Rain ahead?
A bunch is in store if forecasters are right The Medina County Office of Emergency Management & Fire Marshal’s Office is actively monitoring the potential for heavy rains this week, as the remnants of Pacific Hurricane Polo drift across Texas. The highest rain potential is for Thursday and Friday, Oct 1-2, although wet conditions are expected to linger through the weekend, possibly even into Monday. In addition to the potential for heavy rains, high winds up to
Area communities to host National Nights Out
On the second Tuesday of October Hondo, D’Hanis and Sabinal will be holding 2026 National Night Out (NNO) events to celebrate and encourage community partnerships and safer neighborhoods. Hondo As in every year since 1998, Hondo Police Department is hosting (NNO) from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 in the 1100 block of 16th Street (between Avenues M and K). The annual, free-to-the-public event, in its 43rd year nationally, is offering something for everyone. More t
Hondo approves budget, tax rate
By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter Hondo City Council on Monday unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget. Council also voted 5-0 to keep the same tax rate as the current fiscal year of 48¢ per $100 valuation. Chief Financial Officer Chris Hill said the 2026-27 budget will raise $174,619 (6.9%) more revenue from property taxes due to new property added to the rolls. The new budget goes into effect Oct. 1. The average homestead tax value in Hondo in 2025 was $19
