GENERAL MEETINGS

We welcome all individuals interested in local history to attend our general meetings. Guest speakers give talks about history, genealogy, archaeology, and other subjects of interest to the membership. 

Meetings are held in February, May, and November, on the first Tuesday of the month, while the September meeting is held on the second Tuesday of the month. All meetings are from noon to 2 pm.  

Meetings are open to the public. 

A donation of $5 is suggested for non-members. RSVP required. Email: info@historicalsocietyofhelotes.org  

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

LOCATION:  Gardens at Old Town, 15060 Antonio Drive, Helotes, TX 

SPEAKER: Leslie Hicks, Associate Professor of Practice-History at UTSA

PRESENTATION: "World War I Messages in a Bullet Pack"

Focusing on letters of a South Texan who fought in WWI, Professor Hicks will provide insight into the soldier and background about how she obtained this pack that contained letters from family members and other items. The intriguing story of this WWI veteran and how Hicks came to be in possession of his bullet pack is not one you will want to miss.

Hicks holds a master's degree in history from UTSA, and a bachelor’s degree in government and journalism from UT-Austin. She worked for ten years each business reporting for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the San Antonio Express-News. She was a contributing editor for Hispanic Business, and has won multiple national, regional, and local awards. A UTSA history professor since 2009, she is also on the adjunct faculties at the University of the Incarnate Word, Concordia, and Northwest Vista. She has received an Excellence Award for teaching. A descendent of the Luckenbach and Toepperwein families, she lives with her husband Steven Lee, a descendent of the pioneer Lee family, on Lee Creek at Helotes Creek. The couple has two grown children from China and a rescue dog, Josie.

       OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A DELUXE BOX LUNCH 

• From Jason's Deli
• Order beginning two weeks before each meeting. Deadline to order is the Sunday before each Tuesday meeting.

ORDER FROM FOUR MENU ITEMS:

 1 - Nutty Mixed-Up Salad Box  

 2 - Mesa Chicken Salad Box  

 3 - Spinach Veggie Wrap  

 4 - Roasted Turkey Sandwich on 

       ancient grain bun, with chips and 

       pickle.

      All meals come with a cookie. 

       Iced tea and water provided.

PayPal Button for Meals Provided Below.  Your order is your RSVP. 

If you do not wish to order a meal, but plan to attend, please email RSVP to: info@historicalsocietyofhelotes.org