Ruiz Herrera Cemetery Set for Annual Dia de los Muertos Blessing

VON OMRY—The Ruiz Herrera Cemetery Association will hold its annual blessing and reunion on Saturday October 27, 2012 on the cemetery grounds at 10 AM.

Adrian Torres helps prepare the grounds

     The annual gathering is a Von Ormy tradition that draws nearly  250 people to what can be described as part prayer service and part local history conference.

     After a traditional blessing, attendees display tables of family photos, genealogy charts and local history that dates back to the 1700s.  The cemetery is located at the end of Ruiz Herrera Lane off of Quesenberry Road at what was the original settlement site of Von Ormy.

     The Ruiz family began ranching in the area in the mid-1700s and established a permanent settlement on the Medina in the mid 1820’s.        

     The Ruiz Herrera Cemetery is notable for being the final resting place of two heroes of the Alamo, Francisco A. Ruiz, the mayor of San Antonio who buried the fallen after the battle and Blas Herrera, a scout who warned the defenders of Santa Anna’s approach.

     This year’s event will include a  presentation on the early life of Jose Francisco Ruiz.

Pilot, Subway & Borrego’s Café: Three Businesses Open In the City On the Same Week

 
  
VON ORMY– Three new businesses opened in early October in Von Ormy, Pilot Travel Center, Subway and Borrego’s Café.

Pilot Travel Center - Von Ormy, TX

      The new Pilot Travel Center in Von Ormy features full amenities for area residents and the motoring public while adding 55 local jobs and other economic benefits to the community.

      Located off Interstate 35 at exit 140, the travel center offers Von Ormy residents many amenities, including:

•   eight diesel lanes and 16 gasoline lanes with high-speed pumps for quicker refueling;

•   a Subway and Cinnabon;

•   expanded food offerings to include pizza, salads, sandwiches and hotdogs;

•   premium coffee and cappuccino selections; and

•   general merchandise for quick shopping needs.

     “We hope that Von Ormy area residents will enjoy the convenience and amenities of our new Pilot Travel Center,” said Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J. “We’re proud that our new travel center will serve this community through products and services as well as contribute to the local economy. And, we'll fill the needs of professional drivers carrying goods to communities across North America.”

     The new facility is Pilot Flying J's 37th in Texas and the 650th overall in North America. It is expected to contribute more than $3 million annually in state and local tax revenue.

     “We invite Von Ormy residents to visit our new location. Our staff takes great pride in providing the quality service our guests deserve,” said T.C. Wilson, general manager for the Von Ormy travel center.

Borrego's Cafe

     Joseph Borrego opened Borrego’s Café at the former site of AJ’s, next to Sacred Heart Church.  

Joseph Borrego, owner of Borrego's Cafe