Wilson County News

The Floresville City Council has approved (to establish a City Planning and Economic Development Department, overseen by City Planning Director Juan Martinez.  The new department’s creation was approved by a split 3-2 vote during the council’s Oct. 14 regular meeting. The city currently has an economic development corporation (EDC), funded by a portion of sales-tax revenue assessed within the city...

The Stockdale Brahmas battled the Blanco Panthers in a District slugfest at Bobby Russell Field on Friday, Oct. 9, in Stockdale. The Brahmas were forced to punt after receiving the opening kickoff. Their defense, led by hard-hitting senior inside linebackers Trey Miller and Logan Richter, stifled the Panthers and forced a punt. Senior Coy Gann fielded it at the Brahmas’ 33-yard line and galloped 6...

Congratulations to Floresville High School varsity tennis for securing the Bi- District Championship on Oct. 6, after defeating Pleasanton, 12 matches to 7. The Tigers and Jaguars faced a tough Wimberley team in the Area playoffs Oct. 8, at Texas State University, and fell 1-10. The team is coached by Danielle Zirkel and Yvette Martinez. Article Link

The Floresville varsity Jaguars dominated the Gonzales Lady Apaches Oct. 6 and the Navarro Lady Panthers Oct. 9 this week. Stats Oct. 6: Floresville def. Gonzales, 3-0: 25-13, 25-14, and 25-20 Aces:Lailah Fuentes 4Emily Hutchinson 3Blocks:Lailah Fuentes 2Emily Hutchinson 2Gabby Valadez 2Kills:Averly Tackitt 11Gabby Valadez 11Assists:Lailah Fuentes 25Addy Angell 3Digs:Lailah Fuentes 9Eliyah Flores...

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs delivered one of their biggest performances of the season Friday night, Oct. 9, defeating the Comfort Bobcats 58-36 in a crucial district showdown at Mustang Field. Powered by an explosive offense, a relentless defense, and several game-changing plays, Head Coach Paul Kirby and his Mustangs made a statement that they are ready to compete in the district race. Coming off a...

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The East Central Hornets never gave up the fight on Friday, Oct. 9, in their contest against the visiting Wagner Thunderbirds at Hornet Stadium. Finding themselves down late in the fourth quarter, the home team clawed their back to a tie to send the game into overtime. The spectacular happened and was followed by the improbable as East Central pulled of the ultra-rare two score win in overtime by...

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Semester 1 Cycle 1 Sixth grade All A’s: Keaton Arruda, Brye Brockman, Olivia De Hoyos, Colton Gunn, Sadie Janysek, Kylie Kinyon, Reese Kolodziej, Caitlyn Korzekwa, Zoey Kotara, Colt Labus, Evalynn Masters, Shelby Miliara, Grant Moczygemba, Hadley Nichols, Sawyer Semlinger, Parker Serna, Alejandra Smolka, Luke Spahn, Ella Tackitt, Juliette Ulrich, Mia Umphres, Jase Walpole A/B: Jonathan Alexander,...

Semester 1 Cycle 1 First grade All A’s: Delaney Acosta, Raelynn Arevalos, Peyton Boening, Ava Brysch, Clara Darr, Harper Dunn, Leighton Golub, Dominick Gomez, Briar Gorzell, Maddox Hancock, Graham Helle, Lily Holloway, Adelaide Hudson, Brooks Kallies, Ruby Kraus, Calvin Labus, Samuel Longoria, David Moy, Logan Muennink, Dax Ortmann, Hayeslee Payne, Leon Payne, Saylor Pfeil, Callen Pruski, Athena P...

Happy third birthday to Kylin, the daughter of Justin and Kyli Smith of La Vernia. “Kylin loves H-E-B,” her mom told the Wilson County News. “Every morning she wakes up, she asks if we can go to H-E-B. She loves shopping with her own basket and filling it with her favorite snacks, toys, and makeup.” To celebrate Kylin’s third birthday — she was born in October 2023 — the Smiths decided to take pho...

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Members of the 2026 Floresville Peanut Festival Court of Confectionery Creations make their first parade appearance in the Oct. 10 grand parade. The court — including Queen Tuneap Nicole Pfeil and King Reboog Cooper Wehe — was crowned Oct. 8. This year’s festival is in the books, but you can relive the fun with more photos on pages 1B and 5B! Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) trustees have named Michael “Mike” Schroller — currently serving as the district’s Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Student Services, and a district alumnus — as the lone finalist for superintendent. The decision came during the district’s Oct. 5 board meeting; this followed a search that included an open application process, community in...

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov 3. Early voting in the November elections begins Monday, Oct. 19, and ends Friday, Oct. 30. On the ballot are elections for federal offices — including U.S. Senate — state offices from governor to State representatives, along with county and other local elections. Issues for area voters to decide include: •East Central ISD — Voter-approval tax rate electio...

Scout Pack and Troop 315 open China Grove’s National Night Out with a presentation of the colors. The Oct. 6 event brought together residents, local businesses, and community organizations. See more photos from local National Night Out events on pages 2A, 13A. Article Link

National Night Out in Floresville was a spooky hit for the community this year. Hosted by the Floresville Police Department and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 6 at the sheriff’s office in Floresville, families enjoyed a haunted house and trunk or treat thanks for local organizations that filled the parking lot with lots of activity. Article Link

JAG Home Inspection, owned by John Garza (third from right), is honored Oct. 5 by the Floresville Chamber of Commerce as its Business of the Month. Joining John for the event were members of his family and chamber members. JAG Home Inspection serves Wilson, Bexar, Medina, Atascosa, Bee, Karnes, and Guadalupe counties. Contact John at 210-683-1847 or john@ jag-homeinspection.com. Article Link

If you hear or see ambulances and sirens on Oct. 15, no action is needed. It is just a drill. Floresville Independent School District will host law enforcement agencies from across the county for an emergency response drill on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 15, at Floresville Alternative School. During this time, a lockdown scenario will be simulated and will include student transport and family re...

Sisters Boutique & Gifts in Floresville is one of five businesses to receive a Torch Award for Ethics from BBB Heart of Texas and the Foundation for Better Business. The Wilson County business was recognized at the 2026 Better Business Awards ceremony Sept. 30 at BBB Austin Headquarters in Austin. Through a rigorous and competitive judging process, this year’s Torch Award recipients demonstrat...

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and ends on Friday, Oct. 30. A convenient place to find out where to vote and what is on the ballot where you live is the Texas Secretary of State’s website: votetexas.gov. You can also verify that you are registered to vote on that site. The top two statewide races garnering attention are the U.S. Senate race, pitting the Republ...

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Anyone who is a current or former U.S. military service member is invited to attend the Wilson County Veterans Service Office (VSO) Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meals on Wheels San Antonio will provide the breakfast, which will be served at the Wilson County Cowboy Church, 100 Hickory Run in La Vernia. A representative of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wil...

Customers line up to choose from the freshly baked goods by My Mom’s Savory & Sweet Treats Sept. 25, while the bloodmobile is parked outside the Wilson County News. The newspaper sponsored a blood drive for the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center that day. Come enjoy more treats for sale this Friday, Oct. 16. Article Link

The Falls City Independent School District (ISD) will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., to share information about the district’s upcoming bond election. Community members can learn more about the proposed bond, including projects, election information, and more, during the meeting, which will take place in the Falls City ISD auditorium. Falls City ISD trustees approved on Au...