February 2021

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS

SCHERTZ

TABLE OF CONTENTS

06 City Headlines

10 Parks & Recreation

12 Library

30 Features

39 Around the Community

47 Calendar

City Council

Ralph Gutierrez Mayor

Mark Davis Councilmember

Rosemary Scott Councilmember

Jill Whittaker Councilmember

Michael Dahle Councilmember

David Scagliola Councilmember

Allison Heyward Councilmember

Tim Brown Councilmember

Executive Team

Dr. Mark Browne City Manager

Brian James Assistant City Manager

Charles Kelm Assistant City Manager

Adrian Perez Executive Director

Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager

Mission

Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community.

Vision

Community. Service. Opportunity.

Core Values

Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Do the right thing. Be the best you can. Work cooperatively as a team.

About Our Magazine

Schertz Magazine is a monthly popular lifestyle/entertainment/ community events publication wholly owned and operated by the City of Schertz and produced internally by the Schertz Public Affairs Department. It serves as the primary dissemination source for government information for a growing city of over 42,000 residents.

Today, Schertz Magazine is the leading publication in the Tri-County area with a circulation of 16,000 copies; including 14,000+ direct mailed and 500+ subscriptions from Austin through San Antonio and around the country (including dozens of out-of-state readers). The magazine is mailed to 15,000+ local households and over 1,000 businesses with hundreds of copies made available at local and regional banks, hospitals and clinics, schools, pharmacies, and restaurants.

FEATURES

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Contreras Flower Shop Blooms in Schertz

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Schertz Welcomes New Emergency Management Coordinator

CITY MANAGER FROM THE DESK OF THE

Happy February to all the residents of Schertz! I hope you are having a good winter! We can usually look forward to some warmer weather as we approach the end of February. We always look forward to Valentine’s Day and hope get to celebrate that with your loved ones. January was a busy month, and we expect February to be so as well. We received our first batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses in early January and administered a total of 570 primarily to our public safety crews and those who fall in the “1b” category.

I am proud to announce that I was one of those 570 vaccinated, and I am happy to report that other than general aches and pains that come with getting a vaccine I am otherwise doing well. I would encourage everyone in our community to investigate the facts and research surrounding these vaccines and join me in protecting our community so that we can get back to normal as soon as possible. I am hopeful by the time you are reading this we will have gotten more doses delivered and that by early Spring we will be vaccinating the general population for the City of Schertz. For up-to-date information on our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics, please check Schertz.com regularly and follow the City of Schertz on Facebook. We will not be the only entity receiving the vaccine as our partners at CVS, Walgreens, H-E-B, and the various medical clinics in the area are delivering vaccines as well. I know the process seems slow, but we are all doing the best we can to get as many vaccinated as soon as possible. In our magazine this month, we introduce our new Emergency Management Coordinator, Summer Hall. Summer is a highly qualified and experienced emergency manager, and she brings a wealth of talent and energy. She has already made a big impact in helping the City manage the pandemic. She will play a major role in future emergency situations that might be faced by the City including weather or other natural disasters. Welcome Summer!

This month's issue of Schertz Magazine will also highlight a business and family that have been part of the Schertz community for several decades. Some new community initiatives are also featured in the Around the Community section of the magazine. We hope you enjoy this issue of Schertz Magazine!

Best wishes,

FEBRUARY 2021

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department

Linda Klepper

Public Affairs Director

Devan Christensen

Communications Manager

Madison Porras

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Contributing Writers

Sarah Gonzalez, Linda Klepper, Devan Christensen, Madison Porras, Kira Villarreal, Stan Leland, Anna Kraft, Michelle Yang Mary Spence, Lizzi Bertoia, Tyler Bowker, John Nowak, Katherine Whyte, Patrick Hall

Contributing Photographers

Devan Christensen, Madison Porras, Stacey Lovett, Anna Kraft, Melissa Fleck, Joe Herczeg, Mary Spence, John Nowak, Katherine Whyte, Patrick Hall, Jeanne Hill, Communities in Schools

Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz promoting city, community, and business activities. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. © City of Schertz, Texas

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NEWS POLICY

Schertz Magazine encourages submission of news and event announcement items. News and event announcements must include contact name and contact phone number. Publication cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to submit an item to Schertz Magazine, email us at magazine@schertz.com or call us at (210) 619-1600.

The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the City of Schertz. All products and services advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation or other non-merit factor of purchaser, user or patron.

Articles that appear in Schertz Magazine do not necessarily reflect the official position of the City of Schertz and does not constitute an endorsement therein. The appearance of any advertisement in Schertz Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the goods or services advertised. Any publication of Schertz Magazine, whether draft or final is sole property of the City of Schertz and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way, whether in print or electronically, without the express permission and written consent of the City of Schertz.

Dr. Mark Browne City Manager

mbrowne@schertz.com

Contreras Flowers & Gifts has been proudly serving Schertz since 1972. They strive to provide top quality flowers and good personal service to all of their customers.

City Headlines

Schertz Police Department Brings Holiday Happiness

During the holiday season, the Schertz Police Department made it a priority to give back to the community.

For over 20 years, the Schertz Police Department Blue Santa program has provided food and toys to hundreds of families within the City of Schertz. Each year, the Schertz Police Department partners with several local businesses and community members to provide a Merry Christmas to those families who may not be able to provide one themselves. This year’s Blue Santa Program was a huge success! The Department was able to grant 138 children their Christmas wishes, yet, none of this could have been possible without our community and sponsors. The Blue Santa Program was revamped this year with the introduction of the Blue Santa Tree. Instead of placing donation boxes throughout the community, we asked the families to write down three items their children would like. The Blue Santa Tree was then set up in the police department lobby, and tags for each child were placed on the tree. These tags had a child's age, gender, and the three items they would like. We invited the community to "adopt" a child's wish and then return the tag with the unwrapped gifts. We eventually had more people requesting to adopt a child than we had tags.

Again, this program could not have happened without our community. We want to say a special thank you to H-E-B, Roadrunner Towing, Buffalo Valley Youth Association, Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni, and many other volunteers. Without these sponsors, all the gift donations, wrapping, and making sure all the families could pick their presents up would not have happened. We hope this program can continue to grow and allow us to grant even more children’s Christmas wishes in 2021.

For the second year, the Schertz Police Department was also able to provide the Operation Polar Express program which was their effort to help combat “porch pirates”. This program allowed residents to mail their packages to the Police Department for free. About 50 packages were received and made it safely to the rightful owners for the holidays.

For more information about other Schertz Police Department community programs, go to Schertz.com and follow them on social media.

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ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Get a kick out of this! The Schertz Parks & Recreation Adult Kickball League is scheduled for the Spring of 2021. Gather your team and slide into our open registration starting February 1 – February 21. Late registration will be available from February 22 – February 28. Games will be played on Sunday nights from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. from April 18 – May 23. Go to Schertz.com to register now on CivicRec.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE/CANCELLATION

SCHERTZ PARKS & RECREATION RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR

With the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve Maskuerade, Schertz Parks & Recreation wanted to still help residents ring in the new year with some FUN photo ops! Displays were set up in front of City Hall and at Pickrell Park. We hope you were able to check them out! If you were able to get any photos with the displays, be sure to share them with us. Let's #CaptureTheFun in 2021!

RENT A PARK FACILITY NOW WITH

Small Pavilions at Pickrell Park are open and available for rental! Complete your Small Pavilion Rental on CivicRec. Create a new account or login with Facebook or Google. This program gives you the ability to view the pavilion calendar, rent pavilions, or register for activities.

Once you create an account and sign in, be sure to click on ‘Account’ to verify your address and contact information. You can also update your contact preferences.

Here are just some things you can do on CivicRec: Check availability for park pavilion rentals Register your team for the Adult Kickball League Register for the virtual Daddy/Daughter & Mother/Son Scavenger Hunt Register for a library program

Purchase a Veteran's Memorial Plaza brick

Go to Schertz.com to log on to CivicRec today to join in on all of the FUN to be had!

NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES 2021 SCHEDULE

The 2021 Nature Discovery Series schedule is here! Classes are led by the Texas Master Naturalist and are held at Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 W. Schaefer Rd, 78108, beginning at 10:00 a.m. PreRegistration is required to ensure materials are available. The program is geared to elementary-age children but is open to all ages. Parents and adults must register themselves if they would like to stay with their child during the program. For more information on the classes and to register, go to Schertz.com.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE/CANCELLATION

Upcoming 2021 dates and topics are:

Feb 13 Discover Nature Journaling - Be a naturalist; observe, record and remember

Mar 13 Discover What's Flying - Learn clues for looking at birds

April 10 Discover What's Buzzing and Blooming - Have fun with flowers, bees and butterflies

DYNAMIC DUOS EVENT NOW VIRTUAL ONLY

It turns out our First Responder Dynamic Duos need the Schertz Civic Center to host vaccine clinics so we're taking our adventures out into the parks! Sign up now on CivicRec to pick up your Scavenger Hunt Kit and unleash your superhero powers in the great outdoors!

May 8 Discover The Forest – Every living thing plays a role in the forest

June 12 Discover Clues and Traces – Find what animals leave behind

July 10 Discover Horns and Thorns – Staying alive is tough

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HOT SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR CIRCULATION

In partnership with Bexar County’s BiblioTech, the Schertz Public Library is now circulating hotspots! Anyone who finds themselves without access to the Internet can check out a hotspot to be used at home. Uses include, but aren’t limited to:

■ Conducting personal business

■ Continuing with educational endeavors

■ Participating in recreational opportunities

■ Applying for jobs or benefits,

■ Continue operating businesses

This program has been funded for a twelve-month period with the hope that the Digital Divide further expanded by this pandemic, can be bridged. Many thanks to Bexar County’s BiblioTech. For more information, contact the library at (210) 619-1700.

READING CHALLENGES

Extreme Book Nerd Challenge 2021

The Extreme Book Nerd Challenge is a year-long reading challenge that encourages participants to read throughout the year, try new genres, and read subjects you wouldn’t normally pick up on your own. Sign-up in person or online starting February 1, 2021. Log your books on your reading log and return it to the library on or before January 31, 2022. For more information about the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge, please visit Schertz. com/booknerd.

Winter Reading Challenge 2021

If you participated in our Winter Reading Challenge, make sure you submit your reading logs and complete your raffle entry form online at Schertz.com/wrc prior to Friday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. Reading logs can be turned in at the library in person or via curbside service. Reading logs can also be scanned to librarian@schertz.com.

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER

Morningstar Investment Research Center is available free to all Schertz Public Library cardholders. Morningstar provides independent investment research and analysis in the United States and in major international markets with data and analyst reports on stocks and funds, tools to build and analyze a portfolio, and tools to learn new stock and fund-investing strategies and portfoliobuilding-skills. Data and analysis of domestic and international markets by market sector, industry, and geographic region are also available.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS & KITS

BABY & ME RECORDED STORYTIME

Baby & Me Storytime is for our youngest library patrons up to 2 years old. Miss Michelle is sharing three songs with you each week on YouTube. Storytime videos are posted weekly on Tuesdays. You can find the videos via the library’s calendar at Schertz.com/youthcalendar. The current six-week session will be posted through February 23.

TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL RECORDED STORYTIME

Toddler Storytime is for toddlers ages 20 months to 3 years old. Preschool Storytime is for our library patrons getting ready for school ages 3 to 6 years old. Miss Michelle is sharing a song, story, and flannel with you each week on YouTube. Storytime videos are posted weekly on Tuesdays. You can find the videos via the library’s calendar at Schertz.com/youthcalendar. The current six-week session will be posted Tuesdays through February 23. Pick up a weekly themed craft to go along with the Toddler and Preschool Storytime in the library or via Curbside Pick-up.

TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS FOR KIDS AND TEENS

We have weekly take & make craft kits available for pick-up from the library for kids (ages 5-12) and teens (ages 13-18). The next six weeks of kits will be available Tuesdays through February 23. New craft kits are available on Tuesdays and can be picked in the library or via Curbside. For the most current information on kits, visit the youth virtual programming page on the library’s website at Schertz.com/ youthvirtual.

POETRY IN YOUR PAJAMAS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 11, 6:30 p.m. The monthly library poetry open mic has moved to a virtual format. The virtual program, Poetry in Your Pajamas is held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. via GotoMeeting. Join us to listen to poetry from local poets or to share poetry of your own. Meeting Access information can be found on the library website calendar at Schertz.com/adultcalendar.

Connect With Us on Social Media

Facebook.com/ SchertzLibrary

Instagram.com/ SchertzPublicLibrary

Twitter.com/ SchertzLibrary

BYOB(OOK) EXTREME BOOK NERD VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 6:30 p.m. This month will kick-off our next annual Extreme Book Nerd Challenge and the beginning of our virtual monthly discussion group. Select any book you’d like that fits the category and come share what you read with others. This month the category is a book from your own bookshelf or collection. Meeting access information can be found on the library’s calendar at Schertz.com/adultcalendar.

MONTHLY TAKE & MAKE ACTIVITY KITS FOR ADULTS

The library currently has free conversation marble magnet craft kits available for pick up at the library. For the most current information on kits for adults, visit the adult virtual programming page at Schertz. com/adultvirtual.

For a comprehensive listing of all library events please visit SchertzLibrary.org.

CHIPPING SERVICES

The City of Schertz provides a Residential Curbside Chipping service. Chipping service will be performed on Tuesdays during normal business hours. In the event of unforeseen delays, including weather, chipping jobs not done on the scheduled Tuesday will be completed the next possible business day. You may sign up for an appointment online at Schertz.com/chipping. Appointments will be scheduled according to availability.

DO DON'T

■ All brush and tree limbs must be at the front of the curb of the billing address.

■ Stack brush and tree limbs neatly for easy access

■ All brush must be curbside by 7:30 am on the date of the scheduled service.

■ Park vehicles away from the brush pile.

■ Stumps must be cut 18 inches in length and less than 12 inches in diameter (or split in half) in order for pickup and MUST be placed in a separate pile along the curb. Stumps will not be chipped but must be accessible and able to be lifted by a single person in order to be removed from the location.

■ Brush piles MUST fall within the following dimensions: 5 ft. in height x 20 ft. in length x 7 ft. in width.

■ Do not place tree stumps on top of limbs.

■ Do not stack brush piles more than 5 ft. high.

■ Branches and limbs must not exceed 7 ft. in length.

■ Limbs cannot be more than 6 in. in diameter

■ The following items WILL NOT be picked up:

– Lumber

– Palm trees

– Cactus of any kind

– Bamboo

– Banana trees

– Palmetto bushes

– Limbs, trees, or bushes with any type of thorns attached

– Household trash, etc.

■ There is no lot clearing allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

This is a residential service only and any work performed by a contractor will be the responsibility of the resident to have the contractor remove all limbs and debris. City employees will not go onto private property to drag brush and/or tree limbs to the curb, they will not enter alleys, easements, or undeveloped lots to chip brush. Chips will not be shoveled out of the truck or shot into resident’s yard with the chipper.

A fee of $40.00 per half hour will be assessed for pick up and chipping (charge will appear on customer water bill). If you have any questions, please call (210) 619-1800 or go to Schertz.com/chipping for more information.

2020-2021

Sewer Averaging

Sewer averaging for the winter months began on October 24, 2020, and will continue through March 6, 2021, for cycle billing. Water usage over this period determines your sewer charge for the next billing year, which begins April 1. The water usage readings will be averaged and the average per thousand-gallon usage per month will be multiplied by $4.46. The final calculation result will be your sewer charge for the next 12 months.

RESIDENTS WITH AN AVERAGE BELOW 12,000 GALLONS

That total will be added to the base rate of $13.54 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons.

RESIDENTS WITH AN AVERAGE GREATER THAN 12,001 GALLONS

The first 12,000 gallons will be multiplied by $4.46 and the portion of the average above 12,000 gallons will be multiplied by $10.12 and that total will be added to the base rate of $13.54 for residential use.

City Headlines

Think Heart Healthy for American Heart Month

Each February, the American Heart Association celebrates American Heart Month by motivating Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Check out this information from Schertz EMS to help inform our residents about heart disease and the great importance of practicing heart-healthy habits.

Heart disease remains the number 1 cause of death in the United States. Approximately every 40 seconds an American will have a heart attack.

Your heart muscle needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood flow can become narrowed from a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that together are called plaque. This slow process is known as atherosclerosis.

When a heart attack occurs, the heart muscle that has lost blood supply begins to suffer injury. The amount of damage to the heart muscle depends on the size of the area supplied by the blocked artery and the time between injury and treatment. The heart is a very tough organ. Even though a part of it may have been severely injured, the rest of the heart keeps working. But, because of the damage, your heart may be weakened, and unable to pump as much blood as usual. With proper treatment and lifestyle changes after a heart attack, further damage can be limited or prevented.

Do not wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:

Chest pain or discomfort that may feel like a squeezing, dull, sharp, or crushing pain. Pain that travels to one or both arms, neck, back, jaw, or stomach. You may become short of breath and break out in a cold sweat. Men and women have some similar signs and symptoms like chest pain, but women are more likely to have shortness of breath, back or jaw pain, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

With sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. Sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical problem.

A heart attack can cause cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest (also called sudden cardiac death or SCD), death results when the heart suddenly stops working properly. This is caused by irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias.

The most common arrhythmia in cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation. This is when the heart’s lower chambers suddenly start beating chaotically and do not pump blood. Death occurs within minutes after the heart stops.

Cardiac arrest may be reversed if CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is performed and a defibrillator is used within minutes to shock the heart and restore a normal heart rhythm.

To prevent any of these things from occurring, it is important to implement daily habits that will help you live a heart-healthy lifestyle. For more information on American Heart Month and information on heart health go to Heart.org.

DID YOU KNOW?

REMINDING RESIDENTS OF CITY PROVIDED SERVICES AND RESOURCES

JOIN THE SCHERTZ EMS PASSPORT TO CARE PLAN

Did you know you can join the Schertz EMS Passport to Care annual membership that allows residents to pre-plan for emergencies? For a very low annual cost, you and your family can now have peace of mind knowing if you ever have to call 911 for a medical emergency, there could be absolutely no out-of-pocket costs for the care and transportation that would be provided by Schertz EMS. Go online to Schertz.com/passporttocare to view details and disclosures or call (210) 619-1450.

FILE AN ONLINE POLICE REPORT

Did you know you can file a police report online? The Schertz Police Department is urging community members to file online reports or request a police report or other related records using online services. Utilizing these online services will increase efficiencies within the department while enhancing services to community members of Schertz. Police reports submitted online are treated the same as reports written by officers. Go to Schertz.com for more information.

GET THE LATEST CITY NEWS

Did you know you can sign up to receive the biweekly City Headlines e-newsletter to get the most current news and information about what's going on in the City of Schertz straight to your inbox? Go to Schertz.com/CityHeadlines to subscribe today!

Annual Spring Clean Up

March 6 – 21, 2021

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Drop off at Republic Services Site

Items dropped off here will be free of charge to residents as a service paid for by the City of Schertz. The Drop off Site will be open March 6 - 21, 2021. Hazardous items and tires may only be dropped off on the weekend of March 20 - 21. Drop offs may be made at Republic Services temporary collection point, 125 Pecan Drive, Schertz, TX 78154 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. ENTRY TO THIS SITE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS DURING THIS CITY SPONSORED SPRING CLEAN UP EVENT.

Please Remember

Year-round, Republic Services will pick up household waste not covered under their normal collection service, such as lumber, major appliances, furniture, and other types of bulk waste. This may incur an additional fee (prices determined by Republic Services). If you have questions regarding the details, please call City of Schertz Utility Billing Department at (210) 619-1000.

Residents are able to drop off brush and limbs at 125 Pecan Drive, free of charge, DURING THE 2 WEEK CLEAN-UP EVENT ONLY.

What You Need To Know

The Spring Clean Up is restricted to Schertz residents only. Spring Clean Up activities do not apply to commercial/rental property clean ups, large property clean up, lot or acreage clean up, or lot and property land clearing. Commercial tree trimmers are not eligible for this service. A current City of Schertz utility bill (showing that the City of Schertz is your current garbage collector) and proper identification are required when making a drop-off. Commercial waste will not be accepted.

Limits

Household waste and yard waste only. Maximum of 2 pick-up truck loads per household or a maximum of 1 trailer load per household. Trailers are not to exceed 16’ long x 4’ high in size.

1. Couches, Stoves, Computers/Monitors, etc. that ARE NOT HAZARDOUS can be dropped off, free of charge, during the cleanup, Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2. Applianc es will be ACCEPTED FREE ONLY IF Freon tank is removed and certified by a technician. Any questions concerning the Freon tank removal, please contact Republic Services.

Hazardous Items/Tires Drop Off

March 20 – 21, 2021

1. HAZARD OUS ITEMS and TIRES may be dropped off ONLY on the weekend of March 20 - 21

2. Tires are limited to eight (8) per household.

3. Hazardous waste includes but is not limited to:

a. Ins ecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, chemicals, cleaning and bleach products, swimming pool cleaners and chemicals

b. Enamel and latex paints in cans and aerosol dispensers, varnish and stains, paint thinners and removers, acetone, etc. These items will have a combined 20 gallon limit per household.

c. TIRES are considered hazardous.

d. Tires on rims, or wheels, commercial vehicle tires, tractor tires, and heavy equipment tires WILL NOT be accepted.

e. Hazardous waste such as us ed automotive and cooking oils, filters and batteries- Oils will have a combined 20 gallon limit per household.

f. Empty propane tanks up to seven (7) gallons –VALVE MUST BE ENTIRELY REMOVED.

Items NOT accepted at any time: mercury, explosives, radioactive material, medical waste, freezers, compressed gas, ammunition, PCB’s or dioxins, air conditioners, gunpowder, smoke detectors, business waste.

Questions? For more information about the Spring Clean Up and what will and will not be accepted, please call Republic Services at (210) 304-2787 or Schertz Public Works at (210) 619-1800. You may also dial 311 within the City of Schertz. The City of Schertz and Republic Services are not responsible for damage to vehicles or injury to citizens during this event. The City of Schertz and Republic Services reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for not following the rules of the clean-up.

SCHERTZ PROJECT

REHABILITATION PROJECT COMPLETED ON CHERRY TREE DRIVE

The city recently completed the rehabilitation of a portion of Cherry Tree Drive in the Northcliffe area as part of the 2020 Street Preservation and Maintenance (SPAM) program. The construction contract for this project was awarded on August 11, the project began in mid-November, and the paving was completed on December 22. This project was a continuation of the work done last summer in the Northcliffe area. The construction area was on Cherry Tree from Meadowhead Drive (where the summer project ended) to just south of Harvest Drive. This segment of Cherry Tree also represented the final area needing rehabilitation after the water lines were replaced.

The project included some curb and gutter replacement, sidewalk repairs, replacement of some ADA ramps to comply with current guidelines, and rehabilitation of the street. The street rehabilitation involved removal of the existing pavement, cement stabilizing the base material and re-shaping it, and placing a new layer of pavement on the treated base.

For more information on other Capital Improvement Projects go to Schertz.com/capitalimprovement.

COMMUNITY HEALTH COURSES

Schertz EMS is an American Health & Safety Institute Training Center and an American Heart Association Training Site. The EMS Community Health Division offers a variety of different services to the citizens of all of the communities that we serve. From Child and Babysitting Safety to CPR/First Aid courses, we are always interested in helping keep our citizens safe and trained to respond to emergencies

CPR AND FIRST AID

Schertz EMS holds monthly CPR/AED and First Aid classes throughout the year. These classes are open to the public and provide a certification that is good for two years and can be used in several different professional settings. Most importantly, these classes teach a pivotal skill that you never know when you may need to use on a loved one. Bystander CPR can be done immediately after someone collapses into sudden cardiac arrest to save their life. For every 1 minute that someone is in cardiac arrest and does not receive CPR, their chances of survival reduce by 10%. Waiting to do anything until an ambulance arrives after the person has collapsed can decrease their chances of survival significantly. We encourage everyone to become CPR/AED trained at a minimum.

In order to take the class, you only need to be able to read and write, so even older children and teenagers are encouraged to attend. The skill itself can be incredibly easy to learn; however, this class will also give you background information as to why it is important to learn CPR and how chest compressions are effective during cardiac arrest. The class allows ample time for skills practice on manikins.

The First Aid course goes over many common injuries and illnesses as well as how you can treat them at home prior to more advanced help arriving. This course offers a little bit of knowledge in a lot of different areas. We also allow time for practicing skills such as how to control bleeding during the class.

CPR/AED training will run from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and the First Aid course will run from 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. The cost is $30 for one course or $50 for two. The classes are held in the EMS Training Room. Classes are offered on the following dates:

January 23, 2021

February 13, 2021

March 6, 2021

April 10, 2021

May 22, 2021

June 19, 2021

July 10, 2021

August 14, 2021

September 18, 2021

October 16, 2021

November 13, 2021

December 11, 2021

CHILD AND BABYSITTING SAFETY

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from ASHI gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips. The magazine-format CABS guide and vlogger-style video make learning fun. This class is perfect for teens and young adults interested in babysitting or who are responsible for younger family members. There are no prerequisites, however, CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certifications are strongly recommended. Students must complete a written and skills examination. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certification that is good for 2 years. Classes are offered on the following dates:

April 24, 2021

May 1, 2021

May 29, 2021

June 26, 2021

July 24, 2021

C.R.A.S.E AND STOP THE BLEED

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. The Stop the Bleed course prepares you to respond to emergencies where there is a high suspicion of massive bleeding from an injury. Massive uncontrolled bleeding from any cause can result in death in 5 to 10 minutes. However, anyone at the scene can act as an immediate responder and save lives if they know what to do to stop life-threatening bleeding. These classes are taught in conjunction with each other 6 times a year. This three-hour combo is taught by Schertz EMS and Schertz Police departments at no charge from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

February 20, 2021

April 17, 2021

June 5, 2021

August 28, 2021

October 9, 2021

December 18, 2021

For more information or to register, please call (210) 619-1410 or visit Schertz.com. Dates subject to change or cancellation.

City Headlines

SSLGC Welcomes New Assistant General Manager

At the beginning of January, the City of Schertz welcomed Valentin T. Ruiz Jr. as the new Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Assistant General Manager. Val Ruiz brings to SSLGC over 35 years of progressive management experience of water production facilities and water distribution systems. Prior to joining SSLGC, Val Ruiz served in various executive leadership roles at the San Antonio Water System including Vice President of Treatment and Production, Vice President of Customer Service, Vice President of Distribution and Collection and Vice President of Operations. Val Ruiz holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to SSLGC and we are excited to have him as part of our team.

Contreras Flower Shop Blooms in Schertz

By Stan Leland

The story of Contreras Flowers & Gifts begins like several other businesses in Schertz, with Randolph Air Force Base. In 1961 Fred and Vicki Contreras were stationed at Randolph and decided to buy a house at 817 Main St. Fred worked with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and a few years later they were transferred to Washington, D.C. where they spent almost 10 years. Vicki had worked as a bookkeeper at a florist shop in San Marcos when she attended college, so she decided to work with a florist in the upscale Georgetown, Maryland area. Instead of bookkeeping, she became one of the designers making and arranging flowers.

In 1972 Fred and Vicki moved back to their old house in Schertz, and with two small children, Vicki wanted a job close to home. She had the administrative experience of running a flower shop from her San Marcos days and had the design experience and customer service experience from her Georgetown position. “Why not use the garage and set up your own flower shop?”, suggested Fred. With a combination of excitement and trepidation known uniquely to entrepreneurs, Vicki started Contreras Flowers & Gifts.

For five years Vicki worked diligently from her garage. Her simple business strategy was to “provide quality flowers and good personal service”. After five years the business needed a larger space. When you consider that the population of Schertz in 1980 was 7,200 people that growth was no small accomplishment. When the house next door was put up for sale, they bought it, moved next door, and converted the original house into the Flower Shop.

While growing the business and caring for the family, the Contreras’ still found time to be involved in the Schertz community. Fred was a member of the Schertz Volunteer Fire Department shortly after it was established in 1956 by 12 local businessmen. Vicki was part of the Auxiliary Fire Department as well. For fifteen years in the late ’90s and early 2000s, Fred was the official Fire Department Santa Claus each Christmas for the Schertz community, and the Contreras Family also won 1st place in many of the Schertz Christmas Lighting competitions. In March 1994, Fred was named a City of

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I could retire, but as long as I can continue to walk next door from my house, I will keep serving my customers.

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Schertz Star of the Month by Mayor Earl Sawyer. They were also a part of the Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus.

Today the business employs up to six designers during the busy seasons around Valentine's Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas. During those busy times they have six delivery people including Vicki’s son Alfred who normally takes care of the administrative duties and will someday take over the business. However, when the pressure is on to deliver on time it’s “all hands on deck”.

After 49 years in the business, Vicki has a multigenerational customer base. “I have high school students buying corsages whose parents bought corsages from me when they were in high school,” smiled Vicki. During those five decades, Vicki has seen H-E-B enter the flower business, and several other small flower shops have come and gone in Schertz as well. Despite the increased competition, “quality flowers and personal service” has continued to sustain Contreras Flowers & Gifts.

After 60 years of marriage, Vicki’s husband, Fred passed away in 2017. Some might think she should retire and take things easy, but not Vicki. “I enjoy what I do,” says Vicki. “I could retire, but as long as I can continue to walk next door from my house, I will keep serving my customers”.

Schertz Welcomes New Emergency Management Coordinator

By: Kira Villarreal

The City of Schertz welcomed new Emergency Management Coordinator Summer Hall this past September. During a year that was clearly more challenging than most in terms of emergency planning, her arrival could not have come at a better time. Hall has spent nearly her entire career in the field of emergency management and now brings her expertise to help the city face its current challenges, but she also has big plans to ensure that Schertz is prepared for whatever lies ahead.

Prior to this position, Hall worked in emergency management in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area for more than 15 years. Her interest in the field was initially sparked by an elective class in disaster recovery that she took during college. This eventually led her to complete her degree in Emergency Administration and Disaster Planning and then go on to earn a master’s degree in public administration. She began her career south of the Washington, D.C area soon after 9/11, where she gained valuable experience working on major planning efforts and responding to three federally declared disasters.

Hall loved her career choice from the very beginning. “I’ve always appreciated community service and knew that I wanted to do something purposeful,” she said. “I was really excited to start my career doing something that could help my community.”

After her work in southern Maryland, Hall was happy to have the opportunity to return to Texas, where she was raised, and work for the Fort Worth - Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Lewisville. Her arrival in the Schertz area was more recent. She relocated to the San Antonio area three years ago after her husband, who also works in emergency management, took a job in the area. She then spent the next three years teaching middle school at Northside ISD before the emergency management position in Schertz became available.

Hall’s arrival at the City of Schertz marks the first time that there has been a position specifically dedicated to the task of emergency management. Prior to this, the responsibility had been shouldered by individuals who also had other full-time responsibilities. Since her arrival, much of Hall’s time has understandably been consumed with helping to plan the city’s coronavirus response, but she is ultimately responsible for developing the city’s emergency management plan. In doing so, she will bring together all city departments to ensure that they are prepared to make a coordinated response to all types of potential disasters.

“Summer Hall has been an outstanding addition to the City of Schertz staff,” says City Manager Dr. Mark Browne. “She hit the ground running as soon as she arrived and has continued to take the Emergency Management Coordinator position to new heights. She has great plans for the future and has been instrumental in helping the City manage the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Beginning her new position in the middle of a global pandemic brought its own set of unique challenges, but Hall is pleased with the warm welcome she has received from the Schertz community. “One of the things that drew me to this opportunity was the culture of the city,” she said. “They were interested in engaging with their residents and everyone has been very open to hearing new ideas and looking for opportunities to refine existing processes.”

Among those opportunities is Hall’s plan for a schedule of master planning training exercises, a major initiative on which she will be focusing as she looks toward the future. The emergency management plan consists of 23 different functional areas, called annexes. These include key processes and

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I really want to get the community engaged in personal preparedness so the city can stretch its resources further during a crisis.

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issues that would need to be managed during a crisis – things like emergency communications, shelter management, disaster recovery, and even a plan to manage the influx of donations that often come in during such situations.

Hall’s effort will be a strategic approach to plan, train, and execute an exercise in each functional area within a five-year period. After evaluating the success of each exercise, insights and knowledge gained from the exercise will then be used to improve and update the emergency management plan.

Other plans for the year include the implementation of a new emergency notification system, called CivicReady, which can notify residents about severe weather and many other types of hazards in their area. Residents can opt-in to receive notifications via text or email. The city is currently working to inform residents about this service and encourage them to sign up. CivicReady is expected to be rolled out in early 2021.

Hall is aware of the challenges she faces in the year ahead. She notes that emergency management can sometimes be more challenging in a smaller city like Schertz because it requires the same amount and type of work as a larger city, but often with more limited staff and resources. However, Hall is ready for the

challenge and is confident that she can leverage her available resources carefully and creatively to make the biggest impact.

“Summer has been an outstanding addition to our team bringing a tremendous amount of energy and knowledge to the EMC position,” comments Fire Chief Kade Long. “She is always willing to jump in and get started on any new project, and she is not afraid of a challenge. She joined our team during this difficult time of COVID-19 but showed right away that she was willing to jump right in and face any challenge with an optimistic and cando attitude. I anticipate that she will bring new and innovative programs and solutions to the citizens of Schertz.”

One of the things Hall is most excited about here in Schertz is the opportunity to engage the community with some new programs for the public. She has plans for emergency preparedness fairs and similar events, believing that ordinary citizens can and should play a major role in disaster preparedness.

“I really want to get the community engaged in personal preparedness so the city can stretch its resources further during a crisis,” says Hall. “This is where I get the most reward as wellwhen I see the city and the citizens come together to be a really fully prepared community.”

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Back on Stage: Clemens Choir Performs with Specialized Singing Masks

Specially designed face masks that allow proper singing technique are ensuring that the voices of the Samuel Clemens High School Choir will not be silenced by COVID-19. Clemens Choir Director Jesslyn Specht believes the masks will help restore a sense of normalcy and camaraderie to the choir by opening up new performance opportunities, all while keeping the community safe.

Given that COVID-19 can spread through airborne transmission, the choir must take extra precaution while singing in large groups. Searching for a way to resume performances without resorting to a virtual choir, Specht found a company that had designed masks specifically for keeping singing safe and placed an order for each of her students. Once she sent in the choir’s logo and approved the design on a black mask, the order arrived about a week and a half later.

“Ever since the pandemic started, the singing community has come together to figure out a solution that would allow singers the freedom to sing while still exercising all of the safety recommendations by the CDC. The specific masks I ordered were recommended to me by my friend and fellow choir director,” Specht said.

The masks contain a stiff lining in the front that holds the material away from the face and remaining sealed on the sides. While a regular face mask would muffle voices by sticking to the face, the space created by the specialized masks prevent it from being sucked into the mouth or nose. This allows performers to move their lips and jaw freely, so they can sing comfortably and still significantly reduce the spread of germs.

“Our new choir masks allow us to sing in the best way possible under the circumstances of COVID-19. It has also allowed us to sing more properly especially for our concerts,” Choir President Eian Estes said.

These new masks were put to use at the choir’s holiday concert on December 15 in the Clemens auditorium, their first live performance of the school year. The concert abided by district health regulations by offering limited seating and having both the performers and audience socially distanced.

“It felt amazing to have performed for the first time in over a year,” Estes said. “COVID really hit the arts really hard in terms of what we do, so for us to be able to do it again is just so amazing.”

The choir has adjusted to health restrictions and prepared for their concert by wearing masks and face shields during shortened rehearsals and submitting singing assignments virtually. Members also had the opportunity to participate in virtual auditions for the Region and All-State Choir. All nine of the students who auditioned were selected for the Region Choir and will advance to Pre-Area auditions.

Although many other events and traditions such as performing at football games or hosting an annual choir Thanksgiving have been off-limits, Specht hopes that more performance opportunities will arise in the spring semester.

“The biggest challenge has been losing that sense of togetherness. Choir is centered around making music together, breathing together, blending sounds,” Specht said. “Obviously, given the nature of this virus, we have to be particularly careful with singing. We have managed to make the best of it, and are committed to doing everything we can to not be ‘super spreaders’.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Communities in Schools Supports Students Through Pandemic

The COVID-19 Pandemic has not only been a struggle for adults and teachers but it has also been hard on our students. Communities in Schools (CIS) is an organization that has continued to support students and provide resources to them and their families throughout the pandemic.

Currently, there are 12 Communities in Schools Site Coordinators who work on 16 different Schertz-CiboloUniversal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) campuses. Site Coordinators perform many duties that aim to support student success in school. They provide many social services to students and families to include help with food, clothing, shoes, school supplies, referrals to other community social services agencies, and any other immediate need students might have. Site Coordinators also support academics and student attendance with academic support being given in both group and individual settings. Site Coordinators work with the school's most at-risk students, engaging both students and parents to identify barriers to positive school attendance. They also provide mental health support to students. Since the beginning of the pandemic Site Coordinators have seen an increased need in addressing mental health.

Communities in Schools Site Coordinators have had to be creative during this pandemic to ensure they continue to provide all CIS students with the resources they need to be successful this school year. For on-campus learners, CIS is continuing to provide weekly services as normal, and they are also providing these services to remote learners. These services include providing weekly snack backpacks or food donations to students. Students are sent home over the weekend with backpacks filled with non-perishable food items to substitute for the missed free/reduced breakfast and lunches they would otherwise be receiving at school. During the last 3 months of the 2019-2020 school year, Site Coordinators were making weekly home visits to deliver food to families who were most impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown.

Currently, CIS Site Coordinators are conducting ‘porch visits’ with students who are remote learners where they will visit with the student and/or parent outside of their home to ensure everyone’s safety. Remote learning can be daunting and confusing for some students and parents and these visits have been a great help by showing them how to navigate the online learning system and complete assignments. Site Coordinators have also delivered school-issued technology (Chromebooks, IPADS, hot spots) to families who did not have the devices to support remote learning. These ‘porch visits’ also allowed coordinators to check-in with students in order to meet the mental health needs this pandemic has brought. Weekly Zoom meetings are held to meet with remote learners either in a group or individual setting. These are meant to provide social connections for students who have lost the opportunity to engage with their peers and adults outside of their homes and allow for additional enrichment opportunities. Site Coordinators are always available for any crisis situation that might come up with students and families through Zooms or porch visits.

These great services wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of many community churches, organizations, and school staff and administration. For several years the Schertz Fire Department has partnered with SCUCISD and CIS for a program where first responders visit and mentor students from Wilder Intermediate School, Schertz Elementary School, and Rose Garden Elementary School. This is one of the most

popular services provided by CIS as the boys greatly enjoy meeting with the firefighters and having a positive male mentor to encourage them.

CIS is always looking for local support to bring in more mentors and businesses to help grow their program. Community members can get involved by contacting Site Coordinators at specific campuses or by contacting Development Director, Dawn Koehler, at dkoehler@cissct.org.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

A Look Back to Fall

While 2020 presented a new set of challenges for our high school athletic teams, as we begin 2021 let’s take a quick look at the accomplishments our Knights and Buffaloes had this Fall. “It’s been an exciting year, it’s been a challenging year, but it’s great to see all of the success our teams have had,” said Scott Lehnhoff, Athletic Director of SCUCISD.

Let’s start off with football. The Samuel Clemens High School football team opened their season against the defending State Champions, Austin Westlake. They took a tough loss in that contest, but they would go on to win their next game against San Angelo Central with a score of 35-0. After losing three hard-fought district games early in the season, the Clemens Buffaloes went out and got a big win against South San. This led to the Buffs winning three out of their last four games. In those last four games, the buffaloes scored 185 points for an average of 46 points a game. Unfortunately, the Clemens Buffaloes did not make the playoffs, but with many promising young athletes coming up, there is no doubt that they will be back strong next year.

From the other side of 3009, the Steele High School Football team had an impressive year. Although the Knights started out 0-2, they bounced back and won five straight games before losing to co-district champions, Judson. The Knights ultimately tied for first in the district, and had a strong

showing in the playoffs. “It’s a wonderful feeling to make the playoffs, and it’s the first step in achieving our ultimate goal in winning the State Championship,” said 4-year starting quarterback Wyatt Begeal. The Knights have made the playoffs 14 out of the 15 years that they have had a varsity football program, and with six starters coming back on defense next year expect them to be in the playoffs once again.

Let’s not overlook the success that the Steele and Clemens High School volleyball programs had this season. The Lady Buffs won seven out of their first eight district games and finished 3rd in the district. They would go on to face State Finalist, Reagan, in the first round of the playoffs. The Lady Knights played well this season, winning seven out of their last nine regular season games and finished 4th in district. They were ultimately shutout in the first round by Regional Finalist, Brandeis. Both squads have impressive young talent and it will be exciting to watch as these teams grow and develop into powerhouses.

In addition to football and volleyball, the tennis and cross country teams at each school also competed at a high level. The Clemens tennis team placed second in the district and Steele placed 4th. Both schools were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, but with the great potential of the players, we are sure to see more success in the 2021 Spring season. The Clemens and Steele Cross Country teams had strong performances in district. The Steele Boys finished second and moved on to represent our community at the regional meet.

It is clear to see that the student athletes in our community are working hard to represent the Schertz-Cibolo area with all that they do. This hard work will only help these players and we should be in for an exciting 2021.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Two Local Groups Create Flourishing Partnership

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses across Schertz were thrust into challenging times. For the Cibolo Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post (VFW) Post 8315, this was the most challenging time in their 70 years of existence. From March to October, the VFW’s parking lot was empty and the lights were turned off, but this all changed when a local group of cornhole players named Ricky Gonzalez, Philip Krieser, Juan Ortega, and Derick Young approached them. They needed a venue to play that was capable of following the CDC COVID-19 protocols and the VFW Hall of Flags was the perfect location. In this partnership, players would donate money to the VFW helping them generate revenue during this challenging time.

The first cornhole event was held on Wednesday, October 21 and they were able to raise $260 for the VFW with 4 sets of boards. This was just the start; the group came up with a “Pay it Forward” tournament of 40-players and the event raised and donated $750. One week later another tournament was hosted and the players donated $700. Now, along with beverage and food sales, there has been over $5,000 raised/donated to the VFW since this partnership began in October. Going forward, they plan to use their monthly “Pay it Forward” tournaments towards other nonprofit organizations in need throughout the local community.

Want to have fun with some new friends and help out the Cibolo Valley VFW? Come out to the VFW to play cornhole on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. It’s open to the public and all skill levels are welcome. For information on this and other events please contact VFW Post 8315 Manager Jeanne Hill at (210) 658-6325 or Cornhole Event Coordinator Phil Kreiser at philip.kreiser@yahoo.com.

Jennifer Perez and Ana Borrego brought their Schertz Magazine to Lake Tahoe.

Dewayne and Cheryl Long visited Lake Tahoe with their Schertz Magazine.

Robyn White in Upper Marlboro, Maryland with her Schertz Magazine.

LOOKING BACK February

QUOTE OF NOTE

“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”

– Robert Frost

LOCAL HISTORY

On February 3, 1917, Adolph Schertz, realizing the need for a better school facility, donated two acres of land for a new two-story school building.

TEXAS HISTORY

On February 3, 1959, a plane crash in an Iowa cornfield claimed the lives of Texas rock and rollers Buddy Holly and JP “The Big Bopper” Richardson along with Californian Ritchie Valens. As fate would have it, Waylon Jennings, later a pioneer in the Texas “outlaw” country music genre, gave up his seat to Richardson, who was ill, so that he would not have to endure the cold bus ride from Clear Lake, Iowa to Fargo, North Dakota during a Midwest tour.

IMPORTANT SCHERTZ CONTACT INFO

Schertz City Council

Mayor:

Ralph Gutierrez (210) 619-1040

ralphgutierrez@schertz.com

Council Members:

Mark Davis (210) 376-9141

markdavis@schertz.com

Rosemary Scott (210) 419-8472

rscott@schertz.com

Jill Whittaker (210) 846-8768

jwhittaker@schertz.com

Michael Dahle (210) 419-9337

mdahle@schertz.com

David Scagliola (830) 606-1130

davidscagliola@schertz.com

Allison Heyward (210) 608-9543

allisonheyward@schertz.com

Tim Brown (210) 608-2381

timbrown@schertz.com

City Departments: City of Schertz/311 (210) 619-1000

Animal Services (210) 619-1550

City Manager (210) 619-1000

City Secretary (210) 619-1030

Civic Center (210) 619-1600

Economic Development (210) 619-1070

EMS (non-emergency) (210) 619-1400

Fire (non-emergency) (210) 619-1300

Inspections (210) 619-1750

Municipal Court (210) 619-1500

Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850

Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1780

Police (non-emergency) (210) 619-1274

Police Records (210) 619-1200

Public Affairs (210) 619-1600

Public Library (210) 619-1700

Public Works (210) 619-1800

Records (210) 619-1030

Trash & Recycling (210) 619-1100

Utility Billing (210) 619-1100

Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.

FEBRUARY 2021

Due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19, these events may be subject to cancellation. Please check Schertz.com for the most recent updates.

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