City/town information
Ten or Twelve Things You should know about Hondo
Originally named Hondo City - the name of the post office (est. 1882) changed to Hondo in 1895. Hondo is Spanish for deep.
The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad came through from San Antonio in 1881.
Hondo became the county seat after an election in 1892 took the designation from Castroville.
Nearly the entire business section was built of Medina County D'Hanis brick.
The Newton Boys robbed one Hondo bank one night and while waiting for their ride - robbed the other.
The Hondo Army Airfield with 600 buildings on 3,600 acres was built in 1942 in less than 90 days.
The courthouse clock tower was removed in a 1942 remodeling.
This remodeling also gave the courthouse indoor plumbing.
Hondo
Ten or Twelve Things You should know about Hondo
Originally named Hondo City - the name of the post office (est. 1882) changed to Hondo in 1895. Hondo is Spanish for deep.
The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad came through from San Antonio in 1881.
Hondo became the county seat after an election in 1892 took the designation from Castroville.
Nearly the entire business section was built of Medina County D'Hanis brick.
The Newton Boys robbed one Hondo bank one night and while waiting for their ride - robbed the other.
The Hondo Army Airfield with 600 buildings on 3,600 acres was built in 1942 in less than 90 days.
The courthouse clock tower was removed in a 1942 remodeling.
This remodeling also gave the courthouse indoor plumbing.
Castroville
Worth a trip to. Grab a coffee and visit the shops.
Bandera
Cowboy capital of the world. Great biker community.
Food scene
H-E-B
609 19th StLocal grocery store.
Open for lunch, closes in the late afternoon and open again in the evening. Small variety of pizzas.
HonDough Pizza Company
1214 18th StreetOpen for lunch, closes in the late afternoon and open again in the evening. Small variety of pizzas.
Grab a coffee and visit Castroville. There is the pottery shop, several antique shops, and other curiosities.
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Magnolia Filling Station
1101 Fiorella StGrab a coffee and visit Castroville. There is the pottery shop, several antique shops, and other curiosities.
Julianna's Restaurant
1339 Co Rd 4516People recommend this place. I haven't eaten there yet.
Don't know about the hotel, but the restaurant is great. Sit outside and look out over the valley.
Hillside Boutique Hotel
1651 US-90Don't know about the hotel, but the restaurant is great. Sit outside and look out over the valley.
Things to do with kids.
Hondo City Swimming Pool
2400 Avenue Uhttps://www.hondo-tx.org/recreation/pool.php