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San Antonio 300 will be a “once-in-alifetime endeavor that will be celebrated over the course of a calendar year,” according to the official Tricentennial Commission website. It will be a great opportunity to showcase and appreciate the rich, colorful mix of folks and folkways that makes San Antonio such a special place. The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures, in the heart of the rapidly redeveloping Hemisfair, would seem a perfect jumping off point for citywide festivities. Born as the Texas State Exhibits Building for the original HemisFair ’68 (the 1968 World’s Fair), it was turned over to the University of Texas System in 1969. Containing exhibits, collections and archives of groups who have helped shape our state, it’s both a fascinating museum and important source of material for Texas educators. It seems ironic that as the ITC nears its own 50-year mark, its

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t least some opponents of San Antonio’s proposed land grab can rest easy now that plans to annex the eastern Interstate 10 corridor are off the table. Alamo City officials said costs involved with providing municipal services for another 40,000 residents — including many in the embattled Camelot II subdivision near Windcrest — were just too high. Annexation foes argued their tax money would have funded cleanup efforts in less-affluent areas if the annexation had gone through. Meanwhile, the process for other large tracts will continue through the summer. Officials June 15 announced a scaled-back plan, which limits annexation to commercial places and delays adding neighborhoods until 2034. San Antonio councilmen Joe Krier and Mike Gallagher in District 9 and 10, respectively, promise a review of the latest proposal, which dramatically revises previous city plans to seize five unincorporated Bexar County regions. Krier worries there isn’t enough money in the budget to fund adequate services for the current populace, much less new residents. U.S. 281 North corridor commercial annexation could be determined by year’s end. Krier vowed to keep an eye on any initiative calling for residential annexation, and so will LOCAL Community News. The council could ultimately decide by August or early September.

WILL WRIGHT MANAGING EDITOR ON THE COVER: Cibolo officials are considering a public-private partnership to toll an extension of FM 1103 to Interstate 10 between Haeckerville and Santa Clara roads in a rural area. Supporters say it provides quicker access to the interstate; detractors say other options are available. See story on page 17. Illustration by Jeremiah Teutsch

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own future is highly uncertain. This spring, speculation mounted when Mayor Ivy Taylor announced San Antonio’s interest in a downtown baseball stadium, whereupon San Antonio Missions owner David Elmore said he’s committed to trading his club, a Double-A Texas League affiliate, for a Triple-A team (one level below Major League Baseball) if this occurs. Taylor and other movers and shakers have repeatedly mentioned UTSA’s Hemisfair Park Campus as one of their top potential locales. So in May, when the University of Texas at San Antonio issued a formal Request for Qualifications regarding developers looking to lease those 14.7 acres of hot Hemisfair real estate, the rumors really escalated. The plan, according to the RFQ, could be for (a) some or all of the grounds around the ITC, (b) some or all of the grounds and part of the ITC building, or (c) the demolition of the familiar structure. However, the RFQ is also worded to make clear the institute will survive in some

form. It stipulates that any developer who wants to cash in on the whole prime parcel of property would have to also supply land for a new ITC building in one of several central downtown locations, or along Museum Reach on Broadway, as well as fund construction of a new ITC building. UTSA’s move was not prompted by the idea of a baseball stadium. It’s an attempt to find funding to support the institute’s mission, as state initiatives for higher education progressively shrink. Consider this brief, telling timeline: In 1991, there were 120 full-time ITC employees. By 2011, the number decreased to 77. Today, it’s 40. Without new money from somewhere, survival would seem difficult. A UTSA memo to ITC employees stressed that any accepted deal “could help generate income for the ITC to support new top-tier exhibits, programs and special events.” Might such an undertaking include a baseball stadium, and if it does, should we exchange Texan culture for a baseball culture just one step up on

the minor league rung, as the most vocal critics have charged? That would be quite the squeeze play. For starters, Elmore is clear that a downtown stadium is a prerequisite to attracting Triple-A baseball to town. There’s no guarantee voters would approve bonds for the edifice, which could cost the city and county $75 million or more. Besides, although Wolff Stadium, the Missions’ current home, may be halfway to Castroville, the squad has a long and hallowed San Antonio history. Many diehard fans would rather wait a few years, when a major league bid is deemed more realistic. What comes of all the wheeling and dealing, and whether the outcome is good or bad, varies widely depending on who’s speaking. The first inning has just begun. Let’s just pray for a home run for the history books. Yerkes wears a replica 1934 San Antonio Missions cap — the kind of artifact that can be found in the Institute of Texan Cultures. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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discussion for Chamber members on the impact of the new Fair Labor Standards Act on businesses 8-10 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Chamber offices. RSVP before Aug. 15. The Aug. 18 mixer is 5:30-7 p.m. at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, 908 Curtiss Ave. in Schertz. Admission is $10; free for Chamber members. The Chamber’s Toastmasters convene 6:45 p.m. each Monday at Comfort Inn & Suites’ meeting room, 5571 Interstate 35 North in Selma. TRI-COUNTY CHAMBER EVENTS Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce, cultivating business alliances across Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, has several upcoming events. For details including membership and event information, visit www. txtricountychamber.org or facebook. com/texastricountychamberofcommerce or call Lisa Jubela at 830-305-6926.

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HELP FOR SERVICEWOMEN Hands N Harmony Wellness 19 Center, 2401 Universal City Blvd., hosts “Grace After Fire,” a free support group for female veterans 6-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the gathering featuring resources and activities relating to servicewomen. For more, call 566-1168.

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COMAL COUNTY JUNIOR ACADEMY 25-29 DEPUTY The Comal County Sheriff ’s Office registers youngsters ages 9-11 to participate in its free program designed to teach children about the jobs of deputies, firefighters and first responders. Sessions are 8 a.m. to noon at Smithson Valley Middle School. For an application and more, visit the Comal County Sheriff ’s Office link at www.co.comal.tx.us.

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ST. PAUL’S CHURCH FREE SUPPER During the first 3 Wednesday of each month, St. Paul Evangelical Church, 108 S. Main St. in Cibolo, hosts a free supper 6-7:30 p.m. For more, call 658-5874.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS SUMMER Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District trustees will huddle July 26 at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at 1060 Elbel Road in Schertz. The public is invited. For more, visit www.scuc.txed.net. Judson Independent School District trustees meet July 21 at 7 p.m. in the ERC boardroom, 8205 Palisades Drive in Live Oak. For more, visit www.judsonisd.org. North East Independent School District trustees assemble 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 8961 Tesoro Drive in San Antonio. To confirm dates and times, call 407-0533.

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1. FAST-TEX URGENT CARE, 791 FM 1103, Suite 125 in Cibolo (at the North Main Street intersection), offers sameday family medical care for illnesses and injuries with basic in-house X-ray and lab services. Weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. For more, call 888-1175 or visit facebook. com/FastTex. (See story on page 21)

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3. NORTHEAST ENDOCRINOLOGY ASSOCIATES, 5000 Schertz Parkway, Suite 200 in Schertz, diagnoses and treats diabetes, and thyroid and other metabolic diseases. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, call 650-3360 or visit www.neendocrinology.com.

4. POLLO TROPICAL, 17605 Interstate 35 North in Schertz, offers fast-casual grilled chicken, fish and other Caribbean dishes and entrees. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. For more, call 2008105 or visit pollotropical.com. IN OTHER NEWS RECENT CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE Zane Gray was honored for

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IBOLO – City Council has given the green light to negotiate with a private firm to construct a 7-mile toll road linking FM 1103 to Interstate 10 within five years.

Developers said the project is currently estimated to cost $110 million to $150 million. Nothing is finalized; the proposal must clear several obstacles before entering further formal stages. The private-public tollway would

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CHERTZ — A program operated by the city’s Emergency Medical Services is curtailing frequent, nonemergency 911 calls by connecting patients with primary-care physicians.

The Mobile Integrated Health initiative is aimed at reducing needless emergency-room visits and keeping down costs, officials said. Because of its success, the program is getting more money and adding a paramedic targeting specific health problems. Kellie Burnam, Schertz’s EMS community health manager, said she had spotted a problem — some people were overusing the city’s system, while others weren’t receiving needed assistance. “For one patient, in her worst year, we were at 62 calls in a 12-month period – some warranted, some not,” Burnam said. Those calls resulted in 56 transports costing $68,733. But that was before the debut in 2015 of MIH, which saw the number reduced to eight calls and five transports for $10,092. Under the program, a paramedic visits residents in the service area identified as making numerous 911 calls. Schertz’s MIH strategy includes replacing in-and-out trips to emergencyroom physicians by connecting patients to primary-care physicians and other community-care resources. The program now serves 40 clients who are making 911 calls less frequently or not at all. Although Schertz is a fairly affluent community, it includes a variety of inhabitants from different economic backgrounds. “They range from high-utilizers, to older people with families who are not taking care of them, or individuals

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not knowing where to go for help,” Burnam said. “When you go to visit one of these high-utilizer people, most of them realize the emergency room is not fixing their problem. It’s just temporary relief, and they’ll need to go back for another Band-Aid fix.” Schertz’s MIH is so successful, it’s being used as a model elsewhere. After conducting interviews with city paramedics, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians created a template. “We were one of (the communities) that had one, and then they used that research to put their book together,” Burnam said. Although there’s a guideline in place, each municipality evaluates its own population. Some may experience problems linked to obesity – in which dietary training would be needed. Others may service the elderly, where education about preventing falls is critical. Grants totaling $168,000 are allowing Schertz to take the program one step further by adding a vehicle and a cardiac monitor under newly hired paramedic Jessica Aird. She visits pediatric asthma patients who frequented emergency rooms at least two times in the last year. The expansion is a partnership between Community First Health Plans, University Health System and a consortium consisting of Schertz MIH and the San Antonio Fire Department MIH. Following a cost-comparison presentation by Burnam, the City Council approved a budget adjustment, which will be reimbursed by the

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NIVERSAL CITY — The town is about to become less smoky — no ifs, ands or butts.

City officials want to remind residents and business operators the grace period to comply with an overall smoking ban ends Sept. 19. Violators can face misdemeanor charges. With City Council approval in April, the municipality became the 50th in Texas — according to the American Heart Association — to adopt an ordinance calling for a 100 percent smoking ban in all

public places. Venues off-limits to smokers include office buildings, commercial and retail establishments, bars and restaurants, plus parks and outdoor recreation properties. Under the new law, indoor designated areas for smoking are extinguished. “There were a lot of people in favor for it,” said Assistant City Manager Kim Turner, who noted officials began considering the ruling in February. The council’s vote was unanimous, she added. Smokers will still be able to light up inside their own homes and in outside areas, but must remain 15 feet away or more from the entrance of a smoke-free zone. The regulation also stipulates that signs be posted. Regarding businesses and other structures, the latest rule is not much of a drastic change, the assistant city manager said. “Most (of these areas) already did not allow smoking (inside),” Turner said. Some bars are already moving smoking areas outdoors. Staffers at

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IBOLO — Fast-Tex Urgent Care aims to be one of the area’s most convenient walk-in clinics, offering basic family health services. “I tell people it’s like a 7-Eleven or the convenience store,” said Jeffrey Scott, a physician assistant who operates Fast-Tex. “We’re here for your medical needs when it’s convenient for you.”

The treatment center opened this spring at 791 FM 1103, Suite 125. Scott, who once served at Randolph Air Force Base, also worked in Northeast Methodist Hospital’s emergency room, and was a senior provider for a large medical group on San Antonio’s South Side. “When this facility became available, it was a perfect opportunity for me to stay in a local area that I stayed for almost 18 years in and my kids grew up in,” Scott said. “So, I decided to start my own business doing what I felt good at.” Fast-Tex treats common, nonlife-

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