Selma

Selma is a proud community that has seen a huge increase in population and economic development, leading to a meteoric rise in regional and state prominence. From a population of 5,540 residents in 2010, to 2021 estimates of 11,619 residents, Selma has seen a remarkable 109% increase in population in just over a decade. Couple this with our ever-growing business community, it is no wonder that Selma was recently listed at #29 on 24/7 Wall Street’s list of “America’s Fastest Growing Small Towns”.

Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels, Selma is in a prime location for our residents and businesses. With this location comes a responsibility to everyone who lives in or visits Selma. We are committed to providing top-notch, full-time services including Police, Fire, Public Works and Infrastructure. Our commitment to outstanding city services also comes with another added benefit: the City of Selma proudly boasts one of the lowest tax rates in San Antonio area and the State of Texas as a whole!

In addition to exemplary city services, Selma also strives to provide a superior quality of life, complete with parks and trails with something for all ages. Selma is proud to boast six city parks, including Stage Stop, Davenport, and FM 1518 parks. Stage Stop Park is also home to the Selma Splash Pad, a 3,220 square foot splash pad with numerous water features to beat the summer heat. In addition to these parks, Selma is also proud to be home to two nationally recognized historical sites: the Selma Stage Stop and John S. Harrison House. These two historical sites are connected by the Historic Evans Road Hike/Bike Trail, an almost one-mile multi-use path along the scenic Cibolo Creek. This trail also traverses Cibolo Creek with a natural path that connects Stage Stop Park with FM 1518 Park, providing scenic trails for residents and visitors alike.

Along with our numerous parks and extensive trails system, Selma also boasts a robust music history. As the long-time home of the historic Blue Bonnet Palace, which has hosted superstars such as Garth Brooks and George Strait, Selma’s musical tradition runs deep. Selma is also home to Real Life Amphitheater. More than 12 years after the former Verizon Amphitheater closed its doors, the 20,000 seat, open-air Real Life Amphitheater now stands ready to serve as the San Antonio area’s premiere open air facility for national and local music, theater, and speaking acts. The rich music history of Selma and its impact on the Northeast San Antonio region earned Selma the distinct honor of becoming only the 37th community to earn the designation as a “Music Friendly Community” from the Office of the Governor’s Texas Music Office!

One of the things that makes Selma a special place to live is our community's friendly, inviting hometown spirit. This is most evident when friends and neighbors come together to enjoy our annual events! The City of Selma is proud to hold an annual Easter Egg Hunt and Trunk-or-Treat event, as well as the annual “Christmas at the Harrison House” event, which provides an opportunity for attendees to ring in the holiday season at the historic John S. Harrison House.

The City of Selma is also proud to host several popular regional events throughout the year! Each October, Selma serves as the host city for the RE/MAX Skylight Balloon Festival, the Northeast San Antonio Area’s only hot air balloon festival! Each year, the City of Selma is also proud to join forces with the City of Schertz to support our military through the Selma-Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K Fun Run / Walk. Proceeds from this event are donated to Operation Comfort, a non-profit organization dedicated to support our wounded Service Members and their families.

Along with our rapid growth in population and focus on quality-of-life initiatives, Selma has also seen a parallel growth in our business community. With a variety of retail, service, and industrial businesses, Selma boasts one of the most rich and diverse business communities in the region. The commercial growth is directly tied to our commitment to promoting a business-friendly community for large and small businesses alike. It is this commitment to our residents and business community that has directly led to the growth and sustained success over the last several years.

For more information, contact the City of Selma at: 9375 Corporate Drive Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-6661.