Hondo Anvil Herald

The Hondo ISD’s Christmas Card design contest winner this year is senior Evelyn Riojas. She is pictured with her mom and with HHS Principal Michael Mahoney.

By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter As the Hondo Economic Development Corporation completes its 21st year, the goals are the same, but the economic picture is looking up. Fiscal year 2025 ended Sept. 30 with a 15.3% increase in sales tax growth over 2024.  “This reflects a thriving local business environment,” Executive Director Sean Patty said. “As sales tax revenue grows, it enables the HEDC to budget for more reinvestment programs that benefit both local busine

PHOTO / JOE FOHN Holy Cross Catholic Youth portray the coming of the Baby Jesus. The traditional pageant progressed through the pecan orchard on the grounds of the D’Hanis church on Sunday night.

The Hondo Owl Football Book of Records is available for sale at the Hondo Anvil Herald office, 1601 Ave. K. A great Christmas gift for any Hondo Owl fan, the book is available for $24.95 + tax (which comes out to $27 even). Postage rates of $10 will be added for orders by mail. The 89-page book, compiled by Anvil Herald publisher Jeff Berger over the course of many decades, contains just about every record imaginable – team, individual and opponent – from 1984 throu

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