Wilson County News

The approach of the Floresville Peanut Festival and Columbus Day holiday will bring some office and business closures in the area. Peanut Festival In observance of the 82nd annual Floresville Peanut Festival, taking place Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 6-10, certain Floresville city offices and businesses will be closed. Floresville City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8-9, as will t...

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Aging Gracefully attendee LaVerne Gilbreath celebrates her 94th birthday with all her friends at the Aging Gracefully program Sept. 23 in the Family Life Building at La Vernia United Methodist Church. The cake was brought to her by Jeff Courtney. Happy birthday, LaVerne! Article Link

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) have been doing amazing things in the community during the months of August and September. On Aug. 15, Master Gardeners Laura Hamblen, Vicki Kimball, and Zenobia Wells, along with Class No. 3 students Kelly Springer, Alicia Grant, Connie Lowe, and Jerryl Lowe, packaged seeds from several species of native plants that will be available at the Sam...

Richard L. Bolf of Pleasanton, Calif., and his sister, Teresa Bolf Dickinson, of St. Louis, Missouri, stop to visit with Wilson County News Publisher Elaine Kolodziej. They were in the area visiting family and friends. Their father was the late Richard Bolf, who is remembered as a longtime Wilson County Clerk. While here, they also checked on the family farm between Poth and Floresville where they...

What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, Oct. 19, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email reader@lavernianews.com, putting WOW in the subject line. Entries must be received by 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct....

Meet new friends, stay active, and support breast cancer awareness in October with the La Vernia Walkie Talkies. The fun and friendly fitness group will meet in the La Vernia City Park on Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, at 9:30 a.m. Wear your pink for breast cancer awareness. All ages, paces, and abilities are welcome to walk or run with the group. For more information and updates on events, find th...

The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports that a flood watch has been issued today for a portion of South Central Texas, including Wilson and surrounding counties, until Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Here is what is expected: The weather pattern on Wednesday will begin to change as an approaching upper level low over the southwestern U.S. weakens the subtropical ridge axis over Texas and...

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The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Navarro Panthers Sept. 22, 3-0: 25- 15, 25-16, and 25-17. Aces: Averly Tackitt 4, Addyson Angell 2, Sabree Woelfler 2 Blocks: Emily Hutchinson 3, Gabby Valadez 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 11, Emily Hutchinson 10 Assists: Lailah Fuentes 26, Sabree Woelfler 7 Digs: Kenzie Suchil 11, Sabree Woelfler 9 Overall: 23-9 District: 1-0 Junior varsity results: Floresv...

The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Navarro Panthers Sept. 22, 3-0: 25- 15, 25-16, and 25-17. Aces: Averly Tackitt 4, Addyson Angell 2, Sabree Woelfler 2 Blocks: Emily Hutchinson 3, Gabby Valadez 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 11, Emily Hutchinson 10 Assists: Lailah Fuentes 26, Sabree Woelfler 7 Digs: Kenzie Suchil 11, Sabree Woelfler 9 Overall: 23-9 District: 1-0 Junior varsity results: Floresv...

The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Cuero Lady Gobblers Sept. 25, 3-0: 25-18, 25-15, and 25-14. Aces: Eliyah Flores 4, McKenzie Sefcik 2 Blocks: Lailah Fuentes 2, Averly Tackitt 2, Vivian Villalobos 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 10, Gabby Valadez 8 Assists: Lailah Fuentes 19, Sabree Woelfler 5 Digs: Kenzie Suchil 7, Eliyah Flores 5 Overall: 24-9 District: 2-0 Article Link

The Floresville varsity Jaguars defeated the Cuero Lady Gobblers Sept. 25, 3-0: 25-18, 25-15, and 25-14. Aces: Eliyah Flores 4, McKenzie Sefcik 2 Blocks: Lailah Fuentes 2, Averly Tackitt 2, Vivian Villalobos 2 Kills: Averly Tackitt 10, Gabby Valadez 8 Assists: Lailah Fuentes 19, Sabree Woelfler 5 Digs: Kenzie Suchil 7, Eliyah Flores 5 Overall: 24-9 District: 2-0 Article Link

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The Wilson 4-H Shooting Club held its first meeting of the new club year on Sept. 13 at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. The club installed new officers for 2026-27, including: •President Jared Oltjendiers •1st Vice President Kadence James •2nd Vice President Joshua Oltjendiers •Secretary Luke Habenicht •Treasurer Gianna Tacbas •County Council Wyatt Gibson •Reporter and Safety Officer...

The Wilson 4-H Shooting Club held its first meeting of the new club year on Sept. 13 at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. The club installed new officers for 2026-27, including: •President Jared Oltjendiers •1st Vice President Kadence James •2nd Vice President Joshua Oltjendiers •Secretary Luke Habenicht •Treasurer Gianna Tacbas •County Council Wyatt Gibson •Reporter and Safety Officer...

Floresville sophomore Lailah Fuentes (1) celebrates 1,000 career assists during the Jaguar’s winning game against Navarro Sept. 22. Article Link