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LOOKING BACK Schertz Texas
from February 2023
Something To Think About . . .
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”
Henry Ford
Schertz History
Schertz occupies a part of the black land prairie of the Gulf Coastal Region where agriculture and urban uses are predominate. The City’s northern boundary is but a few miles south from the Balcones Escarpment Zone (Texas Hill Country). The Zone is where the Gulf Coastal Plains transition into the Texas Hill Country. Vastly different uses of land appear on either side of the Escarpment. North of the Escarpment is ranching and grazing lands, while south of the Zone is the prairie land used for agriculture and ranching. Artesian wells situated along the Zone feed San Marcos and Comal Springs. Plentiful limestone deposits are found along the Escarpment. The terrain from north to south gradually slopes downward from the Escarpment through Schertz. The Main Street and portions of Aviation Heights and portions of North Schertz are within a 100-year floodplain and both areas have experienced damaging flood conditions at times. Schertz was at one time called “Cut Off” due to certain access routes being flooded during periods of severe rains.
Texas History
The flag of Texas has an incredible history. A history quite unlike any other state. Over the years of fighting and hardship, Texas has come to have an identity of its own and that can be seen in the colors of the Flag. In 1939, the Congress of Texas voted to change the colors of the flag from a yellow star in the middle of a dark blue background to what we see today. Today’s flag has a single white star on the left-hand side in the middle of the blue bar. There are two horizontal bars on the right, the top being white and bottom being red. While these colors do match that of the United States, it is said that the blue stands for loyalty, the red for bravery, and the white for purity.
Official City Meetings and Office Closures
City Council
Ralph Gutierrez Mayor (210) 619-1040 ralphgutierrez@schertz.com
Mark Davis Councilmember (210) 376-9141 markdavis@schertz.com
Michelle Watson Councilmember 210-419-8472 mwatson @schertz.com
Jill Whittaker Councilmember (210) 846-8768 jwhittaker@schertz.com
Michael Dahle Councilmember (210) 419-9337 mdahle@schertz.com
David Scagliola Councilmember (830) 606-1130 davidscagliola@schertz.com
Allison Heyward Councilmember (210) 608-9543 allisonheyward@schertz.com
Tim Brown Councilmember (210) 608-2381 timbrown@schertz.com
