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By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter After much discussion over several meetings, Hondo City Council Monday night approved a new ordinance allowing golf carts on the city’s streets. The new ordinance replaces state regulations that strictly limit golf carts’ use to motoring to and from golf courses within a defined distance. Soon, golf carts and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) will be able to travel throughout the city, but they will still face many requirements and r

Texans will be going to the polls over the next couple of weeks to cast ballots for most statewide offices, all congressional seats and one of the state’s U.S. Senate seats. Plus, there are several contested races in Medina County heading toward the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election Day. Early voting for the November 2026 general election will commence on Monday, Oct. 19, and will run through Friday, Oct. 30. Sites for early voting in Medina County are: • Medina

Taking the field... The Mighty Owl Band, shown last Saturday during their exhibition performance at the God’s Country Marching Festival, will be aiming for another Division 1 rating this Saturday, when the UIL Region XI Marching Contest (Conferences 1A-3A) comes to Barry Field. Competition begins at 4 p.m. (when D’Hanis marches) and concludes with the 8:45 p.m. performance of the MOB. 4A-5A event at Judson By Jeff Berger Anvil Herald Publisher The UIL Region XI marchin

Hondo High School Homecoming 2026 is this Friday, Oct. 16, when the Owls take on the Lytle Pirates. Activities for the public begin at 4:30, when the Owl volleyball team hosts Lytle in a district match. In the late afternoon, from 5 to 6 p.m., the HISD will be hosting the Homecoming Tailgate at the high school. Kickoff for the football game is 7 p.m. at Barry Field, with the presentation of the Homecoming Court, and crowning of the King and Queen at halftime.

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