History

Sabinal Wild Boar

As you can guess, chasing a wild Hog is what this festival is all about.  A major crowd attraction. Here are some facts about the wild boar you may find interesting. Texas has more wild hogs then any other state. Huge boars with big tusks, from 2 to 4 inches, makes a big “trophy” for hunters. Wild boar is the main reason Sabinal,Texas is proclaimed as “Wild Boar Capitol”.  It is believed that this area has not only the largest number of wild boar but also the largest number of ‘trophy boar’ then anywhere…

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Sabinal Lions Club

We Serve Since 1917, International Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities.  From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. Today with more than approximately 45,000 clubs in 199 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global…

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Sabinal

Sabinal is a small, charming Texas town with unique shops, restaurants, historic buildings and community festivals.  It is located 60 miles west of San Antonio at the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 187.  Sabinal is the gateway to the beautiful Frio/Sabinal River Regions of the Texas Hill Country.   Sabinal Historical Chronology 1854 Sabinal was founded in 1854 by Thomas B. Hammer.  He was the first settler and operated a stage stop at the east bank of the Sabinal river.  Later, he became the first post master at post office opened in…

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