Hondo Anvil Herald
Published in Hondo, Texas
Online
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April 17, 2025
HONDO BLURBS, AREA RESOURCES, CLUBS & REGULAR MEETINGS
BLURBS
**Check With Your Group For Meeting Changes/Information
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COME OUT AND PRAY - Prayer Service
Come out and join us every Tuesday, Veterans Memorial Park at 8:30 a.m. Let’s get together and talk to God and lay our concerns at his feet whether it is for rain, our country, personal issues and healing, or to give him Praise for his magnificence within our own lives.
Red Hat Society
will meet on Tuesday, Apr. 22, at El Azteca Restaurant in Hondo. The meeting will begin at 11.30 a.m. The theme of the luncheon is FIESTA - all ladies are encouraged to decorate their hats with flowers and ribbons. For more information, please call Anna Tomey 830-931-5426
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HARTS
Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff (HARTS) will meet Monday Apr. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at Triple C Steakhouse in Devine. For meal count, program, or other information, please contact your Caller or Earline at 830-931-4921, or check the Huajilla FB page.
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Hondo Lions Club
meets 1st and 3rd Thursday each month at the Hondo Public Library meeting room, 2003 Ave. K, at noon. Guests are welcome. For more info call 830-931-4981.
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Rotary Club of Medina County
meets 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at the Hermann Sons Steak House, at 12 noon. Guests are welcome. For more info call 830-444-0254.
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American Legion Post 128
Meeting of the American Legion Hal Jones Post 128 is held every 3rd Monday monthly, 7 p.m., at STRT Center, 402 Carter, room 127, Hondo. All veterans and spouses are welcome. For more info, call 210-478-6300 or email sylvia9328@sbcglobal.net
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Medina County Democrats
Meetings - third Saturday Potluck at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting at Braden Keller Center, Castroville • Every Friday at 10 a.m. at Sammy’s, Castroville for Coffee and Conversation • Monthly meeting 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, Devine.
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Medina County Republican Women
meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Call 409-277-9094 for location and guest speaker.
Food Distribution
Medina County Food Pantry food distribution, 4th Friday of the month. Voucher is required. Pick up vouchers on the 2nd Thursday of the month at St John’s, Holy Cross in D’Hanis or the Human Resources Dept. Call 830–741-9291 for more info.
Hondo Public Library Activities
Tiny Tot Tales: Tuesday, babies 10 a.m., walkers 11 a.m.
Story Time: Wednesday, 2-3 yrs 10 a.m., 4-5 yrs 11 a.m.
OWL Tween zone: Wednesday, 4 p.m.
Family Game Night: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
RAD TX: Tuesday, Apr. 15, 6 p.m.
Cyber Owls: Saturday, Apr. 26, 10:30 a.m.
Tech Class: Thursday, Apr. 17, 2:30 p.m. (Phones, Computers)
O.W.L. (older, wiser, living): Thursday, Apr. 17, 1:30 p.m.
HPL STEAM club: Wednesday, Apr. 30, 4 p.m.
Games and Newspapers: Available in Senior Activity Center during library open hours.
AREA RESOURCES
Alamo Regional Transit
Offers a transportation system by appointment for seniors for a small fee. Call 866-889-7433.
Area Museums
• Medina County Museum 2202 18th St., Hondo, During the school year, Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 830-741-3216.
Free admission.
• Shooting Star Museum
(Temporarily closed) Free admission. 6 mi. south of Castroville off FM 1343. Antique aircraft, cars, farm equipment, vintage clothing. 210-386-6038
Bullying
Website - www.stopbullying.gov
Cancer support
American Cancer Society’s resource room at Hondo Church of Christ provides info & services to cancer patients & their families including wigs, hats, prostheses and more. For appointments call 830-741-2228 or 830-931-4766.
Caregiver resources
Hondo Public Library. Supplies, literature & resources provided. 830-426-5333.
Community services
Community Council of South Central Texas Inc., 1204 17th St., 830-584-2100.
Driver’s license office
8366 FM 471 S, Castroville, 830-538-6334, Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Emergency notification
Sign up now to receive text or email messages regarding emergencies at r.i-info.com/rc/arc. A link is also located on medinacountytexas.org.
Free clothing
Blessed Threads, Jesus Church, 2035 US 90, Castroville, Open anytime by appt. and to the community on the 3rd Saturday in Aug. / Dec., 9 a.m. - noon. 210-772-0720.
Free counseling
K’STAR Youth & Family Services, 1214 18th St., Ste. B3, Hondo; 830-202-6218. Individual /family counseling.
Free GED / ESL classes
South Texas Regional Training Ctr., 402 Carter St., Hondo, GED: Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m., Mon. & Wed., 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. ESL: Call 830-591-7385.
Hondo Public Library
2003 Ave. K, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 830-426-5333.
Medina Co. Food Pantry
1031 Ave. Y, Hondo. Now accepting donations (monetary and/or non-perishable food). Food distribution held last Friday of the month. Call Frances at 830-741-9291.
Medina Co. Health Unit
1206 15th St., Hondo. 830-741-6191.
Medina Senior Center/Meals on Wheels
Temporarily located at 1101 19th St., Suite 2, Hondo, Mon.-Fri., 8-1, MOW delivery to qualifying residents. For info call 830-741-6160.
Parenting Assistance
Providence Place, 6487 Whitby Rd., San Antonio. Email www.provplace.org., call or text 210-696-2410 for info.
Restore Reproductive Health
Provides FREE compassionate, actionable assistance to people in the Medina County area who have or are experiencing sexual-related traumas including unintended pregnancy & STD's. Counseling for victims of sexual assault, people who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, or men and women suffering post-abortion trauma. Call 830-584-2123.
Sabinal Public Library
311 N. Center St., Mon. & Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 830-988-2911. Check out our Facebook page for events.
Texas Ramp Project
Anyone in need of a ramp for use with a walker or wheelchair may apply for area assistance by calling 830-426-0624. Volunteers to assist in installing the ramps also needed.
Suicide Prevention
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-273-8255(TALK)
Veterans Service Office
Hondo: 925 Ave. Y, Mon., 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-3 p.m., 830-741-6135.
Devine: 317 Hwy. 132 N, Wed. 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-4:30 p.m., Thurs., 8:30-11:30 a.m., 830-665-8018.
Castroville: 8366 FM 471 S, Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-4:30 p.m., Thur. 1-4:30 p.m., 830-355-2711.
Wesley Nurse
Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks, exercise classes, health education diaper program, and other community resources. 830-584-1760.
Websites
Medina County: medinacountytexas.org
City of Hondo: hondo-tx.org
Medina Regional Hospital: medinahospital.net
Young Hearts Matter: dating abuse awareness/prevention
For information on Teen Dating Abuse and Bullying, contact Southwest Family Life Centers, Inc. at their hotline 830-426-5131 or Texas Council on Family Violence at 800-525-1978.
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CLUBS & MEETINGS
Notice of Public Hearing
The Hondo Independent School District will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 19, 2022, during the regular board meeting (6:00 p.m.) at the Hondo High School Cafeteria, 2603 Avenue H, for the purpose of discussing the District and Campus Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) for the 2021 – 2022 school year. For more information contact Rose Mary Mares, Assistant Superintendent, at 830-426-3027.
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American Legion Post 128
Meeting of the Hal Jones Post is held every 3rd Monday monthly, 7 p.m., at 1208 21st St. in Hondo, coupled with a potluck/social time beginning at 6 p.m. All veterans welcome. For info call 210-725-2126, email BPrice3475@aol.com or on Facebook at American Legion Post 128, Hondo, TX.
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Medina County Democrats
Meetings - 3rd Tuesday of month, 6 p.m. at 1613 Ave K, Suite 105, Hondo. Coffee & Conversation Fridays at 10 a.m. at El Charro in Hondo.
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Medina County Republican Women
Meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-8 p.m. Call 830-444-1613 for information and changes.
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Prayer Service
every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the MC Sheriff Dept. also at 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Square.
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Red Hat Society
The meeting / luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Azteca Restaurante, Hondo. This year-end luncheon will celebrate the coming new year. All ladies of “that certain age” are invited to join the celebration. Remember donations for Medina County Food Pantry.
For more information, please call Anna Tomey at 830-931-5426.
Hondo Public Library Activities
Tiny Tots: Tuesdays,10:30 a.m., for those up to 2 years, their parents, grandparents and caregivers. .
Story Time : Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Cyber Owls: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., high school Team Cyber Security practice.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT -
O.W.L. / Older, Wiser, Living -.Thursday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Games and Newspapers: Available in Senior Activity Center during
library open hours.