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Welcome to Hondo

Hondo, Texas is the county seat of Medina County. Hondo, Texas was established in 1880s on the Southern Pacific Railroad. Hondo, Texas takes it's name from the Hondo (Spanish for deep) Creek.

Hondo's economy is based on agriculture, ranching, and light industry. Hondo is the trade center for western half of Medina County. Hunting for deer and upland game birds is popular in season. Hondo, Texas has a public golf course, and a public swimming pool.

Quihi and D'Hanis are small communities rich in history near Hondo.

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777 Exotic Game Ranch This historic ranch offers sportsmen from around the world access to the best in year-round hunting and fishing and wildlife photography. The ranch introduced wild game from Africa, India, Europe, and the Orient some 30 years ago, and these animals now flourish in well established breeding herds. In addition to some 40 species of introduced antelope, deer, oryx, and gazelle, the ranch also has native game like white-tailed deer, elk, bison, and javelina. Hunts are conducted safari style by paying a daily rate for meals, lodging, and a guide, plus a trophy fee for game taken. 777 Ranch has more than 30 lakes and ponds that were developed through an extensive water conservation program. In addition to providing fresh water for the 3,000-plus wild game animals, it also grows some exceptional largemouth bass. All fishing is done on a catch-and-release basis, ensuring future anglers bigger and better fish. One of the most recent movies shot on the ranch was the movie "Ace Ventura-When Nature Calls" with actor Jim Carrey. The African villages built for the movie remain on the ranch and guests can see these as well as other movie sets on the property. Reservations are required. There is access via U.S. 90 two miles west of the Hondo city limits. Then, turn left on Richter Lane and follow the signs to the ranch headquarters. Address: Private Rd. 5327 Hondo, Texas 78861 Telephone: 830-426-3476

Medina Agriculture Products Co. Located three miles west of Hondo, Texas on TX Hwy. 90 W. Its focusis biological agriculture. Address: Box 309 Hondo, Texas 78861 Telephone: 830-741-8369

Medina County Museum Housed in a restored 1897 Southern Pacific Railroad depot, it features pioneer artifacts and exhibits of Medina County history. Several other old buildings from the area form the complex covering one city block. Address: 2202 18th St. Hondo, Texas Hours: Open Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

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