News
State Representative Leibowitz Opens New Office
State Representative David M. Leibowitz is opening a campaign office in his bid for re-election to District 117. The office is at 9107 Marbach Road, Suite 105. »
New Fire Station Opens in West Bexar County
As reported in the San Antonio Express-News, a new fire station in west Bexar County was opened on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Residents in the area say it will provide some much needed fire protection to the area near the 18000 block of Bandera Road, about 5 miles outside the Helotes city limits. »
Casa Helotes Welcomes Medicare Recipients for a Review of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan
On Thursday, December 17, 2009, a representative from the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) will be at Casa Helotes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist with an annual review of Medicare's Part D Prescription Drug Plan. »
Northwest Vista College Students Will Present Commercials Made for GEAA on November 23
Six groups of Northwest Vista College Multimedia Technology students were assigned to create messages about saving the Edwards Aquifer from pollution dangers. Six 1-minute commercials will be presented, and special guest, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Director Annalisa Peace, will speak about GEAA's efforts to preserve the quality of our drinking water in San... »
Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program (EARIP)
The EARIP stakeholders met Thursday and took the first of many steps in the process of establishing a plan to protect federally-listed endangered species while balancing the region's need for water. »
Update on Senator Frank L. Madla, Jr., Natural Area
On November 16, 2009, the City of Grey Forest closed on the land that will be dedicated in memory of Senator Frank L. Madla, Jr. Congratulations to Grey Forest Mayor, Don Darst, and the Grey Forest City Council, and especially to Jen Nottingham, for stepping up and making this dream a reality. »
Operation Homecooking
Thanks to the generosity of Operation Homecooking participants, Air Force basic trainees and technical school students will get the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving Day with caring families in the San Antonio-area. Last year, local residents hosted 4,295 Air Force members or trainees on Thanksgiving Day. »
A History-Filled Evening with a Former Texas Ranger
Former Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson came to Helotes recently at the invitation of the Helotes Historical Society, and everyone was invited to hear what he had to say. He is a noted award winning author, historian, and storyteller. »
HHS Pet of the Week – Francis
Just who is Francis? She's a goof! She loves to cuddle and will gladly crawl into bed with you and roll over for belly rubs. Her second-choice bed is a half-filled laundry basket, but she is kennel trained, too. »
Air Life Needed Again in Helotes
Imagine my surprise when, at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Helotes Police Officers completely blocked traffic going both ways on Bandera Road (Hwy. 16) at Circle A Trail. I was waiting at the red light, when several police cars pulled up and blocked the entire intersection. »