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The Medina County Historical Commission

The Medina County Commissioners Court will appoint a County Historical Commission (CHC) for the purpose of maintaining and conducting programs suggested by the Commissioners Court and the Texas Historical Commission for the preservation of the County’s historic culture resources. In accordance with the THC, the purpose of the MCHC shall be the identification and recognition of historically significant sites, events, and individuals of Medina County; as well as, support and promote, whenever possible, the purpose of Texas Historical Commission. These goals may be accomplished through a variety of activities including, but not limited to, placement of markers, surveys of historical buildings and sites, preservation of the county's heritage through written and oral history, and promotion of education to the citizens of the county and its visitors.
 
REGULAR CALLED QUARTERLY MEETING  
Olivia’s Restaurant, 110 18th St. Hondo, Texas
Thursday, August 21, 2024 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

 Name Title Contact Information
Phil King
 		Chairman click here to Email
Phone: (210) 355-6546
Bradford Boehme
 		Vice-Chairman click here to Email
Peter Baron
 Co-Marker Chair
Ron Benke
Carter Brown Battle of Medina Chair
Joe Fohn Secretary
Chuck Friesenhahn 
Georgia Davis Landmark Inn
Steve Davis 
Laura Hardt
Priscilla Hancock 
Robert Hancock
Bonnie Jaks Press Releases
Dianne Keeton
Kent Keeton
Mary King Castro Colonies LHC
Lester Ludwig, Jr. Vice-Chair
Diane Mann
Cynthia Malone
Martha Ortiz
Victor Ortiz, Jr. Military Liaison
Debbie Payne
Nancy Saathoff (Ehlinger)
Kenneth Rohrbach Treasurer
Lisa Schweers
Jonell Taylor (Weimers) Cemeteries
Mary Briscoe Member Emeritus
Elsie Rothe Member Emeritus
For information on both the Medina County Historical Marker Guidelines and The State of Texas Historical Marker Guidelines contact one of our Co-Marker Chairmen:

Bradford Boehme or Peter Baron.    

Click here for a list of Medina County Historical Markers 
News


DATE:       May 9, 2024

MEDINA COUNTY RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FROM TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Historical Commission (THC) awarded a 2023 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to Medina County Historical Commission (CHC). 

            This annual award affirms Medina County CHC for their exemplary initiation and execution of comprehensive programs that preserve Texas' diverse historic and cultural resources.  In 2023, statewide CHCs contributed an impressive 341,463 volunteer hours, translating to an in-kind donation to the state valued at $10,858,524.

         The County Commissioners Court, acting as the CHCs governing body, will collaborate with the CHC to determine the optimal method for presenting the DSA certificate and publicly acknowledge appointees for their dedicated service.  

The THC actively supports over 200 CHCs through programs and services that preserve Texas' heritage for education, enjoyment, and economic benefit of present and future generations.  The THC's advisory role to CHCs is outlined in the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 318.  For more information about CHCs in Texas, visit thc.texas.gov/chcoutreach.