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Schertz, Texas
Population: 18,000
Located in Bexar County
Schertz is a thriving city of some 18,000 residents located in San Antonio's northeast suburbs. Over the past decade, the one-time farming community has transformed itself into a family oriented city with great diversity. Thanks to its location adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base, Schertz has a large population of military families who bring a unique mixture of backgrounds and cultures to the area.
Schertz received its best fiscal report card ever in 2001! The City was listed among the top 20 percent of all Texas cities with an A+ or better bond rating, according to Standard and Poor. Vijay Jain, Director of Finance, reports that the major factors involved in receiving the new rating were the City's strong financial reserves and sound financial management of the City.
The City of Schertz is proud of its parks, its public swimming pool, and the city sponsored 4th of July Jubilee. Over 100 acres have been developed for parks and sports fields, which are used regularly with sponsored programs by the Buffalo Valley Youth Association, a non-profit organization, for all sports throughout the year. Public parks also provide picnic facilities and playgrounds. Lighted basketball courts and a Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool are open to the public throughout the summer months. The Fourth of July Jubilee is an annual affair sponsored by the Schertz Business Association and the City of Schertz. This event is one of the highlights of the summer of the city and surrounding area. One of America's most unique cities-San Antonio- is just minutes away. The Alamo, The River Walk, Tower of Americas , Fiesta Texas, and Seaworld are just a few of the one-of-a-kind places to visit. There are several large lakes and rivers within the surrounding area that would satisfy most fishermen, divers, picnickers and boaters. The elementary, middle, junior high and high schools located in Schertz provide in fine basic education from kindergarten through the twelfth grade through the Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City I.S.D. The school system, under the guidance of a dynamic school board, places a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Athletic and extracurricular activities are encouraged, to adapt our young people more readily to the mainstream of life.
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