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Helotes Creek Winery Opens in Old Town
A new business has opened its doors in Old Town Helotes - the Helotes Creek Winery, located at 14237 Old Bandera Road. »
What is the North Sector Plan?
The North Sector Plan is the City of San Antonio (CoSA) Planning/Development Services Department's plan now under consideration which will become a part of CoSA's Master Plan, directing planning and development in the northwest (around Helotes) and the northeast areas of San Antonio and Bexar County for the next 5 years. »
Fierce Spring Storm Flies Through Helotes
A large old oak tree on Bar X Trail was uprooted by the wind and rain and fell, completely blocking the street for about 12 hours until the City could remove it. »
Ruby Lee – HHS Featured Pet for June
In honor of June being 'Adopt A Shelter Cat Month,' the Helotes Humane Society Pet of the Month is Ruby Lee, a 10-month old female cat who weighs 9 pounds. »
Helotes City Council Looking the Other Way?
It is disheartening to see how our schools are being used in the recent political elections. I just drove past two local schools and saw the signs for Canseco planted in the grass at Helotes Elementary and inside the campus at O'Connor High School. »
Helotes Area Student Recognized
Talha Siddiqi is one of two 7th graders at TMI, The Episcopal School of Texas, who received recognition by the Duke University Talent Identification Program. »
Clearing Helotes Creek – Cutting Giant Cane Down to Size
This coming Saturday, April 10, 2010, you will have an opportunity to help restore Helotes Creek to its natural state. »
GEAA Investigation Reveals BMP’s Not Effective in Protecting the Edwards Aquifer
In celebration of National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., to release the findings of their investigation on aquifer protection basins, commonly called BMP's. »
Here We Go Again
Today I noticed that we're getting a new restaurant here in Helotes. Goomba's Pizzeria is opening (soon, if you can believe their sign) where the Colonna's Grill and the Hwy. 16 Diner used to be. »
Class Offered on Eliminating Invasive Plants
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Helotes Creek Nature Center (HCNC) is hosting a class on Eliminating Invasive Plants. The HCNC is located at 14433 Old Bandera Road in Old Town Helotes. »