Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 10

41 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 C I BOLO, TEXAS Antonio. The city continued to flourish over the decades, and in October 1965, the community voted in favor of becoming an independent township. Today, it’s a fast-growing suburb offering residents a diverse range of amenities making it the ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. “Cibolo is a great place to live and it’s one of the safest communities in Texas. We also have one of the top performing school districts, the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District,” says City Manager Wayne Reed. “We’re blessed to be part of the strongest economy in the country since our state has a pro-business environment. We’re growing strong, but we haven’t lost our small-town charm. As a community, our residents have a great deal of pride living here.” Dustin Morris, Business Development Coordinator, adds how he believes the city’s proximity to Interstates 35 (I-35) and 10 (I-10) add to its desirability. He notes, “We have great access and connectivity in all directions. We’re only 16 miles from the San Antonio International Airport and 65 miles from the Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). We have immediate access to the Eagle Ford Shale region just to the Southeast. With all these resources, we’re becoming a top contender amongst our peers.” A strong sense of community is another appealing factor – citizens choose Cibolo for its quality of life. Christine Pollock, Cibolo’s Public Relations Manager, shares, “People move here for that hometown feel, but with the closeness to big city amenities like our retail and restaurants. We still maintain that small- town charm where you can walk down the street and see your neighbors.” This friendly and welcoming atmosphere helps keep the housing market competitive, especially for single-family detached homes. So far, Cibolo has been able to keep up with