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The Hondo Lions Club will be holding its annual chicken barbecue this Sunday, March 29, at Hondo City Park #1. Plates are $12 each and include a mesquite-barbecued half-chicken, along with beans and slaw. All plates are to-go, and may be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are available from any Lions member, or at the front desk of the Hondo Anvil Herald (1601 Avenue K). Plates may also be purchased, for as long as they are available, in the d

Beyond the doors of Kathleen Fohn’s classroom something special is happening. Learning takes many forms for students with special issues. Even though her students “face significant cognitive challenges, they are continually growing, learning and developing skills that will serve them throughout their lives.”  Emcee Rose Mary Mares said that is because of Fohn’s patience, creativity and dedication as an educator who believes in what her students can accomplish. Through creativ

PHOTOS / LINDA PERKINS Presenting the award to Amy Hendry (left) are (second and third from left) HACC Board President Julia Kraemer and Director Haley Decker. Hendry cares deeply for and believes in her students. She gives them opportunities to grow, build leadership skills and experience moments that can change their lives. Emcee Rose Mary Mares identified Hendry as leader of a service-oriented organization in a small school district, she places her students in situations

By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter   Get ready to hear some great Country Music March 29 at the third annual Old Town D’Hanis Music Festival.  The event, in Downtown D’Hanis, will feature 11 singers and songwriters from throughout Texas. It will begin at 1 p.m. and finish when the last chord is strummed during the free-for-all jam session that Sunday night.  Although tables are sold out, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the family atmosphere with live music,

PHOTO / CHELCI ATKINSON HONDO ONE ACT PLAY... (Front row, from left): Autumn Crickard, Miranda Smith, Pierce Atkinson, Elaina Orlando, Aiden Bowser. (Middle row): Bella-Anne Escobedo, Kyra Chapman, Summer Martin, Deysi Ramirez, Danessa Luna, Ava DeLeon, Evangelina Rivera, Alyssa Alvizo. (Back row): Konrad Ottum, Addison Fohn, Hunter Mayo, Oliver Barradas, Dominic Valencia, director Maurice Harris. (Not pictured): Chloe Flowers, Kiana Manrique, Ian Poore. Hondo High Scho

Mackinzie Wells Edinburg -- Sabinal powerlifter Mackinzie Wells won the state championship in her division last Thursday at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. The senior lifter won her division with a total of 1,050 lbs. lifted, including 410 in the squat, 270 in the bench and 370 in the dead lift. Wells had the best bench press in the 165 division. She is also first team academic all-state.

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