Pig Roast

04/20/2026

Falon Newman thanks for the cool flyer !

04/19/2026

Hey local friends! Wanted to make sure you knew about the event happening in Johnson City at the Blanco County Fairgrounds ( where the Pig Roast is held ). Friends and family have put together a much needed and deserved fundraiser for one of our own!

Melanie Lyles is our Director of Trash and I know y’all have all seen her cleaning up and leading her amazing team every Pig Roast weekend - always working hard, taking care of all of us and doing even more in the background for years all with that smile of her face! She has the heart of a volunteer and we are so lucky to have her as part of our tribe!

May 30th - 6 pm
by donation dinner plate
Pulled pork , potato salad and beans

Hot Dogs for kids

Also come to compete or watch the washer and kickball tournaments !

More details in the poster below done by Danielle Stovall- Mauldin

In February 2026, Melanie was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. While “benign” can sound reassuring, the reality has been anything
but easy. Since her diagnosis, Melanie has spent multiple extended stays in the hospital undergoing treatment and monitoring. When she
is able to return home, she remains largely bedridden as she continues to recover and manage her condition. This has become her day-to-day reality for the foreseeable future, making it incredible difficult for her to maintain normal routines or work. Melanie is facing a long road ahead, filled with ongoing medical care, and significant physical challenges. During this time, we are coming together as a community to support her and help ease the financial and emotional burdens she and her family are experiencing. Your support, prayers, and generosity mean more than words can express as Melanie focuses on healing and taking each day one step at a time

02/25/2026

If you’re fleeing the snow and trying to find the perfect place for spend your winters, put Johnson City on your list.

✅ Great state parks for hiking, cycling, birding and more
✅ Fun places to explore all throughout the Texas Hill Country
✅ Easy access to airports and big-city attractions in San Antonio (1 hour) or Austin (1 hour 15 minutes)
✅ Award-winning wineries, breweries, distilleries and more in the area

❄️Read our recent blog on winter Texans and see whether Johnson City might be the perfect place for your snowbird nest!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all !!

12/08/2025

“We are honored” would be an understatement 🎄🎅🤶 The joy we get out of spreading cheer and spending time with this awesome group of kids and staff is unmatched ! We can’t wait to do it again next year ! ❤️💚

12/06/2025

Pics from toy run 2025 - send me your pics or tag us and I’ll post them up ! Thank you everyone who came and supported us and this amazing community that is Cherokee Home for Children! Y’all ride home safe and we will see you next year !

12/06/2025

74 bikes counted !!

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

Today!!!!!!! We can’t wait to see everyone ! Y’all ride safe and we will see you at one of the stops along the way! All info is in the event page 🎄🎅🤶

12/05/2025

Just a reminder for those who’d like to attend:
Hill Country Toy Run
Saturday, December 6th
Meet Spot: Pecan Grove
5244 N State Hwy 16
Fredericksburg, Tx
Meet Time: 10am
KSU: 11am
Ride at own pace to Cherokee, Tx and regroup, parade to home.
Meal, Santa gifts, kid rides
Leave when you’re ready.