Schertz, Texas
Encyclopedia
Schertz is a city in Bexar
, Comal
, and Guadalupe
counties in the U.S. state
of Texas
within the metropolitan area. The population was 31,465 at the 2010 census
.
On July 16, 2007 CNNMoney.com rated Schertz one of the best places to live in the United States. In Texas, Schertz was ranked #1; Nationwide it came in at #40.
Schertz is the largest city of the Randolph Metrocom, which consists of towns and cities surrounding the Randolph Air Force Base
. In addition to Schertz, other Randolph Metrocom communities include Live Oak
, Kirby
, Converse
, Marion
, Cibolo
, Universal City
, Windcrest
, Garden Ridge
, and Selma
. These towns are located in Comal, Bexar, and Guadalupe Counties and combined have a total of 335,000 residents and growing rapidly.
Since the late 1990s, Schertz has witnessed unprecedented growth. In five years, from 2000–2005, the city's population jumped from 18,694 to 26,463. In 2006 alone, the population rose from 26,463 to 34,000. During that same period, the city platted 1,357 new lots and the growth shows no sign of slowdown.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 24.7 square miles (64.1 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
The first settlers planted wheat, oats, and corn, which did not need special equipment to harvest and process. In later years, cotton was planted, and proved to be a productive cash crop. In 1870 the first gin was built by the Schertz family. It was powered by mules and then in later years by steam. This gin was located where the post office is at the present time.
The second cotton gin built by Weyel and Kallies was between First and Second Streets. In later years, there also was a corn sheller and lumber yard.
The first school built (1890) was across the Cibolo Creek where the Randolph Stables are now located. In 1917 a new two story brick school was built, and later torn down to make room for the O'Henry School. The land for the school was donated by Mr. Adolph Schertz.
In 1876, one of the largest boosts to Schertz came when the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad was built through the town. This gave the people a chance to travel to San Antonio by rail instead of wagon or buggy, besides goods being shipped in and out. The first post office was established in 1882. At that time Schertz was still known as Cut Off. In 1899 it officially became Schertz, Texas. Sebastian Schertz owned and operated a general store when the railroad was constructed.
A big and very active shooting club was located on the site that is now the City Park. There was an annual shooting tournament held that was called "Koenig Schiesen" or King Shoot. This was a two day affair with people coming from San Antonio by train. The last night, a big dance was held to close the event for that year. A piece of live coal, blown from a switch engine, that was carrying gravel cars from or to the rock crusher, was supposed to have blown on the shingle roof of the dance hall, setting it on fire and completely destroying it. It was later rebuilt but eventually the club disbanded.
The rockcrusher was at one time located in the Cibolo Creek across from the public utilities of the City of Schertz. This was destroyed in 1913 when the Cibolo Creek had its biggest flood recorded. It flooded many people out of their homes.
The first church in Schertz is the present day United Methodist Church on First Street. One of the oldest business buildings, the red brick building on Main Street, was built by Mr. Willie Schertz. It is now a plumbing and hardware store and Masonic meeting place. It was the first mercantile store. On the site of the present day Schertz Bank, a two story hotel, a five room hospital and drug store complex was built in 1909. The hotel was built by Mr. Henry Ebert. A Dr. Watson was the resident doctor. This doctor used two methods of transportation to see his patients, a horse drawn hack for good roads and horse back for emergencies in bad weather and long distances. In 1917 another red brick hospital on Main Street was built by Dr. C. M.Cotham and Miss Cora Karbach, a nurse. It served the surrounding communities for many years and is now an old apartment house.
The first bank was chartered in 1913 and one of the first bankers was a Mr. Glass. He also organized what was called the National Home Guard During World War I. They drilled at night in the second story of the building that at the present time is the Masonic Lodge meeting place.
The present day Blake's Restaurant was Beck's Food Store and before that was Gerlich and Schulz, and at one time housed the post office for a while. A bakery, barber shop, cafe, butcher shops, filling stations were among the old establishments. Also in 1913 the first telephone service was the Farmer's Rural Telephone Exchange composed of share holders.
Randolph Air Force Base (originally Randolph Field) was a big boom to Schertz in the late 1920's. Farm land was bought as the Air Force needed 2000 acres (8 km²) for the air academy (the "West Point of the Air") which opened in 1930. There were 3 sites considered. The present site was chosen because after research, the site here showed the fog was less in the area and lifted earlier in the day, and meant more flying time. All of this boosted the economy not only for Schertz and surrounding communities but also the areas of New Braunfels, Seguin
, and San Antonio.
The V.F.W. of Schertz was chartered in 1946.
The first fire protection was from the Randolph Field Fire Department. As time went on some Schertz business people and some of its citizens started to organize a fire department. The first business meeting of the Schertz Fire Department was February 8, 1956. Our first Fire Chief was Archie Woodward and the fire truck was stored in the old Schertz garage. Soon a fire station and city hall combination was built. The Schertz library is now in this building.A new Library has recently been built right next to the previous library. Schertz was incorporated as a City by the State if Texas in 1958.
The most famous person from Schertz is alt-country-rocker Steve Earle
, who grew up in the town.
In 1988, the half-brother of Osama bin Laden
and then patriarch of the bin Laden family
, Salem bin Laden
, perished in a crash of a light plane in Schertz, described as a "freak accident" by Schertz officials.
was 755.9 people per square mile (291.9/km²). There were 7,009 housing units at an average density of 283.4 per square mile (109.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% White, 6.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races
, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.5% of the population.
There were 6,604 households out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,156, and the median income for a family was $59,745. Males had a median income of $38,655 versus $28,203 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $21,938. About 4.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
A large number of Schertz's population is connected with the military due to the presence nearby of Randolph Air Force Base
which can result in some degree of population turnover due to the transient nature of military service.
City Industrial Team: Economic Development Corporation (http://www.schertzedc.com)
Planning Commission: Yes
Zoning Regulations: Yes
Police and Fire Departments: Yes: Both Full Time/Paid
(SCUCISD) which is composed of the neighboring towns of Schertz, Cibolo
, and Universal City
. Schools include:
Nearest Farm to Market: FM78, FM3009, FM1604, FM1518
Chamber of Commerce: Schertz Chamber of Commerce
Utilities:
Electric Distributors: Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop, City Public Service, New Braunfels Utilities
Gas Distributors: Entex & City Public Service
Solid Waste Disposal: Bexar Waste (by Franchise Agreement)
Telephone Service: AT&T
Cable Service: Time Warner (FiberOptic)
Water Source: Edwards Aquifer & Carrizo Aquifer
Max Pumping Capacity: 8.50 MGD
Peak Load: 3.00 MGD
Overhead Storage: .50 MG
Ground Storage: 3.75 MG
Sewer Service: Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Present Load: 45%
Storm Sewer: No
Sanitary Sewer: Yes
Taxes
Real Property) FY 2006/2007
City of Schertz: 0.4317 per $100.00 Valuation
Sales Tax
City: 1.0%
County: (Guadalupe) .5%
State: 6.25%
4B (Economic Development) .5%
State Taxes:
Personal: None
Corporate: None
Franchise: 6.25% per $1000 of stated capital retained earnings.
Labor Analysis:
Population: 26,500
Radius of Drawing Area: 30 miles (48.3 km)
Labor Force (San Antonio MSA): 900,000 +
Number of Work Stoppages in Last 5 Years: None
Wage and Salary Survey Available: Yes
Manufacturing Workers in Unions: None
The annual Schertz Fest, in late September, features big name performers, food, beverages and more.
The winter holiday season is busy, and includes the Senior Arts and Crafts Bazaar in November and the Festival of Angels in December. Schertz even MAKES REAL SNOW during the festival for children and adults to play in. Live music and free food top off the event.
In recent years the Schertz Civic Center has hosted one of the largest Wedding shows in the state of Texas. Wedding Parade is held the last Sunday in November and features over 75 vendors from around Central and South Texas.
Palo Alto Schertz History Project
Bexar County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,392,931 people, 488,942 households, and 345,681 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,117 people per square mile . There were 521,359 housing units at an average density of 418 per square mile...
, Comal
Comal County, Texas
Comal County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, its population was 108,472. Its seat is New Braunfels.Comal County is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History Timeline:...
, and Guadalupe
Guadalupe County, Texas
Guadalupe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 89,023. It is named for the Guadalupe River. The seat of the county is Seguin. It was founded in 1846....
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
within the metropolitan area. The population was 31,465 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
.
On July 16, 2007 CNNMoney.com rated Schertz one of the best places to live in the United States. In Texas, Schertz was ranked #1; Nationwide it came in at #40.
Schertz is the largest city of the Randolph Metrocom, which consists of towns and cities surrounding the Randolph Air Force Base
Randolph Air Force Base
Randolph Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located east-northeast of San Antonio, Texas. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 902d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command ....
. In addition to Schertz, other Randolph Metrocom communities include Live Oak
Live Oak, Texas
Live Oak is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,156 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Live Oak is located at ....
, Kirby
Kirby, Texas
Kirby is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is an enclave of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded as an agricultural settlement along the Southern Pacific railroad, the city was transformed into a suburban community upon its incorporation...
, Converse
Converse, Texas
Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Converse is located at ....
, Marion
Marion, Texas
Marion is a city in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,099 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:The city is named in for Marion Dove, whose grandfather, Joshua W...
, Cibolo
Cibolo, Texas
Cibolo is a city in Guadalupe County in the U.S. state of Texas.-Schools:The City of Cibolo is served by the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District .Maxine and Lutrell Watts ElementaryO.G. Wiederstein Elementary...
, Universal City
Universal City, Texas
Universal City is a city in Bexar and Guadalupe Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It borders San Antonio to the northeast, and is adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base. The population was 14,849 at the 2000 census. Through Universal City is Pat Booker Road, the commercial thoroughfare of the city...
, Windcrest
Windcrest, Texas
Windcrest is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Windcrest is located at ....
, Garden Ridge
Garden Ridge, Texas
Garden Ridge is a city in Comal County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,882 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Garden Ridge is located at , 19 miles northeast of San Antonio....
, and Selma
Selma, Texas
Selma is a city in Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. These towns are located in Comal, Bexar, and Guadalupe Counties and combined have a total of 335,000 residents and growing rapidly.
Since the late 1990s, Schertz has witnessed unprecedented growth. In five years, from 2000–2005, the city's population jumped from 18,694 to 26,463. In 2006 alone, the population rose from 26,463 to 34,000. During that same period, the city platted 1,357 new lots and the growth shows no sign of slowdown.
Geography
Schertz is located at 29°34′0"N 98°15′52"W (29.566728, -98.264339), primarily within Guadalupe County.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 24.7 square miles (64.1 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
History
The first settlers came to Schertz around 1843. Some of the families on the immediate land surrounding Schertz were the Boettigers, Schertzs, Schneiders, Seilers, Maske, and Mergele. Members of the Schertz family still reside in the City. The first name of Schertz was "Cibolo Pit," then "Cut Off;" the reason for this name was when the Cibolo Creek flooded, the settlement was cut off.The first settlers planted wheat, oats, and corn, which did not need special equipment to harvest and process. In later years, cotton was planted, and proved to be a productive cash crop. In 1870 the first gin was built by the Schertz family. It was powered by mules and then in later years by steam. This gin was located where the post office is at the present time.
The second cotton gin built by Weyel and Kallies was between First and Second Streets. In later years, there also was a corn sheller and lumber yard.
The first school built (1890) was across the Cibolo Creek where the Randolph Stables are now located. In 1917 a new two story brick school was built, and later torn down to make room for the O'Henry School. The land for the school was donated by Mr. Adolph Schertz.
In 1876, one of the largest boosts to Schertz came when the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad was built through the town. This gave the people a chance to travel to San Antonio by rail instead of wagon or buggy, besides goods being shipped in and out. The first post office was established in 1882. At that time Schertz was still known as Cut Off. In 1899 it officially became Schertz, Texas. Sebastian Schertz owned and operated a general store when the railroad was constructed.
A big and very active shooting club was located on the site that is now the City Park. There was an annual shooting tournament held that was called "Koenig Schiesen" or King Shoot. This was a two day affair with people coming from San Antonio by train. The last night, a big dance was held to close the event for that year. A piece of live coal, blown from a switch engine, that was carrying gravel cars from or to the rock crusher, was supposed to have blown on the shingle roof of the dance hall, setting it on fire and completely destroying it. It was later rebuilt but eventually the club disbanded.
The rockcrusher was at one time located in the Cibolo Creek across from the public utilities of the City of Schertz. This was destroyed in 1913 when the Cibolo Creek had its biggest flood recorded. It flooded many people out of their homes.
The first church in Schertz is the present day United Methodist Church on First Street. One of the oldest business buildings, the red brick building on Main Street, was built by Mr. Willie Schertz. It is now a plumbing and hardware store and Masonic meeting place. It was the first mercantile store. On the site of the present day Schertz Bank, a two story hotel, a five room hospital and drug store complex was built in 1909. The hotel was built by Mr. Henry Ebert. A Dr. Watson was the resident doctor. This doctor used two methods of transportation to see his patients, a horse drawn hack for good roads and horse back for emergencies in bad weather and long distances. In 1917 another red brick hospital on Main Street was built by Dr. C. M.Cotham and Miss Cora Karbach, a nurse. It served the surrounding communities for many years and is now an old apartment house.
The first bank was chartered in 1913 and one of the first bankers was a Mr. Glass. He also organized what was called the National Home Guard During World War I. They drilled at night in the second story of the building that at the present time is the Masonic Lodge meeting place.
The present day Blake's Restaurant was Beck's Food Store and before that was Gerlich and Schulz, and at one time housed the post office for a while. A bakery, barber shop, cafe, butcher shops, filling stations were among the old establishments. Also in 1913 the first telephone service was the Farmer's Rural Telephone Exchange composed of share holders.
Randolph Air Force Base (originally Randolph Field) was a big boom to Schertz in the late 1920's. Farm land was bought as the Air Force needed 2000 acres (8 km²) for the air academy (the "West Point of the Air") which opened in 1930. There were 3 sites considered. The present site was chosen because after research, the site here showed the fog was less in the area and lifted earlier in the day, and meant more flying time. All of this boosted the economy not only for Schertz and surrounding communities but also the areas of New Braunfels, Seguin
Seguin, Texas
Seguin is a city in Guadalupe County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 22,011; the July 1, 2009 Census estimate, however, showed the population had increased to 26,842...
, and San Antonio.
The V.F.W. of Schertz was chartered in 1946.
The first fire protection was from the Randolph Field Fire Department. As time went on some Schertz business people and some of its citizens started to organize a fire department. The first business meeting of the Schertz Fire Department was February 8, 1956. Our first Fire Chief was Archie Woodward and the fire truck was stored in the old Schertz garage. Soon a fire station and city hall combination was built. The Schertz library is now in this building.A new Library has recently been built right next to the previous library. Schertz was incorporated as a City by the State if Texas in 1958.
The most famous person from Schertz is alt-country-rocker Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Stephen Fain "Steve" Earle is an American singer-songwriter known for his rock and Texas Country as well as his political views. He is also a producer, author, a political activist, and an actor, and has written and directed a play....
, who grew up in the town.
In 1988, the half-brother of Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden was the founder of the militant Islamist organization Al-Qaeda, the jihadist organization responsible for the September 11 attacks on the United States and numerous other mass-casualty attacks against civilian and military targets...
and then patriarch of the bin Laden family
Bin Laden family
The bin Laden family , also spelled bin Ladin, is a wealthy family intimately connected with the innermost circles of the Saudi royal family. The family was thrown into media spotlight through the activities of one of its members, Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks...
, Salem bin Laden
Salem bin Laden
Salem bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden was a Saudi Arabian investor and businessman.-Life:Considered the eldest son of Mohammed bin Laden, the founder of Saudi Binladin Group and a half-brother and cousin of the infamous terrorist...
, perished in a crash of a light plane in Schertz, described as a "freak accident" by Schertz officials.
Demographics
As of 2010, there were 31,465 people, 6,604 households, and 5,283 families residing in the city. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 755.9 people per square mile (291.9/km²). There were 7,009 housing units at an average density of 283.4 per square mile (109.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% White, 6.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.5% of the population.
There were 6,604 households out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,156, and the median income for a family was $59,745. Males had a median income of $38,655 versus $28,203 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $21,938. About 4.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
A large number of Schertz's population is connected with the military due to the presence nearby of Randolph Air Force Base
Randolph Air Force Base
Randolph Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located east-northeast of San Antonio, Texas. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 902d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command ....
which can result in some degree of population turnover due to the transient nature of military service.
Local Government
The city of Schertz is a member of the Alamo Area Council of Governments (aacog.com).City Industrial Team: Economic Development Corporation (http://www.schertzedc.com)
Planning Commission: Yes
Zoning Regulations: Yes
Police and Fire Departments: Yes: Both Full Time/Paid
Public Elementary & Middle Schools
Public education in Schertz is provided through the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School DistrictSchertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District is a public school district based in Schertz, Texas .In addition to Schertz, the district serves the city of Cibolo and parts of Universal City and a small portion of Marion...
(SCUCISD) which is composed of the neighboring towns of Schertz, Cibolo
Cibolo, Texas
Cibolo is a city in Guadalupe County in the U.S. state of Texas.-Schools:The City of Cibolo is served by the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District .Maxine and Lutrell Watts ElementaryO.G. Wiederstein Elementary...
, and Universal City
Universal City, Texas
Universal City is a city in Bexar and Guadalupe Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It borders San Antonio to the northeast, and is adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base. The population was 14,849 at the 2000 census. Through Universal City is Pat Booker Road, the commercial thoroughfare of the city...
. Schools include:
- Norma J Paschal Elementary
- Green Valley Elementary
- Ray D Corbett Junior High School
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate
- Schertz Elementary
Public High schools
Significant growth of the area necessitated the opening of a second high school in the district in 2005 called Byron P. Steele High School (in Cibolo) to supplant the already existing Samuel Clemens High School. Also, the district maintains the Allison Steele Enhanced Learning CenterColleges and universities
Colleges/universities with over 2,000 students nearest to Schertz:- University of the Incarnate WordUniversity of the Incarnate WordThe University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university located within the cities of San Antonio and Alamo Heights in Texas, United States....
(about 13 miles; Full-time enrollment: 2,734) - University of Texas at San AntonioUniversity of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas at San Antonio, commonly referred to as UTSA, is a state university in San Antonio, Texas. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, it is the third-largest of nine universities and six health institutions in the University of Texas System and the eighth-largest in...
(about 30 miles; Full-time enrollment: 30,000) - San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio CollegeSan Antonio College is a community college that is a part of the Alamo Community College District. It is located on San Pedro Avenue, across from San Pedro Park, near downtown San Antonio. SAC is the oldest public two-year college in Texas...
(about 16 miles; Full-time enrollment: 11,226) - Trinity University (Texas)Trinity University (Texas)Trinity University is a private, independent, primarily undergraduate, university in San Antonio, Texas. Its campus is located in the Monte Vista Historic District and adjacent to Brackenridge Park....
(about 16 miles; Full-time enrollment: 2,474) - St. Philip's College St. Philip's College (United States)St. Philip's College is a public community college located in San Antonio, Texas, United States. St. Philip's College, a part of the Alamo Community College District, currently serves more than 9,000 students in over 70 different academic and technical disciplines...
(about 16 miles; Full-time enrollment: 4,778) - Our Lady of the Lake UniversityOur Lady of the Lake UniversityOur Lady of the Lake University is an independent Catholic, co-ed university located in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1895 by the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence, a religious order originating in Lorraine, France, during the 18th century...
(about 19 miles; Full-time enrollment: 2,312) - University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an institute of health science education and research, located in the South Texas Medical Center....
(about 20 miles; Full-time enrollment: 2,303) - St. Mary's University, TexasSt. Mary's University, TexasSt. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution located on northwest of downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. St. Mary’s is a nationally recognized master’s level school ranked among the top colleges in the west for best value and academic reputation by U.S. News...
(about 20 miles; San Antonio; FT enrollment: 3,588)
Community Data Profile
Nearest Interstate: IH-35 & IH-10Nearest Farm to Market: FM78, FM3009, FM1604, FM1518
Chamber of Commerce: Schertz Chamber of Commerce
Utilities:
Electric Distributors: Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop, City Public Service, New Braunfels Utilities
Gas Distributors: Entex & City Public Service
Solid Waste Disposal: Bexar Waste (by Franchise Agreement)
Telephone Service: AT&T
Cable Service: Time Warner (FiberOptic)
Water Source: Edwards Aquifer & Carrizo Aquifer
Max Pumping Capacity: 8.50 MGD
Peak Load: 3.00 MGD
Overhead Storage: .50 MG
Ground Storage: 3.75 MG
Sewer Service: Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Present Load: 45%
Storm Sewer: No
Sanitary Sewer: Yes
Taxes
Real Property) FY 2006/2007
City of Schertz: 0.4317 per $100.00 Valuation
Sales Tax
City: 1.0%
County: (Guadalupe) .5%
State: 6.25%
4B (Economic Development) .5%
State Taxes:
Personal: None
Corporate: None
Franchise: 6.25% per $1000 of stated capital retained earnings.
Labor Analysis:
Population: 26,500
Radius of Drawing Area: 30 miles (48.3 km)
Labor Force (San Antonio MSA): 900,000 +
Number of Work Stoppages in Last 5 Years: None
Wage and Salary Survey Available: Yes
Manufacturing Workers in Unions: None
Special events
The annual Schertz Fest, in late September, features big name performers, food, beverages and more.
The winter holiday season is busy, and includes the Senior Arts and Crafts Bazaar in November and the Festival of Angels in December. Schertz even MAKES REAL SNOW during the festival for children and adults to play in. Live music and free food top off the event.
In recent years the Schertz Civic Center has hosted one of the largest Wedding shows in the state of Texas. Wedding Parade is held the last Sunday in November and features over 75 vendors from around Central and South Texas.
Recent events
In recent years, Schertz has also become a prime location for filming movies in the San Antonio Area. In March 2007, the Cevallos Brothers filmed a portion of the movie The Ace in the Hole on location Schertz http://google.com/search?q=cache:JBeh9ec_UW0J:www.schertz.com/documents/03-12-2007HollywoodSchertz.doc+The+Ace+in+the+Hole+Schertz&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us. Other films shot in Schertz, include - Avenue of the Strongest: A September 11 Memorial Exhibit http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6445755835179992670&q=September+11+schertz&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0.External links
Additional Historical Resources
History of Lorna Dawson (nee Schertz)Palo Alto Schertz History Project