Cibolo

HISTORY OF CIBOLO

Location:

Cibolo has a rich history in the development of south Texas. Cibolo is located in the extreme western corner of Guadalupe County in south central Texas. Situated along Farm Market

Road 78 and north to south along FM 1103, and paralleled by two major interstate highways, IH 10 to the south and IH 35 to the north. The City of Cibolo is within easy access of Seguin and San Antonio.

Cibolo lies approximately 13 miles east of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Surrounding Area:

Cibolo is part of an area known as the Metrocom, the Northeast corner of Bexar County and the Southwest corner of Guadalupe County. The sister cities of the Metrocom include Universal City, Schertz, Selma, Live Oak, Gardenridge, Converse and Kirby. In this area you will also find Randolph Air Force Base a major pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.

to Cibolo

Founding:

Cibolo voted to become an independent township on October 9, 1965; the first “City Fathers” were M.O. Grooms, Mayor, and Carl Biser, Ted Dykes, Alwin Lieck, Fred Niemietz and D.O. Trotti, Councilmen. However, the City of Cibolo’s history begins long before this historic date.

First Settlers :

There were many settlers in the Cibolo area long before 1876. The Comanche’s and other tribes roamed this area before the first German settlers arrived. In fact, the name Cibolo is an Indian word meaning “buffalo.” The City of Cibolo was named after the creek that flows through the area. In fact the story goes that Mr. Schlather, a local businessman, was asked by the railroad to name the town; thus he decided on the name Cibolo. Generally, the history of Cibolo begins with 1876 because that is the year the Southern Pacific Railroad cut through present day Cibolo; it connected with other larger cities such as Houston and San Antonio. For several decades cotton was the major cash crop in Cibolo. The fertile land and the flowing Cibolo Creek in the Cibolo Valley provided ideal conditions for a boom in agriculture. Corn, wheat, oats and milo maize were all major crops of the farming city.

Modern Times :

Today, Cibolo is quite different from what it was in the early 1900s. Cibolo is home to a diverse group of people. As a result of the military base and Cibolo’s location, many business and industries have located in the Cibolo area. Cibolo is now awakening to the challenges of the future. In fact, the housing industry has been booming in Cibolo for several years. Cibolo is a charming city that provides a “countrystyle” way of life. Cibolo is a “City of Choice.”

Demographics :

The population for the City of Cibolo in 1970 was estimated by the U.S. Census to be 440. According to the U.S. Census the 1990 population of Cibolo was 1,757 and in 2000 3,035 people called Cibolo their home. After a challenge to the information published in the 2010 census, Cibolo’s population was reflected at 19,580 residents and 6,575 households. Today Cibolo has an estimated population of 25,403 and growing. Cibolo is truly a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Functions :

The Cibolo Police Department is made up of 58 employees (40 sworn) who are dedicated to improving the lives of the citizens of the City of Cibolo by reducing crime and making Cibolo the safest place to live in the United States. The City of Cibolo enjoys the lowest crime rate in the Metrocom area and the Police Department strives to maintain this ranking even through the rapid growth which has occurred within our community. View the organization chart here. The Police Department practices a community oriented philosophy to form partnerships with citizens and community organizations in an effort to enhance the quality of life within our community.

Divisions:

The Cibolo Police Department has four main divisions: Patrol, Investigations, Animal Services, and Administration. Click on each title to be directed to each division.

Chief’s Welcome :

We at the Cibolo Police Department share a set of values built upon accountability, leadership and respect. We strive for excellence in our professional and courteous delivery of police services.

Our officers work diligently to serve our community members in a manner that establishes and maintains trust and mutual respect.

The employees of the Cibolo Police Department value the relationships we have formed with our community and we strive to foster those relationships on a daily basis. We have implemented numerous programs that benefit our community and we constantly search for ways to serve our citizens better.

Please follow us on social media and review our website to see how we work tirelessly to serve you.

Thank you, Bryan Hugghins

Chief of Police

The City of Cibolo was recently named as the 34th Safest City with cities over 10,000 population. Down from 43rd. Learn more on the Safewise website.

Cibolo Police Department Mission Statement:

To provide professional police services while enforcing the law and fostering positive community partnerships.

Location

The Cibolo Police Department is centrally located within the city behind City Hall at: 162 Loop 539 E Cibolo, TX 78108

24hr Dispatch (210) 619-1274

Office (210) 659-1999

See It, Say It, Send It Mobile App

Download the Cibolo Police Department mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Welcome

Most of the necessary information to get you started off right are located on this page. Should you need further assistance, you may contact City Hall at 210-6589900. All of the following information is also provided in a complete Welcome Packet (PDF) which may be picked up at:

City Hall 200 S Main Cibolo, TX 78108

Water

To determine if the community you are located in is provided water from the City of Cibolo, call us at 210-658-9900. Most subdivisions receive water, sewer, garbage and recycling. To apply, you must fill out the Utilities Application (PDF). You can bring or mail the form to City Hall along with your deposit. Make sure you apply at least one working day prior to needing services set up. Any area that does not receive water from the City of Cibolo receives water from Green Valley Special

Utility District. If you are one of those residents, you must submit the application to the city first and then you will receive a certificate, signed by a representative of the city to take to Green Valley.

Sewer

As a new resident, you will pay the city average for sewer. The meter readings from November 15 through February 15 each year will determine your sewer charge for the next twelve months. If your water is obtained from Green Valley, the readings will be provided to us by them.

Garbage

Your bill will also include the fee for garbage and recycling collection. Garbage will be collected twice weekly for the months of June, July, August, and September. Recycling remains once weekly. To determine your collection day, Contact City Hall at 210-658-9900. Please set your garbage out by 7 a.m. so as not to get passed over. Do not place rocks or dirt in garbage cart. You may make special arrangements with garbage contractor to do a special charge pickup. Bulk pickup is available for residents every regular trash day. You may schedule a pickup every 60 days. Please visit the Garbage and Recycle page to schedule a pick up.

Recycling

A complete list of recyclables is available in the Welcome Packet and may be obtained at: City Hall 200 S Main Cibolo, TX 78108

Permits

Should you decide to build, remodel or do any type of construction to your home, be advised you may need a city issued permit before you begin. If you are using a contractor, the contractor must contact the city to see if he needs to obtain a permit. More details can be obtained by contacting 210-658-4175.

Pets

City ordinance requires pets to have rabies shots and be registered with the city. These may be obtained from the Police Department. More information on number of pets, bite reports, registration or other animal control information can be obtained by calling Police Department at 210-659-1999 or Animal Control at 210-658-4175

Electric, Telephone and Cable Utilities

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative or GVEC provides electricity for most of the city, with a few areas being provided by CPS Energy. Telephone, Cable, and Internet services are provided by several different companies in our area.

Senior Living Services

Senior Guidance is a website that provides helpful information and links to services available for seniors living in Texas, outlined by state programs. This link also provides easy access to assisted living facilities in every city, town, and county in Texas. The link below is a guide about technology that helps seniors live on their own more independently. Please visit the Senior Smart Home Guide.