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A story was told about a small boy wanting to buy a watermelon from an old farmer. The boy was willing to pay one dollar for a delicious melon still attached to the vine. The old farmer said, “Nope. I get four dollars for a melon like that one.” The boy pointed to a small melon two rows over and said, “How about a dollar for that one?” The old farmer smiled and took the boy’s dollar, and said, “It...

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The 106th year of the Floresville Musical Club has started off busier than ever. The popular bubble booth was manned by Musical Club members at the Goober Games Oct. 6. Children and adults alike were mesmerized by the amazing creations. On Oct. 7, the ladies decorated the tables in the high school cafeteria for the Queen’s Rehearsal Dinner. The lovely adornments included white tablecloths with aqu...

At their monthly meeting on Oct. 6, members of the La Vernia-based Susanna Dickinson National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) chapter wore pink to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hostess Debby Owen was unable to attend the meeting but sent mini cherry pies with Jennifer Zimmerle. Vice Regent Stacie Donohue and her mother, DiAnn Carnes, stepped up to the plate and h...

[Video below] Floresville’s young pop star and actress Hailey Grace Ochoa hasn’t slowed down since “gracing” the pages of Wilson County News in August; the young starlet now has her first music video under her belt! Hailey Grace, a Floresville Middle School sixth grader, not only took the same stage as Josh Abbot during the 2026 Floresville Peanut Festival, she also recruited some of her friends a...

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) association participated in a couple of annual community events in the month of October. They participated in this year’s Floresville Peanut Festival and Goober Games in Floresville. At the Floresville Peanut Festival Parade, WCEMG was recognized and awarded as the 2026 Local Float Grand Champions! If you know a WCEMG or a student of WCEMG’s Cla...

Democrats can’t seem to decide whether they want higher or lower gas prices. On the one hand, they’re promising that if they win a majority in Congress, they will work to bring down prices at the pump. On the other hand, they can’t bring down prices in their own blue states. We at Unleash Prosperity recently analyzed gas and diesel prices in the 50 states. Here’s what we found: The more Democratic...

I’ve been doing it every day. Stop2End. Stop sending me text messages from my favorite politicians begging for money. Dear Susan, they begin as if they know you (except the ones I get regularly for someone named Virginia who lives in Georgia and must have had a similar number in another life). The system is not flawless. It just seems that way when you’re trying to beat it. No matter how many time...

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize most industries, and medicine is no exception. Eight in 10 doctors already use AI for everything from taking notes to getting up to speed on the latest medical research in order to better diagnose patients. AI promises to deliver enormous benefits to clinicians and patients alike. But like any tool or technology, AI also has limitations. Medical e...

Editor:As residents of Floresville and Wilson County, we should pay closer attention to global economic conditions and how they may affect our community. Inflation, rising interest rates, unemployment concerns, increasing energy costs, and disruptions in international shipping form interconnected problems. These problems link together, and their consequences ultimately affect our homes, businesses...

Three years ago, Terry Ritch found himself in a South Dakota hospital, weighing 463 pounds and facing a serious health crisis. His blood sugar had climbed above 800, and doctors were surprised he had not slipped into a diabetic coma. Today, more than 240 pounds lighter, the Stockdale resident is celebrating a healthier life, a renewed appreciation for family, and the title of 2025 Take Off Pounds...

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Clarence Ehlers of Floresville shared this interesting snippet. I recently purchased the program for the First Annual San Antonio Livestock Exposition and World Championship Rodeo, held Feb. 17-26, 1950, in the Joe Freeman-Bexar County Coliseum. Included with the program there was the program insert for the 11th performance on Friday night, Feb. 24, 1950. There were 16 events that night. The event...

Hear live country music by Justin Trevino and the Floresville Opry House Band, with guest Misty Lubianski, at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6-9:15 p.m., in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests can sit down to enjoy a turkey and dressing dinner provided by Outlaw Catering for per plate. Attendees are welcome to take their own adult beverages. Se...

Bring a lawn chair to watch five finalists compete for the Christian Battle of the Bands title on Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Rock Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. in St. Hedwig. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and the bands will compete in the Voices of Light Finale from noon to 4 p.m. The five finalists include J.A.M., Faye & the Frequency, Shining Force Band, Wilson County Cowboy Church Band, and Jake...

The Seguin Art League invites community members to join its classes and shows during November, including: •Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m. — Watercolor Snowman Cards. Beginning watercolor class making a Christmas card using loose impressionistic watercolor techniques. Class is limited to six students, ages 18 and up; .Also happening in November and December will be: • Our Best to You Show. Submission...

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m.“Gardening with Natives” will be presented by Peter Hernandez after a brief member meeting. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held in the Wilson County Justice Center Annex, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information, call 830-393-7357 or go t...

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host two Weekend Gardening Series seminars from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Fridays, Nov. 6 and Nov. 20, at the Bexar County Greenies Urban Farm, 1615 Sherman in San Antonio. The programs will feature fall and winter vegetable gardening, seasonal plants, and ways to add color to landscapes during the cooler months. The cost per seminar is . Registration is a...

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 "Football Trivia" promotion. Article Link

Shop early for Christmas Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in St. Hedwig. Find lots of vendors and crafts of all kinds, along with a “mystery tree” prize drawing, a silent auction, and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and Santa will be on site for photos and Christmas wishes from 11 a.m. until noon. Proceeds from the event will benefit the...

View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville EDC Oct. 22 Commissioners Court Oct. 26 La Vernia Independent School District Meeting: Regular meeting, Oct. 19, 6:32-9:42 p.m., executive session, 9:09-9:41 p.m. Actions: •Approved bond payments of ,883.97 to A3 Communications (3Sixty Integrated), ,097.75 to AG|CM, ,842.73 to Airgas, and ,855...

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Floresville def. GHNO (10/20) Floresville def. Great Hearts Northern Oaks, 3-0: 25-9, 25-14, and 25-12 Aces: Averly Tackitt 5 Eliyah Flores 2 Blocks: Emily Hutchinson 2 Averly Tackitt 1 Kills: Averly Tackitt 10 Emily Hutchinson 9 Assists: Lailah Fuentes 25 Sabree Woelfler 10 Digs: Averly Tackitt 4 Kenzie Suchil 3 Overall: 30-10 District: 8-1 Junior varsity fell to GHNO, 1-2 Freshmen fell to GHNO,...

The Jaguars celebrate their 3-0 win over Gonzales Oct. 23, making them District Champions for four years in a row. “New District, Same Champions!” – the Jaguars were moved from District 27-4A to District 29-4A for the 2026-27 school year due to UIL realignments. Congratulations! Article Link