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, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

SPEAKERS: Dean Krueger and Ryan Krueger

PRESENTATION: "An Oral History discussion about the history of the pioneer Krueger family and its ties to Helotes”"

Dean H. Krueger was born in 1948 and raised on his father and uncles' dairy farm on Guilbeau Rd (present day Wildwood West subdivision). 

He received his bachelor's degree in English and History from St. Mary's University and a Masters degree in Education from UTSA.

Employed by the NISD for 31 years, first as a teacher and coach, he was the first principal of H. B. Zachry Middle School, later becoming the NISD's Deputy Superintendent for Administration. He retired in 2002, and in 2005 was honored to have a new elementary school named in his honor. He and his wife Kathy reside in Spring Branch, Texas.

The Kruegers’ German ancestors originally immigrated to Texas in 1857 and settled in Solms, Comal County. The story of the Helotes-area Kruegers begins with Albert Krueger who married Margarete Steubing in 1902. Albert purchased 100 acres from his father-in-law Charles Steubing in northwest Bexar County in 1908, and moved his family, including three-year-old son Edmund to the farm, where they went into the dairy business. The couple had two more children: Sulima (1909) and Milton (1919). Dean and Ryan are descendants of Milton. 

Dean will share his experience growing up on a dairy farm and stories from his pioneer family history, along with his memories of the family's ties to the Steubing family, Zion Lutheran Church, and the NISD. 

Join us for this intriguing presentation! 

Note: The interview presentation will be filmed by Clinton Haby of Storykeeping.com. 

       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