HONDO

Population 6,129

Altitude 901

General

County seat of Medina County, established in 1880s on Southern Pacific Railroad. Takes name from Hondo (Spanish for "deep") Creek. hunting for deer and upland game birds popular in season. Public golf course, swimming pool.

Attractions

• DINOSAUR TRACKS - Easily visible tracks preserved in stone, probably made by herb-eating trachodons, 15 ton dinosaurs about 40 feet long. On F.M 462, 23.5 miles north in bed of Hondo Creek. Admission.

• MEDINA COUNTY MUSEUM - Housed in restored 1897 Southern Pacific Railroad depot, features pioneer artifacts and exhibits of Medina County history. 2202 18th Street

• 777 EXOTIC GAME RANCH - Hunting, fishing, swimming, tennis, skeet shooting and wildlife photo tours for individuals or groups. Exotic species include axis and fallow deer, Indian blackbuck antelope, African aoudad sheep, Alpine ibex. Hunting year round for exotics, during state seasons for native white-tailed deer, javelina, wild turkey. Lake stocked with lunker catfish, and hybrid Florida bass that grow to 18 pounds. Lodges, meeting rooms, and 2,800 foot airstrip. Access via U.S 90 1.5 miles west of Hondo city limit; south on paved county road 3 miles to ranch entrance.

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