Hondo News

Medina County District Attorney Tony Hackebeil has been asked to investigate whether Hondo City Council members Lucio Torrez, Virginia Gonzalez and Chavel Lopez violated open meeting laws, which they deny.

City leaders are seeking builders to complete a long-delayed, state-subsidized housing project to avoid repaying a $392,000 grant that funded construction of its water lines, streets and sidewalks.

In a partial victory for those battling construction of a railroad line sought by Vulcan Materials to serve a nearby quarry site, federal transportation officials have recommended routes that pass east of this ...

Elmer and DeeAnn Schneider of Bryan and her late mother Marian Hargrove Schneider of Bryan are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Schneider, to ...

The city of Hondo is a small place that people often drive past. In 1930, a road sign was put up: "THIS IS GOD'S COUNTRY.

A new era begins here Monday when Hispanics gain control of a city council long dominated by Anglos, a minority in this community of 9,000 people.

Thursday, May 15, 2008; 12:00 AM Different Dish Cleaners Dear Readers: Do you know the DIFFERENCE between dishwashing liquid and dishwasher gel? Dish soap and dishwashing detergent? It's important to know the ... via Washington Post

The PLATES Project Site found in: 1 December 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week ------ THE PLATES PROJECT, The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, , scroll down to the movies to download PowerPoint ... via Phyllis' Favorites

A funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Librada Contreras, 87, at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2008, at St. via The Torrington Telegram

“We've complied with everything the city and the TCEQ asked us to do”

Hondo officials hope the demolition of several old silos marks the first step toward eliminating downtown grain facilities they say are incompatible with neighborhoods. via MySA.com

“You guys have to look around more on the web. There is a new resurgence in solar hot water heaters here in Florida. I got a 40 gallon thermosiph...”

Eugene said: "@jake, have you ever ridden in the back seat of a suburau? The prisoners will all get let go on the grounds of cruel and unusual punishment. via Treehugger

The First Algae Biodiesel Plant Goes Online - on April 1. Let's hope it's not an April Fool's joke: The facility, located in Rio Hondo Texas, will produce an estimated 4.4 million gallons of algal oil and 110 ... via Isegoria

“Be sure and frequent one of these eateries on St Patrick's Day and thank them for their support of this very worthwhile cause”

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com Good food, good friends and a good cause - Saint Patrick would be proud. via Jacksonville Daily Progress

“I get up and look and see everybody laying down in the park, see everybody picking up there kids and running.”

A Salina man is shot in a park playground in broad daylight as children play nearby, now those living in the area are concerned for their safety. via Kansas' CW

“They know this isn't real. They just like the characters the wrestlers have.”

Big men in small tights have a way of revving up a South Texas crowd. Sunday nights in Devine, Pearsall, Hondo, Crystal City and Pleasanton, hundreds happily gather to watch wrestlers with names like Dragon X ... via MySA.com

She was a native of Buckeye, Texas and long time resident of San Benito, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tito L. Avila Sr., her parents, Francisco and Andrea Leal; 3 sisters, Francisca Garcia, ... via Valley Morning Star

“That's my grandmother's bowl; she always put her chicken and dumplings in that bowl”

Craig Denton vividly remembers the conversation that prompted a major change in his family's lifestyle and a move from Stone Oak to the country. via MySanAntonio.com

Funeral arrangements for Genoveva D. Torres, 80, who passed away Saturday, are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home. via Valley Morning Star

“As long as I am in Washington no such funds will be spent in Uvalde County.”

Former Civilian Conservation Corps members Henry Trees, Byrl Brockman, James Garner and Stanton Smith unveil a marker Sunday at Garner Park recognizing the work of the Corps at the park. via Uvalde Leader News

Milindy L. Saul, 85, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday evening, Feb. via Kerrville Daily Times