Helotes News

Mike Parson's baritone saxiphone contributes to the holidays during the Helotes Area Community Band performance of "The Sounds of Christmas" presented Dec.

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Eckhardt of Helotes, TX, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaela Lauraine Eckhard, to Rusty Del Tullis, son of Mr.

Billie Reeves is seeking election for the position of Bandera County Treasurer on the upcoming Republican primary ticket.

The bright turquoise exterior of ChaCho's restaurant stands out at the corner of Bandera and Poss roads in Leon Valley.

Web site with 35 outrageous and funny versions of jingle bells for your Christmas pleasure.

About 40 families down on their luck this holiday season were able to take solace Wednesday morning in the fact that at least their possessions won't be carried out to the curb on Christmas or New Year's Day.

A heartfelt thanks On Oct. 1 of this year, I lost my son, Gregory, and my daughter-in-law, Alexandra, in a tragic accident while riding their tandem bike in Helotes.

With Grey Forest taking over the vision of Frank Madla Park that was created in Helotes almost three years ago, Helotes residents are coming together with Grey Forest city officials to dedicate a trail within the new Frank J. Madla Natural Area to former Helotes Mayor Jon Allan.

Selecting a wine to go with dinner can be a cumbersome task, especially when the wine list is more like a geography book.

CPS Energy cut power for about 600 customers in Helotes on Wednesday, Dec. 9, as upgrades were made to transformers that had electrical problems earlier in the week.

Residents who live in part of far West Bexar County celebrated the opening of a new fire station Saturday morning.

Helotes Humane Society volunteers Stephanie Dunlea and Lois Tanigawa pack up pet food at the organization's pet food bank on Bandera Road for distribution to needy pet owners.

Long before Meg White of the White Stripes made floor toms cool again, Toadies drummer Mark Reznicek was fueling singer/guitarist Todd Lewis' dark visions with pummeling, rumbling intensity.

Though small-town police departments usually work with limited resources, Helotes has recently seen positive growth surrounding their law enforcement agents.

December 1, 2009 *10-14-1960 -- 11-26-2009 *Son of Louisa Martinez of San Antonio and the late Amador A. Martinez Jr., brother of Nancy Braun of San Antonio, Amador Martinez and wife Barbara of Laredo, John Anthony Martinez of Houston, the late Nora Gloria Avent, and the late Dennis Martinez *Memorial service: Friday, Dec.

Rock fans will find Hinder, the Veer Union and Faktion at Scout Bar; Outbreak, Soul Control, the Golden Age, Eightfifteen and Afflictive Nature at Ten Eleven; and Bandit 67, Killing Ivy and Jobber at Zombies.

The Marketplace at Old Town Helotes is returning this year to Old Town Helotes. On Dec.

With the Helotes Festival Association's recent decision not to continue with the Cornyval parade next year, the city of Helotes recently found itself faced with a tough decision.

On Oct. 1, Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler were riding their tandem bicycle along Highway 16 in Helotes when Gilbert Sullaway hit them in his Ford F-150, Alexandra died at the scene, Gregory died a short time later.

By Bob Mionske Susanne Kibler-Hacker , 42, a highly experienced cyclist , is the coordinator for New Hampshire's ride-to-work days at her office.