Locate a Business

Vulcan Materials Company, the largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates, chose Hondo for its Medina Quarry. The site became Vulcan’s largest operation, thanks to the short-line rail connection to Union Pacific Class I service. The company now ships five million tons of aggregate each year from Hondo. The community embraced the partnership, supporting an essential industry and a business committed to sustainability.

Whatever your operational need, whether logistics, market access, or workforce, Hondo offers a setting built for business success. You’ll find:

Hondo is just 30 minutes from San Antonio, 140 miles from the Port of Laredo, and 165 miles from the Port of Corpus Christi. Its central location keeps major markets within reach and business synced with the Central Time Zone.

Logistics infrastructure includes:

• Highway: U.S. 90, I‑25, I‑10, and I‑37
• Rail: Union Pacific and BNSF Class I rail with Class III service from Hondo Railway. The South Texas Intermodal Park features 85,000 feet of loop track and is one of just two air-rail intermodal facilities in Texas
• Air: The South Texas Regional Airport supports three runways and apron space for aircraft up to Boeing 767, serving business aviation and freight

Hondo sits in fast-growing Medina County and borders Bexar County, giving your business strong access to labor and customers across the region.

The region’s labor force is large, skilled, and supported by an above-average number of veterans. Each month, 2,000 service members separate from Joint Base San Antonio, and one in four stays in the area. The pipeline is reinforced by strong K–12 education, more than a dozen nearby colleges, and the South Texas Regional Training Center. Workforce Solutions-Alamo and partner schools provide customized training that aligns with industry demand.

Housing costs in Hondo are just 68% of the national average and 14% lower than the Texas average. Residents enjoy a small-town lifestyle with strong schools, access to nature, and proximity to the cultural and entertainment amenities of San Antonio.