Hondo Anvil Herald
Published in Hondo, Texas
Online
July 9, 2026
CASTROVILLE BLURBS, EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Medina Valley ISD
School District offices are closed on Fridays
2026-2027 Transportation Registration now available. Log in to Skyward family access then click on bus registration form.
School supply list available at mvisd.com then click back-to-school 2026-2027
City of Castroville
Council Regular Called meeting, Tues., July 14 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall.
Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce
5:05 Chamber Mixer; Thurs., July 16. La Coste City Hotel, 11280 Castro Ave, La Coste.
Kaffee Klatsch, Friday, July 24, at Security State Bank, 1726 US 90 E, Castroville; 8-9 a.m.
Drive Thru Food Distribution
Tuesday, July 21, 10 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1408 Alsace Ave, Castroville.. Volunteers needed to help 7:30 a.m. Call Tina Santee (830) 538-3220.
Medina County Food Pantry
Voucher pick up at Medina Valley United Methodist Church, 1108 Country Lane, Castroville
Fri., July 10; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or
Wed., July 15; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Food Distribution, July 24, 9 a.m. at Food Pantry, 1031 Ave. Y, Hondo (the old Hondo air base)
Alsatian Pioneers Chapter DRT
Regular meet the first Saturday of the month at the Braden Keller Community Center, Castroville at 10:00 a.m. A program and refreshments will be provided.
American Legion Post 460
Regular meetings are held the 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m., at 1305 Fiorella St. in Castroville. For info call (830)584-8403 or email txpost460@gmail.com.
Castro Colonies Heritage Association
Castro Colonies Living History Center
309 Paris St. Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. www.castrocolonies.us. Free Admission
Castroville Public Library
802 London St., Castroville
Reg. hours: M/T/W/F 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Th 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information, contact the Library at 830-931-4095. Find us: at castrovillelibrary@castrovilletx.gov.
Castroville Quilters/Stitchers meet third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Braden Keller Community Center, Castroville. Call 210-413-1254 for info.
Landmark Inn State Historic Site
Join the Friends of Landmark Inn Stop by the Landmark Inn to join our Friends Group! email or call us for more info. landmarkinnstaff@thc.texas.gov or 830-931-2133.
402 Florence St., Castroville, TX 78009, ph: 830-931-2133.
Regular hours: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily; Check the website for happenings.
Medina County Democrats
Regular Meetings; 3rd Sat. of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Braden Keller Community Center, Castroville.
Coffee & Conversation Fridays at 10 a.m. at Sammy’s in Castroville.
Liberal Lunch-1st Saturday of each month, 11 a.m., Las Palmas Restaurant, Devine
Medina County Museum
2302 18th St., Hondo.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays 1-3 p.m. Heritage items from all over Medina County on display. Come wander around. It’s free!
Medina County Republican Women
meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Call 409-277-9094 for location and guest speaker.
Rotary Club of Medina County meet 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at Hermann Sons Steak House, Hondo at noon. Guests are welcome. For more info call 830-444-0254.
Shooting Star Museum
5445 CR 5710, Devine, 78016; 210-386-6038 for information. The museum is a 501(c)3 not for profit foundation.
VFW Post 8134
11230 Castro Ave., LaCoste, TX 78039. Call for info. 210-386-5090.
Castroville Line Dancing
For information call Patricia at 830-985-3733; Mary at 210-415-8603; Patsy - 210-213-9890 or leave a message.
Check with your group for meeting information.
AA meetings
Braden Keller Community Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Mondays 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.
Al Anon (family support group):
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Alsatian Dancers of Texas
Practices on Sundays, 5 p.m. at Authentique Performing Arts Studio, 1105 Fiorella St.
Castroville VFC mtgs.
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at fire house. Info: 830-931-4751.
Junior firefighters
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., meet at the Castroville Fire House.
Mico VFD mtgs.
Located at 7127 CR 271. Firefighter training 1st Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Executive/Business meetings 2nd Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous
Braden Keller Community Center.
Thursdays 7-8 p.m.
YOUTH GROUPS, SCOUTS, ETC.
Castroville 4-H
Meets 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. @ American Legion Post 460.
Contact is Krista Binford, 210--364-5568, or Medina County office, 830-741-6180.
La Coste 4-H
Contact is Laura Kohlleppel @ 210-288-5645, or Medina Co. office, 830-741-6180.
Rio Medina 4-H
Contact is Michael Zinsmeyer, 830-931-5390, or Medina County office, 830-741-6180.
Boy Scouts
Troop 310 Castroville
Troop 310 BT, Scoutmaster Bill Alvarado, 210-912-1606
Troop 471, Rio Medina
Troop 471 Cubmaster Dale McPhail, 210-708-6177
Troop 471-B Scoutmaster Eliezer Arroyo - 619-822-8015
Troop 471-G Scoutmaster Jennifer Hinson 210-709-4561
Girl Scouts
Contact is Bryan Biediger, 210-857-5254.