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, a place where history whispers through the ruins of old churches and the walls of historic hotels. Join us as we explore the…
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 in the area, utilizing the land’s resources for sustenance and survival. In the early 1530s, roughly four decades after Columbus arrived in the…
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 the present-day town. This area, also referred to as Nicksville, was named after John L. Nicks, the first known settler who served as…
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 European settlers to the Lone Star State. Castro, a Jewish native of France, received a land grant from the Republic of Texas and…
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