Wilson County News

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs bounced back in a big way Sept. 25, sweeping the Luling Lady Eagles 3-0 in District play and putting an exclamation point on a busy Homecoming week for the volleyball program. Nixon-Smiley entered Friday looking to bounce back after falling to Goliad in three sets Sept. 22. The Lady Mustangs did exactly that, putting the previous match behind them and turning in a st...

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Homecoming night at Mustang Field became a record-setting celebration for the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs Sept. 25, who opened District play with a commanding 83-6 win over the Young Men’s Leadership Academy Lions. The Mustangs’ 83 points set a new school record for most points in a single football game, marking a historic performance for Head Coach Paul Kirby and his team on one of the season’s biggest...

Homecoming night at Mustang Field became a record-setting celebration for the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs Sept. 25, who opened District play with a commanding 83-6 win over the Young Men’s Leadership Academy Lions. The Mustangs’ 83 points set a new school record for most points in a single football game, marking a historic performance for Head Coach Paul Kirby and his team on one of the season’s biggest...

The Nixon-Smiley cross-country program delivered several outstanding performances at the Luling meet, highlighted by a championship run from eighth grader Kayli DeLeon and a strong showing by the Mustang varsity boys. DeLeon delivered the biggest individual finish of the meet for Nixon-Smiley, winning the eighth-grade girls’ 3.2K race. She crossed the finish line in 13:18.07 to claim first place a...

The Nixon-Smiley cross-country program delivered several outstanding performances at the Luling meet, highlighted by a championship run from eighth grader Kayli DeLeon and a strong showing by the Mustang varsity boys. DeLeon delivered the biggest individual finish of the meet for Nixon-Smiley, winning the eighth-grade girls’ 3.2K race. She crossed the finish line in 13:18.07 to claim first place a...

Community members will gather to remember Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Todd Deaver at a celebration of his life this Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Stockdale Church of Christ, 633 S.H. 123 N. in Stockdale. Deaver, who had served as superintendent in Stockdale since August 2022, passed away suddenly last week. He’s remembered fondly as a friendly, “bigger than lif...

Community members will gather to remember Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Todd Deaver at a celebration of his life this Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Stockdale Church of Christ, 633 S.H. 123 N. in Stockdale. Deaver, who had served as superintendent in Stockdale since August 2022, passed away suddenly last week. He’s remembered fondly as a friendly, “bigger than lif...

National Night Out — a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place across Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Events are planned across the Wilson County News readership area. These provide a great local place to meet first responders and local law-enforcement and spend time with neighbors and other community members. Folks...

National Night Out — a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place across Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Events are planned across the Wilson County News readership area. These provide a great local place to meet first responders and local law-enforcement and spend time with neighbors and other community members. Folks...

Wilson County Commissioners took no action Sept. 28 on a proposed contract with the Wilson County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), after several citizens spoke in opposition to the measure. The contract presented was the same offered and approved at the commissioners’ Aug. 24 meeting for fiscal-year 2025-26; the only differences were the amount, which was not specified at Monday’s meeting, and th...

[Video below] Wilson County Commissioners took no action Sept. 28 on a proposed contract with the Wilson County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), after several citizens spoke in opposition to the measure. The contract presented was the same offered and approved at the commissioners’ Aug. 24 meeting for fiscal-year 2025-26; the only differences were the amount, which was not specified at Monday’s m...

Little visitors to the Royal Tea hosted Sept. 20 by the Floresville Peanut Festival Association meet members of the 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish hall in Floresville. Attendees enjoyed tea and viewed a wardrobe display from the 2016 “Court of Bohemian Blooms” and other floral-themed Peanut Festival royal robes from years past. Young participants...

Little visitors to the Royal Tea hosted Sept. 20 by the Floresville Peanut Festival Association meet members of the 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish hall in Floresville. Attendees enjoyed tea and viewed a wardrobe display from the 2016 “Court of Bohemian Blooms” and other floral-themed Peanut Festival royal robes from years past. Young participants...

The Floresville City Council approved an operation budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its Sept. 23 meeting after also approving a new schedule of fees for city services that drew a vocal challenge from one of its members. The city’s budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, as presented by City Finance Director Cynthia Sturm, estimates revenues totaling ,461,775 and expenditures totaling ,256,90...

[Video below] The Floresville City Council approved an operation budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its Sept. 23 meeting after also approving a new schedule of fees for city services that drew a vocal challenge from one of its members. The city’s budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, as presented by City Finance Director Cynthia Sturm, estimates revenues totaling ,461,775 and expenditures to...

The Floresville Peanut Festival is right around the corner. This year’s festival takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. This signature event celebrating Wilson County’s agricultural heritage is celebrated every second full weekend in October with fun, games, royalty, parades, free popular live entertainment, and more! One of the greatest outdoor festivals of its kin...

The Floresville Peanut Festival is right around the corner. This year’s festival takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. This signature event celebrating Wilson County’s agricultural heritage is celebrated every second full weekend in October with fun, games, royalty, parades, free popular live entertainment, and more! One of the greatest outdoor festivals of its kin...

Join the Floresville Lions Club for its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Lions meet on the second Thursday of each month at noon, at Jack’s Café, 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. When it comes to meeting challenges, the Lions Club’s response is simple: We serve. In 207 countries, in hospitals and senior centers, in regions battered by natural disaster, in schools and eyeglass r...

Todd Deaver, superintendent of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD), has passed away. The district shared the news today. “Mr. Deaver was an important part of our school community, and his presence, dedication, and contributions have touched the lives of many students, staff members, families, and community members,” said Acting Superintendent Roxanne Moczygemba in a social media post....

Todd Deaver, superintendent of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD), has passed away. The district shared the news today. “Mr. Deaver was an important part of our school community, and his presence, dedication, and contributions have touched the lives of many students, staff members, families, and community members,” said Acting Superintendent Roxanne Moczygemba in a social media post....

Missing kangaroo “Peanut” may be a step closer to returning home, after a kangaroo was sighted early Wednesday morning northwest of Floresville. According to Peanut’s owner, Margaret Hosseini-Browder, the manager of Bradley’s Foodmart convenience store on F.M. 1303 near the junction with F.M. 2579 reported seeing a kangaroo near the roadway at around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning as she was on her way...

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Join artist Joanie Bednorz on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the “Painting with a Polish Twist” class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Polish Heritage Center. The price to attend is per person and includes a light brunch. Attendees must RSVP by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Polish Heritage Center is located at 13909 N. F.M. 81 in Panna Maria. For more information, call 830-310-8612 or email christinag@polishhe...