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SETTING THE AGENDA
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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Programs offer help for kids stressed during COVID-19 by ANGELA COVO
FOR NEARLY A YEAR, adults have coped with the fears and lifestyle changes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, but how are kids handling the new normal?
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Another Schertz resident takes spot on Commissioners Court by EDMOND ORTIZ
Constantly stressing about COVID-19, lockdowns and economic strife isn’t exclusive to grown-ups, experts said. As youngsters learn to deal with the yo-yo of virtual instruction or classroom environs, staying home, not seeing friends or relatives, and fear of illness, local professionals are working to help
Sworn in New Year’s Eve at the Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin, Carpenter takes the reins from neighbor Jim Wolverton, who retired after 24 years representing the county’s
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SCHERTZ — Former Mayor Michael Carpenter has succeeded another Schertz resident as the new Precinct 3 Guadalupe County commissioner.
by EDMOND ORTIZ
Windcrest councilman facing ouster complaint WINDCREST — The town’s elected leaders hope to soon hold a full hearing on a complaint lodged by City Manager Rafael Castillo against a sitting council member.
Details of the grievance naming Councilman Frank HEARING continues on pg. 20
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ON THE COVER – Former Schertz Mayor Michael Carpenter (pictured) has traded a seat at City Hall for one on the dais of the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court in Seguin. He takes over for another Schertz resident, Jim Wolverton, who served 24 years representing Precinct 3, which also includes Cibolo, part of Selma and Santa Clara. See the story on pg. 01. Courtesy photo
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Capitol priorities WHEN THE 87TH LEGISLATURE convenes in January, expect the usual high drama, hot air and occasional comedy typical of Texas politicians whenever they gather in Austin. However, while politics may be a spectator sport, there are still some serious issues legislators in the Republican-controlled Capitol must address. This session will be even more noteworthy than most, as the gavel comes down at the beginning of a postTrump era and under the cloud of a debilitating pandemic, vaccine or not. While all of this is going on, we would also like to suggest some initiatives lawmakers should consider as part of their agenda: Enact tougher criminal penalties when protests turn violent and/or destructive; take a step back from the “defund the police” rhetoric and instead focus on equitable criminaljustice reform, while also providing more resources to officers; push more law-enforcement accountability; decriminalize marijuana; eliminate or reduce reliance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness; enhance public-broadband access; and create more assistance for small businesses and workforce development. The Legislature is scheduled to conclude May 31, barring a special session. Let’s hope they can get past the posturing and act on some of these measures. The LOCAL Community News editorial board includes Jaselle Luna and Thomas Edwards.
PLAN YOUR MONTH WITH OUR CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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City Council/ School Districts Schertz: 6 p.m. Jan. 12, 26 & Feb. 2, 9; 1400 Schertz Parkway Live Oak: 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 26 & Feb. 9; 8001 Shin Oak Drive Cibolo: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 26 & Feb. 9; 200 S. Main St. Converse: 7 p.m. Jan. 19 & Feb. 2, 16; 406 S. Seguin Road Garden Ridge: 6 p.m. Feb. 3; 9400 Municipal Parkway Selma: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 & Feb. 11; 9375 Corporate Drive Windcrest: 5 p.m. Jan. 18 & Feb. 1, 15; 8601 Midcrown Drive Universal City: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 & Feb. 2, 16; 2150 Universal City Blvd.
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JAN. 12, 26 & FEB. 9 WINDCREST LIONS CLUB
The group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Windcrest Civic Center, 9310 Jim
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JAN. 12 & FEB. 9 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. For updates or cancellations, visit https:// randolphareamoms.aggienetwork.com/. HAPPENING continues on pg. 08
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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This year, dream more by SUSAN YERKES
IT’S A NEW YEAR, and for me, the best thing is saying adios to a nightmarish 2020. January may not bring immediate relief from the pandemic
and politics, but it does bring a pause to reflect and then move forward, which brings me to some of my New Year’s resolutions: • To get the COVID-19 vaccine soon. The more of us who do it, the more of us won’t contract the virus and spread it or die of it. • To be patient. The leading vaccine so far is two shots, weeks apart. Even after I'm vaccinated, to keep being cautious, to help protect others. • To keep the silver linings of the pandemic in mind and reach out to
neighbors in need; to volunteer with the Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition, the San Antonio Food Bank, Haven for Hope and any group reminding me of the blessings in my own life, and the healing power of compassion. • To thank doctors, health care workers, home-health aides, teachers, postal workers, H-E-B employees or the
pharmacy; heck, all the great people I know. • To support at least one of the local nonprofits enriching my life, from the San Antonio Museum of Art and Musical Bridges Around the World to Texas Public Radio. • To spend at locally owned coffee shops, cafes, bookstores, hardware stores and more. • To finally achieve my goal of walking and biking every mile of the city’s fantastic greenway trails. Also, to stroll the beautiful River Walk more often. • To support the Conservation Society of San Antonio and others working to preserve the historic Woolworth Building, and those advocating to maintain Alamo Plaza as the historic heart of the city, not just a state-run tourist attraction. • To talk less and listen more, especially to folks I don’t agree with. To judge less and accept more. To say, “You may be right” and mean it. This year’s ninth annual DreamWeek San Antonio is a great way to start practicing some resolutions. Running from Jan. 14-24, it features more than 100 free public events hosted by amazingly diverse organizations. Live and virtual performances and exhibitions, panels, forums and programs are all aimed at fostering community in a bipartisan environment. (For more,
visit Dreamweek.org). Shokare Nakpodia, president and founder of DreamVoice (the organization that presents DreamWeek), exemplifies the word dreamer. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, educated in London, and spending years in New York City, he fell in love with San Antonio and moved here in 2002. He founded a graphicdesign agency, and started making friends with community leaders and building bridges. In 2012, during his involvement with the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. march here, his extensive research on the civil-rights leader and others inspired him to organize the first DreamWeek in 2013. “Nobody could really say why San Antonio had the largest King march in the nation. The closest answer I got was that people in this city have somehow learned to resolve crises with a lot less drama than other large cities,” Nakpodia told me. He added, “In 2021, coming out of a year when the pandemic swept the world and the struggles of minorities and the poor came into sharp focus through protest, and when many fear that government is eroding their individual liberty, it is more important than ever to seek peaceful paths for the pursuit of happiness for all.” That’s a dream worth working for in 2021. 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.
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The group gathers at 7:30 p.m. in the Greater Randolph Area Services Program, 250 Donalan Drive in Converse. For updates, visit https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ conversetx/.
Virtual conferences are underway, though the group normally meets at 7 p.m. in Garden Ridge Community Center, 9400 Municipal Parkway. For updates or cancellations, call Dick Holloway at 210-651-7431, President Bill Foote at 210-651-9236 or email b1bill@ hotmail.com.
Art fans can meet at 11 a.m. in The Youth Building behind Live Oak Clubhouse, 7901 Shin Oak Drive. For more, call Kat at 210-844-5315 or visit https://www. facebook.com/LiveOakLeagueOfArts/.
JAN. 12, 26 & FEB. 9
JAN. 13, 27 & FEB. 10
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO LIONS CLUB
JAN. 18 & FEB. 15
The Windcrest Optimist Club meets at 7 a.m. in the Windcrest Civic Center, 9310 Jim Seal Drive. For updates, call Andy Biancardi at 210-656-5117 or email apb437@ yahoo.com.
The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. at the Schertz Family YMCA, 621 Westchester Drive. Free admission; bring a lunch. Newcomers welcome. For updates or cancellations, call 210-445-3980.
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GARDEN RIDGE CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY
The New Life Cancer Support Team, a community-outreach ministry of New Life Baptist Church, 101 North St. in Converse, meets at 7 p.m. in the Rupp Building. Those dealing with cancer
Meeting from 6-9 p.m. on 11 consecutive Tuesdays (except March 16), these tutorials enable residents to become familiar with local police. Applications are at www.grcpaaa.com.
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SCHOOL’S OUT Randolph Metrocom area campuses will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
are invited for emotional and physical support. For updates or holiday cancellations, call 210-658-1972.
JAN. 19 & FEB. 16 GARDEN MEETING
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 Jo Anna Wheeler at 210-655-1036.
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For updates or cancellations, plus where to assemble, call the Police Department at 210-651-6441.
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“PEACE OUT” WALK AND RUN The first-ever “Peace Out” is at 9 a.m. at River City Community Church, 16765 Lookout Road in Selma. Proceeds from the 5K run/walk will go to Liz’s Legacy Foundation. For registration, updates or cancellations, visit https://www. athleteguild.com/running/selma-tx/2021peace-out-2020.
JAN. 25 & FEB. 8
RANDOLPH METROCOM ROTARY The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. at Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center, 12900 Mount Olympus St. in Universal City. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some sessions will be over Zoom. Lunches, $15 per individual, 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.
JAN. 27
Sports All-Star Football Game at Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Drive in San Antonio, pits the best local high school senior talent against each other at 2 p.m. For tickets, updates or cancellations, visit https://sanantoniosports.org/event/highschool-all-star-football-game/.
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WILD GAME DINNER Doors open at 5 p.m. for the 14th annual Garden Ridge Wild Game Dinner at Garden Ridge Community Center, 9500 Municipal Parkway. There will be a raffle, live auction and other prizes. Individual tickets cost $75. For more, visit www.gardenridgewildgame. com.
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TRI-COUNTY CHAMBER EVENTS The group, cultivating business alliances across Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, presents several monthly activities. For updates or cancellations, visit www. txtricountychamber.org or call Lisa Jubela at 830-305-6926.
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The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma area) offers several monthly activities including a 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 13 Zoom session called “Building Business Bridges,” presented by Documation; and a 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 19 luncheon at Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway (Building 5), recapping 2020 and introducing new 2021 programs. Pay online and RSVP by Jan. 12; a Feb. 16 luncheon (same time and place) called the “State of the Cities” featuring the city managers from Schertz, Cibolo and Selma. Pay online and RSVP by Feb. 9; a 7:30-11 a.m. Jan. 20 EPIC Education class at Schertz Civic Center. Sponsored by SBDC, presenter Jason Meza will speak on “12 Small Business Strategies to Expedite Growth;” a 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 21 mixer at Schertz Auto, 5702 FM
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SUPPORT GROUP New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care, 2300 FM 3009 in Schertz, is the site of free conversations from 10-11 a.m. for caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia sufferers. For updates or cancellations, call 210-319-4965.
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DINNER IS SERVED American Legion Auxiliary Unit 667, 504 Bowie Drive in Universal City, serves chicken-fried steak from 5-7 p.m. Plates cost $8. Free parking. For updates or cancellations, call 210-658-3731.
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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 LONE STAR DOG GROOMING, 1420 Schertz Parkway, Suite 160 in Schertz, is a relatively new canine-care business featuring pickup and drop-off services. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more, call 210566-1847 or visit https://www.lonestardoggrooming. com/.
RED HOOK CAJUN SEAFOOD & BAR, 14565 Interstate 35 North in Selma, plans to open this second San Antonio-area location in 2021 at the Village at Forum Parkway. Red Hook lets diners create a custom seafood boil with their preferred seasonings and spice level. Red Hook operates another location at 6759 N.W. Loop 410.
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TOMLIN ROOFING PROFESSIONALS, 8801 FM 1976, Suite 114, in Converse, recently opened and offers roofing repairs and replacements. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more, call 210-267-9400 or visit www. tomlinroofing.com.
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SAN ANTONIO RELEASED A NEARLY 142-acre tract from its extraterritorial jurisdiction to Schertz between Lookout, Nacogdoches
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ATTORNEY LESLIE SACHANOWICZ WON A DEC. 12 RUNOFF election for the District 9 board post in the Alamo Colleges District. He ousted incumbent Joe Jesse Sanchez by 66 votes.
CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD HOPEFULS HAVE FROM JAN. 13 until 5 p.m. Feb. 12 to file for a ballot spot ahead of May 1 elections. Offices up for grabs include: Garden Ridge — mayor, council places 2 and 3; Judson Independent School District — districts 2, 3, 4 and 5; Live Oak — council places 1, 3 and 5; San Antonio — mayor, council District 10; Selma — council places 4, 5 and 6; Universal City — at-large council seats held by Bear Goolsby, Richard “Dick”
Neville and William Shelby. Judson school board terms last four years; for city council, it’s two years.
JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES VOTED Dec. 14 to appoint Rafael Diaz Jr., a Converse resident and businessman, to the District 7 post. In a switch, he resigned from the District 4 seat, which will stay vacant until May elections because nobody applied for it. Diaz has lived in JISD for seven years, and is product-management director for Aztec Software. On the JISD board, he replaced Lynette Perez who moved to Arkansas. In order to apply for the at-large position, Diaz stepped down from District 4 with the following statement, “My decision to seek the
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District 7 seat will allow me to continue offering my … partnership and service to our communities while meeting my own family’s needs.” Diaz was one of three candidates for the spot.
5, Feb. 5, March 15 and April 16. Those periods are forms of education, instruction and learning not occurring at the same time or same location.
D&S CONCRETE RECENTLY STARTED WORK ON SEVERAL Schertz road upgrades,
WINDCREST RESIDENTS JOHN AND BRENDA WILSON WERE CHOSEN to
including the addition of bicycle lanes along Woodland Oaks and Savannah drives, a granite trail between Schertz Parkway and Wiederstein Road, plus new sidewalks, curbs and gutters along Live Oak Road between FM 3009 and Schertz Parkway.
compete in season nine of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” The Wilsons’ illuminated displays receive much attention each holiday season during the city’s Light Up event. In addition, the couple dresses up as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Because the show shoots episodes one year in advance, the next holiday season’s airing will reveal how the Wilsons did. Find LOCAL Lowdown at www. localcommunitynews.com.
JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DESIGNATED five “asynchronous learning days” — or digital and online sessions — for all students: Jan. 4 and
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families confront the emotional toll. Before the crisis, 1 in 6 children faced mental-health challenges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, professionals estimate the ratio is closer to 1 in 5. According to Dr. Barbara RoblesRamamurthy, child psychiatrist and assistant professor at UT Health San Antonio, national statistics also indicate an increase in emergency-room visits for mental health. “It’s important to differentiate mental health, or well-being in general, from mental illness,” she said. “Especially now, all of us have to engage in sustaining our mental health.”
Getting enough sleep — especially kids — is at the top of the list, plus limiting social media and screen time for children and at least 15 minutes of daily physical activity. “Kids need to use their bodies,” she said. “Get outside, take a walk.” Many youths she sees worry about finances. Parents try to protect their offspring by not openly discussing money issues, but this sometimes creates more stress. “Children are very perceptive and it’s more helpful to incorporate them into problem-solving,” she said. “They need to feel needed and useful, so make sure to find ways for them to help.” Above all, don’t be afraid to ask for assistance from professionals, she
said. “There is no shame in getting help. This is an important skill we want to model for our kids. They are watching us and learning from us about how to deal with stress,” she added. Camillia McKinney, chief operating officer of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, which provides specialized behavioral-health care and addiction treatment, agrees. “Always ask for help if you aren’t sure,” she said. “No one could have prepared for this (pandemic). Parents are doing the best they can.” McKinney said some coping mechanisms kids normally use
Though a vaccine for COVID-19 is now available, it still could be weeks or even months before the general population receives inoculations. In the meantime, the pandemic is still causing widespread stress, including among children, experts say. Below are some easy-to-follow guidelines to slow the spread of the disease.
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temporarily are gone. “There is no replacement for social interaction. Resources like church or even group therapy are not as accessible now, and for many kids, figuring out your role in society depends on that sense of belonging,” she said. Also, creative approaches are key to keeping youths engaged. “There’s no such thing as normal. Kids can hide their issues, so it’s important to notice variances in your child’s reactions, especially not doing something they usually do,” she added. Children often have different needs, said Jessica Knudsen, CEO of Clarity Child Guidance Center, a nonprofit mentalhealth institution. Clarity has a 66-bed inpatient unit and a day program dedicated exclusively to those ages 3 to 17. “When it comes to figuring out if your kid is in crisis, there’s no one-size-fits-all during this pandemic,” Knudsen said. Particular attention is needed to changes in youngsters’ behavior. Pandemic fatigue is challenging, she added.
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Plus, restricting students to virtual learning during the outbreak may adversely impact some, said Sarah Baray, CEO for Pre-K 4 SA. Nine-tenths of the brain’s structure forms in the first five years. “Kids do best in the classroom with highly skilled teachers. … It’s not good to miss this period of brain development,” she said. Coronavirus fears have already caused a 30% decrease in the city-based program’s peak enrollment. “Young children do best with predictable routines and schedules, and one of the greatest challenges is that the pandemic upended all that,” Baray added. “Everything has been retrofitted to take every precaution and schools are open and waiting – young children benefit from every moment of instruction.” To counter rising anxiety and depression in adolescents during the pandemic, city officials dedicated $256,000 for another vehicle to help kids ages 11 to 17 combat stress with help from their peers. Labeled Project
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YES, or Youth Empowerment and Support, it’s run by Stony Brook University scientists who’ll partner with UT Teen Health to expand the exercise. Dr. Kristen Plastino, program director of UT Teen Health at UT Health San Antonio, is hopeful Project YES can help fill gaps. “The most common referrals we’ve been seeing are for mental health and access to care, and while not the ultimate cure, this is another piece of the puzzle,” Plastino said. “We keep uncovering tools and seeking different avenues to help our youth.” Teens can try three different single-session experiences online anonymously and voluntarily. Each activity allows kids to learn different ways to think about and cope with everyday problems. Then, they can share their best advice with others who may be struggling, based on what they learned in the activity. If kids agree to share, their advice will be posted on the Project YES website for others to read. Jennifer Todd, program manager at UT Teen Health, said the San Antonio version of Project YES would be launched via social media this spring. She’s looking for 3,000 teenage participants. “In San Antonio, we are recruiting Latinx youth and youth of color to make sure everyone is represented,” Todd said. For more on Project YES, visit UT Teen Health on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Also, prepared by the CDC, visit https://bit.ly/CDCKIT for the “COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-Being.” Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
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fast-growing west side, which also includes Cibolo, part of Selma and Santa Clara. Carpenter and Wolverton were attending an event when the latter said he intended to step down from the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court at the end of his sixth term. “When (Wolverton) told me that, I started looking at Commissioners Court more closely,” he said. Carpenter declined a mayoral reelection bid in 2019, capping 14 years at Schertz City Hall, which began as a councilman. The election to the county post was Nov. 3. “It was a chance for me to serve a
broader base of my fellow residents,” Carpenter said. “Couple that with my feeling that you shouldn’t serve such a long time in one (public office).” He defeated another ex-Schertz council member, Cedric Edwards, in the March 2020 Republican primary, and drew no Democratic challenger for the general election. Wolverton said he’s long felt Carpenter possesses the experience, skills and demeanor to represent Precinct 3. “(Carpenter) will be an outstanding county commissioner. That is one smart young man,” he said. The former mayor pledged to continue Wolverton’s commitment to support further growth of the Schertz/Cibolo area — and Guadalupe County as a whole.
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Guadalupe is Texas’ 29th largest county by population. Schertz has ballooned in size since Carpenter moved to town in 1988. “The next step is to continue cooperation between the county and the cities and the unincorporated areas on regional planning,” Carpenter said. Early in his Commissioners Court tenure, Wolverton helped to oversee the creation of the Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corp. Leaders from both cities formed the partnership to secure land, and then a $50 million bond issue to develop a long-term water supply from the Carrizo Aquifer. This was a prime example of the increasing level of regional planning, Wolverton said. “We had a new solid water supply,” he added. “It’s what helped Schertz and Seguin to stay viable and bring in more businesses.” Carpenter said he looks forward to fostering more cooperation among area communities, pooling resources to address road improvements, and helping to shore up first-responder agencies. “One of the first things I want to work on with my colleagues is the
county strategic plan, and a potential master plan for development,” he added. As an elected official from Schertz, Carpenter enjoyed building relationships with counterparts such as past and present Bexar County commissioners. He said it’s vital to build upon these connections to benefit the greater Metrocom area and western Guadalupe County. “Our destinies are intertwined,” Carpenter added. Wolverton said he valued his time on Commissioners Court, and learned many lessons from colleagues. He particularly enjoyed applying his construction experience to major building projects, and meeting with cities in his coverage area to come up with road upgrades. Wolverton still serves on the Schertz Bank & Trust board. Otherwise, he plans to “relax and slow down,” and anticipates future travel arrangements with his family. “Serving on Commissioners Court has been an honor and a pleasure,” he said. Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
After serving more than two decades as the Precinct 3 Guadalupe County commissioner, Schertz resident Jim Wolverton said it was time to step down. He’s handed over the reins to neighbor Mike Carpenter, the former mayor of Schertz. File photo
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1103; a 7:30-9:30 a.m. Jan. 29 Coffee at The Chamber, 1730 Schertz Parkway, hosted by The Purple Pig; and a 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30 free Health and Wholeness Fair at Schertz Civic Center hosted by Methodist Hospital Northeast and The Chamber. For event updates or cancellations, visit www.thechamber.info or email finance@thechamber.info.
Starting inside a cave, the Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Run is at 7:30 a.m. at Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, just off FM 3009 in the Garden Ridge area. For more, visit https://www.athleteguild. com/running/san-antonio-tx/2021natural-bridge-caverns-trail-run.
The Humane Society of Live Oak meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Live Oak Clubhouse, 7901 Shin Oak Drive. Open to all. For updates or cancellations, contact HumaneSocietyofliveoak@gmail. com.
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Changes in Cibolo could impact developers CITY STRIKES LARGE-SCALE ZONING OPTION FROM THE BOOKS by EDMOND ORTIZ
CIBOLO — City leaders are ending Planned Unit Development zoning, leaving developers with one less option for building in the city.
The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in a recent joint session voted to delete the PUD choice from the city’s Unified Development Code. A PUD is an alternative method of zoning where a developer groups mixed uses
The Cibolo City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission meet Nov. 12 to discuss the elimination of Planned Unit Development zoning. Courtesy photo/ Cibolo
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on a minimum number of acres, all in a single development. PUDs also involve a regulatory process, which includes publicimprovement agreements such as adding a playground or a park. While major cities and towns have PUD availability, smaller burgs don’t, even as they undergo commercial and residential growth using other typical zoning methods. On Aug. 25, the council discussed procedures, criteria
and guidelines on how a PUD is submitted to the P&Z Commission and the Economic Development Corp. board for review. The dais went into executive session for more talks. When members emerged from the closed meeting, they referred the item to P&Z, saying the panel should give a formal recommendation if they’d like to see PUDs removed altogether from the UDC. P&Z Chairwoman Kara Latimer, addressing her
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colleagues and council Nov. 12, said the commission found removal of PUDs would “have no negative effect on our zoning compliance in the (city’s) master plan,” according to a letter her panel sent to town officials. Latimer added jettisoning PUDs wouldn’t adversely impact Cibolo’s compliance with state regulatory laws affecting zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Joel Hicks, presiding over the meeting, supported elimination because he feels Cibolo experienced a complicated history with them. Without dropping names, he said some past developers failed to deliver on promises. “I’m kind of done with PUDs for the time being,” he added. However, Hicks and Councilman Ted Gibbs both held up the mixeduse Cibolo Crossing development, built by Midland-based Fasken Oil and Ranch, as an example of a successful local PUD. Anchored by Santikos Entertainment Cibolo, the development includes several thousand square feet of retail and restaurant space on one side of Ripps-Kreusler Road, and multifamily housing on the other. Yet, said Gibbs, other area large mixed-use projects could’ve been achieved by zoning individual parcels according to the local UDC, instead of designating the whole site a PUD. “With some zoning, conditionaluse permits, and some variances, we could probably get that done,” City Manager Robert Herrera agreed. Gibbs responded, “That’s my concern: We don’t limit our development but at the same time we have control of it, we don’t get promised one thing and get delivered
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something totally different.” Many small cities don’t utilize PUD zoning, and yet, as Hicks noted those municipalities still thrive. “They just have to do it parcel by parcel — ‘I want 15 acres for this, and 8 acres for that,’” he said. Councilman Steve Quinn stressed Cibolo could again return to considering the option. “Until we figure out how to do PUDs properly, I think it’s important to put a pause on our PUDs,” he added. “It’s important until we get the right processes and procedures in place and until we can operate PUDs properly.” Other council members said while they don’t want to shun large-scale opportunities, it’s better if the city has the tools to more efficiently regulate a significant development as it’s built. “Once it gets zoned a PUD, that’s it,” Hicks said. In a prior P&Z Commission meeting, some officials expressed concerns about developers who dictate how a tract of land gets zoned or rezoned. Others felt the panel lacks adequate authority to help oversee PUDs. City Planning and Engineering Director Rudy Klein addressed public-improvement agreements between a developer and the city. Klein explained how P&Z still could negotiate and recommend to the council such things as lot sizes and setbacks, right-of-way widths and landscape buffers. “Those are the things you negotiate — the amount of land,” Klein said at the Sept. 9 P&Z meeting. eortiz@ localcommunitynews.com. Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com. LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM
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Paintball play right on target, fans say SCHERTZ VENUE KEEPS PATRONS ACTIVE DURING PANDEMIC by JOSE T. GARZA III
SCHERTZ — Officials with a local cinema and game complex say they’ve found another way to keep patrons entertained and protected during the pandemic — take things outside.
EVO Entertainment in November opened a 10-acre paintball and airsoft park at its 18658 Interstate 35 North venue. The recreation area features three woodsball forest courses and two speedball fields. According to EVO’s website, the site is
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By practicing physical distancing, corporation officials said the outdoor-play concept is fun and safe. It gives Ali DuFrene and her family the option to “get out of the house and move.” Due to the coronavirus outbreak, her family’s time was limited to outdoor and special events, such as a pajama party inspired by “Elf,” hosted by EVO. DuFrene commended the company for its cleanliness and attention to detail. “We feel safer going to EVO than we do a grocery store,” she said. “They’ve worked hard to create the safest environment possible.” In the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, EVO experimented with drive-in movies, allowing patrons to watch for free from the parking lot. The San Marcos-based company is one of several movie-theater chains nationwide facing financial struggles as studios delay movie releases or shift straight-tostreaming outlets during the pandemic. Though a vaccine for the disease is now available, industry analysts said it could be months or more before movie houses assemble cinephiles in droves. Even then, physical distancing and other safety
measures likely will remain. As an avid moviegoer, Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, who with City Council granted EVO a special-use permit to construct the outdoor park, hopes the franchise can recover from its money woes. “I like to go and get my popcorn and a drink and watch a movie,” he said. “It is going to be difficult for (movie theaters) to get out (of financial struggles) if studios continue to stream movies.” EVO had to obtain the permit due to the potential hazards paintball play can pose, such as the distance the gelatin capsules can travel, Gutierrez said. Many participants are giving the outdoor-fun notion a thumbs up. Georgia Garza-Flores loves having the paintball locale nearby. She used to travel to La Vernia to play, but with a venue near her residence, her family will go there more. Players sign waivers and wear protective masks. For more, visit www.evocinemas.com/ paintball. Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
EVO Entertainment in Schertz, 18658 Interstate 35 North, has converted an outdoor property into a 10-acre paintball and airsoft park. Company officials say it offers fun for families while promoting physical distancing. Photo by Jose T. Garza III
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uncle had died in the Lubbock area and family members requested his presence for a cremation. According to Hilliard, Archuleta said he and some loved ones plan to return to the area sometime in January for a formal memorial service. However, as of mid-December, Archuleta hadn’t informed the city about his availability though the first month of 2021. Mayor Dan Reese lamented a lack of details in any prior communication with Archuleta about a death in his family. “The only exchange he and I had about not being here … it might be a technical issue, but he never told me about not being here,” Reese added. There have been informal discussions in the community surrounding Castillo’s complaint.
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Former Councilwoman Pam Dodson was the lone resident to address the council Dec. 14. She said politics motivated Castillo’s action against Archuleta, adding some denizens critical of the current administration pushed him to it. “This is not the first time the city manager has been involved in an attempt to remove a Windcrest council member, nor is it for the city attorney,” Dodson said. Dodson said she was targeted during her time on the dais because she questioned how the city was managed, as well as frequently sought information and data. “Are you beginning to see a pattern here? The more you ask questions, gather information, then demand that answers be given, the more likely you are to experience the removal process yourself,” Dodson added. City Attorney Ryan Henry said Dodson’s claims were incorrect, adding
he and Castillo worked in their official capacity as required by the city charter. “The city manager’s role and my role at the time, as required participants without any decision-making abilities, should not be misunderstood,” Henry said. According to the city charter, the mayor or a council member may be investigated, censured or ousted for one or more reasons, including incompetence or public misconduct, conviction of a crime, failure to be qualified to hold office and/or neglect of duties. The council member has the right to be represented in a hearing and to question and cross-examine witnesses. However, he or she cannot vote on the motion for removal. The council also directed a subpoena be issued compelling Archuleta to attend a full hearing on Castillo’s complaint as soon as the city finalizes a date and time. Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com
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one of the largest area annual events. For a schedule, locations and tickets, visit https://www.sarodeo.com/.
JAN. 24 & FEB. 7
Through June, Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve, 17480 Judson Road in San Antonio, will host photography workshops from 2-4 p.m. COVID-19 protocols will be enforced. Class size is limited to 10 youths; registration required. Free for Green Spaces Alliance members, otherwise $10. For reservations, updates or cancellations, visit www.greensatx.org/events/.
ONGOING
KIDNEY SCREENING
FEB. 11-28
The Texas Kidney Foundation is offering free, drive-up testing in the parking lot at 4204 Gardendale St., Suite 106 in San Antonio. To make a required appointment, call 210-396-8440. To fill out a needed form in advance, visit https://bit.ly/TKFScreening. For more about the Texas Kidney Foundation, visit www.tx.kidney.org.
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, with animals, agriculture, family entertainment, food and beverages, live music, shopping and more, has become
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Are you a Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic OR do you take medications to control your Cholesterol? Northeast Clinical Research of San Antonio is conducting research trials for men and women with Diabetes AND/OR require treatment for high cholesterol. Participants with or without Cardiac Events are welcome. Type 2 Pediatric/Adolescents also welcome. If you are eligible to participate in these research studies you will receive the following at no cost: • Physical Exams • Laboratory Testing
• Research Related Care • You will receive money for travel expenses
• Flexible scheduling • Glucose Testing Supplies
For more information please contact: Northeast Clinical Research of San Antonio, LLC
Dr. Laura Akright 5000 Schertz Pkwy. Suite 200 • Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 581-0045
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