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Greetings Schertz! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Do you know anything about Schertz’s 2015 Christmas Eve killing?
- How a Schertz guard hit two buzzer beaters in one game
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Schertz? Post it to Schertz photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Schertzfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Schertzfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Schertz PD seeks tips into murder of businessman on Christmas Eve in 2015 (ksat.com) — Schertz police are renewing their call for tips in the unsolved Christmas Eve 2015 killing of local businessman Henry Gutierrez Jr., found shot at his home on FM 3009. Investigators, including state and federal partners, are still working leads, and Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $75,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.
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• Warren's Devin Petersen named E-N boys basketball Player of the Week (expressnews.com) — A standout performance from Schertz John Paul II guard DJ Miller earned a mention in this week’s boys basketball honors after he hit two clutch buzzer beaters in an overtime win against Castle Hills. The feature also spotlights Warren’s Devin Petersen as Player of the Week and several other San Antonio-area athletes reaching big milestones.
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📸 Around Schertz
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Schertz
- Toddler Storytime
Schertz Public Library , 798 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
10:15 am - Preschool Storytime
Schertz Public Library , 798 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
11:00 am - Baby & Me Storytime
Schertz Public Library , 798 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
10:15 am - Toddler Storytime
Schertz Public Library , 798 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
11:00 am - Preschool Storytime
Schertz Public Library , 798 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
12:00 pm - Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation
SSLGC Administration Office Building , 108 W. Mountain Street , Seguin
1:30 pm - Schertz UMC Food Pantry Distribution
Universal City Veterans Park , 737 East Aviation Blvd. , Universal City
6:00 pm - Knights of Columbus Schertz Big Boss Gun Schow
The Chamber , 509 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
4:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Schertz Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2025 December Chamber Luncheon
Schertz Civic Center , 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. #5 , Schertz
11:15 am - 12/18 Ribbon Cutting: Direct Auto Insurance
HEB , 12018 Perrin Beitel Suite 100 , San Antonio
3:00 pm - Schertz UMC Food Pantry Distribution
Universal City Veterans Park , 737 East Aviation Blvd. , Universal City
6:00 pm - Knights of Columbus Schertz Big Boss Gun Schow
Mikulski Hall (Knights of Columbus) , 509 Schertz Parkway , Schertz
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, first time buyer here seriously considering buying one of these new homes around Converse area from one of the companies I don't wish to name and I thought it sounded like a good deal somewhat until someone told me a realtor could get me a
better deal. Anybody care to steer me in the right direction before I make a big decision I would greatly appreciate it. I've made enough bad… (Nextdoor Windy Meadows)
- Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Schertz. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Schertz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schertz here.
🗞 Nearby News
Converse
- BCSO, San Antonio police in pursuit of stolen vehicle suspect in east Bexar County (ksat.com)
- Converse light show shines for possibly its final holiday season (sanantonioreport.org)
New Braunfels
- Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery opens first New Braunfels shop (mysanantonio.com)
- Industry Experts Highlight Safety Updates in Modern Spray Foam Insulation Materials (bakercityherald.com)
- Texans Say This Little-Known Central Texas Lake Is Truly Unforgettable (newstalk940.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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