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Welcome to Helotes - In the Beautiful Texas Hill Country

Helotes, Texas was settled around 1856 by Mexicans who intermarried with the Apache Indians camped in the vicinity. A man named Chaca was supposed to have been the first person to build a house and cultivate a cornfield in Helotes. He may have been responsible for the name, Helotes, which in Spanish means "green roasting ear of corn."

A post office opened at Helotes in 1873, and by 1885 the community had a hotel, a school, a general store, a blacksmith, and a population of fifty. By 1914 its population had climbed to 700. Between 1930 and 1945 the number of residents fell to 100, but after the 1960s Helotes grew steadily.

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Helotes Texas

Los Reyes Canyons (Featured Sponsor) Experience the beauty of Helotes, and the Texas Hill Country. Only 3 miles north of Loop 1604, just minutes from San Antonio, the one-to-three acre homesites provide the perfect balance of serenity and convenience. This exceptional community offers premium amenities such as gated entry, northside schools, city water, underground utilities ... and best of all, overlooks Government Canyon State Park, offering unobstructed views of the spectacular surroundings.

Shadow Canyon (Featured Sponsor) Surround yourself in the splendor of the Texas Hill Country. Shadow Canyon is located in Helotes, 7 miles north of Loop 1604, and just minutes from San Antonio. The premium one-to-three acre homesites are framed by dramatic hills, valleys and scenic canyons. This exquisite community offers a gated entry, northside schools, city water, underground utilities and unobstructed, panoramic views of adjacent Government Canyon State Park. If you are interested in relocation information, there are many excellent Helotes real estate firms to assist you. You'll want to read the Hill Country Real Estate blog for up-to-date information.

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