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CELEBRATION

Live Oak, Universal City mark 60th year STRONG MILITARY TIES POWERED BOTH CITIES

Aviation District plan takes flight

FUNDING Wearing masks, children of Clemens High School staff are taught by Air Force JROTC instructors on proper handling of U.S. and Texas flags. Courtesy photo

UNIVERSAL CITY MEANS TO TRANSFORM ‘GATEWAY’ TO JBSA-RANDOLPH

by JOSE T. GARZA III

School budgets reflect ‘new normal’

UNIVERSAL CITY and Live Oak leaders aren’t going to let the novel coronavirus ruin their respective milestones this year.

The two neighbors are both observing a 60th anniversary, but under different circumstances than originally planned thanks to changes necessitated by the COVID-19 outbreak.

“We are still a hidden little gem

COST INCREASES TIED TO COVID-19

BIRTHDAYS continues on pg. 14

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UNIVERSAL CITY — A new vision for southern Pat Booker Road proposes landscaped medians and enhanced dining, retail, hospitality and entertainment venues just outside Joint Base San AntonioRandolph.

That’s the basic concept of the Aviation District Masterplan, according to a document outlining the urban evolution for the Aviation Boulevard neighborhood NEW VISION continues on pg. 10

NEW ACADEMIC-YEAR budgets passed by Metrocom and northeast San Antonio school districts weigh how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting student enrollment, staffing and tax revenues.

Some officials predict future belttightening as the outbreak continues to influence high unemployment, foreclosures and business shutterings.

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ON THE COVER – A conceptual view of Pat Booker Road in Universal City, looking north from the FM 78 railroad tracks, with new retail, commercial, entertainment and community spaces centered around the intersection with Aviation Boulevard. It’s all part of a master plan to revitalize the area outside the gates of Joint Base San AntonioRandolph. See the story on page 01. Courtesy/AECOM

TALK LOCAL

Mask up Quit fussing, and wear a mask.

There’s no question protective face coverings limit the spread of maladies, including COVID-19.

There’s historic precedent for putting on a mask. Doctors and nurses have worn them for decades.

People donned face coverings during the great pandemic of 1918.

If masks save lives, yours and other’s, no doubt they should be utilized.

It’s wearisome in the 21st century to hear debates over whether government orders to employ protective face coverings violate civil liberties. The answer is no. Wearing a mask is common sense.

So what if the government tells you to do it? Each time you get in your car, you’re following official mandates — clicking a seat belt, carrying a driver’s license, making sure your inspection and registration are up to date and, hopefully, possessing valid insurance.

By and large, no one objects to these directives. So, why all the howling about mask-wearing if it keeps you and your neighbors safe?

People can shelve them after a vaccine is developed or restrictions are relaxed. Until then, show some consideration and put one on.

EDITOR THOMAS EDWARDS tedwards@localcommunitynews.com

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A good reason to cover up

by SUSAN YERKES

TO MASK OR NOT TO MASK? Why is that even a question?

There are many strange, disturbing and unexpected things about life with “the Rona.” Six months ago, you only saw face masks worn at Halloween, bank robberies and on raccoons. Way back then, no one imagined donning personal protective equipment to go to H-E-B. Who could have predicted the loss of jobs, mobility, gatherings, birthday parties, and going to restaurants and cinemas, or the quarantining of older relatives behind locked doors and Plexiglas?

Even now, after the enormity of this world-changing pandemic has hit home, the fallout seems surreal.

Just as surreal is the fact that when we should all be working together to defeat a common enemy — the sneaky,

spiky novel coronavirus — many have politicized the malady, defying public closures, having “COVID parties” and angrily protesting directives to wear face coverings in public.

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My anti-mask friends are quick to point out government officials “flip-flopped” on mask-wearing early on. That was before they fully understood how infectious and dangerous this virus is. It was before people realized you can be infected and not know it, but still spread the disease.

An infected person may be most contagious even before symptoms appear. Now, we understand the contagion largely travels through the air by coughing, talking or even breathing, so health officials strongly recommend wearing masks in public, especially indoors or near others.

They also encourage physical distancing and frequent handwashing.

How well does all this work? The numbers clearly indicate it slows the spread. Fewer hospitalizations.

Fewer deaths. You don’t do those things just to keep yourself safe. You do them to keep others safe, too. If you are infected and don’t know it, you could kill your friend.

Something we do know about COVID-19, or any highly contagious, airborne bug: The more people have it, the more people will get it. The less folks are in a position to infect others, the less it will be able to spread. That’s the in-school or homeschool dilemma, fraught with difficult choices.

But, where individual adults are

concerned, it seems to me that if requiring a leash and tags for your pets doesn’t violate your rights, I can’t see how mask mandates do.

On the lighter side, face coverings can save women a ton on makeup. It’s also harder to pick your teeth in public.

A friend’s 90-year-old mom, suffering from potentially embarrassing denture problems, was delighted to be able to take walks and visit her doctor without having to explain herself.

On the serious side, we all need to stop bickering and blaming.

Dr. Ruth Berggren, director of the Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics at UT Health San Antonio, knows more than most about infectious disease.

I love the way she puts it: “In this war, we need to fight the virus itself, not each other. ... Until we get better drugs and vaccines, our best weapons in this war are masking, handwashing and 6-foot distancing. These are weapons. They are not infringements on our liberty.”

We’re all on the same side in the battle against the pandemic.

Let’s stop fighting each other.

Stay well, y’all. syerkes@localcommunitynews. com

One of the most well-respected and award-winning journalists in South Texas, Susan Yerkes pens a column each month for LOCAL Community News. A veteran of newspapers, television, radio and online, she calls San Antonio home.

SEPT. 15 - OCT. 20, 2020

SEPTEMBER

PLAN YOUR MONTH WITH OUR CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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City Councils/ School Districts

Schertz: 6 p.m. Sept. 22 & Oct. 6, 13; 1400 Schertz Parkway Live Oak: 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 13; 8001 Shin Oak Drive Cibolo: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 & Oct. 13; 200 S. Main St.

HAPPENING Converse: 7 p.m. Sept. 15 & Oct. 6, 20; 406 S. Seguin Road Garden Ridge: 6 p.m. Oct. 7; 9400 Municipal Parkway Selma: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8; 9375 Corporate Drive Windcrest: 6 p.m. Sept. 21 & Oct. 5, 19; 8601 Midcrown Drive Universal City: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 & Oct. 6, 20; 2150 Universal City Blvd.

Comal ISD: 6 p.m. Sept. 24; 1404 Interstate 35 North in New Braunfels North East ISD: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12; 8961 Tesoro Drive in San Antonio Judson ISD: 7 p.m. Sept. 17 & Oct. 15;

EDITOR’S NOTE: THE CALENDAR IS CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT SOME EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN POSTPONED OR CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS MAY BE LIMITED OR STREAMING ONLY. CHECK WITH THE LISTED CONTACTS FOR UPDATES.

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Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD: 6 p.m. Sept. 15 & Oct. 20; 1060 Elbel Road in Schertz

SEPT. 15 & OCT. 20 GARDEN MEETING

The Live Oak Village Garden Club meets from 1-3 p.m. in the Live Oak Clubhouse, 7901 Shin Oak Drive. For updates or cancellations, call at 210-6551036.

SEPT. 17-20 GARAGE SALE

Windcrest holds a citywide garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by Sept.

15 at https://www.windcrest-tx.gov/634/ Garage-Sale.

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LOWDOWN

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TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW IN THE COMMUNITY FROM OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS TO NEWS TIDBITS.

Open and Opening Soon BSA SPORTS LAB, 17975 Interstate 35 North (Building C) in Schertz, is unlike traditional gyms, according to the operators. The large facility holds up to 25 classes a week and offers fitness services to all levels, from those as young as 7 to older adults. Hours of operation vary, but it’s closed Sundays.

For more, call 210-420-6226 or visit www.thebsasportslab. com/. (See story on page18)

SHUT YO MOUTH FISH AND SEAFOOD, 333 E. Aviation Blvd. in Universal City, offers selections from catfish (grilled or fried) to shrimp, perch, bass, drum, salmon, redfish, trout and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

For more, call 726-444-0077 or visit https://www.facebook. com/333Aviation/. (See story on page 19) LOS TAPATIOS MARKET, 925 Pat Booker Road in Universal City, opened in August and offers Mexican foods and other grocery products, along with fresh tacos and salsas. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call 210-267-9148 or visit www. lostapatiosmarket.com.

OLIVE GARDEN, 2150 Ikea-RBFCU Blvd. in Live Oak, features signature Italian dishes, salads, breads and desserts. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, plus 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 210-6460887 or visit https://www.olivegarden.com/home.

JOLT, 850 Pat Booker Road in Universal City, is a drivethru coffee spot that debuted in late August. Owned and operated by Kim and Cary Scholer, the beverage space offers smoothies, coffee drinks, shakes, muffin tops and granola bars. Hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and Saturday, plus 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more, visit www.jolt-austin.com.

IN OTHER NEWS:

OCT. 5 IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER for the Nov. 3 general election, with early voting Oct. 13-30. The San Antonio electorate will determine whether to extend a 1/8-cent sales tax for another eight years to fund the Pre-K 4 SA program. Voters in VIA Metropolitan Transit’s service area get asked to redirect a 1/8-cent share of sales tax from

Edwards Aquifer protections to public-transit improvements. The city of San Antonio, on the same ballot, proposes to collect some of that revenue before VIA receives the rest. The municipality would use its share for workforce development and education programs related to COVID-19 recovery for four years; then it goes to VIA. Selma voters will decide whether to reauthorize 1/4 of a 1% sales tax to help fund street maintenance. Universal City residents going to the polls determine if 32 acres of local parkland should be sold. Districts 2 and 9 board seats are up for grabs in the Alamo Colleges District, plus District 4 in the North East Independent School District. Contested city council races are slated in Converse (places 2, 4 and 6), Schertz (places 3 and 5) and Windcrest (places 2 and 3). In addition, Metrocom-area voters cast ballots in five congressional races (districts 15, 20, 21, 28 and 35); Texas Senate District 19; five Texas House contests (districts 44, 73, 119, 120 and 121); three Bexar County elections (sheriff, tax assessorcollector and Precinct 4 constable); and Comal County Precinct 3 commissioner. Oct. 23 is the final day to apply for a mail-in ballot.

For voting details in Bexar County, call 210-335-8683 or visit https:// www.bexar.org/1568/ElectionsDepartment; Guadalupe County, call 210-945-4199 or visit https://www. co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections; and Comal County, call 830-221-1352 or visit https://www.co.comal.tx.us/ Elections.htm.

ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR Kayla Adkins is among four San Antonioarea high school learners chosen as Bank of America Student Leaders.

They spent their summer developing

leadership, civic engagement and workforce skills, aided by local civic, business and nonprofit leaders in a virtual format. In addition, the group discussed social justice and civil rights.

THE NORTH EAST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BEGAN the new academic year distributing more than $300,000 in grants to 41 teachers, including Walzem Elementary School special-education teacher Kristen Hill, who will use $4,600 for a trauma sensitive campus initiative. Wood Middle School receives $9,500 for virtual-reality tools thanks to a grant submitted by Aron Smudy, Katie Davidson, Melissa Bauernfeind and Principal Joaquin Hernandez. Camelot Elementary School bilingual kindergarten teacher Adania Cardona Solis, one of 100 new educators to win a $200 supply award, plans to buy diverse books for her classroom library.

THE WINDCREST POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED THIS SUMMER A $1 million grant from the Texas governor’s office allowing the force to partner with the National Shooting Sports Department to provide free Project ChildSafe gunlocks. The safeguards are free to pick up at the Police Department, officers said.

JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S VIRTUAL CONVOCATION started the 2020-2021 school year with a keynote address from Sean Wisdom, brother of the late Bryce Wisdom. Aged 17, Bryce Wisdom, a Judson High School student and football player, died in July following a battle with cancer. His sibling, LOWDOWN continues on pg. 17

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EDUCATION

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JUDSON ISD The Judson Independent School District board on June 25 approved a $209.9 million general-fund budget for 2020-2021 — up $5 million over last school year.

Salaries and benefits climbed $4.28 million. Spending on co- and extracurricular activities dropped from $4.76 million to $4.54 million.

JISD achieved about $2.26 million in savings, including a $1.43 million reduction in department allotments, and the elimination of certain allotments for new teachers.

Current teachers’ stipends are not affected.

One trustee asked what impact this would have on instructor recruitment.

“I don’t believe, at this time, that there’ll be a negative (effect),” Superintendent Jeanette Ball said.

“We have a really good group of teacher candidates. The plan is always to go back when times get better, but I don’t think it’ll put the district in a hardship.”

JISD projects its total general-fund revenue at $206.4 million, up nearly 5% from 2019-2020. The district used part of its fund balance to put the budget back in the black.

JISD decreased its total property-tax rate from $1.37 per $100 valuation last year to $1.29, with the drop attributed to a reduction in the debt service part of the tax rate.

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The owner of the average-valued home in Judson can expect to pay $57 more in taxes overall than last year.

District officials said assembling this year’s budget was challenging due to the outbreak’s effects on student enrollment and taxpayers.

JISD estimates total student attendance to drop slightly to 21,350 this year versus 21,645 in 2019-2020.

Looking ahead to the 2021-2022 academic calendar, there likely will be cuts in public-education funding and property taxes, with the latter driven by pandemic-induced foreclosures and business shutdowns, Chief Financial Officer Bill Atkins said.

Atkins also noted JISD, going forward, must consider costs associated with instruction and other items resulting from the outbreak, plus updating technology, and replacing an aging bus fleet, facilities and mechanical systems.

SCUCISD

TRUSTEES APPROVE

$135.8M general-fund budget

INCREASES INSTRUCTIONRELATED SPENDING

$2.9M this year

SCUCISD Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District trustees met Aug. 27 to approve a $135.8 million general-fund budget.

The new budget increases instruction-related spending from about $80 million last year to $82.9 million this year.

SCUCISD’s plan opens six new positions, eliminates 27 others, and includes a step pay hike for teachers, librarians and nurses.

The district projects student enrollment of 15,804 this year, a slight drop from 15,925 in 2019-2020.

SCUCISD will levy a property-tax rate of $1.41 per $100 valuation. Last year’s figure was $1.42.

The owner of an average-valued district home will pay $109 more in taxes this year because net taxable values in SCUCISD have risen nearly 6% over last year.

COMAL ISD

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

$299.9M $219.3M 7.2% includes

for general operations

increase over budget 2019-2020

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North East Independent School District trustees review the district’s 2020-2021 $564.2 million budget in June. Across the region, education officials predict future belt-tightening due to the pandemic. Courtesy photo/NEISD

SCUCISD projects $132.3 million in general-fund revenue.

Trustee Edward Finley commended the district’s staff for assembling a budget despite unknowns caused by the pandemic.

“This has been a difficult year all the way around,” he said. “The fact that we got here with a budget that’s as good as it is goes to show the good work, the hard work, that’s been done this year.”

NORTH EAST ISD North East Independent School District adopted a $564.2 million general-fund budget, which contains a $6.74 million increase in instruction-related expenses.

This year’s overall general-fund budget is $4.6 million lower than last year’s allocation. NEISD is putting off pay raises.

However, the school board authorized Superintendent Sean Maika to decide in September whether to give employees retention bonuses.

District 6 Trustee Tony Jaso praised district staff for putting together a budget while being mindful of the uncertainties created by the outbreak.

“You guys do a great job given the variables you don’t have. You’ve positioned us the best way you can,” he said.

NEISD projects $553.5 million in general-fund revenue this year. The district dipped into its fund balance to equalize the new budget.

As of press time, NEISD was expected to set its property-tax rate at $1.27 per $100 valuation — almost 2 cents lower than 2019-2020.

The owner of an average-valued home in NEISD should expect to pay $117 more in taxes this school year.

COMAL ISD Comal Independent School District’s $299.9 million general-fund budget includes $219.3 million for general operations — a 7.2% increase over similar 2019-2020.

CISD is set in September to consider a $1.28 per $100 valuation tax rate for the new school year, a decrease from $1.32.

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URBAN REVAMP

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near the gateway of the air base.

Several residents attended a presentation Aug. 13 at Northeast Lakeview College, while other stakeholders watched remotely.

Preceding the proposal was a year’s worth of analysis and collaboration among city staff, residents, merchants and property owners. AECOM, a planning and urban-design consulting firm, created the document.

“The goal of the master plan is to provide a vibrant, public realm that is anchored with (a) well-defined town center, mixture of uses, life-at-night and open spaces around a major transportation corridor that encourages ‘walkability’ and a sense of community,”

the executive summary states.

According to the report, Universal City’s landlocked status means local officials must look inward to tracts of potential redevelopment to spark renewal, meet the needs of a changing community, and better reflect today’s urban planning and design principles.

A section of Aviation Boulevard east of Pat Booker, a sliver west, and parts of adjacent streets have potential for such revitalization, according to town leaders.

City Manager Kim Turner reminded the audience of the Pat Booker improvements project, a three-year, $10 million revamp that bettered both infrastructure functionality and aesthetics along the corridor.

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Corp. followed up by implementing a storefront-improvement program where commercial, professional and retail building owners may apply for reimbursement for upgrades to their roadside properties.

Aviation District plan officials, Development Services Director Michael Cassata and Turner believe this could prompt the next stage of economic growth along Pat Booker, based on current and projected real estate data.

The idea envisions building upon the district’s existing retail and commercial spaces with more residential options, live entertainment and small gathering spots, pocket parks and public squares, all within a walkable distance.

Turner told listeners it would take time for market forces to help realize the plan’s long-term vision.

“Our hope tonight is that you’ll embrace the program and go on

this little venture with us as we make the next move to make the Aviation District what it needs to be — a vibrant, economically viable district in our city,” she added.

Steven Duong, an AECOM designer and urban planner, called Pat Booker a “gateway from many different directions.”

“You want to create a destination with a gateway that’s an attractive experience,” Duong said, “something that will not only lend itself to folks working at (JBSA-Randolph) but those coming in from outside communities.”

The land is zoned for retail and commercial services, with a mix of existing residential developments.

However, the city’s current zoning has few options for mixed-use.

Another challenge in the study area’s commercial sector is the

An artist’s rendering looking east on West Aviation Boulevard includes landscaped medians.

City planners want to add betterments to the busy corridor. Courtesy/AECOM

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Urban planners say improvements to the proposed Aviation District may call for upgrades to buildings, as well as improving access for pedestrians and bicycles. Courtesy/AECOM

many small lots and multiple property owners, both of which likely won’t entice developers otherwise interested in larger-scale development.

According to the consultants, about 65% of its structures were built before 1968 and may need near-term rehabilitation or replacement.

They also said lot coverage in the residential parts of the scrutinized area is 10% on average, which could lure investors and developers looking to diversify housing stock and commercial space.

The report points to well-connected roads and small block faces in the Aviation neighborhood. However, the advisers also suggested that roadway infrastructure must be upgraded to improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Duong said many of the underused parcels in the vicinity are ripe for activation with developments, which complement each other and the surrounding region.

“We also want to leverage the fact

that Pat Booker is a significant corridor in your community,” he told audience members, “and it not only has the ability to move folks to the base, but also bring people to this part of Universal City.”

Duong and Chris Brewer, AECOM’s vice president of economics and advisory, said any redevelopment must consider current residents and obstacles, such as the railroad running parallel to FM 78.

There’s also the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone, which guides development near Randolph, where military pilot trainers are instructed.

“It’s a complex area, but one we’re sensitive to in terms of our recommendations,” Brewer said.

Find out more about the plan at http://uctx.gov/1138/AviationDistrict-Masterplan.

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Train-rig mishaps have Cibolo looking at roadway options PLANS ON TABLE FOR INTERSECTION AT FM 78 AND COUNTRY LANE

by JOSE T. GARZA III

CIBOLO — Officials are putting FM 78 and Country Lane improvements on the must-do list following two accidents involving trains and 18-wheelers during the last six months.

Leaders heard a handful of options to improve the intersection during the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, a few weeks after a locomotive and a tractor-trailer rig where involved in a mishap that spilled a deluge of condiments across the road.

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In February, another rig and an Amtrak train carrying more than 100 passengers collided.

No injuries or deaths were reported in either episode.

Country Lane crosses the Union Pacific tracks to connect with busy FM 78, a major thoroughfare linking the Metrocom with Seguin, and a conduit to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

“We are going to do something for the long-term future of the community and not as a stopgap,” said Mayor Stosh Boyle in a telephone interview.

He noted Guadalupe County officials have expressed a willingness to aid in construction efforts.

At the August council session, options presented to fix Country Lane included expanding the road west of the railroad tracks through Haeckerville Road, widening and elevating the railroad crossing at FM 78, and betterments to Tolle Road down FM 78.

Widening FM 78 would require the town to purchase property in that area, while homebuilder D.R. Horton is willing to donate 60 feet of right of way to facilitate the west expansion, according to officials.

D.R. Horton representatives couldn’t be reached for comment.

Costs on the undertakings weren’t provided at the meeting; the project is in the planning stage.

Country Lane road improvements were already a priority, council members said, but the recent incidents elevated their importance.

After the second event, police increased their presence on FM 78 and Country Lane to inform 18-wheeler drivers about the city’s “No Thru Trucks” policy, Officer

Matt Schima said.

Noncompliance may result in a fine up to $500.

While signs informing truckers of the mandate are placed along Country Lane, city officials are prohibited from doing so on FM 78, as it’s a state road.

The speed limit on FM 78 is 45 mph.

“Our goal is voluntary compliance, so if someone is speeding (we will let them know) it’s 45 miles per hour, and not 50,” said Schima, who noted select trucks could traverse the zone if their destination is nearby.

The officer added, “If we feel that they are going to comply, or it was a simple mistake, we will give out warnings, but if they are adamant … that they have places to go and they don’t care about the speed limit, then we still step up enforcement.”

Residents have also increased efforts recently to ensure tractortrailers bypass the region.

Boyle said he has received one call every two weeks since the July accident about truckers trying to use the lane; prior, it was about two to four calls a week.

“We need to educate and get the word out and get this road fixed,” said Boyle, who added some motorist may just be unfamiliar with the area and its prohibition against through traffic. “The No. 1 concern is the safety of not just our citizens, but the people that are using the crossing or are passing through Cibolo. We don’t want to see anyone get hurt.”

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SEPT. 19

RUNNING EVENT The Battle of Cibolo Creek is 7:15 a.m. at River City Community Church, 16765 Lookout Road in Selma.

For updates or cancellations on the running event, plus registration costs, visit https://www.dfwraces.com/tx/ selma/20/2020-alamo-beer-challengebattle-of-cibolo-creek.

SEPT. 19 & OCT. 17 ART APPRECIATION

SEPT. 22 & OCT. 13 OPTIMIST CLUB

The Windcrest Optimist Club gathers at 7 a.m. in the Windcrest Civic Center, 9310 Jim Seal Drive. For updates or cancellations, call Andy Biancardi at 210656-5117 or email apb437@yahoo.com.

WINDCREST LIONS CLUB The group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Windcrest Civic Center, 9310 Jim Seal Drive. For updates or cancellations, visit http:// www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/windcresttx/.

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Those dealing with cancer are invited for emotional and physical support at 7 p.m. in the Rupp Building, New Life Baptist Church, 101 North St. in Converse. For updates or cancellations, call 210-658-1972.

SEPT. 22-27

LIVE OAK RUBBISH Neighbors in Live Oak can trash their bulky items by placing materials on the curb anytime from Sept. 22-27. For updates or cancellations, visit https:// www.liveoaktx.net.

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CONVERSE LIONS CLUB The group meets at 7:30 p.m. in Greater Randolph Area Services Program, 250 Donalan Drive in Converse. For updates or cancellations, visit https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ conversetx/.

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Art fans meet at 11 a.m. in the Youth Building behind the Live Oak Clubhouse, 7901 Shin Oak Drive. For more, plus updates or cancellations, call Kat at 210-844-5315 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ LiveOakLeagueOfArts/.

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in the middle of San Antonio,” said Mary Dennis, Live Oak’s mayor for 10 years.

The cities owe a debt of gratitude to Randolph Air Force Base, now Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, which has been an economic hub, said Universal City Mayor John Williams.

The military installation itself is enjoying a 90th birthday this year.

“I have been privileged to be part of Universal City and its growth, and it’s great to see a city prospering thanks to the stability of Randolph,” added the retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.

Live Oak will recognize its achievement during various city-

coordinated events during the remainder of 2020, starting Halloween night when officials distribute observe souvenirs, such as mugs and Fiesta medals, to patrons driving through Main City Park, 18001 Park Drive.

Children get a bag of candy.

The community originally wanted to observe the diamond mark at its annual Shindig on Shin Oak before the pandemic afflicted countries worldwide, City Manager Scott Wayman said.

Meanwhile, from Sept. 3-4 Universal City employees at the municipal office also gave out mementos including coffee mugs and stress balls. The borough planned to acknowledge its first six decades during the Veterans Parade and Movies in the Park annual festivities, said Regina Carmona, community-

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Despite changes, both cities still intend to party hard.

Retail developments such as The Forum at Olympia Parkway, which opened in 2000 and crosses the boundaries of Universal City, Live Oak and Selma, and Ikea, launched in 2019 in Live Oak anchoring the planned Live Oak Town Center, have spurred local residential expansion.

According to U.S Census Bureau data, Live Oak’s population rose from 9,100 denizens to 15,000 from 2000 to 2013.

Universal City saw a similar jump from 14,849 to 19,290 during the same time frame, according to town demographics.

“The Forum kind of changed the posture of the community,” said Wayman, a Live Oak resident since 1987. “A lot of people sat up and took notice of our region due to that shopping center. … We’ve certainly added a lot of residents and happy families who can seek out the American dream in our region.”

Officials noted the towns’ success has a lot to do with a long association with the military.

A recent historical article in Universal City’s magazine credits the Air Force’s Headquarters Air Training Command’s relocation to Randolph from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, in 1957, and the Air Force Personnel Center’s transition from Washington, D.C., to the base in 1963 as accelerating growth.

Such moves fueled developments including the city’s first McDonald’s in the early 1970s, and the Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center in 2000.

“When things were problematic, or a recession would take place, the stability of JBSA-Randolph helped

our communities immensely,” said Williams, a 40-year Universal City resident. “The progress that Universal City, Live Oak, Cibolo and Schertz have made has been due to the stability of Randolph and those missions.”

There’s a lot more work to be done in the next 60 years, Metrocom officials said.

Williams said Universal City should prioritize redevelopment, as the town is currently landlocked. Leaders are looking into revitalizing Aviation Boulevard.

Dennis said her city must prolong technological advances and continue to purchase water rights to maintain growth. Live

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In 1968, Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez (foreground) breaks ground on the Pan American Speedway at Toepperwein Road west of Interstate 35 North in Live Oak. Other dignitaries included auto magnate B.J. ‘Red’ McCombs. Courtesy photo/Live Oak

Oak’s water system serves two-thirds of its residents, while San Antonio Water System services the rest, according to Live Oak’s website.

Despite its burgeoning success, Live Oak has kept its hometown feel during the decades she’s lived there, Dennis said.

The bustling Interstate 35 North corridor caused the mayor to initially take notice of the region, which she and her family moved to from San Antonio in the early 1990s.

At the time of incorporation in 1960, Live Oak boasted 316 inhabitants. The number now is closer to 18,000. Once famous as the home of the “Donkey Lady” Dorothy “Doc” Anderson, who lived

in a residence without utilities in the O’Connor Road area from the 1960s until her death in the 1990s, it’s more known presently for sprawling retail and residential growth.

Anderson raised a rare breed of pink donkeys.

Meanwhile, Universal City’s population when the town was formed numbered 1,800 souls, according to the town magazine.

Today, a projected 20,890 folks reside there, based on census estimates.

Many original settlers of what would become Live Oak and Universal City included German immigrants or their descendants.

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SEPT. 28-OCT. 16 WINDCREST BRUSH

The annual brush and bulk pickup in Windcrest is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept.

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SEPT. 26 & OCT. 10

MEET CONVERSE MAYOR Come at 8 a.m. to the City Hall lobby, 406 S. Seguin Road, and meet Converse Mayor Al Suarez. No appointment necessary. For updates or cancellations, visit https://www.conversetx net.

The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. at Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center, 12900 Mount Olympus St. in Universal City, or during the COVID-19 pandemic, through Zoom video conferencing. Lunches, $15 per person, often have invited speakers. RSVP by 5 p.m. the Friday before to David Sippel at David@DavidSippel.com. For updates or cancellations, call Liane Garrett at 210-683-1169 or visit www. randolphmetrocomrotary.org.

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER THE CHAMBER EVENTS

The Chamber (Schertz-CiboloSelma area) offers several monthly activities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom video conferencing may replace in-person meetings.

Activities include an 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 “Civic Leaders Luncheon” at Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway (Building 5); a 7:30-11 a.m. Sept. 16 EPIC Business Series presentation at Noble Event Center, 203 S. Main St. in Cibolo; a 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 17 mixer hosted by McGarrell Orthodontics, 2388 FM 1103 in Cibolo; a 7:30-9:30 a.m. Sept.

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Oct. 15 mixer hosted by SurePoint Self Storage, 17305 Interstate 35 North in Schertz; a 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 Chamber Young Professionals Better Business Bureau Shred Day at 1730 Schertz Parkway; and an 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 luncheon at Schertz Civic Center. For updates or cancellations, visit www.thechamber. info or email finance@thechamber. info. For coronavirus information on local business’ schedule changes or closures, call 210-619-1952 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ TheChamberSCS/.

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CHIPPER IN SELMA Free chipper service at the curbs of Selma homes is provided to residents.

For updates or cancellations, call 210651-7800 or email eporto@ci.selma. tx.us.

OCT. 6

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Starting most places at 6 p.m., Metrocom communities celebrate National Night Out, with block parties. Meet neighbors and local police. For more, visit your town’s website or https://natw.org/ registration.

OCT. 10

NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES Intended for elementary school youngsters, Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 W. Schaefer Road in Schertz, hosts kid scientists at 10 a.m.

Preregistration is required; space is limited. For topics, updates or cancellations, call 210-619-1850.

OCT. 11

MORNING MEAL American Legion Auxiliary Unit 667, 504 Bowie Drive in Universal City, hosts “Second Sunday” each month from 8-11:30 a.m. Breakfast buffets cost $7 for adults, $3 for children 3-10, younger tykes eat free. Free parking. For updates or cancellations, call 210-658-3731.

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Adult members gather at Grange Hall, 413 N. Main St. in Cibolo, for socializing at 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. business discussions.

Newcomers welcome. For updates or cancellations, visit www.grange.org/ cibolotx1541/31-2/.

The Humane Society of Live Oak meets from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Live Oak Clubhouse, 7901 Shin Oak Drive. Open to all. For updates or cancellations, contact HumaneSocietyofliveoak@gmail.com.

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CONVERSE BRUSH PICKUP The city, divided into four sectors, staggers monthly brush pickups. Next collection area is Zone 2. Residents should place brush on the curb the Saturday before (Oct. 10). For a map, a calendar, and pile dimensions, plus updates or cancellations, visit www.conversetx.net.

OCT. 13

AGGIE MOMS CLUB The Randolph Area Aggie Moms Club meets at 6 p.m. at Boysville Inc., Thompson Building, 8555 E. Loop 1604 North in Converse. All Aggie moms, guardians and students welcome. For updates or cancellations, visit https:// randolphareamoms.aggienetwork.com/.

OCT. 17

OKTOBERFEST The annual celebration of Oktoberfest

by Triumphant Lutheran Church, 21315 Bat Cave Road in Garden Ridge, will continue this year. However, at press time, specific information is not yet determined.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation.

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MONDAYS

RAISE A TOAST The Schertz Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club meets from 7-8:15 p.m. over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person sessions are at The Chamber offices, 1730 Schertz Parkway.

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THE CONVERSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. RECENTLY SOLD land at Center Street and FM 78 to Burger King. The fast-food company plans to build a 5,800-square-foot restaurant with drivethru lanes. According to a news release, the project will involve additional space with a second set of drive-thru lanes.

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The BSA name forms a triangle, Walden noted — “B,” the base, denotes balance; the two sides are strength and athleticism, he said.

Sharing the cavernous Stars Athletic Complex, 17975 Interstate 35 North (just south of the SAS Shoes), BSA is poised to soon relocate to its own home behind the location.

Walden said he started by “offering outdoor classes and training around the Universal City area in 2015, eventually moving the same classes to the Schertz area, also outdoors, and finally, taking the plunge with the indoor, brick-and-mortar route, where we are now.”

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Trainers focus first on coordination, and then incrementally work on increasing speed, he said.

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UNIVERSAL CITY — At Shut Yo Mouth Fish and Seafood, get ready to open wide for tasty treats, the owners say.

Robert and Yolanda Cockfield, along with business partner Tracy Carr, didn’t take the plunge into the brick-and-mortar side of the business without first operating a successful food truck.

“We kept the same name we had for our truck: Shut Yo Mouth,” Yolanda Cockfield said. “My husband was in the U.S. Army for 24 years, but he always had a dream about opening a restaurant. He always used to say, ‘Shut yo mouth’ and he always said that one day, if he opened a restaurant, he would call it that. So, he did.”

Diners wanting to visit the new venture can weigh anchor at 333 E. Aviation Blvd.

The Cockfields had a good reason for opening a storefront.

“Our truck was stolen,” Yolanda Cockfield said. “So, we decided to go for it.”

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Craving something more exotic? Try the frog legs. Want to take a deeper dive? Chomp down on oysters, scallops or even alligator.

Veteran line cook Joe Buckmeier, who’s worked at too many popular local spots to mention during his 40-plus-year career, directs the kitchen.

Kids’ meals are available. Nonseafood dishes include okra, spaghetti, chicken nuggets, Buffalo wings, fried mushrooms and onion rings.

“We started operating our food truck in 2015. Having it stolen in 2018 was a blessing in disguise. We’re really excited with our decision to open this place. The customers’ response has been great,” Cockfield said.

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EFFICIENCY MEETS EXHILERATION. THE ALL NEW 2018 BMW 530e.

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The all-new BMW 530e iPerformance with EPA estimated 72 MPGe maximizes efficiency by affording you the ability to power your drive using all-gas, all-electric or an intelligent combination of both. Plus, with features like eBoost Instant Acceleration, and the ability to upload directions and precondition the cabin climate remotely from your smartphone, you can take charge of the road, the office and beyond from behind the wheel.