In Memoriam

Firing up the fire pit...

As always, Charles and Kathy Carlson’s fire pit on the Frio is in full use during the holidays. This year the revelers sparkling in the New Year are the Carlson’s grandkids – (from left) Campbell, Chase, Jenna and Jones. They are the kids of Grady and Christi Carlson of San Antonio. Happy 2026, everyone! PHOTO / CHARLES CARLSON

New businesses coming to Hondo in early 2026

By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter Several new businesses are coming to Hondo in the first few weeks of 2026. Hondo area residents now have another way to wash their cars — BlueWave Express Carwash opened in the final days of December. With a fleet of company cars running through the wash tunnel on Dec. 18, BlueWave site leader Ryan Sanchez said the business opened to the public on Monday, Dec. 22, with a $5 special for the first month. All the water is

Anvil Herald begins year #140 serving Medina County

By Jeff Berger Anvil Herald Publisher With this issue, the Hondo Anvil Herald is beginning its 140th year of service to Medina County. Founded in 1886, the paper has been owned by just two families since the start of the 20th century. Fletcher Davis bought the Castroville Anvil (founded 1886) and the Hondo Herald (founded 1890) in about 1900, consolidated the two, and it’s been going as the Anvil Herald without missing a week for the last century and a quarter.