counts The maximum allowed chlorine is 4 parts per million, while the minimum is 0.2 ppm.

Water treatment process

Chlorine is the primary disinfectant used by local utilities, Kristerpher Lombard, GVSUD distribution plant operator, said. Lombard explained that for larger water systems, high concentrations of disinfectant chemicals may be used to ensure that the disinfectant residuals remain in water being distributed to a home or service line on the far end of a service area. Since groundwater is generally free of contami- nants, chlorine is all that needs to be added to make the water drinkable, Drawdy said. Fluoride is the most common water additive, with Universal City being the only city in the area that adds the chemical.

(average ppm)

Step 1: Water pulled from source (aquifer) Step 2: Water treated at treatment plants with chlorine solution Step 3: Water filtered to remove suspended solids Step 4: Water stored in large tanks and moved through transmission system to designated delivery points

Green Valley Special Utility District 1.58

1.79 San Antonio Water System

1.45 Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation

0.84 Universal City

SOURCE: SCHERTZ SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT, SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM, CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCE: GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT, SCHERTZ SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Maximum level of fluoride allowed: 4 mg/L

For people looking to remove any water additives, filtration options are available, but Yeggy said it is important to ensure that the product actually filters the specific contaminants a homeowner is trying to get rid of. “Even if you know you have chloramine or fluoride in it, I would still say go ahead and test your water,” he said. “Any treatment device that you select is going to be designed to remove multiple contaminants.” Residents who may have concerns about the quality of their water can request water testing to ensure water safety. These tests can be requested from water utilities and third parties. Water quality reports for each utility are required to be sent to customers each year, and can be found on the utility websites.

While additives such as fluoride have been proven to have health benefits, including the mineralization of the teeth, overconsumption of the mineral can lead to health concerns, mainly in individuals whose teeth are still growing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The amount of fluoride within the water at utility systems is required to fall below 4 mg/L, meaning fluoride added to water is unlikely to cause health issues, according to CDC data. Many of the health concerns related to drinking water arise within the individual home. Utility companies are required to regulate water up to the meter, meaning any issues up to that point are the responsibility of the corporation, Lombard said. Home systems such as water softeners can poten- tially strip disinfectants out of the water, increasing the risk of algae growth, he said. Other contaminants that may cause concern are copper and lead. While these metals can be toxic,

Green Valley Special Utility District 0.19 mg/L

San Antonio Water System 3.21 mg/L

Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation 0.9 mg/L

Universal City

0.57 mg/L

SOURCE: SCHERTZ SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT, SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM, CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

Lombard said the Safe Drinking Water Act helps limit the materials used in piping, and most homes constructed will not have copper or lead piping. “In our area, generally, we don’t have lead or galvanized piping going up to the home,” Lombard said.

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