Our Favorite Parks in Hondo

For fun fall festivities, look no further than Hondo, Texas. With leaves changing, temperatures getting cooler, and the beautiful Hondo, Texas scenery, this Halloween is a great time to get out and enjoy all that this special city has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a creative altar-making contest, a fun Dia De Los Muertos 5K, or a family-friendly event, Hondo Ford wants to help you make this Halloween one for the books. So for your next truck or SUV, you know you can count on the knowledgeable and friendly folks at Hondo Ford. more Altar Making Contest Calling all artists! Put your creativity to the test at the Dia De Los Muertos Altar-Making Contest on Saturday, October 29th at the City of Hondo Community Center. Contest entry forms can be picked up at the Rick Taylor Recreation Center. The contest is first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Don’t wait, This is one Hondo Halloween event that you don’t want to miss! Cemetery 5K Get your ghostly kicks while you get a workout at the Cemetery 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by the Hondo Public Library and the Hondo Parks & Rec Department. Starting at the train depot, this festive route runs right through the Hondo Cemetery and is sure to be a great time for athletes of all ages. The race will take place at 5:30 pm on Saturday, October 29th with a special performance by the Alma Gitana Dance Company shortly before the race begins. Trunk-or-Treat A fun time for the whole family, there are a variety of Trunk-or-Treat Events this year from here to San Antonio. Gather up your ghostly gang and enjoy a spook-tacular night filled with candy, food, fun, and more! The Trunk-or-Treats will be held starting the weekend of the 22nd through Halloween weekend. Check the individual listings for complete details. Hondo Ford Halloween Hondo Ford is a proud supporter of all Hondo community events. Whether you’re looking for a truck that goes as well as it tows, or an SUV big enough for all of your ghoulish gang, you can trust Hondo Ford Del Rio Ford to have a great selection of new, certified, and quality pre-owned vehicles. Call, come in, or go online today, and see for yourself why Hondo Ford is the dealer that makes the difference.

Eating a solid meal in the morning is one of the best ways to kickstart a productive day. Whether it's a quick bite, or something a little more filling, Hondo is full of well-known and established cafes and restaurants that are sure to quench your breakfast craving. From a quick pastry and coffee at Silver Creek Specialty Meats & Gourmet Coffee, to bigger breakfast spreads at Hondo Cafe, find your ultimate breakfast spot in Hondo, Texas. more Silver Creek Specialty Meats & Gourmet Coffee If you’re on the go in Hondo, Silver Creek Specialty Meats & Gourmet Coffee is a must visit breakfast spot. There you can enjoy homemade breakfast goodies like muffins, breads, cookies, confections, and more, as well as delicious coffee and espresso beverages like lattes, cappuccinos, or cafe au laits. Additionally, Silver Creek Specialty Meats & Gourmet Coffee is fully stocked with candies, goodies, and gift sets that make wonderful holiday presents. Hondo Cafe For a hearty breakfast with a downhome atmosphere, Hondo Cafe is a top choice for great breakfast spots in Hondo. Here you can find local favorites like the Huevos Rancheros Plate, Chorizo & Egg Plate, and the Huevos a la Mexicana. Family-owned and operated, the Hondo Cafe has been a community staple for years and continues to remain one of the best places to get a filling breakfast in Hondo. Your Hondo Community Dealer Cecil Atkission Hondo is a proud supporter of Hondo’s local restaurants and eateries. We don’t just work here, we live here too, and love doing business with our friends and neighbors. So the next time you’re in the market for a new, pre-owned, or even certified pre-owned vehicle, Cecil Atkission Hondo is your home for outstanding customer service no matter what. Call, click, or come by today, and see for yourself that at Cecil Atkission Hondo, the dealer makes the difference.

Summer in the Hill Country can be brutal, but we’re fortunate to be situated right on top of one of Texas’s greatest natural wonders: the Edwards Aquifer. As well as providing fresh water for many communities in Central Texas, this underground waterway makes its way to the surface through a series of springs all across the region. This means cold, clear spring water - perfect for a summer dip - can be found all over. Here are three of our favorite swimming spots around Hondo. more Utopia Park Lake Dam First on the list is Utopia Park Lake Dam. Just up the road in Utopia sits a small park on the Sabinal River with a dam, creating one of the best swimming holes in the region. The water is cold, clear, and deep, and the pool is wide and spacious, leaving plenty of room for swimming for several dozen visitors. The shore is just as inviting, with a large copse of live oak trees providing cool shade all day long. We like this spot for the amount of space it provides. There’s plenty of room for the family to spread out and explore, and the spring-fed Sabinal never disappoints on a hot summer day. Garner State Park Long a favorite of Central Texans, Garner State Park has been a prime swimming spot since 1941. Located between Concan and Leakey, Garner is situated on the Frio River, another cold spring-fed waterway that snakes its way through the Hill Country, and contains over 1,700 acres of preserved natural space along with 2.9 miles of the river. Garner is one of the most popular camping and recreational areas in the state and frequently fills up before noon, so make sure and head out early to get a prime spot! Concan Just south of Garner State Park is a true hidden gem of a Hill Country destination, Concan. There isn’t much to this tiny town, just a general store and several riverside cabins, but what it lacks in infrastructure, it makes up for in natural beauty and prime swimming spots. Just next to Highway 127 is one of the best, if not THE best, swimming pools in the state, the Concan Swimming Hole. Fed by the ice-cold Frio, this swimming hole has it all: clear, cold water, a deep bottom, rope swings, and a large boulder jutting out from the center of the pool, creating a perfect diving spot. The hole shrinks during dry spells, so make sure and check to see if it's open before heading out for a swim. Make Cecil Hondo Your First Stop If you need a car, truck, or SUV to carry friends and family to summer fun, make Cecil Atkission Ford in Hondo your first destination. We have the vehicle you need to stay safe and comfortable on our Hill Country highways, no matter where you go for a cool down. Visit us at 109 19th St in the center of Hondo, or online at CecilHondo.com. You’ll see that when the products are similar, the dealer makes the difference!