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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...
Floresville PD temporarily closes
The Floresville Police Department building on C Street is temporarily closed, as law-enforcement personnel prepare to move into their new headquarters. The department announced the closure June 4, as the current building was scheduled for an on...
Sanjuanita Pena is the new Floresville South Elementary principal
Floresville Independent School District is proud to announce Sanjuanita E. Peña as the new principal of Floresville South Elementary. Peña currently serves as Assistant Principal at Floresville Middle School, where she has built strong relation...
Water, wastewater increases ahead for Floresville customers
[Video below] Floresville customers will soon see a rate increase in their water and wastewater utility bills. The Floresville City Council approved the rate change May 28 — which has not changed in 10 years — following a presentation by Kayley...
Marco Martinez is the 'Big Squeeze' champ
Marco Martinez, 11, of Floresville, holds his new Hohner accordion May 30, after securing the win as Champion of the Rising Stars ages 12 and under, through the Texas Folklife’s “Big Squeeze” accordion competition (see “Accordionist Marco Marti...
Despite law, access to family cemetery not easy
Texas law is clear: A person has a right to access a cemetery, even if it lies within private property. “Any person who wishes to visit a cemetery or private burial grounds for which no public ingress or egress is available shall have the right...
Screwworm confirmed in Texas
“The confirmed detection of New World screwworm in Texas marks a new chapter for our state.” Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening issued this sobering statement June 3, as the USDA confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the U...
Floresville ISD provides summer meals
Floresville ISD’s Summer Feeding Program allows the district to serve free meals to kids 18 and under and students who continue to be enrolled in school up to the age of 21 and are identified as disabled through a special education program. •Fl...
East Central ISD announces summer meal program
The East Central Independent School District (ISD) has announced four summer feeding locations open this summer. Summer Meals are provided at no cost to all children 18 years of age and younger. Meals are available for collection at the followi...
Wilson County 4-H hosts summer cookie, food drives
Wilson County 4-H again is hosting its annual Summer Senior Citizen Cookie Donation event. 4-H’ers are encouraged to sign up for this ongoing service project, to donate cookies for area senior citizens. Youth also are invited to help distribute...
Stockdale Junior High School HONOR ROLL
Semester 2 Sixth grade All A’s: Case Akin, Violette Bruno, Calvin Chew, Bria Cochrum, Jase Cotter, Mazy Dougherty, Candace Hastings, Emma Hastings, Yeats Lambeck, Adam Legard, Annabelle Musser, Ainsley Oliver, Zoey Osborne, Kinslyn Scheel, Leva...
Texas 4-H to offer youth disaster preparedness camp Aug. 2-6
The Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood will host the My Preparedness Initiative (MYPI) Camp from Sunday through Thursday, Aug. 2-6, offering teens ages 13-19 a hands-on opportunity to develop critical disaster preparedness, leadership and service sk...
Evergreen UWCD awards scholarships
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District has announced the four winners of its 2026 scholarship contest for graduating high school seniors. This year, scholarship contestants were tasked with creating a “call to action” campaign po...
Floresville Tigers earn All-District honors
The following Floresville High School varsity Tiger baseball athletes earned All–District honors. District Co-MVP Austin Beyer District Defensive MVP Layton Latka District Sophomore of the Year Landen Mutz District Freshman of the Year Isayah A...
New World Screwworm case confirmed in Texas
The USDA has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in Texas. The parasitic pest was confirmed June 3 by the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The case involves a calf in Zavala County; no additio...
Meet Andy -- he's ready for adoption
Andy has been at the shelter since January and is ready to bust out and find his forever family! This cute boy is the total package – friendly, well-mannered, and eager to please. Andy has a big personality packed into a smaller frame and defin...
Meet Andy -- he's ready for adoption
Andy has been at the shelter since January and is ready to bust out and find his forever family! This cute boy is the total package – friendly, well-mannered, and eager to please. Andy has a big personality packed into a smaller frame and defin...
'Tex' Hill Wing membership drive underway; next meeting June 6
If you are interested in preserving World War II aircraft, honoring veterans, and sharing history, now is the time to join the “Tex” Hill Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. The wing, which is conducting a membership drive through June 30, off...
'Tex' Hill Wing membership drive underway; next meeting June 6
If you are interested in preserving World War II aircraft, honoring veterans, and sharing history, now is the time to join the “Tex” Hill Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. The wing, which is conducting a membership drive through June 30, off...
We serve an all-powerful God; trust in Him
The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. In celebration, Leland Stanford, the president of Central Pacific, drove a golden spike symbolicall...
We serve an all-powerful God; trust in Him
The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. In celebration, Leland Stanford, the president of Central Pacific, drove a golden spike symbolicall...
Enjoy family-friendly fun at Lawnmower Races June 13
The City of Floresville is partnering with Stomping Ground Ventures Inc. and the Lonestar Mower Racing Association (L.S.M.R.A) to bring the community an evening of high-speed fun, family entertainment, and hometown excitement on Saturday, June ...
Enjoy family-friendly fun at Lawnmower Races June 13
The City of Floresville is partnering with Stomping Ground Ventures Inc. and the Lonestar Mower Racing Association (L.S.M.R.A) to bring the community an evening of high-speed fun, family entertainment, and hometown excitement on Saturday, June ...
Teatime Murder Mystery returns
The Teatime Murder Mystery game returns to the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Saturday, June 13. Two games will be hosted from 1-5 p.m. Doors open at noon. Tickets are .52. For information and to purchase tickets, g...
Teatime Murder Mystery returns
The Teatime Murder Mystery game returns to the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Saturday, June 13. Two games will be hosted from 1-5 p.m. Doors open at noon. Tickets are .52. For information and to purchase tickets, g...
Check out 'Cars on Chihuahua' June 6
Enjoy a morning filled with classic cars, custom trucks, and live music in downtown La Vernia at the Cars on Chihuahua Car & Truck Show on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cactus Country will provide the music and food trucks will be...
Check out 'Cars on Chihuahua' June 6
Enjoy a morning filled with classic cars, custom trucks, and live music in downtown La Vernia at the Cars on Chihuahua Car & Truck Show on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cactus Country will provide the music and food trucks will be...
Play bingo June 7 in St. Hedwig
Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, June 7, 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 ...
Play bingo June 7 in St. Hedwig
Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, June 7, 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 ...
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Musical Club honor mothers at May meeting
The spectacular Dewees-Remschel House was the setting for the May 12 Floresville Musical Club meeting. The final meeting of the season was called to order by President Barbara Trevino. After offering a prayer, special guests, including Ruby Gar...
Kosciusko's pipe organ: The voice of St. Ann's turns 90
On June 15, 2026, the pipe organ at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kosciusko reaches a milestone: its 90th year of service. For nearly a century, this instrument has provided the voice to our parish’s most sacred moments, from joyful weddings to ...
Emmanuel Assembly of God -- celebrating a century of mission and service
POTH — Emmanuel Assembly of God will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a public centennial ceremony Saturday, June 6, honoring a century of worship, service, and missions in Poth from its earliest outdoor gatherings to the congregation that ...
Caring attitude in the face of suffering
Editor: Re: “A crash, a community, and a second chance: Chet Eastin’s road to recovery,” May 20 Thank you for the inspiring, beautifully written documentation of a brave man. To suffer all Mr. Eastin and his family are being put through, and th...
After John Cornyn, go Ken Paxton
Editor: Do we presume to have any influence in our chaotic and hypocritical political nightmare that surrounds our existence? Yes, we do and we must continue thus. I started early last year sending Cornyn emails insisting that he vehemently ado...
And so it begins...
Editor: Ken Paxton’s public life is basically a corruption saga. He has had nine years of securities fraud, turned the Attorney General’s office into a concierge service for a donor under FBI investigation, and been the subject of an impeachmen...
Who takes care of cemeteries?
Editor: Why are so many of our cemeteries unkept? Why doesn’t Wilson County follow the law regarding unkept cemeteries? Section 713.021 of the Health and Safety Code states that a (county) commissioners court by resolution may establish a perpe...
America needs more, not fewer, billionaires
Billionaires are getting a bad name. “Eat the rich” is the new mantra of the Left’s greed and envy lobby. Once upon a time, we saluted and celebrated America’s empire builders who got rich but created great industries that built the richest nat...
The investigation of E. Jean Carroll
President Donald Trump may be the smallest, meanest and most vengeful man to serve in the Oval Office. Every time I think he and his minions could stoop no lower, they surprise me. There is simply no limit to Trump’s hunger for vengeance, or th...
Sunday-morning fire closes La Vernia restaurant
Fajitas Restaurant in La Vernia is closed, following a fire Sunday morning. Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue crews were alerted at 6:51 a.m. of a blaze at the restaurant in the 12000 block of U.S. 87 W. According to Battalion Chief Ty...
Archdiocesan clergy assignments affect local parishes
Official Clergy Assignments announced in May by the Archdiocese of San Antonio affect some Catholic parishes in the Wilson County News coverage area. The assignments are effective July 1. Father Jordan Milligan will now be the pastor of St. Ann...
Comments invited on desired future conditions of aquifers
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District is looking for public comments on proposed desired future conditions (DFCs) for aquifers in the district’s four counties. The DFCs are expressed as average water drawdowns in Atascosa, Frio,...
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...
Primary runoff elections solidify November ballots
John Cornyn’s tenure as a U.S. senator representing Texas will end with his current term, after his loss May 26 in the Republican Party primary runoff against current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton outpolled incumbent Sen. John Corny...
Wet weather contributes to armored vehicle rollover
LA VERNIA — Preliminary investigation has led the La Vernia Police Department to cite wet road conditions as the reason for a rollover accident last Wednesday morning involving an armored vehicle. The accident occurred as thunderstorms rolled t...
Making a purchase during Baby Step 3
Dear Dave, My husband and I are in Baby Step 3. We currently have [post_excerpt],800 saved toward our fully funded emergency fund goal of ,000. I want to spend 0 on a flour mill that’s on sale. You use them to mill wheat into flour. Our househo...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Roland L. Vela, 35, of Elmendorf was originally sentenced in February 2024 to two years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice ...
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...
Floresville man faces narcotics charges
A man allegedly receiving narcotics through the U.S. Postal Service has been arrested. Floresville Police Department personnel conducted a traffic stop the morning of May 21, during which they located marijuana inside the vehicle. Lawrence P. T...
Correction
Catherine Foerster is not the first girls athletic director in the La Vernia Independent School District, as stated in “LVISD names first-ever girls athletic director,” May 27. Richard Hinojosa was the district’s first girls athletic director, ...
Hospital board members take oath of office
Wilson County Memorial Hospital District board members Randy Bruett (l-r), Allison Lamberth, Amy Maytum, and Larry Richardson are sworn in May 21 by Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman. The four incumbents were all unopposed in the May 2 election....
Paxton hopes to unify Republicans after runoff
Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26 runoff, The Dallas Morning News reported. Both Paxton and his general election opponent...
Floresville council considers city positions, salaries, fees
Floresville residents will soon see some new faces at City Hall — a new planning director and a parks and recreation director were introduced to the Floresville City Council May 28. Juan Martinez is the city’s new planning director, coming from...
Commissioners react to appraisal district proposal
The Wilson County Appraisal District (CAD) board has its sights on a new office location north of Floresville. Wilson County Pct. 1 Commissioner Gary Martin brought the appraisal district proposal to the attention of fellow commissioners during...
Tornado plows down trees near New Berlin
It’s official: An EF-1 tornado plowed through the New Berlin area last week. As a line of thunderstorms made its way eastward from Bexar County into western Guadalupe County, the twister was on the ground for about 5 minutes, according to the N...
Remembering Marvin Quinney
“I hate to lose a good leader of the county, and he was a good leader. I feel the loss for the family and all the citizens of the county.” Former Wilson County Sheriff Joe D. Tackitt Jr. was remembering the life and contributions of former Wils...
Angelo State University's Garrett Baumann earns baseball honors
Angelo State University Rams baseball senior pitcher Garrett Baumann of Poth was recently awarded All- Region Second Team by the 2026 NCAA Division II All-South Central Region honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NC...
Roger Winkler Foundation presents scholarships to area graduates
The Roger Winkler Memorial Foundation gives back to the community through scholarships. Wilson County recipients have an opportunity to receive 0 to [post_excerpt],000 scholarships through community services helping to keep Texas highways clean...
STCA awards scholarships
South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) held its All-Star showcase games for volleyball, football, boys basketball, and girls basketball in Floresville May 16. In addition to some fun games and competition between the area players, the STCA awar...
FELPS HONORS 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) board members (back row) honor several of the utility’s 2026 scholarship recipients May 27 from Wilson County-area schools, including (front, l-r) Kain Jurgajtis, Falls City High School; Aza...
Brahmas achieve All-District selections
The following Stockdale High School varsity Brahma baseball athletes earned All-District honors. Utility Player of the Year Calvin West First Team All-District Coy GannMason AlmeidaTrey MillerTrenton Gordon Second Team All-District Jacob Martin...
Lady Brahmas earn All-District recognition
The following Stockdale High School varsity Lady Brahma softball athletes received All-District honors. Co-Offensive Player of the Year Joslynn West First Team All-District Jaycee JoinerJadyn Neyland Second Team All-District Alyssa McKenzieCall...
Pirate baseball earns honors
Major Luna – Academic All- District, District 26-3A co-Offensive MVP, THSCA Academic All-State 2nd Team, SAABCA All Star Lucas Trevino – Academic All- District, District 26-3A 2nd Team Infield,THSCA Academic All-State 2nd Team Jacob Clark – Aca...
Brahma Band members compete at State contest
Congratulations to Stockdale High School band members Eric Ibanez, Peyton James, Nathen Barrera, and Willy Ibanez, who were set to compete May 25 at Lehman High School in Kyle in the State Solo and Ensemble Contest. “This group has made history...
Register for Sacred Heart Church VBS
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville invites youth in pre-K through fifth grade to its Vacation Bible School (VBS) in the parish hall at 1009 Trail St. “Road Trip” will take place Monday through Friday, June 15-19, from 8 a.m. to noon. S...
TIGERS COMPETE IN 7ON7 STATE-QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
Floresville participated in the Jourdanton 7on7 State-qualifying tournament on May 30. The Tigers went 2-1 on the day with wins against Davenport and Beeville, and a loss to Somerset.
Jaguars receive All-District honors
The following Floresville High School varsity Jaguar softball athletes earned All-District honors. Defensive Player of the Year Ava Cardenas Newcomer of the Year Layla Villanueva First Team All-District Jocey FehsePaislee HarrellMialynn Gulamhu...
Floresville holds sports banquet
The Floresville Athletic Booster Club (FABC) hosted its annual Sports Banquet on Monday, May 11, in honor of its student athletes. Athletes, their families, and coaches gathered for an evening of dinner, coach presentations, door prizes, and re...
Tigers close out season as Regional Semifinalists
The Floresville Tigers’ bid for State ended May 22, but their motivating drive throughout an impressive and historic season will endure. The Tigers battled the Wimberley Texans in round four of the UIL Texas Baseball Championships best-of-three...
Paxton carries Wilson County vote in May 26 party primary runoffs
Ken Paxton and Carlos De La Cruz, Republican Party candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump, garnered the top votes in Wilson County to help both appear on November ballots in Texas. Paxton outpolled incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Wilson Co...
Armored vehicle rolls over on U.S. 87 in La Vernia
Law-enforcement personnel and first responders are on the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on U.S. 87 near Wiseman Lane at the southern La Vernia city limits. Drivers are urged to approach the area with caution. &n...
Armored vehicle rolls over on U.S. 87 in La Vernia
Law-enforcement personnel and first responders are on the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on U.S. 87 near Wiseman Lane at the southern La Vernia city limits. Drivers are urged to approach the area with caution. &n...
East Central ISD invites job seekers to June 3 career fair
East Central Independent School District is inviting professional educators to explore job opportunities at its upcoming Summer Career Fair as the district prepares for the 2026–27 school year. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 3, fr...
Meet Mac -- he's ready for adoption
Mac is about a year and a half old and has been waiting at the shelter since January for someone to finally choose him. This handsome boy has such a kind soul. He’s sweet, humble, and just happy to be around people. Sometimes the quieter dogs g...
Veterans Art Show invites entries
The Red, White and Blue Honoring Veterans Art Show will accept art Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Seguin Art League, 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The show is open to members and free for non-member veterans. The show runs until ...
Sign up for free camping in Helton Nature Park June 5-7
Pack your tent, grab your gear, and join the San Antonio River Authority for a free outdoor camping experience at Helton Nature Park near Floresville Friday through Sunday, June 5–7! Helton Nature Park is located at 15662 F.M. 775, a few miles ...
Catch Tommy Hooker at Floresville Opry
Dance to Tommy Hooker and the Floresville Opry House Band on Thursday, June 4, from 6-9:15 p.m. in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. General admission is . Reserved tables, which seat eight, are available for 0. ...
A taste that will take you back in time
Do you remember Pelican’s Wharf restaurant in San Antonio? The eatery was located on N.E. Loop 410; there were also locations in Corpus Christi and Austin. If you remember the restaurant, you may also recall the Pelican’s Cheesecake! The restau...
Sacred Heart parish celebrates 'Fr. Frank'
Msgr. Frank Kurzaj, known to many as “Fr. Frank,” visited Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville May 11 — where he once served as the parish priest — to celebrate a Mass to commemorate his birthday and the 50th year of his 75th ordination ...
Enjoy 2026 second Book Festival June 5-6 in Floresville
Do you enjoy stories about Texas, or reading works by Texas authors? Then you’re in luck! Check out the Wilson County Public Libraries Second Book Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, in Floresville. Friday’s schedule runs from 10 a.m. to...
Sofia Agquiz to represent USA, Floresville on international stage
FLORESVILLE — A local middle school student will be taking the international stage to compete in martial arts this October. She’ll be part of Team USA International Combat Organization, competing in France! Sofia Agquiz, 12, began training in m...
When is it 'enough?'
Editor: I was at a local tractor dealership yesterday and had a casual conversation to counter, “Get any rain? Yep, 12 inches and counting! Enough? Nope! When is it enough? Never.” Most folks don’t necessarily depend on rain to survive, but we ...
Galindo's outrageous message of bigotry
Editor: Maureen Galindo’s despicable, ignorant, antisemitic comments have no place in Texas or the United States. I am aghast that a Democratic candidate in the Congressional District 35 runoff would articulate such an outrageous message of big...
We share the same goal -- a successful, family-friendly July 4 event
Editor: Re: “Muñoz on July 4 event: ‘We’ll honor a contract if it’s there,’” May 20 The City of Floresville appreciates the passion and investment our local business owners and community organizations bring to the community events, especially t...
Asking city for fairness, accountability, and transparency
To the Editor and residents of Floresville, Re: “Muñoz on July 4 event: ‘We’ll honor a contract if it’s there,’” May 20 My name is Krista Scott, and I am one of the directors of The Market in Floresville. I am writing because our residents, ven...
When the elitist press sounds invested in Islamophobia
On Monday, two teenagers killed three men at the San Diego Islamic Center, then killed themselves. What a pointless spasm of violence it was. It took a few days for The New York Times to flex their rhetorical muscles and blame conservatives. On...
I couldn't make this up
You wouldn’t believe me if I did. The Treasury Department takes [post_excerpt].8 billion ([post_excerpt].776 billion, to be exact) from the Judgment Fund, a fund that is used to pay settlement claims without congressional approval, and sets it ...
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What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, June 15, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription to this newspaper. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!...
'Save Kicaster Creek' takes aim against sewage in dry creek
FLORESVILLE — Shannon Ridge subdivision residents are preparing for the next steps in their fight against a proposal to flush treated sewage through a dry creek bed near them into the San Antonio River. The sewer lines would run through the exi...
Brandi Ramon receives Lamar Medal
Jesse Ramos with the Floresville Masonic Lodge No. 515 presents a Lamar Medal May 8 to Brandi Ramon, an 8th grader at Poth ISD. Mirabeau Lamar is considered the Father of Public Schools in Texas and the Lamar Medal is given in his honor annuall...
STATE CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Poth High School junior Grace Holloway for winning the gold medal May 18 at the UIL State competition! Grace is the 3A State Champion in Headline Writing, one of several Journalism events! She’s not only competed in headlines...
Poth CTE students bring courtyard dream to reality
For 3-1/2 years, Poth High School’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) class has diligently dreamed, planned, and raised money to create and build a CTE Courtyard located on the high school campus. And this year, the dream came to fruition....
Pickup truck crashes on S.H. 97
A red pickup truck’s make and model are unrecognizable after it crashed into the corner of a metal fence May 22 in the 6900 block of S.H. 97 east of Floresville. “It was a one-vehicle crash,” Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Sgt...
May is busy for Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners; new class starts Aug. 3
On April 23, the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMGs) had the wonderful opportunity of having Dr. Calvin Finch present on monarch butterflies and milkweed. Free milkweed plants and seeds were provided to everyone in attendance! The...
Reflecting on Memorial Day -- death is not the final word
When the remains of a fallen soldier arrive from overseas, a dignified transfer of the body takes place — usually — at Dover Air Force Base, the primary port mortuary for U.S. military personnel killed in action. Perhaps you’ve seen a ceremony ...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Brenda R. Pierce, 54, of Stockdale pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) May 12 to a charge of credit or debit card abuse, after al...
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...
Theft suspect still at large
A suspect in an April 25 theft is still at large. The suspect, Gilbert Salazar, has a warrant out for his arrest for his alleged involvement in a theft at the Tractor Supply Co. store at 540 10th St. (U.S.181) in Floresville. Identified from a ...
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...
Clarification
Joel Bellinger is Pct. 3 justice of the peace-elect, not justice of the peace as stated in the Memorial Day ads in the May 20 Wilson County News. Connie Terry continues to serve as Pct. 3 justice of the peace until Dec. 31. Bellinger, who won t...
DAV, RecruitMilitary to host San Antonio Veterans Job Fair
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the San Antonio Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty mili...
Sign up for online training in social media marketing
The University of Texas San Antonio Small Business Development Center wants to help your business grow by offering a live webinar series, “Social Media Essentials: Build, Grow, Convert.” Included in the four-part series is: •Starting Steps for ...
World Heritage's brick building contest underway
The second annual World Heritage Center Brick Building Contest is underway with “Summer at the Missions” as this year’s theme. Entry deadline is Monday, July 6. Miniature plastic brick builders of all ages are invited to create an object or sce...
Salute Our First Responders
We appreciate and support our local first responders who selflessly serve our community. Article Link
How big is your why?
Dear Dave, I’m 26, and I graduated from college a few months ago. I was fortunate enough to have a job making ,000 annually waiting for me. I don’t have any other debt, so my only real problem right now is about ,000 in credit card debt. It doe...
Wilson County Adoption - Rescue Services to offer low-cost spay and neuter
Apply now for spay or neuter for your pet through Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services. The nonprofit has been awarded a grant to offer low-cost spay and neuter to residents in Bexar, Karnes, Guadalupe, and Wilson counties, while funding ...
Water Wise Workshops June 11, 12; RSVP by June 4
The Texas Water Resources Institute invites community members to a free workshop on Water Wise: Private Wells, Rainwater Harvesting, and Water Smart Lawns, offered on two dates: •Thursday, June 11 — at The Beer Warehouse, 1302 South Second Stre...
LVISD names new girls athletic director
La Vernia ISD has hired Catherine Foerster as its new girls athletic director. After a closed session at the May 18 district board meeting, superintendent Dr. Hensley Cone made the announcement as he introduced Foerster to the trustees. “Coach ...
Elmendorf City Council appoints new mayor, new alderman
Elmendorf has a new mayor and a new alderman, after a series of votes at the May 21 city council meeting. The actions were prompted by the resignation of Mayor Michael Gonzales in April. Alderman Linda Peña Ortiz moved to appoint Alderman Manue...
State's wind projects at a standstill
Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indi...
Floresville High School ACE Race team delivers strong performance
Despite an unusual season marked by weather-related cancellations and limited race opportunities, the Floresville ACE Race Team delivered a strong performance throughout the year. The team competed in two full races and several shortened events...
FEDC board considers firm for hiring new director
[Video below] “What’s the plan to fill the [FEDC executive director] position permanently?” David Ximenez, new Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) board member, asked during a May 21 special meeting. A board of newly appointed members...
It's graduation time!
Caps fly in the air over Mustang Stadium in Nixon May 15, as members of the Nixon-Smiley High School class of 2026 graduate. The ceremony was the first for the schools in the Wilson County News coverage area. Falls City conferred diplomas May 1...
Mountain lion? No. Lightning strike? Yes!
[Video below] In the early hours of May 11, the Holcek family in Floresville awoke to the crackle of lightning and booming crashes of thunder. “My wife woke in fright,” Brian Holcek said. Their dog also barked excitedly. Brian put it down to th...
Wildlife keeps Elmendorf police hopping
You really can’t make this stuff up! The Elmendorf Police Department posted a public service announcement May 20, advising city residents there was a kangaroo loose in the area. “Our sergeant is currently coordinating with the game warden and T...
Stockdale ISD offers athletics camps
The Stockdale ISD Athletics program will offer youth camps this summer for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Camps include: •Girls basketball —June 2-4; kindergarten through second grade, 8:30-10 a.m.; grades 3-6, 10:30 a.m. to no...
Celebrate your graduate in Tomorrow's Leaders
The Wilson County News annual graduation section, Tomorrow’s Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. Now’s the time to celebrate yo...
Team Blue takes the win in STCA volleyball
South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star volleyball showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Blue Team defeated Red Team, 3-1. Roster Laynie Ruple, Falls City (Red Team)Madison Harden, Floresville (Blue Team)Makenna Hertless, Floresville (...
Red Team dominates Blue Team in STCA football
South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star football showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Red Team defeated Blue Team, 28-7. Roster Red Team, coached by La Vernia’s Brian Null: Floresville — Josh Beaty, Dylan Brazell, Dario Gilchrist, Ray...
Bears compete in Beach to Bay Relay Marathan
La Vernia cross country athletes ran in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon in Corpus Christi. This event is the largest relay marathon race in the U.S. and sold out with nearly 10,000 runners May 15. La Vernia runners included Braden Antista, Tyle...
Floresville athletes commit to collegiate athletics
Floresville High School hosted signing day on May 13, for 10 student athletes. These athletes were presented with their families as they committed to their respective colleges and universities. Congratulations! Volleyball Makenna Hertless – Sou...
Red Team captures win in STCA girls basketball
South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star girls basketball showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Red Team defeated Blue Team, 70-50. Roster Red Team:Libby Lee, Falls CityLaynie Ruple, Falls CityAlissa Hilario, FloresvilleLacey Matney, La...
Red overtakes Blue in STCA boys basketball
South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star boys basketball showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Red Team defeated Blue Team, 85-75. Roster Red Team, coached by Floresville’s Robert Brooks: Logan Pawlik, Floresville Sammy Rodriguez, Flore...
Floresville Tigers battle Wimberley Texans in round four
The Floresville Tiger baseball team traveled to Seguin on Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, for games one and two of the Regional Finals series. In game one, the Tigers struggled at bat, but were strong defensively. Junior Jacob Guevara ...
Longtime Wilson County Judge Marvin Quinney passes away; services Tuesday
Former Wilson County Judge Marvin Quinney, 80, has passed away Quinney, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War served as a Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol trooper for more than 25 years. For a short time, after his D...
Floresville Tigers battle Wimberley Texans in round four
The Floresville Tiger baseball team traveled to Seguin on Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, for games one and two of the Regional Finals series. In game one, the Tigers struggled at bat, but were strong defensively. Junior Jacob Gu...
Weather update: Poth High School graduation
While closely monitoring the weather forecast, the Poth Independent School District (ISD) and Poth High School senior class have elected to continue with graduation plans at Jack Lane Field, 1201 E. Westmeyer St., as scheduled tonight, May 21.&...
Meet Yeti -- he's ready for adoption
Yeti is a roughly 2-year-old white Pit mix with the biggest heart and the gentlest soul. Beneath his strong, handsome appearance is truly just one giant baby who wants nothing more than love, attention, and a cozy place to call home. This sweet...
Watermelon Jubilee Coronation set for June 17
Save the date! 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. Witness the coronation o...
Bailee Sherrard is Firstmark/WCN Educator of the Quarter
Congratulations to Stockdale Junior High School coach and teacher Bailee Sherrard, named the Educator of the Quarter by Firstmark Credit Union and the Wilson County News. Sherrard was nominated by Lisa Vrana. “Coach Sherrard works hard every da...
Attend book festival June 5-6 in Floresville!
Meet more than 60 authors at the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, as the library hosts its second book festival. This a free event and perfect for everyone! There were be scheduled meet-...
Master Gardeners to meet May 28
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn how to apply the concept of urban agriculture to reshape the community with a presentation on “Urban Ag Renaissance.” Meeti...
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, May 26, from 10 a...
Simple yet stupendous: Soy-Rubbed Tenderloin
“This really is so simple,” wrote Paula Deen of her recipe for “Soy-Rubbed Tenderloin” in her book, Christmas with Paula Deen, published in 2007. But you don’t have to wait for the holidays to make this roast! It’s perfect for a special family ...
Polish ties
Dorothy Dugi Collins and Rosemary Albert visit during the annual Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation Gala April 19 in Floresville. Article Link
Honoring Thomas Applewhite, a soldier in the War of 1812
Thomas Applewhite was a corporal in the Captain Barnett Company, Mississippi Militia, during the War of 1812. On May 9, 2026, he was honored at his resting place in the Concrete Cemetery near La Vernia by the General Society of the War of 1812 ...
Mainzes celebrate golden anniversary with a cruise
Robby and Joyce Mainz of San Antonio are celebrating 50 years of marriage this year. They were wed April 10, 1976, in St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Antonio. Joyce, who was a CYO softball coach, invited her team members as her special gues...
Winners capture 'Signs of South Texas'
This year’s South Texas Photo Contest participants shared their “Signs of South Texas” treasures and these lucky winners are displayed for your enjoyment here. Read about their entries and remember you can view all entries at www.wilsoncountyne...
Policing the word 'milk'
Editor: Efforts to restrict plant-based products from using the word “milk” are gaining traction again, despite little evidence that consumers are confused (Reuters, April 24, 2026). Most people know exactly what oat milk is — and choose it int...
Memorial Day -- Recommiting to the sacred duty of remembrance
The trumpet calls across the Texas sky, Remember me as I sleep, Say a prayer for me, for I cannot, I gave my last full measure for thee. For soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest.* All gave some… but some gave all. On Monday, May 25,...
Kamala's 'brainstorm' is destroying all the norms
One of the many angry eruptions of the petulant press over Donald Trump is “he’s destroying all our political norms.” Trump is surely a disrupter of politics as usual — and more of a disrupter of the federal bureaucracy in his second term. But ...
California governor's race leaves voters feeling underwhelmed
SAN DIEGO — I’ve said the 2026 California governor’s race is “cursed.” What I mean is there is a weird vibe surrounding the contest to see who should become the top executive of the nation’s most populous state. New York Magazine recently cosig...
Celebrate Foster Appreciation Day May 24 in La Vernia
In honor of Foster Parent Appreciation Month in May, SJRC Texas|Belong and CASA of South Texas will hold a Foster/Adoptive Family Appreciation Day event Sunday, May 24, at the First Baptist Church in La Vernia. The event will take place Sunday ...
Copas honored by West Texas A-M as Outstanding Graduate Student
CANYON — West Texas A&M University’s Department of History recognized outstanding students and scholarships at a year-end luncheon May 7; among the honorees was Joshua Copas of Floresville. Copas, a graduate student in history from Floresvi...
Look, don't touch -- leave baby wildlife where you find them
Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year,...
Some hidden benefits to shopping local -- health and time
The economic impact of shopping within one’s community is significant. Though estimates vary and are always open to fluctuation, a recent survey from American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business indicated roughy 67 cents...
Trials are good for you; the testing of faith brings growth
The Christian life has been described as “heading into a storm, in a storm, or coming out of a storm.” The question for the believer is not if trials will come, but what to do when they do come. In the early morning hours of May 8 my cell phone...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Brittany N. Ryan, 29, of Floresville pleaded “guilty” April 30 to a charge of hindering the apprehension or prosecution of a known...
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met May 8 and returned indictments in 26 cases. The following 15 individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment June 18: •Marianna C. Gavaghan, 32, of La Vernia was indicted on a charge of assault of...
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...
Saspamco parish honors May Queen, Mother of the Year
It is a continuing tradition, since 1963, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Saspamco to honor the Blessed Mother in May by naming the parish May Queen and Mother of the Year on Mother’s Day, during the celebration of Mass. This y...
New mayor for St. Hedwig -- city's first since 2014
[Video below] After serving as the mayor of St. Hedwig since 2014, Dee Grimm has decided to leave the position. Taking her place will be the newly elected mayor, John Hafner. Grimm administered the oaths of office to Hafner, who ran unopposed, ...
Munoz on July 4 event: 'We'll honor a contract if it's there'
[Video below] Vendors and small business owners filled the Floresville City Council chamber May 14 to address their “growing distrust” amid alleged changes to the city’s Fourth of July event. Among those in attendance was Krista Scott with Vani...
An underlying lack of character and respect
Dear Dave, I just got married a week ago, and my husband and I are already having problems. While we were single, we practiced doing budgets together, and we agreed to follow your plan and get out of debt. The other day, we sat down to our firs...
Texas Veterans Commission chair calls for Memorial Day moment of remembrance
AUSTIN — Ahead of Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission is encouraging Texans to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Texas is home to more than 1.5 million veterans and thousands of family m...
Memorial Day events, ceremonies
American Legion Post 38 plans Memorial Day ceremony American Legion Post 38 invites the community to their annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25. A convoy will depart from the Walmart parking lot at 9:45 a.m., with an arrival time at t...
Rep. De La Cruz sets hours in Floresville
*Update on 5/27/2026 – Rep. De La Cruz's office has changed this opportunity to meet with staff to June 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. Staff from U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s office will be available to meet with residents on Wednesday, May 27, from ...
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. Wilson County Economic Development Corp. Meeting:: Regular meeting, May 12, 11:30- 1:15 p...
City of Elmendorf announces Stage 3 water restrictions
The city of Elmendorf has announced Stage 3 water restrictions until further notice. Under Stage 3, all water customers served by the city water system should reduce water consumption; specific prohibitions and limitations apply. This includes:...
Early voting in runoffs ends Friday
Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26. On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are: •U.S. Senate: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton •Texas attorney general: Mayes Middl...
FACEBOOK LIVE WINNER
Wilson County News’ WCN Live fans receive their 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 d...
FEDC interim executive director steps down
Six weeks after being appointed as interim executive director for the Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC), Monica Veliz has given her retirement notice. The FEDC board accepted the notice from Veliz, a former assistant city manager fo...
Floresville ISD names Failing as new high school band director
The Floresville Independent School District [ISD] has announced Chase Failing as the new band director for Floresville High School. Failing will replace Jim Cathey, who will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Failing brings a strong ...
Floresville mayor, new city councilman take oaths of office
In a brief special meeting May 11, the Floresville City Council certified the vote totals and declared the winners of the May 2 city council election. Floresville City Secretary Evelyn Garcia announced the results of the canvass of the election...
A crash, a community, and a second chance: Chet Eastin's road to recovery
On Feb. 28, Chet Eastin was doing what most people do without thinking — sitting at a red light, waiting for it to change. Seconds later, his life changed. “I heard someone honking and looked up,” Eastin said. “Then I saw a dump truck just smas...
Council makes sweeping changes to FEDC board
[Video below] FLORESVILLE — The Floresville Economic Development Corp. board will soon have a new makeup, following changes implemented May 14 by the Floresville City Council. The council approved a new selection policy for boards and committee...
Area residents named to SNHU spring honors lists
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has named the following students to the Spring 2026 honors lists: •President’s List — Piper Pappas of Stockdale, Jaymie Portwood of Poth, Tyra Wilcox and Wyatt Holdcroft of Floresville, and Elouise Marti...
Celebrate your graduate in Tomorrow's Leaders
The Wilson County News annual graduation section, Tomorrow’s Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. Now’s the time to celebrate yo...
Tyler Conn receives scholarship
Nina McChesney presents a scholarship May 5 from the Floresville Chapter 271 Order of the Eastern Star to Tyler Conn, a senior at Poth High School. Arti...
Young leaders invited to apply for ambassador program
Applications are now open for the Keep Texas Beautiful Young Texan Ambassador Program, a unique statewide opportunity for youth ages 15-25 to grow as environmental leaders. This nine-month youth environmental leadership program empowers youth t...
Students can learn to cook Polish recipes
Get ready for a summer full of flavor, fun, and hands-on cooking adventures, as the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria hosts Polish cooking classes for students from the third to 12th grades! Don’t delay — RSVPs are needed by Thursday, May 2...
THSCA names 19 area athletes to Academic All-State baseball teams
Congratulations to the 19 area high school athletes named by the Texas High School Coaches Association to its Academic All-State Teams for baseball. East Central First team — Patrick Ellison Honorable Mention — Gonzalo Martinez and Joaquin Rent...
THSCA names area students to Academic All-State teams for track
Congratulations to the athletes from six area high schools named by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) to the Academic All- State Teams for boys and girls track. East Central Girls track — Aubrey Pew, Elite Team. Falls City Girls...
Poth athletes make high marks at State
Congratulations to Poth High School senior Brooklyn Albert and freshman Sidney Ortiz, for their impressive finishes at the State Track and Field Meet for 3A girls in Austin May 14. Brooklyn placed fifth in the 3200-meter run and fourth in the 1...
Falls City track and field athletes rack up medals at State
Falls City High School sent six standout athletes to the 2A UIL Track & Field State Meet held at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin May 15. A season of grit and determination culminated into a day for these athletes to shine, bringing home multip...
Registration open for San Antonio River Foundation summer camps
The San Antonio River Foundation invites children ages 7-13 to apply for summer camps at Confluence Park, 310 Mitchell Street in San Antonio. Nature of Art Camp is offered for children ages 7-9 on July 6-10 or July 13-17. During this camp, stud...
Lady Hornets softball finishes season as Regional Finals Champions
The East Central Lady Hornets softball team faced Buda Johnson in one game May 14 to determine the Regional Championship. The Lady Hornets fought hard, but ultimately fell, 4-6. The East Central softball team had a phenomenal season with an ove...
STOCKDALE ATHLETES COMPETE AT STATE
Stockdale High School track and field athletes compete at the 3A State Track and Field Meet in Austin May 14. Article Link
Floresville star Kaden Cypert claims State Championship title
Floresville High School Track and Field athletes competed against the best in Texas May 14 at the UIL 4A State Track & Field Championships in Austin. Taking the top spot, sophomore Kaden Cypert capped off an incredible season by becoming th...
Fans send off the Tigers
Parents, siblings, and friends showed their support with a sendoff May 14 as the Floresville High School Tigers baseball team headed out to face Robstown in the Regional Semifinals series of the playoffs. The Tigers were escorted in fashion by ...
William Marshall is third at State Tennis Championship
Floresville High School junior William Marshall competed in the 2026 UIL 4A State Boys Singles Tennis Championship May 7-8 at Annemarie Tennis Center in San Antonio. William had a first-round bye, placing him in the Quarterfinals (Round of 8), ...
Tigers are Regional Semifinal Champions
The Floresville High School Tiger varsity baseball team took on Robstown in the Regional Semifinals series. This was the Tigers’ third trip to the Regional Semifinals, and the Tigers swept the Robstown Cottonpickers in two games May 14-15. The ...
Tiger baseball sendoff is May 20
Show community spirit for the Floresville High School Tiger baseball team as they head to Seguin to start game one in the Regional Finals Championship series with Wimberley. Wave your signs, ring your bells, and cheer on the Tigers to send them...
Meet Blanca -- she's ready for adoption
This beautiful girl has been waiting for her forever home since November, and we can’t believe she’s still here. Blanca is about a year and a half old and has come such a long way since arriving at the shelter. When she first came in, she was v...
Meet Blanca -- she's ready for adoption
This beautiful girl has been waiting for her forever home since November, and we can’t believe she’s still here. Blanca is about a year and a half old and has come such a long way since arriving at the shelter. When she first came in, she was v...
1st Marine Division Clay Shoot May 23
The Alamo Chapter of the 1st Marine Division Association will hold its 2026 Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, May 23, at the National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road in San Antonio. Registration for the shooting competition will start at 8 a.m....
1st Marine Division Clay Shoot May 23
The Alamo Chapter of the 1st Marine Division Association will hold its 2026 Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, May 23, at the National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road in San Antonio. Registration for the shooting competition will start at 8 a.m....
Explore Helton Nature Park during night hike May 15
Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike this Friday, May 15, to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call John William Helton San Antonio River Nature Park home. Learn about native plants and wildlife in a fun and exciting...
Explore Helton Nature Park during night hike May 15
Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike this Friday, May 15, to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call John William Helton San Antonio River Nature Park home. Learn about native plants and wildlife in a fun and exciting...
American Legion Post 539 picnic May 17
The community is invited to the American Legion Post 539 annual picnic fundraiser on Sunday, May 17, at 14410 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Plates will include barbecue brisket and sausage with all the trimmings for . Serving begins at 10:45 a.m. an...
American Legion Post 539 picnic May 17
The community is invited to the American Legion Post 539 annual picnic fundraiser on Sunday, May 17, at 14410 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Plates will include barbecue brisket and sausage with all the trimmings for . Serving begins at 10:45 a.m. an...
The 'mystery' ingredient makes a difference!
“I found this recipe in a box of recipes and newspaper clippings that came to me after my grandmother died,” said Wilson County News Editor Nannette Kilbey-Smith. The recipe for “Blackeyed Peas, Spanish Style” was included in the “Sara’s Swap S...
The 'mystery' ingredient makes a difference!
“I found this recipe in a box of recipes and newspaper clippings that came to me after my grandmother died,” said Wilson County News Editor Nannette Kilbey-Smith. The recipe for “Blackeyed Peas, Spanish Style” was included in the “Sara’s Swap S...
READ ALL OVER WINNER
Janie Luna, along with Robert and Esmeralda Sanchez, all of Poth, traveled to Buenos Aries, Argentina, to visit Alfred Luna. Their vacation included many tourist sites including Vina del Mar, Chile, where they visited the Flower Clock. Take you...
READ ALL OVER WINNER
Janie Luna, along with Robert and Esmeralda Sanchez, all of Poth, traveled to Buenos Aries, Argentina, to visit Alfred Luna. Their vacation included many tourist sites including Vina del Mar, Chile, where they visited the Flower Clock. Take you...
Young entrepreneurs set up shop at book store
Conner Michalski, 12, (left) tends to his selection of bookmarks, while his brother, Schrader Michalski, 11, promotes the sale of trading cards to Wyatt Cruger, 8, of Helotes and his mother, Lindsey Pruski of Poth, during a Young Entrepreneurs ...
Young entrepreneurs set up shop at book store
Conner Michalski, 12, (left) tends to his selection of bookmarks, while his brother, Schrader Michalski, 11, promotes the sale of trading cards to Wyatt Cruger, 8, of Helotes and his mother, Lindsey Pruski of Poth, during a Young Entrepreneurs ...
Remembering when trains ran through Floresville
Mary Lou Sanchez, “born and raised in Floresville,” displays a photo of herself as a young woman on the ladder of a boxcar in the days when the railroad ranthroughFloresville.SheattendedaaMay9eventattheoldrailroad depot on Trail Street in Flore...
Remembering when trains ran through Floresville
Mary Lou Sanchez, “born and raised in Floresville,” displays a photo of herself as a young woman on the ladder of a boxcar in the days when the railroad ranthroughFloresville.SheattendedaaMay9eventattheoldrailroad depot on Trail Street in Flore...
The New York Times hunts for an anonymous white male dissent
Leftists in the media cannot stand the idea that Team Trump is coming to the defense of white males at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They believe white males should never file a complaint, given their centuries of massive white m...
The New York Times hunts for an anonymous white male dissent
Leftists in the media cannot stand the idea that Team Trump is coming to the defense of white males at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They believe white males should never file a complaint, given their centuries of massive white m...
Barney Frank speaks
Republicans are dancing on the grave. They really were afraid of losing the House and with reason. Their leader, the president, is sinking like a rock. That should hurt them, but only so much. The decision of the Virginia Supreme Court to throw...
Barney Frank speaks
Republicans are dancing on the grave. They really were afraid of losing the House and with reason. Their leader, the president, is sinking like a rock. That should hurt them, but only so much. The decision of the Virginia Supreme Court to throw...
Roadrunner: Elusive, swift, but caught on camera!
Elmendorf city Councilman George Dziuk Jr. managed to snap photos of this elusive visitor to his property May 5. Roadrunners, known for their swiftness — they’ve been reported to run up to 26 mph — are good hunters, according to the Texas Parks...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Wilson County Commissioners Court (front) is joined May 11 by representatives (back) from Camino Real Community Services, after commissioners approved a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness month. The agency provides counseling...
Commissioners proclaim May as Community Action Month
Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) Community Services Coordinator Nina Ruiz (back l-r) and Board Chair Betty Hernandez hold a proclamation May 11 as the Wilson County Commissioners Court (front) proclaims May as Community Action M...
Local musicians entertain at Music in the Park event
Musicians Fermin Rocha of Poth (l-r), accordionist Marco Martinez of Floresville, and Poli “Roli Poli” Barcenez of Floresville unite for a photo May 9 during “Music in the Park” at the amphitheater in Floresville River Park, hosted by the City ...
Eagle Scout project benefits shelter for dogs in Nixon
A detail of Scouts donated a day’s work May 2 to benefit the Passion for Paws Memorial Animal Shelter in Nixon. The Scouts, members of Troop 118 from La Vernia, used materials supplied by American Legion Post 547 in Nixon to build a bench for p...
Honoring Our Local Officers
Our nation’s police work hard every day to ensure safety and order in our communities, and we’re grateful for their dedication, skill, courage, and sacrifice.
Thriving Hearts Crisis Center launches spring giving campaign: Safety Can't Wait
SEGUIN — Safety can’t wait. Right now, individuals and families across Guadalupe, Gonzales, Karnes, and Wilson counties are facing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. When they reach out, they need immediate suppo...
TCEQ plans public meeting for HK Bella's Ranch wastewater plant permit
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...
Did you have the meanest mother in the world?
Sunday was Mother’s Day. Not all mothers are the same, and our experiences vary greatly. That’s why the following story is so interesting. Perhaps you had a mother like this one. I don’t know where this story comes from or who the author is. “W...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Rodney D. Wigley, 40, of Floresville was found “not guilty” by a jury April 25, on a charge of assault of a family member by imped...
Flights in WWII biplane to honor Texas veterans
Touchstone Communities and the Texas State Veterans Board are partnering with nonpro.t Dream Flights to honor Texas senior veterans on Memorial Day with flights in a 1943 Boeing Stearman open-cockpit biplane — the same aircraft used to train U....
Memorial Day office closures
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 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 ...
Scammer wants to track driver while he 'turns himself in'
Clever schemers with nefarious intentions continue to come up with new ways to try to take advantage of people. Two Falls City residents were the recent targets of a scam by phone. Crystal and Jeffery Heubaum were driving April 28 when the call...
The executor has one job
Dear Dave, My wife and her siblings each inherited about ,000 when their dad passed away. One of her siblings, who was named executor of the estate, told my wife that she plans to withhold the money from one of their siblings. She said it’s bec...
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...
State sales-tax revenue totaled $4.7 billion in April
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled .7 billion in April, 9.8 percent more than in April 2025. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April. T...
Citizen Emergency Response Team training canceled
A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course scheduled for May 15-17 has been canceled. The purpose of the course, sponsored by the Wilson County Office of Emergency Management, is to train citizen volunteers on how to prepa...
Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety law
Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt....
New ambulances for Wilson County ESD 3 EMS
Wilson County ESD 3 EMS recently announced the arrival of its two new ambulances, with a new look! The district was advised last November by Frazier, the manufacturer, that the two vehicles should be ready for delivery in the spring. ESD 3, whi...
Jim Cathey to retire as Floresville band director; reception May 21
The Floresville High School Band Boosters invite community members, band alumni and parents, and the Floresville Independent School District community to join them Thursday, May 21, to honor high school Band Director Jim Cathey. Cathey is retir...
City of Floresville offers paid student internships
The City of Floresville invites high school students ages 16-18 to apply for its Student Internship Program by Friday, May 22. This paid 8–12-week program is designed to give local students real world experience in public service, in partnershi...
City of Floresville invites charter review applicants
Volunteers are invited to apply for the Floresville Charter Review Committee; those selected will review the existing city charter and recommend changes and/or amendments to the charter to the Floresville City Council. Residency within city lim...
FISD Superintendent Gilstrap resigns, trustees OK land sale
Effective at end of June, Jason Gilstrap will no longer be the superintendent of the Floresville Independent School District (ISD). After five years as the district’s superintendent, Gilstrap submitted his resignation, which was accepted by the...
Ancira Ford named Business of the Month
Members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce visit Ancira Ford May 8, to name the dealership the chamber’s Business of the Month for May. The Ford dealership, located at 501 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville, sells new and used cars, trucks,...
Train enthusiasts gather in Floresville
Robert Casarez checks out his “speeder,” a 1983 railroad track inspection car that he transported from San Antonio for a display on National Train Day, May 9, at Floresville’s old railroad depot. Those attending Saturday’s “meet and greet” revi...
Neff receives 'Face of Youth' scholarship from Floresville Opry
Carol Chitty, Wilson County Historical Society president (left) and Viola Henke, Floresville Opry producer present high school senior Henry Neff with a [post_excerpt],000 “Face of the Youth Award for Classic Country Music” scholarship at the Ma...
Event welcomes ideas about future Floresville railroad museum
Gary Rodriguez, president of the San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum, makes a point during the Floresville Heritage and Railroad Museum’s first National Train Day event May 9 to share an artist’s concept of a restored railroad track crossing T...
Goliad Road landowners propose homes, connection to Floresville Business Loop 181
[Video below] Father-and-son owners of land on Goliad Road are aiming to develop homes on the 40- acre site and establish an access point from the street to Business Loop 181. Gabriel Andonie and his father, Victor, discussed their idea — which...
Family loses racehorses, stables to fire
FLORESVILLE — A local family has lost their stable, where they spent more than 20 years training racehorses, to a fire. Elida and Ignacio Bustamante are second generation horse trainers who moved to Floresville in 2003. Elida’s father spent a l...
Local students receive All American Scholar Awards
Claire Laskowski and Alyssa Pawelek of Falls City, Brady McClure and Magdalyn Moczygemba of Poth, and Halle Orth of Floresville have been selected to receive the 2025-26 All American Scholar Award, sponsored by Catholic Life Insurance. Each yea...
EC baseball team volunteers in beautification event
Members of the East Central High School baseball team, along with Harmony Elementary School staff and families, volunteer to help beautify the elementary school campus during a Love Your School event.
Stockdale track and field athletes qualify for State
Stockdale track and field athletes competed in the Regional track meet May 1-2 in Seguin and secured eight State qualifiers. Congratulations! State qualifiers Peyton Mills - high jump Cooper Warrick – 3200-meter run Jersey Brantley - 4x100-mete...
Students can learn, explore, stay active through East Central ISD camps
Summer is full of opportunities for students to learn, explore, and stay active through Summer@ ECISD, hosted by the East Central Independent School District (ISD). Camp Explore offers a wide range of enrichment camps designed to engage both mi...
Poth Junior High School HONOR ROLL
Semester 2 Cycle 2 Sixth grade All A’s: Sawyer Albert, Beau Brockman, Christian Escobedo, Xuya Fan, Cheyenne Frank, Molly Harton, Cambree Holloway, Kaylee Holloway, Tinley Hosek, Brennen Pape, Kade Posey, Kyler Poth, Anna Powell, Jase Richardso...
Cheer on area athletes in STCA All-Star Games this Saturday in Floresville
The South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) will hold its All-Star showcase games this Saturday, May 16, in Floresville. The lineup includes volleyball at 10 a.m., boys basketball at noon, and girls basketball at 2 p.m., all in the Floresville H...
Poth Mighty Pirate Band performs in Battle of Flowers Band Festival
The Poth High School Mighty Pirate Band is ready April 23 to participate in the Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium during Fiesta San Antonio. The Mighty Pirate Band was one of three area bands to perform as a feature band in the f...
Garrett Baumann named Baseball All-Conference
SAN ANGELO — Eight players on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, including Garrett Baumann of Poth, brought home a total of 11 Lone Star Conference postseason honors for their performances during the 2026 regular season. Highlighti...
FLORESVILLE IMPACT CLAIMS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SEGUIN
Floresville Impact 10U is all smiles after capturing the Championship at the National Championship Sports Cinco de Mayo Tournament in Seguin May 2, finishing the weekend undefeated. Strong hitting and steady defense carried the team through a c...
Softball playoff updates
Congratulations to the softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area continuing in the playoffs. Regional Finals •East Central vs Johnson, one game – one winner! May 14, 7:30 pm, Northside #2 Regional Semifinals •East Central def. Clar...
Pirettes complete season as Area Champions
The Poth Pirette varsity softball team fell to Santa Gertrudis, 0-2, in a best-of-three game series during Regional Semifinals play May 8. The Pirettes fell in game one on May 7, 0-13. On May 8, Poth returned for game two and fought hard but ul...
LADY HORNETS WIN REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
The East Central Lady Hornets advance to the Regional Finals in their bid for State. The Lady Hornets defeated Clark 15-0 in game one May 7. East Central kept the playoffs alive in their 14-6 win over Clark May 8 in game two. The Lady Hornets w...
Baseball playoff updates
Congratulations to the baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for continuing in the playoffs. Regional Semifinals •Floresville vs Robstown Game 1: May 14, 7 pm, at Coastal Bend College Game 2: May 15, 5 pm, at Coastal Bend Colle...
Floresville ISD accepts resignation of Superintendent Jason Gilstrap
The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees has officially accepted the resignation of Superintendent Jason Gilstrap, effective at the end of June. Gilstrap, who will be transitioning to serve as deputy superintendent at...
Primary Runoff Election May 26, 2026
Unofficial Results from Wilson County Early Voting Locations: May 18-22 Main Location: Wilson County Courthouse Annex III-Elections Office, 1103 4th St., Bldg. B, Ste. 101, Floresville Monday, May 18 – Friday, May 22, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. BRANCH Locat...
Meet Balto -- he's ready for adoption
This sweet boy is about a year old and ready to find his forever home! Balto is full of personality — he loves giving hugs and will flash you the cutest smiles that are guaranteed to brighten your day. Balto has been living outside, so we’re no...
Make Mom a sweet treat
Serves 4 5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped or broken up into smaller pieces 4 to 6 chocolate covered dinner mints, chopped 4 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon powdered gelati...
Remember the Alamo' after-hours tour returns
Explore the heroes and events behind the Alamo story with a special after-hours “Remember the Alamo” guided tour on Friday, May 22, from 6-7 p.m. The popular tour includes entry into the Church and the Alamo Exhibit in the Ralston Family Collec...
Try contra dancing May 9 in San Antonio
Gather a friend or two and have some fun Saturday, May 9, from 7-10 p.m. at the contra dance at Our Lady of the Lake University! All are welcome. No partners are necessary. All dances are taught. The dance is accessible to all ages and abilitie...
Enjoy dominoes, square dancing at Aging Gracefully
Plan now to attend one or both of Aging Gracefully’s events: •May 6 — The Alamo Area Square and Round Dance Association performance •May 13 — Mexican Train Dominoes and potluck Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch program sponsored by the La Vern...
Master Gardeners plan plant swap
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold a plant swap on Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville. Bring a plant to trade for another plant. Plants or rooted cuttings m...
Enjoy Bunco for Books May 9
Plan now to roll the dice to help support the Wilson County Public Libraries at Bunco for Books, a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Wilson County Public Libraries. Grab your friends and family and head to the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County P...
Celebrate your graduate in 'Tomorrow's Leaders'
The Wilson County News annual high school graduation section, Tomorrow’s Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. Now’s the time to ...
Adopt a pet during 'Empty the Shelter' event
Mark your calendars for Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event through May 17 at the Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services in Floresville. The event provides critical relief by helping thousands of animals find loving homes, par...
The angels are bowling!
During the recent rounds of thunderstorms, I shared a short video clip on social media of some lightning in the evening sky. A friend responded, saying, “I was told when I was a kid, that was God moving his furniture when it was thundering and ...
Whatever you call it, it's delicious!
“We called it cobbler, but it really is a cross between a pie and a cobbler,” said Wilson County News Publisher Elaine Kolodziej, of this recipe for Blueberry Sonker. She found this dessert in the May 2026 issue of Southern Living magazine and ...
Tedford graduates cum laude!
La Vernia High School graduate Braden Tedford has earned his Criminal Justice/Criminology and Psychology Degrees (Dec. 2025) cum laude at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Commencement is May 7, at Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum in San An...
Celebrating Polish heritage at Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation Gala
On April 19, the Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation (FLMF) held its annual Gala, and this year the event included a special celebration for Monsignor Frank Kurzaj, “Fr. Frank,” in honor of the 50th anniversary of his presbyteral ordination an...
Your talent can be your side hustle
Dear Dave, I’m currently in Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I’ve been intense about paying off debt. I make about ,000 a year in sales and recently received a tax refund of ,400. I have an idea to use the refund money to open a trailer rental bus...
Correct this math
Editor: Re: Letter, “A day late and a dollar short,” April 22 Google is spending a massive pile of cash to build the largest AI facility on the planet in South Korea. The average citizen can understand from this that the AI intrusion into their...
Livestock owner unfairly labeled
Editor: Re:“Owner faces animal cruelty charges,” April 29 I am writing in defense of the owner of the cattle pictured from the St. Hedwig area in Wilson County News. I no longer raise cattle, but did for a couple of decades or more. The cattle ...
The elitist media despise black conservatives
Black conservatives perennially face the slur that they’re “not really black” if they aren’t on the Left. Not only that, they are tools of white racists if they dissent from the NAACP hard line. When the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn a ra...
The Maine Senate race
It was the 78-year-old two-term Governor against a 41-year-old oyster farmer who has never held office. Chuck Schumer convinced the Governor, Janet Mills, that she had the best chance of defeating Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Maybe so, b...
What is too hot for tomatoes?
Q: My tomato plants are lovely and blooming. Some of the fruit has set. However, our nights are turning warm, and I am getting worried. What is the hottest temperature that the tomatoes can have and still set fruit? A: I am going to paraphrase ...
Line dancing gets a fiesta twist in Floresville
Participants in the Connally Memorial “I Heart Health” line dancing class celebrate fiesta with folklorico dancing April 20 in the First Baptist Church of Floresville family building. Learn more at https://www.connallymmc.org/for-patients/welln...
NSDAR honors former teacher Margaret Wortham
On Tuesday, April 14, the La Vernia-based National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Susanna Dickinson chapter welcomed out-of-town guests from San Antonio and Florida. Denise Jacobs, daughter of chapter member Debby Owen, was sworn...
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 ...
Multistate coalition secures victory against Live Nation to end live entertainment monopoly
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a verdict that Live Nation Entertainment Inc.and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (“Live Nation”) are liable for monopolizing multiple markets in the ticketing and live entertainment in...
Multistate coalition secures victory against Live Nation to end live entertainment monopoly
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a verdict that Live Nation Entertainment Inc.and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (“Live Nation”) are liable for monopolizing multiple markets in the ticketing and live entertainment in...
FBI seeks victims of Victor Daniel 'Danny' Almaguer
The FBI’s Corpus Christi Resident Agency is seeking to identify potential victims of Victor Daniel “Danny” Almaguer, the owner of Danny’s Tires in Corpus Christi. Almaguer was recently arrested and remains in custody for wire fraud, aggravated ...
FBI seeks victims of Victor Daniel 'Danny' Almaguer
The FBI’s Corpus Christi Resident Agency is seeking to identify potential victims of Victor Daniel “Danny” Almaguer, the owner of Danny’s Tires in Corpus Christi. Almaguer was recently arrested and remains in custody for wire fraud, aggravated ...
Correction
The floor of the old Hotel Sutherland is not part of the floor of the Sutherland Springs Community Building, as stated in “The past comes alive at Wilson County History and Heritage Festival” in our April 22 issue. The floor of the community bu...
Children's Alliance of South Texas recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, community leaders and local officials across Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle, and Wilson counties have issued formal proclamations to raise awareness about child abuse prevention and to r...
Let's be honest -- with God, ourselves, and the church
In 1999, a number of Turkish villages were destroyed by a massive earthquake. Sadly, this could have been avoided. Thirty years prior, the villagers had been warned by scientists that certain towns were situated on top of a major fault line. Th...
St. Hedwig community honors Fr. Bill with memorial bench
On Sunday, April 19, despite adverse weather, 80 parishioners and community members gathered in the St. Hedwig City Park for a special commemoration. A park bench honoring our beloved Father Bill Zadora was situated in a prominent place and ble...
Scottish bagpipes honor Southern soldiers
Bagpiper William Jones of New Braunfels plays “Amazing Grace” during Decoration Day ceremonies April 26 at the Confederate Cemetery in San Antonio. “Piper Bill,” a former La Vernia resident, joined other people at this year’s memorial in paying...
Local District Courts observe Juror Appreciation Week
Juror Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first week of May. The 81st and 218th District Courts proudly observed Jury Appreciation Week, honoring the invaluable service and commitment of the citizens who perform the essential duty of jur...
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. Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meet...
Nation plans 'Rededicate 250' in Washington, D.C.
On Sunday, May 17, Americans from across the nation will gather on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, a faith event that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. Set before the U.S C...
American Legion Post 38 plans May, June meetings
American Legion Post 38 will hold monthly meetings every second Thursday of the month, from 7-9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Floresville. Members and guests will share a meal together, discuss post business, plan events, and address vete...
County Republicans to meet May 19
The Wilson County Republican Party will hold its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in the Wilson County Justice Center, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information, go to wilsoncountyrepublicanparty.org....
1812 dedication ceremony at Concrete Cemetery
The David Crockett Chapter of the General Society of the War of 1812 will conduct a dedication ceremony for War of 1812 veteran Thomas Applewhite of La Vernia on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the Concrete...
Conoco Phillips contributes to CASA
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas Development Manager Bill Morang (second from right) and Executive Director Joni Garcia (second from left) accept a donation of ,500 from staff of Conoco Phillips to support their volunteer...
Wilson County News announces primary runoff candidates' forum
The Wilson County News invites candidates in the May 21 Republican and Democratic party primary runoff elections to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication...
Stockdale ISD bond passes; Poth voters re-elect Mayor Chrystal Eckel
In local elections that saw light voter turnout, voters have approved a bond election for the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) and re-elected Chrystal Eckel as mayor of Poth, along with returning two members of the Falls City ISD boa...
Gray qualifies for National Senior Games
Lynette Gray of La Vernia will represent her community and Texas in the National Senior Games in 2027, after competing in her new age group, ages 55-59, in the Texas Senior Games recently. In bowling March 5, Gray earned the silver medal; in ja...
High gas prices eating into Texans' budgets
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from .55 in early February to .91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around a gallon. The average Texan now spends 3 a month on gasoline, according to a study repor...
Celebrate with Fr. Frank May 11!
All parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville, along with community members, are invited to a special celebration on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m., to honor former parish priest Father Frank Kurzaj on his 75th birthday and the 50t...
Barbara Brown receives Golden Star Award
Floresville Order of Eastern Star Chapter 271 members Jesse Ramos and Nina McChesney award the Golden Star Award to Barbara Brown (center) April 27. This is the highest award a chapter can give to a member. The award recognizes a member who giv...
FEDC approves assistant director salary, power plans for old FELPS HQ
[Video below] The Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) approved a salary of more than ,000 for the corporation’s new assistant executive director. During a special meeting April 27, the corporation held an executive session to discuss ...
Wheels rolling in right direction for old Floresville depot
Floresville’s former San Antonio & Aransas Pass railway depot — in bad need of repair — is about to get a new lease on life. The city of Floresville is finalizing an agreement to turn the historical train station over to the Floresville Her...
Taking care of the Cibolo Creek watershed
[Video below] The Mid and Lower Cibolo Creek is in need of protection, and stakeholders are continuing efforts to ensure the creek’s preservation remains a topic of conversation. Generational landowners, water experts and protection advocates, ...
Floresville voters re-elect Mayor Gloria Cantu
FLORESVILLE — Gloria Morales Cantu will soon begin a second term as mayor of the City of Floresville. When the votes were counted May 2, Gloria Cantu emerged victorious against Marissa Ximenez in the two-way race for mayor. Ximenez currently se...
Flying the stars and stripes
Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights aerial demonstration team descend with Old Glory over Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio during The Great Texas Airshow, held May 2-3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The show included demonstratio...
Falls City celebrates State qualifiers
The Falls City Beavers and Beaverettes competed at Regionals, May 1 and May 2 in Kingsville. The Beaverettes were the overall runner-up with 86 points. Regional track meet results and Falls City State qualifiers: Long jump – second, Keandra Joh...
McReynolds inducted into Alpha Chi
Julianne McReynolds of Falls City was recently elected to membership in the Alpha Chi honor society chapter of Angelo State University. To be eligible for membership, students must rank in the top 10 percent of seniors at their school, or in th...
THSCA names area athletes to Academic All-State Tennis Teams
Congratulations to the athletes from five area high schools who’ve been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Academic All-State Tennis Teams. East Central •Second Team — Juliette Sandoval, Grace Christian, and Faith Corona •Hono...
LADY HORNETS ARE AREA CHAMPIONS
East Central Lady Hornet softball team is celebrated during a playoff sendoff April 30. The Lady Hornets defeated Harlingen in two games April 30 and May 1. They were victorious 4-2 and 18-5 and earned the Area Championship title. The Lady Horn...
Poth shows strength at Regional meet, sends two to State
Poth High School track and field athletes competed in the Regional track meet May 1-2 in Seguin and earned high marks. Results are as follows: •Brooklyn Albert – first, 3200-meter; second, 1600-meter; third, 800-meter (State qualifier) •Sidney ...
4-H invites applicants for Food Science Summer Camp opportunity
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program invites incoming ninth through 12th grade 4-H members to apply by May 15 for “On the Road with Food Science” summer learning camp at Texas Tech University. During the June 16-18 camp, participants will ex...
Brady McClure is PACT scholarship recipient
The Polish American Council of Texas (PACT) is honored to announce the winners of their 2026 Essay Scholarship Contest: •Brady McClure of Poth, who will be attending the University of Incarnate Word •Chloe Cureton of Hockley, who will be attend...
Softball playoff updates
Congratulations to the softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Regional Semifinals •East Central vs Clark – Game 1: May 7, 6 pm, Northside Softball Complex Field No. 2, 7001 Culebra Rd., San Antonio...
Baseball playoff updates
Congratulations to the baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Area •Floresville TBD •La Vernia vs Davenport: Game 1: May 7, 6 pm, at Long Creek HS Game 2: May 8, 6 pm, at Long Creek HS Game 3: if n...
St. Mary's Catholic Church celebrates confirmation Mass
Confirmandi gather April 20 at the altar in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stockdale, following their confirmation by San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS. Celebrating are (l-r) Calvin Cowey, Kierstyn Fey, Jacob Vasquez, Confirmati...
Tigers celebrate seniors
The Floresville High School varsity Tigers baseball team hosted Senior Night following their Bi-District playoff game one against Cuero April 29. The seniors were recognized along with their parents after taking the win, 5-2. Congratulations!
Floresville track and field athletes compete at Regionals, send three to State
Floresville High School track and field athletes competed at Regionals May 1-2 in Kingsville. Competing at Regionals were: •Carley Lang, long jump •Alexis Scott, 400-meter •Alexis Doege, 800-meter •Nora Felan, 3200-meter and 1600-meter •Teegan ...
Floresville's William Marshall is tennis State qualifier
Making history at Floresville High School is junior tennis athlete William Marshall. That’s because he won the UIL 4A Regional Tennis Championship April 18, at the Alamo Heights Tennis Center to Qualify for the 4A Tennis State Championship brac...
Tigers are Bi-District Champions
The Floresville High School Tigers varsity baseball team took the Bi-District win against Cuero in two games, as the Tigers continued the playoff tradition. The Tigers hosted game one at home April 29, which was met with lots of spirit from Tig...
Heavy rainfall prompts road closures
Wilson County officials have closed several roads in response to heavy rainfall Friday, May 1. The following roads have been closed: •Zuehl Crossing on C.R. 440 •Scull Crossing on C.R. 347 •1400 block of C.R. 105 •C.R. 215, C.R. 219, and C.R. 2...
Wilson, Guadalupe, nearby counties under flash flood
The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antnio has issued a flash flood watch for portions of South Central Texas, including Wilson, Guadalupe, Bexar, and nearby counties, through Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m., as a weather system brings storms to t...
Wilson, Guadalupe, nearby counties under flash flood watch
The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antnio has issued a flash flood watch for portions of South Central Texas, including Wilson, Guadalupe, Bexar, and nearby counties, through Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m., as a weather system brings storms to t...
Meet, Brantley, our foster dog of the week
Brantley is a handsome white pit mix, around 6 months old, with a heart as big as his puppy energy! This sweet boy loves to romp, roll, and play with anyone who’s willing to join in on the fun. After a rough start to life, he’s more than ready ...
UnitedHealthcare expands doula offering nationwide
UnitedHealthcare has announced the national expansion of its doula offering, now available to people enrolled in eligible health plans through their employer. Doula Support is designed to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes by givi...
Mobile app helps vets, students track their Hazlewood Act benefits
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has launched a new Hazlewood Mobile App, a digital tool designed for participating veterans and students to more easily navigate and track their Hazlewood Act education benefits. The app allows eligible stude...
Enjoy St. Jerome Catholic Church festival
St. Jerome Catholic Church invites the community to its Parish May Festival on Sunday, May 3, for an afternoon of food, fun, and games. Located at 7955 Real Road in San Antonio, the church grounds will be filled with activity from 11 a.m. to 2:...
First Responder BBQ Cook-off May 9
Help raise funds for scholarships for future first responders at the Joseph Mitchell Memorial First Responder BBQ Cookoff. This family-friendly event will take place Saturday, May 9, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Cactus Land Brewery, 368 C.R. 325 ...
Enjoy live music May 2, help no-kill shelter
Catch “In Pieces” live at Flo St. Wear Clothing & Thrift in Floresville on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. The event will present covers of “Alice In Chains,” “Soundgarden,” and many more. Browse booths selling refreshments and more. Take a chai...
Enjoy Floresville Opry May 7
Come listen and dance to live classic country music by Tony Booth and the Floresville Opry House Band at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, May 7, from 6-9:15 p.m., in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests can ...
Play Bingo May 3 in St. Hedwig
Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, May 3, 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 w...
Craft show, rummage sale May 2 in St. Hedwig
Enjoy a craft show and rummage sale at Lubianski Feed Store in St. Hedwig on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 210-667-1145. Lubianski Feed Store is located at 13640 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig.
Register for WaterFest for homeschool students
Homeschool students are invited to WaterFest on Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free educational event at Helton Nature Park for youth in Kindergarten to sixth grade. Activities will include interactive rotation stations high...
Brewed Blessings for Seniors at The Rock
Seniors age 55 and over are invited to join The Rock United Methodist Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. in St. Hedwig, for Brewed Blessings for Seniors on Thursday, April 30. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be served from 9-11 a.m. For information, cal...
Burger Burn to benefit Patrick Kelly
Enjoy a hamburger and help raise funds April 29 for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Patrick Kelly to participate in the upcoming Project Hero 2026 Texas Challenge. The “Burger Burn!” fundraiser will take place Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCo...
Make Mom a sweet treat
Serves 4 5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped or broken up into smaller pieces 4 to 6 chocolate covered dinner mints, chopped 4 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon powdered gelati...
A hospital grows in Floresville
On April 18, the Wilson County Historical Commission honored Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville with the Wilson County Business Legacy Award, in recognition of 66 years of continuous operations. Originally established as the Wilson...
Jake Tapper unloads liberal First Amendment arrogance
On Monday, CNN host Jake Tapper became the latest dancer in a conga line of Stephen Colbert cheek-smoochers as his CBS late-night “comedy” show winds down. Liberals get together on television sets to pose as today’s equivalent of the Founding F...
Hardball
What next? The war is not going well. Already, there are loud whispers that President Donald Trump may be forced to accept a deal that is not much better than the one former President Barack Obama made with Iran, which Trump tore up in his firs...
Blue Bonnet Club learns about effects of chemicals on health
The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 13, in the lovely country home of Judy Childress. President Lana Wilson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasure...
China Grove dedicates picnic area, recognizes Scouts
China Grove Mayor David Johnson applauds Scouts Leilani Smith (l-r), Massimo Sauceda, and Jesus De La Torre April 11, after they unveil a sign to officially dedicate the Eagle Scout Picnic Area near China Grove City Hall. Earlier during ceremon...
Veterans benefit from SPJST District 7 donation drive
FLORESVILLE — Community spirit and generosity filled SPJST Lodge 107 at the second annual District 7 Rally as veterans were honored with meaningful support. Approximately 69 people attended the free community rally March 22. The event supported...
Sign up for Friends of Flint golf tournament at River Bend
Tee up for the Friends of Flint Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 16, at River Bend Golf Club, located at 101 Club Drive in Floresville. The cost is 0 for a four-man team. The tournament will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, but get there earl...
The Great Texas Airshow at JBSA-Randolph May 2-3
The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.” This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Roar: Ho...
Elmendorf mayor resigns; council anticipates naming successor May 21
Elmendorf City Council members are expected to select a new mayor at their next regular meeting, scheduled for May 21. Michael Gonzales, who has served as mayor of Elmendorf since 2016, sent an email to City Administrator Cody Dailey April 13 t...
Early voting pauses for San Jacinto Day
Early voting in the May 2 election was temporarily halted last Tuesday, April 21, in recognition of San Jacinto Day — the date on which the Texian forces defeated the Mexican Army in 1836, securing Texas’s independence from Mexico. Although the...
Help Floresville police locate theft suspect
Floresville police are asking the public to help locate a suspect in an April 25 theft. The individual, identified as Gilbert Salazar, is a Hispanic male with a large neck tattoo extending across his midsection. He was last seen wearing no shir...
Sheriff's office seeks person of interest
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in relation to a trespassing incident. The individual was captured on camera on April 11 and April 16, trespassing on a property located in the 1...
Pitch your tent with God -- and abide in His love
We all appreciate a good seat. I spoke with a man who recently attended a basketball game and had the misfortune of sitting beside the aisle, and many times he could not see the game because people kept passing in front of him. It surely wasn’t...
COURT UPDATE
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Eddie Sanchez, 27, of Stockdale was scheduled for a jury trial April 6 on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aft...
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 ...
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met April 17 and returned indictments in 18 cases. The following five individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment May 12: •Ociel B. Azua, 34, of Nixon was indicted on a charge of unlawful possessi...
Some people will never like it ... or understand
Dear Dave, My husband and I are 38 years old. We’re completely debt-free, we each have great jobs with honest, conscientious companies, and we’re doing very well financially. We tithe regularly to our church, and we try to give wisely to civic ...
Virtual workshop to offer heat safety; public invited
Join the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) for a two-day virtual workshop focused on heat safety for athletes, spectators, and workers at outdoor events. This free Heat Season Warm-up Workshop will take place on Wednes...
Voters cast early ballots in Wilson County-area elections
Wilson County-area voters have been heading to the polls during early voting ahead of the May 2 election for city councils and school boards. Early voting began April 20. There was a pause in voting April 21, to acknowledge San Jacinto Day, whi...
Recent rainfall leads to burn ban expiration
[Video below] “I’m more than comfortable allowing the burn ban to expire,” Wilson County Fire Marshal Carl Fowner told county commissioners April 27. As of April 26, there is no burn ban in the county. Commissioners imposed the 91-day ban Jan. ...
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...
Celebrate your graduate in WCN
The Wilson County News annual graduation section, Tomorrow’s Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. This souvenir section that fea...
Rotary Club to meet May 4
The Rotary Club of Wilson County will meet Monday, May 4, 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 developme...
WCRSP meeting May 5
All public-school retirees are welcome to attend the Wilson County Retired School Personnel (WCRSP) meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at Jack’s Cafe in Floresville. Floresville High School Texas Association of Future Educators students goin...
Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers
State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priori...
National Train Day May 9 in Floresville
The Floresville Heritage and Railroad Museum will hold its first event on National Train Day, Saturday, May 9, at the former San Antonio & Aransas Pass railway depot in Floresville. Members of the public are invited to visit the depot betwe...
Ewald Kubota is Business of the Month
Congratulations to Ewald Kubota, named the Floresville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for April! Floresville Chamber of Commerce members gather April 10 with owner John Ewald (center) and his team to honor the business. Ewald Tractor...
FISD honors teacher, students of the month
Floresville Independent School District trustees (back) join Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (front, l-r) in recognizing Amy Farrell as the Floresville High School Teacher of the Month, and high school Students of the Month Nolan Garcia and Natal...
Future Chef competitors receive recognition
Floresville Independent School District trustees (back) join Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (front, l-r) in recognizing the top three students in the district’s Future Chef competition, including Skye Lopez, second place; Jaidith Veliz, third pl...
Floresville Musical Club celebrates spring with flowers
Spring was in the air at the April 14 Musical Club meeting held at the Floresville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Pastel table toppers, in pink, blue, yellow, and green, accented the white tablecloths. Gorgeous flowering potted plants...
From Stockdale to the moon -- Janis Clutter supports Artemis II trip
Stockdale has a connection to the recent return by the United States to the moon — and it’s not just that you can see the moon from Stockdale! Janis Clutter, who grew up in Stockdale and attended school there from kindergarten through 12th grad...
Owner faces animal cruelty charges
ST. HEDWIG — An anonymous phone tip to the city marshal’s office led to the removal of 31 cattle and a horse on April 17 from property in St. Hedwig. The tip came in April 6, according to St. Hedwig city Marshal Mark Soto, who said the caller r...
Apply by May 1 for Texas Boys State and Texas Girls State programs
The American Legion Post 38 Auxiliary invites interested students to apply by Friday, May 1, for the Texas Boys State and Texas Girls State programs. American Legion Boys and Girls State Programs are a unique educational program that empowers y...
East Central students earn gold, silver at FCCLA state contest
Congratulations to the East Central High School students who competed at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Competition in Dallas, Texas. Earning honors in the competition were: •Shaylee Smith — Gold Medal and fou...
Nixon-Smiley Mustangs honor seniors in final home game of the season
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs baseball team celebrated Senior Night in their final home game of the season April 21, honoring four student-athletes who have made a lasting impact on the program: Julian Amaya, Federico Vazquez, Adan Zavala, and Cruz...
Mustangs show strength at Area meet
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs delivered a strong showing at the Area track meet April 16 in Goliad, highlighted by a championship performance from Jaylun Rodriguez in the shot put. Rodriguez dominated the field with a winning throw of 49 feet, 11.5...
Softball playoff updates
Congratulations to the softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Area •East Central v Harlingen – Game 1: April 30, 6:30 pm, in Sinton Game 2: May 1, 6:30 pm, in Sinton Game 3: if needed May 2, 11 am ...
Baseball playoff updates
Congratulations to the baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Bi-District •Falls City v Freer – Game 1: April 30, 5 pm, at Coastal Bend College, Beeville Game 2: April 30, 30 min. after game 1, at ...
LADY HORNETS ARE BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the East Central Lady Hornets for their Bi-District win against Del Rio last week, defeating the Rams 12-1 April 23, and 14-4 April 24. The Lady Hornets will take on Harlingen for the Area title with game one set for April 30...
Jaguars fall short in Bi-District competition
The Floresville High School varsity Jaguars softball team played in a single game for their Bi-District run April 25 in Alamo Heights. The Jaguars eagerly returned to the playoffs after missing their chance in 2025. Floresville started out stro...
Tigers close out season against Eagles, Warhorses
Floresville High School varsity Tiger baseball closed out the District season last week with wins over Pleasanton and Devine. The Tigers defeated the Pleasanton Eagles, 11-10, April 23, and took the win over the Devine Warhorses April 24, 11-8....
Help Floresville police locate theft suspect
Floresville police are asking the public to help locate a suspect in an April 25 theft. The individual, identified as Gilbert Salazar, is a Hispanic male with a large neck tattoo extending across his midsection. He was last seen wearing no shir...
Wilson County Commissioners allow burn ban to expire
After 91 days, the burn ban has expired in Wilson County. After hearing from Wilson County Fire Marshall Carl Fowner April 27 regarding the recent rain and current conditions, county commissioners confirmed the April 26 expiration of the ...
Baseball playoff updates
Congratulations to the baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Regional Finals •Floresville fell to Wimberley, 0-2 Game 1: fell to Wimberley, 1-5, May 20 Game 2: May 21, 7 pm, in Seguin – post...
Wilson County burn ban to expire
The ban on outdoor burning in Wilson county is set to expire Sunday, April 26, 2026. According to the Wilson County Office of Emergency Management and the Wilson County Fire Marshal, county residents outside city limits can begin burning of bru...
Early voting report for May 2 local elections
Early voting is underway for the May 2, 2026 local elections. Early voting began April 20 and continues through Tuesday, April 28. The numbers listed below are the total in-person votes, plus the mail-in ballots. For Election Day and early voti...
Funnel clouds over Floresville
Just before sunset April 17, about 6:40 p.m., Floresville photographer Felipe Salazar went outside; as he looked to the sky toward the west Friday evening, he spotted a funnel cloud. “As the funnel cloud spun, it began to unravel,” he shared. T...
Floresville, La Vernia All-Star players compete
Athletes from Floresville and La Vernia competed in the San Antonio Area Association of Basketball Coaches All- Star Games held April 19 at Texas A&M University–San Antonio. The girls game, played at 2 p.m., consisted of Team Torro (colored...
Jackknifed 18-wheeler slows traffic on S.H. 97 east of Floresville
An 18-wheeler traveling on S.H. 97 near F.M. 1922 between Stockdale and Floresville has jackknifed on the wet roads and is blocking part of the highway. The accident around 2 p.m. has prompted law-enforcement to divert traffic headed toward Sto...
Wilson County Sheriff's Office seeks help to ID person of interest
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying the individual in this photo. On April 11 and April 16, the individual was captured on camera trespassing on a property located in the 1300 block of Tower Road north of Flo...
Did you know?
Cars and trucks can benefit greatly from clean air filters. Many drivers are aware of the need to change the oil in their vehicles according to the intervals designated in their owners’ manuals, but few may be aware of the many benefits of chan...
Meet, Canella, our foster dog of the week
Notes from her foster family: Canella came to the shelter in pretty rough shape but look at her glow up after being treated like she should in her foster home! Canella is now ready to trade her foster life for a forever home where she can truly...
Enjoy annual Cestohowa picnic May 3
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Cestohowa invites the community to its annual picnic on Sunday, May 3. Guests can purchase plates of barbecued beef and Polish sausage served with all the trimmings for from 10:30 a.m....
Participate in May 2 Autism Acceptance 5K
Join the community on Saturday, May 2, in a 5K run, walk, or roll to celebrate autism acceptance and inclusion. This family-friendly, untimed event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Floresville El Camino Trail at 1302 South Second St. in Floresvil...
Genealogy Day at Mission San Jose
The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will host a History and Genealogy Day on Saturday, May 2, at Mission San Jose in San Antonio. Visit with mission descendant families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will share their genealogical res...
Mama Mo's BBQ Cook-Off is April 25
Plan to attend Mama Mo’s BBQ Cookoff benefit event on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 539 in St. Hedwig. The cook-off — which has been elevated to a State Championship event, sanctioned by the Champions Barbec...
Women Warrior Veterans to host garage sale
Women Warrior Veterans of Wilson County are holding a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at 109 Legacy Circle in La Vernia. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Women Warrior Veterans of Wilson County to support all veter...
Here's a treat for your four-legged family members!
Treat your furry friend to these incredibly easy homemade dog treats. This recipe uses basic, simple ingredients and can easily be adapted to include delicious add-ins! This recipe is from theblondcook.com. You can easily customize or vary the ...
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 drawing at this year’s South Texas Home and Garden show and the WCN Live drawing. Wi...
Olenicks celebrate 70th anniversary
John and Rita Olenick of Poth were honored with a 70th wedding anniversary celebration on April 12. The event was hosted by their children and attended by extended family members and many longtime friends and neighbors. The legendary couple wer...
Roger Edgington keeps WCN on the 'cutting edge'
When the newfangled paper cutter at the Wilson County News went out of commission recently, Roger Edgington stepped in to get it back in action. Unfortunately, that required access to part of the machine he needed more tools to get to. In the m...
Wilson County 4-H'ers place in San Antonio, Houston, Austin stock shows
Members of Wilson County 4-H competed in recent months in major livestock shows, including the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and Rodeo Austin. Some returned home with ribbons and awards for placing in t...
Data center burden
Editor: Re: Letter, “Stop AI? Don’t sell any more land,” April 15 On the theme of data centers, there is an important point the citizens of Texas are missing. The data centers are granted tax-free status. According to the Texas Tribune, the amo...
A day late and a dollar short
Editor: Re: Letter, “Wilson County citizens need to unite,” April 8 Unfortunately, most citizens whine only when something directly impacts them. The rapid growth of data centers has been coming for at least 10 years, but few people paid any mi...
Artemis II and the theological question of human achievement
On April 10, 2026, the Artemis II mission — widely anticipated as the first crewed journey around the Moon since the Apollo era — was presented as a defining milestone in the history of human space exploration. Whether considered in its technic...
The media exploit the Pope as Trump's public enemy No. 1
When “60 Minutes” lined up three American Catholic Cardinals who had been dropping angry “open letters” on President Donald Trump, CBS reporter Norah O’Donnell mustered the audacity to claim, “their candor surprised us.” No, they knew precisely...
The kindness of strangers
I’ve been playing in the public arenas of politics and commentary, of columns and television and campaigns, for long enough not to pretend that it was all warm and fuzzy back then. It was mean and sometimes scary. But mostly not. Even during th...
Wilson County Master Gardeners keep growing, blooming
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) celebrated the program’s two newest certified Extension Master Gardeners on March 26, Rosa Coates and Regina Smith. Sling It Agronomics closed out the meeting with a phenomenal presentation o...
POTH HONOR ROLL
Elementary School — Semester 2, Cycle 2 First grade All A’s: Laikyn Albert, Arthur Alexander, Ashlynn Angell, Harrison Aniol, Colin Band, Brantlee Biela, Novalee Calhoun, Alyssa Calmes, Terrence Clark, Emerson Davis, Ezra Dunham, Hudson Fluitt,...
Sign up for Poth summer sports camps
Registration is now open for summer sports camps in the Poth Independent School District. Register your athletes now at: •Boys — https://boys-2026-poth-isd-summer-youth-camps.cheddarup.com •Girls — https://girls-2026-poth-isd-summer-youth-camps...
Help fill Poth Food Pantry shelves for summer
The Poth Independent School District (ISD) invites community members to assist with its “Summer Stock-up” food drive for the Poth Food Pantry. As summer approaches, many local families lose access to school-based meals. To fill the gap, the dis...
Big fans, small fans, all fans welcome for ESD 3 drive to beat the heat
Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) has kicked off a fan drive to help those in need in the community to beat the heat this summer. Community members are invited to donate fans of any size, new or slightly used/loved, to any of ...
Save on emergency supplies April 25-27 during sales-tax holiday
Texans can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday beginning Saturday, April 25, at 12:01 a.m. and extending through Monday, April 27, at midnight. There’s no limit on the number of qu...
Special-needs students shine in Brahma Relays
Everyone’s a winner! The Stockdale Independent School District again hosted the Brahma Special Relays on March 27 at Bobby Russell Field. The annual event, chaired by Charlin Akin, offers students with special needs an opportunity to participat...
Become a responsible guide to the spiritually blind
He hasn’t done it all, but he’s done a lot. Erik Weihenmayer has summited Mount Everest as well as becoming one of the 150 climbers in the world who had, at the time, climbed the other six highest peaks in the world. He has kayaked 277 miles th...
Register for CERT training; event volunteers needed
The Wilson County Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course May 15-17 at the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center, 802 10th St.— next to the sheriff’s office — in...
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...
Fabian Garza sentenced to 55 years for aggravated sexual assault of a child
A San Antonio man is set to serve 55 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child, after he was found guilty by a jury. Fabian Garza, 33, pleaded “not guilty” to a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child from an incident in J...
Early voting continues through April 28
Early voting began April 20 and continues in area municipal and school board elections through Tuesday, April 28. On the ballot for local voters are elections for: •Floresville City Council — Candidates for mayor and city council •Poth City Cou...
Don't lose sight of the goal
Dear Dave, I’ll be graduating college in May with a degree in elementary education. I’ll have a job at a local school waiting for me, and this will be the first time in my life I’ve made more than minimum wage. The great news is my new job will...
Postal service proposes price hikes in July
The U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect on July 12. If approved, this would raise mailing service product prices, including for newspapers, by approxi...
CASA of South Texas invites volunteers to advocate for children, support families
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of South Texas is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting...
DRT chapter celebrates victory at San Jacinto
The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) celebrated San Jacinto Day on April 21, a Texas Honor Day in the history of the Republic of Texas. On Saturday, April 18, the 2026 San Jacinto Day Celebration, presente...
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
Wilson County commissioners (front) are joined April 13 by child advocates (back) from Children’s Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Antonio, Wilson County Attorney’s Office, and Innovative...
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...
Save a life; donate blood April 24
Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 3 wants your blood! ESD 3 will host its second blood donation event this Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its station in La Vernia. All donors will receive an exclusive T-shirt from the...
Donate blood in La Vernia April 26
Help save a life by donating blood this Sunday, April 26. St. Ann Catholic Church in La Vernia will host the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center this Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Goertz Hall at the church, located at 14151 U.S. 87 W. in La...
Cost for future water needs could reach $174B
Texas will need to invest 4 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the projected cost in the pr...
City of Floresville expands parks fee implementation
A new amendment to an ordinance approved by the Floresville City Council will impact certain businesses and multi-family residences. The city approved to amend its Recreational Utility Fee March 26, which will be reflected on May 22 utility bil...
'Weedy lots' get council scrutiny; city to review nuisance ordinance
[Video below] Floresville City Manager Andrew Muñoz is taking steps to mitigate public nuisance buildings and “weedy” lots. As a result of a survey put out by the city seeking public interest on the direction of the upcoming budget development,...
FEDC sponsors Peanut Festival, Coffee, Cars - Veterans
[Video below] The Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) is showing its support for local events and organizations. The Floresville Peanut Festival Association was awarded funds from the corporation during its April 13 meeting, in the am...
Text about a traffic ticket? It's likely a scam
What would you do if you received a text telling you to pay a traffic fine within 24 hours? The message appears to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and is titled “Final Notice: Outstanding Traffic Citation.” The text provi...
Rattlesnake season is here!
With the arrival of spring, we love to be outdoors and take our pets with us to explore and enjoy the beauties of nature. Trails and parks abound in Texas and offer a wide array of habitats — from Piney Woods to coastal plains, and low deserts ...
ECISD expands drone education program opportunities
During the 2025-26 school year, Amazon invested ,000 in the Dee Howard Foundation, directly supporting East Central Independent School District (ISD) students through hands-on drone education and experiential learning. This investment is active...
Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation announces scholarship recipients
The Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation proudly announces the winners of its 2026 Silesian Texans Essay Contest. This year’s recipients are: •Ellie Helmke of Plano East Sr. High School. She will be attending Southern Methodist University. •Cla...
Floresville, La Vernia athletes earn THSCA Academic All-State Girls Soccer nods
Congratulations to the nine area athletes from Floresville and La Vernia who earned selection to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Walmart 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Girls Soccer. The Academic All-State Award honor...
Falls City track and field athletes qualify for Regionals
Falls City boys and girls track and field athletes competed at the Area Track meet April 20 in Falls City and secured Regional qualifiers. Congratulations! Regional qualifiers •3200m Run – Gabe Liska – 3rd place 10:33.02 •Pole vault – 4th Tanne...
Pirates tennis competes at Regionals
Poth tennis athletes junior Ethan Kopecki and senior Antonio DeHoyos placed second in boys doubles at the District Tennis Tournament in Goliad. They moved on to compete at the Regional Tennis Tournament April 18 in Jourdanton. Final results at ...
Poth track and field athletes excel at Area, gain Regional qualifiers
Poth High School track and field athletes competed in the 2026 UIL 3A, Area 25 & 26 meet in Goliad April 16. Varsity boys 4th overall team standings 110m hurdles - 4th - Jacob Clark, 5th - Logan Dziuk 300m hurdles - 4th - Logan Dziuk 4x100m...
