About

Surrounded by the beauty of the Texas Hill County, the City of Helotes is a vibrant community boasting a flourishing economy and a high quality-of-life.  

Located just northwest of San Antonio, Helotes was incorporated in 1981.  Helotes, whose name is derived from the Spanish word elotes or “corn-on-the-cob,” has been on Texas maps since the nineteenth century.  Once inhabited by Lipan Apaches, Tonkawas, and Comanches, the City originally served as a stagecoach stop between San Antonio and Bandera.

For decades, Helotes remained a farming community.  The opening of the famous John T. Floore County Store in 1946 marked a turn towards commerce and economic growth.  The dance hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Texas Historic Landmark that draws top musical talent to its stages.

Today, the City of Helotes is a unique community that maintains its small town tranquility and family-oriented activities.  Citizens remain committed to economic prosperity while balancing environmental consciousness and historic preservation with modern revitalization.