Population (2000): 36Elevation: 1,348 ftArea: undefined smCounty: Kendall
Zip Code: 78013Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: latitude 29.922, longitude -98.787
Location: West-central part of county; 2.5 mi SE of Waring;
Near I-10 between Boerne and Comfort
Highways: Exit 533 off I-10; Waring-Welfare Rd
Rivers:Lakes:

BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

See web sites shown above. Partial list below:

WELFARE CAFE: 830-537-3700; 223 Waring Welfare Road, Boerne, Texas 78006. Downtown Welfare (Welfare Exit off I-10). Web: www.welfaretexas.com. German & International cuisine. Indoor or patio dining. Reservations required. Live Music Thur & Sun. Large party barn with built-in stage, dance floor, huge limestone fireplace, loft and kitchen for your next special occasion. Must be seen to be believed.

NELSON CITY DANCE HALL (& PO-PO's FAMILY RESTAURANT, see below): 830-537-3835; 825 Hwy 289 Boerne/Welfare (Kendall County), TX 78006, just S of Welfare; 1/2 mile off IH 10 Exit #533 (Welfare Rd. Exit), NW of San Antonio By Boerne. www.nelsoncitydancehall.com. Currently is a dance hall and restaurant (Old San Francisco Dance Hall & Saloon). Circa 1929. Open: Wed-Thur 5p-11p, Fri-Sat 4p-2a, Sun 2p-10p. "From the comforting sounds of violins and guitars to the flushing faces of happy two-steppers and waltzers. If you haven't experienced a Texas honky-tonk, then you haven't experienced Teaxs! For a true Texas encounter you really need to leave the city, because it's in the country where dance halls begin. They have served as the small town's courting stage, musician and singer's sounding stage and the dance lover's dream. Well, Nelson City Dancehall serves up all of these and more. Located next to an old 1929 dancehall in Nelson City, Texas, this family owned treasure is the genuine article. Promoting Texas music including Tejano, Country, Zydico, Rock'N'Roll, Blues, and Bluegrass, Nelson City Dancehall provides live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Musicians enjoy playing here because of the family atmosphere and the acoustics, and as one put it, "It's the most beautiful dancehall in this part of Texas." Friday night is steak night! Dine, dance and have an excellent steak." nelsondh@gsinternet.net

PO PO FAMILY RESTAURANT: 830-537-4194; 829 FM 289, Boerne, TX 78006 (Welfare exit from I-10, and a half mi toward Welfare, TX); www.poporestaurant.com. "A Texas Tradition since 1929...As You Remember It." 2200+ collector plates on display. Award-Winning Steaks, Chicken & Seafood. Party room available for groups - lunch, dinner or receptions. Reservations accepted. Mon-Fri 11a-8:30p, Sat-Sun 11a-9:30p