Hondo, Texas

About Hondo

Set in the central part of Texas, Hondo is a close-knit town counting 8,969 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Hondo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 892 residents per square mile.

📰 Hondo News Today

• Search ends for suspects in attempted contraband drop at Texas prison facility, police say kens5.com · Aug 14
• Obituary information for Juan P. Rodriguez Thomae Garza Funeral Home · Aug 15
• Cotulla Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Hondo MaxPreps · Aug 17
• Package tossed over prison fence in Hondo, Texas. But who threw it? Yahoo · Aug 14
• Denise Lea Powers Obituary (2026) - Hondo, TX - Dellcrest Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hondo Unique

• The only place in America named Hondo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,969.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hondo

• Jade Buffet — chinese
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco — mexican
• Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
• Golden Dragon — chinese
• Hermann Sons Steak House — steak house
• Hondo Cafe — american
• Olivia's Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Hondo Welcome Sign · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hondo

• Hondo City Park reviews ★
• Hondo Nature Trail & Park reviews ★
• Hondo Recreation Park reviews ★
• Memorial Square Park reviews ★
• Sunset Park reviews ★
• T.A. Lopez Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hondo

• HONDO H S
• MCDOWELL MIDDLE
• MEYER EL
• NEWELL E WOOLLS INT

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Medina Regional Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hondo

🏘️ Nearby Communities