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LOOKING BACK Schertz
from May 2023
Something To Think About . . .
“Most do not listen to understand, but rather to reply.”
–Steven R. Covey
Schertz History
The earliest settlers to the area built homes using building techniques developed in their native lands to include the use of half-timbering “fachwerk” (insulation and construction technique) design for adequate insulation. With the abundance of limestone, the stone provided a strong material for home building and soon larger two-story homes began to be built. As the town prospered, new homes with metal and wood construction with porches, fireplaces, decorative trim, and wide entryways was a reason for pictures of their homes.
Texas History
After the Civil War, the United States entered the era of Reconstruction, during which former Confederate States had to meet certain conditions for readmission into the Union. This included recognizing the U. S. constitutional amendments that ended slavery and rewriting their state constitutions. Nine African Americans were delegates to the 1868 Constitutional Convention. One of these delegates, George T. Ruby, was elected to the Texas Senate a year later, becoming the first African American to serve in the legislature. Texas was readmitted to the United States on March 30, 1870.
City Council
Ralph Gutierrez Mayor (210) 619-1040 ralphgutierrez@schertz.com
Mark Davis Councilmember (210) 376-9141 markdavis@schertz.com
Michelle Watson Councilmember 210-419-8472 mwatson @schertz.com
Jill Whittaker Councilmember (210) 846-8768 jwhittaker@schertz.com
Michael Dahle Councilmember (210) 419-9337 mdahle@schertz.com
David Scagliola Councilmember (830) 606-1130 davidscagliola@schertz.com
Allison Heyward Councilmember (210) 608-9543 allisonheyward@schertz.com
Tim Brown Councilmember (210) 608-2381 timbrown@schertz.com
