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CONTENTS

This is a Village Profile® Publication created and produced for the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce 9374 Valhalla • Selma, TX 78154 Phone: (210) 658-8322 • Fax: (210) 658-1817 Website: www.metrocomchamber.org Copyright© 2012 VillageProfile.com, inc.® 33 N. Geneva St., Elgin, IL 60120 • 800-600-0134 www.villageprofile.com® Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and VillageProfile.com® assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and VillageProfile.com® is prohibited.

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Greetings from the Metrocom Community Introduction Location & Transportation Community Profiles

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Live Oak Cibolo Converse Garden Ridge Windcrest Schertz Kirby Marion Selma Randolph Air Force Base Universal City

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Tourism & Lodging Homes & Real Estate Recreation & Entertainment Education Dining & Shopping Business & Industry Professional Healthcare

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COMMUNITY INTRODUCTION GREETINGS FROM THE

METROCOM We are very proud to provide this sixth edition of the Metrocom Community Profile. It is a comprehensive overview of the 10 communities northeast of San Antonio and Randolph Air Force Base, located in Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, which together comprise the Metrocom area. Profiles include Randolph Air Force Base and the Metrocom communities of Cibolo, Converse, Garden Ridge, Kirby, Live Oak, Marion, Universal City, Schertz, Selma and Windcrest. Additionally, we have included information addressing the area’s population and business climate, healthcare and education systems, worship and recreation opportunities. The Metrocom is a fast-growing, vibrant area. The suburban Metrocom communities see themselves not only as providing a smaller, close-knit community environment, but also as part of the Greater San Antonio area. It is a great place to raise a family and encourage business growth and prosperity. Whether you are looking for a place to raise the family or to locate a new business, you will find an exciting environment full of warm and inviting people. The Metrocom truly has it all: retail, restaurants, businesses, parks, sports, recreational opportunities and excellent accommodations. We hope you will find this community profile to be a handy resource for relocation information and as a resource to promote your business.

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Several hundred participants gather for the city’s 2009 inaugural Freedom Walk commemorating the events of 9/11.

hat do you get when you combine affordable housing, excellent schools (pre-K through college), parks and recreation facilities for all ages, fine dining and shopping, medical services, a variety of worship services and interconnecting suburban communities who share a common goal of economic development and unparalleled quality of life for their citizens?

It’s a long sentence but it accurately names all the ingredients that make up what we call the Metrocom, a growing sector up the northeast corridor from neighboring San Antonio heading up towards Austin. Each city in the Metrocom has its own identity but shares that common moniker of a “fun place to live and work.”

POPULATION TRENDS

The cities that make up the Metrocom are Cibolo, Converse, Garden Ridge, Kirby, Live Oak, Marion, Santa Clara, Schertz, Selma, Universal City and Windcrest. We even have an unincorporated town called Bracken and, of course, we have Randolph Air Force Base as well. From what was once a rural landscape dotted here and there with small towns, the Metrocom has evolved to become one of Texas’ biggest potential economic gold mines and a great place to live, learn, HOUSEHOLD grow and connect.

DISPOSABLE INCOME

The median disposable household income for 2000 was $50,447, and for 2010 it is estimated at $63,402. Projections for 2015 put the median disposable household income at $67,434. The average household income in 2000 was $58,769, and for 2010 it is estimated to be $71,171. Projections for 2015 place the average household income around $75,816. Disposable income represents an estimate of a household’s purchasing power or, simply, after-tax income.

The following list details the Household ownership can be broken down population trends in the Metrocom as follows: In 2000, 70 percent of the Area for the years 2001-2009. This population constituted homeowners, 25 information was obtained from a 2011 percent rented and 5 percent was demographic detail summary report provided to the vacant. The 2010 estimates change RMCC by the Alamo Area Council of Governments. to 67 percent owned, 24 percent rented and 9 percent vacant. The 2010 spring estimates show the total population of the The 2015 projections Metrocom area to be 106,855. Projections for 2015 estimate a forecast that 65 percent population of 132,624, reflecting a 24.1 percent increase. will own a home, 26 The total number of households for 2000 was 26,632, and the 2010 totals percent will rent and 9 estimate the number of households to rise to 36,940, or a percent will be vacant. The 20.5 percent increase. total U.S. population in 2009 averaged 66 The total population is divided by gender as follows: for percent owned, 27 2000, 51.4 percent female and 48.6 percent percent rented male; estimates for the spring of 2010, 51.0 and 7 percent percent female and 49 percent male; vacant. and projections for 2015 are 50.7 percent female and 49.3 percent male.

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LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION ocated along the IH 35 North corridor, east and northeast of San Antonio, the Metrocom suburban communities are blessed with an excellent freeway system that conveniently connects all of its neighborhoods. The Metrocom is located inside IH 10 and borders on Loop 410, spilling over IH 35 – a vital area in terms of economic growth and development of the Greater San Antonio marketplace.

In addition, the area is conveniently linked by Loop 1604, which connects the nation’s transportation lifelines of IH 10 and IH 35. Both of these commercial thoroughfares established themselves as the “Gateway to Mexico” and are critical to the continued success of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). San Antonio International Airport provides convenient domestic and foreign air services to and from the Metrocom area. The state capital, Austin, is about an hour up IH 35, with the cities and attractions of New Braunfels and San Marcos lighting the way.

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LIVE OAK Emerging Mixed-Use Developments The new Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, still under development, is a 129-acre mixeduse project with a community of luxury apartments in addition to several popular retail shops. The proposed Live Oak Town Center, a 112-acre, mixed-use project, is under assessment. he City of Live Oak just concluded “Celebrating 50 Years of Community.” Incorporated in 1960, city founders considered the Interstate 35 and Loop 1604 interchange a perfect location for a community. Live Oak evolved from a rich farming and ranching tradition to developments of peaceful residential neighborhoods, multiple shopping centers, a major hospital and medical complex, college campuses and financial resources.

Residential Services Many residents have lived in Live Oak for 10plus years. New families continue to locate here, increasing the population to over 13,131. Within its 5.5 square miles of city limits, Live Oak offers a variety of motel, single-family residence and apartment options. Live Oak Villas, La Quinta Inn, Great Value Inn and Value Place provide locations for temporary stays. Bridlewood Park subdivision is nearing completion with 450 housing units constructed by Ryland Homes, D.R. Horton and New Leaf Homes. KB Homes is completing a development of 750 housing units in Auburn Hills within the Woodcrest subdivision. Heritage at Live Oak, Mira Loma and The Springs of Live Oak Apartment Communities have added over 1200 units to our community. Retail Services Be sure to visit our family-owned restaurants and businesses, who know Live Oak as a business-friendly community. One of the largest open-air shopping centers in Texas, at the interchange of I-35 and Loop 1604, the Forum at Olympia Parkway features major retailers, many popular chain stores and a diverse array of restaurants in over 1.5 million square feet of space. The Village at Forum Parkway has restaurant and retail choices to complement other shopping centers, and Live Oak Crossing is anchored by an 18-screen Regal Cinema theater with even more retail shopping and restaurants.

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Medical Services The medical industry grows through the expanded Northeast Methodist Hospital facility with a capital investment of over $50 million, creating over 100 jobs and retaining 500+ jobs. Medical professional offices and clinics continue to locate near the hospital forming a regional healthcare hub. Educational Services Two separate independent school districts serve Live Oak. Judson ISD is the most diverse school district in the San Antonio area, spanning eight cities including Live Oak. Almost 21,000 students and over 2,800 employees occupy the various campuses throughout the 56.69-square-mile district. Northeast ISD spans not only San Antonio, but also several surrounding cities, including Live Oak. Over 63,000 students and over 10,000 employees occupy 63 campuses and 8 alternative schools. Alamo Colleges is expanding higher educational opportunities for residents through the completion of the Northeast Lakeview campus, at a cost of over $125 million, encompassing approximately 238 acres of property. By constructing Judson Early College on the Northeast Lakeview campus, select high school students can graduate with a diploma and an associate’s degree in four years. In the fall of 2010, five universities began offering classes for more than 20 degree programs at the Alamo University Center on Pat Booker Road.

Citizens in the Metrocom area will have a more convenient option to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree program closer to home. Financial Services As the only major financial institution in Live Oak, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union invested over $15 million and consolidated 400 jobs for the corporate headquarters. By breaking ground for a second building at the same site, the corporate location will almost double in size, which will increase the number of employees to 1,000. One of the community branches located in Live Oak recently was remodeled and updated to provide better service to its customers. Conference Services Live Oak Civic Center, in the heart of the Metrocom, serves as a conference facility for Northeast Bexar, Guadalupe and Comal Counties. At Loop 1604 near I-35, 20 minutes from the downtown area and 15 minutes from San Antonio International Airport, the civic center is a highly soughtafter venue to accommodate events. It offers free parking and about 30,000 square feet of floor space. Recreational Services With just under 100 acres of parks and open space, Live Oak offers several recreational opportunities for any age family member. The largest, City Park, contains a 20-acre lake that is the focus of an annual children’s fishing event. Walking trails, a disc golf course, playscapes, pavilions for rent, sports fields, a swimming pool and clubhouse are a few amenities offered. The city pool is available for private parties and offers season passes. The clubhouse is available for small parties, reunions and meetings, and is undergoing a major renovation to offer a more up-to-date venue. Woodcrest Park opened in June 2009 with a large playscape, restroom facilities and concrete trails in a natural woods setting. Live Oak’s attraction is the ability to offer full city services, educational, financial, medical and retail opportunities within the atmosphere of a small cohesive community. With convenient access to major thoroughfares to navigate the metropolitan area of San Antonio, as well as, easy access to Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, New Braunfels, San Marcos and Austin, Live Oak’s location is perfect!

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CIBOLO

“City of Choice” ibolo, which is a Native American word for buffalo, was officially founded in 1965 as a city, with the first Cibolo Post Office opening in 1890 in response to the Rail Road Station in 1877. In the mid-1800s, Native American tribes roamed the fertile areas along the Cibolo Creek. The City of Cibolo offers a community rich in heritage and opportunity.

Development since 2005 has created a compound growth rate as much as 38 percent, making Cibolo one of the fastestgrowing cities in the fastest growing state in the nation. Cibolo’s population was a mere 400 in 1970. Cibolo’s current population is 18,500, having grown from 3,035 people since the 2000 census. Cibolo’s planning horizon stretches from IH 35 to IH 10, and from the Cibolo Creek to the edges of Marion, encompassing as much as 39 square miles. Cibolo’s population includes diverse people with an average age of 35, a higher level of educational attainment and higher than average incomes found in neighboring communities.

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Cibolo is a vibrant community located just minutes from the Randolph Air Force Base and is ideally suited with ready access to both IH 35 (the NAFTA Highway) and IH 10. Cibolo is less than 25 miles from downtown San Antonio and is a short commute to the San Antonio International Airport, the City of Austin and many other major employment and cultural centers of South Texas. Cibolo’s rapidly growing residential base will support many retail and service businesses. Cibolo also boasts two industrial parks, which offer opportunities for industrial prospects. Amenities within the Guadalupe Industrial Park include full water, wastewater, gas and electrical service, as well as rail access. Cibolo’s population is complemented by a higher than average percentage of entrepreneurs, a growing service and commercial base. Significant development of commercial properties is in the planning stages. The Cibolo Multi Event Center, completed in 2009, hosts football, soccer and festival-style events. The 3,700-person seating capacity allows for spectators at most every level.

The city’s master plan focuses on a 1,000acre new city center – a central point that partners the old city with the new. It will feature natural elements, culture, open space, civic and cultural centers, retail, businesses and corporate headquarters, single-family homes, public structures and plazas – all in a walkable location adjacent to rail. The Cibolo New Town Center features a 300-acre park that will connect several sections of the city to other parks, trails and cultural activities. With our athletic population, the center will welcome these outdoor enthusiasts to activities, hotels, outdoor auditoriums, a conference center, sports and local/regional events. CITY OF CIBOLO Mailing address: P.O. Box 826 200 South Main Street Cibolo, Texas 78108 Phone: 210-658-9900 Fax: 210-658-1687 www.cibolotx.gov City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

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CONVERSE Converse Town Square “Our New Downtown” ntil now, Converse has not had a real downtown. Town Square is a $30 million public/private development which will create a new central mixed-use business district for the city. Phase one of Town Square will consist of a 252 unit apartment community with a mixture of one, two and three bedroom units. The second phase is dedicated to almost 160,000 square feet of office and retail commercial buildings. This development represents a new urbanism that promotes quality of life for community living and employment opportunities for a diverse group of people.

The City of Converse, located in northeast Bexar County, Texas, is the home of Judson High School and the Judson Rockets, six time State Champions for Division 5A Football. Converse is home to more than 4,000 families and approximately 200 businesses. From 1970 to 1980, the population increased 254 percent. According to Trans-Texas Water Program projections, Converse is expected to be the largest suburban city in the northeast San Antonio Metropolitan area by the year 2010, with a population of over 20,000. Converse is conveniently located on FM 1604, San Antonio’s outer Loop, midway between IH 10 and 35. Other major roadways providing easy access to the city include FM 78, FM 1516, FM 1976, Toepperwein Road and Kitty Hawk Drive. The citizens of Converse enjoy VIA Bus Service throughout the city to downtown San Antonio and the shopping malls, the San

Antonio International Airport and other key Bexar County destinations. Converse is a home-ruled city using a council-manager form of government, with the city providing all the basic services and recreational facilities. Converse also has

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excellent fire and emergency medical services and one of the lowest crime rates in the San Antonio Metropolitan area. The City of Converse continues to grow, with several single-family residential subdivisions under construction, as people prove that Converse is a great place to live and work.

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GARDEN RIDGE • WINDCREST A Way of Life... Not Just a Place to Live he City of Garden Ridge, located in southeastern Comal County, is approximately two-and-a-half miles west of Interstate 35, 20 miles north of downtown San Antonio and 12 miles south of downtown New Braunfels.

Garden Ridge is a bedroom community of almost 1,300 homes with an approximate population of about 4,000. The city derived its name from a series of ridges overlooking fields of wildflowers on the up-slope of the famous Texas Hill Country on ranch and farmland owned and cultivated by immigrant and first-generation Germans.

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The city had its beginning as a custom-home subdivision in the 1960s. During the time frame, the fast-developing area was beginning to invite attention from the neighboring towns that had growth ideas and thoughts of annexation. The citizens quickly decided that incorporation, as “THEIR” town would solve the dilemma. Garden Ridge was incorporated by its Ordinance One, dated 6 July 1972, and is now served by a non-paid Mayor and City Council, 27 employees in total operate City Administration, a 24-hour Police Department and Public Works Department. In addition, volunteers constitute a Planning and Zoning Commission, Quarry Commission, Water Commission, and Impact Fee Commission. A City Library was activated in 1998, serving the local area and supported by contributions and volunteers. The service of volunteers is the heart of the city. Garden Ridge is one of the fastest growing communities in South Texas, with a current growth rate of approximately eight percent per year. This growth enables the city tax rate to be the lowest in the area. In March 2003, the city, for the first time in history, reduced its dependence to a single water source (Edwards Aquifer) by drilling into deep strata of the Trinity Aquifer. This successful endeavor, next to the actual incorporation, is

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he City of Windcrest is a suburban, home-ruled community, originally incorporated in 1959. It was once a rural community founded by Murray and Barbee Winn but has since been surrounded by the continued growth of San Antonio and communities to the north. The Winns wanted a community where people could live and raise families; where friendships could grow; where patriotism and civic pride would thrive; where peace and tranquility could be experienced; a city of quality, large enough to be self-sufficient, yet small enough for its residents to shape their destiny. Through many years of development and nurturing the efforts of these visionaries have created the unique city you see today. This community, rich in tradition and military values, has approximately 5,600 residents within the city limits. These residents enjoy a unique small town community atmosphere with quiet streets, city parks and exceptional city services. Windcrest residents enjoy a professional Volunteer Fire Department, a top notch Police Department, vigorously maintained city streets, first class water from two providers and above all: friendly, caring neighbors.

the most significant action in the city’s history. The city’s municipal complex is located off FM 3009 on Municipal Parkway and consists of City Hall, Police Station, Library, Community Center and Public Works Facility. Progressive ideas and progressive management throughout the city history indeed highlight the motto: “A WAY OF LIFE…NOT JUST A PLACE TO LIVE.” City of Garden Ridge 9400 Municipal Parkway Garden Ridge, TX 78266 210-651-6632 www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us

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SCHERTZ • KIRBY • MARION History in a Pecan Shell riginally a camp for railroad workers, a townsite was laid out with the arrival of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway in 1877. It was named after Marion Dove, whose grandfather, Joshua W. Young, owned a plantation that they passed through in 1877. German settlers moved to Marion and the town was off to a running start by the mid 1880s, with 250 people and most essential businesses, including two cotton gins, church, school and four general stores. Prior to WWII, Marion had a population of 373, rising to 835 by the late 1980s. The 1990 census was 984, growing to 1,099 for 2000.

Rich in Community, Rich in Opportunity t the crossroads of Texas, Schertz is located just south of Austin and Seguin between IH 35 and IH 10. As San Antonio's largest suburban city, we have a long and close relationship with Randolph Air Force Base, Union Pacific Railroad, Garden Ridge Pottery and Natural Bridge Caverns. Visitors are just a few miles from the Alamo, Schlitterbahn, Sea World, Fiesta Texas and the San Marcos Outlet Malls. In 2009 Schertz was named the 39th best small town to live in the U.S.A. by CNN/Money Magazine...And that's why we say Schertz is where all people aspire to live.

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irby is a small bedroom community located within the corporate limits of San Antonio, neighboring Fort Sam Houston, Windcrest, Converse, Universal City and Randolph Air Force Base. The city originated in 1917 as a pickup point for cotton and corn on the Southern Pacific Railroad and has since been a farm-to-market and residential center. Kirby continues to maintain its small-town flavor with annual community events. Kirby now reflects a population of more than 8,600.

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SELMA unique city that leads through providing planned growth, quality of life, a safe environment and a vision for the future.

The Forum Shopping Center is a showcase of stores, restaurants and professional services. For a list of tenants, visit the Forum’s website at www.theforumatolympiaparkway.com. Olympia Market Place continues to grow around the anchor store of Academy Sports and Outdoors. Costco opened its doors in October 2007. Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex favorite, Freebirds and Bassett Furniture Direct are located in Selma. In 2007, Ethan Allen Furniture opened. Citibank began banking operations kicking off a flourish of growth. The traveling public is served by the 300room Holiday Inn that opened in early 2007, with several more hotels being planned for the future.

Retama Park, a Class A horse racing facility, hosts quarter horse and thoroughbred racing. Retama also has simulcast races from tracks throughout the United States on a daily basis. Selma’s two current industrial parks host such notables as Bob White and Schwerman Trucking, Munter Dry Cool, Tex Star, Spaw Glass, Sunshine Nut, Green Tweed and Alamo Crane. Two major car dealerships, Gillman Honda and Mitsubishi, along with Cavender Fiat, also provide a business friendly atmosphere in Selma. Subdivisions abound, with Forrest Creek, Chelsea Crossing, Retama Ridge, Selma Park Estates and a Comfort Suites in 2010, and the two new developments by Centex Homes— one off of Lookout Road and the other just off of FM 1518. The Retreat at Chelsea Park, an upscale apartment complex, opened in 2007.

Historic Selma ~ First Settled in 1847 The first settlers to Selma ran cattle on the open range until 1860 - in 1870 the German and Polish immigrants brought a school, gristmill, cotton gin & stagecoach stop. Over 100 years ago Selma served as a stopover for weary stagecoach travelers making their way across the expanse of Texas rangeland. The 1865 stagecoach stop still stands along IH 35 as a silent reminder of days gone by. • Located on IH 35 N - The heart of the S.A./Austin Corridor • Rapid growth in commercial industry • Quiet neighborhoods • Home of the Retama Park Class 1 Race Track with live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing • Home of the Forum Shopping Center, one of the largest in the State • Ranked, By San Antonio Express-News, as Bexar and adjacent counties’ fastest-growing community with 603% growth since 2000! • Low Tax Rate and ISO Rating • Fire, police and first responder for emergency medical services

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Selma will not be without a memory of its past. A grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, along with money from the city, was being used to renovate the historic stagecoach stop and construct a visitor center, which serves as an information and welcoming center for visitors coming not only to the Metrocom, but the San Antonio area as well and is the home of the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce.

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE andolph Air Force Base, the “Showplace of the Air Force,” was dedicated June 20, 1930, as a flying training base and has continued this mission ever since. Randolph lies just northeast of San Antonio in Universal City.

In February 2010, Randolph Air Force Base's host unit changed from the 12th Flying Training Wing to the 902d Mission Support Group. The change marked a transition to Joint Base San Antonio, when the 902d MSG became part of the 502d Air Base Wing at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Houston, Texas. The base has many tenant organizations, such as the Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Recruiting Service Headquarters, 12th Flying Training Wing and Air Force Manpower Agency. The base employs more than 5,000 military

personnel and 4,600 civilian employees. Randolph is the site for the headquarters of the U.S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command, one of the Air Force’s major commands, as well as for the 19th Air Force.

The 902d Mission Support Group serves as the host unit for Randolph AFB and reports to the 502d Air Base Wing at Fort Sam

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UNIVERSAL CITY “Gateway to Randolph AFB” ne of the state’s leading young municipalities, Universal City reflects a charming contrast of established and modern neighborhoods. Once a small agricultural town of 1,800 in 1960, this progressive city, with more than 17,000 residents, is a suburb of San Antonio, and is nestled in the northeast corner of Bexar County. Many cultural and recreational activities in the region – festivals and other lively annual celebrations – contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the community.

There are different versions of how Universal City got its name. One story relates to the 1935 filming of “West Point of the Air.” Universal Studios, who produced the film, established a supply and living base just outside the gates of Randolph Field. It became common practice to identify the area as “Universal City” as the filming progressed. The second version took root during the early days of World War II when pilot trainees established their quarters outside the entrance of Randolph Field. The third version is attributed to Aubrey Milner, a city forefather who emigrated from Canada, who expected people from all over the world to come to Randolph Field for flying training. As the number of trainees grew, the area outside the Randolph gates had people from all over the world, or “universe,” and it truly was a “universal city.” Which story is the real history? Take your pick. All three versions have a ring of truth to them, and all three relate to the opening of Randolph Field in 1931, making the city’s past, present and future inextricably linked to the base.

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The city has come a long way since its inception in 1960, and is now considered one of the foremost young, progressive and dynamic municipalities in the state of Texas. The city boasts many unique features that set it apart from surrounding communities. In December 2009, Universal City was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the first Green Power Community A U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stands watch at Universal City’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. At the ceremony, area residents plant flags to in Texas, thanks, in part, to the city’s pay tribute to loved ones who died in service to their country. progressive use of Windtricity. In Park, challenging all levels of players with February 2010, Universal City was recognized diverse types of terrain and settings. for having the best-tasting water in Texas (groundwater category), after winning bestThe Olympia Hills Golf Course and tasting water (groundwater category) in the Conference Center, which opened in April regional competition in July 2009. The panel 2000, continues to be a jewel in the city’s of judges of the Texas Water Utilities crown, offering a challenging 18-hole golf Association has excellent taste! course that was voted one of the nation’s top public courses by Golf magazine. The golf In 2010, the readers of the Northeast Herald course is maintained by the use of gray voted Universal City as having the best City (recycled) water, which keeps it in optimal Hall in the Metrocom. Universal City boasts playing condition year-round, even during the best businesses and best residents! periods of drought. Beautifully green and Depending on what you’re in the mood for, it lush all year, breathtaking holes and some of can be found in one of our city’s six parks; the largest, most picturesque live oaks in Universal City Park alone boasts 32 acres of Bexar County are why Olympia Hills remains fun that includes ball fields, walking and the ultimate gathering, golfing and wedding jogging paths, and playgrounds. The city’s 50 experience. In 2010, it was voted best golf acres of parkland make it the area’s epicenter course in the Metrocom by the readers of the of youth sports: softball, baseball, football, Northeast Herald. It is also home to the it’s all here! The city is undergoing a parkRandolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce expansion project that includes a fenced dog monthly luncheons. park and a new state-of-the-art sports Add to all this the sports, the symphony, complex. From a game of basketball at museums, historical attractions, amusement Meadow Oaks Park to a leisurely stroll along Cibolo Creek in Veterans Park, it’s all here for parks and all the outdoor land and water recreation in the area, and you will see why you! A popular attraction is the full 18-hole you want to call Universal City home. disc golf course located in Universal City Wedding Gowns Sequins/Beads Formal Wear Drapes Furs

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The Combined Services float carries ambassadors from local military bases at the Universal City Veterans Parade, the oldest, continuous Veterans Parade in south Texas.

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TOURISM & LODGING he Metrocom area is home to a growing number of overnight accommodations that are convenient to the popular recreational activities in the Metrocom area.

If you have never experienced the spectacular beauty of underground nature, then you must visit the Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch, or you may try something new at Retama Park, followed by a lazy float down a local river. The Metrocom is also home to various soccer, disc golf and other sporting venues, as well as a number of wellmaintained parks.

If none of that strikes you there are the numerous shopping venues, from the quaint Bracken Village with all sorts of specialty shops and eateries to Rolling Oaks Mall with all you would expect from a mall, to huge flea markets and thrift stores. And, finally, if a

nice walk, or drive, through 18 holes of Metrocom beauty strikes you, try one of our five golf courses. In addition to these attractions, the Metrocom is 10 minutes to the S.T.A.R. Soccer Complex and Morgan's

Wonderland, 20 minutes to the Alamo and Riverwalk, 30 minutes to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and 40 minutes to Sea World. Heading north towards Austin, you are only 20 minutes from Schlitterbahn Water Park and less than 30 minutes to the Prime and Tanger Outlet Malls. The area is also near San Antonio, New Braunfels and Austin.

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• Offering comfortable guest rooms at a superior value for both business and leisure travelers • Free hot breakfast with Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches, Bold Beginnings coffee, cereal, fresh fruit • Located just southeast of the city is Randolph Air Force Base • Explore the 2 huge underground chambers at Natural Bridge Caverns • Enjoy tubing adventures, waterslides and uphill water coasters at Schlitterbahn Waterpark 5008 Corridor Loop Road • Schertz, TX 78154

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The choices for an overnight or extended stay in the Metrocom range from places for the budget-minded to accommodations with exercise facilities, pools and meeting space. Whether you are in town on business or leisure, visiting one of the many fine golf courses, other sports attractions (like the home of the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center, which is a short 15-minute drive) or just relaxing and seeing the sights, you can find a comfortable place to stay anywhere in the Metrocom area.

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HOMES & REAL ESTATE he Metrocom area offers a rich blend of neighborhoods and “good ‘ole Texas” hometowns. Randolph Air Force Base, referred to as both the “Showplace of the Air Force,” for its natural beauty and classic Spanish hacienda-style architecture, and as the "West Point of the Air" because of its rich history in military flight training, serves as the anchor for the Metrocom communities. Adding a collage of different cultures are the 10 connected communities of Cibolo, Converse, Garden Ridge, Kirby, Live Oak, Marion, Schertz, Selma, Universal City and Windcrest.

acreage and ranch-style home sights, economical housing and an increasing number of apartment complexes. No matter

These communities range from neighborhoods with a rural, smalltown environment to neighborhoods with a suburban community atmosphere. Each area has its own unique flavor and personality. Within these neighborhoods, newcomers will find new homes, charming older homes,

your preference, you will not only be able to find your dream home here, but also make the Metrocom your home!

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT or those who love outdoor activities, then South Texas is the place to be. More specifically, the Metrocom, with its mild temperatures, has much to offer.

For those with golf as a passion, the Metrocom offers a variety of challenging layouts sure to meet your needs. Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center in Universal is a municipal course and was rated by Golf Digest as one of the most affordable courses in the country. Woodlake Golf Course near Converse was home to the PGA tour Texas Open for several years. As a matter of fact, Texas’ Ben Crenshaw won his first professional tournament there. Northcliffe Golf Club is located just off IH 35 North in Schertz and is a shorter but nevertheless challenging test for golfers of all

calibers. Then just up the road a bit in New Braunfels we have the Bandit with some of the most spectacular holes in all of golf. The City of Windcrest also sports a nine-hole course for residents and their guests. Besides the area courses, Randolph Air Force Base has its own 18-hole layout and two championship TPC courses were just opened less than 15 minutes away. The Greater San Antonio area is rapidly becoming a golf mecca and the Metrocom contributes significantly to that reputation.

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For those special functions, Olympia Hills Conference Center can hold up to 250 guests in a 3,000-square-foot facility for luncheons, receptions and meetings. Woodlake can accommodate similar size groups, as can the Bandit. If you like the excitement of horse racing, then you need only to look to Retama Park in Selma. Retama offers live horse racing twice a year in its fivelevel grandstand. It also features simulcasting year-round, and has ample space for those special functions as well. It is open 364 days a year with the exception of Christmas Day, simulcasting

races from all over the country. Even while horses are pounding down Retama Park’s home stretch, the track accepts satellite signals from more than 80 horse racing venues across the land. Families and singles alike who are looking for exciting entertainment all have one thing in common – the love of thrilling horse racing action. In fact, Retama

Park has established a great reputation on the local sports scene, and fans respond to its family-oriented programs. Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch offers a most unique underground experience and is a popular year-round attraction. You can discover incredible underground chambers filled with spectacular formations. It’s as close as you’ll get to being a cave explorer without having to put on caving gear. You can experience what it is like to explore the unknown as you climb, crawl and rappel through physically challenging passages. At Natural Bridge you can experience millions of years of nature in one afternoon enjoying a vast and beautiful underworld, where time and nature collided to create the breathtaking majestic and natural phenomenon. From gigantic, towering columns, to impossibly fragile, crystalline “soda straws,” the whole family can enjoy an adventure they will never forget. Universal City and Live Oak are both proud homes of disc golf courses. Disc golf combines a favorite pastime, disc throwing, with one of the world’s great games, golf. To play the game, players count how many strokes, or throws, it takes to get the disc from the tee into a numbered basket. Players commonly use golf discs designed for drives, approach shots and putts (drivers can propel the disc over 200 yards). If you haven’t tried disc golf, you are in for a treat.

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EDUCATION everal school districts serve students in the Metrocom area, providing each with a quality education. These districts are Judson, SchertzCibolo-Universal City, Marion, Northeast, Comal and Randolph. Every Metrocom district is recognized for academic excellence with 95 percent or more of high school students passing the exit exam, a requirement for graduation that measures math, science, history and language arts. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School in Selma has earned the coveted Blue Ribbon Award for academic excellence.

Marion Independent School District The Marion Independent School District covers an area of 80 square miles, encompassing the municipalities of Marion, Santa Clara and New Berlin. Marion ISD serves each of its 1,475 students with a dedicated staff and modern facilities. First established in 1878, Marion ISD continues its longstanding tradition of excellence in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Students in the district are competitive with their counterparts across the state and nation in academic performance and excel each year in athletic activities, fine arts events, vocational arts competitions and leadership skill demonstrations. The district boasts a very low student-to-teacher ratio, maximizing the attention given to each child and fostering an environment of excellence. Student enrollment is about 1,375. Schertz–Cibolo–Universal City Independent School District The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District is a fast-growth district with a small-town atmosphere. SCUCISD is located on the northeast side of San Antonio, within a 73-square-mile area that includes Bexar and Guadalupe counties.

As more and more people discover the high quality of life and education available for residents of the SCUCISD, the district continues to grow. During the last 15 years, the enrollment in the district has more than doubled. The district now serves more than 12,000 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. The district is currently home to seven elementary schools, three intermediate schools that house the district’s fifth- and sixth-graders, two junior high schools, two traditional high schools and one alternative high school. The district is proud to be amongst very few in the area to hold a charter for an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program. The IB program is a two-year advanced studies program that is housed at Clemens High School. In addition to the students’ successes, SCUCISD continues to be one of the highestpaying school districts in the state and maintains an employee retention rate that other districts envy.

For more information, visit the district’s website at www.scuc.txed.net or call (210) 945-6200. Comal ISD Established in 1957, the Comal ISD covers 589 square miles in five counties: Comal, Bexar, Guadalupe, Kendall and Hays. The district projects more than 18,000 students in 2011-12. The district boasts three comprehensive high schools, five middle schools, 15 elementary schools, one alternative high school of choice and one discipline center. The Comal ISD has more than 2,200 employees and is the largest employer in Comal County. Judson ISD Created by voters on December 10, 1966, the JISD is the youngest independent school system in Bexar County. Prior to an election by residents of Kirby, Converse, Selma, Live Oak and Universal City, Judson was a rural school district created in 1958. It has since evolved from a small system with 432 students to a vibrant and modern educational organization with more than

Administrative offices for the district are located at 1060 Elbel Road, across the street from Clemens High School in Schertz. Regular board meetings are usually held at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the central administration office.

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22,000 students at present. JISD encompasses 55.87 square miles and serves the incorporated cities of Converse, Kirby, Selma, as well as parts of Live Oak, Universal City, San Antonio and Schertz. JISD is the fourth-largest school district in Bexar County and is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Randolph Field ISD The Randolph Field ISD serves the educational needs of nearly 1,200 students of active military personnel. The district has an elementary school, a middle school and a high school, each of which has attained Exemplary status by the Texas Education Agency, based on student academic performance. Randolph Elementary School has a pre-k program for four-year-old students and full-day kindergarten housed in an early childhood education facility. First through fifth-grade students are housed in the main building. The secondary campus houses sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students with the high school educating ninth-12th grade students.

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North East ISD The NEISD has more than 70 schools and magnet programs with an enrollment of more than 66,000 students. NEISD employs more than 9,000 people, and it is the secondlargest public school district in the San Antonio area and the eighth-largest in the state. Under the Texas accountability system, 87 percent of NEISD schools are rated Exemplary or Recognized. The district earned Recognized for the third year in a row, and is a No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Award School District by the U.S. Department of Education. NEISD spans approximately 140 square miles in the north central and northeast sectors of Bexar County. The majority of the district lies within the City of San Antonio, but several smaller communities lie within the boundaries of NEISD, including Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park and Windcrest.

Higher Education Northeast Lakeview College was officially established in January 2007 as the newest of the five Alamo Colleges. With the new campus becoming fullyoperational in fall 2009, the college offers 385,000 square feet of academic space and sits on 245 acres at the corner of Loop 1604 and Kitty Hawk Road. In fall 2010, Northeast Lakeview College served more than 6,000 students from

the 10 Metrocom communities and northeast San Antonio – including Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties. The college has averaged a 25 percent growth rate annually for the past three years and, at capacity, Northeast Lakeview College will serve 15,000 students. Additionally, through a unique partnership with Judson ISD, an Early College High School, Judson Early College Academy (JECA), opened on the NLC campus in 2009 that allows students to complete high school with both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. The Metrocom is blessed with close proximity to numerous public and private universities, including Wayland Baptist University, the fifth-largest private university in Texas; St. Mary’s University; the University of the Incarnate Word, with a small campus in Live Oak; Trinity University; Our Lady of the Lake University; and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Additionally, Texas State University at San Marcos is within a short drive.

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DINING & SHOPPING

he Randolph Metrocom community has a distinctive flavor that is evident even in our cuisine. Residents can choose from Italian, German, Chinese, Mexican, Greek, Thai or traditional favorites like steak, fried chicken, barbecue, seafood, pizza or thick, juicy hamburgers. Restaurants range from fast food providers to luxurious dining facilities. Providers include local family-owned restaurants and nationally franchised dining facilities. Within the close proximity of San Antonio are many additional ethnic restaurants.

The Forum at Olympia Parkway shopping center, a multi-million-square-foot retail development, has a potpourri of stores,

including Target, Kohl’s, The Home Depot, Baskin’s Western Wear, Best Buy, Office Max, Haverty’s, Pier 1 Imports and many more. Many restaurants adorn the Forum, affording visitors a variety of food selections. Almost next door, Live Oak and Universal City boast many fine restaurants and stores, and up the road in Schertz, the number of stores and restaurants is growing by leaps and bounds. You can find something to the liking of everyone young and old in all the Metrocom

cities, and in every instance you will find our distinctive “down home” treatment. If you prefer smaller stores, all 10 Metrocom communities offer a wide range of unique shops filled with gifts and collectibles. There are novelty stores, beauty shops, flower shops and automotive shops, to name but a few. Some would say a trip to the Metrocom isn’t complete without a visit to shop or eat in Bracken Village.

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY he Randolph Metrocom area and the IH 35 corridor are among the fastest-growing regions of Texas. A number of industrial parks, many with rail access, and office complexes are ready to accommodate businesses seeking to expand or relocate to the less crowded confines up the IH 35 corridor toward Austin. All Metrocom cities are actively involved in economic development: the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, Northeast Partnership for Economic Development and the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce all provide assistance to new and expanding businesses relocating to Central Texas.

Texas levies an annual franchise tax on all corporations doing business in the state. The revised Texas franchise tax is imposed on corporations, limited liability companies (even if directly owned by one person), partnerships (general, limited and limited liability), business trusts, professional

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associations, business associations and other legal entities that are organized in Texas or that do business in Texas. The tax base is the taxable entity's margin. The tax rate is 1 percent for most taxable entities. For entities meeting the certain criteria, the tax rate is 0.5 percent. For more information about the Texas franchise tax, including rate changes, visit the state comptroller website at www.window.state.tx.us. In Texas, there is no state personal income tax. Businesses pay an unemployment insurance tax on taxable wages up to $9,000 per employee. Rates range from a minimum of 0.78 percent to a maximum of 8.25 percent, with the average experience tax rate being 1.96 percent, as of 2011. For more information about the unemployment insurance tax, including rate changes, visit the Texas Workforce Commission website at www.twc.state.tx.us.

The effective sales tax rate in Texas is 6.25 percent. Local communities, transit authorities and special jurisdictions may levy up to an additional 2 percent. The state comptrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website contains current sales tax rates for every community in Texas. Government entities (e.g., counties, cities, schools) may levy an ad valorem tax on the real property of individuals, proprietorships and corporations. Total tax liability is determined by applying tax rates per $100 of assessed value (set by taxing authorities) to an appraisal done by each county appraisal district. Three appraisal districts make up the Randolph Metrocom: Bexar County (www.bcad.org) Comal County (www.comalcad.org) and Guadalupe County (www.guadalupecad.org)

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PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE etrocom residents have access to state-of-the-art medical facilities available within easy reach. The South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio (30 minutes away) offers a number of medical facilities, including University Hospital, Methodist Hospital, the University of Texas Health Science Center and the Cancer Therapy & Research Center. In addition, Christus Santa Rosa, Nix Hospital and the Baptist Hospital System offer comprehensive medical care. Level One trauma medicine is provided at the Brooke Army Medical Center, located at Fort Sam Houston, and University Hospital located in the Medical Center. With BAMC, Fort Sam (which is at the southern end of the Metrocom) is home to the largest medical training facility, not just in the U.S., but in the world. Bringing some of the medical worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best and brightest to the metro area.

Closer to heart of the Metrocom is Northeast Methodist Hospital, which continues to expand its range of services to better meet

the needs of the Randolph Metrocom community. Northeast Methodist Hospital offers a full array of services, including emergency care, open heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurosurgery, inpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, cancer care and more. The hospital, located at 12412 Judson Road, served more than 8,000 inpatients, handled 48,000 emergency visits and performed 2,000 surgeries in 2010. The hospital is certified as a Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and also accredited as a Chest Pain Center.

provide seamless and coordinated care to get knee and hip replacement patients back to their favorite activities as soon as possible. To ensure better outcomes, the program offers a comprehensive approach to education, including: community seminars, preoperation classes for patients and family members, educational presentations to help explain specific procedures, a patient guidebook, daily newsletters while in the hospital and educational displays answering the most frequently asked questions. Because of its outstanding reputation, medical providers covering every field of medicine are located in offices close to and adjacent to Northeast Methodist Hospital.

The Joint Replacement Academy at Northeast Methodist Hospital offers the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. This program brings together a team of experienced and expert surgeons with caring and specially trained nurses, therapists and technicians working together to

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WORSHIP he Randolph Metrocom area is home to a number of churches of various denominations that serve the spiritual needs of its residents. The Metrocom is home to church communities over 100 years old as well as the new more modern worship experiences. In addition to the many worship services available, members can participate in a number of outreach and social ministry programs designed to help the less fortunate. The Metrocom is also home to private schools for all ages to include Wayland Baptist University and the New John Paul II High School.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE he Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, nonprofit organization that promotes economic and community development, and most recently, tourism and convention services on behalf of all the Metrocom cities. Our citizens and businesses are always working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural well-being of the 10 cities of northeastern Bexar, southern Comal and western Guadalupe counties, home to nearly 340,000 residents — the region we call the Metrocom!

The mission to promote economic and community development, and tourism and convention services adheres to the following standards: Chamber Objectives • Promote private enterprise • Build partnerships

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• Maintain and encourage business climate • Maximize resources • Provide leadership and business advocacy with public officials at the local, state and national levels • Promote the Metrocom area through operating as a Visitors Center for the region • Partner with Metrocom cities promoting economic development and business expansion

• Special promotional events • Service recognition • Opportunity for business membership with various credit unions (Randolph Brooks, Security Service, Security Service Federal Credit Union, United SA Federal Credit Union) • Placement and links on Chamber website • Banner advertising opportunities on Chamber website

Membership Benefits • Networking Opportunities (Mixers, Luncheons and other opportunities) • Business Development (Lunch and Learn Seminars) • Herald Newspaper Chamber notes (weekly) • Ribbon Cutting/Groundbreaking coverage for new members • Membership Directory and Community Map

To learn more about the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce and its members, visit our website at www.metrocomchamber.org. “If a city, business or individual chooses to make an investment in the Chamber, then it is our responsibility to pay the dividends. That is our goal; that is our promise!” —RMCC Board of Directors

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Advertising & Media LeapFrog Promotions Kelly Smith 725 Broadleaf Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 602-4132 kelly@leapfrogpromos.com www.leapfrogpromos.com New Braunfels Communications dba KGNB/KNBT Radio Wayne Martin 1540 Loop 337 N. New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-7311 martinmktg@aol.com www.knbt.fm www.kgnb.am PrimeTime Newspapers, LLC Jeff Flinn 301 Ave. E San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 250-2035 jflinn@primetimenewspapers.com www.mysanantonio.com/community/ northeast/news Today’s Promos Liane Garrett 26635 Forrest Link New Braunfels, TX 78132 (210) 683-1254 liane@todayspromosonline.com www.todayspromosonline.com Automotive & Marine Auto Crafters Collision Rachel Booker 2317 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-7465 rachel.booker@autocrafters-collision.com www.autocrafters-collision.com Express Lube Rudy Gonzalez 800 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 314-2626 rgonzalez@expresslube.com www.expresslubesa.com Gillman Companies Jason Gillman 16044 IH 35 N. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 651-5533 wa2gojason@aol.com www.gillmanauto.com Jordan Ford Mike Trompeter 13010 IH 35 N. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 477-8100 mtrompeter@jordanford.com www.jordanford.com

Business & Professional Services 2 Hearts Wedding & Event Planning, LLC Patricia Qaiyyim P.O. Box 459 Cibolo, TX 78108 (210) 870-9489 twoheartsweddingandevents@hotmail.com

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Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates Othann Warner 941 W. Byrd Blvd., Ste. 101 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-6229 othann@avacpa.com www.avacpa.com

Ford Engineering, Inc. Sheila Winstead 10927 Wye Dr., #104 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 590-4777 regina@fordengineering.com www.fordengineering.com

AwardsMart Gordon Grabill 4831 Whirlwind Dr. San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-4848 gordon@awards-mart.com www.awards-mart.com

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Cartwheel Communications Kevin Hadas 8670 Ridge Mile San Antonio, TX 78239 (210) 383-3093 kevin@cartwheelcom.com www.cartwheelcom.com

Gilbert Consulting Marc Gilbert 902 Kitty Hawk Rd., Ste. 170 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 875-2841 gilbertconsulting@yahoo.com

CgM and Associates Craig Massouh 968 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 620-0078 craig@cgm-arch.com www.cgm-arch.com Colonial Funeral Home Hardy Henderson 625 Kitty Hawk Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-7037 hardy.henderson@sci-us.com www.colonialfuneralhm.com Coursen-Koehler Engineering & Associates Garth Coursen, PE 11010 Coachlight St., Ste. 101 San Antonio, TX 78216-3935 (210) 807-9030 gcoursen@ckcivil.com www.coursen-koehler.com Creative Trophies Jason Coryell 122 W. Lindbergh Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-1412 creativetrophies@sbcglobal.net www.creative-trophies.com Dahill John Diaz 655 Richland Hills, Ste. 125 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 805-8200 sstephens@dahill.com www.dahill.com

Gillette HVAC Judy Bowen 1215 San Francisco St. San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-9235 jab@gillette-ac.com www.gillette-ac.com H & R Block - Converse Elizabeth Taylor 8455 Crestway Dr., Ste. 103 Converse, TX 78109 (210) 662-9088 christina.kelly@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com H & R Block - RAFB Kim Stockhammer 630 Third St. W., Bldg. 1073 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 566-6243 christina.kelly@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com H & R Block - Schertz Paul Johnson 17331 IH 35, Ste. 101 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 651-5579 christina.kelly@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com H & R Block - Universal City Kim Stockhammer 1210-A Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-2308 christina.kelly@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com

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Jacobs Jim Koenig 911 Central Pkwy. N., Ste. 425 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 403-5574 jim.koenig@jacobs.com www.jacobs.com

Construction & Contractors Baish Electric Vann Riley 10808 Hill Point Dr. San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 599-2259 www.baishelectric.com

JANA, Inc. Eloy Garza 1717 Universal City Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 616-0083 egarza@janacorp.com www.janacorp.com

Pulte Group Cindy Ballard 1354 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 108 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 566-4444 cindy_ballard@hotmail.com www.pulte.com

Mana Merchant Services Robert Raitt P.O. Box 663 Hurst, TX 76053 (469) 767-0567 rob_raitt@hotmail.com

S&S Plumbing Contractors Sherill Stanush P.O. Box 368 Converse, TX 78109 (210) 658-7100 sherill@ss-plumbing.com www.ss-plumbing.com

Nurse’s Etc. Staffing Mary Mooney 924 Coronado Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 566-9995 payroll@nursesetc.net www.nursesetc.net James T. Parma, PC, CPA 9330 Corporate Dr., Ste. 202 Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-9101 jim@jimparmacpa.com www.jimparmacpa.com Payroll Success Craig Collins 401 Main Plz., Ste. 120 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 624-9029 ccollins@payrollsuccess.com www.payrollsuccess.com Price Protective Services, Inc. Sheila Shoults 4204 Gardendale, Ste. 200 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 281-0911 sshoults@priceprotective.com www.priceprotective.com Quarter Moon Plumbing Joel Frederick 18838 Farm to Market 2252 San Antonio, TX 78266-2728 (210) 651-5899 www.quartermoonplumbing.com Security One Donnetta Byrd 716 W. Byrd Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 341-8900 donnetta@securityoneinc.com www.securityoneinc.com Terracon Consultants, Inc. Chuck Gregory 6911 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 641-2112 jecarroll@terracon.com www.terracon.com

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Family, Community & Civic Organizations Air Force Sargents Association Tausha Walker P.O. Box 257 Randolph AFB, TX 78150 (210) 652-9308 tausha.walker@us.af.mil www.afsa1075.org Boysville, Inc. Dave McIlvoy P.O. Box 369 Converse, TX 78109 (210) 659-1901 dmcilvoy@boysvilletexas.org www.boysvilletexas.org Greater RAFB Kiwanis P.O. Box 2305 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 481-6382 www.graks.org Judson Education Foundation Yvette Reyna 8012 Shin Oak Dr. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 945-5412 yreyna@judsonisd.org www.judsonisd.org/district/jef Mosaic Demetria Simmons 12107 Toepperwein Rd., #2 Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 967-0566 demetria.simmons@mosaicinfo.org www.mosaicinfo.org Priest Holmes Foundation Anna McNair 5804 Babcock Rd., #100 San Antonio, TX 78240 mcnair.anna@yahoo.com www.priestholmesfoundation.org Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club Jennie Winkle P.O. Box 2381 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 326-3440 jwinkle@satx.rr.com

SCORE - SA Chapter 164 17319 San Pedro, Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 San Antonio, TX 78232-1411 (210) 403-5931 www.sanantonioscore.org YMCA of Greater San Antonio 3233 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 334-5249 www.ymcasatx.org Finance & Insurance Accion Texas, Inc. Roxanne Aranda 2014 S. Hackberry St. San Antonio, TX 78210 (888) 215-2373 raranda@acciontexas.org www.acciontexas.org American Bank of Texas John Torrez 4917 FM 3009 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 651-4477 jennifer.ybarra@abtexasna.com www.abtexasna.com Barnard Donegan Insurance Scott Barnard P.O. Box 2985 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-7411 sbarnard@donegan.com www.donegan.com Broadway Bank Jan Haynie 5557 FM 3009 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 283-6525 jhaynie@broadwaybank.com www.broadwaybank.com Consumer Credit Counseling Service George Merkle 6851 Citizens Pkwy., #100 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 979-4300 chazel@cccssa.org www.cccssa.org Edward Jones Investments Don Crane 12000 E. Loop 1604 N. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-4045 don.crane@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Eisenhower Bank Vicki Siluk-Aguilar P.O. Box 17001 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 283-5384 vsiluk@eisenhowerbank.com www.enbank.com First Command Financial Planning Cindy Fritz 700 W. FM 78 Cibolo, TX 78108 (210) 658-3809 www.firstcommand.com

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Fletcher Financial Insurance Service Jeff Fletcher 15939 IH 35 N. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 798-2017 jfletcher@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com/jfletcher Frost National Bank Joe Rhodes P.O. Box 1600 San Antonio, TX 78296 (210) 220-4356 joe.rhodes@frostbank.com www.frostbank.com GEICO of Universal City JR Williams 3126 Pat Booker Rd., Ste. 106 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-6268 jrwilliams@geico.com www.geico.com IBC Bank Daniel Garza 17460 IH 35 N. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 518-2521 danielgarza@ibc.com www.ibc.com

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World Finance Corporation Basil Rosas 902 Pat Booker Rd., Ste. A Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-5589 basilrosas@yahoo.com Government, Education & Individuals 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs Richard Murphy 1 Washington Cir. Randolph AFB, TX 78150 (210) 652-4407 beverly.simas@randolph.af.mil www.randolph.af.mil Tommy Adkisson 100 Dolorosa, Ste. 101 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 335-2614 tadkisson@bexar.org www.bexar.org City of Cibolo Jennifer Hartman P.O. Box 826 Cibolo, TX 78108 (210) 658-9900 citysecretary@cibolotx.gov www.cibolotx.net

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Elizabeth Kuhlmann P.O. Box 2097 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 232-6164 www.rbfcu.org

City of Converse Al Suarez 403 S. Seguin Rd. Converse, TX 78109 (210) 658-5356 mburns@converseedc.com www.conversetx.net

Schertz Bank & Trust Melvin Golla 519 Main St. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 945-7400 mgolla@schertzbank.com www.schertzbank.com

City of Garden Ridge Jay Feibelman 9200 Municipal Pkwy. Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 651-6632 www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us

Security Service FCU Tim Bernas 17300 IH 35 N. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 877-3921 tbernas@ssfcu.org www.ssfcu.org Texstar Bank Kathy Nagelmueller 600 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-4000 lrichardson@texstar-bank.com www.texstar-bank.com United SA Federal Credit Union CJ Duman 5500 UTSA Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 561-4732 cj.duma@unitedsafcu.org www.unitedsafcu.org Wells Fargo Bank, NA Patricia Evans 700 W. FM 78 Cibolo, TX 78108 (210) 945-1418 pat.d.evans@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com

City of Kirby Johnny Duffek 112 Bauman St. Kirby, TX 78219 (210) 661-3198 ckirby1@satx.rr.com www.kirbytx.org City of Live Oak Mary Dennis 8001 Shin Oak Dr. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 653-9140 cbuttler@liveoaktx.net www.liveoaktx.net City of Selma Tom Daly 9375 Corporate Dr. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-7824 kroberts@ci.selma.tx.us www.ci.selma.tx.us City of Universal City John Williams 2150 Universal City Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-0333 citymanager@universalcitytexas.com www.universalcitytexas.com

City of Windcrest Alan Baxter 8601 Midcrown Dr. Windcrest, TX 78239 (210) 655-0022 bmills@windcrest-tx.gov www.ci.windcrest.tx.us Judson Independent School District Dr. Willis Mackey 8012 Shin Oak Dr. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 945-5502 dhanz@judsonisd.org www.judsonisd.org Northeast Lakeview College Eric Reno 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 486-5000 sdycus@alamo.edu www.alamo.edu/nlc Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Greg Gibson 1060 Elbel Rd. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 945-6235 rvillarreal@scuc.txed.net www.scuc.txed.net Senator Judith Zaffirini Danette Brown 12702 Toepperwein Rd., #214 Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 657-0095 judith.zaffirini@senate.state.tx.us www.judithzaffirini.com Shekinah Learning Institute Cheryl Washington 12470 Women Hollering Rd. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 659-0329 pmartinez@shekinah-edu.com www.shekinah-edu.com Texas House Representative Joe Farias Joe Farias P.O. Box 14505 San Antonio, TX 78221 (210) 923-0908 info@joefarias.com www.joefarias.com UIW-Extended Academics Program Danielle Bruno 4301 Broadway CPO, #294 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 829-2771 lynch@uiwtx.edu www.uiw.edu/accap UTSA Small Business Development Center David Baenziger 501 W. Durango Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 458-2460 david.baenziger@utsa.edu www.sasbdc.org

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Wayland Baptist University Deanna Spruce 11550 IH 35 N. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 826-7595 fishert@wbu.edu www.randolph.af.mil

Schertz Vision Source Debra Barnes 17323 IH 35 N., #110 Schertz, TX 78154-1270 (210) 651-5800 visionsource@satx.rr.com www.visionsource-schertz.com

Schulman, Lopez & Hoffer LLP Joe Hoffer 517 Soledad St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 242-3304 jhoffer@slh-law.com www.slh-law.com

Healthcare AccuQuest Hearing Center Darrell Myers 11515 Toepperwein Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 637-6654 dmyers@accuquest.net www.accuquest.net

Sonterra Cardiovascular Institute, PA Umesh K. Arora 12410 Toepperwein Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 496-0300 umeen2111@aol.com www.sonterracardiovascular.com

Lodging & Travel Comfort Suites North IH 35 Daniel Richman 11526 IH 35 N. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 656-4600 gm.tx917@choicehotels.com www.comfortsuites.com/ hotel-san_antonio-texas-tx917

Back To Health Chiro & Wellness Drew Czerminski 11465 Judson Rd. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 599-9570 drewski63@sbcglobal.net www.backtohealth-sa.com Esplanade Gardens Senior, Inc. Anna Peterson 10790 Toepperwein Rd. Converse, TX 78109 (210) 566-7600 adpeterson@esplanadeseniorcampus.com www.esplanadeseniorcampus.com Goodman Family Dental Angela Goodman 8204 Pat Booker Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 654-9094 goodmanfamilydental@yahoo.com www.goodmanfamilydental.com Henslee Dental Team Robert Henslee 916 Coronado Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-3131 www.hensleedentalteam.com Live Oak Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center Mike Gliddon 11515 Toepperwein Rd., #102 Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 314-6897 mike.gliddon@omsp.com www.liveoakoms.com Northeast Methodist Hospital Mark Bernard 12412 Judson Rd. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 757-7000 mark.bernard@mhshealth.com http://nemh.sahealth.com SATMED James Russell 2318 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-0323 jdrusspa@aol.com

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South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers Susan Weldon 12602 Toepperwein Rd., Ste. 101 Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 617-9700 susan.weldon@mhshealth.com www.stric.com South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers Susan Weldon 12412 Judson Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 617-9950 susan.weldon@mhshealth.com www.stric.com South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers Susan Weldon 12709 Toepperwein Rd., Ste. 106 Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 617-9450 susan.weldon@mhshealth.com www.stric.com Texas Physical Therapy Specialists Jon Sams 8335 Agora Pkwy., Ste. 100 Selma, TX 78154 (210) 658-8483 jon@texpts.com www.texpts.com Toepperwein Family Practice & Wellness Munira Tajkhaaji 11355 Toepperwein Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 654-7200 x203 munira@satx.rr.com www.tajmd.com Woywood Chiropractic Dr. Woywood 8502 Serene Ridge Dr. San Antonio, TX 78239 (210) 646-9060 docwoy@att.net www.liveoakchiro.com Legal Dotson Legal, PLLC Sarah A. Dotson 19315 Nacogdoches Rd., Bldg. 3, Ste. 309 Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 338-0529 sarahdotsonlaw@gmail.com www.dotsonlegal.com

Cruises, Inc. Lynn Catalina 8510 Aesop Ln. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-0019 lcatalina@satx.rr.com www.lcatalina.cruisesinc.com Fairfield Inn & Suites Laura Mallum 5008 Corridor Loop Rd. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 658-1466 laura.mallum@marriott.com www.marriott.com/satne The Faust Hotel Doug Blank 240 S. Seguin Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-7791 dblank@fausthotel.com www.fausthotel.com Hawthorn Suites - San Antonio NE Mike Neal 13101 E. Loop 1604 N. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 655-9491 www.hawthorn.com Holiday Inn Express Alyssa Degollado 15408 IH 35 N., #2 Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-3885 hiexpressselma@gmail.com www.hiexpress.com La Quinta Motor Inn Cynthia Ezell 17650 Four Oaks Ln. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 655-2700 lq6229dos@laquinta.com www.lq.com/lq/properties/ propertyprofile.do?propid=6229 Rio Cibolo Ranch Craig Christopher P.O. Box 5470 San Antonio, TX 78201 (830) 914-3325 craig@riociboloranch.com www.riociboloranch.com

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Schertz Hampton Inn & Suites Laura Mallum 17702 IH 35 N. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 566-6110 laura.mallum@hilton.com www.hamptoninn.com Universal Travel Services Frank Sutter 1310 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-0405 fs1@pobox.com Manufacturing & Wholesale Kalmar RT Center, LLC Sonia Smith 103 Guadalupe Dr. Cibolo, TX 78108 (210) 599-6541 sonia.smith@kalmarrt.com www.kalmarrt.com Matera Paper Company. Ltd. John Richardson 835 N. W.W. White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 892-5101 johnrichardson@materapaper.com www.materapaper.com Midpoint Bearing Cecilia Vest P.O. Box 1400 Ontario, CA 91762 (210) 945-0400 cvest@midpointbearing.com www.midpointbearing.com Personal Service & Care Absolute Bliss Salon & Retreat Renee Beavers 8208 Pat Booker Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 590-2547 hcprenee@aol.com Beautiful Changes Spa Nancy Saflarski 19115 FM 2252, Ste. 23 Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 646-7546 nancy@beautifulchangesspa.com www.beautifulchangesspa.com Divine Edge Barber Shop Anna McNair 8603 FM 78, Ste. 2 Converse, TX 78109 (210) 310-0877 mcnair.anna@yahoo.com www.divineedgefm78.com Play Time Drop In Child Care Sarafia Sams 2921 Pat Booker Rd., Ste. 104 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 566-6011 sarafia-sams@hotmail.com www.playtimedropinchildcare.com

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Relaxing Touch Charleene Magwood 8930 Four Winds Dr., Ste. 125 San Antonio, TX 78244 (210) 371-2614 charleene_magwood@yahoo.com Pet & Veterinary Garden Ridge Animal Hospital Elizabeth Templeman 19121 FM 2252 Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 651-0808 liz@liveoakvet.com www.gardenridgeanimalhospital.com Homes for the Homeless Aina Blake P.O. Box 3081 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 566-7775 Public Utilities CenterPoint Energy Robert Sanders 290 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 643-6903 robert.sanders@centerpointenergy.com www.centerpointenergy.com CPS Energy Jim McAden P.O. Box 1771 San Antonio, TX 78296 (210) 353-3706 jrmcaden@cpsenergy.com www.cpsenergy.com Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. Sean Alvarez P.O. Box 118 Gonzales, TX 78629-0118 (830) 857-1200 bkuck@gvec.org www.gvec.org Real Estate, Moving & Storage Bradfield Properties Comal Yvonne Hoffmann 219 E. San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-3338 yvonnehoffmann@bradfieldproperties.com www.bradfieldproperties.com Coldwell Banker Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ann Harper, REALTORS Jackie Thibadeau 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 301 San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 483-7162 jackie@cbharper.com www.cbharper.com Fidelity National Title Kyra Smith 19115 FM 2252, Ste. 20 Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 249-5100 kyra.smith@fnf.com www.fidelitysa.com

The Forum at Olympia Parkway Christina Arseneu 8320 Agora Pkwy. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 566-7604 christinaa@avrrealty.com www.avrrealty.com Independence Title Company Sandy Valencia 7917 FM 3009, Ste. 100 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 651-4171 svalencia@independencetitle.com www.independencetitle.com The Landings at Randolph Natalie Jordan 205 New B St. E. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 659-9061 njordan@pinnaclefamily.com www.randolphfamilyhousing.com Mission Title Vicki Brown 2117 Pat Booker Rd., Ste. B Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 566-8300 vbrown@missiontitle.com www.missiontitle.com Providence Title Rachael Sandahl 17156 IH 35 N. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 447-3750 rsandahl@protitletx.com www.protitletx.com Randolph Field Realty Cheryl McClintock 508 Main St. Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 659-8844 randolphfield@realtor.com www.ourtown4u.com RE/MAX Access Sue Hildum 19115 FM 2252, Ste. 6 Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 657-7500 www.mymetrocom.com RE/MAX Corridor Nancy Brown 14621 IH 35 N., Ste. 108 Selma, TX 78154 (210) 659-6700 nbrown2@satx.rr.com www.remax-corridor4-tx.com Shadow Creek Apartments Betsy Dupree 9180 Shadow Creek Ln. Converse, TX 78109 (210) 566-5000 shadowcreek@marcrum.com www.marcrum.com

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The Vantage at Converse Apartments Deidra Tuten 9205 FM 78 Converse, TX 78109 (210) 658-0000 vcmanager@uaginc.com www.vantagecommunities.com

Little Caesars of San Antonio John Steinberg 925 Coronado Blvd., Ste. 100 Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-0998 jwstein2@hotmail.com www.littlecaesars.com

Restaurant, Food & Beverage Anne Marie’s Catering Ruben Luna 12475 Starcrest Dr. San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 545-2249 annemaries@sbcglobal.net www.annemaries.com

Outback Steakhouse Wes Raye 8131 Agora Pkwy. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 945-8100 wesraye@yahoo.com www.outback.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill Mary Liz Herbert 14540 Forum Pkwy. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 659-2756 tx.0171.forum@chipotle.com www.chipotle.com

Tavistock Freebirds LLC dba Freebirds World Burrito Meghan Pritchett 14975 IH 35 N., Ste. 101 Selma, TX 78154 (210) 590-6800 marketforum@freebirds.com www.freebirds.com

Encanto Mexican Grill Elia Rosetta 6032 FM 3009, Ste. 100 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 888-2753 manuel@ecantogrill.com www.encantogrill.com

TGI Fridays Heidi Goodwin 8363 Agora Pkwy. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 658-3523 0353@crww.com www.tgifridays.com

Gatti’s Pizza Alyse Haga 2921 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 566-0022 info@gattispizzauniversalcity.com www.gattispizzauniversalcity.com

Shopping & Specialty Retail Allied Associates Commercial Floor Elma Demory 130 Palisades Dr., #A Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 646-9090 elma@alliedacf.com www.alliedacf.com

Hearthstone Bakery Cafe Jason Vandeberg 8096 Agora Pkwy. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 798-8646 chezjv@gmail.com www.hearthstonebakerycafe.com Hooligans Bar & Grill Neal Patel 13920 IH 35 N. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 654-4444 trevor@hooligansbarandgrill.com www.hooligansbarandgrill.com Hooters Don Walsh 15412 IH 35 N. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 946-4668 hootersselma@texaswings.net www.hooters.com Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. Jesse Lawson 14601 IH 35 N. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 651-4744 www.houlihans.com

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Costco Wholesale Tina Rubio 15330 IH 35 N. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 332-1098 w01006mkt@costco.com www.costco.com Office Depot Curtis Sylvester 14619 IH 35 N. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 651-1402 ods02794@officedepot.com www.officedepot.com Sam’s Club Mary Turnbull 12349 IH 35 N. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 646-8188 danny.macias@yahoo.com www.samsclub.com Sweetwater Hot Tubz Wanda Hild 707 Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-7946 sweetwaterspas@hotmail.com www.sweetwaterhottubz.com

Sports & Recreation The Bandit Golf Club Teresa Goetz 6019 FM 725 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 609-4665 teresag@foresightgolf.net www.banditgolfclub.net Blue Bonnet Palace Leonard John 17630 Lookout Rd. Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-6702 leonard3117@sbcglobal.net www.bluebonnetpalace.com Have CHL Will Travel 2 U Ray Webb 126 Sioux Cir. Cibolo, TX 78108-3607 (210) 823-2587 rayspiderweb@aol.com House of Payne, Inc. Rhonda Payne 9160 FM 78, Ste. 1-C Converse, TX 78109 (210) 666-2467 rhonda@usmatx.com www.usmatc.com Laser Legend Jason Overman 7505 NE Loop 1604, Ste. 101 Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 444-9025 rachel@laserlegend.com www.laserlegend.com Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center Sal Garcia 12900 Mt. Olympus Dr. Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 945-4653 sgarcia@olympiahillsgolf.com www.olympiahillsgolf.com Regal Cinemas Scott Staley 7901 Pat Booker Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 657-4480 www.regalcinemas.com Schertz Civic Center Brad Bailey 1400 Schertz Pkwy. Schertz, TX 78154-1634 (210) 619-1062 bbailey@ci.schertz.tx.us

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Air Force Sergeants Association ..................................................... 13

Hampton Inn & Suites / Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott.................... 17

Alamo Colleges - Northeast Lakeview College................................ 22

Holiday Inn Express & Suites .......................................................... 16

Allstate Insurance Company - Paul A. Sanchez................................ 19

Tracy H. Holmes, D.D.S., P.C........................................................... 25

Best Western PLUS San Antonio East.............................................. 18

Midpoint Bearing............................................................................ 24

Broadway Bank............................................................................... 24

Northeast Methodist Hospital............................................ Back Cover

City of Cibolo .................................................................................... 7

Quarter Moon Plumbing, A/C & Heating ........................................ 19

City of Converse ............................................................................... 9

Rio Cibolo Ranch............................................................................. 16

City of Kirby.................................................................................... 11

Satmed Medical Clinic .................................................................... 25

City of Live Oak ................................................................................ 5

Schertz Bank & Trust............................................... Inside Front Cover

City of Selma .................................................................................. 12

David L. Schmidt, DDS, MS ............................................................ 25

City of Universal City....................................................................... 15

Super 8........................................................................................... 18

Covey's Happy Mini Storage........................................................... 11

University of the Incarnate Word .................................................... 21

FM78 Auto Center ........................................................................... 8

VillageProfile.com, inc. ....................................................................33

French Quality Cleaners .................................................................. 14

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. . . and then, the most dynamic aspect of the Convergence Publishing Program® provides a wireless mobile membership directory featuring detailed business listings and links to participating advertisers’ websites – ALL accessible via web-enabled cell phones, smartphones and other wireless devices, hosted by vpmobile.us®

Be sure to visit us online at www.villageprofile.com®

For more information call 800-600-0134 ext. 220 or e-mail jcn@villageprofilemail.com

and link to your community at VillageProfile.com® for maximum promotional value.

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