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What's in your rain gauge?
The Wilson County News presents an area rainfall report for Oct. 1-2: Alum Community •Ginger Coleman 3.4" Dewees •Vernon Meyer 2.3" •Schneider's Store 2.5" Elmendorf •Tower Lakes, Archie Wiatrek 2.5" Floresville •Dora Orr 2" •Taryn Morales 3.5"...
Weather prompts road closures, event cancellations, changes
The rain that began Thursday, Oct. 1, has continued across the area, prompting some road closures and changes to events and area school sports. Rain is predicted to continue through Friday, Oct. 2, into Saturday, Oct. 3. Thursday n...
Heavy rainfall prompts 'imminent' flash flood warning for Wilson, Bexar, Atascosa counties
Updates: CLOSURES 10-1-26, 9:17 PM, 2900 block CR 483 FLORESVILLE ROAD CLOSED / BARRICADED: • E Street & G Street • F Street & 7th Street • 10th Street & E Street • Sutherland Springs Road & 10th Street CURRENTLY BEING MONITORED...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage includes Poth City Council Sept. 21, Poth ISD Sept. 21, Floresville City Council Sept. 23, Commissioners Sept. 28. Poth City Council Meeting: Regular me...
Join La Vernia Walkie Talkies for October events
Meet new friends, stay active, and support breast cancer awareness in October with the La Vernia Walkie Talkies. The fun and friendly fitness group will meet in the La Vernia City Park on Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, at 9:30 a.m. Wear your pin...
WOW!
What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, Oct. 19, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County Ne...
Making connections through paper, family
Richard L. Bolf of Pleasanton, Calif., and his sister, Teresa Bolf Dickinson, of St. Louis, Missouri, stop to visit with Wilson County News Publisher Elaine Kolodziej. They were in the area visiting family and friends. Their father was the late...
Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners host bingo, share knowledge
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) have been doing amazing things in the community during the months of August and September. On Aug. 15, Master Gardeners Laura Hamblen, Vicki Kimball, and Zenobia Wells, along with Class No. 3...
Happy birthday, LaVerne Gilbreath!
Aging Gracefully attendee LaVerne Gilbreath celebrates her 94th birthday with all her friends at the Aging Gracefully program Sept. 23 in the Family Life Building at La Vernia United Methodist Church. The cake was brought to her by Jeff Courtne...
Peanut Festival and Columbus Day office closures
The approach of the Floresville Peanut Festival and Columbus Day holiday will bring some office and business closures in the area. Peanut Festival In observance of the 82nd annual Floresville Peanut Festival, taking place Tuesday through Saturd...
DAR Susanna Dickinson Chapter visits EMS station
On Sept. 8, the La Vernia-based Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Susanna Dickinson Chapter met at the Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) facility on U.S. 87 in La Vernia. Chapter Regent Lydia Jones presented a certif...
New sighting of missing kangaroo, Peanut, renews hope
The search for missing red kangaroo, “Peanut,” got an injection of hope last week, with a sighting of a kangaroo on F.M. 1303 northwest of Floresville. According to Peanut’s owner, Margaret Hosseini- Browder, the manager of Bradley’s Foodmart c...
Wilson County Veterans Service Office receives grant
The Wilson County Veterans Service Office is among 24 agencies to receive a portion of ,187,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants in the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Gran...
Wilson County News announces candidates' forum; deadline Oct. 13
The Wilson County News invites candidates in the Nov. 3 elections to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, Oct. 21. Due to space limitations, ...
Technical error causes Texas voter registration backlog
Due to an unknown error with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the agency failed to send voter registration applications to county election officials, according to a statement issued Sept. 24 by the Texas Association of County Electi...
Sheriff's office warns about scam callers; do not pay
Someone at the sheriff’s office is on the line. Well, maybe not. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert to the public, after becoming aware of scam calls currently circulating in the area. Callers claiming to be sheriff’s office...
Promoting awareness for domestic violence
Bobbie Jo Roberson of Thriving Hearts Crisis Center (third from right) is joined by Floresville City Council members Mario Morones (l-r), Jake Lamberth, Dora Barrera Cantu, Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu, and council members Frances Flores and Feli...
READ ALL OVER
Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.
Voter registration deadline nearing
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. The last day for an application to vote by mail must be receive...
Flood watch in effect for South Central Texas
The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports that a flood watch has been issued today for a portion of South Central Texas, including Wilson and surrounding counties, until Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Here is what is expected: The weat...
Floresville Lions Club to meet
Join the Floresville Lions Club for its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Lions meet on the second Thursday of each month at noon, at Jack’s Café, 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. When it comes to meeting challenges, the Lion...
Get ready to 'go nuts' at the Floresville Peanut Festival!
The Floresville Peanut Festival is right around the corner. This year’s festival takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. This signature event celebrating Wilson County’s agricultural heritage is celebrated every s...
Get ready to 'go nuts' at the Floresville Peanut Festival!
The Floresville Peanut Festival is right around the corner. This year’s festival takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. This signature event celebrating Wilson County’s agricultural heritage is celebrated every s...
Floresville council OKs $23 million budget after approving fee increases
[Video below] The Floresville City Council approved an operation budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its Sept. 23 meeting after also approving a new schedule of fees for city services that drew a vocal challenge from one of its members. The city’...
Floresville council OKs $23 million budget after approving fee increases
The Floresville City Council approved an operation budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its Sept. 23 meeting after also approving a new schedule of fees for city services that drew a vocal challenge from one of its members. The city’s budget for t...
Peanut Festival Royal Tea treats guests like royalty
Little visitors to the Royal Tea hosted Sept. 20 by the Floresville Peanut Festival Association meet members of the 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish hall in Floresville. Attendees enjoyed tea an...
Peanut Festival Royal Tea treats guests like royalty
Little visitors to the Royal Tea hosted Sept. 20 by the Floresville Peanut Festival Association meet members of the 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish hall in Floresville. Attendees enjoyed tea an...
Commissioners mum on contract with EDC
[Video below] Wilson County Commissioners took no action Sept. 28 on a proposed contract with the Wilson County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), after several citizens spoke in opposition to the measure. The contract presented was the same off...
Commissioners mum on contract with EDC
Wilson County Commissioners took no action Sept. 28 on a proposed contract with the Wilson County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), after several citizens spoke in opposition to the measure. The contract presented was the same offered and appro...
National Night Out is Oct. 6!
National Night Out — a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place across Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Events are planned across the Wilson County News readership...
National Night Out is Oct. 6!
National Night Out — a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place across Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Events are planned across the Wilson County News readership...
Community remembers Stockdale Superintendent Todd Deaver
Community members will gather to remember Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Todd Deaver at a celebration of his life this Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Stockdale Church of Christ, 633 S.H. 123 N. in Stockdale. Dea...
Community remembers Stockdale Superintendent Todd Deaver
Community members will gather to remember Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Todd Deaver at a celebration of his life this Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Stockdale Church of Christ, 633 S.H. 123 N. in Stockdale. Dea...
Mustangs turn in strong performances in Luling
The Nixon-Smiley cross-country program delivered several outstanding performances at the Luling meet, highlighted by a championship run from eighth grader Kayli DeLeon and a strong showing by the Mustang varsity boys. DeLeon delivered the bigge...
Mustangs turn in strong performances in Luling
The Nixon-Smiley cross-country program delivered several outstanding performances at the Luling meet, highlighted by a championship run from eighth grader Kayli DeLeon and a strong showing by the Mustang varsity boys. DeLeon delivered the bigge...
Mustangs make history on Homecoming night with 83-6 District opening win
Homecoming night at Mustang Field became a record-setting celebration for the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs Sept. 25, who opened District play with a commanding 83-6 win over the Young Men’s Leadership Academy Lions. The Mustangs’ 83 points set a new s...
Mustangs make history on Homecoming night with 83-6 District opening win
Homecoming night at Mustang Field became a record-setting celebration for the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs Sept. 25, who opened District play with a commanding 83-6 win over the Young Men’s Leadership Academy Lions. The Mustangs’ 83 points set a new s...
Lady Mustangs bounce back with sweep of Luling, celebrate Homecoming tradition
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs bounced back in a big way Sept. 25, sweeping the Luling Lady Eagles 3-0 in District play and putting an exclamation point on a busy Homecoming week for the volleyball program. Nixon-Smiley entered Friday looking t...
Lady Mustangs bounce back with sweep of Luling, celebrate Homecoming tradition
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs bounced back in a big way Sept. 25, sweeping the Luling Lady Eagles 3-0 in District play and putting an exclamation point on a busy Homecoming week for the volleyball program. Nixon-Smiley entered Friday looking t...
Hornets offense rolls in win over Buffaloes
East Central’s stellar start to the season continued on Friday, Sept. 25, when they traveled to Schertz and downed District foe Clemens 47-20 at Lehnoff Stadium. The big win moved East Central to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in district play. The ...
Hornets offense rolls in win over Buffaloes
East Central’s stellar start to the season continued on Friday, Sept. 25, when they traveled to Schertz and downed District foe Clemens 47-20 at Lehnoff Stadium. The big win moved East Central to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in district play. The ...
Stockdale Brahmas secure convincing win over Badgers
The Stockdale Brahmas hosted the Karnes City Badgers for a District matchup and Homecoming game at Bobby Russell Field on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Badgers received the opening kickoff, but the Brahmas’ defense quickly set the tone. Senior Joshua...
Stockdale Brahmas secure convincing win over Badgers
The Stockdale Brahmas hosted the Karnes City Badgers for a District matchup and Homecoming game at Bobby Russell Field on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Badgers received the opening kickoff, but the Brahmas’ defense quickly set the tone. Senior Joshua...
Local students earn SNHU President's List distinction
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List; the summer terms run from May to August: •La Vernia — Wendy Jenkins and Patrick Fields •Stockda...
Local students earn SNHU President's List distinction
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List; the summer terms run from May to August: •La Vernia — Wendy Jenkins and Patrick Fields •Stockda...
Howard, Hastings named to SNHU Dean's List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List: •La Vernia — Melissa Howard •Stockdale — Tabatha Hastings. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum g...
Howard, Hastings named to SNHU Dean's List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List: •La Vernia — Melissa Howard •Stockdale — Tabatha Hastings. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum g...
Kids, have fun at the Goober Games Oct. 6!
Grab the family and head to downtown Floresville around the Wilson County Courthouse lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 5 p.m. to enjoy the fun of the Goober Games, a longtime tradition of the Floresville Peanut Festival! Help kick off the of...
Kids, have fun at the Goober Games Oct. 6!
Grab the family and head to downtown Floresville around the Wilson County Courthouse lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 5 p.m. to enjoy the fun of the Goober Games, a longtime tradition of the Floresville Peanut Festival! Help kick off the of...
Enter, enjoy 2026 Peanut Festival Kiddie Parade
Families, kids, schools, daycares, churches, youth groups, and more are invited to join the Floresville Peanut Festival’s Kiddie Parade on Friday, Oct. 9, in downtown Floresville. Community members are invited to enjoy this annual tradition. Re...
Enter, enjoy 2026 Peanut Festival Kiddie Parade
Families, kids, schools, daycares, churches, youth groups, and more are invited to join the Floresville Peanut Festival’s Kiddie Parade on Friday, Oct. 9, in downtown Floresville. Community members are invited to enjoy this annual tradition. Re...
HEAD COACH TAMARA SMITH CELEBRATES 250 WINS
The Floresville Jaguars celebrate Head Coach Tamara Smith for hitting her 250th-career win Sept. 25. Article Link
HEAD COACH TAMARA SMITH CELEBRATES 250 WINS
The Floresville Jaguars celebrate Head Coach Tamara Smith for hitting her 250th-career win Sept. 25. Article Link
LAILAH FUENTES CELEBRATES 1,000 ASSISTS
Floresville sophomore Lailah Fuentes (1) celebrates 1,000 career assists during the Jaguar’s winning game against Navarro Sept. 22. Article Link<...
LAILAH FUENTES CELEBRATES 1,000 ASSISTS
Floresville sophomore Lailah Fuentes (1) celebrates 1,000 career assists during the Jaguar’s winning game against Navarro Sept. 22. Article Link<...
Wilson County 4-H Shooting Club kicks off new year
The Wilson 4-H Shooting Club held its first meeting of the new club year on Sept. 13 at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. The club installed new officers for 2026-27, including: •President Jared Oltjendiers •1st Vice President Kadenc...
Wilson County 4-H Shooting Club kicks off new year
The Wilson 4-H Shooting Club held its first meeting of the new club year on Sept. 13 at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. The club installed new officers for 2026-27, including: •President Jared Oltjendiers •1st Vice President Kadenc...
JAGUARS DOMINATE LADY GOBBLERS IN THREE SETS
The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Cuero Lady Gobblers Sept. 25, 3-0: 25-18, 25-15, and 25-14. Aces: Eliyah Flores 4, McKenzie Sefcik 2 Blocks: Lailah Fuentes 2, Averly Tackitt 2, Vivian Villalobos 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 10, Gabby Va...
JAGUARS DOMINATE LADY GOBBLERS IN THREE SETS
The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Cuero Lady Gobblers Sept. 25, 3-0: 25-18, 25-15, and 25-14. Aces: Eliyah Flores 4, McKenzie Sefcik 2 Blocks: Lailah Fuentes 2, Averly Tackitt 2, Vivian Villalobos 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 10, Gabby Va...
JAGUARS TAKE FIRST DISTRICT WIN OVER NAVARRO
The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Navarro Panthers Sept. 22, 3-0: 25- 15, 25-16, and 25-17. Aces: Averly Tackitt 4, Addyson Angell 2, Sabree Woelfler 2 Blocks: Emily Hutchinson 3, Gabby Valadez 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 11, Emily Hutch...
JAGUARS TAKE FIRST DISTRICT WIN OVER NAVARRO
The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Navarro Panthers Sept. 22, 3-0: 25- 15, 25-16, and 25-17. Aces: Averly Tackitt 4, Addyson Angell 2, Sabree Woelfler 2 Blocks: Emily Hutchinson 3, Gabby Valadez 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 11, Emily Hutch...
Stockdale ISD Superintendent Todd Deaver has passed away
Todd Deaver, superintendent of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD), has passed away. The district shared the news today. “Mr. Deaver was an important part of our school community, and his presence, dedication, and contributions have...
Stockdale ISD Superintendent Todd Deaver has passed away
Todd Deaver, superintendent of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD), has passed away. The district shared the news today. “Mr. Deaver was an important part of our school community, and his presence, dedication, and contributions have...
Missing kangaroo spotted on F.M. 1303 northwest of Floresville
Missing kangaroo “Peanut” may be a step closer to returning home, after a kangaroo was sighted early Wednesday morning northwest of Floresville. According to Peanut’s owner, Margaret Hosseini-Browder, the manager of Bradley’s Foodmart convenien...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! JOIN OUR TEAM!
Wilson County Adoption & Rescue Services is looking for dedicated volunteers who want to get involved and help make a difference! We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in several areas: •Fundraising & Events •Scholarships &a...
Painting with a Polish Twist class Oct. 17
Join artist Joanie Bednorz on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the “Painting with a Polish Twist” class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Polish Heritage Center. The price to attend is per person and includes a light brunch. Attendees must RSVP by 4 p.m. Tu...
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Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.
Vendors invited for craft fair in St. Hedwig
American Legion Post 539 in St. Hedwig is looking for crafters for its arts and crafts sale set for Saturday, Nov. 7, at the American Legion Hall. Outside spaces are available for . This event has sold out quickly in the past. Interested vendor...
I think my grandson needs counseling
Dear Annie: Two members of my extended family have ADHD. One is receiving counseling and medication year-round and is doing very well. My grandson, however, is being treated quite differently. He takes medication for ADHD, but as far as I know,...
I think my grandson needs counseling
Dear Annie: Two members of my extended family have ADHD. One is receiving counseling and medication year-round and is doing very well. My grandson, however, is being treated quite differently. He takes medication for ADHD, but as far as I know,...
When the Tigers were the Kangaroos
This information originally appeared in a Wilson County News article in December 2013. Did you know that Floresville High School’s mascot hasn’t always been a tiger? Floresville athletic teams, including the football team, once were known as th...
When the Tigers were the Kangaroos
This information originally appeared in a Wilson County News article in December 2013. Did you know that Floresville High School’s mascot hasn’t always been a tiger? Floresville athletic teams, including the football team, once were known as th...
St. Hedwig Rosary Society marks 125 years of daily prayer
The Rosary Society of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Hedwig is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 125 years of continuous daily prayer and community service, rooted in the quiet promise that every memb...
St. Hedwig Rosary Society marks 125 years of daily prayer
The Rosary Society of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Hedwig is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 125 years of continuous daily prayer and community service, rooted in the quiet promise that every memb...
The check is the message, whether or not it clears
Editor: Two candidates have promised voters cash tied to an election outcome. President Trump pledged a ,000 “dividend” if Republicans hold Congress in November. Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa pledged a [post_excerpt],500 “corrupti...
The check is the message, whether or not it clears
Editor: Two candidates have promised voters cash tied to an election outcome. President Trump pledged a ,000 “dividend” if Republicans hold Congress in November. Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa pledged a [post_excerpt],500 “corrupti...
Dolly Parton's final gift to caregivers
Just four days before she died, Dolly Parton said she was being treated for health problems that she “didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.” She was talking about the years she spent caring for her husband through a long illnes...
Dolly Parton's final gift to caregivers
Just four days before she died, Dolly Parton said she was being treated for health problems that she “didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.” She was talking about the years she spent caring for her husband through a long illnes...
The marriage deficit is an economic catastrophe
The Beatles told us: “All you need is love.” They were right, but along with love must come marriage. But marriage rates have plummeted, especially among young men. A Pulitzer Prizeworthy story by Sean Salai of The Washington Times crunches all...
The marriage deficit is an economic catastrophe
The Beatles told us: “All you need is love.” They were right, but along with love must come marriage. But marriage rates have plummeted, especially among young men. A Pulitzer Prizeworthy story by Sean Salai of The Washington Times crunches all...
Nominate your favorite educator
The deadline to nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Quarter is Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the next round. Whether it’s a teacher who inspired you or a mentor who made a difference, show your appreciation by filling out the nominati...
Nominate your favorite educator
The deadline to nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Quarter is Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the next round. Whether it’s a teacher who inspired you or a mentor who made a difference, show your appreciation by filling out the nominati...
He who has ears to hear
Mankind has always wanted to play and have fun rather than work. We have always wanted to be entertained, more than to be serious about spiritual matters. This desire is worldliness at its core. What we sometimes fail to realize is that this mi...
He who has ears to hear
Mankind has always wanted to play and have fun rather than work. We have always wanted to be entertained, more than to be serious about spiritual matters. This desire is worldliness at its core. What we sometimes fail to realize is that this mi...
DRT chapter to meet Sept. 28
Are you a woman over the age of sixteen who is interested in Texas History? Would you like to have assistance in tracing your family ancestry back to the days of the Republic of Texas? The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is the organization ...
DRT chapter to meet Sept. 28
Are you a woman over the age of sixteen who is interested in Texas History? Would you like to have assistance in tracing your family ancestry back to the days of the Republic of Texas? The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is the organization ...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville EDC Sept. 10 Hospital Board Sept. 17 Floresville Independent School District Meeting: Regular meeting, Sept. 14, 6:30-8:26 p.m.; executive...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville EDC Sept. 10 Hospital Board Sept. 17 Floresville Independent School District Meeting: Regular meeting, Sept. 14, 6:30-8:26 p.m.; executive...
Guadalupe Republican Women to host Andrew McVeigh Sept. 24
Guadalupe County Republican Women (GCRW) will present Andrew McCeigh, president and CEO of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, as the guest speaker at their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11:30 a.m., at the Seguin Silver Center. McVeigh w...
Guadalupe Republican Women to host Andrew McVeigh Sept. 24
Guadalupe County Republican Women (GCRW) will present Andrew McCeigh, president and CEO of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, as the guest speaker at their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11:30 a.m., at the Seguin Silver Center. McVeigh w...
Learn how to 'Stop the Bleed' Sept. 30
Community members are invited by the Wilson County Emergency Management Office to participate in a Stop the Bleed class on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m. Stop the Bleed is a hands-on training program designed to empower bystanders to act as...
Learn how to 'Stop the Bleed' Sept. 30
Community members are invited by the Wilson County Emergency Management Office to participate in a Stop the Bleed class on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m. Stop the Bleed is a hands-on training program designed to empower bystanders to act as...
Eating Smart, Being Active event Sept. 25
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an “Eating Smart, Being Active” workshop on Friday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., at 1103 Fourth St. in Classroom 9 in Floresville. The interactive session will offer simple and practical tips on ways to s...
Eating Smart, Being Active event Sept. 25
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an “Eating Smart, Being Active” workshop on Friday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., at 1103 Fourth St. in Classroom 9 in Floresville. The interactive session will offer simple and practical tips on ways to s...
Active shooter? Learn how to respond Oct. 7
The Wilson County Emergency Management Office invites community members to participate in a Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training class on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. CRASE training introduces strategies to help ci...
Active shooter? Learn how to respond Oct. 7
The Wilson County Emergency Management Office invites community members to participate in a Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training class on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. CRASE training introduces strategies to help ci...
Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder event starts Sept. 23
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a “Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder” series of workshops beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23. The series will consist of two-hour sessions to be held every other week on Sept. 23, Oc...
Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder event starts Sept. 23
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a “Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder” series of workshops beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23. The series will consist of two-hour sessions to be held every other week on Sept. 23, Oc...
Give a little grace when someone is struggling
Dear Dave, I have a tenant whose old agreement is up soon, but he signed a new lease about a month ago. He also went ahead and gave me a deposit, plus the first month’s rent. A couple of days ago, he called and asked if we could cancel the agre...
Give a little grace when someone is struggling
Dear Dave, I have a tenant whose old agreement is up soon, but he signed a new lease about a month ago. He also went ahead and gave me a deposit, plus the first month’s rent. A couple of days ago, he called and asked if we could cancel the agre...
Register to vote ahead of November elections
Planning to vote in November midterm or local elections? Now’s the time to register to vote! Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. Area residents planning to cast ballots in November must be registered to vote no later than Monday, Oct. 5. To check i...
Register to vote ahead of November elections
Planning to vote in November midterm or local elections? Now’s the time to register to vote! Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. Area residents planning to cast ballots in November must be registered to vote no later than Monday, Oct. 5. To check i...
Kangaroo 'Peanut' still missing; reward offered
“Peanut” a 7-year-old red kangaroo, is still missing from his home in the Whispering Oaks subdivision north of Floresville. It’s nearly two months since Peanut went missing Aug. 1. (See “Peanut goes ‘walkabout’; [post_excerpt],000 reward,” Aug....
Kangaroo 'Peanut' still missing; reward offered
“Peanut” a 7-year-old red kangaroo, is still missing from his home in the Whispering Oaks subdivision north of Floresville. It’s nearly two months since Peanut went missing Aug. 1. (See “Peanut goes ‘walkabout’; [post_excerpt],000 reward,” Aug....
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met Sept. 11 and returned indictments in 24 cases. The following nine individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment Oct. 15: •Cassandra Marroquin, 37, of Floresville was indicted on a charge of forg...
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met Sept. 11 and returned indictments in 24 cases. The following nine individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment Oct. 15: •Cassandra Marroquin, 37, of Floresville was indicted on a charge of forg...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Paul P. Trinidad, 22, of Floresville was charged in July 2023 with reckless bodily injury to a child, elderly, or disabled person,...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Paul P. Trinidad, 22, of Floresville was charged in July 2023 with reckless bodily injury to a child, elderly, or disabled person,...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •S...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •S...
Traffic stop leads to chase, arrest of San Antonio man
A traffic stop Sept. 9 in the Abrego Lake subdivision north of Floresville resulted in a high-speed chase and eventual arrest of a San Antonio man. According to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Darrell Collins conducted a traffic stop on...
Traffic stop leads to chase, arrest of San Antonio man
A traffic stop Sept. 9 in the Abrego Lake subdivision north of Floresville resulted in a high-speed chase and eventual arrest of a San Antonio man. According to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Darrell Collins conducted a traffic stop on...
Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
Nearly billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored after a nearly year-long stalemate between the state and the federal government ended, the Texas Standard reported. Gov. Greg Abbott hailed the end to the impasse. “This fu...
Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
Nearly billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored after a nearly year-long stalemate between the state and the federal government ended, the Texas Standard reported. Gov. Greg Abbott hailed the end to the impasse. “This fu...
Enjoy 'C Street Outreach,' donate blood with WCN
Join the Wilson County News and C Street Gift Shop, along with the Bluebonnet Book Shop, on Friday, Sept. 25, as the businesses host a community event, “C Street Outreach.” The event also will include a blood drive. Visitors can browse the offe...
Canady attends Republican mid-term convention
Sara Canady of Floresville meets musician Lee Greenwood Sept. 10 at the Republican National Convention for the midterms in Dallas. Canady, a former Wilson County justice of the peace, sought her party’s nomination for U.S. Senate in the March 2...
RBFCU is Business of the Month
Floresville Chamber of Commerce members gather Sept. 15 to recognize Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union as the chamber’s Business of the Month for September. The Floresville branch of the credit union, located at 156 U.S. 181 N. in Floresvill...
Peanut Festival Court-elect drops in on Floresville Opry
Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association 2026 Court-elect attend the Sept. 3 Floresville Opry at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center, where they receive a gift presented by Opry Producer Viola Henke. Get ready for the 2026...
Hospital OKs tax-rate increase -- first since 2011
“[I]n this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” — Benjamin Franklin At the recent Wilson County Memorial Hospital District board meeting, it was a discussion of life and taxes. In his presentation during the public ...
Summit: East Central ISD names new school
It was an historic night on Sept. 17 for the East Central Independent School District (ISD), as the board of trustees selected Summit High School as the name for the district’s forthcoming second high school. Slated to open in time for in fall ...
Rollover accident claims life near Poth
A young man lost his life the morning of Sept. 21 when his white Chevrolet 500 van rolled over on U.S. 181. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol confirmed that the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Alejandro Garza, ...
Mustangs become first team to break through against Cotulla Cowboys in 24-7 loss
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs came up short Friday night, losing 24-7 to Cotulla Sept. 18, but the final score does not tell the whole story. Nixon-Smiley accomplished something no other opponent had managed in the first three weeks of the season —...
Hornets dominate in District win over Cougars
Everything went the way of the East Central Hornets on Friday, Sept. 18, as they opened up District 27-6A play at home against the visiting New Braunfels Canyon Cougars. When the final whistle sounded at Hornet Stadium, EC had won convincingly ...
Stockdale Brahmas ground Ro-Hawks in 58-53 win
The Stockdale Brahmas faced the Randolph Ro-Hawks at Bobby Russell Field on Friday, Sept. 18, in Stockdale. The first quarter was a defensive stalemate, with inside linebackers senior Logan Richter and freshman Carl Nickason roaming the field a...
JV JAGUARS FACE TIVY
Floresville junior varsity Jaguars face the Kerrville Tivy Antlers Sept. 15, falling 0-2. Article Link
FLORESVILLE WILDCATS HOST TRI-COUNTY TITANS
The Floresville Wildcats celebrated Military and First Responder Appreciation on Sept. 19. Scores vs. Tri-County Titans: Flag - 0 to 6 (L)Tykes - 0 to 32 (L)Rookies - 13 to 12 (W)Juniors - 0 to 19 (L)
Overturned van closes northbound U.S. 181 south of Floresville
Update: The northbound lanes of U.S. 181 reopened at approximately 11:44 a.m. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, the 19-year-old driver of the van, Alejandro Garza, did not survive the crash. First respond...
Overturned van closes northbound U.S. 181 south of Floresville
First responders survey the accident scene Monday morning after a white Chevrolet 500 van crossed the median and ended up upside down in the northbound lane of U.S. 181 about 2 miles south of Floresville shortly after 9 a.m. The van left...
Meet Flower!
This little 9 lb., 4-yearold girl needs someone to play fetch with. She loves people, kids especially. She’s housebroken. Doesn’t eat much and loves to snuggle. If she sounds like the perfect pup for you, contact Wilson County Adoption & Re...
Tickets on sale for Homecoming dance
Homecoming for Stockdale High School will be Thursday, Sept. 24. Stockdale Project Graduation is hosting a Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in Kosciusko Hall. Tickets are presale or at the door. Students can purcha...
Stockdale ISD partners with S2 Pass for home game ticketing
The Stockdale Independent School District has partnered with S2 Pass as its new digital ticketing partner. Download S2 Pass from the App Store or Google Play. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you may purchase your ticket(s); these will be scanne...
Meet the 2026 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee Court
The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome 2026 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee Queen Melone Peyton Mills, Little Miss Stockdale Kaylee Jo Turberville, Miss Rodeo Stockdale Chezneigh Evans, Rodeo Duchess Jazlyn Vigil, Rodeo Princess J...
Join Polish Heritage Center for Oct. 3 anniversary
Join the Polish Heritage Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, to celebrate Bishop John W. Yanta’s legacy and the fifth anniversary of the center’s opening. The event kicks off Polish American Heritage Month with “Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Ame...
St. Mary's Fall Festival will be Sept. 27
Make plans now to attend the annual St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 27, in Stockdale. Get turkey and dressing with all the trimmings for per plate, available to go or for dine in. Tamales also will be available fo...
Enjoy sausage dinner Sept. 20 in Floresville
First Lutheran Church in Floresville invites everyone to its annual Sausage Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will also feature prize drawings, a country store, and a bake sale. Tickets are and plates are available f...
Tickets on sale now for Nixon Lions barbecue, drawing
The Nixon Lions Club and Camp House Concerts will hold their annual concert and barbecue event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 p.m. to midnight, at the Camphouse in Nixon. The show, sponsored by Enbridge, will feature music by “The Derailers,” Phil...
Haven Oaks Church plans Sept. 26 fish fry
Haven Oaks Community Bible Church in Sutherland Springs invites the community to their Ladies Fundraiser Fish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates will be and include fish, sides, and dessert. For information, call 830-900-...
St. Hedwig American Legion September events
The St. Hedwig American Legion Post 539 invites the community to a number of events on their calendar each month. •Steak night every Monday night, 6:30 p.m. • beer every Thursday night, with a variety of tacos available for purchase •Bingo, fir...
Donate blood with WCN Sept. 25
Wilson County News and C Street Gift Shop will host a community blood drive on Friday, Sept. 25. The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center bloodmobile will be at 1012 C Street in Floresville from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each blood donor will re...
Duelm reunion is Sept. 27
The Duelm family will hold its 49th annual family reunion Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Hermann Sons Lodge in La Vernia. A potluck lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. Items are being accepted for silent auction. The Hermann Sons Lodge is located at 122 B...
Guiseppe Sarto Krawietz family reunion is Sept. 27
Descendants of Guiseppe Sarto Krawietz will hold their 30th family reunion on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Falls City Diner in Falls City. Each family is asked to take a meat dish, a salad or vegetable dish, and a dessert large enough to...
Grandma stuck between two parenting styles
Dear Annie: My husband and I absolutely adore our grandchildren, and spending time with them is one of the great joys of our lives. The problem is that our son and daughter-in-law have very different parenting styles, and we keep finding oursel...
LEGO Bingo fundraiser supports Team Ryan's T1D mission
A family’s commitment to Type 1 diabetes awareness and research is taking a colorful new form this month: LEGO Bingo. Tamara Pfeil and her family will host the fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 26, at American Legion Post 38, 1412 Fourth St. in Flo...
Cities should budget like taxpayers have to
We’ve been through 9/11, the financial crash in 2008, and the COVID pandemic. Despite all of the financial challenges that came during those tough economic times, never did the City of San Antonio resort to raising the property tax rate. In fac...
The murdering mother
Lindsay Clancy deserves to spend her life in prison. She strangled her three children, one after another. She knew what she was doing and knew it was wrong. She did it anyway. She is a murderer and should be treated as one. Of course she was me...
How to waste $9 trillion to not .save the planet'
The world has spent trillion to combat climate change since 2020. That is a World War II-type number. Except we won WWII. But now even the left admits that this torrent of money has accomplished ... nothing. According to ESG Today, citing a 20...
Falls City alums attend Beaver Roundup
We continue our celebration of the 2026 Falls City Beaver Roundup! In addition to the representatives of eight Falls City High School classes pictured in the Aug. 26 Wilson County News article, “Falls City alumni hold 33rd annual Beaver Roundup...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners Sept. 14 St. Hedwig City Council Sept. 10 Floresville City Council Sept. 9 Floresville EDC Sept. 9 China Grove City Council Sept. 3 Chin...
Corrections
The China Grove Police Department has received 2,000 from the federal government — not from the Texas Governor’s Office, as reported in “ICE discussion heats up China Grove,” in the Sept. 9 Wilson County News. Also, Sandra Lopez was misidentifi...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Jenny L. Alfaro, 43, of Floresville was charged with credit or debit card abuse, possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled su...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Texas Department of Public Saf...
Suspects flee, ditch stolen vehicle following pursuit
Two individuals face charges, following a pursuit Aug. 31 in eastern Wilson County. On Aug. 31, La Vernia police Sgt. Joshua Johnson noticed a vehicle that had been reported as stolen, traveling eastbound in the 13000 block of U.S. 87 around 11...
Christianity is good for you
A certain father was trying to teach his son the value of sacrificing for the things we really want in life. At the moment the boy could think of nothing grander than to own a BB gun. His father wanted to help, so he told the son that he would ...
County, Camino Real promote awareness
The crisis staff of Camino Real Community Services marks September as Suicide Awareness Month in Wilson County following a proclamation approved Sept. 14 by Wilson County Commissioners Court. Commissioners also approved a proclamation designati...
Take five minutes for scooter safety -- you could save a life
We’ve all seen it. A kid or even a young adult, rolling down the road on a scooter or moped and blowing through a stop sign without looking. These scooters are becoming more and more common sights on our roads. As with anything that is a part o...
Senate GOP opens wallet for Paxton's campaign
The Senate Republican leadership is pouring tens of millions of dollars into the U.S. Senate campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic nominee James Talarico. A super PAC affiliated with Senate...
Weigh in! School boards, cities, more are setting budgets, tax rates
What’s in your wallet? Have your say on proposed budgets and tax rates at these upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend ...
One small step at a time
Dear Dave, I want to try to get control of my finances. But after living so long from paycheck-to-paycheck, and having so much debt, I’m almost afraid to open all the bills to find out just how bad things really are. I make about ,000 a year, b...
Stomping Ground Ventures launches '37 for 67' fundraising campaign
There is something special about watching someone discover that they have something important to give. That was on display at the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners’ Plant Bingo fundraiser Aug. 29, where the Pioneers of Stomping Ground Ve...
Sign up for trunk or treat at National Night Out
The Floresville Police Department and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office want you! The two law-enforcement agencies are teaming up again to host National Night Out in Floresville on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7-9 p.m. at the sheriff’s office, 800 10th S...
Sign up for Sept. 30 food distribution
September is Hunger Action Month. The San Antonio Food Bank will be in Floresville Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9-10 a.m. distributing food to households in need in Wilson County. The distribution will take place at the Wilson County Expo and Comm...
Coronation tickets available Sept. 26
The Floresville Peanut Festival Association proudly presents the coronation of the 2026 Court of Confectionery Creations. The coronation will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Wiley Seale Auditorium at Floresville High School, 1...
Growing beards and nails and giving back
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office proudly donates 0 Sept. 3 to the Floresville Food Pantry & Resource Center from the department’s “Beard & Nail Fund.” Each month, participating staff members contribute a fee that allows them to have a...
Floresville Chamber welcomes Tiger Express
Members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce hold a ribbon cutting Sept. 4 for Tiger Express, located at 1313 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. Darron and Jamie Salmeron, along with family members, opened the business in February; it’s been...
Greetings from Floresville!
Are you ready? This year’s Floresville Peanut Festival is right around the corner — set for Oct. 8-10 in downtown Floresville! The 2026 Peanut Festival Court-elect and members of the Children’s Court take the opportunity to use the Floresville ...
We remember
Some events have this effect. We remember where we were, what we were doing, who we were speaking with when it happened. The events of Sept. 11, 2001, still make us pause. The attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Wa...
Crews battle fire at Pollos Asados in Floresville
A Floresville restaurant is assessing its next steps, after a fire Saturday morning. Crews from Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5 Fire & Rescue were dispatched at 9:24 a.m. Sept. 12 to reports of a fire at Super Pollos Asado...
Mustangs race to first-place finish
The Nixon-Smiley cross country program delivered an outstanding performance at its latest meet, highlighted by the varsity boys capturing the team Championship with a first-place finish and the Lady Mustangs placing fourth overall. The Mustang ...
Mustangs run past Flatonia
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs put together a strong performance Friday night at Mustang Field, defeating the Flatonia Bulldogs 44-22 behind a physical rushing attack, big plays, and a defense that continued to swarm to the football. Nixon-Smiley fi...
Poth runners excel at home meet
On Saturday, Sept. 5, Poth hosted their cross country meet at Poth City Park. Poth athletes competed well and earned many medals. The varsity girls took the team Championship in the varsity girls division. Those runners were Chelsea Gorzell, So...
8TH GRADE TIGERS SWEEP BARNES
Floresville Middle School eighth-grade A and B teams face Barnes Middle School Sept. 8. Both teams were victorious over Barnes. Congratulations! Article L...
Crews battle structure fire on U.S. 181 in Floresville
Drivers on U.S. 181 in Floresville are urged to avoid the 600 block of 10th Street (U.S. 181) as fire crews battle a structure fire at the Pollos Asados restaurant. One northbound lane of the highway is closed as firefighters and law...
Lady Brahmas battle Cuero in four-set match
The Stockdale Lady Brahmas put up a strong fight against Cuero Sept. 4, taking the match to four sets in a competitive night of volleyball. The opening set was a close battle, with Cuero narrowly edging Stockdale 25-23. The Lady Brahmas continu...
Send your Peanut Festival court and representative bios!
Attention, Floresville Peanut Festival representatives, royal court members, and parade marshals! The deadline is Friday, Sept. 11, to send your short bio and photo to the Wilson County News to be included in the “Goober Gazette,” the official ...
Redeeming the time
“The only place where success comes before work is the dictionary” - Coach Vince Lombardi. Tomorrow, the nation celebrates Labor Day, and since it is a federal holiday, many laborers get the day off ― with pay. My mother ― who lived to be 101 ―...
Meet Cody!
Looking for a tiny best friend with a huge heart? Cody is ready to steal yours! At just 1 year old, this adorable Pomeranian– Chihuahua mix is the perfect pint-sized companion. With his soft tan coat, sweet personality, and endless affection, C...
Falls City Band Booster dinner tickets on sale
The Falls City Band Booster Club invites the community to its annual drive-thru Fried Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale on Sunday, Sept. 20. Plates are each and may be picked up from 10 a.m. to noon, drive-through at the Falls City Diner. Presale t...
Aggie Moms Club to meet Sept. 15
The Wilson County Aggie Moms Club will welcome new and returning Aggie Moms at its first monthly meeting of the school year. The meeting will be held on Sept. 15, at Morea Italian Steakhouse, located at 101 Club Dr. in Floresville. An informal ...
Falls City Fall Craft Show is Sept. 19
Falls City Market Day will host its eighth-annual Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Falls City Community Hall in Falls City. Enjoy breakfast tacos, free coffee, and food trucks while you shop and visit more than 60 vendors from 9 a.m. t...
Live music and dancing in Falls City Sept. 12
Enjoy a night of dancing at the Falls City Community Hall as Seguin’s award-winning band, Clint Taft and the Buckwild Band return on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The hall is located at 306 W. Front St. (U.S. 181) in Falls City. ...
Play Bunco for Books Sept. 19
Enjoy playing Bunco for Books on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Sam Fore, Jr. Public Library, 1103 4th Street, Floresville. This event is presented by the Friends of the Wilson County Public Libraries. Doors open at noon with game time set for 1 p.m. Ti...
Master Gardeners to meet Sept. 24
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Cactus 101: Growing an Addiction” will be presented by Jerry McNulty. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are hel...
A husband weighs in on weight loss
Dear Annie: My wife, who is 62, has always been insecure about her weight, even though I’ve never once cared or thought she needed to change anything. A few months ago, she decided on her own to start a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and she...
Dropping the hammer on local history
We are nearing the completion of the major restorations on the Tiner-Hendrick House, which was moved from its former site near Sutherland Springs to its new home near the Polley Manson on F.M. 539 near La Vernia. (See “Historic Tiner-Hendrick H...
Happy birthday, Mr. Pruitt!
Al Pruitt of Floresville is flanked by his wife, Janet (left), and their friend, Ana Salazar, as he celebrates his 95th birthday Aug. 31 at the Conviva Care Center dance class in Floresville.
Questions concerning use of Flock cameras
Editor: Re: “Floresville council splits vote on ‘Flock cameras,’” Sept. 2 Detective Gary Laughlin spoke in favor of the council resolution on behalf of the Floresville Police Department. He explained that the city council had approved the same ...
Massachusetts speaks
Tuesday was primary day in Massachusetts, where winning the Democratic primary makes you the prohibitive front-runner in November. Which is a long way of saying that Massachusetts will be returning three aging Baby Boomers to Congress. I couldn...
Stop the Democrats' scheme to pack the Supreme Court
Democrats are in a quandary over the Supreme Court. Every four years, they’ve warned their voters that electing a Republican president will lead to more conservative Supreme Court justices. And yet since Ronald Reagan’s election in 1980 through...
Nimz family holds 100th annual reunion
The Nimz (Nims) family held its 100th annual reunion July 19 in Watseka, Ill. The event was held in the American Legion Park in Watseka, with a delicious noontime potluck dinner enjoyed by 25 family members from central Illinois and west-centra...
Wreaths Across America expands to Wilson County cemeteries
Wreaths Across America is coming to Wilson County this year, specifically to Floresville and La Vernia. Wreaths purchased through the organization can now come back to Wilson County for placement in Floresville and La Vernia cemeteries on Dec. ...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. China Grove City Council Sept. 3 Stockdale City Council Aug. 31 Stockdale EDC Sept. 3 Wilson County Memorial Hospital District (Connally Memorial Medi...
Meet the new Stockdale EDC board members
[Video below] The newest members of the Stockdale Economic Development Corp. — (l-r) Stockdale resident Kirstin Butterworth, city Councilman Henry Rivera, City Secretary Angie Mojica, and local business owner Sandy Wright — meet for the first t...
Teachable moments and rewards
Dear Dave, My mother passed away recently, and I received 0,000 as an inheritance. I’m a single dad, and I’d like to share some of the money with my 28-year-old daughter. But I’m worried about doing this because she’s sometimes impulsive and im...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Rogelio Gonzales Jr., 68, of Floresville was charged with one count of indecency with a child younger than 17 by exposure, three c...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Texas Department of Public Saf...
CCSCT receives $300K Veterans Assistance Grant
The Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) has been selected by the Texas Veterans Commission as the recipient of a 0,000 general assistance grant from the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA); the grant benefits CCSCT’s Veterans’ Fina...
Grant funds will help repair historic Wilson County Courthouse
Wilson County is among 25 Texas counties to receive Texas Historical Commission (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant funding, awarded during Round XIV at the commission’s July 31 quarterly meeting in San Angelo. Wilson Cou...
Donate blood Sept. 13 in Elmendorf
St. Anthony Catholic Church will host a blood drive on Sunday, Sept 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the parish hall at 16505 Kilowatt Road in Elmendorf. Each blood donor will receive a free T-shirt and a H-E-B gift card. For questions regar...
Wilson County Democrats to meet
The Wilson County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson County Justice Center courtroom located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, cal...
Rotary Club to meet Sept. 21
The Rotary Club of Wilson County will meet Monday, Sept. 21, from 6-7 p.m. in Jack’s Café in Floresville. The club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. Rotary offers opportunities for fellowship, professional and leadership develo...
Huffines: State sales-tax revenue totaled $4.6 billion in August
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said state sales tax revenue totaled .62 billion in August, 7.1 percent more than in August 2025. The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made in July and remitted to the agency in August. Calen...
Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding
With the state’s new fiscal year beginning on Sept. 1, Texas hospitals are expected to lose million per day in additional Medicaid funding, according to the Texas Standard. The shortfall follows the Trump administration’s withholding of approv...
Have your say on local budgets, tax rates at these meetings
Would you like to know what you can anticipate paying in local taxes? Weigh in on proposed budgets and tax rates at these upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see...
Ruth Mueller Ander receives Land Legacy Award
Wilson County recognized Ruth Mueller Ander with the Wilson County Land Legacy Award on Friday, Aug. 28, honoring her family’s continuous ownership and stewardship of land in Wilson County for more than a century. The award was presented in fro...
Reserve your seat on local fundraiser trip
Sign up for a day trip to Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass Tuesday, Oct. 13, to benefit Christmas gifts for children in need. Check-in for the 56-passenger motor coach will be at 6:30 a.m. at H-E-B, 3323 S.E. Military Dr., in San Anton...
Prize drawing to benefit Campbell family
Larry Flores is hosting a prize drawing to benefit Jack and Elizabeth Campbell, who lost their Floresville-area home to a fire Aug. 15. (See “Flames destroy home in Creekwood,” Aug. 19 Wilson County News.) A prize drawing will take place Saturd...
4A Corp. board floats rate increases for Event Center
Fees for use of the Floresville Event Center are likely going up. The Floresville 4A Corp. board, which oversees operations of the event center, decided at its Sept. 3 meeting to propose increased rates to the Floresville City Council, followin...
Welcome to Floresville from the Peanut Festival Court!
Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” spend the summer months visiting area landmarks, dignitaries, cities, and organizations on their annual publicity trip to promote the Peanut Festival. This year’...
Stockdale Marshal's Office launches internship
[Video below] The Stockdale Marshal’s Office has introduced an internship program designed to provide qualified college students with practical exposure to municipal law-enforcement operations, administrative functions, and community policing i...
A blessing for new Wilson County Expo Arena
Rev. Rafael Antonio Lopez-Negroni, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville, blesses the construction crew on the site of the new arena at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center on S.H. 97 in Floresville Sept. 3, as the crew w...
ICE discussion heats up China Grove
[Video below] A national issue became a bone of contention at the Sept. 3 meeting of the China Grove City Council, when council members addressed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). China Grove M...
Jaguars go 3-0
The Floresville High School varsity Jaguar volleyball team enjoyed a winning week, going 3-0, as they rack up court time and prepare for the District season. Results from Sept. 1: •def. Brenham, 3-0 •def. Bellville, 3-1 Results from Sept. 4: •d...
Go, Jaguars!
The Floresville Cheerleaders cheer on the Jaguars during the first home volleyball game Aug. 25. Article Link
Ray Rodriguez and son to compete in 'Battle of the Grapplers' event
Ray “The Judge” Rodriguez, a Floresville native and MMA/jiu-jitsu black belt, will take to the mat Saturday, Sept. 19, in the “Battle of the Grapplers” in San Antonio. Also competing in the event will be his 9-year-old son, Kyson. Each will com...
Drama Kids enrolling in Wilson County classes
Performance skills are life skills — and that’s what Drama Kids offers to youth. Designed to build confidence, encourage collaboration, develop speaking skills, and enhance creative thinking, Drama Kids is now enrolling for this school year. Dr...
Kids, enter Take Care of Texas Art Contest!
The Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest will be accepting entries from Monday, Oct. 5 to Friday, Dec. 18. The contest offers Kindergarten through 12th-grade students an opportunity to showcase their creativity, promote environmental awareness, ...
'America is...250!' student video contest seeks entries
WoodmenLife invites students in grades kinder through eight and grades nine through 12 to compete in its “America Is … 250!” Video Contest. Students can win up to ,500 for their school by submitting a 30- to 60-second video celebrating the 250t...
Correction:
Some information in the Sept. 2 article, “Mustangs open season with gritty 22-18 win over Eagles,” was incorrect. In the photo identifying Garet Gonzales as the ball carrier, the photo actually depicts Mustang quarterback Eric Rodriguez (2). In...
Hornets roll Roughriders in home opener
After last week’s disappointing marathon loss in their season opener, East Central had a lot to prove as they took on the visiting Roosevelt Roughriders on Friday. The Hornets came out firing in all three phases of the game on their way to a co...
Brahmas fall to Wildcats
The Stockdale Brahmas traveled to Weimar Sept. 4, to take on the Wildcats. The Brahmas fell, 8-44. Stockdale will have a chance to turn it around this week when they host the Falls City Beavers on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.
Mustangs show no surrender in home-opening battle
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs battled until the final whistle Friday night but fell to a talented Jourdanton Indians squad, losing 58-23 in their home opener at Mustang Stadium. Despite the final score, the Mustangs showed plenty of fight and produ...
Crash closes FM 536 near Floresville; Floresville ISD buses rerouted
F.M. 536 from C.R. 100 to F.M. 1303 remains closed this morning, following a major vehicle crash Thursday evening. Due to the closure, Floresville Independent School District buses for students in that area are being rerouted. Drivers are encou...
Enjoy Falls City picnic Sept. 6
There’s a Labor Day Picnic happening in Falls City! Join Holy Trinity Catholic Church parish in Falls City for their 118th annual event on Sunday, Sept. 6. Enjoy BBQ plates that include fried chicken, beef, sausage, beans, coleslaw, potato sala...
Join Prayer Walk in Floresville Sept. 12
Join Rebuilding Lives Ministries and Pastor Walter Llamar Brooks for Unity in the Community Prayer Walk on Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m., at Floresville City Hall. The event will begin with a walk to cover the downtown area, reconvening at City Ha...
Stitch together at Floresville library Sept. 8
Do you have an interest in quilting or other textile endeavors? You can join the “Hand Stitching” group, a small group that meets to socialize and hand stitch their own projects every month in Floresville. Most are members of the Wilson County ...
Sausage Festival in New Berlin is Sept. 6
New Berlin is celebrating 75 years of community tradition with its annual Sausage Festival on Sunday, Sept. 6 – the day before Labor Day! Enjoy the best homemade German sausage with all the fixings – sauerkraut, potato salad, and beans – for p...
Missing face time
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 70s, and he is experiencing depression from lack of contact with his children. I don’t mean Facebook, because he sees them on there. They do not call like they did in the past. I am sure they feel that si...
Do unto others
Shortly after a Cubs game, Yusef Dale, a blind man carrying a cane, was standing near the curb outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. He tried repeatedly, but unsuccessfully, to “flag down” a taxi in order to travel home. Casey Spelman, from Indiana...
FACEBOOK LIVE WINNER
Wilson County News’ WCN Live fans receive prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing...
Ehlerses celebrate 60th anniversary
Here comes Joan “Joanie” McCloskey and Clarence “Scotty” Ehlers trekking back burro-style from a visit to Horsetail Falls outside Monterrey, Mexico, while on honeymoon on Sept. 5, 1966, just a mere 60 years ago. Things really all began on Nov. ...
AND THE WINNERS ARE ... Celebrating WCN's Dog Days of Summer Photo Contest!
Thank you to all the participants! View all the entries at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/dogdays Article Link
Finding common ground on data centers
Editor: Re: “Data Centers are coming, local governments must set the terms,” Aug. 26. At last, common ground has been found! I completely agree with Mr. Yingst, he is 100% correct on the data center issue. If a data center wishes to build in ou...
Flock cameras are tip of the iceberg
Editor: I just recently noticed that Flock surveillance cameras are going up in Wilson County. There is one on the northbound side of U.S. 181 across from Richardson Chevrolet. There is also one tracking all the golfers (and anyone else) that g...
Fraud or government bureaucracy?
Editor: I Believe in Work. I Don’t Believe in This. I want to be honest about something I’ve been wrestling with. I believe people should work and provide for their families. I was raised middle class, and staying there took real effort. So whe...
Blood on his hands
On Tuesday, authorities in Pennsylvania reported two deaths from measles. Both of the patients were unvaccinated. Measles is reportedly ravaging Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, where 70 people have been hospitalized so far and hundreds infecte...
Is the USA going bankrupt?
Thank God, no, we aren’t going bust as a nation, despite our gargantuan trillion national debt. The rapid pileup of debt under Republicans and Democrats alike is certainly a disgrace and worrisome. When I came to Washington in the mid-1980s, o...
Donations invited for Ross Fire ranchers, residents
Texans can donate to the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund and the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Hay and Feed Hotline as the rapidly spreading Ross Wildfire threatens farms, ranches, and livestock operations across Palo Pi...
MEETING WATCH
Wilson County Commissioners Meeting: Regular meeting, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 1:37 p.m.; public hearing on proposed tax rate, 9:09-9:10 a.m. Actions: •Approved a proposed property-tax rate of 42.4932 cents per 0 taxable valuation for 2026, after a p...
The pull of helping a financially irresponsible parent
Dear Dave, My husband and I are trying hard to pay off debt and get control of our finances. The other day, my dad called and asked if we could give him 0 to take care of an overdraft at his bank. My dad’s a good man, but he has never managed m...
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met Aug. 14 and returned indictments in 21 cases. The following 8 individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment Sept. 3: •Alexander J. Ramirez, 45, of Floresville was indicted on a charge of murder ...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Texas Department of Public Saf...
Former GEO employees indicted for drug smuggling
SAN ANTONIO — Two former GEO Karnes Correctional Detention Facility employees have been federally indicted for allegedly exploiting their positions to smuggle methamphetamine and other illegal contraband into the facility in exchange for paymen...
Poth ISD receives $300K JET grant; students will train for nursing careers
The Poth Independent School District (ISD) is among four Alamo-area schools awarded Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants recently. Poth ISD will receive a 1,792 grant to train 45 students as nurses in partnership with Palo Alto College in...
Local entities plan public hearings on budgets, tax rates
Area residents can have their say about proposed budgets and tax rates at upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend tax re...
Labor Day office closures
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, all city and county offices will be closed, including city halls in China Grove, Elmendorf, Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, St. Hedwig, and Stockdale. All Wilson County Public Libraries, including Sa...
Industry warns of blackouts if data center opposition overreacts
The pushback against booming data center construction continues to grow, even as the state’s grid operator warns of rolling blackouts in West Texas if new transmission lines aren’t built, the Texas Standard reported. Dozens of legislators and s...
CAST invites donations
The Children’s Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center is planning several community events to build awareness and raise funds this fall. A community “trunk or treat” event is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, in Floresville, and a “Ho, Ho, Ho...
Donate blood Sept. 11
Community members can help save lives by donating blood Friday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the gym at Jon Wayne Service Co. All donors will receive a T-shirt, cool swag, snacks, drinks, and entry in a prize drawing for a Visa gift ca...
Smith Gas celebrates 98th anniversary in September
Every year Smith Gas celebrates its anniversary for the entire month of September and this year is no different. Join Smith Gas Company, Inc. to ring in its 98th year in business — all month long! Stop by the Floresville and La Vernia locations...
Where were you on 9/11? We want to hear from you!
Do you remember where you were on Sept. 11, 2001, when you heard about the planes flying into the World Trade Center in New York? It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since those events that shook our nation and have continued to shape the w...
Floresville storefronts to exhibit past Peanut Festival wardrobes
In celebration of the annual Floresville Peanut Festival, the following royal courts of past years will display their wardrobes in the storefronts of Floresville businesses for the community to enjoy. •Sept. 11-17 — 1996 Court of Timeless Treas...
Braeden Fuller: From Floresville to the SEC
After coming to Floresville with his family for his senior year from California, Braeden Fuller took over the reins of the Tigers as QB1 in 2021 and proceeded to have a season for the record books. Fuller led the Tigers to a 9-3 record during h...
Tribute to remember steel guitarist, music producer, and engineer Tommy Detamore
Sir Tom. Drama Papa. Sir Punchalot. The Man. Oscar Thomas Detamore Jr. — Tommy Detamore — a renowned musician and music producer and engineer known by many nicknames, passed away Aug. 5, bringing to a close a rich life and decades-long career i...
Floresville council splits vote on 'Flock cameras'
The Floresville City Council has reapproved installing automated license plate recognition cameras — commonly called “Flock cameras” — within the city. In a 3-2 vote Aug. 26, council members approved a resolution authorizing the mayor or her de...
Summer storms cause damage, power outages
An early evening storm Aug. 27 toppled a shop building on the Kiolbassa property near Floresville, leaving it a pile of rubble. Gusty winds from the summer storms that night and the following day also caused power outages across the area. Mendy...
4-H kicks off new program year in Wilson County
A new 4-H year is underway across Texas, and youth are encouraged to join the nation’s largest youth development organization as enrollment opens for the 2026-2027 program year. Texas 4-H, a program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servi...
Lady Mustangs capture silver at Skidmore-Tynan
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs continued to demonstrate growth and resilience over the weekend, battling through three days of competition to win the Consolation Championship in the Silver Bracket at the Skidmore-Tynan volleyball tournament. Ni...
Mustangs open season with gritty 22-18 win over Eagles
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs opened the 2026 football season by overcoming more than the Luling Eagles. After weather and scheduling changes forced the teams to an unusual Saturday morning kickoff, the Mustangs battled through the brutal Texas hea...
Poth cross country girls take Cuero Championship
Poth cross country runners competed at the Cuero Cross Country Meet Aug. 29. Out of Poth’s 24 athletes that ran, 17 of those runners placed in the top 20 earning a medal. The varsity girls team, which consists of Sophia Garza, Chelsea Gorzell, ...
East Central fights weather and Hawks, falling in week 1
In a marathon of a game that began on Friday night, Aug. 28, and wasn’t completed until the following Saturday, Aug. 29, the East Central Hornets fell to the Harlan Hawks by a final of 14-30 at Gustafson Stadium in San Antonio to start the seas...
Brahmas handle Mathis Pirates, 51-44
The Stockdale Brahmas faced the Mathis Pirates to kick off the 2026 football season at Bobby Russell Field Aug 28 in Stockdale. Mathis received the opening kickoff and scored quickly to take a 6-0 lead early in the first quarter. On Stockdale’s...
Where were you on 9/11? We want to hear from you!
Do you remember where you were on Sept. 11, 2001, when you heard about the planes flying into the World Trade Center in New York? It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since those events that shook our nation and have continued to shape the w...
Meet Cody!
Looking for a tiny best friend with a huge heart? Cody is ready to steal yours! At just 1 year old, this adorable Pomeranian– Chihuahua mix is the perfect pint-sized companion. With his soft tan coat, sweet personality, and endless affection, C...
RSVP for Poth Homecoming Alumni Walk
Poth graduates, the Poth High School Alumni Association wants you! The association is planning the 2026 Alumni Walk, set to take place Friday, Sept. 11, during Homecoming. Alumni from classes of 2016, 2006, 1996, 1986, 1976, 1966, 1956, and 194...
Poth TAFE plans Homecoming dance
Homecoming for Poth High School is Friday, Sept. 11, and members of the Poth High School Texas Association for Future Educators (TAFE) will host a Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 12. The dance, open to Poth freshmen through seniors, will ta...
Grace Holloway named to All-State Journalism Staff
Congratulations to Poth High School senior Grace Holloway on being named to the 2026 All-State Journalism Staff! This outstanding honor comes after Grace was named State Champion in May in UIL Journalism Headline Writing. Poth ISD is extremely ...
A powerful sermon that was seen and not heard
“Throughout the years I have heard many wonderful sermons which I have forgotten, but one sermon I have seen, and it has remained in my heart until this day. It happened on a Sunday morning when I was on my way to one of the two small congregat...
Master Gardeners to meet Aug. 27
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Grocery Store Orchid Care: Repotting & Reblooming” will be presented by Chelsea Crisler. Meetings, which are free and open ...
Seguin Art League plans art show, class
The Seguin Art League will receive entries for its “Goodbye Summer” show on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 104 S. Austin in Seguin. Prizes will be awarded at an opening reception on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6-8 p.m. Entries will be...
Support first responders at Wild Game Dinner
Get your tickets now and support Wilson County firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and first responders at the Wilson County First Responders Association Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5-11:30 p.m. in the Wilson County Expo and Co...
Join LV 'Walkie Talkies' Sept. 1
Community members are invited to meet new friends while staying active with the La Vernia “Walkie Talkies” on Tuesday, Sept.1, in La Vernia City Park, 222 San Antonio Road, in La Vernia. The fun and friendly walking/running group meets in the p...
Bobby Marquez to headline Sept. 3 Floresville Opry
Come listen and dance to live classic country music by Bobby Marquez and the Floresville Opry House Band at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6-9:15 p.m., in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests...
LVUMC plans bingo night
Join La Vernia United Methodist Church for an evening of fun at Bingo Night on Friday, Aug. 28. Enjoy bingo, prizes, and complimentary snacks from 6-8 p.m. in the Family Life building. Admission is free. La Vernia United Methodist Church is loc...
Susan and Buddy Wolfe celebrate 60th anniversary
Susan and Buddy Wolfe of McCoy are observing their 60th wedding anniversary this month. They were married on Aug. 26, 1966, in the Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, where they both were lifelong members. Susan and Buddy met at Alamo Height...
Memories of fifth grade in Stockdale
Henry Brigman of Frisco shared this photo from Stockdale fifth grade, taken in 1948. “I am the little kid on the far right, bottom row, with the horizontal striped shirt,” Brigman said. “Forty students in the picture, and nine absent. When I th...
Falls City alumni hold 33rd annual Beaver Roundup
On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, the 33rd Annual Beaver Roundup was held in the Falls City Community Hall, honoring Falls City High School graduates from years ending in “1” or “6.” Registration and social hour began at 4 p.m. followed by a meal with...
Data centers are coming, local governments must set the terms
Editor: As data centers rapidly expand across our region to power AI and digital infrastructure, local leaders face a choice — cede control to mega-developers or dictate the terms of our economic future. Blanket moratoriums won’t stop construct...
'Climate justice' is poor leadership
Editor: Re: “Climate leadership vs. public policy,” Aug. 12 He is beating the dead horse of climate change. The climate will change whether we are here to see it or not. Climate change is something that is mostly out of our hands, although I wi...
Don't know much about foreign policy
Sen. Darline Graham, Republican of South Carolina, was appointed to serve out her late brother’s term and was endorsed by President Donald Trump in the Republican primary for the full six-year term. Hers is a test in many respects: a test of Pr...
Net Zero Is dead and gone
It was only a few years ago when the climate change alarms and green energy fad were all the rage at the White House and corporate board rooms. Former President Joe Biden’s policies were all tilted to ending fossil fuels, and many of America’s ...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. County Commissioners, Aug. 24 Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 (North central Wilson County) Meeting: Budget and tax rate meeting, Aug. 19,...
Border wall construction on pause for now in Big Bend
Construction of the border wall in Big Bend National Park has paused. Readers of John Jefferson’s “Woods, Waters, and Wildlife” column in the Wilson County News may have read last week’s column, “A river at risk,” in which he encouraged readers...
Only incumbents file for EC, Floresville school board seats
The East Central and Floresville independent school districts (ISD) are likely to cancel their school board elections, slated for the Nov. 3 ballots, after incumbents were the only individuals to file to run for the school board terms ending th...
Man falls in parking lot, gets run over by vehicle
An 85-year-old man is recovering, after being run over by a vehicle. Edward Trlica, 85, was approaching the AT&T store on Wilson Drive in Floresville at 10:23 a.m. Aug. 18; as he prepared to step onto the curb from the parking lot, he fell ...
County OKs EDC contract; no action on solar project
[Video below] In an Aug. 24 meeting that lasted over four and a half hours, Wilson County commissioners approved a contract with the Wilson County Economic Development Corp. Earlier in the same meeting, commissioners stepped back from approving...
Don't let up. You can see the finish line!
Dear Dave, My husband and I have been married for a couple of years. In that time, we’ve received several gifts of cash from our parents. Each time this happens, my husband and I talk about what to do with the money. I came into the marriage wi...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Jenny L. Alfaro, 43, of Floresville was scheduled to enter a plea Aug. 13 on charges of theft of property valued at less than ,500...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •A...
Police investigate LV Band Boosters' missing funds
The La Vernia Police Department is investigating allegations of embezzlement within the La Vernia Band Booster Club. La Vernia police Sgt.Joshua Johnson confirmed the department received information on such a case. “We are looking into it,” Joh...
Learn what to do 'Until Help Arrives'
Learn the basic, yet critical, actions you can take during a life-threatening emergency with Until Help Arrives training on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center. This training is designed t...
Falls City ISD to host bond town hall event Sept. 2
The Falls City Independent School District (ISD) will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, to share information about the district’s upcoming bond election. Community members can learn more about the proposed bond, including projects...
CPS, AEP postpone high-power transmission line public meetings
CPS Energy and AEP Texas have postponed three “open house” meetings this week in Alice, George West, and Floresville. The meetings, planned for Aug. 25, 26, and 27, were scheduled for community members to learn more about construction of 150 mi...
Poth ISD sets tax-rate election for November, adopts $14.2M budget
Wilson County voters living within the Poth Independent School District (ISD) will decide on a proposed property tax change on the Nov. 3 ballot. On Aug. 17, the Poth ISD board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to change the maintenanc...
Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend
Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodeny Scott personally...
Explore 'Wellness - Beyond' Aug. 29
Join BioHaven Wellness as the business celebrates its first anniversary with a “Wellness & Beyond — Community Passport” on Saturday, Aug. 29. This free, interactive event invites community members to explore each station at Calaveras Crossi...
Send your Peanut Festival court and representative bios!
Attention, Floresville Peanut Festival representatives, royal court members, and parade marshals! The deadline is Friday, Sept. 11, to send your short bio and photo to the Wilson County News to be included in the “Goober Gazette,” the official ...
Floresville Chamber welcomes Nickel BBQ
Nickel BBQ owner Steve Jackson, surrounded by family, staff, members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce, and city officials, cuts the ribbon Aug. 6, as the chamber welcomes the restaurant to the community. Nickel BBQ, offering authentic pit...
Search continues for missing kangaroo 'Peanut'
The search for “Peanut,” a red kangaroo missing from his home in Adkins, continues. The 7-year-old male red kangaroo has now been missing from his home in the Whispering Oaks subdivision north of Floresville for almost a month. (See “Peanut goe...
County changes rabies shots to 3-year schedule
If you live in Wilson County, your pet no longer needs to get a rabies vaccine every year. This is because the Wilson County Commissioners Court approved a measure July 27 to change the requirement to every three years instead of annually, afte...
Fires flare up; county imposes burn ban
Multiple fire agencies responded to a conflagration of grass and brush Aug. 18 in west Wilson County, as hot, dry, and occasionally windy weather conditions persist in the area. The fire was initially reported shortly after 11 a.m. in the 3100 ...
Mustangs finish strong in scrimmage
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs wrapped up their preseason work with a strong home showing against Natalia and George West, giving the team plenty of momentum as it prepares to officially kick off the 2026 football season. Facing two quality opponent...
Mustang football traditions bring community together
The Nixon-Smiley Mustang Football program continued building excitement for the 2026 season with three special events designed to bring players, families, and the community closer together: the Mustang Mom Clinic, Decal Day, and Adopt-a-Mustang...
LADY BRAHMAS ARE BRACKET CHAMPIONS AT TEXFEST
The Stockdale varsity Lady Brahmas celebrate their bracket Championship at the TexFest Tournament Aug. 15 in Wimberley. Congratulations! A...
Beaverettes compete in Jaguar Classic
The Falls City Beaverettes participated in the Floresville Jaguar Classic volleyball tournament Aug. 20-22. Scores from Aug. 20: •fell to Alamo Heights, 0-2 •fell to Cuero, 0-2 •def. Yorktown, 2-0 Scores from Aug. 21: •def. McMullen County •fel...
Gabby Valadez reaches 500 career kills
The Floresville Jaguars celebrate senior teammate Gabby Valadez (12) for achieving 500 career kills. Valadez hit the 500 mark during last weekend’s Pearland tournament.
Jaguars hit the road, return with big win
The Floresville Jaguars volleyball team has wasted no time getting into the swing of the 2026 season. Since the start of school, the Jaguars have been busy traveling across South Texas, competing against tough opponents and building momentum fo...
Wilson County imposes burn ban through Nov. 22
Wilson County is now under a burn ban, effective immediately. The Wilson County commissioners enacted a 90-day burn ban today, following recommendations from Wilson County Fire Marshal Carl Fowner, during their Aug. 24 meeting. No outdoor burni...
Search continues for 'Peanut,' kangaroo missing in Wilson County
The search for “Peanut,” a red kangaroo missing from his home in Adkins, continues. Peanut first went missing Aug. 1 from the Whispering Oaks subdivision north of Floresville. (Click here for original post.) This week, efforts to locate t...
Meet Simon!
If you’re looking for a fun-loving puppy to grow up with your family, Simon is your guy! This 6-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is full of puppy energy, endless love, and a personality that’s sure to make you smile. With his sleek black coat, wa...
Meet Simon!
If you’re looking for a fun-loving puppy to grow up with your family, Simon is your guy! This 6-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is full of puppy energy, endless love, and a personality that’s sure to make you smile. With his sleek black coat, wa...
Wests support Stockdale theater arts program
Stockdale High School One Act Play director Randy Lynn (left) gets a nice surprise Aug. 13 from community members LH and Maureen West. The Wests provided a ,000 donation to help support the One Act Play program and the Brahma students who have ...
Wests support Stockdale theater arts program
Stockdale High School One Act Play director Randy Lynn (left) gets a nice surprise Aug. 13 from community members LH and Maureen West. The Wests provided a ,000 donation to help support the One Act Play program and the Brahma students who have ...
First Baptist Church helps teachers start new school year with breakfast
Volunteers with the First Baptist Church of Stockdale are recognized Aug. 5, as the church provides breakfast for teachers and staff of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) as they gathered for a convocation ahead of the 2026-27 scho...
First Baptist Church helps teachers start new school year with breakfast
Volunteers with the First Baptist Church of Stockdale are recognized Aug. 5, as the church provides breakfast for teachers and staff of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) as they gathered for a convocation ahead of the 2026-27 scho...
Stockdale ISD trains new Medical Emergency Response Team
Stockdale Independent School District teachers and staff learn techniques to stop bleeding, during a training in late July for the district’s newly formed Medical Emergency Response Team, led by Levi Scriven and Noah Bland with Wilson County Em...
Stockdale ISD trains new Medical Emergency Response Team
Stockdale Independent School District teachers and staff learn techniques to stop bleeding, during a training in late July for the district’s newly formed Medical Emergency Response Team, led by Levi Scriven and Noah Bland with Wilson County Em...
Join Seraphic Sisters for 50th Jubilee Sept. 13
Join in celebrating the 50th Jubilee of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas! The celebration will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, in Kosciusko. The Seraphic Sisters have been active in Texas since 1970. Their work here includes caring for the elderly an...
Join Seraphic Sisters for 50th Jubilee Sept. 13
Join in celebrating the 50th Jubilee of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas! The celebration will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, in Kosciusko. The Seraphic Sisters have been active in Texas since 1970. Their work here includes caring for the elderly an...
Floresville High School vies for $1M field upgrade in T-Mobile contest
Floresville High School is in the running to win a [post_excerpt] million football field upgrade, after being one of 34 Texas high schools to win ,000 in Week 1 of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. The ,000 can be used for needs such a...
Giant pop tart -- fun to bake, looks special
Isabel Smith of La Vernia shared this fun recipe for a new riff on an old favorite — Pop Tarts! This one, however, doesn’t fit in your toaster. It’s easy and fun to make with kids. It’s from “Hello Yummy,” https://helloyummy.co/. “It’s fun to m...
Floresville High School vies for $1M field upgrade in T-Mobile contest
Floresville High School is in the running to win a [post_excerpt] million football field upgrade, after being one of 34 Texas high schools to win ,000 in Week 1 of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. The ,000 can be used for needs such a...
Saddle up for some history
Did you know that the Wilson County News has an authentic working Vela saddle (a roping saddle) on display in one of our offices? Frank Vela Sr. was a superior saddle maker in the early 1900s. You will be able to see this saddle in a coming ope...
Saddle up for some history
Did you know that the Wilson County News has an authentic working Vela saddle (a roping saddle) on display in one of our offices? Frank Vela Sr. was a superior saddle maker in the early 1900s. You will be able to see this saddle in a coming ope...
Floresville council honors Marco Martinez
With his family beside him, Marco Martinez, 11, a Floresville accordionist who was named Champion of the Rising Stars ages 12 and under, through the Texas Folklife’s “The Big Squeeze” accordion competition, is recognized Aug. 12 by the Floresvi...
Master Gardeners plan 'Plant Bingo,' fall plant sale
On July 23, there was a phenomenal fall gardening horticulture presentation by Jay White, the owner and publisher of the magazine, Texas Gardener. The next monthly meeting and presentation will be on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the W...
Thanks for story on Texas Ramp Project
Editor: Re: “Building freedom one ramp at a time,” Aug. 12 Thank you for the excellent coverage in the Wilson County News highlighting our mission and the volunteers led by David Teel. Stories like yours mean so much to organizations like the T...
Thanks for story on Texas Ramp Project
Editor: Re: “Building freedom one ramp at a time,” Aug. 12 Thank you for the excellent coverage in the Wilson County News highlighting our mission and the volunteers led by David Teel. Stories like yours mean so much to organizations like the T...
Thanks for story on Texas Ramp Project
Editor: Re: “Building freedom one ramp at a time,” Aug. 12 Thank you for the excellent coverage in the Wilson County News highlighting our mission and the volunteers led by David Teel. Stories like yours mean so much to organizations like the T...
Presidential Chutzpah
When Truth Social, President Donald Trump’s media mouthpiece, announced that it would be selling advance access to Trump’s posts, I thought they were kidding. I mean, have they no shame? When the announcement met with a round of criticism and D...
Presidential Chutzpah
When Truth Social, President Donald Trump’s media mouthpiece, announced that it would be selling advance access to Trump’s posts, I thought they were kidding. I mean, have they no shame? When the announcement met with a round of criticism and D...
Presidential Chutzpah
When Truth Social, President Donald Trump’s media mouthpiece, announced that it would be selling advance access to Trump’s posts, I thought they were kidding. I mean, have they no shame? When the announcement met with a round of criticism and D...
What bank ATMs teach us about AI
New inventions and technologies, from the lightbulb to the farm tractor to the automobile to the laptop computer to Uber drivers, cause serious job market disruptions. They also cause a backlash, as horse and buggy operators, cab drivers, video...
What bank ATMs teach us about AI
New inventions and technologies, from the lightbulb to the farm tractor to the automobile to the laptop computer to Uber drivers, cause serious job market disruptions. They also cause a backlash, as horse and buggy operators, cab drivers, video...
What bank ATMs teach us about AI
New inventions and technologies, from the lightbulb to the farm tractor to the automobile to the laptop computer to Uber drivers, cause serious job market disruptions. They also cause a backlash, as horse and buggy operators, cab drivers, video...
Agreed upon, in writing, and temporary
Dear Dave, My husband and I have our [post_excerpt],000 beginner emergency fund in the bank, and we’re about to start paying off debt. Currently, I’m a stay-at-home mom taking care of our new baby. My husband brings home about ,000 a month, and...
Agreed upon, in writing, and temporary
Dear Dave, My husband and I have our [post_excerpt],000 beginner emergency fund in the bank, and we’re about to start paying off debt. Currently, I’m a stay-at-home mom taking care of our new baby. My husband brings home about ,000 a month, and...
Agreed upon, in writing, and temporary
Dear Dave, My husband and I have our [post_excerpt],000 beginner emergency fund in the bank, and we’re about to start paying off debt. Currently, I’m a stay-at-home mom taking care of our new baby. My husband brings home about ,000 a month, and...
East Central ISD calls for voter approval tax-rate election on November ballot
Prop A Nov. 3 East Central ISD’s Proposition A — “Prop A” — will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot with statewide races, including governor and U.S. Senate, with the school district measure appearing near the end of the ballot. To vote Nov. 3, voters...
East Central ISD calls for voter approval tax-rate election on November ballot
Prop A Nov. 3 East Central ISD’s Proposition A — “Prop A” — will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot with statewide races, including governor and U.S. Senate, with the school district measure appearing near the end of the ballot. To vote Nov. 3, voters...
East Central ISD calls for voter approval tax-rate election on November ballot
Prop A Nov. 3 East Central ISD’s Proposition A — “Prop A” — will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot with statewide races, including governor and U.S. Senate, with the school district measure appearing near the end of the ballot. To vote Nov. 3, voters...
Learn about proposed construction of high-power transmission lines
CPS Energy and AEP Texas will host three “open house” meetings next week in Alice, George West, and Floresville for community members to learn more about construction of 150 miles of new 765 kV transmission line proposed through parts of Atasco...
Learn about proposed construction of high-power transmission lines
CPS Energy and AEP Texas will host three “open house” meetings next week in Alice, George West, and Floresville for community members to learn more about construction of 150 miles of new 765 kV transmission line proposed through parts of Atasco...
How much will your tax bill be? Weigh in at these hearings
Area residents can have their say about proposed budgets and tax rates at upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend tax re...
How much will your tax bill be? Weigh in at these hearings
Area residents can have their say about proposed budgets and tax rates at upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend tax re...
How much will your tax bill be? Weigh in at these hearings
Area residents can have their say about proposed budgets and tax rates at upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend tax re...
Fundraiser supports Paisley Korzekwa's family
Community and family members have launched a fundraiser to benefit the family of tiny Paisley Korzekwa, who lost her courageous battle with hypoplastic left heart syndrome Aug. 4. Paisley, born in March 2025, spent her short life in pediatric i...
Fundraiser supports Paisley Korzekwa's family
Community and family members have launched a fundraiser to benefit the family of tiny Paisley Korzekwa, who lost her courageous battle with hypoplastic left heart syndrome Aug. 4. Paisley, born in March 2025, spent her short life in pediatric i...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Kelli M. Hicks, 34, of Elmendorf was charged with burglary of a building, after an alleged offense in September 2022. After waivin...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Kelli M. Hicks, 34, of Elmendorf was charged with burglary of a building, after an alleged offense in September 2022. After waivin...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Kelli M. Hicks, 34, of Elmendorf was charged with burglary of a building, after an alleged offense in September 2022. After waivin...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department ...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department ...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department ...
Canceled: Disaster training for public officials is set for Aug. 25
(Updated 8/24/26) This event has been canceled. Disaster training for public officials is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center, 802 10th St. in Floresville. The T-PUB200: Executive...
Disaster training for public officials is set for Aug. 25
Disaster training for public officials is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center, 802 10th St. in Floresville. The T-PUB200: Executive Guide for Public Officials Workshop is designed...
Learn how to respond to active shooters Sept. 2
A Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training class will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center. The CRASE class introduces strategies to help civilians survive active sh...
Learn how to respond to active shooters Sept. 2
A Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training class will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center. The CRASE class introduces strategies to help civilians survive active sh...
Learn 'Stop the Bleed' Aug. 26 in Floresville
The Wilson County Emergency Management Office invites community members to participate in a Stop the Bleed course, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Stop the Bleed is a hands-on training program designed to empower bystanders to act as immed...
Learn 'Stop the Bleed' Aug. 26 in Floresville
The Wilson County Emergency Management Office invites community members to participate in a Stop the Bleed course, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Stop the Bleed is a hands-on training program designed to empower bystanders to act as immed...
DPS confirms name of teen in fatal Aug. 2 crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol has confirmed the name of the teen killed in an Aug. 2 crash in La Vernia. Ava Wetzel, 16, was the driver and sole occupant of a 2015 Lexus RX350 traveling northbound on U.S. 87 that, f...
DPS confirms name of teen in fatal Aug. 2 crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol has confirmed the name of the teen killed in an Aug. 2 crash in La Vernia. Ava Wetzel, 16, was the driver and sole occupant of a 2015 Lexus RX350 traveling northbound on U.S. 87 that, f...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council, Aug. 12 Floresville EDC, Aug. 10, La Vernia MDD, Aug. 13 La Vernia City Council, Aug. 13 Wilson County Emergency Services Di...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council, Aug. 12 Floresville EDC, Aug. 10, La Vernia MDD, Aug. 13 La Vernia City Council, Aug. 13 Wilson County Emergency Services Di...
Frank Tejeda Veterans Home earns silver quality award
The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville is among nine Touchstone Communities to receive recognition by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) with its 2026 National Quality ...
Frank Tejeda Veterans Home earns silver quality award
The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville is among nine Touchstone Communities to receive recognition by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) with its 2026 National Quality ...
Texas schools see little change in TEA grading
Texas public school campuses and districts received their state report cards late last week from the Texas Education Agency, with most showing little change from the previous school year, The Texas Tribune reported. Of the more than 9,000 campu...
Bluebonnet Book Shop to host author
The Bluebonnet Book Shop in Floresville will host a book signing event on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. Bryant Benitez, author of The Demon and the Dog and The A.I. and the Alien, will be signing copies of his books from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The e...
FISD Education Foundation fundraiser is Sept. 26
Join the Floresville ISD Education Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the Saddle Up Soiree fundraiser in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville. Funds raised will be used to promote quality education by supporting enhance...
Floresville council fills boards, weighs TML attendance
[Video below] Despite contention over who and how to appoint, the Floresville City Council managed to fill vacancies on some city boards and committees Aug. 12. City Parks and Recreation Director Reena Gonzalez advised two vacancies remained on...
Rocky road: Floresville holds contentious meeting
[Video below] “Just recall them. Recall them all!” Community members exiting the Aug. 12 Floresville City Council meeting expressed their discontent with the city’s leaders, after a contentious meeting that descended at times almost into argume...
Donkey dies after big cat attack
Mountain lion. Cougar. Panther. Catamount. The big cat goes by various names. Whichever you know it by, one has been deemed responsible for serious injuries to a donkey near Cibolo Creek in eastern Wilson County recently. Nickol Sullivan, who o...
Flames destroy home in Creekwood
Five fire departments responded to a fast-moving blaze Aug. 15, but were unable to save a family home in the Creekwood subdivision north of Floresville. Fortunately for residents Elizabeth and Jack Campbell, they were at the home of their daugh...
Is WCN in your classroom?
The Wilson County News’ Newspapers in Education program will start distributing hundreds of newspapers to classrooms Aug. 19, and each week during the school year to area school districts and private schools. The program is funded by business s...
Explore 4-H at Wilson County 4-H Kickoff Aug. 30
Head over to the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 2-4 p.m. to learn all about 4-H and the opportunities the program offers to youth — from learning about animals to exploring food and nutrition, bu...
Lady Mustangs earn third in tournament
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs continued the opening stretch of the 2026 volleyball season with a solid showing at the McMullen County volleyball tournament, battling through a competitive field and finishing third in the Silver Bracket. The mu...
Mustangs show promise in first scrimmage
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs got their first chance to face another opponent on Friday, Aug. 14, traveling to Victoria for their opening scrimmage against Victoria St. Joseph. The Mustangs came away encouraged by what they saw as weeks of summer p...
Stockdale Junior Olympians
Avery Urrabazo (left) and Mazy Dougherty, both Stockdale Junior High School students, are Junior Olympic All-Americans. In Des Moines, Iowa Mazy placed 3rd in the 400 and 6th in the 800. Avery placed 7th in the 1500 and 5th in the 3000. Their 4...
Multiple agencies battle grass fire west of Floresville
Update 8/18/26: As of 12:10 pm the fire is mostly out. Crews remain on scene for mop up. Multiple agencies are battling a fast-moving grass and brush fire west of Floresville. The fire, initially reported shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 31...
Is WCN in your classroom?
The Wilson County News’ Newspapers in Education program will start distributing hundreds of newspapers to classrooms Aug. 19, and each week during the school year to area school districts and private schools. The program is funded by business s...
Meet Savannah!
At just 11 months old, this beautiful black Terrier mix is full of life, love, and excitement for whatever adventure comes next. She’s already spayed and more than ready to find the forever family she’s been dreaming of. Here’s why you’ll fall ...
Women invited to participate in family structures survey
LULING — Women are invited to participate in the Family Structure Does Matter initiative’s sociological survey to harness women’s informative experiences and utilize them to determine root causes of human suffering within families and society. ...
Comal Country Music Show Aug. 18
Dance to your favorite tunes at the Comal County Country Music Show on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 7:30-10 p.m. in the Columbus Club Hall located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The show will feature guest performers Gab...
Reserve your spot now to camp in Helton Park
Enjoy free camping for the weekend Friday- Sunday, Sept. 11-13, at Helton Nature Park, 15662 F.M. 775 north of Floresville. All campsite fees are waived for the weekend. Registration is required. To reserve a free campsite, visit www.sariveraut...
American Legion benefit plate sale Aug. 15
The community is invited to American Legion Post 539 in St. Hedwig for a fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 14410 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Pulled pork plates with potato salad/chips will be available for per plate. Pro...
FACEBOOK LIVE WINNER
Wilson County News’ WCN Live fans receive prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing...
CONTEST WINNER
SHARE YOUR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS in the Wilson County News! Access submission forms online at wilsoncountynews.com (click on “Submission Forms”). Your announcement is free with a fee for the photo. For more information, call 830...
Getting .Blessed Again' with donations
Volunteers (l-r) Josh Scribner, JJ Birdwell, Becky Scribner, and Brooke Locker take a brief break July 27 while sorting and hanging donated clothing at Blessed Again Thrift Ministry at Christ Methodist Church in Stockdale, as the ministry hoste...
Coffee, Cars - Veterans raise their hoods, raise funds for Children's Miracle Network
Members of the Coffee, Cars & Veterans group gather July 30 at the Dairy Queen in Floresville to share their classic vehicles and enjoy Blizzard frozen treats, during Dairy Queen’s nationwide fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Look who's enjoying H-E-B Kids' Day!
Some members of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association’s 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” court-elect take time Aug. 1 to enjoy Kids’ Day at the Floresville H-E-B. The Texas grocery chain is one of the association’s largest sponsors...
Fairview's indomitable 'Miss Jewel'
Miss Jewel Westerman was born in the Fairview community in western Wilson County in October 1896. She graduated from Baylor University. She was a schoolteacher, a librarian, a historian, a Christian. She had a master’s degree at a time when it ...
Floresville sixth grader Hailey Grace signs with LA talent agency
“I kind of see music like a puzzle; you have to find the right chords,” said 11-year-old Hailey Grace Ochoa, an upcoming sixth grader at Floresville Middle School. Hailey is the granddaughter of Raymond R. Narro Jr., a Tejano Roots Hall of Fame...
Help me bring Aldi grocery store to Floresville
Editor: I recently opened a petition to bring Aldi to Floresville to get our town more options for cost-friendly grocery shopping. Throughout the years, I have depended on Aldi to help as I don’t make a whole lot of money and they make it easil...
Climate leadership vs. public policy
Editor: Congress continues to spend billions subsidizing industrial meat and dairy production even as these industries contribute significantly to climate change, water pollution, and other environmental problems (Euronews, Feb. 23, 2026). Inst...
Thank you, Poth VFD!
Editor: Re: “Serving for a century: Poth Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 100 years,” Aug. 5 Congratulations and a huge thank you to our Poth Volunteer Fire Department on celebrating 100 years of service. Poth is blessed to have such a dedi...
Beware the 'bad bots' -- a WCN editorial
Newspapers’ webpages are being overrun with bots. Content written by and for real people is grabbed by millions of automated crawlers that continually comb the internet. These automated crawlers often are from foreign countries — China being on...
The persecution of a public servant
Anthony Fauci is an American hero. He spent his entire life in public service. He took on impossible challenges — and impossible people. He saved millions of lives around the world. And what does he get for it? A comfortable, well-earned retire...
Five lessons learned from the Fauci fiasco
COVID-19 was a traumatic experience for our families, small businesses, schools and country. Understandably, people don’t like thinking or talking about it. But we must. We now know, thanks to Sen. Rand Paul’s doggedness and Anthony Fauci’s sup...
Rep. Hinojosa to keynote at Democratic rally in Floresville
FLORESVILLE — The Wilson County Democratic Party has announced that State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, will be the keynote speaker at their “We The People…Rural Rally” on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 7-9 p.m. at th...
Wilson County Republican Women's Club receives 25-year recognition
Wilson County Republican Women’s Club President Anna Willis (center) receives a recognition July 11 commemorating the club’s 25 years as a member organization of both the National Federation of Republican Women and the Texas Federation of Repub...
Building freedom, one ramp at a time
During the heat of a Texas summer, many families opt to spend time cooling off — splashing in a pool, tubing a river, wading the waters on a Texas beach. But Nikki Hardwick, clinical operations manager and community paramedic with Wilson County...
Noah's family: How to survive peer pressure
At the climax of a graduating commencement ceremony in a certain Bible Institute in India, the entire graduation class rises to commit themselves to the Lord’s work with these words: “Today, I stand as a dead man. I declare that in Jesus Crist,...
Land Legacy Award recommendation
Wilson County Historical Commission Chairman Anthony Delgado (left) displays the Land Legacy Award with County Judge Hank Whitman Aug. 10, after county commissioners approved the historical commission’s recommendation that the award to go to Ru...
Historical Commission earns distinguished service honor
Wilson County Historical Commission members (top row, l-r) Anthony Delgado, Jed Elrod, Steve Raabe, Tambria Read, Elaine Stephens, Sandy Migl, and Nicki Stohr join Wilson County Commissioners Aug. 10, after County Judge Hank Whitman presented t...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Zane A. Sanchez, 25, of Floresville was charged with assault of a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation for...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department ...
Abbott names appointees to Business Court Divisions
Gov. Greg Abbott recently selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans; appointments include: •Third Business Court Division — Reappointed Melissa Andrews and Patrick K. Sweeten to the Third Texas Business Court Division ...
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.6 billion in July
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today said state sales tax revenue totaled .6 billion in July, 10.1 percent more than in July 2025. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July. Calenda...
Deadline Aug. 17 to sign up to run for Floresville, East Central school boards
Do you have an interest in what students learn in your school district, or how the district is run? Now’s your chance to serve! The East Central and Floresville independent school districts (ISD) will hold elections for school board trustees in...
Healing problems ... together
Dear Dave, I’ve spent most of my marriage not being involved in our family finances. To be honest, I’ve not been a very good husband. After being introduced to your show and your books by a friend, I realized how irresponsible I’ve been. When I...
Local entities plan hearings on budgets, tax rates
Area residents can have their say about proposed budgets and tax rates at upcoming public hearings. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend tax re...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners, Aug. 10 Falls City Independent School District Meeting: Working meeting, July 27, 6:30-8:26 p.m. Discussion, no action: •Heard and disc...
SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes County plant official
What CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American-Statesman reported. In a joint announcement last week, Space X and Tesla unveiled a...
Winning lottery ticket -- is it yours?
Check your pockets and your glove compartment! A jackpot-winning Texas Two Step® ticket worth 0,000 for the drawing held on March 9 will soon expire. The ticket, matching all four of the white ball numbers drawn (1-2-21-23) and the red Bonus Ba...
Paint the horse?
What about it — shall we refresh the paint on our historic building by painting the horse on the Wilson County News building? The faded image was repainted when we restored the building in 2001. The image includes lettering indicating that this...
Data centers pop up in comments on county EDC
[Video below] Data center expansion skeptics took an opportunity to voice their opinions at an Aug. 10 meeting of Wilson County commissioners. They spoke out during a comment period preceding anticipated action by commissioners on a contract wi...
Peanut goes 'walkabout': $1,000 reward
He’s 5 feet tall, likes to snack on puffy Cheetos and Triscuit crackers, and loves to take a dip in a pool. And he’s been missing since Aug. 1. “Peanut,” a 7-year-old red kangaroo, went “walkabout” from his home in the Whispering Oaks subdivisi...
Completed mural celebrates Floresville
The Floresville Peanut flanks Floresville Beautiful founder and Wilson County Beautification Association Project Chairman Noella Cantu (right) as they join muralist Rosalba “Rosy” McCain of Canvas Kids Art Studio (with certificate) and the othe...
Poth ISD free, reduced-price meal applications
The Poth Independent School District (ISD) invites applications from eligible households for free and reduced-priced meals for district students. Starting Aug. 12, the district will distribute letters to households of the children in the distri...
Families can apply for Stockdale ISD free, reduced-price student meals
The Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) invites applications from eligible households for free and reduced-priced meals for district students. The district began on July 27 to distribute letters to households of the children in the dist...
Lady Mustangs launch new tradition
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs ushered in the 2026 volleyball season by creating a new tradition, hosting the program’s first-ever Midnight Madness practice to celebrate the official start of UIL volleyball workouts. Held as a closed practice i...
Brody Reed achieves third place in Junior Olympics
Poth’s Brody Reed earned third place in boys shot put 13-year-old division at the Track and Field Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa Aug. 5. Coming into the meet, he was ranked #9, so he knew that he needed to perform his best to make the fina...
Lynn siblings bring home SPJST state titles
Two Wilson County siblings returned home with state championships after representing their community at the 2026 SPJST State Youth Showcase in Temple. Tillie and Colt Lynn proudly represented SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville and Wilson County. They...
Mustangs hit the field as season gets underway
Football is officially back in Nixon as the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs began preparations for the 2026 season with an energetic and competitive first week of practice. After months of offseason work, summer strength and conditioning, and preparation...
Help find missing kangaroo Peanut
Help is invited from members of the public to help find a missing kangaroo and return him to his Wilson County home. Peanut, a 5-year-old male kangaroo, went missing Aug. 1 from his home on Arbor View in the Whispering Oaks subdivision north of...
Meet Kovu!
Hey there — I’m Kovu, a handsome 1-year-old brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality! I’m already neutered and ready to start my next adventure — I just need a family to share it with! I have plenty of energy...
Meet Kovu!
Hey there — I’m Kovu, a handsome 1-year-old brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality! I’m already neutered and ready to start my next adventure — I just need a family to share it with! I have plenty of energy...
St. John Lutheran fundraiser, blood drive Aug. 9
St. John Lutheran Church in Poth will have a drivethrough only barbecued brisket and sausage plate sale on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A donation of is asked for each plate. The fundraiser also will include a bake sale and pr...
St. John Lutheran fundraiser, blood drive Aug. 9
St. John Lutheran Church in Poth will have a drivethrough only barbecued brisket and sausage plate sale on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A donation of is asked for each plate. The fundraiser also will include a bake sale and pr...
Tour Jailhouse Museum for free
Admission to the Wilson County Jailhouse Museum is currently free of charge. Located at 1140 C St. in Floresville, the museum is open to visitors on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building, built in 188...
Tour Jailhouse Museum for free
Admission to the Wilson County Jailhouse Museum is currently free of charge. Located at 1140 C St. in Floresville, the museum is open to visitors on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building, built in 188...
Museum to host WASP celebration
The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg invites the public to celebrate the birthday of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) with an afternoon of activities, games and refreshments on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-4 p.m., in the...
Skrobarczyk reunion is Aug. 8
The Skrobarczyk family will hold its family reunion Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Panna Maria Hall. A potluck lunch will begin at noon, followed by a family meeting at 1:15 p.m. Guests can also enjoy live music and a silent au...
Motorcyclist group to meet Aug. 11
The Great Commission Chapter 427 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Jack’s Cafe in Floresville. The event will begin with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. The regular monthly meeting begins at 7 p.m. The meet...
Happy 100th birthday, Eva Martinez!
Family and friends gathered July 18 for a special celebration — marking a century of life for Eva Martinez of Pandora! Since she was born July 17, 1926, family members gave the party a “Roaring Twenties” theme, with many attending in styles fro...
Pleasanton Young Farmers Rodeo, Dance Aug. 14-15
The Pleasanton Young Farmers 60th annual Rodeo & Dance will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15. Head over to the Atascosa County Showbarn in Pleasanton to enjoy “one of the richest open rodeos in Texas” starting at 7:30 p.m. both ni...
'Big Mac Sauce' -- great for burgers, chicken, veggies
Have you ever had a meal out somewhere, and enjoyed a sauce so much, you wished you had the recipe so you could make it at home and put it on just about anything? Folks who enjoy a Big Mac from McD’s will probably appreciate this “at home” vers...
Too hot to handle: Protecting your pet from heat stress
Warm weather often means more time outside with your pets, but higher temperatures also increase the risk of heat stress, which occurs when an animal’s body cannot properly cool itself, causing its core temperature to rise. “The problem with he...
Crafters sell treasures at Falls City Market Day
Alice and Don Stevens of Floresville are ready to greet customers July 18 at Falls City Market Day. Alice creates angels and crosses with rocks and shells and was a first-time vendor at the event held in the Falls City Community Hall. The commu...
Texas should stop subsidizing grid drain, reward grid relief
Editor: We’re giving billions in sales tax breaks to an industry draining our electric grid and water, while taxing the homeowners and businesses actually helping solve the problem. Since 2013, Texas has given qualifying data centers a sales ta...
Texas should stop subsidizing grid drain, reward grid relief
Editor: We’re giving billions in sales tax breaks to an industry draining our electric grid and water, while taxing the homeowners and businesses actually helping solve the problem. Since 2013, Texas has given qualifying data centers a sales ta...
Dr. Fauci's good lawyers
111 times. That’s how many times Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid falling into the perjury trap Sen. Rand Paul was setting for him. Dr. Fauci was not brought in to testify because they needed to know more about what he had...
Dr. Fauci's good lawyers
111 times. That’s how many times Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid falling into the perjury trap Sen. Rand Paul was setting for him. Dr. Fauci was not brought in to testify because they needed to know more about what he had...
Anthony Fauci: Dr. Wrong
Poor Anthony Fauci — the man who became an overnight celebrity when deadly COVID-19 hit these shores. As time has gone on, and the catastrophic consequences of Fauci’s advice have become more apparent, Fauci’s hero status has faded. And now wit...
Anthony Fauci: Dr. Wrong
Poor Anthony Fauci — the man who became an overnight celebrity when deadly COVID-19 hit these shores. As time has gone on, and the catastrophic consequences of Fauci’s advice have become more apparent, Fauci’s hero status has faded. And now wit...
Wilson Area Children's Foundation helps area families
The Wilson Area Children’s Foundation (WACF) is helping 250 local children begin the 2026-27 school year with properly fitting clothing, shoes, undergarments, and — most importantly — the dignity and confidence every child deserves. The foundat...
Wilson Area Children's Foundation helps area families
The Wilson Area Children’s Foundation (WACF) is helping 250 local children begin the 2026-27 school year with properly fitting clothing, shoes, undergarments, and — most importantly — the dignity and confidence every child deserves. The foundat...
Stockdale alumnus Ashley Scribner joins Karnes County Extension team
Statistics reveal that 4-H’ers are three times more likely to feel competent; two times more likely to make healthier choices; and four times more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities. Ashley Scribner of Stockdale is doin...
Stockdale alumnus Ashley Scribner joins Karnes County Extension team
Statistics reveal that 4-H’ers are three times more likely to feel competent; two times more likely to make healthier choices; and four times more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities. Ashley Scribner of Stockdale is doin...
Don't let an opportunity of a lifetime pass you by
One night, a teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents, and they were appalled by his appearance: leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos, and a pierced nose. Later, the parents pulled their daughter aside and confessed ...
Don't let an opportunity of a lifetime pass you by
One night, a teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents, and they were appalled by his appearance: leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos, and a pierced nose. Later, the parents pulled their daughter aside and confessed ...
Enjoy 2026 'Texas Great Reads' by John Erickson
The Texas Center for the Book has announced its Texas Great Read titles for 2026. Hank the Cowdog #83: The Case of the Poison Toad by John R. Erickson is the 2026 Texas Great Read Youth Selection. Small Town Author, also by Erickson, is the 202...
Enjoy 2026 'Texas Great Reads' by John Erickson
The Texas Center for the Book has announced its Texas Great Read titles for 2026. Hank the Cowdog #83: The Case of the Poison Toad by John R. Erickson is the 2026 Texas Great Read Youth Selection. Small Town Author, also by Erickson, is the 202...
Pampered Pooch is Business of the Month
Pampered Pooch Pet Resort is honored Aug. 1 as the Business of the Month by Floresville Chamber of Commerce members. Owner Karen Mostello and her husband (center) have been in operation since 2007 in five locations, offering a myriad of service...
Pampered Pooch is Business of the Month
Pampered Pooch Pet Resort is honored Aug. 1 as the Business of the Month by Floresville Chamber of Commerce members. Owner Karen Mostello and her husband (center) have been in operation since 2007 in five locations, offering a myriad of service...
For the people and things you leave behind
Dear Dave, I don’t have any kids, and I’m not married. I’m 35 and have a good job, plus I’ve got ,000 in an emergency fund, ,000 in a separate savings account and almost 0,000 in a retirement account. Should I have life insurance, too? Angus De...
For the people and things you leave behind
Dear Dave, I don’t have any kids, and I’m not married. I’m 35 and have a good job, plus I’ve got ,000 in an emergency fund, ,000 in a separate savings account and almost 0,000 in a retirement account. Should I have life insurance, too? Angus De...
Surprise storm topples shed
A view of the remains of Ann Clements Rhew’s garden shed greeted her when she looked out her back door Aug. 1 after an unexpected thunderstorm struck. Rhew’s home and nearby structures in the 700 block of C.R. 403 near Floresville were unscathe...
Surprise storm topples shed
A view of the remains of Ann Clements Rhew’s garden shed greeted her when she looked out her back door Aug. 1 after an unexpected thunderstorm struck. Rhew’s home and nearby structures in the 700 block of C.R. 403 near Floresville were unscathe...
Friends of Flint Sporting Clay Shoot is Aug. 21-22
Register now to participate Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, in the Friends of Flint Sporting Clay Shoot at the Malek Buck Horn Creek Ranch in McCoy. The days begin with a safety meeting at 8 a.m., with shooting starting after. Highest Over All...
Friends of Flint Sporting Clay Shoot is Aug. 21-22
Register now to participate Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, in the Friends of Flint Sporting Clay Shoot at the Malek Buck Horn Creek Ranch in McCoy. The days begin with a safety meeting at 8 a.m., with shooting starting after. Highest Over All...
Poth VFD celebrates 100 years
Poth Volunteer Fire Department member Dillon Zaiontz (l-r) and his wife, Lexi, holding little Lainie, 15 months, keep a watchful eye on Eli Zidek as he explores a fire truck Aug. 1, at the Poth VFD centennial celebration. The Poth VFD offered f...
Poth VFD celebrates 100 years
Poth Volunteer Fire Department member Dillon Zaiontz (l-r) and his wife, Lexi, holding little Lainie, 15 months, keep a watchful eye on Eli Zidek as he explores a fire truck Aug. 1, at the Poth VFD centennial celebration. The Poth VFD offered f...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Jesus R. Hernandez, 52, and Priscilla A. Hernandez, 50, both of Floresville, were charged with attack by dog resulting in serious ...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
Former Stockdale teacher convicted of improper relationship with student
Peter A. Leach was sentenced July 30 to 13 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility. The 81st District Court sentenced Leach, a former Stockdale Independent School District teacher, to 13 years in prison on charges of improper r...
Former Stockdale teacher convicted of improper relationship with student
Peter A. Leach was sentenced July 30 to 13 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility. The 81st District Court sentenced Leach, a former Stockdale Independent School District teacher, to 13 years in prison on charges of improper r...
U.S. Marshals arrest Wilson County hit-and-run suspect
A woman wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office related to a hit-and-run incident July 11 near La Vernia has been located and arrested. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Stacy Lynette Gunter, 52, of La Vernia after locating her July 29 in...
U.S. Marshals arrest Wilson County hit-and-run suspect
A woman wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office related to a hit-and-run incident July 11 near La Vernia has been located and arrested. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Stacy Lynette Gunter, 52, of La Vernia after locating her July 29 in...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council Meeting: Special called meeting, July 27, 6-6:30 p.m. Actions: •Approved a task order with Hallf Associates for professional ...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council Meeting: Special called meeting, July 27, 6-6:30 p.m. Actions: •Approved a task order with Hallf Associates for professional ...
Poth ISD to propose VATRE on Nov. 3 ballot
The Poth Independent School District (ISD) will propose a voter approval tax rate election — “VATRE” — on the Nov. 3 ballots. A VATRE is used to adjust a school district’s tax rate, changing the maintenance and operations (M&O) portion of a...
Poth ISD to propose VATRE on Nov. 3 ballot
The Poth Independent School District (ISD) will propose a voter approval tax rate election — “VATRE” — on the Nov. 3 ballots. A VATRE is used to adjust a school district’s tax rate, changing the maintenance and operations (M&O) portion of a...
New library hours begin Aug. 10
Hours for the Wilson County Public Libraries will be changing on Monday, Aug. 10. New hours will be: •Sam Fore Jr. Public Library, 1103 Fourth St. in Floresville — Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Satu...
New library hours begin Aug. 10
Hours for the Wilson County Public Libraries will be changing on Monday, Aug. 10. New hours will be: •Sam Fore Jr. Public Library, 1103 Fourth St. in Floresville — Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Satu...
Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state
Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for each of the state’s eight public health regio...
Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state
Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for each of the state’s eight public health regio...
Floresville Lions Club to meet Aug. 13
Join the Floresville Lions Club for its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13. The Lions meet on the second Thursday of each month at noon, at Jack’s Café, 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. When it comes to meeting challenges, the Lio...
Floresville Lions Club to meet Aug. 13
Join the Floresville Lions Club for its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13. The Lions meet on the second Thursday of each month at noon, at Jack’s Café, 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. When it comes to meeting challenges, the Lio...
Floresville gas leak prompts full emergency response
The city of Floresville got a test of its emergency response procedures with a recent gas leak. Floresville police officers responded to reports of the smell of gas in the 1100 block of Plum Street north of downtown July 28; detecting a strong ...
Floresville gas leak prompts full emergency response
The city of Floresville got a test of its emergency response procedures with a recent gas leak. Floresville police officers responded to reports of the smell of gas in the 1100 block of Plum Street north of downtown July 28; detecting a strong ...
Floresville Peanut Festival Court-elect visits La Vernia
Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association’s 2026 Court-elect visit the La Vernia City Council July 9, inviting everyone in La Vernia to attend this year’s festival, set for Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. Welcoming the visito...
Floresville Peanut Festival Court-elect visits La Vernia
Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association’s 2026 Court-elect visit the La Vernia City Council July 9, inviting everyone in La Vernia to attend this year’s festival, set for Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. Welcoming the visito...
WCN joins excitement in downtown Floresville
Tyler Traube of Lone Star Awning takes measurements as he meets with Kyle Scheel July 21 to select new awnings and begin painting the entrance of the Wilson County News office on C Street in Floresville. “The Wilson County News is excited to be...
WCN joins excitement in downtown Floresville
Tyler Traube of Lone Star Awning takes measurements as he meets with Kyle Scheel July 21 to select new awnings and begin painting the entrance of the Wilson County News office on C Street in Floresville. “The Wilson County News is excited to be...
Hay baler catches fire
Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5 firefighters ensure the flames are extinguished on a hay baler July 28 near the intersection of C.R. 330 and U.S. 181 in Floresville. ESD 5 Chief Adam Strzelczyk shared that the driver of the tr...
La Vernia student dies in Sunday crash
As students made their way to La Vernia Independent School District (ISD) campuses for the first day of the new school year Monday, tributes were mounting at the southern edge of the city on U.S. 87, where a La Vernia High School student lost h...
Welliver earns honors at MSU
Rilee Welliver of Falls City was named to the Mississippi State University (MSU) spring 2026 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 se...
East Central ISD offers free student meals
All students in the East Central Independent School District (ISD) have access to free meals. All East Central ISD campuses are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision program for the 2026-27 school year. This means that all East C...
Falls City ISD plans Meet the Teacher
Falls City Independent School District (ISD) students and parents are invited to Meet the Teacher on Monday, Aug. 10. The schedule for elementary students is: •Pre-K and new students – 6 p.m., auditorium •Returning students K-2nd grade – 6 p.m....
Teen dies in early morning crash in La Vernia
A single-vehicle crash in La Vernia has resulted in the death of a La Vernia teenager. According to the La Vernia Police Department, a 2015 Lexus RX3 was traveling northbound on U.S. 87 around 3:50 a.m. Sunday morning, Aug. 2. For...
Former Stockdale teacher convicted of crimes involving student
Peter A. Leach was sentenced July 30 to 13 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility. The 81st District Court sentenced Leach, a former Stockdale Independent School District teacher, to 13 years in prison on charges of improper r...
U.S. Marshals locate, arrest woman wanted by Wilson County
Stacy Lynette Gunter, wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a hit-and-run incident on July 11 near La Vernia, has been taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service in Bexar County. The sheriff’s office had invited h...
Mid-year is perfect time for a quick tax check
It’s halfway through the year, which is a great time for taxpayers to do a quick check to make sure they’re on a smooth track to next filing season. Here are some tips: Keep good tax records. Taxpayers should keep all important tax records in o...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! JOIN OUR TEAM!
Wilson County Adoption & Rescue Services is looking for dedicated volunteers who want to get involved and help make a difference! We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in several areas: •Fundraising & Events •Scholarships &a...
Watercolor and ceramic classes in Seguin
The Seguin Art League welcomes members of the community to attend “The Little Fisherman” ceramics class with clay artist Roger Betschler at the gallery on Saturdays, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Students will create a ceramic fish i...
Tour Jailhouse Museum, second and fourth Saturdays
The Wilson County Jailhouse Museum is open to visitors on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 19th century building, located at 1140 C St. in Floresville, served as the county sheriff’s family residence as w...
Tickets on sale for Blessed Sacrament Church benefit
Tickets are on sale for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Benefit on Saturday, Aug. 8, featuring dinner, dance, a prize drawing, and auction. The event is set for 3:15 p.m. to midnight at Kosciusko Hall. Tickets are 0 per couple and include ent...
Kosciusko Community Picnic is Aug. 2
Enjoy a day of fun at the annual Kosciusko Community Picnic, Sunday, Aug. 2, on the grounds of the Kosciusko Community Hall, located at 7975 F.M. 541. Grounds open at 10 a.m. Barbecue plates with beef, Polish sausage, and all the trimmings will...
Play bingo in St. Hedwig Aug. 2
Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, Aug. 2, with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 at 14290 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Doors of the Legion Hall open at 2 p.m., prior to the start of bingo at 3 p.m. Four sessions of eight games ...
Wyatt Aleman to headline Aug. 6 Floresville Opry
Come listen and dance to live classic country music by Wyatt Aleman and the Floresville Opry House Band at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6-9:15 p.m., in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests c...
Enjoy historic crafts at Casa Navarro
Casa Navarro State Historic Site in San Antonio is offering families a morning of fun from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday through August. Each week features a different hands-on activity, craft, or demonstration designed to help visitors explo...
Happy birthday, Helen Campos!
Helen Campos of La Vernia celebrates her 90th birthday July 18 with a surprise lunch at Cam’s Event Center/Rabel’s Roadhaus BBQ in La Vernia, joined by more than 50 family members and friends. Pictured with Helen are her daughters (back, l-r) L...
A game of '42,' anyone?
AI describes the “42” dominoes game as a “classic trick-taking game played with a standard double-six domino set.” It was invented in 1887 in Garner, Texas, and is often referred to as the “national game of Texas.” Nancy Hons Walpole says she d...
Read All Over winner
Lauren Gaudlitz of Floresville takes the Wilson County News as she visits historic Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George Washington, just outside Washington, D.C. During her visit this past spring, Lauren explored the estate, stood where our...
Vibrant new mural celebrates city of La Vernia
La Vernia now can boast of having one of what many other Texas cities have. As we drive through Texas towns this summer, we notice one thing cities like Austin, Brenham, Lockhart, Kingsville, Crystal City, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Wichita Fall...
Pete Hegseth's war
So far, the number is .5 billion. That’s how much we’ve spent so far on the war against Iran. What have we got to show for it, other than lost American lives? What could we do with that money at home? I’m not even up to those questions yet, bec...
My visit to the data center
Last week I took a daylong field trip touring a giant data center near Dulles International Airport in Loudon County, Virginia. “The cloud” is the hardware that stores trillions of data files, research, love letters, the entirety of the Library...
Considering some well-known roads
As the stranger enters the country store, he spots a sign: “Danger! Beware of Dog!” Down one aisle, he spots a harmless old hound asleep in the middle of the floor. “Is that the dog we’re supposed to be aware of?” he asked the store owner. “Tha...
You're really just trading one expense for another
Dear Dave, My wife and I are on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and we’re paying off our debt as quickly as possible. I’ve even put my motorcycle up for sale for ,000 to help us get out of debt faster. The other day, a guy offered me 0 cash and a fis...
Donations invited for Blue Santa program
It may be midsummer, but the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Floresville Police Department are encouraging area residents and organizations to think of Christmas — specifically, their “Blue Santa” program. Blue Santa helps provide Christmas ...
Jobless numbers rises in SA
Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) reports the June 2026 unemployment rate for the eight-county San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is 4.8 percent; the June unemployment rate increased over the month from the May 2026 rat...
ERCOT changes process for data centers connecting to Texas power grid
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) last month approved changes to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ (ERCOT) process for evaluating requests from data centers and other large power users seeking to connect to the Texas grid. ...
Will Fair Oaks wastewater spill affect Cibolo Creek in Wilson County?
Flooding from the recent severe thunderstorms didn’t only bring concerns about evacuation along Cibolo Creek. As the creek swelled with the heavy rainfall and overflowed its banks July 15 in areas such as Boerne and Schertz, another concern aro...
Free family history workshops offered at Pleasanton church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints invites community members to explore their ancestry at free family history workshops. These are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 636 Oakhaven in Pleasanton. The next workshops are set f...
Aug. 7-9 sales tax holiday cuts back-to-school expense
Texans can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than 0) during the annual back-to-school Tax-Free weekend Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9. Qualifying items can be purchased ...
ESD 3 to honor original Stockdale EMS members with commemorative plaque
Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) will honor 13 individuals who helped establish ESD 3’s predecessor, the Stockdale Emergency Medical Services (EMS), with a plaque. Stockdale resident Johnny Akin presented several historical i...
Fiber line crew causes gas leak in Stockdale
A crew boring to install fiber optic lines is the reason for a gas leak that prompted the city of Stockdale to completely shut off its natural gas service to the city last week. According to City Manager Stephen Mayfield, contractors for Spectr...
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met July 13 and returned indictments in 19 cases. The following 6 individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment Aug. 13: •Matthew T. Herrera, 23, of Nixon was indicted on a charge of possession of a...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. La Vernia Police Department •J...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Warner D. Vaught, 54, of La Vernia pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) July 15 to a charge of theft of aluminum/bronze/copper mat...
Sexual assault verdict nets Nichols three 15-year sentences
Robert A. Nichols of La Vernia has received a 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting his biological daughter. A Wilson County jury found Nichols guilty on July 22 of three counts of sexual assault and sentenced him to 15 years in prison on ea...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council July 23 Wilson County Commissioners July 27 Floresville Economic Development Corp. Meeting: Special meeting, July 23, 6:09 p....
Nixon launches Central Park recognition program
The City of Nixon has launched the Nixon Central Park Recognition & Donation Program! Nixon Central Park will be home to a beautiful Veterans Wall of Honor, a lasting tribute to those who have served our nation and an important part of the ...
WOW!
What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, Aug. 17, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County Ne...
New challenge to school funding system
The Midland school district is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state leaders in another challenge to the state’s public school finance system, known as “Robin Hood,” according to The Texas Tribune. Three legal challenges over...
Correction
In the July 22 photo, “Local agencies participate in rapid response training,” the individual pictured with Floresville ISD Police Chief Lyle Key is Poth Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Steven Martinez, not Steven Ramirez, as stated in the capt...
Floresville Lions Club to meet Aug. 13
Join the Floresville Lions Club for its monthly meeting on the second Thursday of each month at noon, at Jacks Café in Floresville. The next meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 13. When it comes to meeting challenges, the Lions Club’s response is...
Attend Floresville Community Mural reveal event Aug. 8
The Floresville Community Mural project invites the community to a reveal event on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Annie’s Peanut Patch at the corner of B and Third streets. The Wilson County Beautification Association and Floresville Beau...
Floresville ISD Back-to-School Bash is Aug. 5
Head to Tiger Lane in Floresville on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. for a sweet celebration featuring fun activities for Floresville Independent School District (ISD) students. Games, ice cream, and a high-energy pep rally will get everyone e...
Dandelion Wishes opens north of Floresville
Kelsey Valadez gets some help with the scissors July 18, at the ribbon cutting and grand opening of her boutique, Dandelion Wishes — Threads & Things, at 6810 U.S. 181 N., north of Floresville near the intersection with F.M. 775. The event ...
Floresville Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting for Floresville Early Education Academy
Flanked by members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce, owner Tylane Barnes is ready July 21 to cut the ribbon at the Floresville Early Education Academy. Located at 88 Sandbox Drive north of Floresville, the academy — which officially opene...
Commissioners: No tax deal for Moonstone Solar
[Video below] Wilson County commissioners will not proceed with a tax abatement application submitted by Scout Energy for the Moonstone Solar project. A number of citizens addressed the project at the July 27 commissioners court meeting before ...
Lights out -- Floresville mayor ends meeting
[Video below] A meeting of the Floresville City Council came to an abrupt end July 22, after two councilmen departed the meeting early; shortly after, Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu — without a vote from the remaining councilmen — terminated the me...
Floresville opens new police station
Floresville Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu (center) and Floresville Police Department officers and staff applaud as police Chief Anthony Flores cuts the ribbon — actually a police caution tape — on July 24 to officially open the department’s new st...
Stockdale fans can enjoy Brahma Fan Fest, meet-and-greet
Fans of Stockdale athletics, mark your calendars now for Brahma Fan Fest, set for Thursday, Aug. 6, in the Stockdale ISD Admin Building Block. From 4:30-8:30 p.m., meet members of Stockdale High School cheer, football, volleyball, and cross cou...
Court of Confectionery Creations' visits the zoo
It’s a day at the San Antonio Zoo July 17 for the court-elect of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations.” During the summer months, the court-elect visits area dignitaries, cities, and organizations on their annu...
La Vernia's Adelyn Scull elected to national FCCLA office
Adelyn Scull of La Vernia has been elected to the FCCLA National Executive Council as the National Vice President of Competitive Events for 2026-27. Out of more than 270,000 FCCLA members nationwide, Adelyn has been chosen to serve as a nationa...
Atascosa County: We can't prohibit property development
[Video below] Water supplies, electrical reliability, property rights, and local government authority were the focus of a public forum held in Atascosa County. This reflects growing public concern as companies continue exploring data center sit...
Enjoy 'Senior Games' at St. Ann's
Mature community members looking for a fun way to make friends and spend some time are invited to enjoy the Senior Games at St. Ann Catholic Church in La Vernia. Seniors can enjoy fun, fellowship, and time together on Tuesday, July 28, from 10 ...
Go dancing at Falls City Hall this Saturday
Enjoy a small-town Saturday night of country dancing and party music with the return of The Tailgaters and their new lead singer Jo Blake Young at the Falls City Community Hall this Saturday, July 25, from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be a fo...
Denim - Diamonds Casino Night is set for Aug. 1! Get your tickets
The Consolata Healthcare Foundation invites the community to its 21st Annual Denim & Diamonds Casino Night on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Floresville Event Center. This signature fundraising event promises an evening of great food, casino gami...
Sauce Arturo -- so useful!
Do you remember Sauce Arturo? This versatile canned sauce was a staple for a long time in many family recipes, from pasta to meatloaf and more. The original canned version was discontinued by ConAgra in 2015, but it was brought back into produc...
Huffords celebrate 60 years of marriage
Congratulations to Dennis and Rayleen Hufford of Elmendorf, Texas, who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5, 2026. Dennis and Rayleen were married on Aug. 5, 1966. The couple were blessed with three sons, Jesse, Justin, and J...
We've got spirit! Tiger spirit ribbons prompt memories
Clarence Ehlers of Floresville shares this “Glimpse of the Past.” I happened upon these Floresville High School spirit ribbons and think they probably must have been saved by my wife Joan (Class ’63). I couldn’t remember some of the high school...
2026 4-H Achievement Night -- A glittering evening of shining stars and clovers
As summer vacation time draws to a close, members of Wilson County 4-H Clubs, the County 4-H Council, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents, adult volunteers and club managers, and community 4-H supporters gather for a special event — Wilson ...
Correction
A crash that killed four people, including April Marie Green of Poth, happened on Thursday, June 25, and not Saturday, June 27, as stated in the July 15 Wilson County News article, “‘Fatigue’ named as cause of fatal Karnes County crash,” and “P...
Nominate your favorite educator!
It’s time to nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Quarter. The deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the next round. Whether it’s a teacher who inspired you or a mentor who made a difference, show your appreciation by filling out t...
Scary stuff
Representative Ro Khanna was touring the West Bank in Israel when, he says, a group of armed Israeli settlers detained his group. A terrifying incident, it would seem. A publicity stunt, Khanna’s critics were quick to point out. IDF forces said...
Move over, Wall Street -- here come the Texas Longhorns
The New York Stock Exchange opened its doors over 230 years ago. It has been one of the iconic symbols of America’s economic might for more than two centuries. But for how much longer? Now the challenge for supremacy isn’t coming from London or...
Wilson County Master Gardeners learn about hydroponics
On June 25, the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) celebrated the program’s newest certified Extension Master Gardener, Michael Griesenbeck! There was also a phenomenal horticulture presentation on hydroponics by Ricky of Raging R...
Get everything out in the open
Dear Dave, My parents recently lost their home due to some very bad financial habits. They have always had financial problems, even though my father is smart and makes good money. They found another place to live, but since all this happened, m...
Beekeepers alarmed about TxDOT herbicide use
Fred and Janet McMillan keep bees on their property on F.M. 775 north of Floresville and sell some of the honey they harvest. “It’s become a full-time job,” said Fred, whose real full-time job — as an aviation safety inspector, investigating cr...
Use your saving power to help others find salvation
A [post_excerpt] bill met an old friend, the bill, and said, “Hey, what’s up? I haven’t seen you around here lately.” The bill said, “I’ve been hanging out at the casinos, went on a cruise, saw a couple of baseball games, that kind of thing. ...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Stockdale City Council, July 13 Atascosa Water Meeting, July 7 Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular me...
Stockdale council appoints new EDC members, extends manager's contract
[Video below] The Stockdale City Council has approved several appointments in an effort to rebuild the Stockdale Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) board. The council approved local business owners Kirsten Butterworth and Sandra Wright, councilm...
SA River Authority amps up flood warning system
Communities along the San Antonio River and the Cibolo Creek will have better and faster warning of flood conditions in the near future. The next generation of flood warning systems is in development for Wilson County and the surrounding area. ...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Alaina M. Hernandez, 20, of San Antonio was originally sentenced to four years of deferred adjudication for a charge of fraudulent...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
Public assistance sought in July 11 hit-and-run
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public from individuals who may have information on a July 11 hit-and-run. Sheriff’s office personnel responded at approximately 9:43 a.m. to a vehicle pedestrian accident in the 100 b...
Join in Holy Hour of Prayer July 26
St. Gerard Church Altar Society and Holy Name Society will host a Holy Hour of Prayer on Sunday, July 26, beginning at 3 p.m. in the church at 1523 Iowa St. in San Antonio. The prayer service, conducted in coordination with the San Antonio Arch...
GVEC livestreams membership meeting for first time
GONZALES — GVEC’s 2026 Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, June 25, in Gonzales at the J.B. Wells Expo Hall. In all, 1,247 members participated, 152 in person and 1,095 by proxy. Board President Gary E. Birdwell called the meeting to order a...
China Grove has new city secretary
Dori Brown takes the oath of office as China Grove city secretary on July 15 from Mayor David Johnson. She assumes the duties of Leslie Bettice, who has served as interim city secretary since Jan. 14. Brown brings more than 25 years of public a...
Elmendorf recognizes police chaplain
Elmendorf police Senior Chaplain David Kirk (left) awards Elmendorf police Chaplain Jim Stirnemann with his advancement to the rank of senior chaplain at a July 16 Elmendorf City Council meeting. Stirnemann, who has earned a number of commendat...
Flooding batters Hill Country once again
A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde. More than 270 people w...
'The Town Barbershop' relocates; old building demolished
The Town Barbershop original building — which was once a place where local children and community members gathered for haircuts by the late Octavian “Tave” Estrada — stands no more. After the barbershop relocated to a new location on U.S. 181 n...
Floresville City Council welcomes Peanut Festival Court-elect
Members-elect of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” attend the June 25 Floresville City Council meeting to invite the mayor and council members to the 2026 Peanut Festival and offer gifts of appreciation for...
Warrant for theft reveals cockfighting operation
42 live roosters. Multiple firearms. 15 citations. Approximately 3 ounces of marijuana. Three arrests. It all unfolded July 11, as deputies with sheriff’s offices in Bexar and Wilson counties executed a search warrant on a property in the 1100 ...
'Love your neighbor, take care of your pets'
As a chaplain at Connally Memorial Medical Center, Rev. Birdie Shawker has seen firsthand the impact that a traumatic event can have on a person’s life. Three years after a pack of dogs mauled her outside of her Eagle Creek home, Birdie is spea...
Storms swell Cibolo Creek
[Video below] If your home or property was affected by the recent severe thunderstorms or rising waters caused by the storms, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has a resource available to help. The Wilson County Office of Emerge...
Monica Gonzalez earns Lone Star Degree
Poth FFA is proud to congratulate Monica Gonzalez on earning the Texas FFA Lone Star Degree, the highest degree awarded by the Texas FFA Association. This prestigious honor recognizes Monica’s dedication, leadership, hard work, and commitment t...
Pfeifer, McMullan place fourth in State Agriscience Fair
Congratulations to Poth FFA members Janszen Pfeifer and Kendall McMullan, who earned a Gold Rating and placed fourth in the Texas FFA Agriscience Fair! Their applications were scored and ranked in early June, with gold-rated entries advancing t...
Twin brothers to direct Poth Pirate bands
The Poth Mighty Pirate Band is proud to welcome an outstanding leadership team for the upcoming season! Twin brothers Fabien and Damien Chavez, both 2021 graduates of Lanier High School, achieved remarkable academic success as the valedictorian...
4-H Day Camp set for July 28 in Floresville
Register now for 4-H Day Camp, on Tuesday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wilson County Courthouse Annex Extension Classrooms, 1103 Fourth St. in Floresville. This camp will host incoming second through fifth graders who want to learn...
Peanut Festival Court-elect enjoys Fiesta Noche del Rio
Floresville Peanut Festival Association President Linnci Angle is joined by members of the festival’s 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” and Children’s Court during a night on the San Antonio River June 27, as they attend Fiesta Noche del ...
Wilson County officials: Flood threats along San Antonio River, Cibolo Creek
Update: Per the Wilson County Office of Emergency Management: Residents of Wilson County who feel they may be in danger from flooding are advised to voluntarily evacuate at this time or any time during this flood event. The Wilson County Office...
Sheriff's office seeks help from public on July 11 hit-and-run
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office invites the public’s assistance for information related to a July 11 hit-and-run. Sheriff’s office personnel responded to a vehicle-pedestrian accident at approximately 9:43 a.m. Saturday in...
Meet Mento -- he's ready for adoption
Some dogs come into your life and change it forever. Mento is one of those dogs. At 5 years old, this handsome white Pit Bull Terrier mix has left the puppy chaos behind and grown into the sweetest, most devoted companion you could ask for. He’...
Stockdale FFA Chapter receives Gold Emblem rating
Several members of the Stockdale FFA Chapter earned recognition during the 98th Annual Texas FFA State Convention, held July 6-10 in Fort Worth. Emily Hrubetz was awarded the Sheep Proficiency Award at the State Convention. The Proficiency Awar...
Christmas in July in St. Hedwig
Start your holiday shopping early at the Christmas in July Craft Show & Market on Saturday, July 25, at the Lubianski Feed Store, 13640 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festive celebration will feature handmade baked go...
Hear Comal Country Music show July 21
The Comal Country Music Show will take place on Tuesday, July 21, at the Columbus Club Hall, 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the show, featuring country music performances by Denise Steele and Conrad Gonzales from ...
Enjoy Trail Ride Two-Step in Floresville
Join the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Trail Ride Committee Saturday, July 25, in Floresville for its annual Trail Ride Two-Step fundraiser. Doors of the Floresville Event Center will open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served from 6-7 p.m. The...
Falls City Market Day this Saturday
The Falls City Community Hall will have its next market day this Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes garage sales, crafts, and farmer’s market items and is held inside the air-conditioned hall located on U.S. 181 in Fall...
CONTEST WINNERS
Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or gifts from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN’s “Summer Fun” promotion.
When hatpins were more than hatpins
I remember as a child picking up one of my grandmother’s hats and promptly feeling pain in one of my fingers. “Ouch!” While my grandmother examined my hand for a tiny drop of blood to apply a cotton ball with alcohol, I became fascinated with t...
Wilson County communities celebrate America's 250th
Despite the heat, area community members were happy to gather July 4 to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From parades in the city of La Vernia to entertainment and fireworks at the Flor...
Debt is like a ball and chain
Dear Dave, I’ve never had a credit card in my life. I do have a 0 monthly car payment right now, and it’s my only debt. I owe ,000 on the vehicle. Currently, I have a six-month emergency fund saved, plus ,000 in a regular savings account. I’m i...
Area entities receive sales-tax revenues
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts would be sent [post_excerpt].3 billion in local sales-tax allocations for June, 7.4 percent more than in June 2025. These allo...
Thanks to City of La Vernia
Editor: I would like to thank the City of La Vernia for hosting such an outstanding celebration of our nation’s 250 birthday on July 4th! This was my family’s first time attending this annual event, and we are glad we did. We appreciate all of ...
Diplomacy anyone?
On Wednesday, Mr. Trump had a new word to describe our adversary’s leaders: “scum.” “They are sick people. They’re led by sick people, and they’re vicious, violent people,” he said, adding, “As far as I’m concerned, it’s just a waste of time de...
JD Vance takes on Milton Friedman
JD Vance has served admirably as Donald Trump’s vice president and has been a true asset to the administration. Right now, he’s favored to be the next Republican nominee for president when 2028 rolls around. But there are many other viable cont...
Are you ready for your 'exit exam'?
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Atascosa County addresses growth, concerns
Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude (left) looks on during a public information meeting July 7 in Atascosa County as Fire Marshal Ronald Sanchez responds to an audience question asking if local firefighters are trained to handle BESS (battery ene...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
Crash Sunday on S.H.97 kills one, closes highway
The cause of a Sunday-morning crash on S.H. 97 in Wilson County that killed a Luling man remains under investigation. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Sgt. Orlando De Luna Jr., the crash occurred at approximat...
'Fatigue' named as cause of fatal Karnes County crash
A crash June 25 that killed four people on U.S. 181 in Karnes County was caused by a driver being “fatigued or asleep,” according to the final crash report filed with the Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of Public Safety...
Five flee deputies serving warrants west of Floresville
Five individuals remain at large, following action by sheriff’s office personnel from Bexar and Wilson counties Saturday afternoon. Wilson County Sheriff’s Office personnel were contacted July 11 at approximately 2:40 p.m.by the Bexar County Sh...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners Court July 13 Floresville Council July 8 Atascosa Water Meeting July 7 Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 (North central Wilson...
Fire crews contain 18-wheeler fire north of La Vernia
An 18-wheeler fire on July 1 caused a closure of U.S. 87 East near Loop 1604 near Adkins. According to Bexar County Emergency Services District (ESD) 12 Chief Lawrence Padalecki Jr., four units were dispatched to the scene of the fire at 7:03 p...
County 'Shelter of Last Resort' fate unknown
The county’s vision for a “Shelter of Last Resort” evacuation center at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville has an undetermined future. Wilson County commissioners approved during their regular meeting July 15 to terminat...
New ESD board members take oath
Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman (standing, right) administers the oath of office to Xavier Salas (left) and Richard L. “Dickie” Jackson during the July 13 meeting of Wilson County Commissioners Court. Salas was appointed by commissioners to th...
Veteran Phillip Clemons opens gun range 'for everyone' in McCoy
A new shooting range has just opened in southwest Wilson County. As visitors drive onto the property of Center Mass Pistol & Archery Range — located at 1421 C.R. 213 in McCoy, a short drive southwest of Floresville — flags representing each...
Correction
Dr. Bethany Bayer is a recent graduate of the Texas A&M College of Medicine, not Texas A&M University-San Antonio, as stated at the end of the article, “Dr. Bethany Bayer advocates for rural healthcare,” in the July 8 Wilson County News...
Texas home insurers see record profits
Preliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22 percent profit on premiums collected last year, according to the Houston Chronicle. It was the best year insurers have had in two decades and follows several years of double-digit rate ...
'Sisters Out West' to open Aug. 1 in downtown Floresville
Visitors to the downtown Floresville area may have already noticed a very pink change — Sisters Boutique and Gifts owners Stacey Cameron and Kaitlyn Tieken have announced the opening of a third storefront, Sisters Out West. The all-western-them...
Squeak's in Floresville is a 'Texas Treasure'!
Congratulations to Squeak’s Convenience Store in Floresville, recently awarded Texas Treasure Business recognition by the Texas Historical Commission! This award honors well-established businesses that have been in continuous for-profit operati...
AACOG hosts ribbon-cutting for Connect Floresville
The fixed-route transit service helps connect residents with key destinations in Floresville and access to hospitals, doctors’ offices, city and county offices, shopping, and other public locations and services.
Floresville Council changes FEDC board
[Video below] The Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) board continues to be in fluctuation, following more action by the Floresville City Council. During the July 8 council meeting, council members addressed reconsidering an approval ...
Multiple agencies fight hay bale fire
Approximately 160 bales of hay went up in smoke July 3, after flames erupted on property near Sutherland Springs. The hay bales were located on private property on C.R. 333 off F.M. 539. The fire alarm was sounded at 3:51 p.m. that Friday, acco...
Dedicated searchers find missing local woman
FLORESVILLE — A 78-year-old Wilson County woman has been found safe after an 11-hour search on the Fourth of July. Carolyn Perkins of Floresville was reported missing from her care home residence in northwestern Wilson County at approximately 1...
Locals are Texas Connections Academy graduates
Texas Connections Academy celebrated 1,250 graduates from across the state during its commencement ceremony at the University of Houston Ferttita Center on June 5. Among the graduating class were three students from Wilson County. The local gra...
Floresville ISD invites free, reduced-price meal applications
The Floresville Independent School District invites applications from eligible households for free and reduced priced meals for students. Starting in mid-July, the district will distribute letters to households of the children in the district r...
Register for Wilson County Soccer League
The Wilson County Soccer League is holding in-person registration for the fall season now through Saturday, July 25, for kids ages 3 to 18. Registration dates include: •Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Farmhaus Table, 2239 F.M. 3432, in Ad...
Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy. ...
Enjoy mini-golf, ice cream freeze-off at the Floresville Library
Do you have a secret family recipe for homemade ice cream? Or maybe you love to eat ice cream. Either way, join the Wilson County Public Libraries for their annual Ice Cream Freeze-Off in the Floresville Library, on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a...
Enjoy mini-golf, ice cream freeze-off at the Floresville Library
Do you have a secret family recipe for homemade ice cream? Or maybe you love to eat ice cream. Either way, join the Wilson County Public Libraries for their annual Ice Cream Freeze-Off in the Floresville Library, on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a...
A soup that feeds the U.S. Senate
As we continue the celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, here’s a recipe that ties in with our country’s history. Senate Bean Soup has been served in the restaurant of the U.S. Senate for more than 100 years. It’s a simple soup of navy be...
'Lonesome Dove' exhibit July 11 in Cuero
Visit the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero and relive the classic 1989 mini-series “Lonesome Dove” exhibit on Saturday, July 11. This is a rare opportunity to see the story through a series of compelling, sepia-toned photos taken on set ...
A soup that feeds the U.S. Senate
As we continue the celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, here’s a recipe that ties in with our country’s history. Senate Bean Soup has been served in the restaurant of the U.S. Senate for more than 100 years. It’s a simple soup of navy be...
June 1915 -- The lights go on in Floresville
It was a spark that changed everything! On June 19, 1915, electricity came to Floresville and changed the landscape of Wilson County forever. According to a brief history of the Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS), at https://...
June 1915 -- The lights go on in Floresville
It was a spark that changed everything! On June 19, 1915, electricity came to Floresville and changed the landscape of Wilson County forever. According to a brief history of the Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS), at https://...
Torres, Serna united in marriage
Ricardo Daniel Serna and Yvonne Torres, both of Floresville, are excited and blessed to announce their union. The two were united in marriage Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Floresville United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jennifer Ke...
Torres, Serna united in marriage
Ricardo Daniel Serna and Yvonne Torres, both of Floresville, are excited and blessed to announce their union. The two were united in marriage Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Floresville United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jennifer Ke...
Falls City Market Day attracts shoppers
Marsha Stuart (left), of Stuart Family Farms near Floresville, chats with a customer at her booth June 20 during Falls City Market Day. Stuart Family Farms offers pickled vegetables, jams, meal mixes, fudge, salsas, and much more. The next Fall...
Falls City Market Day attracts shoppers
Marsha Stuart (left), of Stuart Family Farms near Floresville, chats with a customer at her booth June 20 during Falls City Market Day. Stuart Family Farms offers pickled vegetables, jams, meal mixes, fudge, salsas, and much more. The next Fall...
Floresville Lions make their mark, celebrate year of service
“Make your mark with a remarkable service to all” are the words of inspiration from Lions International Immediate Past District Governor Rose Ann Barajas as she addressed the Floresville Lions Club June 24 during the club’s annual banquet and o...
Floresville Lions make their mark, celebrate year of service
“Make your mark with a remarkable service to all” are the words of inspiration from Lions International Immediate Past District Governor Rose Ann Barajas as she addressed the Floresville Lions Club June 24 during the club’s annual banquet and o...
The facts show that Iran did not comply
Editor: Re: Letter, “Replacing what Trump destroyed,” July 1 Oh my goodness. I have not read such great fiction in a long time. If this was 100 years ago, would the author be regaling us with stories of how great National Socialism will be, if ...
The facts show that Iran did not comply
Editor: Re: Letter, “Replacing what Trump destroyed,” July 1 Oh my goodness. I have not read such great fiction in a long time. If this was 100 years ago, would the author be regaling us with stories of how great National Socialism will be, if ...
I wish they'd had it when I was a child
Editor: Re: “CAST to present free child abuse prevention programs in Stockdale, Floresville,” June 17 I read the article from the Wilson County News and Karnes Countywide about CAST. And, I am so, so down right please of how they help people an...
Reading list crosses constitutional boundaries
Editor: The State Board of Education’s decision to add exclusively Christian Bible stories to the public-school reading list is not simply misguided. It is unconstitutional. Public schools are bound by the Establishment Clause of the First Amen...
Supreme Court says birthright citizenship is as American as apple pie
SAN DIEGO — The fact that the United States is celebrating its 250th birthday has me feeling nostalgic for a long-forgotten time when Republicans were different people with a whole different set of beliefs. I miss the good ol’ days when self-de...
What England can teach us about 'Democratic Socialism'
If you want to see modern-day socialism in action, look no further than to the other side of the pond at not-so-jolly old England. The story of Britain’s decline is a warning signal to those here in the States who are thrilled by the warm embra...
Celebrate 50 years of service with the Seraphic Sisters
Join in celebrating the 50th Jubilee of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas! The celebration will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, in Kosciusko. The Seraphic Sisters have been active in Texas since 1970. Their work here includes caring for the elderly an...
Declaring dependence on God and on each other
One cold, rainy night, in a small midwestern town, the telephone rang in the house of a doctor. The caller identified himself and said his wife needed urgent medical attention. The doctor was understanding and said he was willing to come and at...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendant is among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Allison Davis-Smith, 22, of Stockdale was originally sentenced to four years of deferred adjudication-community supervision for a cha...
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met June 26 and returned indictments in 26 cases. The following 15 individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment July 15: •Francis M. Hernandez, 34, of Floresville was indicted on a charge of fraudu...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
Death of woman in Helton Park ruled a suicide
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office investigation of a deceased person found in Helton Nature Park has concluded. On June 23, personnel with the sheriff’s office, along with Wilson County Emergency Services District 2, responded to a report of a...
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in June
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled .2 billion in June, 4.2 percent more than in June 2025. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June. Total s...
Texas hits new record high for total jobs in May
Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating a new record high for total jobs in Texas as May labor market data shows Texas added jobs at a faster annual rate than the U.S. over the last 12 months. May labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission s...
Restore Education receives Texas Talent Connection funds
Restore Education is among the recipients of more than million in Texas Talent Connection grants announced by Gov. Greg Abbott, to benefit 27 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. Thes...
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Wilson County Democrats attend state convention
Delegates from the Wilson County Democratic Party attend the June 25-27 Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi, where they participated in caucus meetings, training sessions, and heard speeches from candidates for office in Texas.
Stockdale Class of 1966 reunites at Sylvia's
Members of the Stockdale High School Class of 1966 gather June 27 at Sylvia’s Mexican Restaurant in Stockdale for a 60-year reunion. Of the 24 who graduated — 12 girls and 12 boys — eight are deceased, and three were unable to attend. However, ...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Stockdale Independent School District Meeting: Special meeting, June 24, 5-6:19 p.m., executive session 5:32-6:18 p.m. Actions: •Approved a financing ...
Archdiocese updates clergy assignments
In addition to official Clergy Assignments announced in May by the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the archdiocese released an update June 26, which affects parishes in La Vernia and St. Hedwig. Fr. Jordan Milligan is now the pastor of St. Ann Cath...
Veterans benefits seminar coming to Schertz
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will offer a seminar on veterans benefits on Thursday, July 9, at VFW Post 8315, 1000 F.M. 78 in Schertz. At this information seminar, DAV national service officers will be available to help veterans and their f...
Wilson County Emergency Management plans volunteer meeting
A meeting for Wilson County Emergency Management volunteers will take place on Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. in the county’s Emergency Operations Center, 802 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. Anyone interested in helping the local community as ...
Correction
Dr. Lana Collavo is a former superintendent of Jourdanton Independent School District (ISD), not Judson ISD, as stated in the July 1 article, “FISD taps Lana Collavo as interim superintendent.” Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any er...
Contentment, gratitude, and priorities
Dear Dave, My husband loves his job, works a regular schedule and he makes over 0,000 a year. I love my work as a part-time substitute teacher in our local school system. We are debt-free, except for our home, and we’ve already invested and sav...
Scribner joins Karnes County AgriLife office
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled new county agent and program specialist positions across the state to serve as the agency’s primary connection to people in their local communities. Among the 20 new appointees is Ashley S...
Dr. Bethany Bayer advocates for rural healthcare
For Dr. Bethany Bayer, a recent graduate from Texas A&M College of Medicine, the path to becoming a physician began long before medical school. Growing up in the small town of Floresville, she witnessed firsthand the challenges that many ru...
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SouthTrust Bank is Floresville Business of the Month
The Floresville Chamber of Commerce presents an award June 30 recognizing SouthTrust Bank as the Business of the Month for July. SouthTrust Bank, located at 545 10th Street (U.S. 181), offers a variety of financial services to individuals and b...
Sherwin-Williams opens in Floresville
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store is officially open for business in Floresville and is steadily picking up customers, says Store Manager Lesly Saenz (left). Pictured with Saenz are sales associate Isabel Garcia, and Sales Representative Carlos Salm...
Peanut Festival Court-elect visits Poth
Members of the Poth City Council and Mayor Crystal Eckel (center) welcome the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 Court-elect at the June 22 council meeting, at which the court invited everyone in Poth to enjoy the festival, set for Oct. 8-10. Joi...
RSVP changes name -- but not its mission
RSVP is now SISC. Wilson County News readers may be familiar with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP of South Central Texas, which has been helping struggling readers in area schools for more than 40 years. The program, sponsored by Tex...
ECISD bus hub takes shape on U.S. 87
While the completion of new schools in the East Central Independent School District understandably receives more attention, construction of the district’s new transportation facility proceeds apace. The facility, which is taking shape on 14 acr...
Locals are SHSU graduates
Congratulations to these St. Hedwig residents that are among the Spring 2026 graduates of Sam Houston State University: •Isaac Mokrane, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude •Jina Villalobos, Certificate, Criminal Justice Lead ...
Register for Union Valley VBS
Union Valley Baptist Church invites youth to register now for its 2026 vacation Bible school, “Rainforest Falls,” Monday through Thursday, July 13-16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information and to register, contact Sandy Cannon at 830-391-0291....
East Central High School celebrates summa graduates
East Central High School is immensely proud of its incredible graduates who crossed the stage at the Alamodome on May 27. Joining in the celebration and featured during the commencement ceremony are this year’s summa cum laude honorees, recogni...
Wilson County 4-H, Stockdale FFA members place in horse judging events
Members of the Stockdale FFA and Wilson County 4-H Horse Judging teams participated in the Texas A&M Horse Judging clinic and contest, held June 25-27. Stockdale FFA competed in the Limited Questions Division; here’s how they fared: •Brysta...
Pirates take third in State LineMAN Challenge
Congratulations to the Poth Pirates crew who took third place in the State LineMAN Challenge at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, held June 20. Poth competed in the 3A group that also included teams from Cameron Yoe, Clyde, Comanche, Dublin...
Poth Mini Cheer Camp sets record for attendance
Poth Cheerleaders held their Annual Mini Cheer Camp June 16-19, hosting a record-breaking 205 mini cheerleaders! “Poth Cheer would like to thank everyone who came and participated in the Cheer Olympics Mini Cheer Camp this year!” said Poth Chee...
Wilson County Sheriffs Office seeks missing person
Update (10:18 p.m.) Wilson County Sheriffs Office announced that Ms. Perkins has been located. "She’s receiving medical care at this time and is in good spirits. We appreciate everyone who assisted in locating her." Update (9 p.m.) – Dep...
Fire threatens hay bales near Sutherland Springs
Multiple agencies are working the scene of a fire in a hay field near Sutherland Springs. The fire, on C.R. 333 off F.M. 539, is threatening more than 30 hay bales. No structures appeared to be threatened. No further information is available at...
Meet Stella -- she's ready for adoption
Stella is searching for a forever home. At just 9 months old, Stella is everything you could hope for in a companion. She is spayed, housetrained, wonderful with dogs, cats, and children, and has a heart full of love to give. She greets every d...
CONTEST WINNERS
WCN’s “Children’s Coloring Contest” winners collect their prizes. Article Link
ECISD opens Victory Elementary STEM Academy
The East Central Independent School District (ISD) officially welcomed the community to the new home of the Raptors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 25 for Victory Elementary STEM Academy in Elmendorf, the district’s newest elementary scho...
Aging Gracefully to host photographer Tesi Pugh
Nature photographer Tesi Pugh will present “Birding and Nature in Our Own Backyard” for Aging Gracefully on Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m., at La Vernia United Methodist Church. Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch program that is free and open t...
Play bingo in St. Hedwig
Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, July 5, with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 at 14290 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Doors of the Legion Hall open at 2 p.m., prior to the start of bingo at 3 p.m. Four sessions of eight games ...
Enjoy Floresville Opry July 2
Come listen and dance to live country music by Johnny Blaine and the Floresville Opry House Band at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, July 2, from 6-9:15 p.m., in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests can sit ...
Plan to attend Badger Comeback 2026
Attention, Karnes City High School alumni! The Badger Comeback 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, from 2-7 p.m. at the Texas Vaquero Hall, 410 W. Buchel St. in Karnes City. This year’s gathering will honor the Karnes City High School clas...
Watermelon Feta Salad - perfect for summer
This combination of sweet watermelon, fresh herbs, and salty feta cheese hits all the right notes. It tastes great, it’s heart-healthy, and it’s an easy summer recipe! It’s also low in fat and high in potassium and vitamins A and C, and has 1.5...
Stockdale Masons celebrate education, present awards
On May 19, Stockdale Masonic Lodge No. 470 held a ceremony to honor and celebrate education in our community. Masonic lodges have been supporting public education since the days of the Republic of Texas. Many of the first public schools actuall...
First responders face off in dodgeball tournament
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office hosted its first-ever First Responder Dodgeball Tournament June 24, with challengers from the sheriff’s office, Floresville Police Department, Wilson County Emergency Services Districts (ESD) 2, 4, and 5, Texa...
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at these hometown events!
This year, our country celebrates 250 years of independence, and celebrations large and small are taking place across the United States to mark this significant birthday with Fourth of July parties, parades, festivals, and fireworks. But you do...
'We,' not 'me'
Editor: Our Constitution begins with “we,” not “me.” On this our 250th birth of our country, our citizens should realize that from the very beginning our country was all about “we,” fighting to rid ourselves of a “me.” May God bless our United ...
Take a closer look
Editor: Re: Letter, “Voting for Paxton? Really?,” June 24 SMSgt. Caballero, you are right that voters should educate themselves. With that in mind, here is a closer look at Mr. James Talarico’s positions. •Public education — Mr. Talarico oppose...
Senate must pass the 'Agriculture Act of 2026'
Editor: The Texas Farm Bureau appreciates U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition Chairman John Boozman and his staff for their leadership on the “Agriculture Act of 2026” and their continued work to move this critical legi...
Replacing what Trump destroyed
Editor: The world was safer with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) intact. The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is essentially an attempt to rebuild a floor that already existed and worked before it was dismantled by Trump...
Define decent and honest
Editor: Re: “More decent, honest public servants,” June 10 My goodness, I have never seen as many falsehoods in one article as this one contains. You recognize them, just as I do, so I won’t pick at them. The author does a good job of establish...
The issue is Israel
The little girl had to go to the bathroom. They went into the cafe, one of a small chain, and the barista was happy to help. The father, who wasn’t really thirsty, bought a cup of coffee anyway and added a tip to thank her. A few hours later, a...
The feminist fashionistas uncork ugliness against Usha
One way our nation’s most “prestigious” newspapers show they’re Democrat Party propaganda sheets is when their fashion critics apply all of their tawdry partisan biases to their evaluations of the clothes of politicians (or their spouses). Robi...
Sharing and visualizing a future together
Dear Dave, My fiancée and I are getting married in a few months. Everything seems great between us, except when it comes to money and finances. She’s not a big spender, but not long after we got engaged, she said she wants me to manage the mone...
Sign up to run for Floresville, East Central school boards
Do you have an interest in what students learn in your school district, or how the district is run? Now’s your chance to serve! The East Central and Floresville independent school districts (ISD) will hold elections for school board trustees in...
Attend July 4 reading of the Declaration of Independence
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by hearing a live reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at the Schley Avenue Veterans Memorial, 1045 Schley Ave., in San Antonio. A “messenger from Philadelphia,” donned in ...
Signers of the Declaration
Not all the men who rendered the greatest services to Independence were delegates in Congress in July, 1776. The Declaration was not signed by all who voted for it, nor were all who signed it members of Congress when it was adopted. It wasn’t u...
What does America mean to you?
What does being an American mean to you? Why are you proud to be an American? What do you think are the best things about our country? As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ...
MEETING WATCH
WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. Floresville City Council Meeting: Regular meeting, June 25, 6-8:02 p.m.; public hearing 6...
Elm Creek Baptist Church installs new pastor
Men of Elm Creek Baptist Church near La Vernia lay their hands on Bryan Van Pelt in prayer June 28, as he is installed as the church’s new pastor. The church’s former pastor, Michael Insley, passed away last September. Learn more about Pastor V...
Amputee Andrew May regains his warrior spirit
Nine years after a war injury changed his life completely, a local veteran and amputee has rediscovered his purpose through the power and healing of adaptive sports. Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew May of La Vernia was one of the 200 servic...
Don't sit revving your engine; commit to taking off!
John Claypool shares this story in “Leadership” Vol. 12, No.1: “Winston Churchill had planned his funeral, which took place in St. Paul’s Cathedral. He included many of the great hymns of the Catholic church and used the eloquent Anglican litur...
Correction
A memorandum of understanding was approved between Wilson County and CASA of South Texas (Court Appointed Special Advocates), not the Children’s Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center, as stated in the Wilson County Commissioners Court...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendant was among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Jose Escobedo, 63, of Floresville pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) June 1 to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
Deputies investigate Father's Day murder near Foster Road
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office invites the public’s assistance in an active homicide investigation. On June 21, at approximately 6:02 p.m., deputies responded to the 12200 block of U.S. 181 S., near Foster Road in southern Bexar County, for ...
Public safety concern leads to arrest by Poth police
A Wilson County man has been arrested after walking completely naked along U.S. 181 South in Poth. At approximately 12:24 a.m. on June 26, the Poth Police Department received a report of a man walking naked along U.S. 181 South near Live Oak St...
Report reveals cause of fatal wrong-way crash
A two-vehicle crash on June 12 in which both drivers died was caused by a driver who was “fatigued or asleep” and drove the wrong way on U.S. 181 north of Floresville, according to the final crash report issued by the Texas Department of Transp...
Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school
The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman...
Justin Cook sworn in to hospital board
Wilson County Memorial Hospital District board Chairman Allison Lamberth administers the oath of office to reelected board member Justin Cook during the June 18 hospital board meeting.
Veterans Land Board recognizes VSO Herrera
Members of the Wilson County Commissioners Court (front) are joined June 22 by Levi Koepp (back) of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) as he presents an award from Texas General Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Bucking...
Golfing fun day for Floresville Peanut Festival Court-elect
Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 Court-elect enjoy a fun day out at Green Acres Golf & Games in Adkins, bonding as a court and supporting a small business in our area. Queen-elect Nicole Pfeil, King-elect Cooper Wehe and othe...
Poth woman dies in Karnes County crash
A Poth woman is among four people killed in a crash on U.S. 181 in Karnes County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol, a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling north on U.S. 181 near Hobson Road at approximately ...
FISD taps Lana Collavo as interim superintendent
[Video below] The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees has named Dr. Lana Collavo as interim superintendent. The board unanimously approved the vote during its June 24 special meeting. Collavo, who has previously serv...
Texas Rangers investigate gunshot death in Helton Park
The Texas Rangers, partnered with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the death of a woman, following an incident June 23 in Helton Nature Park. At approximately 2:54 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a deceased person i...
Blaze consumes Floresville family's home
A Floresville family has lost their home and practically all their possessions after their house caught fire. The blaze apparently began after its residents — Kaitlynn and Aaron Spencer, their daughter Anora, and niece Layla — had gone to a sto...
Local students named to Dean's Honor Roll at ACU
Two local students have been named to the Abilene Christian University Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2026 spring semester. Students earning the recognition include: •Floresville — Alyssa Quinones, majoring in Social Work •Poth — Joni Palacios, majo...
Locals named to SHSU honors lists
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has named the following students to the Spring 2026 honors lists: •President’s List — Laila Cain and Makayla Lackey of Floresville, and Isaac Mokrane of St. Hedwig. •Dean’s List — Laila Cain, Makayla Lackey, ...
Three area coaches earn THSCA Regional coaches of the Year honors
Congratulations to coaches representing the East Central and La Vernia high schools, who’ve been selected by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance as the Regional Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the...
Four area athletes named to THSCA Super Elite Track - Field teams
Congratulations to athletes representing four area high schools who’ve earned selection by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) to its 2025-26 Super Elite Teams for UIL Track & Field. Earning this honor are: •Keandra Johnson, F...
A.S.T.E.P offers youth summer camp
The After School Tutoring Education Program (A.S.T.E.P) invites students ages 6-14 to participate in its summer youth program, scheduled for July 13- 21. At a cost of per week, students will receive instruction and hands-on experiences in: •Ma...
Morgan Dreyer is Angelo State graduate
Morgan Paige Dreyer has completed her studies at Angelo State University in San Angelo, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and minor in Business. A 2022 graduate of Uvalde High School, Morgan is the daughter...
FLORESVILLE GIRLS DOMINATE IN SUMMER SOCCER LEAGUE
The girls soccer athletes representing Floresville High School celebrate an undefeated summer soccer season — coached by Rafael Campos of the Flo Town Kicks — through the Champions High School Soccer 7 versus 7 Summer League. Representing the F...
Floresville closes out June with Summer League Volleyball
Throughout the month of June, Floresville hosted its annual Summer League Volleyball program, bringing together athletes from across the region for an exciting month of competition, skill development, and teamwork. The league welcomed players f...
Law enforcement personnel investigate body found at Helton Nature Park
Law enforcement personnel are currently investigating a deceased individual found June 23 at Helton Nature Park on F.M. 775 north of Floresville. According to Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Skylar D...
Incident prompts closure of Helton Nature Park near Floresville
(Update at 3:30 pm) – Law enforcement personnel investigate body found at Helton Nature Park. Read more at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/law-enforcement-personnel-investigate-body-found-at-helton-nature-park/ (Update at 1:45 pm) – H...
Meet Patrick -- he's ready for adoption
Looking for a best friend who’s always ready for fun, adventure, and plenty of love? Then let us introduce you to Patrick! At just 7 months old, Patrick is a handsome black Pit Bull Terrier mix with a joyful spirit and a heart as big as his pup...
Poth track closes for construction
The track and field facilities at Jack Lane Field in Poth are currently closed for construction. According to the Poth Independent School District, the facilities are anticipated to reopen Aug. 1, or when the project is complete. The school dis...
Poth FFA members advance to Texas FFA State Agriscience Fair
Congratulations to Poth FFA members Kendall McMullan and Janszen Pfeifer, who earned a Gold Ranking and advance to the Texas FFA State Agriscience Fair Competition in the Animal Systems Division 4 category. The Agriscience Fair is one of FFA’s ...
Poth Junior High students explore history in New York, Washington, D.C.
A group of students from Poth Junior High School, accompanied by teachers Kim Pruski and Alyson Garza and several parents, visited Washington, D.C. and New York City June 1-5 with WorldStrides, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The t...
Pirate Nation BBQ team places in National contest
Congratulations to the Poth FFA Pirate Nation BBQ team of Hagen Hopson, Knox Dzuik, Kendall McMullan, John Bodden, and Brayden Ramzinski on taking sixth place overall at the National High School BBQ Competition earlier this month! The Poth team...
Poth Shooting Team earns State Championships!
Congratulations to the Poth Shooting Team on bringing home hardware after competing in the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Ag Clays State Sporting Event, held June 7-9 in San Antonio! Team members represented Poth with confidence, focus, ...
Aging Gracefully plans Chile Verde field trip
Aging Gracefully will meet at Chile Verde Mexican Restaurant in Adkins on Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch program sponsored by the La Vernia United Methodist Church. The program is free and open to ...
Sign up for CAST 'Trunk or Treat'
The Children’s Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center is planning a community “trunk or treat” event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-8:30 p.m. at its office in Floresville. Area businesses and organizations are invited to participate and hel...
Learn about hydroponics with Master Gardeners
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Hydroponics 101” will be presented by Raging Roots. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held in the Wilson Cou...
July classes, events at the Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League invites community members to join its classes and shows during the month of July, including: •Show and Sale: Red, White, and Blue Show honoring veterans — open during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday through July 11...
'Walk Across Texas' fitness challenge starts July 1
The Wilson County AgriLife Extension Office invites teams of friends, family, or coworkers to join the free “Walk Across Texas” eight-week fitness challenge. The challenge begins July 1 and continues through Aug. 26. Registration is open now fo...
NSDAR to present 'Signers of the Declaration' July 1
The Susanna Dickinson Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will present “The Signers of the Declaration of Independence” for Aging Gracefully on Wednesday, July 1, at 11 a.m. Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch ...
Enjoy 'County Line Community Band' patriotic concert
The “County Line Community Band” presents “From County Lines to Common Ground” on Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m., at The Rock United Methodist Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. in St. Hedwig. This free concert will be a special tribute to Independence D...
READ ALL OVER
Wilson County News reporter Rachel Draper stops for a photo with her copy of Wilson County News at the Niagara Gazette June 10 in the City of Niagara Falls, NY, during a vacation trip with her daughter and sister. Take your photo with the Wilso...
Remembering Ridout community with new landmark
Just off Highway 181 southwest of Floresville, the land holds the quiet history of a once-thriving community known as Ridout (pronounced RYE-dout). In the early 1900s, Ridout served as a small agricultural settlement for Wilson County families....
One step at a time -- a journey of 976 kilometers across Spain
What began as a quiet personal challenge for me, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, became a 976-kilometer odyssey (about 606 miles) across some of Spain’s oldest roads, loneliest plains, and most storied cities. Over several weeks this past Mar...
Recognize these names?
Editor: Re: Letter, “What happened to the DOJ?,” June 17 The author brings up an interesting question. My reply is, “Do you recognize these names?” Alvin Bragg Letitia James Fani Willis Jack Smith Joe Biden Hillary Clinton (Russian Collusion) D...
Cost of public education
Editor: Since 1970, the cost of the American public education system has risen at a rate of 2.5 times faster than the inflation rate. But the impact on test scores is small. Source of this info is the May 2026 Newsmax magazine. What are some re...
The flu bug and growing algae
Editor: More than 160 Air Force trainees at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio have the flu, and one has died. It is not known as of June 20 if his death is a result of flu. This came just a few months after Secretary of “War” Hegseth cance...
Voting for Paxton? Really?
Editor: Re: Letter, “Please elaborate on Talarico’s platform,” June 17 It’s the reader’s responsibility to educate themselves on the political candidates and their positions on the various issues. If you don’t want to vote for Talarico, then do...
Hillary is right
In a new interview this week, Hillary Clinton identified the key decision that resulted in President Donald Trump’s election in 2024. It all boiled down, in her view, to a “terrible miscalculation” — former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s decis...
The great escape -- let young workers out of Social Security
What cruel irony that we learned last week that Social Security is going broke even sooner than we thought. The Social Security trust fund will be exhausted in 2032, according to the latest Trustees Report. How odd that it is even referred to a...
Wilson County Master Gardeners debut new seed library
On May 28, the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) celebrated the program’s newest certified Extension Master Gardener, Marissa Carlton! There was also a phenomenal special presentation on urban farming and self-sustaining ecosyste...
Floresville's Dareion Murphy is a Princeton graduate!
“Why not you?” These are the three words that Dareion Murphy carries with him wherever he goes in life. Dareion, Floresville High School class of 2022, walked the stage May 26 as a graduate of Princeton University in New Jersey. Dareion’s fathe...
MEETING WATCH
View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners Court, June 22 Wilson County Emergency Services District 1 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, June 19, 8:32 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Some thoughts on Father's Day, and being a good father
My dad used to carry around a frayed knot in his pocket, just an old tied-up piece of rope. Then any time someone asked him something and the answer was, “no,” he would just pull out the frayed knot and say, “’fraid not!” and he would burst out...
Pet adoption event set for June 27
Open your heart to a homeless dog or cat June 27 at an adoption event presented by Wilson County Adoption & Rescue Services. The Saturday event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1350 Hospital Blvd. in Floresville in partnership with ...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Christopher W. Jonsson, 41, of La Vernia was originally sentenced in November 2023 to 10 years in a Texas Department of Criminal J...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
Pursue your dreams, but do it wisely
Dear Dave, My husband and I are debt-free, including our home. My husband is a great guy, and a talented man, but he’s also a bit of a dreamer sometimes. He has written three or four novels that haven’t been accepted by publishers. He feels he’...
Three fire departments receive Texas A-M Forest Service grant funds
COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved .3 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Three area departments are among the 531 grant...
WOW!
What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, July 13, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County Ne...
Two school districts to hold hearings on 2026-27 budgets
The Floresville and Stockdale school districts will host public meetings this week to adopt their 2026-27 budgets. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan ...
Nixon Hospital District breaks ground for new medical clinic
The board of directors of the Nixon Hospital District gathered June 19 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 3,500-square-foot medical clinic for the Nixon Hospital District, marking a significant investment in the future of healthcare for t...
City, county offices to close for Fourth of July
In observance of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, city halls will be closed on Friday, July 3, in Elmendorf, Floresville, Poth, and Stockdale. La Vernia City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 6. All Wilson County offices will be closed o...
Rural counties face hurdles in regulating data centers
Rural counties trying to slow or even block data center construction are finding they have limited legal authority, the Texas Standard reported. Hill County, for example, rescinded a one-year moratorium on data center construction after being s...
Head man stays humble
When you see the head man at H-E-B in Floresville straightening the shelves, you know store Manager Richard Bray is a real team player! Article Link
Court of Confectionery Creations' visits county commissioners
The Wilson County Commissioners Court (front) gets a visit June 8 from the Floresville Peanut Festival Association’s 82nd “Court of Confectionery Creations,” including Princess-elect Amariah Ruiz (back l-r), First Runner-up Princess-elect Chloe...
Autism Therapy Group is Business of the Month
Members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce name The Autism Therapy Group as the chamber’s Business of the Month for June. The therapy group has a location in Universal City and also offers in-home services in San Antonio and the surrounding...
'I Got You': Estrada family awards scholarships to Floresville students
Family members of the late Octavian Estrada award three Floresville High School students with the Octavian Estrada “I Got You” Memorial Scholarship May 4. Pictured are (l-r) Octavian’s niece, Carolena Estrada, with scholarship recipients Natali...
Toscano is Region 20 Superintendent of the Year
On June 18, East Central Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Roland Toscano was surprised by representatives from Education Service Center Region 20 with the news that he had been named the 2026 Region 20 Superintendent of the Year...
Historic Tiner-Hendrick House gets a new home
The Tiner-Hendrick House, a historic home in the Sutherland Springs area, has a new home! On Friday, May 29, the house made its way from the field in front of the old oak tree at its old location to its new place to stand, on F.M. 539 near the ...
Folks flock to Panna Maria for New World screwworm update
Attendees respond to questions about higher fly populations June 18, at a workshop in Panna Maria on the New World screwworm, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices in Karnes and Wilson counties. The standing-room-only event drew ap...
POTH HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Second Semester Ninth grade All A’s: Landon Arruda, Logan Bosquez, Brevyn Brockman, Kara Calhoun, Elena Chapa, Joshua Clark, Raina Diaz Riley, Knox Dziuk, Taylon Felux, Kynzlie Gaylor, Lanie Gilden, Margaret Gorzell, Matthew Gorzell, Teagyn Hos...
Local students earn honors at Texas A-M-Kingsville
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) has released the names of several local students who made the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. President’s List •Logan Thomas Miller of Adkins •Jacob Paul Sw...
Torres named to UT-Tyler President's Honor Roll
Jade Torres of La Vernia was named to the University of Texas at Tyler spring 2026 President’s Honor Roll. Students on the President’s List must complete, in one term, 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit with a grade o...
Hrubetz named McKnight Scholar at OSU
Stockdale High School graduate Emily Hrubetz has been selected for Class XVI of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. The program is one of the nation’s premier undergraduate leadership experiences. Students are...
Tigerettes express appreciation
Members of the Floresville High School Tigerettes dance team visit the Wilson County News June 9, to thank the newspaper for its sponsorship of the team during the 2025-26 school year. Good luck for the coming school year, Tigerettes!
Area residents named to University of Arkansas honors lists
The University of Arkansas has named the following students to the Spring 2026 honors lists: •Dean’s List — Paisley Pavliska of La Vernia. •Chancellor’s List — Braeden Fuller of Floresville. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have ac...
FELPS honors scholarship recipients
Floresville Electric Light & Power System CEO Aaron Wagner has awarded 2026 graduates Adisen Magill and Trenton Gorden of Stockdale High School, and Nicole Lee of Floresville High School as scholarship recipients. The utility’s scholarships...
Brooklyn Albert achieves track and field honors
Brooklyn Albert graduated from Poth ISD in May. She will be running Cross Country and Track & Field for Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the fall. She received her last honors as a high school athlete: 2026 San Antonio All-City Track & F...
Floresville Jaguars head to volleyball Nationals
Floresville Jaguar volleyball athletes are headed to the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship in Indianapolis this summer. Incoming junior Emily Hutchinson and senior Gabby Valadez will compete on South Texas Volleyball Academ...
Data breach exposes Texas hunting, fishing license holders' information
Do you hold a Texas hunting or fishing license? Your personal information may have been exposed by a data breach involving the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) license system. The incident may affect the personal information of ...
Meet Reyna -- she's ready for adoption
Looking for a loyal companion with a heart of gold? Meet Reyna, a beautiful 1-year-old tan Black Mouth Cur mix who is ready to find her forever family! Reyna is the kind of dog who loves her people with her whole heart. She adores everyone she ...
Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club closes out 2025-26 year
The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, in the lovely home of Kay Deagen. President Lana Wilson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Mary Denson gave the t...
Stockdale council welcomes Floresville Peanut Festival Court
Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival Court-elect for 2026 visit the Stockdale City Council meeting June 1, inviting all in Stockdale to enjoy the festival in October. Welcoming the “Court of Confectionery Creations” and association 2nd Vi...
Summer reading and science fun in Stockdale
Instructor Chris Deuter shows young library patrons the results after putting acetone on a foam cup June 8, during Science Heroes’ “Digging It” program at the Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library in Stockdale. The presentation was part of the Wil...
Masons recognize LoriDawn Messuri as Community Builder
The Stockdale Masonic Lodge recently presented LoriDawn Messuri with its Community Builder Award. This award is the highest recognition a lodge can award to a non- Mason. LoriDawn has not lived in Stockdale for a long time, but has become very ...
Stockdale Top 10 seniors honor 'Dream Makers'
At the Stockdale High School Senior Recognition banquet, the Stockdale ISD Education Foundation celebrated Dream Makers from Stockdale Independent School District (ISD). Each of the top 10 students from the Class of 2026 selected two educators ...
God bless -- and save -- our 'one nation under God'
In May of every year, Australians submit themselves to a national experience of repentance. Sounds unusual, but it’s true. First, there’s National Sorry Day (this year it was May 26), which is followed by National Reconciliation Week, which thi...
Welliver presents at Mississippi State symposium
Rilee Welliver of Falls City is among Mississippi State students who presented at the university’s Undergraduate Research Symposium this spring. Welliver, a junior wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major, presented “‘What’s The Buzz?’ — Prec...
WCRSP attends leadership conference
Wilson County Retired School Personnel members, Lila Galindo, Lydia Martinez, Jesse Ramos, Nena McChesney, and Clifton Rogers, visit during the June 9 Texas Retired Teachers Association’s Leadership Conference. MaryGrace Klespies, RheaNell Roge...
'Find Your Roots, Claim Your Story' event June 24 for Mission Indian descendants
The San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants will host “Find Your Roots, Claim Your Story” on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the DoSeum in San Antonio. The organization works to preserve and honor the legacy of Indigenous peoples of the ...
Catch a free movie at Arcadia this summer
Enjoy free summer movies at the Arcadia Theatre in Floresville every Tuesday and Thursday at noon through July 30. •”Night of the Zoopocalypse,” June 16 and 18 •”How to Train Your Dragon,” June 23 and 25 •”Pets on a Train,” June 30 and July 2 •...
Three easy recipes to try this summer
As summer heats up, you can keep your cool — and keep your kitchen cooler, too — with these summer meal suggestions from Take Care of Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) created Take Care of Texas in 2007 to provide help...
CONTEST WINNERS
Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN’s “Springtime Photo Contest.” WANT TO JOIN THESE WINNERS? Read the Wilson County News ...
Market Day this Saturday in Falls City
Enjoy a great day of food, visiting, and shopping at the Falls City Market Day Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Falls City Community Hall on U.S. 181 in Falls City. Over 30 vendors will offer market, craft, and garage sale it...
Glasses and Green Stamps
In a kitchen cabinet in her Floresville home, Rebecca Rodriguez has a set of amber glasses, including some dimpled iced tea glasses. The set belonged to her mother, Paula Gauna, who collected S&H Green Stamps to acquire the glasses. Do you ...
Children's Coloring Contest winning entries
Thanks to all the kids who entered the La Vernia News spring coloring contest! Article Link
Kick off your summer with 82nd annual Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee!
As the weather heats up, it’s time to cool off — with the 82nd annual Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee! This annual event started in 1936 and continues each year on the third weekend in June, hosted by the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce. Head over t...
School districts set hearings on 2026-27 budgets
Area taxpayers can get a look at what local taxing entities plan to spend tax revenue on in the coming fiscal year, at upcoming budget hearings which are open to the public. Upcoming hearings include: •La Vernia ISD — Monday, June 22, 6:30 p.m....
MEETING WATCH
WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-covera...
Wednesday afternoon crash injures four people
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 181 north of Floresville closed northbound lanes for a period of time, and sent four people to the hospital. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Staff Sgt. Orlando De Luna Jr., the acc...
Make sure you have the important things covered first
Dear Dave, My wife and I make about 0,000 a year combined. We’re also debt-free, and we have no kids. We’d like to start planning to buy a nice piece of land sometime in the near future. Do you have a rule of thumb when it comes to determining ...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •J...
What happened to the DOJ?
Editor: The Department of Justice was created to uphold the rule of law, protect civil rights, and serve the public. Under Donald Trump, it has been twisted into something far smaller and far darker — a presidential shield deployed to defend hi...
Please elaborate on Talarico's platform
Editor: Re: “And so it begins ...,” June 3 The letter sent in by Thomas Yingst about James Talarico left me with only questions. Why is Mr. Talarico the best choice? Mr. Yingst said nothing about Talarico’s qualifications to hold any public off...
Don't bankrupt the rest of us
Editor: Re: Letter, “No more expensive subdivisions; Wilson County needs senior housing!,” June 10 Well, this letter sounds good, but unfortunately that’s all the merit it has. Subdivisions create tax revenue, as would data centers, providing t...
The Scammer that almost got away with it!
I woke up early to catch the latest news on the election results, only to find that the first text message I saw was not a news alert from Maine, but a warning from Apple Customer Support. Someone in Moscow, Russia, was trying to access my Appl...
Trump's critics dead wrong (again) on the economy
Last week’s blockbuster jobs report, with more than 265,000 jobs added when including upward employment revisions, was very welcome news to almost all Americans. The exception would be the economists of the left who throughout Donald Trump’s no...
CAST to present free child abuse prevention programs in Stockdale, Floresville
Stockdale’s Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library and the Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville will participate in the ROAR program, a child abuse prevention program. Presentations are set for: •Friday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sarah B...
Correction
The individual appointed by President Donald Trump as the Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness is John Bellinger, not Joel as stated in “Screwworm confirmed in Texas” in the June 10 Wilson County News. Readers can alert the Wilso...
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in May
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has reported said state sales tax revenue totaled .5 billion in May, 6.6 percent more than in May 2025. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in M...
Donate blood June 27 in St. Hedwig
Donors are invited to register now to give the gift of life as American Legion Post 539 hosts a blood drive Saturday, June 27. The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Bloodmobile will be at the American Legion Hall, 14290 F.M. 1346 in St. Hed...
Gains seen in all subjects on STAAR tests
Texas high school students showed improvement in every subject in this spring’s end-of-course STAAR exams, the Texas Education Agency reported. The results include assessments in Algebra I, English I, English II, biology and U.S. history. The b...
Zaidyn Rico to represent USA, Floresville, in Portugal
Incoming Floresville High School sophomore Zaidyn Rico has earned a spot on Team USA for the 2026 Portugal Basketball Festival this summer. Zaidyn, who moved to Floresville in fourth grade from Lubbock, has been playing basketball since he was ...
Readers, authors enjoy book festival in Floresville
Author Alex Z. Salinas reads aloud from his novel, The Dream Life of Larry Rios, as fellow authors and book enthusiasts listen on June 5 during the Wilson County Public Libraries second annual Book Festival. The two-day festival featured approx...
New FEDC board OKs funding for city pool improvements
[Video below] The Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) has approved a funding request for improvements to the city’s swimming pool, but stopped short of approving a five-year Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Board m...
Two die in wrong-way collision
Two men have died, following a two-vehicle crash June 12. The crash, on U.S. 181 north of Floresville near Shady Oak Court, not far from Las Lagunas Restaurant, occurred about 9:20 a.m. last Friday. According to Texas Department of Public Safet...
A fox in Floresville
[Video below] It was a typical evening June 1 as I left work at the Wilson County News, when I came upon an unusual early-evening sight — a mother gray fox was nestled on the lawn area of the old A Street Gym near the Floresville Food Pantry, w...
Wilson County residents to TCEQ: Reject wastewater permit
[Video below] Residents and landowners voiced strong opposition to a proposed wastewater permit at a June 11 public meeting in Floresville hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The meeting focused on an application sub...
Poth Elementary School HONOR ROLL
Semester 2, Cycle 3 First grade All A’s: Ashlynn Angell, Harrison Aniol, Brantlee Biela, Terrence Clark, Riley Gallion, Kaydence Garcia, Holland Hancock, Kamryn Hosek, Graham Kolodziej, Ashlyn Kowalik, Liam Malik, Harper Messenger, Sarita Nuern...
Wilson County Farm Bureau announces scholarship winners
To help a number of local students achieve their dreams of furthering their education, Wilson County Farm Bureau has awarded ,000 in scholarships. Congratulations to: •La Vernia High School — Landon McBee, Lacey Matney, and Peyton Dylla •Stockd...
Nicole Pruski interns with Rep. De La Cruz in Washington, D.C.
COLLEGE STATION — Nicole Pruski, a 2023 graduate of East Central High School and an Agricultural Communications and Journalism major at Texas A&M University, recently began a summer 2026 internship in Washington, D.C. Nicole, the daughter o...
Have fun with Summer Reading at Wilson County Public Libraries
The Wilson County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading program for all ages is underway, and it’s not too late to register! The summer reading program, Unearth a Story, began June 8 and continues through Saturday, July 18. Participants are encourag...
Poth Junior High School HONOR ROLL
Semester 2, Cycle 3 Sixth grade All A’s: Sawyer Albert, Beau Brockman, Teagan Cofield, Christian Escobedo, Xuya Fan, Cheyenne Frank, Madyson Garza, Molly Harton, Cambree Holloway, Kaylee Holloway, Tinley Hosek, Sonny Ortiz, Brennen Pape, Kade P...
Braelynn Brooks receives Lamar Medal
Santana Montez and Jesse Ramos with the Floresville Masonic Lodge No. 515 present a Lamar Medal May 21 to Braelynn Brooks, a 7th grader at Floresville ISD. Mirabeau Lamar is considered the Father of Public Schools in Texas and the Lamar Medal i...
Local athletes make THSBCA All-State baseball team
The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) has announced its Texas High School Baseball All- State Team for 2026. Three local athletes made the team. •Floresville’s Jaden Moreno, First Base, First Team •Floresville’s Austin Bey...
Major crash closes northbound U.S. 181 north of Floresville
Update: Roadway has reopened. A major accident on U.S. 181 north of Floresville has closed some lanes to traffic. Drivers on U.S. 181 are urged to approach the vicinity of the scene, near Creekwood Drive, with caution. Northbound traffic on the...
Who will be Queen Melone?
The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 82nd Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee & Rodeo Queen’s Court Coronation on Wednesday, June 17, in the Stockdale Junior High School gym. Who will be crowned as Queen Melone? Wh...
Scooby Doo and guess who?
Here’s a mystery for you! Who’s that with the Mystery Machine from the “Scooby Doo” cartoons, parked on a Floresville street in late May? It’s Wesley Connally — nephew of former Texas Gov. John Connally — and his wife, Liz, visiting Floresville...
Meet Kitty -- she's ready for adoption
This beautiful girl got her name in the sweetest way. When she first came around as a stray, we used cat food to help earn her trust — and “Kitty” just stuck. Now that she knows people can be kind, her true personality shines. Kitty will litera...
Joshua Brown DRT Chapter awards scholarships
Education is a subject that is at the core of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas’s mission, and the Joshua D. Brown Chapter presented two area graduating seniors with [post_excerpt],500 scholarships at their spring luncheon on May 7 at Rive...
Sign up for Watermelon Crawl 5K!
It’s time to register to participate in the 2026 Watermelon Crawl 5K, part of the 2026 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee. The 5K run/walk will take place Friday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at Bryce Field in Stockdale’s Central Park on William Street. All ag...
Enjoy First Responder Dodgeball Tournament June 24
Cheer on your favorite local heroes during the First Responder Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at the Floresville High School Competition Gym. Teams from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Floresville Police Department, W...
Falls City VFD plans June 15 Flag Day event
Stop by and visit with members of the Falls City Volunteer Fire Department at 107 Cooper St. on Monday, June 15, for their annual Flag Day fundraiser. Meal tickets for the event can be purchased at the door for and will include a pulled pork s...
Types of summer annuals that hold up to Texas heat
Q: I have petunias planted in my beds and they look great. Can I leave them for the summer, or do I have to replace them with a summer plant? A: The Texas Superstar site says that most petunias do not hold up to our summer heat and humidity. Ho...
'Welsh rabbit' -- elevated cheese on toast
Wilson County News Editor Nannette Kilbey- Smith shared this recipe. “I recently came across a little book by Helen Simpson, The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea, at a yard sale,” Nannette said. “Thumbing through it took me back to my years li...
Checking out WCN with the Red Wing crew
When there’s time for a break at the Red Wing Shoe Store on Military Drive in San Antonio, owner Kenny Kaufman and employee Andrea Gonzalez enjoy catching up with the news in Wilson County. Red Wing has been a longtime advertiser in the Wilson ...
Community Council of South Central Texas honors 'Heroes'
Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) proudly hosted its second annual Community Heroes Luncheon in Seguin, bringing together community leaders, partner organizations, and distinguished guests to celebrate the spirit of service and r...
Lift your cross and follow me
A Maine potato farmer and a Texas rancher were engaged in conversation at a political rally. The man from the Lone Star State asked, “How much land do you tend?” The Mainer replied, “About a hundred acres.” “I manage about a thousand myself,” s...
A not-so-common sighting of the Common Raven
As I was leaving the Wilson County News office and heading toward my car May 14, I heard such a ruckus — sounds I’m sure I’ve never heard before. At first I thought a puppy or some other animal was in trouble; then it sounded like croaking and ...
Hayden Hajovsky graduates from Princeton University
A former Wilson County student has graduated from a top Ivy League school. Hayden Hajovsky, Stockdale High School class of 2022, walked the stage May 26 as a graduate of Princeton University in New Jersey. During his high school career, Hayden ...
MEETING WATCH
WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-covera...
Governor announces $40.8 million in grants to support Texas veterans
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) announced June 2 that .8 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will support 190 grants to 160 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC commissioners, FVA g...
Bexar County Republicans oppose SAWS rate increase
The Republican Party of Bexar County announced its opposition June 3 to the proposed San Antonio Water System (SAWS) rate increase and called for immediate reforms to improve accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency before askin...
TCEQ wastewater meeting is June 11
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will hold a public meeting in Floresville on Thursday, June 11, for a pending wastewater permit for HK Bella’s Ranch. The permit — WQ0016844001 — proposes a wastewater treatment plant to disc...
New mayor committed to 'wholesome environment' for people of Elmendorf
George Dziuk Jr. was sworn in May 21 as mayor of Elmendorf, following the resignation of former Mayor Mike Gonzales. Before his appointment as mayor, Dziuk served the city for 10 years, progressing from board and commission appointments to bein...
Please elaborate
Editor: Re: Letter, “And so it begins …,” June 3 After kindly informing us all about what he believes is wrong with Ken Paxton, Mr. Yingst states that Mr. Paxton’s opponent in the 2026 Texas Senate race, James Talarico, is the only choice for T...
More decent, honest public servants
Editor: Re: Letter, “After John Cornyn, go Ken Paxton,” June 3 Yes, imagine that — losing to a habitual wife-cheater, indicted in 2015 for felony securities fraud, and a 2023 impeachment by the Texas State House for bribery and abuse of office....
If you favor freedom, vote Republican
Editor: Re: “And so it begins…,” June 2 Well, election season is upon us and here we go. The author wants to believe that Paxton is walking evil, supported by our President. Perhaps we could have a better candidate for the U.S. Senate, but we a...
Advice to high school graduates
Editor: As a school board member, I had the opportunity to hand out a few diplomas recently. It was an exhilarating experience to see the joy on the faces of the graduates. As they begin the next chapter in their lives, whether entering college...
A rancher's fear and a warning
Editor: The first screwworm case in Texas was discovered and confirmed by the USDA in Zavala County near La Pryor. It was found in the umbilical area of a 3-week-old calf. The screwworm fly lays eggs at the site of an open wound or opening of t...
No more expensive subdivisions; Wilson County needs senior housing!
Editor: Our local priorities are completely backwards. Wilson County and Floresville are rapidly approving new housing subdivisions and AI data centers, yet we are completely ignoring our elderly residents. I recently spoke with the Paloma Seni...
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •M...
Balancing gazelle intensity and a long-distance relationship
Dear Dave, I’m 25, and I work as a property manager making ,000 a year. I’m in the middle of paying off my debts, but I’m struggling to stay intense about it. I’m in a long-distance relationship that forces me to spend a lot of money to see my ...
Wilson County Democrats support Mark Hurd campaign
The County Executive Committee of the Wilson County Democratic Party, led by Party Chair Sarah Guevara, presents a campaign donation check May 21 to Mark Hurd, Democratic candidate for Wilson County Pct. 4 commissioner, at their monthly meeting...
Afternoon crash on U.S. 87 in Stockdale injures three
A two-vehicle accident on U.S. 87 in Stockdale has resulted in three people going to the hospital. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. June 4 to the accident at the intersection o...
Proposed agreement renders Stockdale EDC 'useless'
[Video below] As Stockdale Economic Development Corp. (EDC) bids farewell to its longtime administrator, its board has approved to seek outside legal counsel regarding a services agreement with the city of Stockdale related to the position. Boa...
Appraisal district board rescinds new building proposal
[2 Videos below] A .6 million proposal for the purchase of a new building to house the Wilson County Appraisal District has generated concerns from the taxing entities which make up the district funding. The proposal led to several of the entit...
American Legion Post 38 to retire flags June 14
Flag Day is this Sunday, June 14. As it does every year, American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, in conjunction with its Boy Scout Troop, will conduct a flag retirement ceremony Sunday morning, beginning at 9 a.m., to respectfully destroy torn ...
Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two calves in South Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News. Two cases have been identified in newborn calves in Zavala Count...
Plan your big day at Bridal Expo - Fashion Show this Sunday
The Floresville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its second annual Bridal Expo and Fashion Show on Sunday, June 14, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Doors at the Floresville Event Center will open at noon. Participants will find everything ne...
