SATX-NEM: Impact 10/6/2025

Three candidates will be vying for the Place 7 trustee position at Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD on Nov. 4.

What you need to know: The election will be contested between incumbent Belinda Evans, Ciera Wilkerson and Jeffrey Kerlick.

Evans was elected in November 2021 after beating Tony J. Lehman. She had replaced outgoing board President Amy Driesbach, as previously reported by Community Impact. 

Before you go: Learn more about each candidate ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Early voting begins Oct. 20 and will end Oct. 31. Candidates were asked to answer the questions provided in 50 words or fewer and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Take note of these public events going on across the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom later this fall.

Workforce Career Fair
Students can learn more about careers in social media, marketing, logistics, computing and more at this fair connecting them directly with employers.

• Northeast Lakeview College, 1201 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City

• Xeriscape Gardens, 7302 Sage Oak, Live Oak

• Sip Wine & Cocktail Bar, 232 Brite Road, Cibolo

• Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Northeast San Antonio area has a brand new, state-of-the-art pickleball facility.

Texas Pickle Hall celebrated its opening at 201 Shin Oak Drive in Live Oak with a ribbon cutting Sept. 29—although the hall officially opened Oct. 3.

The details: Texas Pickle Hall offers 28,700 square feet of playing space and features 12 courts. The hall also has a climate control system with air purification. Chief Operating Office of Texas Pickle Hall said courts are open to the public and there are also membership options that include competitions, lessons and more. In the future, the hall will boast an outdoor bar and food trucks.

Digging deeper: As the parent of a child with autism, Komet said he wanted to open a pickleball facility that was accessible and built for all people to enjoy.

“We hyper-engineered the building for accessibility,” he said. “I wanted a place that was physically and mentally comfortable for everyone.”

• 201 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak

From Oct. 13-19, Texas residents will not have to pay to apply to in-state public colleges and universities.

The details: During Free College Application Week, application fees will be waived for all Texas residents applying to undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities located in Texas. First-time college students, transfer students and students returning to school are eligible, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

To qualify for the fee waiver, all applications must be submitted through ApplyTexas, the state’s college application portal.

What they're saying: “Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in an Aug. 29 news release. “By supporting our students today, we are investing in a stronger Texas tomorrow.” 

Put in perspective: Most high school seniors apply to 5-10 colleges or universities and each application costs about $60-$75, state lawmakers estimated in June.

A major shakeup at H-E-B, a New Braunfels brewery shutting its doors and a historic hotel renovation in San Antonio are just a few of the highlights from Community Impact's coverage of the San Antonio area from Sept. 29-Oct. 3.

• H-E-B's president to step down in January
• Faust Brewing Company announces closure in New Braunfels
• Public hearing to be held on New Braunfels wastewater permit
• Wurstfest celebrates German culture while supporting local nonprofits
• Historic San Antonio hotel undergoes renovation
• Lefko Plastics picks New Braunfels for expansion