Hondo Anvil Herald

Jeana Holzhaus, HACC Director Jeana Holzhaus, recently hired as Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) director, began her first day Thursday, August 6. “In my role as HACC director,” Jeana said, “I look forward to strengthening bonds of the community between residents, business owners and visitors to God’s Country and the surrounding area. “I hope not only to maintain current memberships,” continued Jeana, “but to grow them as well. I will focus on promoting w

By Linda Perkins Anvil Herald reporter During its quarterly meeting July 31 in San Angelo, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XIV of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP). Medina County was among the counties awarded a THC matching grant after submitting its application in May. In a congratulatory letter to Medina County Judge Keith Lutz, THC announced its vote to award THCPP funding for the restorati

By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter At Monday night’s meeting, Hondo City Council unanimously adopted revised procedures for the management of substandard buildings. Council also discussed updating tax abatement guidelines and made three appointments to city boards. Substandard buildings City Manager John Naron presented the amendment, “Building Regulations,” to replace the existing Article 4.05 in the city code, “Substandard Buildings or Structures.” “

PHOTOS / CATHY WALTON The new school year starts at D’Hanis Independent School District on Monday, Aug. 10. Tessa and Tiago Alfaro are ready for the new challenges of fifth grade at Ben Koch Elementary.

PHOTO / CATHY WALTON Wednesday morning saw lots of activity on campus at Sabinal ISD for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. Early morning drop-off at the school cafeteria found new students, fifth grader Kade Keyser, Kindergarten student Colt Voelcker and first grader Huntleigh Voelcker ready for an exciting day.

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