<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Selma, <em>San Antonio</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Part of three Texas counties (Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe), the city of Selma has a population of over 8,000 residents and was settled in 1847 by a variety of settlers. The first post office opened in 1856 and the first postmaster was John Harrison; he was co-owner of the Harrison and McCulloch stage line that had a postal route through the area. Harrison&rsquo;s original house is still erect where it was first built and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Children in Selma are served by a private elementary/middle school (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) located in the city, as well as public elementary, middle, and high schools in surrounding cities like San Antonio.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Due to Selma having experienced most of its housing development beginning in the 90s, most of the houses for sale here are new. They come equipped with tile flooring, open floor plans, outdoor patios and more. Prices averaging in the $200,000 range mean that living in Selma is affordable for families on a budget.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The city is home to the Retama Park Horse Racing Track, which opened in Selma in 1995 and draws thousands of visitors each year. In 2000, a 110-shop outdoor mall named the Forum opened in the city which provides lots of shopping and dining venues for locals and tourists. There is also a large visitor&rsquo;s center and park, and the Selma Stage Shop which is housed in the renovated Harrison and Brown Stagecoach Shop. Selma also boasts a variety of excellent restaurants, including Papouli&rsquo;s Greek Grill, Five Guys Burgers &amp; Fries, and several fast food options.</p>