Universal City Daily Brief: Retail plans, trash contract and Snowfest updates

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Universal City, TX — February 7, 2026 — New regional H‑E‑B plans, a major trash contract RFP, and fresh Snowfest updates lead today’s local brief.


Regional retail: New H‑E‑B rising near Schertz

A new H‑E‑B project on Interstate 10 near Schertz is moving ahead, and Universal City shoppers are squarely in its service area. Recent filings show the development is roughly a 21 million dollar investment with a 125,000 plus square foot store and a separate convenience store, fuel station and car wash now under construction.

The add on buildings, totaling nearly 6,000 square feet, are expected to wrap up around October 2026, with the main store targeted for completion in November 2026. The site sits across the highway from a new Bill Miller Bar B Q in Converse and about six miles from the existing H‑E‑B on Kitty Hawk, giving northeast corridor residents another option for groceries and fuel once it opens.

City business: Long term trash and recycling contract

At City Hall, work continues on a major contract that will shape trash and recycling service for years. Universal City is seeking bids for a comprehensive Municipal Solid Waste Services agreement covering residential, commercial, construction and industrial customers.

The proposed contract would begin August 3, 2026 and run through July 31, 2031, with options for two additional two year extensions. Bids are due Wednesday, February 18 at 2 p.m., and an addendum published this week clarified that collection trucks starting the new contract must each be no more than four years old. City staff plan to interview finalists in early March and take a recommended provider to council later that month.

Community events: Snowfest and 55 plus fashion show ahead

Looking a bit beyond the 48 hour window, the city has rolled out fresh details on several big community events. Universal City Snowfest & Carnival is set for Saturday, February 21 at Veterans Park, with a record number of food trucks and vendors expected on site.

Local country artist Josh Varnes, a Samuel Clemens graduate who recently signed a record deal, is slated to headline the Snowfest stage the evening of February 21 and plans a special song for Clemens students and alumni. The city is emphasizing that Snowfest remains a budget friendly, family oriented event despite its growth.

For residents 55 and older, a separate fashion show style fundraiser is planned at Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center on April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring local leaders and longtime community members on the runway. The event includes dinner and is being promoted as a playful way to spotlight active older adults while supporting senior programming.

Looking ahead

Between new regional retail on the horizon, a competitive trash contract process and a packed late February event calendar, Universal City residents have plenty to watch over the coming weeks.

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