Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 10

43 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 business is booming. The city’s historic downtown area has also had several businesses open recently. Morris cites how over the last year, the downtown core has changed for the better with more restaurants and bars popping up. There’s even been an influx of food trucks, a popular draw for families. He adds, “We’re also seeing some businesses open earlier instead of just in the evening. It’s now more of an all-day crowd. The business parking lots are always full, which is a nice sight to see.” Quality-of-life businesses like an acupuncturist, yoga studio, and CrossFit gym are even moving in, helping to diversify the area. Pollock reports, “Recently, an old feed store was revitalized, becoming Ernie’s Patio Bar. The owner is a descendant of a Cibolo founding family that we have parks and streets named after. So, it’s cool to maintain that legacy. Residents can enjoy and interact with our history.” The community is proud of its highly acclaimed C I BOLO, TEXAS school district that emphasizes educating the future workforce. The City of Cibolo along with The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) partner with the school district’s career and technical education advisors. According to Morris, “Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are very well structured. We ensure that each graduating class has the best opportunities offered to them; whether it’s going to college, military or directly into the workforce. We’re very proud of that fact.” The city also maintains strong ties with Northeast Lakeview College. It’s one of five community colleges in the Alamo Community College District. Cibolo partners with the satellite campus, located in a neighboring community, that is involved with the school district’s CTE program. Being part of the Alamo Community College District is a huge advantage because if a specific program isn’t offered at Northeast Lakeview College, a student can easily transfer to one of the other colleges within the district.