Helotes is located in northwestern Bexar County at 29Â°33â²55â³N 98Â°41â²21â³Wï»¿ / ï»¿29.56528Â°N 98.68917Â°Wï»¿ / 29.56528; -98.68917 (29.565328, -98.689251), in the valley of Helotes Creek where it exits from the Texas Hill Country. The city is approximately 16 miles (26 km) northwest of downtown San Antonio.
pastoralists, pastoralism A nomadic or semi-nomadic form of subsistence which is mainly dependent on herds of domesticated animals. Those groups who move according to regular seasonal routes for pasture are called transhumant. Pastoral nomads are found in most areas of the world, including Southern Europe.
A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life. Moore. pastoral (Noun). A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.