Schertz, Suburban municipality in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States.
Schertz is a suburban town in Texas that spans portions of Guadalupe, Bexar, and Comal counties with Cibolo Creek flowing through its territory. The community contains residential neighborhoods and commercial areas spread across this three-county region.
The settlement was originally called Cibolo Pit and Cut Off before receiving its current name in 1899 from Alsatian settlers who arrived in the area. Early growth came through the agricultural work that these pioneers established in the region.
The community gathers for SchertzFest and Fourth of July Jubilee celebrations, where local musicians perform and food vendors set up throughout the town. These events shape how residents connect and spend time together during the year.
The area contains multiple school facilities operated by the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District serving elementary through high school levels. Visitors can navigate residential neighborhoods and commercial zones that are spread throughout the region.
Randolph Air Force Base was established in 1930 and transformed the agricultural town into a residential community for military families. This development brought significant growth and new infrastructure to the area.
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