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JOINT NOTICE OF SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS    §

COUNTY OF Medina    §

BY VIRTUE OF ORDERS OF SALE DATED the 31st day of July, 2026, and issued pursuant to judgment decrees of the District Court of Medina County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in the hereinafter numbered and styled causes, and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff of said Court, I have on the 31st day of July, 2026, seized, levied upon, and will on the 1st day of September, 2026, at the North Courthouse Steps of Medina County, Texas, at 10:30 A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all of the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, as provided for by the Texas Property Tax Code.

All of the following properties being located in Medina County, Texas and each property being more particularly described on an instrument recorded in the Volume and Page reference (V___/P___) or document number of the Deed Records, Medina County, Texas. The approximate property addresses reflected herein are the addresses on the tax records and may or may not be completely accurate.

CAUSE #    STYLE    PROP DESCRIPTION, ADDRESS, ACCT # 

15-07-23170-CV    Medina County v Edward A. Muniz, et al
TRACT 1: Part of Lot 14, Block 14, City of Hondo, (V583/P976), 1303 17th St, Acct #R16364 
TRACT 2: Lots 31 and 32, Buena Vista Addition, City of Hondo, (V216/P491 & V182/P388), 1502 12th St, Acct #R17294 

19-02-25536-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Jesus Espinoza, et al
A Manufactured Home Only, Label #TEX0282853, Serial #HCTXSN4560, located in Medina County, Tx, Acct #R57040 

20-04-26430-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Hubert William Jackson et al
A Palm Harbor Manufactured Home Only, Label# PFS0825996/97, Serial #PH178870A/B, located on Lot 5, Dickson Subdivision, 129 County Road 4621, Hondo, Tx 78861-6053, Acct #R65098 

22-01-27524-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Estella Boone et al
13.47 Acres, more or less, out of the J. Mc Ginnis Survey 438, Abstract 663, (V651/P679 & V21/P495), CR 4210, Acct #R6390 

22-01-27525-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Sara Rodriguez Estate
0.5564 Acres, more or less, out of the D. G. Burnett Survey No. 441, Abstract No. 49, (V333/P660), CR 512, D'Hanis, Tx, Acct #R1771 

22-08-27907-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Jesus Cortez
0.2872 Acres, more or less, in the Henry Ransing Survey #517, Abstract #817, (Doc# 2015000574), 15704 Main St, Lytle, Tx 78052, Acct #R7816 

22-11-28049-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Margaret Essary et al
18.75 Acres, more or less, out of a 25 Acre tract of land, out of the E. Tosbie Survey #36, Abstract 1422, (V224/P5, S&E Doc# 2020008546), FM 463, Acct #R11451 

23-03-28286-CV    Medina Valley ISD v Connie P. De Luna, et al
1.00 Acre, more or less, being Lot 89, Oak Valley Subdivision, Phase Two, (V816/P776 & Doc# 2013003404), 190 CR 4634, Hondo, Tx 78861, Acct #R52454 

23-03-28289-CV    Medina Valley ISD v Annette Camarillo
Lots 10, 11, 12 & 13 Block 54, City of La Coste, (Doc# 2015001590), 16023 Buchel Street, La Coste, Tx 78039, Acct#s R18762 & #R18763

23-04-28336-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Deby Martinez
0.5110 Acre, more or less, out of the Fidele Enderle Survey #194, Abstract 362, City of Hondo, (Doc# 2018003455), 277 22nd St, Acct #R59339 

23-09-28668-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Ruben Fernandez et al
Lot 11, White Star Subdivision, City of Natalia, Medina County, Texas (Doc# 2015002158), 119 5th St E, Acct #R64642 

24-09-29302-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Tara Eckel et al
TRACT 1: Lot 7, Block 4, West View Subdivision, Unit 2, (Doc# 2021006266), 120 County Road 3826, San Antonio, Tx 78253-6842, Acct #R61960 
TRACT 2: A 2012 Crown Manor 3311 Manufactured Home Only, Label #NTA1565500/01, Serial #OC01123802A/B, Located on Lot 7, Block 4, West View Subdivision, Unit 2, 120 County Road 3826, San Antonio, Tx 78253-6842, Acct #R83546 

24-09-29308-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Jason Smith et al
A Manufactured Home Only, Located on Lot 27, West Beach, 20570 FM 1283, Acct #R1165 

25-10-29933-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Troy Capps
1.939 Acres, more or less, out of the Claude Laurent Survey 505, Abstract 626, (Doc# 2016006826), 855 W County Road 674, Natalia, Tx 78059, Acct #R89302 

25-10-29961-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Delbert Hoover, Jr
Lot 13, Block 10, Natalia Townsite, (Doc# 2017008419), 203 Kearny Street, Natalia, Tx 78059, Acct #R18929 

25-10-29963-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Angelina Martinez
West One-Half of Lot 52, Twin Lake Ranch Estates, (V263/P200), CR 6841, Lytle, Tx 78052, Acct #R25199 

25-10-29967-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Melissa Gonzales
Lot 2, Block 15, San Antonio Trust Subdivision, (Doc# 2021014204), HWY 132 N, Natalia, Tx 78059, Acct #R24256 

25-10-29969-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Henry Navarro et al
Lot 4, Block 2, Hunters Lake Subdivision, Unit 1, (V429/P604), 240 CR 6751, Devine, Tx 78016, Acct #R57840 

25-10-29970-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Santiago Vasquez et al
TRACT 1: Lot 12, Chauseny Subdivision, (Doc# 2021000040), 260 CR 6720, Natalia, Tx 78059, Acct #R19881 
TRACT 2: Lot 13, Chauseny Subdivision, (Doc# 2021000040), 274 CR 6720, Acct #R19882 

25-10-29972-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Dana Schulze et al
10.0695 Acres, more or less, being part of Lot 29, Block 3, San Antonio Trust Subdivision of Lands, (V853/P260 & Doc# 2022011864), 498 CR 570, Devine, Tx 78016-4004, Acct #R23347 

25-11-30011-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Florencio Villanueva
TRACT 1: Lot 1, Bear Spring Ranch Subdivision, Unit 1, (V478/P65), FM 1283 & CR 2720, Acct #R58485 
TRACT 2: Lot 2, Bear Spring Ranch Subdivision, Unit 1, (V476/P1130), CR 2720 & CR 2721, Mico, Tx 78056, Acct #R58486 
TRACT 3: Lot 50, Bear Spring Ranch Subdivision, Unit 2, (V561/P1229), CR 2720, Mico, Tx 78056, Acct #R58616 

25-12-30021-CV    The County of Medina, Texas v Joshua Juarez
2.16 Acres, more or less, within Lots 10 and 11, Block 33, San Antonio Trust Subdivision, (Doc# 2017006426 S&E 2023004384), Acct #R92304  

This sale will be conducted to satisfy the judgment(s) for delinquent property taxes and accrued penalties and interests due on the properties described herein, and for all costs of court and sale.

I do hereby verify that true and correct copies of the foregoing Joint Notice of Sale have been delivered by United States Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and by regular mail, to each of the Defendants named in each of the numbered and styled causes.

DATED the 31st day of July, 2026, at Hondo, Texas

Randy Brown
Sheriff, Medina County, Texas


By:  ____________________________________
Alan Thomas #7623, Deputy Sheriff

You may contact the attorney for the taxing units at (512) 323-3200.


Pub.:  Aug. 6, 13, 20, 2026
 

 

 

 

CITY OF HONDO
NOTICE OF FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 PROPOSED BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hondo, Texas, was presented with the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 during duly called Budget Workshop meetings held on July 28 and July 29, 2026.

In accordance with Section 7.04 of the City of Hondo Home Rule Charter, the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget is available for public inspection on the City of Hondo's website at www.hondo-tx.org and may also be reviewed in person at the following locations during regular business hours:

City Hall
1600 Avenue M
Hondo, Texas

Hondo Administration Building
1101 16th Street
Hondo, Texas

/s/ Julie Schneider
    City Secretary


Pub.: Aug. 6, 2026
 

 

 

 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Castroville will receive electronic bids through CivCast for the Castroville Regional Park Parking Lot Rehabilitation until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at Castroville City Hall, 1209 Fiorella Street, Castroville, Texas.

The Project generally consists of rehabilitation of the upper and lower parking lots at Castroville Regional Park, including removal of loose pavement materials; base repair; geogrid and flexible-base construction; two-course surface treatment; minor concrete sidewalk and accessible-parking improvements; and pavement markings.

Bidding Documents will be available through CivCast at CivCastUSA.com. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to register as plan holders to receive Addenda and other bidding notices.

A nonmandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the upper parking lot at Castroville Regional Park, 816 Alsace Avenue, Castroville, Texas. Additional meeting information will be posted through CivCast.


Pub.: Aug. 6, 13, 2026
 

 

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2026 -019

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2009-009 (AIRPORT), 2012-001 (PARKS AND RECREATION), and 2022-016 (LIBRARY) REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIRPORT, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND LIBRARY CITY ADVISORY BOARDS; ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT  TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING THAT APPOINTEES SHOULD BE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY, OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, OR CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY’S UTILITY SERVICES; IN THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR THE CITY OF CASTROVILLE, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Adopted 07-14-2026)

Pub.: Aug. 6, 2026
 

MEDINA COUNTY 
PUBLIC NOTICE 
Advertisement and Invitation 
for Bids

Medina County is accepting sealed bids for pipe, valves, and fittings. Please submit two (2) hard copies of your bid form and bid documents in a sealed envelope clearly labeled with the words CDBG Materials Bid CDV23-0125, and the name of bidder and the date and time of bid opening – September 1st, 2026, 2:00 pm to the Medina County Auditor’s Office, 1300 Avenue M, Room 139, Hondo, Texas 78861-1218. (Hours of operation are M-TH 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & F-8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.).

Bids must be received by Medina County Auditor’s Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to be considered. The bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Medina County Courthouse Annex, 1300 Avenue M, Room 110, Hondo, Texas 78861. Commissioners Court will discuss and take possible action on this item during its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, September 21st, 2026.

Bids are invited for several items and quantities as follows: 

Bid #1 Original Location
• Approximately 8,000-ft of 3” - 6” SDR21 PVC Pipe
•  Approximately 10 - 6” Ductile Iron Gate Valves
• Various Ductile Iron pipe fittings & Small Diameter Brass plumbing fittings

Bid #2 Extended Location
• There is an additive alternative bid for approximately 7,000-ft of additional SDR21 PVC pipe and associated Ductile Iron fittings

Bid/Contract Documents, including Technical Specifications, are on file at RESPEC, 84 NE Loop 410, Suite 100, San Antonio, Tx 78216 or call 210-248-0775 or email (preferred) Daryl.Spillmann@respec.com and can be found on the Medina County website: www.medinatx.gov and on www.CivCast.com.- Electronic Bids will NOT be accepted. Only bids received by the deadline at the Medina County Auditor’s Office will be accepted.

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety is required with each bid for those contracts that exceed $100,000. A certified check or bank draft payable to Medina County or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

This solicitation is for services related to a project that is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States.

Medina County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Bids may be held by Medina County for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders' qualifications prior to the contract award.

All contractors and/or subcontractors who are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.


Pub.: Aug. 6, 13, 2026
 

MEDINA COUNTY 
PUBLIC NOTICE
FY 2026 - 2027 SEALED BIDS 
for Medina County

Medina County Commissioners Court is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of County Precinct Paving services, County Precinct Hauling services, Countywide Fuels, Countywide Paving Oils, and County Precinct materials to include crushed base material, patching materials (coated aggregate & asphaltic), and paving rock (uncoated & pre-coated material).

Prospective bidders may obtain bid forms and specifications in person at the Medina County Annex Auditor’s Office, 1300 Ave. M, Room 139, Hondo, TX 78861 (Hours of operation are M-TH 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. & F 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) or email us at purchasing@medinatx.gov. You may also visit the Medina County website, www.medinatx.gov. All bid packets must be completely sealed and received at the County Auditor’s Office no later than Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. CST. Bids will be publicly opened and reviewed in the Auditor’s Office at 10:15 a.m. CST. Commissioners Court will discuss and take possible action on this item during its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Medina County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Please feel free to contact us at (830) 741-6090. 

Rubi Gaucin, 
Medina County Auditor


Pub.: July 30, Aug. 6, 2026
 

Request for Competitive 
Sealed Proposals
 
Medina Valley ISD
 
RFCSP #27-001 MVISD 
Elementary School #7
 
Complete project documents in digital format may be obtained from the office of Alamo Architects at 1512 South Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204 Phone no. (210) 227-2612 beginning August 11, 2026. Proposals must be stamped received no later than 2:00 P.M. at MVISD Central Office 8449 FM 471 South, Castroville, Tx 78009 on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Please direct all questions to Lindsay Oppelt, AIA, at Alamo Architects
(lindsay@alamoarchitects.com).

A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the MVISD Annex
Cafeteria on 8449 FM 471 South, Castroville, Tx 78009.


Pub.: Aug. 6, 13, 2026
 

CITY OF HONDO, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Hondo, Texas, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1600 Avenue M, Hondo, Texas, to consider the following requests:

Variance Request

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request submitted by Perty Esquivel for a variance from Chapter 5, Section 5.1.5(b) (R-3 Residential Three District – Area Regulations, Front Yard Setback) of the City of Hondo Unified Development Code to reduce the required minimum front yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to eleven (11) feet nine (9) inches to allow the construction of a new single-family residence on the property located at:

802 17th Street 
Hondo, Texas 78861

The property is currently zoned R-3 Residential District, consists of approximately 0.964 acres, and is more particularly described as:

Property ID: R16595
Legal Description: Hondo, Block 46, Lot 5, South Half

/s/ Julie Schneider
City Secretary
City of Hondo, Texas


Pub.: Aug. 6, 2026
 

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