Hondo Anvil Herald

Castroville Conservation Society

August Membership meeting, Aug. 20, 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 460.

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El Camino Real Wildlife Management Association

Annual meeting, Thurs., Aug. 13, 6 p.m. at Black Creek Baptist Church, 798 CR 660, Devine.

Bring hunting logs. Guest Speaker, TPWD Biologist Matt Reidy.

 

Medina Valley ISD 

MVISD Teacher Professional Development Days; Aug. 3-11

Meet the Teacher; Aug. 10, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

MVISD First Day of School; Aug. 12.

School supply list available at mvisd.com then click back-to-school 2026-2027 

 

City of Castroville

Special Called Meeting; Monday, Aug. 10; 3 p.m.

Special Called Meeting; Tuesday, Aug. 11; 3 p.m.

Council Regular Called meeting, Tues., Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall.

P & A Commission meeting; Aug. 12; 6:30 p.m.

 

Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce

5:05 Chamber Mixer; Aug. 13.  5:05 p.m. at Shortgame, 2205 FM 471, Castroville. Come for happy hour specials and networking opportunities.

 

Kaffee Klatsch, Friday, Aug. 21, at The Landmark Inn, 402 Florence St., Castroville. 8-9 a.m. 

 

Walk-Up Food Distribution 

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. First Baptist Church,  1408 Alsace Ave, Castroville. No registration needed. Park and come inside for food pick up. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m. For more info call Tina Santee (830) 538-3220.

 

Drive Thru Food Distribution 

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10 a.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 available at Medina Valley United Methodist Church, 1108 Country Lane, Castroville 

Fri., Aug. 14; 9 am to 1 p.m. Available until we run out.

 

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.