Wilson County News

Floresville High School continues in the running to win a [post_excerpt] million football field upgrade, after winning ,000 in Week 1 of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. To progress to the next round, community support is needed! Public voting runs Oct. 8-25 at FridayNight5GLights.com, where anyone in the country can vote once per day. “Over the next few weeks, we’re rallying the communi...

U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, and Democratic nominee James Talarico traded jabs last week over rising gas and diesel prices, The Texas Tribune reported. At a gas station in Carrollton, Talarico called on Paxton to condemn the Iran war and join his call to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes. Hours later, Paxton said the gas tax should be permanently eliminated. Talari...

U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, and Democratic nominee James Talarico traded jabs last week over rising gas and diesel prices, The Texas Tribune reported. At a gas station in Carrollton, Talarico called on Paxton to condemn the Iran war and join his call to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes. Hours later, Paxton said the gas tax should be permanently eliminated. Talari...

FLORESVILLE — Agave Dental and Wilson Dental have announced that a recent cyberattack may have compromised the personal information of up to 15,266 current and former patients. According to the practices’ compliance staff, the unauthorized intrusion was detected on May 26, 2026. An initial investigation revealed that the practices’ cybersecurity platform detected and effectively stopped movement o...

FLORESVILLE — Agave Dental and Wilson Dental have announced that a recent cyberattack may have compromised the personal information of up to 15,266 current and former patients. According to the practices’ compliance staff, the unauthorized intrusion was detected on May 26, 2026. An initial investigation revealed that the practices’ cybersecurity platform detected and effectively stopped movement o...

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 •Sept. 27, Joe M. Toscano, 35, of Floresville was arrested in the 200 block of Trail Street and charged with assault causing bodily injury in family violenc...

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 •Sept. 27, Joe M. Toscano, 35, of Floresville was arrested in the 200 block of Trail Street and charged with assault causing bodily injury in family violenc...

The following defendant was among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •John D. DeLeon, 37, of Floresville was charged with causing bodily injury to a child, elderly, or disabled person, after allegedly striking two individuals and threatening three individuals with a knife in May 2023; assault of a public servant, after allegedly striking a Wilson County Ja...

The following defendant was among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •John D. DeLeon, 37, of Floresville was charged with causing bodily injury to a child, elderly, or disabled person, after allegedly striking two individuals and threatening three individuals with a knife in May 2023; assault of a public servant, after allegedly striking a Wilson County Ja...

Dominic Carvajal of Floresville serves as a representative of Wilson County on the San Antonio River Authority board of directors. Here, he shares how he’s working to strengthen flood preparedness, expand recreational opportunities, and ensure downstream communities have a voice in shaping the future of our rivers. What have been your goals and top priorities as a River Authority board member in 2...

Dominic Carvajal of Floresville serves as a representative of Wilson County on the San Antonio River Authority board of directors. Here, he shares how he’s working to strengthen flood preparedness, expand recreational opportunities, and ensure downstream communities have a voice in shaping the future of our rivers. What have been your goals and top priorities as a River Authority board member in 2...

Cycle Ranch in Floresville has partnered with Texas Sports Academy Online (TSA), the sports-focused sister school of Alpha School, to give K-12 riders access to premium academics and professional motocross training in one coordinated program. Enrollment is open to riders at every ability level. Families can choose programs that include up to 16 coached training sessions per month. The Cycle Ranch...

Cycle Ranch in Floresville has partnered with Texas Sports Academy Online (TSA), the sports-focused sister school of Alpha School, to give K-12 riders access to premium academics and professional motocross training in one coordinated program. Enrollment is open to riders at every ability level. Families can choose programs that include up to 16 coached training sessions per month. The Cycle Ranch...

The City of Von Ormy has once again become a property tax-free city after the City Commission voted Sept. 10 to adopt a zero property-tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The action reduces the city’s property tax rate from 12 cents per 0 of taxable value to zero cents, providing complete relief from city property taxes, while funding the largest municipal budget — [post_excerpt].7 million — sinc...

The City of Von Ormy has once again become a property tax-free city after the City Commission voted Sept. 10 to adopt a zero property-tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The action reduces the city’s property tax rate from 12 cents per 0 of taxable value to zero cents, providing complete relief from city property taxes, while funding the largest municipal budget — [post_excerpt].7 million — sinc...

The San Antonio Herb Market, celebrating its 35th year, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rainbow Gardens, located at 8516 Bandera Road in San Antonio. Admission and parking are free. The program for this year’s Herb Market includes demonstrations on growing herbs, the many varieties and special types of herbs, container gardening segments, and converting your spray wa...

The San Antonio Herb Market, celebrating its 35th year, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rainbow Gardens, located at 8516 Bandera Road in San Antonio. Admission and parking are free. The program for this year’s Herb Market includes demonstrations on growing herbs, the many varieties and special types of herbs, container gardening segments, and converting your spray wa...

The information regarding the backlog of voter registrations in Texas, “Technical error causes Texas voter registration backlog,” in the Sept. 30 Wilson County News,” was presented by the Texas Association of County Election Officials, and not the Texas Association of Counties, as stated. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@ wcn-online....

The information regarding the backlog of voter registrations in Texas, “Technical error causes Texas voter registration backlog,” in the Sept. 30 Wilson County News,” was presented by the Texas Association of County Election Officials, and not the Texas Association of Counties, as stated. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@ wcn-online....

View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council, Oct. 1 Wilson County Memorial Hospital District (Connally Memorial Medical Center) Meeting: Special called meeting, Sept. 29, 5:03-5:43 p.m. Actions: •Approved to move forward with BOK Financial for investments •Approved an agreement with Allergy Services of America for six month...

View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville City Council, Oct. 1 Wilson County Memorial Hospital District (Connally Memorial Medical Center) Meeting: Special called meeting, Sept. 29, 5:03-5:43 p.m. Actions: •Approved to move forward with BOK Financial for investments •Approved an agreement with Allergy Services of America for six month...

The Wilson County Democratic Party will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Wilson County Justice Center, 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville from 6:30-8 p.m. Party business will be discussed and voted on by the county executive committee, and new business will be discussed by all interested members. The local party meets the third Thursday of each month. For more informa...

The Wilson County Democratic Party will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Wilson County Justice Center, 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville from 6:30-8 p.m. Party business will be discussed and voted on by the county executive committee, and new business will be discussed by all interested members. The local party meets the third Thursday of each month. For more informa...

The Wilson County News joins others in the city of Floresville to mourn the passing of a community figure. Jed Maloy, 67, well known to many in Floresville, passed away Oct. 4. Many may not have known his name, but they recognized the lanky figure in the cowboy hat who walked the streets of downtown Floresville for many years, on his way to yard work or other odd jobs in the community, or strollin...

The Wilson County News joins others in the city of Floresville to mourn the passing of a community figure. Jed Maloy, 67, well known to many in Floresville, passed away Oct. 4. Many may not have known his name, but they recognized the lanky figure in the cowboy hat who walked the streets of downtown Floresville for many years, on his way to yard work or other odd jobs in the community, or strollin...