D’Hanis, Texas – Whispers of the Past
D’Hanis, Texas – Whispers of the Past. In South Texas, D’Hanis has a legacy that stretches back to the mid-19th century. This is the story of a town founded by Alsatian immigrants,…
Medina County
Hondo, Texas – Slow Down and Stay Awhile
Hondo, Texas – Slow Down and Stay Awhile. in Hondo, long before European explorers set foot in the region, the Coahuiltecan people lived in what would later become Medina County. They thrived…
Devine, Texas – From Nicksville to Modern Times
Devine, Texas – From Nicksville to Modern Times. Before it became Devine, in the late 19th century, a trading post and stagecoach stop known as Francisco existed approximately two miles west of…
Castroville, Texas – A Taste of Alsace in the Heart of Texas
Castroville, Texas – A Taste of Alsace in the Heart of Texas. Founded in 1844, Castroville traces its origins to Henri Castro, a French empresario who played a key role in bringing…
