Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD voters will consider three bond propositions totaling $295.1 million during the May 2 election. The bond package is not anticipated to increase the 2025-26 tax rate.

Breaking it down: According to a Feb. 13 news release, the bond proposals are organised into three propositions:

Proposition A (general facilities) proposes $230.7 million to support district-wide improvements such as campus security systems, classrooms and learning spaces, upgraded fine arts, physical education, and play areas, and campus refreshes at multiple grade levels. The proposition also addresses heating ventiliation and air conditioning replacements, roofing and building repairs, drainage and paving improvements, transportation updates, and technology and utility upgrades.

Proposition B (stadium facilities) proposes $55.3 million for renovations at Lehnhoff Stadium to expand capacity and upgrade safety, security, lighting, sound systems and the scoreboard. The proposition also includes replacing the artificial turf at Steele High School and installing new artificial turf at Corbett Junior High.

Proposition C (technology devices) proposes $9.1 million for technology replacement, specifically funding new computers, iPads and Chromebooks for both students and staff.

The Judson ISD board of trustees appointed a new interim superintendent during a Feb. 16 special meeting.

This is the district's second interim superintendent appointed by the board over the past month.

What happened: In a 5-1 vote, the board appointed Robert Jaklich following a closed-session meeting. Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer was absent, and José Macias Jr. was the lone dissenting vote.

What they're saying: Jaklich said he has been in education for 40 years, starting as a teacher and coach, working his way up to principal and superintendent positions.

"I realize the importance of the focus on every child, every classroom, every day. I also understand coming into Judson, we have some challenges that we have to deal with, and they're very big challenges, but they're not challenges that we can't overcome. What we have to do is we have to make sure we keep those issues in front of us instead of between us," Jaklich told Community Impact.

One of Bexar County’s oldest community nonprofit organizations is set to celebrate a big milestone throughout the rest of 2026.

How we got here: The YMCA of Greater San Antonio is celebrating its 150th anniversary of serving communities in South Central Texas.

“We’re not just celebrating our history, we’re looking to our future in the community,” Louis Lopez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, said at a Feb. 16 press event kicking off the celebration.

What’s happening: Throughout 2026, the YMCA will host events at various area branches to celebrate this milestone.

Check out the anniversary webpage here to see a complete list of events.

The official 150th celebration will take place on Sept. 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. More details will be released closer to the event.

• Branches across the greater San Antonio area

Thousands of students who apply for Texas’ education savings accounts will likely not be accepted into the first year of the program, application data from the state comptroller’s office shows.

What's happening: Over 101,000 students had applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts as of Feb. 15. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. March 17.

Program funding is capped at $1 billion for the 2026-27 school year, meaning between 90,000 and 100,000 students will likely be accepted. With demand expected to outpace available funding, applications will be prioritized through a need- and income-based lottery system.

Zooming in: Over 70% of program applicants were from low- or middle-income households, according to data from the comptroller’s office. Under Senate Bill 2, the 2025 law that created the program:

• “Low-income” is defined as families with annual household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or about $66,000 for a family of four.
• “Middle-income” is defined as families with incomes at or below 500% of the federal poverty line, or about $165,000 for a family of four.