Pony Express riders will gallop from Goliad Texas through 25 cities and towns to carry the traditional holiday greetings from Texas Governor Rick Perry on December 2.

The 18th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Pony Express Run is a celebration of American history, heritage, and the holidays, hosted by AACOG, the U.S. Postal Service, and Fort Sam Houston.  More than 120 Pony Express Christmas Couriers travel over 120 miles carrying proclamations to communities in seven counties along the historic Alamo-La Bahia Corridor and other segments of the 300-year-old Camino Real de Los Tejas.  These couriers deliver a special holiday greeting from the Governor of Texas to San Antonio.  This is a patriotic and unique event, spotlighting the historical and cultural significance of the Alamo region.

In Karnes County, riders will visit eight locations:

Runge Post Office – 9 a.m.

Helena Post Office – 10 a.m.

Panna Maria Church – 10:30 a.m.

Kenedy Community Center – 10:30 to 10-45 a.m.

Karnes City Firehouse – 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Hobson Post Office – 11 to 11:10 a.m.

Cestohowa Church – 11 a.m.

Falls City Post Office – 11:15 to 11:30 a.m.

The Panna Maria Historical Society will welcome visitors to the Oldest Polish Settlement in America and will open the historic Snoga’s Store from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year Santa Claus will be present to visit and take pictures with children.

The Panna Maria Post Office will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. The Post Mistress will stamp all outgoing mail with the special "Pony Express" pictorial cancellation.

Visitors may visit the historic Immaculate Conception of BVM Catholic Church and the beautifully restored St. Joseph School Museum. The Panna Maria Visitors Center will also be open and will have memorabilia available including Christmas cards.