Hondo Anvil Herald
Published in Hondo, Texas
Online
October 29, 2026
CASTROVILLE BLURBS, EVENTS AND MEETINGS
BOO Bash
Castroville Regional Park, Hosted by Friends of CRP. Sat., Oct. 31, 4 - 7 p.m. Family Free Event
Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce
Member Luncheon, Wed., Nov. 4, 12 p.m. Julianna’s Restaurant, 115 PR 4664, Castroville.
5:05 Chamber Mixer; Nov. 12. 5:05 p.m. at Dorn Michelle’s, 3135 FM 471 N, Castroville.
Medina Valley ISD
CVHS- UIL Area Marching Contest Oct. 31; Phil Danaher Stadium, Calallen HS, Corpus Christi.
CVHS State Cross Country meet Nov. 6; Old Settlers Park, Round Rock
MVHS State Cross Country meet, Nov. 7; Old Settlers Park, Round Rock
Student Break / Teacher PD
Nov. 9
City of Castroville
Parks & Rec Board Reg. meeting Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Regular Meeting; Nov. 10; 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 460
Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 11 @ 11 a.m. September Square.
Korean & Vietnam Veterans Reception, Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at 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.
Walk-Up Food Distribution
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 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.
Alsatian Pioneers Chapter DRT
Regular meeting the second Saturday of the month at the Braden Keller Community Center, Castroville at 10:00 a.m. A program and refreshments will be provided.
Sons of the Republic of Texas - Henri Castro Chapter 61
Regular meetings 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.; Sammy’s Restaurant, Castroville. For more information: 830-426-6510.
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
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
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
meeting Sunday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. @ American Legion Hall
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
meets second Mondays, 6:30 p.m. @ LaCoste VFW
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
Pack 310 Castroville/ LaCoste
boys & girls
William Badders 512-662-8466
Pack 471, Rio Medina
boys & girls
Marivel Shrout 210-789-3927
Troop 471-B Rio Medina
Eliezer Arroyo - 619-822-8015
Troop 471-G Rio Medina
Jennifer Hinson 210-709-4561
Girl Scouts
Contact is Bryan Biediger, 210-857-5254.