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Index & Credits

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Letter From the Chamber

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Welcome to Joint Base San Antonio

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Arrival

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Commands

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Housing

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Morale, Welfare & Recreation

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Child & Youth Services

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Leisure & Recreation

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Military & Family Readiness

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History Ft. Sam Houston

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Lackland AFB

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Randolph AFB

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Welcome to San Antonio

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Real Estate

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Shopping & Dining

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Local Schools & Universities

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Medical

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New Braunfels

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Surrounding Communities

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Director of Operations Jessica Perez

Art Director Azucena Hernandez

Editor Steven Quann

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A Letter from the

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Chamber of Commerce

elcome to the Great City of San Antonio – also known as Military City U.S.A.!

This publication contains a guide to everything you need to know about San Antonio – from establishing a new home in San Antonio, to local events, restaurants, schools and companies that offer special programs just for military families.

If your goal is to become a part of the fabric of San Antonio and to enjoy everything San Antonio has to offer, I encourage you to get involved with the community in some way be it a church, a school or a local charity.

Additionally, I also want to invite you to be a part of The Chamber’s annual Celebrate America’s Military (CAM) events, which are held the week before and week of Veteran’s day (Nov. 11) each year. I am proud to say that San Antonio hosts the largest of its kind in the nation.

During the celebration, we host breakfast and luncheon events, a Spirit of America Dinner and help sponsor other exciting events like a carnival for military families and the annual air show. We also play a part in the Annual Veteran’s Day parade. The CAM events are a way for the business community to say “Thank You” to our military for the sacrifices you and your family make every day.

I encourage you to keep a copy of this publication in your top drawer, and take time to read through it so you don’t miss a single benefit of living in this wonderful city. I am honored to be one of the first to welcome you.

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Richard Perez, President & CEO The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome to Joint Base San Antonio!

elcome to Joint Base San Antonio and the great state of Texas. The joint basing idea was born as a result of Congress authorizing the Department of Defense to conduct a Base Realignment and Closure Round (BRAC) in 2005. BRAC was implemented in the hope of achieving several goals: to eliminate excess infrastructure; to reshape the military; to pursue cooperation between all five military services, or “jointness;” to optimize military readiness and to realize significant monetary savings in support of transforming the DoD. BRAC 2005 was designed to reconfigure current infrastructure into one in which operational capacity maximizes both war fighting capability and efficiency. By creating these joint organizational and basing solutions, DoD will facilitate multi-service missions, reduce waste and duplication of capabilities and services, save money, and free up resources to recruit quality people, modernize equipment and infrastructure

and to develop the capabilities needed to meet 21st Century threats.

Under the BRAC Joint Basing plan for San Antonio, a city which at one time was home to five military bases and is still aptly termed “Military City USA,” installation support functions at Fort Sam Houston have combined with those at Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases to form the DoD’s largest military base organization, Joint Base San Antonio.

In San Antonio, 49 support functions at the three joint base installations are run by the 502nd Air Base Wing, a command headed by an Air Force brigadier general. The 502nd ABW encompasses three subordinate support groups - one at each of the three San Antonio military bases.

Support functions are designated by the following categories: • Command Support - safety, public affairs, legal, inspector general, procurement, chaplain, history and financial management • Community Services - morale, welfare & recreation, youth programs, family services and lodging operation • Environmental Services - compliance, pollution prevention, conservation and

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restoration Facilities: utilities, pest control, custodial & refuse collection, grounds & pavement maintenance, real property leases and management & engineering Fire & Emergency Services - fire department, emergence response services and readiness (crisis response) Housing - family housing and dormitory management Human Resources - military personnel and management analysis Information Technology - IT services Logistics - supply, munitions, laundry, vehicle operations and food services Operational Mission Services - airfield operations and small arms & firing ranges Security Services (Military Police) - law enforcement, physical security and installation protection

With the advent of joint basing, Fort Sam Houston now houses the Medical Education Training Campus (METC). This means all enlisted medical service members, from every branch of the military, train to become combat-capable medics and other medicallycentered technicians there.

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Another primary component of BRAC concerns military medical research facilities. The 150,000 square-foot Joint Center of Excellence for Battlefield Health and Trauma research next to BAMC will bring together tri-service research teams to enhance the delivery of combat casualty care. The nearby Tri-Service Research laboratory is a 181,000 square-foot structure housing research efforts that examine the health and safety effects of exposure to a variety of stressors in the field.

Plus, the Intrepid National Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center is providing

state-of-the-art care for servicemen and women who have experienced debilitating wounds on the battlefield. It provides military amputees with improved rehabilitation resources by using advanced prosthetics, computerized and video monitoring, bio-mechanical studies and advanced physical therapy modalities and methods. The Center, which cost about $30 million, offers healthcare on a comprehensive approach – physical, occupational, social, mental and nutritional help. It also houses an administrative center for physician teams including

orthopedic surgeons, prosthetists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, gait therapists, dieticians, social workers, technicians and researchers.

Two 21-room houses are built next to the Center to house the families of veterans undergoing rehabilitation there.

Known collectively as the Fisher House, this residential facility has a day care and a recreational center for residing families.

Plans for improvement there also include a children’s support space to help children of wounded warriors understand and manage challenges associated with their parent’s condition and treatment.

Additionally, a 132,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility opened on Fort Sam Houston. The facility provides outpatient services in Family Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Behavioral Health, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, as well as Laboratory, Radiology and Pharmacy services.

Active-duty military personnel and their families as well as military retirees may receive healthcare services at the facility. They will also treat additional personnel coming to Fort Sam Houston as part of other BRAC actions.

Its location is extremely convenient for active-duty military personnel and their families, and even for many military retirees who live in San Antonio. It also contains the TRICARE service center offering assistance and information on the military beneficiary care program.

As you can see, Joint Base San Antonio serves many purposes and has been a great success. We hope you enjoy your stay.

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About 10,000 servicemen and women are under instruction at METC at any one time; approximately 47,000 of them will graduate yearly. The METC complex, which is completed, encompasses about 1.9 million square feet of facilities, including dorms, classrooms, laboratories, a physical fitness center and an 80,000-square foot dining facility that is believed to be the largest in the Army’s inventory.

When one considers also that all Air Force enlisted personnel are trained at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, and when the number of instructor pilots and unmanned aircraft system operators trained at nearby Randolph AFB are added to those student totals at Lackland AFB and the number of METC graduates, the result is this: Joint Base San Antonio now teaches and houses more DoD students than at any other U.S. military installation.

Also, with the inclusion of aerial operations happening at Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases, Joint Base San Antonio controls and administers more active runways than at any other DoD base.

Additionally, Joint Base San Antonio now hosts the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station Headquarters, which services as the region’s processing station for all applicants preparing to join the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

All new recruits in the region must process through the San Antonio MEPS before being assigned to initial service training.

Besides hosting a number of widely diverse tenant units, Joint Base San Antonio is home to the DoD’s largest hospital, Fort Sam Houston’s Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC).

BAMC itself is an integral component of San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), a command created in 2005 when BRAC directed the realignment of the inpatient medical function of the 59th Medical Wing, located at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB, to BAMC.

By September 2011, BAMC absorbed all inpatient services from WHMC and provides all inpatient tertiary care as well as all trauma and emergency medical care.

Changes made to BAMC as a result of new construction there added almost 760,000 square feet to the existing hospital, expanding it by roughly 50 percent. A multi-story

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FORT SAM HOUSTON

Arrival

Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston elcome to Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston! You are now part of a history that goes back to 1845, when the original Post at San Antonio was founded in the Alamo City. During that time, the Army established a garrison and regional headquarters utilizing rented buildings from the city and a Quartermaster supply depot in the Alamo. The Post was officially designated as Fort Sam Houston in 1890 and expanded again in 1905 with the Cavalry and Light Artillery Post.

Fort Sam Houston eventually evolved into the “Home of Army Medicine” after World War II and into the “Home of Military Medicine” with the establishment of the Medical Education and Training Campus in 2010.

The long history of the installation is one of the primary reasons that Fort Sam Houston boasts the largest number of historic structures out of any base in the United States.

Careful preservation of these more than 900 buildings, and other historic areas, allows the

post to live with its history while being surrounded by examples of the traditions of excellence established when the first soldier arrived here.

The post is proud of its historic role and the many initiatives to retain the historic character of the installation while serving as a modern model Joint Base for the future. A future that will most likely see many changes occur, and a future that the Army is ready for.

Many of America’s finest military personnel have served at Fort Sam Houston over the years. We hope you take pride in the legacy to which you belong now.

Upon arrival at Fort Sam Houston, officers should sign-in or register at the headquarters unit to which they have been assigned or attached. Enlisted soldiers should sign-in at the orderly room of the organization to which they have been assigned or attached. All soldiers, officers and enlisted should check with their unit personnel NCO and reference security processing.

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Documents to Hand Carry • • • •

DA Form 31 (original), Leave Form Unit Clearance Documents Five copies of orders Records: Dental, Medical and Personnel

Newcomers’ Briefing Newcomers’ Briefing is designed to help integrate the family into the community and to link support services and information to newly arrived families. Newcomers have the opportunity to gather information from more than 50 agencies. Each month the Extravaganza celebrates a different theme. Newcomers’ Extravaganza is held the last Tuesday of each month, January through November (not held in December).

One Stop In/Out Processing 1704 Stanley Road, Building 367 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Processing at Fort Sam Houston is all done in one convenient location. This processing center has the following offices:

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Personnel Processing Phone: (210) 221-9274/1008 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 7:30-15:00 Closed for Lunch: 11:30-13:00 In-Process: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Out-Processing: Tuesday and Thursday Personnel processing administers the installation’s electronic out-processing system, processes incoming military personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of their military records and ensures soldiers are deployment ready upon reporting to their ultimate assignment unit. It coordinates with the officer or Enlisted Strength Management Section appropriately, to ensure proper assignment of incoming personnel.

ID Card Section Phone: (210) 221-0415 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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authorized family members, and to other authorized recipients. It also issues civilian ID cards to designated civilian personnel.

This service is by appointment only, so call ahead.

Transportation

Phone: (210) 221-1605 Hours of Operation Mon, Tues, Thurs. Friday: 7:30-15:15 Wednesday 7:30-13:45 (Limited service on Fridays) The transportation department arranges shipment and storage of personal property in connection with official orders (PCS, TDY Deployment). Requests for shipment/storage are done at group briefings.

Finance Department 2410 Jassup RD. Phone: (210) 221-2025 Building - 4023 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m./Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday open at 10:00 a.m.

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The Finance Department provides in and out processing, separation and retirement, and permanent change of station travel processing. Individual payments processed include PCS travel advances and settlements, advance of military pay for PCS, DITY payments, TLE payments and emergency payments when necessary due to missing entitlements or erroneous collections. During in, out, and transition processing, soldier accounts are reviewed and corrected to ensure proper and timely payment of military pay and allowances. These include changes in Basic Allowance for housing, family separation and overseas.

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Official Travel Office Phone: (210) 221-1629 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

This department prepares reservations and issues tickets for all OCONUS travel (TDY and PCS) for all civilian, permanent party, students and their dependents.

Housing Management Office Phone: (210) 221-0881 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Housing Management Office assists Soldiers in finding suitable OffPost Housing in the San Antonio Area.

Assistance is provided for PTDY, in home and apartment rentals, purchasing, selling or renting a home, and applying for utility waivers.

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Vehicle Inspections

Vehicle Registration (On Post)

Vehicle Laws

Annual automobile inspections are required in Texas and must be completed before registering an automobile or obtaining a Texas license plate. Vehicle inspections are done at some local gas and inspection stations at the cost of $14.50 for in-state vehicles.

Seatbelts You and your passengers must always wear seatbelts while driving. You will be ticketed and issued heavy fines if seatbelts are not secured. State law requires that all children under age eight or at least 4 feet 9 inches be properly restrained in child seats.

State Laws Texas State law requires you to have sufficient liability insurance and a valid driver’s license in order to operate a vehicle. The term “vehicle” generally includes automobiles, motorcycles, vans, trailers and boats regularly parked or garaged overnight. Furthermore, your vehicle must be properly registered.

Motorcycles and their operators are subject to special laws.

Auto Liability Insurance In Texas, drivers who wish to operate their automobiles must be covered with at least liability insurance in accordance with the Texas Motor Safety Responsibility Act of 1981. Minimum limits are $30,000 to $60,000 bodily injury liability and $25,000 property damage liability for any licensed motor vehicle.

Communication Device

Vehicle drivers cannot use hand-held or hands-free communication devices such as cell phones, two way radios or electronic devices such as personal data assistants (PDA’s) while driving a vehicle. Vehicle drivers can operate these devices only once the vehicle has been safely stopped and the vehicle placed in park. This policy applies to all military and civilian personnel who operate vehicles on Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

Phone: (210) 221-2570 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

To register your car on post, bring your vehicle registration receipt, insurance card, driver’s license, and military or civilian ID card.

Drivers License - Texas Department of Public Safety 1633 Pat Booker Road Universal City, TX 78148 Phone: (210) 945-1900 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Active-duty military and family members who have a valid driver’s license from their home state do not have to get a Texas driver’s license; it is only necessary to take the written test. However, if the driver’s license has expired, even if only by one day, then the driving test will also have to be taken. If you own a vehicle and wish to obtain a Texas driver’s license, you need to show proof of insurance and Texas registration.

The minimum age for driving in Texas and Fort Sam Houston is 16 yrs. old with a driver’s education course.

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Vehicle Inspections Before registering your vehicle in Texas you will first need to have your vehicle inspected, this helps keep you and your passengers safe. Official vehicle inspection stations can be found conveniently near military bases in San Antonio.

Registration in the State of Texas Within 30 days of moving to Texas you will need to have your vehicle registered and titled. Tax offices can help with registering your vehicle and issuing Texas license plates.

You have up to 90 days after moving to Texas to secure a Texas driver’s license. If you present a current out of state driver’s license the written and driving test will be waived.

Auto Insurance Texas requires that a person may not operate a vehicle unless financial responsibility is established for the vehicle. Texas law requires minimum coverage of $30,000 per injured person up to a total of $60,000 for everyone injured in an accident, and $25,000 for property damage. This basic coverage is called 30/60/25 coverage.

Failure to show proof of insurance may result in towing the vehicle in question and additional fines.

Common Reasons for Inspection Failures Many inspections failures can be avoided.

Please see the following list of items that typically cause a vehicle to fail when not in place or not in the proper condition: 1. Windshield Wipers 2. Brakes 3. Bulbs (Including turn signals, stop lights and head lights) 4. Parking Brake 5. Tires

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COMMANDS COMMANDS

MEDCOM

COMMANDS

U.S Medical Command he MEDCOM took over the buildings and personnel of the 2-year-old U.S. Army Health Services Command (HSC), which was deactivated.

The MEDCOM gives the Surgeon General direct command authority, for the first time, over all Army medical activities and

operations in the U.S. and Europe except field medical units.

AMEDDC&S Army Medical Department Center and School In support of the health service, AMEDDC&S provides concepts, doctrine, and organizational structure that meet force requirements. AMEDDC&S provides the appropriate skills set to DOD, non-DOD, and Allied soldiers and leaders through individual training, soldierization, specialized/ functional skills and leadership development.

This command also creates training strategies, products and programs. AMEDDC&S consults and collaborates with internal and external agencies and commands in matters of common interests. In support of the Joint Base San Antonio community, AMEDDC&S provides base operations support and leadership development which provides the appropriate skill sets to DOD, non-DOD and Allied soldiers and leaders.

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USAISR

U.S Army Institute of Surgical Research, Medical Research and Material Command The mission of USAISR is to provide requirement-driven combat casualty care medical solutions and products for injured soldiers from self-aid through definitive care across the full spectrum of military operations. It also provides state-of-the-art burn, trauma, and critical care to DOD beneficiaries around the world, and supports Burn Special Medical Augmentation Response Teams.

U.S. ARMY NORTH U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) The purpose of USARNORTH is to conduct Homeland Defense (HLD) and Civil Support (CS) operations, and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) activities as the Army Service Component Comment (ASCC) to U.S. Northern Command in order to protect the American people and their way of life.

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COMMANDS On order, USANORTH commands and controls deployed forces as a Joint Task Force (JTF) or Joint Force Land Component Command (JFLCC).

U.S. ARMY SOUTH U.S. Army South (Sixth Army) USARSO’s mission is to provide and sustain trainee and ready Army forces in order to support full-spectrum military operations – from theater security cooperation to war fighting. This is part of the U.S. Southern Command’s effort to promote regional stability and to ensure successful crisis response or decisive victory.

IMCOM - HQ Installation Management Command The mission of IMCOM is to provide staff supervision, policy guidance, interpretation, program evaluation and technical assistance concerning the equitable, effective and efficient management of budget and manpower resources for IMCOM – and assigned garrisons.

5th Recruiting Brigade San Antonio Recruiting Battalion The Brigade’s mission is to recruit with integrity the high quality of men and women necessary to meet the needs of the United States Army and Army Reserve, including AMEDDC&S, Chaplains, Officer Candidates, Warrant Officer Flight Candidates and Technical Warrant Officers (USAR).

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HOUSING Living on Post he privatization of Fort Sam Houston housing took effect on March 1, 2005. The partnership between the Department of Army and Lincoln Military Housing is called Fort Sam Houston Family Housing, LP (FSHFH), which owns and operates military housing on post. The goal of the public-private partnership is to eliminate inadequate housing and provide soldiers and their families with improved homes and high quality community and recreational amenities.

The FSHFH partnership will construct, improve and maintain Fort Sam Houston family housing for the next 50 years, and assume responsibility over every aspect of family housing operations on post. Property management services are provided by Lincoln Military Housing (LMH).

The Fort Sam Houston Family Housing, LP website contains wait lists, floor plans, photos, maps, resident newsletters and other miscellaneous information for future and current residents of Fort Sam Houston.

Off Post The Housing Office has current listings of off-post homes and apartments, and they can also assist you by answering questions on purchasing a home or qualifying for a home loan.

This office will handle your application for

on-post government quarters. If you are going to be looking for off-post housing, the news is fairly good. The cost of living in San Antonio is the lowest among large U.S. cities, according to the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.

The local cost of living is presently 5.5% below the national average. However, housing rental costs are high. If you are considering buying in the San Antonio area, you are in a choice market. Ideal year-round weather, reasonable land costs, and favorable city regulations and fees make owning a home affordable.

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Transient Lodging Information

Building 592 and Building 3625 Phone: (210) 357-2705 Hours of Operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week This office provides lodging for TDY personnel, OBC/OAC students and retirees on leisure travel or hospital appointments.

Benner Barracks 2091 Wilson Way Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 221-2087 Benner Barracks with 144 coed suites is for unaccompanied single soldiers E-5 and below. Each suite has two separate rooms with a common area that has a kitchenette and latrine. Almost self-contained, it offers a mailroom, laundry room and a recreation room. Since cooking is not allowed in the

rooms, a kitchen is available for those who enjoy cooking. The facility also has common areas where you can watch TV, entertain guests, DVD rental machines, and vending machines. Visitors are allowed to visit residents during visiting hours. For those who like outside activities, Benner Barracks boasts basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. For those lazy days in summer, you can use the large pavilion for a Texas size cook-out.

Army North, the United States Army South, the Army Medical Command headquarters and the Navy Regional Recruiting. It is commonly referred to as the “Home of Army Medicine”. The host wing at Fort Sam Houston is the 502nd Air Base Wing. In October of 2010, Fort Sam Houston joined Lackland and Randolph Air Force Base to become Joint Base San Antonio under the Air Force administration.

Weather in the Fort Sam Houston area tends to be hot in the summer with temperatures in the 80s and cool in the winter with the temperatures in the 50s. Annual rainfall in the area is 32 inches with the wettest month being May. August is the warmest month, and January is the coldest. Local housing options are available nearby in cities such as San Antonio, Kirby and Converse. Fort Sam Houston’s units include the United States Army South, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, and The San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station.

The www.jbsa.af.mil website contains wait lists, floor plans, photos, maps, resident newsletters and other miscellaneous information for future and current residents of Fort Sam Houston.

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MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

MORALE,&WELFARE Recreation he Morale at Fort Sam Houston is responsible for all things recreational and for helping increase morale of the Soldiers and their Families through support services to ensure the welfare of all family units. The MWR has four major programs including Business Operations; Child, Youth, and School Services; Military and Family Readiness and the Community Recreation Division. All of these programs

and the many others coordinated by the MWR seek to improve the quality of life and morale for all who serve at Fort Sam Houston. The MWR can be contacted by phone at (210) 221-2606.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) General Information

Building: 272, Benner Barracks The following programs are offered for Soldiers serving at Fort Sam Houston and their Families:

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The Fort Sam Houston BOSS Program was implemented in June 1994 with the primary intent to improve the quality of life for the single Soldier on the installation. Since its implementation, the BOSS Program has won many awards. At the 2007 Department of the Army Worldwide BOSS Forum, the Fort Sam Houston BOSS Program won “Best Installation in the Army” for the small category and the Silver Award for the President’s Volunteer Service Award category. In August of 2008, this program won that distinction again for the second consecutive year. The program has won over $30,000 in award money that is used to further the goal of the program: To improve the life of the single Soldier.

The single Soldiers on the BOSS Program Committee know that their program exists on the installation as the United Voice of the Single Soldiers and that someone is listening.

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What is BOSS? BOSS is a dynamic Department of Army Program that single Soldiers can join to enhance their Quality of Life, Contribute to Community Service and assist in the planning and execution of their own Recreation and Leisure activities. It is designed to be the collective voice for the single Soldier and supports and compliments the chain of command’s mission.

Who is BOSS? Although the BOSS Program is focused on single Soldiers, it is open to Marines, Navy, Airman, Reserve, National Guard, Coast Guard, unaccompanied Service members, Foreign Service members, Department of Defense personnel, married personnel and any other guest; just

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about anyone can participate in this dynamic program.

BOSS Mission To enhance the morale and welfare of single Soldiers, increase Soldier retention, and sustain combat readiness through planning and executing, community service events, recreation and leisure activities, and identifying quality of life issues for resolution.

issues are forwarded to the Army Family Action Plan Conference for possible DA resolution.

Recreation and Leisure Fun activities are planned by the BOSS council working in conjunction with the MWR Advisor and the Garrison CSM. These events are geared towards the desires of the single Soldiers on that installation

Quality of Life

Community Service

Quality of Life includes those issues that Soldiers can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, living environment, or personal growth and development. Issues raised during BOSS meetings will be directed to the appropriate command or staff agency for resolution on the installation. Army-wide

BOSS makes a difference by volunteering in community projects and events. This is always voluntary in nature, and Soldiers find this to be personally rewarding.

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CHILD YOUTH Services

hild & Youth Services (CYS) programs are basic supports for the family. The aim is to enhance and expand the parent relationship with the child. The CYS programs do not substitute, compete with, or diminish the role of the parent, but act as a support system to the family. Therefore, we encourage parents to take part in the program and participate in various aspects of the program. Parents will be given the opportunity to observe their child(ren) and childcare providers within each program, have daily contact with staff members, serve as volunteers and submit suggestions. CYS Services mission statement: Army Child, Youth & School Services (CYSD) -Reducing the conflict between mission and parental responsibilities.

Child and Youth Liaison Education Outreach Services (CLEOS)

programs are in addition to Parent Central.

Child Development Center

Building - 2530 Phone: (210) 221-5002 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The Child Development Center (CDC) offers a developmentally age-appropriate program for infants and children six weeks through five years of age.

Teen Center Building 2515 Phone: (210) 221-3164 The Teen Center provides a number of programs designed to help teens successfully transition to adulthood and to instill character and leadership qualities in them. There are several programs associated with the new Teen Center including:

Torch Clubs Younger adolescents need positive group experiences to help them gain qualities like tolerance, civic responsibility, community involvement, and leadership skills so they can become responsible, caring and productive American citizens. Boys and Girls Club members aged 11-13 are eligible for the Tuesday meetings. Torch Club members learn to work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.

Keystone Clubs Boys and Girls Club teens aged 14-18 can participate in the Keystone club, designed to promote and cultivate character and effective leadership. Keystoning is one of the premier leadership and service programs in America since its inception in 1964. With adult guidance, teens are give opportunity to make

2797 Stanley Road Phone: (210) 221-4871 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fort Sam Houston CLEOS offer a variety of programs divided into age-appropriate categories: before and after school care, seasonal holiday camps, clubs/activities, homework center and computer lab, community service, leisure and recreation, instructional classes, youth sports, music, arts and crafts, and Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. These

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CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES decisions and serve others. The Club, which meets on Wednesdays, consists of an adult advisor and approximately eight to 15 youths who elect officers and implement activities in six core program areas: Character and Leadership, Service to Club and Community, Education and Career Exploration, Free Enterprise, Unity, and Social Recreation.

All activities stress service and leadership.

Smart Girls This program is for small-groups to focus on health, fitness, prevention/education and selfesteem enhancement. It is designed to help the development of girls ages eight to 12 and 13-17.

Meeting on Tuesdays, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.

Passport to Manhood This program promotes and teaches responsibility to Club boys ages 11-14, and consists of 14 sessions, each of which concentrates on a specific aspect of manhood. Meeting on Fridays, the program underscores the notion that each youth is on a personal journey of maturation and growth and reinforces positive behavior.

National Fine Arts Exhibit Program

This year-round program, which meets on Mondays, encourages artistic expression among Club members ages six to 18. Displaying members’ drawings, paintings, prints, collages, mixed media and sculpture pieces at local and regional exhibits, the program gives children and youths the opportunity to have their art shown and judged by a panel for potential inclusion in the National Fine Arts Exhibit.

Other Programs Club Tech (Thursdays), Imagemakers National Photography Program (ages six to18), and Triple Play (Mondays), which helps youth learn how to make healthier choices for the mind, body and soul.

School Liaison Services Building - 2797 Phone: (210) 221-2256 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 0:700-16:00 Services offered include: registering youth in the local school system, coordinating education transition related resources, collaborating with parents to ensure academic success, educating parents on the local school system policies, supporting home school families, and supplying resource materials on primary, secondary, and post-secondary education.

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CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES Family Child Care Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Admin) Family Child Care (FCC) offers age-appropriate care for infants and children four weeks through 12 years of age in certified FCC homes on and off the installation. Hourly, full and part-time, extended and long-term care is offered. The FCC program offers family members self-employment opportunities, which include no-cost training and start-up support.

School Age Services 1705 Dodd Boulevard

Phone: (210) 221-4466/4455 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

(Administrative) Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-18:00 School Age Services (SAS) offer age-appropriate activities for children in first through fifth grades.

Some activities offered through SAS are: Computer technology/lab, homework center/power hour, science, nature, cooking, fine arts, special interest clubs, bowling, life skills, 4-H clubs, Boys and Girls Club of America affiliates, games, arts and crafts, music and sports.

Programs include: self-directed and programmed age-appropriate activities, before and after school

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care, holiday, summer, and day camps, hourly program/open recreation, and special needs inclusion.

SAS has a new program offering pick-up for school aged children who are participating in after-school activities. The following schools are currently part of the program: Royal Ridge, Wilshire Elementary, St. Pius X, and East Terrell Hills Elementary. Fees are assessed according to Total Family Income Category.

Middle School and Teens (MST) 1630 Watkins Boulevard Phone: (210) 221-3502 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 15:00-20:00 The Middle School/Junior Teen Program offer programs for youths in 6th through 8th grades.

Some programs and activities offered are: before and after school programs, holiday/summer camp, clubs/activities, school partnership, homework center and computer lab, high adventure, sponsorship, community services, Ultimate Journey, Junior Teen Council, San Antonio Teens (SAT), Smart Moves, developmental programs, and accelerated reading.

Youth Sports Building: 1630 Phone: (210) 221-5513 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Youth Sports offer recreational sports opportunities for children and youths aged 3 to 18 years.

Football, cheerleading and soccer are offered in the fall, basketball, T-ball, coach pitch, and track are offered in spring; golf, track, coed softball, sports clinics, and Summer Hoops are offered in the summer. For more information, contact the Sport office or Central Registration.

Skies Unlimited: Schools of Knowledge, Information, Exploration and Skills Phone: (210) 221-3381 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

School Liaison Services offer instructional classes in the following arenas: Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Tennis, Driver’s Education, Piano and Dance. Please see the website for current class offerings.

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CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES United States Department Agriculture (USDA) Program Family Child Care providers participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

This program reimburses providers for meals to the children in their care, including their own.

It also ensures the children are receiving nutritious and well-balanced meals and that providers receive financial compensation for participating.

The Family Child Care Program also sponsors an off base affiliate program. These providers are approved by both the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the FCC Office. The affiliates must follow the same regulations as the on base providers, and will receive the same benefits.

Services Offered

(contact the FCC office at (210) 221-3820 for all services below.)

Home Community Care Required to work primary UTA weekend and there is no one available to provide care during the hours required to work.

Returning Home Care Returning from a deployment of 30 days or more.

PLAYpass Pre-Deployment Child Care For use before deployment - 16 hrs. of child care for military members scheduled to deploy within 30 days.

Provide a copy of orders with request.

PLAYpass Deployment Child Care During deployment - 16 hrs. of child care for each child when spouse is deployed for 30 days or more.

Provide a copy of orders with request.

Child Care for Fallen Warriors Fallen military family member requiring hourly child care for appointments.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Child Care

to 12 months of age and who are on the waiting list for the child development center. Additionally, the subsidy program is offered to dependents with special needs and dependents needing child care services during swing and midnight shifts.

Volunteer Care

Permanent Change of Station Child Care - I am an Army, Marine, or Navy member assigned to an active duty AF Installation and I am requesting 20 hours of child care during my PCS move.

A PCS move is never easy and children can feel stressed too. The intent of this program is to provide parents the opportunity to have their children cared for while they are getting ready to leave a base or arriving at a new base....while packing, unpacking, in-processing, house hunting, attending briefings, etc. The Family Child Care office in collaboration with Military & Family Readiness and the Military Aid Society provide the child care only in licensed Family Child Care homes for the PCS program. Certificates are issued by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, bldg. 693, 555 F St. West on Randolph, AFB to active duty member or spouse on PCS orders either arriving at JBSA-bases or departing.

(Please bring one copy of your orders.) Certificates are good for child care within 60 days of issue. Certificates must be shown at the time care is provided to verify eligibility.

Those who volunteer through the Red Cross, Military Aid Society and Family Support Center for twenty or more hours a week are eligible to receive free child care services in a licensed FCC home. Certificates are issued by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, bldg. 693, 555 F St. West on Randolph, Certificate must be shown at the time of care to verify eligibility. For additional information, contact FCC at JBSA/FSH at 221-3820.

Subsidy Program

Unlicensed Care

The Family Child Care subsidy program will help working parents find high quality and affordable Infant care services. Parents seeking full-time child care services will be set in one of the six categories based on the family’s total annual income and pay the same rates in FCC homes as they would at one of the child care centers or school age programs on JBSA bases. Families eligible for the subsidy program at JBSA-FCC are active duty members, DOD employees, and Armed Forces retirees who have dependents between 6 weeks

Only licensed providers may provide care in government quarters. It is illegal for anyone in government quarters to provide more than 10 hours of care in a week or any amount of care on a regular or recurring basis. Failure to comply could result in loss of base housing privileges or possible personal liability suits. Families should be aware that the United States Air Force is not liable for problems occurring in unlicensed care.

Child Care Requirements Air Force Instruction 34-144 Family Child Care Programs and the Housing Regulations prohibit the use of privatized or base quarters for child care unless licensed by the 502d Force Support Group commander. Additionally, unlicensed providers are not permitted to advertise in base publications or post advertisements on base bulletin boards. Licensed homes can be identified by the FCC logo displayed in the window or on the front door.

Medical Care Experiencing a medical emergency for a family member.

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Golf Club

LEISURE & Recreation

Building 2901, Harry Wurzbach Road Ph: (210) 221-5863/5675 Hours of Operation Monday-Saturday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (Lighted Driving Range 6 a.m.-9 p.m.)

The Gold Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses, the La Loma and Salado Del Rio. In the past, both the All-Army Championships and the Texas Open have been held on these courses. The Gold Club features a practice chipping green, lighted driving range, private car storage, rental clubs, and 150 rental carts. Within the clubhouse, Mulligan’s offers a full menu of snack bar items.

The club also features a Pro Shop with topof-the-line equipment, men’s and women’s apparel, year-round lessons and clinics for beginners or seasoned players.

MWR Ticket and Tours Building 1395, Chaffee Road Phone: (210) 808-1376 Hours of Operation Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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The MWR Ticket office, located in the Sam Houston Club, offers discount tickets to local theme parks and attractions such as SeaWorld and Fiesta Texas, and to vacation destinations such as Walt Disney World. The ticket office also sells tickets to movies and special events happening in the local area.

Harlequin Building 2652, Harney Road Phone: (210) 222-9694 Box Office Hours Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

The Fort Sam Houston Harlequin Dinner Theatre provides a full evening of dining and live theatre. The theatre is nationally recognized and has won the coveted “Best in Festival” award seventeen times in the Army’s Festival of Performing Arts. A variety of shows are presented throughout the year in genres from musicals to mysteries and authors from Shakespeare to Simon.

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Sam Houston Community Center

Building 1395, Chaffee Road Phone: (210) 808-6262 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Sam Houston Community Center provides a relaxing atmosphere to meet friends or coworkers for lunch during the week and a hang out on the weekends. The Community Center also serves as a venue for conferences, training and social events.

The facility features the Ticket Office, Java Café, free WiFi, a game room for adults with pool tables and 12 flat screens

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with Direct TV cable. With over 3,000 sq ft, the Event Center has 5 different venues available for hosting your special event to include full service catering.

Bowling Center Building 2521, Schofield Road Phone: (210) 221-3683/4047 Hours of Operation Monday/Wednesday: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Thursday/Saturday: 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 p.m.- 6 p.m.

The Bowling Center offers a family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for a night out or a unit or office gathering. The center includes 24 lanes, a video arcade and a snack bar. Every Saturday evening the center features “Bowl-AJam.” Sundays are Family Bowling Day, and Soldier Appreciation Day is held on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Leagues are available for all skill levels.

Camp Bullis Recreation Area Phone: (210) 295-7577/7529 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hunting at Camp Bullis is open to all DOD ID card holders; however, active duty military personnel have priority. A Texas stage hunting license and a Camp Bullis hunting permit are required to hunt. The facility includes 125 rifle-hunting stands, 17 turkey hunting blinds, 20 archery hunting areas, 15 dove hunting areas, RV storage lot, and a hunting lodge. The lodge can be rented for unit parties or group get-togethers.

Another highlight is the pay-as-you-go catfish pond. The pond is restocked in March and June with three to five pound channel catfish. A fishing license is not required.

There is no daily fee.

Camp Bullis also features a Sportsman’s Range where shooters can fire personal firearms.

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Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Building 320, Wilson Road Phone: (210) 221-1234 This 68,000 sq. ft. facility includes a gymnasium, therapeutic massage sessions, scuba lessons, aerobics, martial arts, water aerobics, swimming lessons, a 25-meter indoor pool, lifeguard classes, racquetball courts, exercise room, cardiovascular room, weight rooms, locker rooms, sauna baths, towel services and hot tub. There is also a smoothie bar offering a variety of delicious beverages.

JBSA Recreation Area at Canyon Lake Phone: (830) 226-5357 The recreation area, located 50 miles north of San Antonio on the shore of Canyon Lake, offers a variety of activities which include: camping, fishing, boating, swimming, three covered picnic areas and two large pavilions.

Various lodging accommodations are available: three-bedroom mobile homes, screened cabanas, primitive camping sites and an RV park.

A full-service marina provides water sport equipment at reasonable prices. RV and boat storage are also available onsite.

Student Activity Center Building 1477, Corporal Johnson Phone: (830) 224-7250 Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 1-10 p.m., Sunday: 1-9 p.m.

The three-level building, situated in the heart of the Medical Education and Training Campus, sits on the grounds of the old Hacienda Recreation Center.

Central Post Gym

The main level features a large foyer with multiple seating areas where students can sit and visit, study or relax during lunch or after class.

Building 961, Patch Road Phone: (210) 221-3593 The Central Post gym supports the needs of the 187th Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical brigade, and the Army Medical Center and school faculty. The facility includes a fullsize basketball court, cardiovascular equipment, weight room, and locker room.

Equestrian Center

The Fitness Center on METC

Building 3550, Hawkins Road Phone: (210) 224-7207 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Equestrian Center offers a variety of activities for patrons of all ages and skill levels. Group and private lessons, pony rides, trail rides and boarding are available. Open horse shows are held throughout the year to give riders a chance to display their talents.

Building 1369, Williams Way Rd. Phone: (210) 808-5709 The Fitness Center on the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) is dedicated to providing fitness programs designed to enhance readiness and performance, promotes total fitness, esprit de corps and quality of life. Our goal is to provide fun a fitness environment that meet the needs of all fitness levels and keep exercise enthusiasts motivated as they pursue their fitness goals.

Fitness Center on the METC is also home to the Sports Office. Sports programs include Joint Students’ Intramural Sports and Special

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LEISURE & RECREATION Events, Intramural Sports, Varsity Sports and the Service Member Adaptive Reconditioning Program. Sports provide patrons with the opportunity to enhance morale and unit esprit de corps and offered to individuals and teams with competition and noncompetitive games.

Aquatic Center Building 3300, Williams Road Phone: (210) 221-4887 Our Center features a 50-meter Olympic size swimming pool which is open to patrons May through September. The center also features three large amusement park-style water slides, children’s pool, and playground. Lap lanes are also available.

Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library Building 1222, Harney Road Phone: (210) 221-4702/ 4387 Keep up with the latest news or check out your favorite book for some reading. The library offers: various materials and equipment for active duty military, dependents, retired military and Ft. Sam DOD civilians.

Hunting The 79th Texas Legislature passed HB 1076, which directs the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to waive all fees for hunting and fishing licenses for Texas residents currently on active duty as a member of the military. The new Texas Resident Active Duty Military “Super Combo” Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package (Type 510), which is free, will be available to any Texas resident who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty, including members of the Reserved or National Guard on active duty. This package includes all five state stamp endorsements (archery, freshwater fishing, and migratory game bird, saltwater fishing with a red drum tag and upland game bird). The Federal Waterfowl (duck) Stamp is not included. For a member of the military to qualify for a free “Super Combo,” he or she must have continuously resided in Texas for more than six months before obtaining the license. A member of the military who does not qualify as a Texas resident for the purpose of obtaining a military “Super Combo” in Texas may purchase any resident hunting and fishing license. For more information, call (512) 389-4846.

Hunter Education Class In accordance with new Army regulations, every person hunting on Army land is required to successfully complete a hunter’s education course. This requirement is mandatory at Camp Bullis as of the 2005 Hunting Season. The Outdoor Recreation Center at Camp Bullis will provide these classes in an effort to afford each individual that opportunity.

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MILITARY & Readiness FAMILY

s part of MWR, Military & Family Readiness/ Military and Family Readiness (MFR) equips people with the skills and support they need to face the challenges of military life (today as well as tomorrow). Their motto is “Self-help, Service, and Stability” and this defines the activities and services offered by MFR. All active-duty, U.S. Army Reservists and National Guard Service members on active duty exceeding 30 days, DA civilians, retirees and family members are eligible to use these services offered by MFR. MFR is a worldwide organization composed of hard working and caring individuals. Some of these individuals are civilian personnel who direct MFR activities, while others are volunteers who support staff and assist with various community service projects. When you join the Military and Family Readiness Volunteer family, you become a valuable asset to soldiers, their families and the agency staff.

The volunteer program provides an opportunity for you to gain experience in a professional atmosphere. We will assist you in finding a volunteer position that allows you to use your specific talents and interests.

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provide possible solutions for areas of concern.

2414 Stanley Road, Bldg 131 (210) 221-1612 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 730 a.m.- 12 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

After duty hours contact the American Red Cross at (210) 224-5151 Army Emergency Relief is the Army’s own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to “Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own.”

Armed Forces Team Building

Armed Forces Action Plan 3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 (210) 221-2336/2705 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Armed Forces Action Plan (AFAP) is a program designed to ensure that the well-being of soldiers and families in the Army keep pace with the changing times. AFAP gathers input from the people of the Army and Army leadership. AFAP is a way for Soldiers and families to say what is working and what is not, as well as to

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3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-2336/2705 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Armed Forces Team Building (AFTB) program at Fort Sam Houston is fortunate to have an active volunteer staff of 12 master trainers and 11 instructors. Fort Sam is the home of the Army Medic, the Army Medical Department (AMEDDC&S) Center and School, San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), and the Fifth U.S. Army Headquarters. With a large number of medical soldiers and their families and an ever-rotating number of soldier students and their families, the AFTB program runs a little differently than at other installations.

AFTB encourages new spouses, family members, soldiers and DA civilians to find out about Army life. Family member classes are offered in levels I, II, and III on a quarterly basis. These classes are open to soldiers

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Army Volunteer Corps 3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-0918/2705 Military and Family Readiness is the home to the Army Volunteer Corps, which is the center of volunteer recruitment, referral, recognition and advocacy efforts for Fort Sam. Volunteers are needed in a wide variety of positions throughout the installation.

Through volunteer service, individuals can learn or enhance skills, get to know the community and meet new people, build their resumes, and more. Volunteers are asked to register through the Volunteer Management Information System, or VMIS, which can be accessed through ARMY OneSource. By doing this, volunteers can record and track their hours, which are then verified by their volunteer supervisor. This is a great tool for tracking your volunteerism. You can use the information on resumes, in job interviews, and as a part of nomination packages for volunteer awards.

Financial Readiness 3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-2380/2705 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Consumer Affairs and Financial Assistance (CAFA) offers basic education on financial matters. Individual financial counseling is also available by appointment. Courses include: checkbook management, credit management, debt reduction, investment thrift savings plans, and the introduction to personal financial management (mandatory for soldiers new to the Army).

Employment Readiness 3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-9216/2705 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

The Employment Readiness provides job search assistance and referral services to known employment opportunities. The cornerstone of employment assistance at Fort Sam Houston is one-on-one counseling. Due to the volume of people assisted, appointments are necessary, but easy to

acquire. The program offers help in the following areas: wardrobe planning and color analysis, career counseling, evaluating job offers, computer, fax and internet usage, job leads and local employer information, creating cover letters or updating resumes, using the internet for research and job searches, learning the fundamental of salary negotiations, training and preparation for job interviews, RESUMIX assistance, overseas employment information, identifying job skills needed for the San Antonio job market, training in Microsoft applications and certain clerical job skills, career and education planning, and software computer programs with information about colleges and universities, scholarships and degree programs.

variety of services to assist service members and families in their knowledge, skills, and abilities to anticipate and meet the challenges throughout the various stages of the family life cycle. Supporting the Readiness mission of JBSA, the FLP also assists in many ways to provide extra support during separations. Today’s military family (which includes active duty military members, Guard, Reserve, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members of active duty) are supported by a team of professionals working together to support the mission of all the United States Military Services. Family life resilience and self-enhancement skills are addressed through this education based program. Emphasis is placed on providing the skills and knowledge you need to help cope with challenges and make sound life choices.

Exceptional Family Member Program

Mobilization & Deployment

3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-2962/2705 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is mandatory for active-duty personnel who have family members with exceptional medical, psychological, developmental, or educational needs. The aim of the program is to assist in assigning active duty members to an area where their exceptional family member’s special needs can be addressed. The Installation Exceptional Family Member Program offers: community resource information, assistance with Exception to Policy for priority housing, assists families with enrollment into EFMP, client advocacy, early intervention referrals, relocation assistance, service coordination for Individualized Education Plans, health education workshops, child activities and a community special needs resource team.

Family Life Program 3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-0349/ 2705 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-2705 (Army, Air Force) Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Deployment is never easy and it often takes a toll on both the Soldier and the family. The Mobilization & Deployment Program and stability and support operations provide support services during disaster events and all phases of deployment to eligible family members at, or as near to, their hometown or home installation as possible. The Family and Soldier Readiness System addresses the state of preparedness of the Army Family through proactive education and support programs that promote resiliency and enhance wellbeing. The MFR Mobilization & Deployment Program ensures that all Soldiers and Civilians returning from deployment or redeploying from other operations are provided support in personal reconstruction, family reunion, and personal readiness.

Soldier and Family Readiness is inextricably linked to Mission Readiness. Because of the high value the Army places on both military and personal readiness, programs like Operation READY (Resources for Educating About Deployment and You) have been initiated. The Fort Sam Houston Mobilization and Deployment Office maintains a library of Operation READY

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MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS materials, as well as offering workshops and briefings on all of the Operation READY training modules. All Operation READY materials can be found in the Mobilizations and Deployment Office in the Military Family Readiness Center or can be viewed or downloaded from the ARMY MFR website www.fortsammwr.com.operations provide support services during disaster events and all phases of deployment to eligible family members at, or as near to, their hometown or home installation as possible.

The Family and Soldier Readiness System addresses the state of preparedness of the Army Family through proactive education and support programs that promote resiliency and enhance wellbeing. The MFR Mobilization & Deployment Program ensures that all Soldiers and Civilians returning from deployment or redeploying from other operations are provided support in personal reconstruction, family reunion, and personal readiness.

Soldier and Family Readiness is inextricably linked to Mission Readiness. Because of the high value the Army places on both military and personal readiness, programs

like Operation READY (Resources for Educating About Deployment and You) have been initiated. The Fort Sam Houston Mobilization and Deployment Office maintains a library of Operation READY materials, as well as offering workshops and briefings on all of the Operation READY training modules. All Operation READY materials can be found in the Mobilizations and Deployment Office in the Military Family Readiness Center or can be viewed or downloaded from the ARMY MFR website www.fortsammwr.com.

Relocation Readiness 3060 Stanley Road, Bldg 2797 Phone: (210) 221-9698 The Relocation Readiness Program is a congressionally mandated program designed to eliminate or diminish the personal and family stress that military families experience with a permanent change of station by providing assistance, counseling, education and training throughout all phases of the relocation process. This program is the first point of contact for relocation information

and assistance. You can get up-to-date information about your new base and community before you move. Learn how to prepare for your move and get help in planning your moving cost, check out the job market and learn new skills to reduce the stress of moving. The following programs and events can be found through the Relocation Assistance Program:

Spouse Information Fair

This program helps integrate Military Spouses quickly and efficiently into the community. The Fair provides information and face to face contact giving the spouse an opportunity to ask questions with a real person concerning the services that are offered here on Fort Sam Houston. The Spouse Information Fair takes place on the second Thursday of each month 9:00 AM until 12:00PM. Children are allowed and the layout is stroller friendly.

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We are offering a monthly orientation to assist Soldiers and Family members. An Immigration and Naturalization Service representative will answer question about Immigration and Citizenship.

Plan My Move This is an automated system that provides Soldiers and Family members with extensive updated information about Army, Air Force, Marine, and Navy installations worldwide prior to departure. The information consists of housing, child care, medical facilities, etc. and can be found online at www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil. Instructions: Go to “Troops & Families” then go to “moving” and click on “Installation Overview.”

Once you select the installation, click on “Print Booklet.” If you are unable to print, the office can either print the information for you or download the information to a CD.

Newcomers’ Briefing This program is designed to integrate new service members into the community.

It provides information about vital services that are offered here on Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston. The Newcomers Briefing takes place at 8:00 AM at Building 2797 Stanley Road. It is mandatory for all new arrivals to Fort Sam Houston. The Army and Navy personnel will take place on the first Friday of each month and the Army and Air Force will attend on the third Friday of each Month.

Trails and Tales of Fort Sam Houston Tour You’ll experience ghost haunts to high tech centers as we drive by and visit historic post sites. For DoD card holders only. For additional information, call (210) 221-2418.

Lending Closet Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Closet provides temporary loans of household items to incoming and departing Permanent party personnel (first

priority), Students (second priority) and TDY, Retirees and Civilians (third priority) assigned to the area. List of items: High Chairs, Cribs, Strollers, Pots and Pan, Dishes, Silverware, Coffeepots, Baking Dishes, Iron, Ironing Boards, Toaster, Futon, Vacuum Cleaner, Table and Chairs. There is a 30-day time limit on borrowed items.

Sponsorship Training Sponsorship Training is conducted quarterly for designated sponsors at Army Community Service or at the unit upon request. The sponsor receives a guide with step-by-step instructions on how to assist their assigned service member and family.

Overseas Orientations Overseas orientations are offered monthly and targeted according to destination such as Korea, Germany, Japan, Hawaii, Italy and Belgium. Topics include entitlements, reimbursements, household goods shipments, recognizing and dealing with the emotional stress of relocation, Command and Non-command Sponsored tours, Employment, and Education. If you want to learn the culture, language and special concerns of the area.

Warrior & Family Support Center (WFSC) 3628 Rawley E. Chamber Rd. Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 916-8219 The Warrior & Family Support Center (WFSC) offers a comfortable environment for injured soldiers and their families to relax and socialize during the soldier’s medical rehabilitation. As the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) continues, injured Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen are transported to major medical facilities located on military installations.

BAMC physicians recognize the need for family members to be directly involved in the rehabilitation of their service members. A vital part of a patient’s recovery is to have a familiar environment where they can feel comfortable.

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entertainment area. The WFSC also serves as a resource center for information and referral services.

NON-MWR Community Services Health Care - Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators Health Benefits/Tricare 3851 Roger Brooke Drive Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 916-1876 San Antonio Military Medical Center Building 3600 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 916-4141 Dental Clinics - Budget Dental Clinic 2981 Garden Avenue, Building 1268 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 808-3735 Rhodes Dental Clinic 1967 Stanley Road, Building 2375 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 295-4095

Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) 2332 Harney Road, Building 2635 Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234 Phone: (210) 808-6104 The Fort Sam Houston Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) is located in Building 2635 on Harney Road behind the Harlequin Dinner Theater. They are open for over the counter sales and appointment scheduling from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The clinic is closed on or about the last working day of every month for inventory. Sick calls and vaccination services are conducted by appointment and available Monday through Friday.

Vaccinations and routine preventive medicine procedures are performed on healthy pets by veterinary technicians. If your pet needs to be seen for something other than routine vaccinations or procedures, please make sure your appointment is with a veterinarian rather than a technician.

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General Sam Houston he namesake of the post, Sam Houston, was born in Virginia on March 2, 1793. At age 15, he left home in Tennessee and was adopted by the Cherokee tribe. Houston was called “The Raven” by the Cherokees. He returned to Maryville, Tennessee, and became a schoolmaster.

Enlisting in the Army during the War of 1812, Houston rose to the rank of First Lieutenant.

Wounded three times at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama serving under General Andrew Jackson, he resigned from the Army in 1818 and became an Indian Agent. Houston studied law and was elected prosecuting attorney and was then appointed a major general of the Tennessee Militia. At age 30, he became a Congressman from Tennessee and four years later, Governor. Houston married in 1829, but shortly afterward his wife left him. He resigned from the office and rejoined the Cherokees.

There, he decided his destiny awaited him in Texas. Houston arrived in Texas in 1832, became involved in the struggle for independence, and on November 12, 1835, he was elected Major General of the Texas Army.

He was delegate to the Convention if 1836

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and signed the Declaration of Independence on March 2. On March 11, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army at Gonzales. Withdrawing to the east, Houston decisively defeated the Mexican Army under General Santa Ana at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic of Texas under the Constitution of 1836 and took office in October 1836.

After the annexation of Texas by the United States, Houston was elected to the U.S. Senate and served from 1846 until 1859. Elected as the seventh Governor of Texas in 1859, he opposed secession from the union. When Texas seceded from the Union, Houston refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and was deposed on March 16, 1861. He retired to his farm in Huntsville, where he died on July 26, 1863

Fort Sam Houston

The U.S. Army has maintained a presence in the Alamo city since 1845. During that time, the installation has performed five distinct and important roles: headquarters, logistical base, mobilization and training site, garrison and provider of medical support.

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City of San Antonio, including its most famous landmark, the Alamo. In fact, the Army repaired the Alamo structure and added a roof so it could be used as a headquarters. In 1876, the Army began to move its facilities to the present site of Fort Sam Houston upon completion of the Quadrangle.

The post has since increased in size from the original 92 acres donated to the Army by the city, to approximately 3,000 acres today.

As it expanded, additional facilities were built to meet the Army’s needs. The headquarters and garrison have always constituted one of the Army’s most important commands.

Prior to the Civil War, the headquarters controlled 25 percent of the Army’s forces. From 1910 until World War II, Fort Sam Houston was the largest Army post in the continental United States. Many of America’s most distinguished soldiers have served here, including no less than 13 Army Chiefs of Staff and two United States presidents. The post’s prominence led to significant tactical and organizational innovations.

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been conducted, including the first effective use of the Command Post Exercise in 1911. Field exercises in the 1930s developed the Triangular Division. This streamlined, mobile organization was the foundation of the Army combat power in World War II. The delivery of troops to the battle field by air was also tested here from 1939-1941.

Aeromedical evacuation of casualties was first developed here as early as 1917. At the end of the Second World War, the Army decided to make Fort Sam Houston the principal medical training facility. In conjunction with this decision came the determination to develop Brooke General Hospital into one of the Army’s premier medical centers.

Today, Fort Sam Houston is the largest and most important military medical training facility in the world. Throughout its existence, a close and harmonious relationship has prevailed between Fort Sam Houston and the City of San Antonio. The two have grown and matured together. The city has often been called the “mother-in-law of the Army” because so many soldiers including Dwight D. Eisenhower met their future spouses here.

The significant contributions of Fort Sam

Houston to the United States were recognized in 1975 when the post was designated as a National Historic Landmark. As one of the Army’s oldest installations, Fort Sam Houston boasts the largest collection of historic structures - more than 900 buildings.

Even more consequential than the numbers, is the historical integrity of the post’s different sections which represent the different eras of construction and reflect Army concepts in planning and design. Careful preservations of these areas allows the post to live with its history, surrounded by existence of the traditions of excellence established when the first soldiers arrived here. But Fort Sam Houston does not dwell in the past. It is a dynamic and growing installation, taking on new missions such as the home of the Army Medical Command Headquarters. In addition to command headquarters, Ft. Sam is also home to U.S. Army North, U.S. Army South, Fifth Recruiting Brigade, 12th ROTC Brigade, U.S. Navy Regional Recruiting, The San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station and the U.S. Naval School of Health Sciences, and Bethesda Detachment.

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Army Medical Center, the Great Plains Regional Medical Command, Headquarters Dental Command, Headquarters Veterinary Command, the Institute for Surgical Research (trauma/burn center), the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute and the Army Medical Department NCO Academy.

Historic Sites Designated as a National Historic Landmark, Fort Sam Houston has a collection of historic buildings and sites second to none. Most of these historic points of interest are located within one mile of the National Historic Landmark marker on Stanley Road.

Fort Sam Houston Museum The Fort Sam Houston Museum tells the story of historic Fort Sam Houston and the U.S. Army in the San Antonio area from 1845 to the present. Central exhibits depict the history of the post in chronological order and are grouped to cover the major periods of development. Each exhibit contains text and images explaining the major events during the period, along with images and

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HISTORY examples of the uniforms and equipment in use at that time. Supplemental exhibits focus on common military subjects, military units and some of the soldiers, both the distinguished and the ordinary “GI Joes” who have served here. Audio visual programs are shown daily in the Activities Gallery.

The Museum maintains an expanding collection of 6,000 + artifacts. The collection includes insignia, equipment, firearms, edged weapons, accoutrements, vehicles and artillery from 1832 to the present. Archival holdings include a photograph collection of about 10,000 items, and a small document collection. There is also a reference library of military manuals and publications and secondary sources dealing with the period which covers Fort Sam Houston’s existence.

The Fort Sam Houston Museum is open to the public and admission is free. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The museum will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

U.S. Army Medical Department Museum The AMEDD Museum depicts the history of military medicine from 1775 up to the present. It supports the training and professional development of soldiers attending the AMEDD Center and School. Exhibits depict the history of the Army Medical Department with emphasis on the medical field service, the progress in science and technology, the contribution of key members of the AMEDD in peace and war, and the branches of the AMEDD. A display of vehicles used in the chain of evacuation of causalities, including an ambulance train and aircraft, is located adjacent to the main exhibit gallery.

Artifact collections amount to more than 7,000 items and are increasing. These include medical department uniforms and insignia, individual and organization equipment, medical devices, kits and systems and transport used in the evacuation of casualties. The Museum maintains a considerable collection of archival, photographic and reference materials related to the AMEDD and military medicine.

The AMEDD Museum is open to the public and admissions are free. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1000 to 1600.

The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

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HISTORY Calvary & Light Artillery Post Construction of this neighborhood between 1905 and 1912 made Fort Sam Houston the largest Army post, a distinction it held until World War II. The barracks and hospital have been converted to office space, the Guard House became the Learning Center, and the bakery became the Military Police Station.

Staff Post Designed by Alfred Giles, the homes on the Staff Post were built for the officers of the headquarters in the Quadrangle. The largest quarters, set aside for the Commanding General, were designated the Pershing house in honor of General John J. Pershing who lived there in 1917. The Post Hospital, built in 1886, has become the Sam Houston House, temporary lodging for VIPs.

The Quadrangle Oldest structure on the post, this former Quartermaster Supply Depot served as headquarters for the Third and Fourth Armies.

Today, the Fifth U.S. Army/ARNORTH occupies these historic grounds. The Quadrangle has become the focal point of the Fort Sam Houston National Historic Landmark District. The 624-foot, square limestone structure encloses an eight-acre courtyard. Along the west, south and east sides were storerooms for supplies and equipment. Originally, only the center third of the south side had a second story. There, offices for the supply officers were located. When the Department Headquarters was to move the Quadrangle in 1881, the second story was extended to the remainder of the south side. The 90-foot tower in the center of the Quadrangle originally held a water tank. This was replaced by a clock in 1882.

The current faces on the clock were installed in 1907. The expansion of the headquarters’ staff eventually required the movement of all supply functions out of the Quadrangle in 1922. Since then, headquarters has been the sole occupant. Generals Frederick Funston, John J. Pershing and Dwight D. Eisenhower

are a few of the distinguished soldiers whose offices were here.

Visitors may take a walking tour around the Quadrangle. Points of interest are marked with explanatory signs. Additional information is available at the kiosk near the Sally Port (entrance). Additionally, military vehicles and artillery are on display west of the Quadrangle.

As an active military headquarters, the Quadrangle is operational around the clock everyday. A Military Police checkpoint is located at the entrance. The public is welcome to visit the Quadrangle from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and from noon-6 p.m. on weekends. The Quadrangle is closed to visitors on Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Brooke Army Medical Center

Infantry Post

Old BAMC

Designed by Alfred Giles and built east of the Quadrangle between 1885 and 1894 for a 12-company garrison, completion of the Infantry Post made Fort Sam Houston the second largest Army Post. Building 688 was home to Lieutenant and Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower from 1915 - 1917.

Completed in 1996, BAMC is a state-of-theart medical treatment facility and teaching hospital. It is home to the Institute for Surgical Research renowned burn treatment center.

It is named for Colonel Roger Brooke who commanded the Station Hospital at Fort Sam Houston from 1929-1933. BAMC includes a medical treatment facility, a medical research laboratory and a central energy plant. The multi-storied medical treatment facility is the primary structure in the medical complex. It has 1.5 million square feet of operational space and a normal bed capacity of 450. The hospital is capable of expanding to 653 beds if needed to support a wartime mobilization.

Completed in 1937 as a General Hospital, it was designated the Brooke Army Medical Center, a role it filled until 1996 when New BAMC was built. Today it is the home to the headquarters of US Army South and Installation Management Command - West.

Camp Travis Constructed in 1917 for the mobilization of draftees, Camp Travis was comprised of 1,400 temporary buildings covering the area from the Gift Chapel to Old BAMC and as far east as Garden Street. Camp capacity exceeded 50,000 soldiers and 1,500 horses and mules.

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Maddogs British Pub – San Antonio Welcome to Maddogs British Pub. We are located on the San Antonio Riverwalk, directly underneath the San Antonio Hyatt Regency Hotel. Unlike other San Antonio Bars and Clubs – Maddogs British Pub is an authentic British Theme Pub. We offer a full range of imported beers, excellent riverwalk dining with a tasty food and drink menu (including an extensive vegetarian menu). Maddogs British Pub is a relaxing place to enjoy the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk during the day and a great night spot to soak up the San Antonio nightlife.

Maddogs British Pub offers a wealth of evening entertainment, including Karaoke, Live Music and a resident DJ & MC. Not to mention we have a pool tables and big screen TV’s to watch all the sporting events live.

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Interesting Facts About

SAN ANTONIO, Texas

• San Antonio was anmed for the Portuguese saint Anthony, whose “Feast Day” is June 13, the day in 1961 when a Spanish expedition stopped in the area.

• The San Antonio River starts at “Blue Hole” spring, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio.

• The San Antonio River is 240 Miles Long.

• San Antonio has the top tourist attractions in Texas: The Alamo and the River Walk.

• Each year, more than 26 million visitors make their way to San Antonio.

• Except for the Alamo, the five Spanish colonial missions established along the San Antonio River are all active Catholic parishes.

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• The original River Walk was built from 1938 to 1941 as a WPA (Works Progress Administration) project at a cost of $430,000.

• San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in America and the second-largest city in Texas.

• San Antonio enjoys 300 days of sunshine annually and an average temperature of 70 degrees.

• The Spanish missions were not churches but Indian towns. In the 1700s, native people learning to become Spanish citizens had to be Catholic; that is why the king of Spain sent missionaries to acculturate them.

• Historic “Old Brack” Brackenride Golf Course, constructed in 1915 and one of very few public courses designed by A. W. Tillinghast, opened in 1916. The first public golf course in Texas, it hosted the Texas Open from 1922 to 1959.

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SAN ANTONIO

EMPLOYER

Major Regional Employers in San Antonio SECTOR

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

JBSA Lackland

Military

37,097

JBSA Fort Sam Houston -U.S. Army

Military

32,000

HEB

Super Market Chain

20,000

USAA

Financial Services and Insurance

17,000

Northside ISD

School District

12,751

City of San Antonio

Military

11,068

Methodist Healthcare System

School District

10,052

San Antonio ISD

San Antonio

9,145

Baptist Healthcare Sytem

Health Care Services

8,118

JP Morgan Chase

School District

7,000

Wells Fargo

Financial Services

6,498

AT&T

Financial Services

5,200

Bill Millers Bar-B-Q

Phone, Wireless, and Internet Services

5,153

Christus Santa Rosa Health Care

Fast Food Chain

4,200

CPS Energy

Health Care Services

3,540

Rackspace

Utilities

3,360

Toyota Motoring Manufacturing

IT Managed Hosting Solutions

3,022

Clear Channel Communications

Manufacturing

3,300

Boeing

TV and Radio Stations, Outdoor Ads

2,900

Southwest Research

Aerospace Manufacturing

2,800

Southwest Research Institute

Applied Research

2,800

Frost Bank

Financial

2,700

Accenture

Professional Services/Technology Services

2,100

Valero Energy

Oil Refiner and Gas Marketing

1,800

Harland Clarke

Check Printing

1,653

KCI

Medical Supplies

1,500

HVHC

Optical Manufacturing

1,400

WellMed Medical Management

Medical Management

1,200

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Financial Institution

1,200

SWBC

Insurance

1,200

Wal Mart Distribution Center (New Braunfels)

Distribution

1,000

Randolf-Brooks Federal Credit Union

Financial Institution

928

Manufacturing

900

Automobile Dealer

803

Caterpillar Gunn Automotive Group

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

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REAL ESTATE Historic Neighborhoods and Districts

Hemisfair Park Historic District

San Antonio boasts a large number of locally or nationally designated historic districts, from commercial districts downtown to many significant historic neighborhoods. The rich architectural diversity of San Antonio is reflected in the city’s historic commercial buildings, ornate Victorian-era mansions, and early 20thcentury Craftsman bungalows.

HemisFair Park was the site of the 1968 World’s Fair, a planned cultural fair to celebrate “the confluence of civilizations in the Americas” and the City of San Antonio’s cultural diversity.

Alamo Plaza Historic District

King William Historic District The National Register of Historic Placeslisted King William Historic District is generally located between the San Antonio

River, Cesar Chavez Boulevard, South St. Mary’s Street, and South Alamo Street.

La Villita Historic District The National Register of Historic Placeslisted La Villita Historic District is located a few blocks from Alamo Plaza near downtown San Antonio. It includes twenty-seven nineteenth century dwellings representing unique examples of early residential development in the city.

San Antonio’s iconic Alamo Plaza is located at the center of the city and includes the Alamo Chapel and complex, open/public use space formerly part of the courtyard of the Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo), and the commercial resources that developed around the plaza during the late nineteenth and twentieth century.

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Lavaca Historic District The National Register of Historic Placeslisted and locally designated Lavaca Historic District is located southeast of downtown San Antonio about two blocks east of the King William Historic District and south of HemisFair Park.

Mission Parkway National Register District The National Register of Historic Placeslisted Mission Parkway Historic District encompasses most of the Mission Trails hike-and-bike trail alignment and includes a variety of historic resources including archeological sites, buildings, and structures.

South Alamo Street - South St.Mary’s Street Historic District The National Register of Historic Placeslisted South Alamo Street-South St. Mary’s Street Historic District is generally located between the San Antonio River, South Alamo Street, and South St. Mary’s Street.

South Presa Street South Presa Street and South St. Mary’s Street (formerly Garden Street) are parallel roads that begin near the center of San Antonio and travel southeast through the city. These streets bisect two of the oldest residential areas in the city, the National Register of Historic Places listed King William and Lavaca neighborhoods.

whole point below the national average), and a one-year job growth rate of 2.5%, employment remains strong compared to that of other markets. Perhaps even more importantly, San Antonio has brought their unemployment rate down 1.5% in the last year. The numbers are encouraging for the housing sector, as more people will be permitted to transfer from renters to buyers.

With the recent expansion of the economy and the encouraging job sector, construction is on the rise. Single-family housing permits increased 9.7% over the course of a year, suggesting that local inventory levels have stabilized.

Despite recent appreciation rates, the San Antonio housing market remains affordable.

In fact, it is more affordable than most comparable markets. In 2014, the average homeowner in San Antonio has allocated approximately 10.4% of their income to their mortgage payment. On a national level, the average homeowner dedicated 16.1% of their income to a mortgage.

It is no myth that the consumer is the driving force in the real estate industry in Texas. Below are some interesting changes that have occurred and will continue to mold the future of the housing market.

• The average age of a repeat buyer in Texas is 42 • The average age of a 1st time buyer in Texas is 31 • 35% of buyers are first time home

Market Trends San Antonio is one of the hottest housing markets in the United States. The reason behind the city’s recent explosion may be attributed to the strength of its local job market. Accordingly, it is the job market that continues to serve as the main component of local supply and demand.

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• Texas sellers stay in their home an average of 9 years • Homeowners want information about real estate updates and relevant news about their community • A 2012 poll revealed that sales equal 96% of asking price. This does not include price reductions or seller contributions • There are 1900 people moving to Texas a day • 92% of Texas home sellers used a real estate agent to sell their home. Only 8% were For Sale By Owner • The best day to put a home on the market is on Friday • The best day to hold an open house is Tuesday • 74% of consumers believe the economy has gotten better and 71% think the economy will continue to get better in the next year

Big: The population is the 2nd largest in the U.S. with over 25 million people

Young: 27% of the Texas population is under 18 and only 10% is older than 65

Diverse: Approximately 9.5 million or 38% of Texans are of Hispanic descent; 12% are African American; 6% are other (primarily of Asian descent.

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San Antonio Neighborhoods North Central A mix of the suburban and urban, a variety of small communities are a part of this area. Phil Hardberger Park, considered one of the premier parks in San Antonio, is a central part of this area with a variety of recreation options. The former dairy farm includes historic buildings, nature trails and picnic spots over an area that covers three eco-systems.

North Central is home to numerous shops, cafes, and national chain stores and the Sheldon Vexler Theatre. The theater is a community fixture, known for producing innovative, intimate, locally focused performances. Varied dining options dot the area, including established standbys like Green Vegetarian Cuisine or Myron’s Prime Steakhouse. Stellar examples of San Antonio’s Tex-Mex cooking are served at Los Barrios.

Northwest Side Containing the main campus of University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Northwest Campus of the University of the Incarnate Word, Northwest is a draw for students in the San Antonio area.

The Medical Center District is also a part of this suburban community, which is the location of the South Texas Medical Center.

A bustling business hub as well, USAA, Valero and NuStar Energy are among the major corporations located here.

It’s not all business and academics in this part of town: Six Flags Fiesta Texas is also located here, offering thrill rides and fun.

Shopping is anchored by the national chains and local shops at The Shops at La Cantera.

Explore our miles of hike and bike trails.

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Near East Side There’s plenty of history in this community, which is the location of historic Government Hill, built along with Ft. Sam Houston in 1876. Other notable landmarks include the Bullis House Inn, now a bed and breakfast.

A neighborhood experiencing exponential growth and renovation, it’s less than 10 minutes from downtown’s core. Renowned BBQ, Mexican, and Chinese restaurants dot the area.

Fort Sam Houston and Brooke Army Medical Center are located here, along with the restored Hays Street Bridge, which offers stellar city views of the city.

East Side Sports fans flock to the East Side to visit the Alamodome, the AT&T Center (home of the San Antonio Spurs), and the Freeman Coliseum. Once home to actress Joan Crawford, this part of San Antontio includes charming Saint Paul Square and the Knob Hill San Antonio Historic District, with its landmark Victorian home the Elizabeth Bowen Nelson House and other Classical Revival architecture.

Comanche Park and Salado Creek Greenway offer walking, biking, and outdoor recreation. Neighborhood eateries and national chain options are found close to the centrally located Rigsby Avenue.

Mid Town Historic buildings serve as the backdrop for some of San Antonio’s most cutting edge and creative restaurants and shops in this neighborhood. The former Pearl Brewery is located here, featuring an eclectic farmer’s market, and home to the Culinary Institute of America and Brackenridge Park Golf Course and San Pedro Park offer recreational fun.

Urban in density, this community offers a good mix of single-family homes and

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REAL ESTATE apartment complexes, many of which are historic. Popular with the LGBT community, colorfully bright buildings house restaurants, bars and boutique shops.

It’s a popular area for young professionals, with walking and biking trails along the quieter stretch of the San Antonio River known as the Museum Reach.

South Side Just south of downtown San Antonio, the King William Historic District is just one part of this art-heavy community, packed with galleries, cafes, bars, antique and thrift stores and artist lofts. At the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, next door to the Blue Star Brewing Company, mixed use residential and business housing is the norm. A showcase of locally made products and art called Second Saturday takes over South Flores Street once and month and an annual art fair, S.M.A.R.T. also supports area artists.

The area is also home to Palo Alto College and Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

Shopping venues include South Park Mall, with its major national chain stores, and the McCreless Mall, an open-air shopping center that includes a Cinemark Theaters venue. For outdoor recreation, the Medina River Recreation area beckons with trails and picnic spots.

Uptown

flights daily. One of the oldest streets in the city of San Antonio, Fredericksburg Road, a link in the Old Spanish Trail, is a major thoroughfare here. The community includes a number of historic Spanish Colonial-style buildings.

Alamo Heights Edged by Olmos Basin Park, this San Antonio community is home to the San Antonio Zoo, the Witte Museum, and the McNay Art Museum. Located 4.5 miles north of downtown, this vibrant community has a quaint, suburban vibe.

The San Antonio Country Club and Quarry Golf Club are popular with local golfers and Shopping is plentiful, with the Shops at Lincoln Heights and Quarry Village.

Broadway, the heart of the community, has many boutique shops, galleries, bars and cafes. Olmos Creek runs through a corner of the community, offering walking paths and a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

Downtown Some of San Antonio’s best-known attractions are located here, including the historic Alamo and the beautiful Riverwalk, which wends past restaurants, shops, hotels and museums. Whether strolling along the river or riding a riverboat, Riverwalk is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Texas. Rivercenter Mall is the main shopping enclave here, with more than a hundred shops and three movie theaters.

The Majestic Empire Theater host national touring music acts, musical theater and dance companies throughout the year. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the 750-foot-tall scenic viewing tower, Tower of the Americas, are also a part of downtown’s cultural scene. The average home price in San Antonio is $184,200.

Even after the high levels of appreciation that have swept through Texas, the current median home price in San Antonio is nearly $30,000 less than the national average of $212,267. To get to where they are now, home values have appreciated by as much as 5.0% in the last year, which is 0.4% more than the national average.

San Antonio is a relatively healthy and consistent market. Gaines in the last three years have extended the trend of positive price growth after the recession. In fact, over the course of three years, San Antonio homes have appreciated 20.2%.

• In addition to appreciation, principal payments in the last three years have boosted equity throughout the city: • Homes purchased in the last year have gained an average $11,667 in equity. The national average for the same period was $12,731.

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Eight miles from downtown, Uptown is home to trendy boutiques, major corporate office space and national chain retail outlets. Bustling North Star mall, San Pedro Town Center, and Park North Plaza offer numerous shopping opportunities Well-regarded indie movie chain Alamo Drafthouse also has an outpost here.

The San Antonio International Airport is part of this centrally located community, with both domestic and international

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SHOPPING & DINING SHOPPING & DINING

SHOPPING & DINING What makes a city a top shopping destination? According to Forbes.com, it’s “options, ease and affordability,” and that esteemed publication places San Antonio in the top ten of America’s 25 Best Cities for Shopping. You’ll have lots of fun whether you’re a bargain hunter, designer diva or window shopper.

Alamo Quarry Market 255 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209

Alamo Quarry Market was constructed on the 1908 historic site of the Alamo Cement Company and carries the architectural flavor as many of the old structures are integrated into the center’s design. Follow the smokestacks to San Antonio’s premiere open-air lifestyle center featuring Regal 16Plex Cinemas, more than 75 distinguished stores and a fabulous collection of fine and casual dining. Alamo Quarry Market is located within minutes from the airport or downtown, just off Hwy 281. For additional information visit www.QuarryMarket.com.

La Villita Historic Arts Village La Villita, San Antonio, TX 78205

For a truly unique experience, the New York Times recommends La Villita, a charming “little village” of art galleries, shops and boutiques, steps away from the River Walk and downtown hotels. Handcrafted items available here, many made by local artisans, include copperware, jewelry, pottery, paintings, and textiles. Browse among the fascinating collection of eclectic objets d’art in La Villita’s antique store.

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Have a leisurely lunch and cold drink in one of the cafés, and in the evening, enjoy steaks, seafood or other continental fare at one of the two elegant restaurants in historic buildings overlooking the River Walk.

Market Square - El Mercado 514 W. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207

The rich culture of San Antonio abounds throughout the plazas of Market Square.

A three-block outdoor plaza lined with

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SHOPPING & DINING restaurants, shops and produce stands near San Antonio’s city center, Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the U.S. It is one of America’s top -ten outdoor markets according to Frommer’s. Dozens of shops sell everything from hand-embroidered dresses to leather belts. Market Square’s working artists, musicians, dancers and major cultural events give it a rich and lively cultural atmosphere. Visitors browse through 32 shops at “El Mercado,” and 80 specialty shops in the Farmers Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside Guadalajara lamps while the sounds of mariachi music blends with the excitement of San Antonio locals and tourists.

North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78216

San Antonio’s internationally acclaimed shopping destination boasts over 200 specialty stores and restaurants, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Apple, Armani Exchange,

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Michael Kors, GUESS by Marciano and Montblanc and The Cheesecake Factory.

Home to the largest cowboy boots in the world. Courtesy shuttle service to North Star is available from most Airport Area Hotels.

Rivercenter Mall 849 E. Commerce St. Ste. 895, San Antonio, TX 78205

Resembling a monolithic glass house teeming with life, Rivercenter Mall blends many of the conveniences of indoor shopping with a genuine outdoor feel. In the heart of the city on the River Walk, the mall is home to an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues including: Macy’s, Morton’s Steakhouse, a movie theater, an IMAX theater and the Rivercenter Comedy Club.

When the summer sun burns bright, continue your River Walk experience indoors at the remodeled and expanded

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Rivercenter Mall.

Scheduled for completion in fall 2015, the mall will host over a hundred shops, restaurants, and recreational activities. New offerings will include Dave & Buster’s, H&M, It’s Sugar candy shop, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and Yard House modern public house, boasting more than 100 beers on tap and globally-inspired cuisine.

San Marcos Premium Outlets 3939 IH-35 South #900, San Marcos, TX 78666

Conveniently located off Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin, San Marcos Premium Outlets® features 140 stores including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Victoria’s Secret, Tory Burch, Diane Von Furstenberg, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach and more all at a savings of 25% to 65% every day.

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Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 South (exit 200), San Marcos, TX 78666

An open-air shopping environment brings new vitallity and sophistication to shopping. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Brio Tuscan Grille, BOSS Hugo Boss, Burberry, Kona Grill, Lacoste, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Sur La Table, Yard House and Whiskey Cake.

The Riverwalk Downtown San Antonio

All of the restaurants on the River Walk offer a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Take a break and soak in the beautiful views while you dine along the world famous River Walk. Keep in mind that almost all the restaurants on the River Walk offer Texas sized portions to make sure you and your guests get the most bang for your buck.

From fine dining, to BBQ, to Tex-Mex, all of the restaurants on the River Walk offer an abundance of choices to suit your taste

and budget.

The Rim 17503 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78257

The Rim is a 1,812,492-square-foot, outdoor retail center that is situated at the corner of the Interstate 10 and Highway 1604 in Northwest San Antonio, one of the fastest growing areas in the city.

Traders Village 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsal Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242

One of America’s largest weekend flea markets and entertainment complexes.

And it just got even bigger with a major expansion that includes six new amusement rides, four food outlets and 300 vendor spaces at the sprawling shopping and family entertainment complex. Each year over a million guests shop for treasures from more than 1,000 vendors. More than

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100-acres to browse, shop, trade and play.

Shoppers from around the world come for the bargain hunting and discover everything from hand-made crafts to oneof-a-kind treasures.

There are festivals and special events all year long with an American Indian Pow Wow, Cajun Festival, Live Concerts Every Weekend, Cinco de Mayo and much more.

When it comes to food there are various specialty restaurants serving freshly made corn dogs and tacos, Texas-size burgers, roasted corn-on-the-cob, just out of the oven pizza, turkey legs and cool sweet treats, all in a state fair atmosphere.

Traders Village is fun for the whole family with theme park rides too.

Traders Village San Antonio is a swap meet, treasure hunt, shopping complex, county fair, and festival attraction all rolled into one. There are high-flying midway rides, like the towering, all-new Star Dancer where riders soar 80 feet into the air as well as an Allan Herschell-

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SHOPPING & DINING designed antique carousel and much more.

The Historic Pearl Brewery

http://atpearl.com | 303 Pearl Pkwy #300, San Antonio, TX 78215

Pearl is a neighborhood and like all great neighborhoods it has a rich history that is added to and upheld by the many people who have ties to the place - the buildings, the river, the brewery since it was founded in 1881. Pearl is also a place where we like to get together – to share meals, to learn, to work, to live. With 324 apartments, fifteen restaurants and cafes, thirteen retailers and eighteen resident businesses as well as a twice weekly Farmers Market, this neighborhood is always full of life and activity.

We invite friends, neighbors and visitors to join us in our plaza, in our park spaces and at our year round series of music, food and cultural events and enjoy our position on the beautiful Northern reach of the San Antonio River steps from the San

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Antonio Museum of Art, The Do Seum and Brackenridge Park.

The original idea behind the development of Pearl was to create a true neighborhood that is a culinary and cultural gathering place.

In the last two years we have opened seven new restaurants, eight new retail locations and have completed 300-plus residential units at the Can Plant Apartments, which are now 100 percent occupied. Because Pearl is a living, breathing neighborhood, it offers both locals and visitors truly distinct San Antonio culture—from our twice weekly farmers market to our 15 chefdriven restaurants and our vibrant, all-local retail community, there is nothing else like it. Located along the Museum Reach, Pearl is a great jumping-off point for seeing the public art along River Walk, jogging or exploring the many museums and parks along the river.

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SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES LOCAL SCHOOLS

LOCAL Schools & Universities Alamo Heights ISD 7101 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 Phone: (210) 824-2483 www.ahisd.net The Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD) understands that nothing causes more stress and turmoil for a family than moving to a new base/post, city, and school. Because of this understanding, they want to make sure you know about the option of living and or going to school in Alamo Heights.

If you choose to live within the AHISD school district you will be able to enroll your child in one of the premier school districts in the United States; if you choose not to rent or purchase in Alamo Heights, you may want to consider applying for tuition.

AHISD does allow a limited number of tuition students each year. Their unique location allows for easy access to and from Fort Sam Houston, Randolph AFB, and other neighborhoods throughout San Antonio.

The staff and facilities combine the sophistication of the 21st Century with the intimacy of a small town. The teachers and administrators are focused, highly motivated, and recognized for academic and extra-curricular excellence.

Alamo Heights Independent School District covers 9.4 square miles and serves students from the communities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, and a portion of north San Antonio.

Mission The Alamo Heights Independent School District, the heart of our community whose passion is excellence, will educate and empower every student to excel academically and as a confident, compassionate citizen with

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impeccable character and a global perspective through engaging, personally challenging, and relevant experiences that inspire learning for life.

Edgewood ISD 5358 West Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78237 Phone: (210) 444-4500 www.eisd.net Edgewood ISD takes great pride in providing education to area youth. Staff members of the district are held to the highest standards and excel at teaching.

Mission To prepare and educate students to maximize their potential in becoming productive members of society.

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Fort Sam Houston ISD 1902 Winans Road San Antonio, TX 78234 Phone: (210) 368-8700 www.fshisd.net Fort Sam Houston ISD educates the children of active military personnel. The district is coterminous with Fort Sam Houston, meaning it has the same boundaries as the installation. We are diligent in our efforts to maintain a strong partnership with the Installation for the sake of our military-connected children.

Mission To develop the hearts and minds of all students, empowering them to become successful, active contributors in a changing global community.

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Judson ISD

Lackland ISD

8012 Shin Oak Drive Live Oak, TX 78233 Phone: (210) 945-5100 www.judsonisd.net The JISD encompasses 55.87 square miles and currently serves the incorporated cities of Converse, Kirby, and Selma as well as portions of Live Oak, Universal City, San Antonio, and Schertz. The Judson Independent School District is the fourth largest school district in Bexar County. The district is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency.

2460 Kenly Avenue Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 357-5000 www.lacklandisd.net Lackland ISD has some of the best teachers and support staff in the state who are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that their students are successful. Lackland ISD has a proud tradition of academic excellence but this great tradition cannot continue without your help and support. The dedicated administrators, teachers, and staff look forward to serving our students and ensuring they have a successful school year.

Mission All Judson ISD students will receive a quality education enabling them to become successful in a global society.

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Mission To provide world-class instructional programs that promote lifetime success for the military child.

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES Phone: (210) 357-2300 www.rfisd.net Randolph Field School District is committed to providing an environment where learning is fun.

The experienced staff takes great pride in offering the best possible education to the student body.

Northside ISD 5900 Evers Road San Antonio, TX 78238 Phone: (210) 397-8500 www.nisd.net Northside often is called San Antonio’s “destination district” because the majority of people building new houses in the area chose to make NISD home.

Mission

The Northside Independent School District is committed to the belief that children come first.

The mission of the district is to encourage each student to strive for personal excellence .

Mission The purpose of education at Randolph Field ISD is to prepare individuals to be continual learners who are successful, productive, responsible citizens. To achieve

San Antonio ISD 141 Lavaca Street San Antonio, TX 78210 Phone: (210) 554-2200 www.saisd.net For more than 100 years, San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) has

emotional, physical and social growth of the student.

Mission To provide quality educational experiences for all students to reach their full potential.

Southside ISD 1460 Martinez Losaya Road San Antonio, TX 78221 Phone: (210) 882-1600 www.southsideisd.org The school is committed to giving students top notch education by using experienced staff in conjunction with technology.

Mission

North East ISD 8961 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, TX 78217 Phone: (210) 407-0541 www.neisd.net North East ISD serves the cities of San Antonio, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Windcrest, and portions of Balcones Heights and Terrell Hills.

Mission We challenge and encourage each student to achieve and demonstrate academic excellence, technical skills, and responsible citizenship.

Randolph Field School District P.O. Box 2217 Universal City, TX 78148

been educating some of San Antonio’s most notable citizens, those whose contributions have made the world a better place. Today, SAISD serves more than 54,000 students and is the third largest public school system in the Bexar County area.

Mission

Southside Independent School District provides engaging, dynamic and relevant experiences that develop and empower all students to become exceptional and productive members of society.

River City Believers Academy

To transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of the community.

16765 Lookout Road Selma, TX 78154 Phone: 210.656.2999

Somerset ISD

River City Believers Academy exists to glorify Jesus Christ by partnering with parents to prepare students for real life.

19644 Somerset Road Somerset, TX 78069 Phone: (866) 852-9858 sisdtx.sharpschool.com The school seeks to contribute to the mental,

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Mission

Southwest ISD 11914 Dragon Lane San Antonio, TX 78252 Phone: (210) 622-4731 www.swisd.net With more than 11,000 students enrolled and

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We offer small class sizes, rigorous academics with 21st century skills, and a safe, faith-filled community where your child will thrive.

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Our mission is to assist families in obtaining the academic and spiritual benefits of a Catholic School education through need-based tuition assistance. Hopeforfuture.org

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SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES Mission The Northside Independent School District is committed to the belief that children come first.

The mission of the district is to encourage each student to strive for personal excellence and to ensure all students learn to function, contribute, and compete as responsible individuals in an everchanging world. North East ISD 8961 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, TX 78217 Phone: (210) 407-0541 www.neisd.net North East ISD serves the cities of San Antonio, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Windcrest, and portions of Balcones Heights and Terrell Hills. North East ISD is the second

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1 Antonian College Preparatory H. S. 2 Blessed Sacrament School 3 Central Catholic High School 4 Holy Cross of San Antonio (6-12) 5 Holy Name School 6 Holy Spirit School 7 Incarnate Word High School 8 Little Flower School 9 Mount Sacred Heart School 10 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Selma) 11 Providence Catholic School (6-12) 12 St. José Sánchez del Rio Catholic School (formerly Rolling Hills) 13 St. Anthony Catholic High School 14 St. Anthony Elementary School 15 St. Gerard Catholic High School and Regional Catholic Middle School 16 St. Gregory the Great School 17 St. James the Apostle School 18 St John Berchmans School 19 St. John Bosco School

St. Luke Catholic School St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School St. Matthew Catholic School St. Monica Catholic School (Converse) St. Paul Catholic School St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic School St. Pius X Catholic School St. Thomas More Catholic School St. John Paul II Catholic H. S. (New Braunfels)

Schools Outside of San Antonio Notre Dame Catholic School, Kerrville Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Pleasanton Our Lady of the Hills Catholic H. S., Kerrville Sacred Heart Catholic School, Del Rio Sacred Heart Catholic School, Floresviille Sacred Heart Catholic School, Uvalde St. James Catholic School, Seguin St. Louis Catholic School, Castroville St. Mary Catholic School, Fredericksburg Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, New Braunfels

Visit sacatholicschools.org to find your school home or email: enroll@archsa.org for more information.

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Baptist Medical Center

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111 Dallas St., 210-297-7000

NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS: 623 RECOGNITIONS: Medicare Value-Based Care Center (cardiac and orthopedics); U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital 201314 metro area high-performing specialty ratings in diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology, and pulmonology; accredited Chest Pain Center (Society of Chest Pain Centers); Get With The Guidelines Target Stroke Honor Roll, Stroke Gold Plus Award (American Heart Association); Ethics in Business Award (Ecumenical Council of SA); Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission); certified by the Centers for Medicare /Medicaid Services; CARF; Center of Excellence for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

SERVICES: Cancer care, cardiac care, emergency care, medical imaging, men’s health, mother and baby care, neurosciences, orthopedics and rehabilitation, pediatric care, stroke care, surgery, vascular, surgical weight loss, intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, women’s health, wound healing.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES: Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Audiology, accredited Chest Pain Center, San Antonio AirLIFE medical transport, infectious disease, mental health, nephrology, occupational health, pain management, therapeutic

nuclear medicine, Vascular Institute of San Antonio, The Wound Healing Center, Level IIIA NICU.

St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital 7930 Floyd Curl Drive, 210-297-5000

NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS: 282 RECOGNITIONS: Medicare Value-Based Care Center (cardiac and orthopedics); U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital 201314 metro area high-performing specialty ratings in diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology, and pulmonology; accredited Chest Pain Center (Society of Chest Pain Centers); Get With The Guidelines Target Stroke Honor Roll, Stroke Gold Plus Award (American Heart Association); Ethics in Business Award (Ecumenical Council of SA); Joint Replacement and Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission); Joint Commission Center of Excellence for Total joint, hip and knee; certified by the Centers for Medicare /Medicaid Services; CARF. SERVICES: Cardiac catheterization, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic tests, dialysis, emergency medicine, endocrinology, endoscopy, family practice, gastroenterology, general practice, intensive care, intensive care–neonatal, internal medicine, neurology, nuclear medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, otolaryngology, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation and physical medicine, respiratory care, short stay-recovery-infirmary, neurosurgery,

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cardiac, general, oral maxillofacial, orthopedic, plastic, and podiatric surgery services, urology, vascular medicine.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES: Accredited Chest Pain Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, robotically assisted surgery, San Antonio AirLIFE medical transport, hub of Brain and Stroke Network, including advanced neurosurgical surgery in the Neuro Interventional Suite; The Wound Healing Center; Level IIIB NICU.

Northeast Baptist Hospital 8811 Village Drive, 210-297-2000

NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS: 379 RECOGNITIONS: Medicare Value-Based Care Center (cardiac and orthopedics); U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital 201314 metro area high-performing specialty ratings in diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology, and pulmonology; accredited Chest Pain Center (Society of Chest Pain Centers); Get With The Guidelines Target Stroke Honor Roll, Stroke Gold Plus Award (American Heart Association); Ethics in Business Award (Ecumenical Council of SA); Joint Replacement and Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission); Joint Commission Center of Excellence for Total joint, hip and knee; certified by the Centers for Medicare /Medicaid Services; Center of Excellence for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

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MEDICAL SERVICES: Bariatric surgery, canceroncology, cardiac catheterization, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic tests, dialysis, emergency medicine, endocrinology, endoscopy, family practice, gastroenterology, general practice, hospital, infectious diseases, infusion therapy, intensive care, intensive care– neonatal, internal medicine, nephrology, nuclear medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, otolaryngology, pain management, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation and physical medicine, vascular medicine, respiratory care, rheumatology, short stay-recovery-infirmary, cardiac, urology, neurosurgery and general, orthopedic, plastic and podiatric surgery services.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES: Brain and Stroke Network, Center of Excellence for Weight Loss, accredited Chest Pain Center, bariatric surgery, infectious disease, infusion therapy, lithotripsy, nephrology, pain management, rheumatology, San Antonio AirLIFE medical transport, The Wound Healing Center, Hernia Center,

Vascular Institute of San Antonio, ACE designated in Cardiology, ACE designated in Cardiology and Orthopedics, robotically assisted surgery, Level IIIA NICU, Baptist Heart and Rhythm Center.

Mobile Unit, Ramiro Estrada Respite Station, Ronald McDonald House, The Asthma Program, Spinal and Thoracic Treatment and Research Center, transport services.

Children’s Hospital of San Methodist Hospital Antonio 333 N. Santa Rosa St., 210-704-2011

7700 Floyd Curl Drive, 210-575-4000

NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS: 275

NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS: 685

SERVICES/SPECIALIZED SERVICES: Center for Miracles, Center for Reconstructive Pediatrics, Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program, Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, children’s emergency room services, Children’s Heart Program, Child Life Services Children’s Kidney Center, children’s outpatient surgery (COPS), Children’s Sleep Center, David Christopher Goldsbury Center for Children and Families, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery, Pediatric Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric

RECOGNITIONS: Consumer Choice Award; Accredited Chest Pain Center (2008), accredited by the Diversity Healthcare Institute of Mexico, Texas Ten Step Designation stroke center of excellence.

SERVICES: Cardiology, including heart transplants, neurosurgery, orthopedics, maternity care, gynecology, oncology, renal dialysis, stereotatic breast biopsy services, stroke, emergency services, inpatient rehabilitation, weight-loss surgery.

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NEW BRAUNFELS NEW BRAUNFELS

New Braunfels eep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country just 25 miles from the big city lies beautiful New Braunfels, Texas. New Bruanfels is an easy drive from major Texas cities. San Antonio is a mere 25 miles to the south on I-35 and Austin is only 40 miles to the north. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels region of Germany and a group of German farmers and craftsmen settled in New Braunfels, Texas. German names can be seen on the billboards and street names thought the city. New Braunfels has a population of over 36,000 and is growing at a nice pace. You can take a walking tour of the city, visit the many fantastic museums and historic district. New Braunfels is also home to Texas’ oldest bakery, oldest dance hall and WURSTFEST, an annual 10-day salute to sausage. There are also many performing arts shows featured at local

venues. With the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers, running through the city visitors and the local folk enjoy a variety of water recreational activities. These water and sun activities take center stage during the summer months with shopping, local festivals, and local shows taking center stage every fall. Join in on any of the Greater New Braunfels’ exciting events, or learn to relax in the Gruene Historic District.

The historic town of Gruene, Texas and Canyon Lake are only minutes away,

making New Bruanfels the perfect middlepoint for all kinds of tourists. No matter what time of the year Gruene Historical District is a unique part of New Bruanfels that is great for families, couples, and friend’s due to the variety of boutiques and activities available. Quench your thirst at any of our local wineries as well, there’s sure to be something for everybody.

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RECREATION / LEISURE Guadalupe and Comal Rivers

Join in on the many water activities this beautiful city has to offer such as: Tube, swim, raft, or kayak the rivers. Sail, boat, water ski or fish in the Canyon lake, or Fly fish in the Guadalupe River. Thousands of tourist and locals will gather together and enjoy some fun in the sun in one of our two rivers that run through this great city.

Animal World & Snake Farm

5640 South IH 35 New Bruanfels, TX. 78132 Phone: (830) 608-9270 www.exoticanimalworld.com

Animal World & Snake Farm (as seen on “Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe”) is located at exit 182 on IH 35 in New Bruanfels, Texas.

A 3-acre park with over 500 animals from around the world, Animal World and Snake Farm has reptiles, birds, tortoises, alligators & crocodiles, primates & lemurs, hoof stock, warthogs & hyenas, a rattle snake pit, a petting zoo and much, much more.

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Natural Bridge Caverns

26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road Natural Bridge Caverns, TX. 78266 Phone: (210) 651-6101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

Take the North Cavern Tour and see what millions of others have seen – an incredible underground world of natural beauty. This 75 minute tour travels through a halfmile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. Other cavern tours include the Jeremy Room Flashlight Tour and the South Cavern Adventure Tour. You can also take the Watchtower Challenge and climb and zip from one of the tallest and longest climbing tower and zip lines in Texas! Also, be sure to visit the Natural Bridge Mining Company where you can pan for gems and minerals like miners panned for gold. As each tour comes with a different price attached and there are combo-packages, please see the website or call for additional information.

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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road Natual Bridge Caverns, TX. 78266 Phone: (830) 438-7400 www.wildliferanchtexas.com

Have you ever dreamed of going on an African Safari, then Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is your dream come true. The Ranch boasts hundreds of animals from all over the world roaming freely in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Animals are enticed with the complimentary feed given to visitors upon entrance to come up for nose-to-nose encounters. The Petting Zoo and Walk-a-Bout areas are included in admission and everyone is invited to travel though the ranch as many times as they would like during their visit. Entrance times vary, so please call or check the website for any additional information.

Schlitterbahn Water Park

Main Castle Entrance – Schlitterbahn West 400 North Liberty Avenue New Bruanfels, TX. 78130 www.schlitterbahn.com/nb Enjoy family fun at Schlitterbahn, the country’s number one waterpark. With 65 acres of family fun including water slides and lazy float-rivers, Schlitterbahn is the top of waterpark entertainment. The park also allows people to bring their own food or purchase food from vendors within the park. Online discounts and season passes are offered, making substantial saving available.

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DEMOGRAPHICS: Ranked as the 9th Fifth fastest growing County and second fastest growing City in the Nation, Comal County and New Braunfels are experiencing an unprecedented growth rate – growing at an average of 4% per year, a 58% increase in the last decade. The City’s population surpassed 70,000 in 2016 and is projected to reach 85,000 by 2021. New Braunfels population consists largely of German and Hispanic Decedents.

EDUCATION: Comal County and the City of New Braunfels have two school districts: New Braunfels ISD is primarily within the city limits and Comal Independent School District which spans 589 miles of Central Texas, including parts of five central Texas counties: Comal, Bexar, Hays, Kendall, and Guadalupe. CISD has 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 thigh schools in the district and is rated as a Recognized school district by the Texas

Education Agency. NBISD has 11 total schools within the district and rated as an academically accepted school district. To keep pace with the explosive population growth in the area, both CISD and NBISD have passed bond issues to build and expand schools, upgrade technology and purchase land for future schools. On May 9, 2015 voters in the Comal Independent School District approved a nearly $150 million bond package. The $147.7 million bond is based on the district’s plan to address growing enrollment in middle schools, along with capital projects at existing facilities and student safety and security. An estimated $94 million of the bond package will go toward the construction of two new middle schools. For additional information please visit www.innewbruanfels.com.

QUALITY OF LIFE: The Mayor is elected at large by the citizens of New Bruanfels. The city has an updated comprehensive city master plan supervised by a Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission

also oversees the application and enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance. The city has 122 police personnel with 66 patrol cars; the Fire department has 103 firemen, 5 stations, and 5 fully equipped ambulances.

Because of the efficiency of the Fire Department, New Braunfels has the state’s maximum good fire record credit of 20% with a key rate of fourteen cents.

The City operates ambulance service with Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. As of 1990, 911 service has been a part of New Bruanfels and Comal County.

The New Braunfels area continues to experience growth in the healthcare sector and provides a variety of medical facilities and professionals who offer full-service, state-of-the-art healthcare right here, locally. Everything from a skinned knee to open-heart surgery can be accessed here with highly-skilled and

compassionate healthcare professionals who will be with you every step of the way.

These comprehensive services minimize the need to travel to Austin or San Antonio.

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NEW BRAUNFELS The community provides the latest in diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and specialized care. Enjoy the convenience of shorter travel distances, reduced wait times and the support of your friends, family and community. According to Texas Comptroller’s Office, it is estimated that prior to the multi-million dollar investments brought to the area by heath providers since 2008, more than $125 million (60%) of medical services were outsourced to San Antonio or Austin. A healthcare economic impact reported in 2011 that for every $1-million increase in demand for healthcare services would result in more that //44 billion dollars in direct income and produce 180 direct and indirect healthcare jobs.

Real Estate Whether you are interested in owning or leasing, the New Braunfels housing market offers a variety of choices. Texas continues to lead the country in the economic recovery with the real estate industry being the key factor. Texas has the most affordable housing in the country. And considering the housing growth in New Braunfels and Comal County is amongst the highest in the state, these components make New Braunfels not only a great place to live but a good investment.

Residential neighborhoods range from conventional subdivisions to gated communities. New Braunfels Housing will vary from garden home lots to standard size city lots. Or if acreage is your preference, the New Braunfels Housing Market area offers several

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acreage subdivisions. If being on or close to the water is in your desire, then consider the opportunities available on one of our two rivers or many of our area lakes.

Downtown New Braunfels The New Braunfels Downtown area offers luxury condos on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, apartment complexes in a variety of price ranges and historic Victorian and turn-of-the-century New Braunfels Housing. Both residential and commercial properties have an increased interest in restoration and renovation. You will also find new development of single family and multi-use properties.

The median price of residential property sold in New Braunfels for 2012 was approximately $195,000, while the average price was $232,313. In 2012, the average days on the market for a residential property was 144 days.

Whether you are buying or renting, the New Braunfels Housing Market offers a variety of price ranges to fit your budget. In addition to the custom built homes or the larger national home builder subdivisions, the New Braunfels area does offer mobile home sites and RV parks.

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UTILITIES: Electricity: • Supplier: Multiple ERCOT Sources • Distributor: NBU • Avg. Monthly Bill: Residential: $79.50 / 1,0000 KWH

Water/Wastewater: • Supplier: Wells,

Surface Water/Aquifer • Distributor: NBU • Avg. Monthly Bill: Residential: $26.65 / 6,484 Gallons Commercial: $67.22 / 28,725 Gallons

Natural Gas:

• Supplier: Enterprise Products Partners • Distributor/ Source: CenterPoint Energy • Avg. Monthly Bill: Residential: $35; commercial contracts available.

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Canyon Lake

he lure of the waters of the Guadalupe River drew the first settlers to this area. By the mid 1800s, settlements began to take hold. Flooding was a major problem all along the Guadalupe, and after major floods hit in 1936 and 1938, the people began to demand that the government take some action. After thorough research, the US Army Corps of Engineers selected the spot for the dam about 16 miles north of New Braunfels.

Canyon Lake, as we know it, happened once the dam was built. Since its dedication in 1966, the area has flourished as a water recreation destination. Tubing along the Guadalupe is a perennial favorite, but the river is also known for its trout fishing, a favorite among anglers below the dam. The lake also offers fishing, stocked primarily with bass and catfish. Boating, water skiing, swimming and personal watercraft use also attract many visitors to the lake, along with a relaxed, laidback atmosphere in all its communities.

One visit is all it takes to become enchanted with what is now known as the “Water Recreation Capital of Texas.�

Things to Do in Canyon Lake

Archers Haven 23655 FM 306 Canyon Lake, TX 78133 Phone: (210) 393-4168 hwww.archershavenfieldarchery.com There is a practice range with distances from 20 yards to 80 yards, and a 28 field target walkthru range with 14 targets available. Archery lessons are available and are conducted by Mr. Bubba Bateman IV, a certified level II instructor. Lessons are for all ages with an emphasis on youths. This club is a members-only club with a daily shooting fee for non-members.

Archers Haven is a family oriented club and we are seeking new members who are like minded and love the sport of archery.

Active military personnel and those who have been injured will receive a discount on their membership.

Canyon Lake Gorge Rocks

www.canyongorge.org The Canyon Lake Gorge is a beautiful and natural insight into the geology and hydrologic dynamics of Glen Rose limestone in

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Comal County near Canyon Lake. The Gorge was created, or “cut”, when floodwaters escaped over the spillway at Canyon Lake during the Flood Event of 2002.

The Gorge Preservation Society is pleased to be able to open the Gorge to visitors through guided educational tours. Learn about the “Power of Water” while hiking to see dramatic Gorge vistas, several waterfalls, beautiful lagoons, biologic succession, the Hidden Valley Fault, geologic formations, an aquifer in action and numerous springs. The GPS mission is to promote the enjoyment and conservation of a unique natural phenomenon by encouraging responsible, quality access opportunities through academic partnerships, economic initiatives and citizen involvement.

Hiking through the Canyon Lake Gorge can be physically demanding and is not recommended for people with bad knees, ankles or heart conditions. Children must be at least 7 years old. One adult must be present for each child, ages 7-10, while for ages 10-15 there must be one adult present for every 3 children. For youth ages 16-20, one adult should be present for every 5 young adults.

Tours last an average of 3 hours.

Fishing the Guadalupe River

Each year, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a variety of activities on the Guadalupe River near

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Canyon Lake. Fishing, especially trout fishing, is a popular activity on this beautiful central Texas river. The Guadalupe is over 250 miles long and flows from the western edge of the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf of Mexico.

For the first 15 or so miles below Canyon Lake Dam, the river is also commonly called the Canyon Reservoir Tailrace. This stretch of the river is one of the state’s most popular freshwater trout fisheries and is the only yeararound trout fishery in Texas. It has been voted one of the Top 100 Trout Streams in America.

The cold water released deep from Canyon Lake makes year-around survival of trout possible. Trout stockings by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Guadalupe River Chapter of Trout Unlimited (GRTU) take place each year from November through March. In a typical year, well over 25,000 trout are stocked in the tailrace, ranging in size from 8 to 22 inches in length.

At other times of the year, this portion of the river is home to several species of bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and Guadalupe), sunfish, catfish, and other game fish. There are even schools of large striped bass that arrived in the river thanks to the flood of 2002. The Guadalupe’s clean, cool waters make it a pleasant place for the fish and those who fish for them. In order to fish on the river you will need a valid fishing license

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with a fresh water fishing stamp, unless exempt. Fishing license exemptions can be found in the current TPWD Outdoor Annual.

Much of the fishing activity in the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake, especially during the winter months, is for raiow and brown trout. There is a special regulation for these species in a portion of the river (check the TPWD annual for details). This regulation is intended to provide a high quality catch-andrelease trout fishery. In this section of the river only one trout per day over 18 inches may be harvested, and it must be caught on an artificial lure. Outside this area, from Canyon Lake dam downstream to the eastern most bridge on Highway 306, and from the second bridge crossing on River Road downstream, there is no minimum length limit for trout and the daily bag limit is 5. In these areas, trout may be harvested regardless of the bait type used.

When planning a trip, consult the TPWD at www.tpwd.state.tx.us, TPWD publishes trout stocking dates in late October.

Guadalupe River Tubing

The Guadalupe River is the most popular river in Texas for water recreation due to its scenic beauty, cold clear water and proximity to large metropolitan areas.

Among the favorite sections for tubing or “toobing” is what is known as the “Horseshoe”

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or “Tube Loop”. The starting point for this section is the western bridge on FM 306 and its end is the east bridge of FM 306, although most tubers continue floating downstream to the 4th Crossing Bridge on River Road or beyond, depending on water flow. Release rates are controlled flows from Canyon Dam and can range from a leisurely float to an exciting run through several rapids. Always check with a reputable outfitter for current flows and use caution anytime you are on the water by wearing a life vest. If needed, use straps on your glasses and remember, no glass or polystyrene on the lake or rivers. This beautiful part of the Guadalupe can become crowded on summer weekends, so try to plan your trip for weekdays if possible. There are many lodging and camping facilities in the area, some with river views or access that can make your Guadalupe get-away even more enjoyable.

Heritage Museum

4831 FM 2673 Canyon Lake, TX 78133 Phone: (830) 899-4542 www.theheritagemuseum.com The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill County is located between Sattler and Startzville near Canyon Lake. Its mission is to encourage and foster awareness of the natural and cultural history of Comal County and the Texas Hill Country through the collection, preservation and interpretation of its rich history. The Heritage Museum offers displays on Native American and pioneer history, fossils, the construction of Canyon Dam, and much more. For groups of ten or more, special tours

may be scheduled.

Lodging in Canyon Lake

www.canyonlakechamber.com A visit to “The Jewel of the Hill Country,” as Canyon Lake is called, and to the nearby Guadalupe River on a day trip is most enjoyable, but a longer visit is even better, maybe even irresistible. And for overnight visits there are plenty of places to stay to round out the enjoyment of your visit. All kinds of lodging possibilities are available, from the luxurious to the rustic – bed and breakfasts, lodges, cabins, RV parks, campgrounds, condos, and home vacation rentals. Some are near the lake and some near the river, so you can be close to where you enjoy your favorite water sport activities.

Trails of Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers which maintains five designated trails with a variety of uses and levels of difficulty. Designed for recreational use, these trails are well-maintained. Please check for specific difficulty of a train before attempting it.

Boerne Boerne is a unique city nestled in the Texas Hill Country, approximately 22 miles northwest of San Antonio. You can find Boerne via Interstate 10 West exits 543, 542, 541, or 540.

Boerne offers many benefits and attractions, including its small-town charm, historic architecture, and gorgeous natural surroundings. Boerne offers residents both convenient

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access to San Antonio and the big-city life and a quality of life founded on its small-town heritage. In fact, Progressive Farmer named Kendall County, where Boerne is located, its number five pick for the “2007 Best Places to Live in the Southwest Region.”

One of the great attributes of Boerne is its weather. The weather was actually the cause for Boerne’s settlement and growth since it brought early settlers and visitors to the area in search of better health. Before 1900, Boerne had grown into a popular tourist resort. It became famous for “the purest air God ever made for man or woman, either”, according to a brochure from that era. Boerne still boasts that pure air set in a small town, and the town is still a popular destination for tourists.

Many people from the northern parts of the United States, or “snow birds” as they are generally referred to, venture down to the Hill Country to escape the cold climate. Once again, even on a seasonal basis, it is Boerne’s weather that continues to attract part-time residents and visitors.

The City of Boerne is a full-service municipality, providing all basic government services such as streets, police, fire, animal control, solid waste collection, electric, water, wastewater, gas, cemetery, library, parks, and recreation.

Things to Do in Boerne Boerne, Texas offers visitors and residents a fabulous combination of Old World charm and Texas hospitality. The tastefully restored Main Street boasts a ton of antique shops, gift stores, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, turn-of-the-century European architecture, and picturesque gardens and greenbelts. No matter what you’re looking for, Boerne has it.

The small-town feel warms the heart and provides the perfect setting to relax the body and restore the soul.

The following are just some of the attractions that Kendall County is proud to provide its residents and tourists:

Agricultural Heritage Center and Museum

Phone: (830) 249-6007 www.agmuseum.us This facility is located in Boerne City Park on over five acres. It includes a blacksmith shop, woodworking shop, pioneer house,

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Boerne Community Theatre

907 East Blanco Road Boerne, TX 78006 Phone: (830) 249-9166 www.boernetheatre.org Boerne Community Theatre has been the nonprofit community theatre of Boerne, Texas since 1991. They present five regular productions, two Teen Troupe shows, three children’s summer drama camps and a “Theatre on the Edge” special.

The Buckhorn Golf Course

36 FM 473 Comfort, TX 78013 Phone: (830) 995-5351 www.buckhorngolfcourse.com The Buckhorn’s championship layout utilizes the natural 100 foot elevation changes, pristine creeks and valleys that one would hope to find in such a tranquil setting. Known for its consistent, superb conditions, The Buckhorn is as challenging as you want to make it. Vast, rolling fairways and large greens await tee and approach shots. Players can select any one of several sets of tees that enable the high and low handicapper to choose their level of test. Outstanding strategy and an excellent variety of golf holes make The Buckhorn Golf course one of the most fun and memorable golf courses you’ll ever play.

Cascade Caverns

226 Cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015 Phone: (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com Cascade Caverns was discovered by the Lipan Apache in the 1700s as evidenced by artifacts and a cave fireplace. Kendall County youth in the 1840s rediscovered the cave and carved their initials in stalactites in the Caverns’ first room. Local stories about what was then called “Hester’s Cave”, after the owner, were adapted into a German language novel that was published in the 1870s and later translated into English. Although not commercially operated until the early 1930s, Cascade Caverns is the first of the six Texas cave attractions to have been discovered and

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has been entertaining folks ever since.

Cave Without a Name

325 Kreutzberg Road Boerne, TX 78006 Phone: (830) 537-4212 www.cavewithoutaname.com The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more.

Enjoy a tour of the six major rooms in comfort with a provided 66 degrees year-round, easy walkways and brilliant lighting.

Cibolo Nature Center

140 City Park Road Boerne TX, 78006 Phone: (830) 249-4616 www.cibolo.org This nature center provides visitors with a 100 acres of trails and wilderness to explore in the Texas Hill Country.

Enchanted Springs Ranch

242 West State HWY 46 Boerne, TX 78006 Phone: (800) 640-5917 www.enchantedspringsranch.com Enchanted Springs Ranch is family owned and dedicated to “Keeping the Old West Alive” with its friendly atmosphere. Western history is preserved and presented in a new and exciting way. This 86 acre working ranch is home to a herd of Texas Longhorns, horses, buffalo, deer and a wide variety of exotic animals.

Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club

7900 Fair Oaks Parkway Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015 Phone: (210) 582-6700 www.fairoaksclub.com With minimal changes to the original historic home, the addition of 8,000 square feet of space, 36 holes of championship golf on the Live Oak and Blackjack Oak courses, tennis courts, pools and additional event space, the Club quickly became the center of activities for the residents of the developing Fair Oaks Ranch Community. The Club has created an oasis and a home away from home for the residents, Members and guests.

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Guadalupe River State Park

3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 78070 Phone: (830) 438-2656 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ guadalupe-river The park has 4 miles of river frontage and is located in the middle of a 9-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. Park visitors may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking and camping. The park recently opened a 5.3-mile equestrian trail that is also open to mountain biking. No equestrian camping is available at the park.

Opportunities also exist for less vigorous pursuits, such as bird watching and nature study.

Joshua Creek Ranch

132 Cravey Road Boerne, TX 78006 Phone: (830) 537-5090 www.joshuacreek.com Joshua Creek Ranch opened for guests in 1990 on some of the finest hunt country in America. Over the last 22 years, it has been developed into a sportsmen’s paradise. The ranch is a rare combination of natural Texas Hill Country beauty, from fertile creek and river bottom land to lightly wooded grass pastures with intervening limestone bluffs and ledges, all managed to produce prime wildlife habitat for quail hunting, pheasant hunting, Texas deer hunting and turkey hunting. The hunting season is September through April, although Axis deer hunting is offered year-round.

Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center

1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006 Phone: (800) 999-3299 www.tapatio.com Once known as Thunder Valley, Clyde B. Smith purchased the property in 1981 and transformed the limestone cliffs, oak trees and clear springs into a small resort with an outstanding and acclaimed 18-hole championship golf course. His goal was to create a golf club for local residents and an active retreat for visitors, a goal he succeeded at.

In the 1990’s, new owners added an executive 9-hole course and conference center, attracting a wider range of uses for the

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SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES In 2011, Country music legend George Strait purchased the resort, determined to return it to its original grandeur and beyond.

Ye Kendall Inn 128 West Blanco Road Boerne, TX 78006 Phone: (800) 364-2138 www.yekendallinn.com Today the newly restored Kendall Inn has everything guests could desire. Dine at the renowned Limestone Grille, 10-time Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

Relax fireside at Tavern 128. Rejuvenate at the Ritz Spa & Hair Studio. Enjoy a rest in one of 36 rooms, suites and cottages. Make a little history for yourself and host your wedding, conference, retreat or event in the new Kendall Halle Conference Center, on the bluff overlooking the beautiful Cibolo Creek or in our beautiful antebellum courtyard. The 5.2 acre campus features high speed wireless Internet everywhere from the privacy of your guest room to the banks of the Cibolo.

Port Aransas Port Aransas is an island getaway for the

whole family. With beaches and loads of sun, Port Aransas is perfectly located to meet your relaxation and adventure needs. Located between the dunes of Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, its lovely shoreline is a great place to wander among the seashells, frolic in the waves, soak in the sun, and relax in the breezes. Just next door, the rest of Mustang Island offers a number of nature related places, which provide fabulous opportunities for birding, kayaking, fishing, surfing and swimming. With a laid back attitude unique to this area, the intimate community of Port Aransas has many boutiques, shops and galleries, cafes, exceptional restaurants.

There is also ample lodging in the area, ranging from cozy cottages, conventional motel rooms, and RV parks to high rise condos and upscale private homes.

Port Aransas is located on the northern tip of Mustang Island. Take your choice of two ways to access the island. From Corpus Christi, the island is linked by the JFK Causeway, which climbs high above the Laguna Madre making a direct line to SH 361 and Port A. Alternately, you can take the ‘scenic route.’ The free ferry system brings visitors to the island across the Corpus Christi Ship Channel via car ferries, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days

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a week. Delightfully often, bottlenose dolphins accompany the ferries back and forth.

Seagulls and pelicans are frequent flyers along the short trip too! The beaches of Mustang Island are incredibly unique. There are eighteen miles of uninterrupted public shoreline which is open to those on foot or in a vehicle.

The shoreline includes: the Horace Caldwell Pier, open 24/7, which extends from the beach into the Gulf of Mexico; certified lifeguards to watch over the crowds in designated areas during peak season; and outdoor showers and bathrooms. Pets are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times.

Things to Do in Port Aransas Lighthouse Lakes Trail

The Lighthouse Lakes Trails are located in an area called North Harbor Island, just west of Port Aransas and north of the Highway 361 Causeway. There are a series of three individual, but interconnected, trails that can be accessed by launching from the north side of the causeway and by following a series of trail markers. Fishing in these areas can be excellent, as is bird watching and just general paddling around. Your ability to access some of these areas is dependent upon tidal level, so it is a good idea to check before you go. Higher

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You must cross a deep shipping channel to access the trails, but the channel is not excessively wide and you can cross it in less than five minutes with moderate paddling.

Mustang Island State Park Located just south of Port Aransas on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, this area covers more than 3,900 acres and has a 5-mile beachfront for visitors to enjoy. The land was acquired from private owners in 1972 and opened to the public in 1979.

Fisherman’s Wharf

900 Tarpon Street Port Aransas, TX 78373 At Fisherman’s Wharf, our deep sea fishing schedule is based on the seasonal migrations and availability of various species of fish in the Gulf of Mexico. We offer half and full day drift fishing trips aboard the Wharf Cat for king mackerel, ling, dolphin, bonito, shark, etc., from mid-May through Labor Day. Year round, the Scat Cat, equipped with “electric tackle” makes 12 hour and special extended trips to far offshore banks (coral and rock formations) for red snapper, grouper, amber jack and other highly prized bottom fish. Bait, tackle, rods and reels are included and no fishing license is required on deep sea fishing charters. The Wharf Cat and Scat Cat offer a full concession on board serving hot and cold foods, snacks and beverages served by friendly, helpful crews. Both “Cats” are comfortable, smooth riding catamarans for deep sea fishing at its finest.

displays in the main building highlight current and past research projects and feature representative specimens or photographs of local plants and animals. Over 40,000 visitors have tour the facility annually.

Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary and The TX Dot Demonstration Gardens and Wetlands Ponds draw tourists and “Winter Texans” alike to Rockport.

Rockport

Rockport is a popular tourist destination because of its beach, ski basin, and the sport fishing available there. There are also various historic sites such as the Fulton Mansion and a Heritage district. The historical downtown area offers a great shopping environment with its friendly attitude. Key Allegro Marina is also a popular attraction, especially during The Rockport Offshore Challenge. Goose Island State Park, 321.4 acres, is located north of Rockport in Aransas County. The area is also the home of “The Big Tree”, named State Champion Coastal Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) in 1969. It is thought to be one of the largest in the nation including the Redwoods on the nation’s west coast. Estimated to be over 1000 years old, the “Big Tree” has a circumference of 35 feet, is 44 feet in height and has a crown spread of 90 feet.

The City of Rockport, located 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi on Texas Highway 35, is the County Seat of Aransas County.

Rockport was incorporated by a Special Act of the Legislature of Texas Charter granted on May 29, 1871. Surrounded on three sides by the waters of Aransas, Copano and Port bays, the sheer variety of outdoor activities are what makes Rockport appeal to the many tourists as well as local citizens.

The fishing village of Rockport has been a favorite coastal hideaway for wealthy Texans since the 1800s. Rockport is located along the Texas Tropical Trail and is a noteworthy stop along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. Other points of interest such as Texas Maritime Museum, Fulton Mansion, Rockport Center for the Arts, Connie

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute

750 Channel View Drive Port Aransas, TX 78373 Phone: (361) 749-6729 Interest in Marine Science is promoted by the Visitor Center where self guided tours and educational movies are among the attractions offered. Seven aquaria display typical Texas coastal habitats and the organisms that live in them, including Spartina, black mangrove marsh, oyster reef, open bay bottom, rock jetty and offshore artificial reefs. Other

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Corpus Christi Corpus Christi offers some of the best beaches in Texas. So come dance on the beach, run in the surf, and make a splash in sunny Corpus Christi, Texas! There are miles of beaches for fishing, boating and floating. Additionally, there are multiple historic and fun attractions like the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium just waiting to be explored. Music, art festivals and sporting events are held in Corpus Christi year round.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, about halfway between Houston and the U.S.Mexico border, Corpus Christi has the same latitude as Tampa, Florida and has the same tropical weather. Situated on a bay and surrounded by islands and hundreds of miles of beaches. Corpus Christi is a popular spot for family vacations and provides endless recreational opportunities for visitors of all types.

The Corpus Christi Municipal Marina is at the center of it all, and boasts many of the amenities and services Corpus Christi Bay has to offer. The marina is protected from the Gulf of Mexico by scenic barrier islands off the Texas Coast, so the water is calm and the beaches are expansive. Come enjoy the waterfront and see the sailboats!

Come and see the Victorian charm in South Texas! Heritage Park and Cultural Center holds eleven historic homes, each of which is unique. One such home, the 100 year old Galván House is an award- winning center that hosts artistic cultural programs showcasing the diverse culture of Corpus Christi and South Texas. For cultural education and historical knowledge, the Heritage Park and Cultural Center is the best place to be!

For military history, you can step aboard the U.S.S. Lexington, a famous naval aircraft carrier from World War II. The Lexington features incredible rides in a flight simulator, a chance to climb behind the controls of a jet fighter, or preview a movie in the mega theatre, which is also located on board. The museum is open seven days a week, so no matter when you visit Corpus Christi, you can see this historic treasure.

Travel on an ocean adventure deep into the Gulf of Mexico without ever leaving the shore at the Texas State Aquarium. Observe aquatic life from dolphins to jelly fish, and learn about environmental conservation and wildlife rehabilitation.

You can also visit the largest remaining natural barrier island in the world.

The Padre Island National Seashore covers 130,000 acres of pristine barrier island,

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providing a safe haven for sea turtles and many birds. The barrier island offers spectacular bird watching and is a focal point for bird enthusiasts throughout Texas. In addition, bird and animal enthusiasts can explore a coastal highway dedicated to bird and wildlife watching on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. The trail surrounding Corpus Christi has observation platforms and kiosks with helpful information about the environment and all of its natural inhabitants.

If you’ve had enough of wildlife, you can find a peaceful and relaxing nook at the gorgeous Corpus Christi Botanical Garden. The garden features walking trails surrounded by roses, desert and tropical flowers, and 2,500 varieties of orchids. So whether your taste runs to pristine nature or man-made beauty, Corpus Christi has the right place for you. The Botanical Garden offers tours of the facilities and grounds.

When the day is done, you can enjoy an entertaining evening of music, comedy, or drama at Corpus Christi’s outstanding non-profit Harbor Playhouse community theatre. All productions at the community theater are family-friendly, so no matter your age, you will find evening entertainment from the local talent.

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Regardless of your budget or no matter if you are looking for the perfect golf getaway, fun-filled family adventure, romantic getaway or corporate meeting venue, Corpus Christi has the perfect place for you!

You can find additional information, hotels in the area, and locally scheduled events at www.visitcorpuschrisitx.org.

Things to Do in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 1900 North Chaparral Street Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Phone: (361) 826-4667 www.ccmuseum.com Featuring History, Archeology, and Natural History Exhibits, the Corpus Christi Museum offers hours of fun for everyone in the family.

Take a journey back in time on a tour of the replica of Columbus’s ship, Pinta.

Discover alligators, snakes, and turtles in our live animal exhibits. Explore guns and gold from the oldest scientifically excavated shipwreck in the Western Hemisphere.

With all this and so much more, you never know what you’ll find around the corner.

Funtabulous Family Entertainment Center 5858 South Padre Island Drive #21 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Phone: (361) 994-1111 www.funtabulous.us This center features a laser maze, human spheres, human foosball, bazooka ball, ice skating, and a play zone. The play zone includes an inflatable obstacle course, kiddie area, giant checkers, X-Box Kinect (Dance Central/River Adventure), ping pong, air hockey, and table games.

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 8545 South Staples Street Corpus Christi, TX 78413 Phone: (361) 852-2100 www.stxbot.org One of the Coastal Bend’s major visitor destinations and leading nature tourism facilities, the 180-acre South Texas

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Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases nine uniquely-designed floral exhibits and gardens, including the acclaimed Orchid House and Plumeria Garden--plus the Bromeliad Conservatory and Butterfly House.

South Texas Institute for the Arts – Art Museum of South Texas 1902 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Phone: (361) 825-3500 www.stia.org In 1997 the Art Museum of South Texas, Creative Arts Center, and Center for Hispanic Arts came together to form the South Texas Institute for the Arts (STIA). This organization continues the Art Museum’s affiliation with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. As a result of this merger, art outreach capabilities were increased tremendously and almost 50 years of arts programming experience was brought together.

Texas State Aquarium 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Phone: (361) 881-1200 www.texasstateaquarium.org The Texas State Aquarium is a private, not-for-profit organization that receives no city, state or federal funding for its operations. The Aquarium relies on general admissions, memberships, retail sales, event rentals and the generous support from donors to maintain its operations.

Texas Surf Museum 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Phone: (361) 888-7873

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www.texassurfmuseum.com This museum is housed in a 3,000 squarefoot building and boasts hundreds of pieced of surfing memorabilia. These include several surf boards.

USS Lexington 2914 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Phone: (361) 888-4873 www.usslexington.com In January of 1992, the USS Lexington arrived at Naval Station Ingleside and became a permanent Texas resident. In June of that year, the United States Navy officially signed over the ship to city officials and she was towed to her final berth on North Beach.

The USS Lexington was opened to the public in October of 1992 and in November was dedicated in a formal ceremony attended by representatives of the City, State and Federal governments, as well as former crew members and members of numerous veterans organizations.

South Padre Island South Padre Island lies on the southernmost tip of Texas and is situated on the south end of Padre Island, the longest Barrier Island in the world and the largest stretch of undeveloped ocean beach in North America. It sits just 30 miles north of Mexico and is linked to the mainland by the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway, a two and a half mile long bridge. The Town of South Padre Island is called home by an estimated 5,000 people, giving the place a small-town, friendly feel. However, over one million people visit the island every year according to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is

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a hotspot for retirees from northern regions to stay throughout the winter months. These residents are known throughout the Rio Grande Valley as “Winter Texans.”

South Padre Island is one of the best kept secrets in Texas, but the value of the place has finally been discovered by the world. Offering a unique setting, South Padre Island lures people to return again and again to enjoy the spirit of adventure and relaxation that can be found there.

South Padre Island is a year-round vacation destination located at the same latitude as Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it enjoys a sub-topical environment with mild, dry winters, and warm breezy summers. With a winter average temperature of 65 degrees, a summer average temperature of 82 degrees and an average of 253 days of beautiful sunshine, it’s no wonder why so many people love South Padre Island.

South Padre Island has a council-manager form of government. The City Council, consisting of the Mayor and five city council

members, has three-year staggered terms. The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the city.

CASTROVILLE Welcome to Castroville: The Little Alsace of Texas Wilkome! Safely nestled within the elbow of the meandering,emerald-green Medina River, the quaint village of Castrovilleboasts a history as rich and wide as Texas itself. Founded in1844 by the famous empresario, Henri Castro, Castrovillerests peacefully off stage of San Antonio just 15 miles towardthe sunset. Affectionately known as “The Little Alsace ofTexas” this truly Texas town has comingled its Alsatianheritage of yesteryear with the flare of the American ruralwest. Always welcoming to visitors, it is a perfect getawayfor anyone looking for either a day trip or a multi-nightexcursion. Castroville offers

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cozy accommodations, finedining, unique shops, museums, recreational spaces andbeautiful parks encouraging visitors to feel right at home.

Castroville is meant to be indulged slowly at your ownleisurely pace. Slip on your walking shoes, follow the signs,and take a selfguided walking tour featuring over 60 historicdwellings from the mid 19th century.

It’s truly a step back intime as you encounter Alsatian-style cottages andarchitecture of that era.

Castroville is home to one of the oldest structures in Texas, the Steinbach House.

This house, originally built inthe 1600s in Wahlbach, France, was relocated and restored in Castroville as a gift to the city from the people of Alsace. Beautifully decorated in period pieces donated by numerousAlsatian friends, it’s a definite site to see and must stop in Castroville.

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Frequently Called Numbers - Fort Sam Houston FACILITY/ORGANIZATION PHONE 502d ABW 502d FSS (Family & MWR) AF ED AMEDD Museum AMEDDC&S Personnel Office American Red Cross Aquatic Center Army Emergency Relief Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Behavorial Medicine Billetting, InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) Bowling Center / Snack Bar Broadway Bank Car Care Center - Firestone Cemetery, National at Fort Sam Houston Central Issue Facility Chapel, AMEDD - Regimental Chapel, DODD Field Chapel, Main Post Child Development Center (CDC) Child Youth & School Services Office Civilian Personnel Office/ AIR FORCE Civilian Personnel Office/ARMY Class 6/ Beverage Store Cole Sr./Jr. High School Commissary CY&S Central Parent Central Dental Clinic (Budge) Dental Clinic (Rhoades) Dining Facility (Rocco) Dormitories, METC Air Force Dormitories, METC Navy Dormitories, METC Navy Education Center Elementary School Enterprise Rental Car Equestrian Center (Riding Stables) Evans Theatre (Reservations) Exchange (BX,PX,NEX) Exchange (Home & Garden) Finance/ Military Air Force Finance/ Military Army Fisher House Golf Course Harlequin Housing, Off-post Housing On-Post Lincoln HQ, 502d Mission Support Group (MSG) HQ, 5th Army/Quadrangle HQ, MEDCOM (Medical Command) HQ, US Army South (USARSO) HHBN ID Card Section

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FACILITY/ORGANIZATION PHONE

221-9363 221-2606 221-1294 221-6358 221-6951 224-5151 221-4887 221-1612 295-4094 539-9589 357-2705 221-4740 227-7131 224-0209 820-3891 221-3219 221-3231/4210 221-5010 221-2754 221-5002 221-4871 808-7577 221-1425 221-2728 368-8730/8729 221-4678 221-4871 808-3735 295-4095 221-3608 808-2656 808-1016 808-1016 221-1738 368-8809 222-8251 224-7207 221-4227 225-5566 225-4785 221-5864 221-2025 916-6000 221-5863 222-9694 295/8569/8539 270-7638 221-0287 221-1232 221-6710 295-0663 221-0415

IMCOM Headquarters 466-1189 Inspector General (FSH & AMEDDC&S) 221-1461 Legal Assistance Office (JAG) (ASA) 221-2282 Legal Assistance, 502d FSG 808-0169 Library (Main Post) 221-4702 Medical Clinic, FSH 808-3500 Middle School Teen Center 221-3635 MIF1 899 808-1857 MIF2 890 808-1267 MIF3 1356 808-1267 MIF4 1364 808-1267 MIF5 1393 808-1267 Military & Family Readiness (ACS) 221-2705/2418 Military Clothing Sales 221-3595 Military Personnel 221-2076 Motor Pool, 502d Vehicle Operations 221-9631 Museum, Ft. Sam Houston 221-1886 MWR Ticket Office 808-1376 NCO Academy 221-5173 Official Travel/ Tour & Travel Center 866-282-0499 Outdoor Equipment Center 221-5224 Passport Office 221-0347 Personnel In/Out Processing 221-9274 Personnel Support DET/Finance Navy 808-0074 Pharmacy (Call-In Refill) 916-8700 Godfathers Pizza 271-0211 Post Office N/A Powless Guest House 357-2705 Retired Transition Services 221-1213 Sam Houston Community Center 808-1378 San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) 916-4141 School Age Services (SAS) 221-5151/4466 School Liaison Office 221-2214/2418 Security Forces Station 221-2222 Security Office/DPTMS 221-2244 Service Station/ Shoppette, Schofield 221-3301 Service Station/ Shoppette, Walters 225-0216 Shoppette, Patch Rd. 225-3589 Shoppette, Williams Rd. 221-4612 Snack Bar-AMEDDC&S 228-9761 Soldier Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 916-7322 Transportation 221-1605 UPS Store 227-4092 Veterinary Services 808-6104 Warrior Family Support Center (WFSC) 916-8219 Youth Activity Center 221-3502

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Frequently Called Numbers - Lackland AFB

FACILITY/ORGANIZATION PHONE

FACILITY/ORGANIZATION PHONE

Airman Family Readiness Center

671-3722

Military Pay

671-0031

Airman Leadership School

925-1233

Mortuary Affairs

671-4137

AF Aid Society

671-3722

MPF Customer Service

671-3303

Area Defense Counsel

671-2924

NCO Academy

671-3292

Base Exchange

674-6465

Law Enforcement

671-3030

BMT Reception Center

671-2593

Pharmacy 292-7000 Public Affairs

Chaplain

24 Air Force

977-5892/5796 671-2128/3136

37 TRW

671-2911

37 TRW

59 MDW

292-7373

59 MDW

292-7669

67 NWW

977-6655

149 FW

925-4367

433 AW

925-5194 671-2907

Civilian Personnel

671-1238

502 ABW

Command Post

671-4225

AFISRA 977-2730

Commissary 671-2838 Equal Opportunity

292-8394

Red Cross

Family Advocacy

395-9090

Red Cross–After Hours

Fisher House

671-6028

224-5151 877-272-7337

SATO Health and Wellness Center

671-0566

Honor Guard

Leisure

659-0738/9431

Official

566-1721

Security Forces – LE Desk

671-2018

37 TRW

671-2562

Suicide Prevention

Security Hill

977-6110

TMO

652-5783

Wilford Hall Information

292-7412

Housing 671-1840 Kelly Passenger Terminal

800-273-8255

Desk

925-8714

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Frequently Called Numbers - Randolph AFB FACILITY/ORGANIZATION PHONE

FACILITY/ORGANIZATION PHONE

359 Medical Grp

652-6403

Finance Civilian Pay

652-6480

902nd Communications Squadron

652-2015

Finance Military Pay

652-1851

902FSS 652-2276

Fire Department

652-6915

Custom Framing

652-2788

Golf Course

652-4653

Auto Skills Center

652-2952

Housing Office

652-1840

Base Exchange

652-2681

Library 652-2617

Base Theater

652-3278

Officer’s Club

658-7445

Billeting 652-1844

Outdoor Rec

652-3702

Bowling Center

Public Affairs

652-4410

B-Xtra 566-6881

Rambler Fitness Center

652-2955

Child Development Center

Randolph Service Station

658-1515

Civilian Personnel (Employee Relations) 652-5153

Retiree Activities Office

652-6880

Civilian Personnel (Staffing)

652-6224

Security Forces

652-5700

Commissary 652-6545

Tickets & Tours

652-5640

Education Center

652-5964

Traffic Management Office

652-1848

Enlisted Club (Kendrick)

652-3056

Vehicle Registration & Visitor Control

652-3939

Airman and Family Readiness Center

652-5321

Veterinarian Clinic

652-3190

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652-6271

652-4946

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