The Local Guide
The stuff you actually want to know before you move here.
Not '5 tips for buyers.' Real local knowledge about Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels: the neighborhoods, the food, the events, and the honest real estate advice. Written by someone who lives it.
Local Life
From One-Room Schoolhouse to Full Campus: How Cibolo Grew SCUC ISD
For a lot of us, the schools are why we chose Cibolo. Here's how SCUC ISD grew alongside the neighborhoods, from Cibolo Valley Elementary to Friday nights at Steele.
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Local Life
Rainy Day New Braunfels: Where We Go When the Rivers Wait
When the tubes stay on the rack and the Guadalupe and Comal are tucked away, New Braunfels does not go quiet. It just shifts gears. Here is where we spend a rainy afternoon.
July 7, 2026
Buyer Advice
Price Cut or Rate Buy-Down? How to Ask for the Right Thing
The lowest price does not always mean the lowest monthly payment. Here is when to negotiate the price down and when seller concessions toward a rate buy-down do more for you.
July 7, 2026
Local Life
The Quiet Side of the Comal
If you've only seen the Comal from the Tube Chute on a Saturday, you haven't met the river locals live beside. Here's where, and when, New Braunfels keeps it calm.
June 24, 2026
Local Life
First Bites in Cibolo: New Independent Eateries on Main Street
Park once on Main Street and you can go coffee to dinner to dessert on foot. Here's the walkable Cibolo strip, from breakfast at The Rooted Fork to a cone at Scoop at the Mill.
June 23, 2026
Local Life
Sunday Nights and Wednesday Lights: Adult Leagues at Thulemeyer Park
Schertz has an unofficial social calendar: kickball on Sunday nights, co-ed softball under the Wednesday lights. Here's how the adult leagues at Thulemeyer Park work, and how to get on a team.
June 22, 2026
Local Life
Where Cibolo Kids Train Year-Round
The weekend rhythm in Cibolo runs down FM 78, from the Sports Complex to Niemietz Park. Here's where families find youth soccer, flag football, and low-pressure leagues all year.
June 19, 2026
Local Life
Friday Night Dinner in Schertz: A Local Guide to Eating Close to Home
It's Friday, everyone's hungry, and someone suggests driving into San Antonio. Here's the case for staying in Schertz, from Tex-Mex at Garcia's to barbecue at the Purple Pig.
June 17, 2026
Local Life
Veterans Park, Universal City: the one we actually use
Eight acres on Cibolo Creek with a jet-themed playground, disc golf, and the best small-town parade around. The honest local rundown.
June 15, 2026Area Guide
Schertz vs. Cibolo: which one is actually for you?
They get lumped together for good reason, but the day-to-day, schools, and price points are not the same. Here's the honest breakdown.
June 1, 2026Seller Advice
Why some homes sit while the one down the street sells
It's almost never the market. Here's what's really going on, and what to do about it before you list.
May 20, 2026Local Life
Where locals actually eat in Schertz and Cibolo
The breakfast tacos, the patio spots, and the places worth the drive. Updated as new spots earn it.
May 10, 2026Thinking about a move? Start with a conversation.
No pressure, no script. Tell me what you're weighing and I'll give you a straight read on the market and your options.