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(last updated on November 28, 2007)

Christmas Along the Corridor events planned for Saturday

Christmas Along the Corridor is a 150-mile celebration of history, heritage, and the holidays as 120 Pony Express Christmas Couriers carry proclamations on horseback to the communities in the seven counties (Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Goliad, Guadalupe, Karnes, Wilson) of the Alamo-La Bahia Corridor and other segments of the Camino Real de los Tejas to San Antonio.

Special Pony Express cancellations will be available at local temporary postal stations in Cestohowa, Hobson, Falls City, Runge, Helena and Panna Maria. Click here for more information on what activities are planned in the different communities.

Pony Express Christmas Courier Schedule

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Times listed are approximate and may vary due to weather or the horse’s mood

CENTRAL RUN

Joe Gulley Park in Kenedy – 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.

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

Hobson Post Office – 11:00 to 11:10 a.m.

Falls City (Nieschwietz House on Urban Street)– 11:15 to 11:30 a.m.

EASTERN RUN

Runge Post Office – 9:00 a.m.

Helena Post Office – 10:00 a.m.

Panna Maria Church – 10:30 a.m.

Cestohowa Church – 11:30 a.m.