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The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its first meeting of the 2026- 27 year on Monday, Sept. 14, in the lovely country home of Kay Deagen. The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by President Kay Deagen. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mary Denson gave the treasurer’s report. Members were reminded to pay their dues. Under new business, it was reported that the club...

Congratulations to the Stockdale FFA Livestock Judging Team for taking fifth place in the Heart of Texas Livestock Judging Contest! Their hard work, dedication, and time put into improving their livestock judging skills paid off. Well done! Article Link

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In nearly every way, Americans have more material wealth, better health, better housing and more of just about everything than ever before. Not just the rich, but nearly everyone. Americans’ standard of living is roughly 50 percent higher, after inflation, than it was 50 years ago. The median family income is now close to ,000. That’s an income level higher than that of 90 percent of families livi...

America has a healthcare spending problem. But it’s not that we spend too much, per se. Rather, we spend staggering sums of money treating the devastating complications of chronic diseases, instead of helping patients prevent those conditions in the first place. That’s exactly backward. If policymakers want to bend the healthcare cost curve, they need to enable patients to ward off, or at least ma...

Editor: Re: Letter, “A clear choice,” Oct. 14 Chuck Waite’s letter relies more on accusation than evidence. James Talarico did call himself a “Christian who hates Christianity” on a March 2021 podcast. But the full exchange matters — he explained that he keeps being drawn back to Christianity because he finds the teachings of Jesus profoundly radical and revolutionary. The quote is real. Presentin...

Editor: As president of the Falls City ISD board of trustees, I believe it is important that every voter has access to accurate information before casting their ballot in the upcoming Nov. 3, 2026, bond election. Over the past several months, considerable time and effort have gone into evaluating our district’s facilities, identifying current and future needs, and considering the financial impact...

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LA VERNIA — For 125 years, Immanuel Lutheran Church has been a gathering place for generations of families in La Vernia — not simply as a building, but as a congregation centered on worship, faith, fellowship, and service. A new congregation On Aug. 11, 1901, 20 families from the Elm Creek Lutheran congregation gathered to establish a new church. In the beginning, Lutheran services were held in th...

This “Glimpse of the Past” comes from Clarence Ehlers of Floresville. I recently purchased on eBay a souvenir program for San Antonio’s First Annual Livestock Exposition and World Championship Rodeo held in 1950. Within the program, there was this half-page ad for Frank Vela Saddle Shop shown here. I was surprised that a saddle shop in Floresville would have such a large ad in the program. The oth...

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Local personality Veronica Collazo attended the Oktoberfest celebration at the Real Ale Brewing Co. in Blanco on Sept. 26. When she learned there was a stein-holding contest, she said, “I can do that.” Competitors must hold a full, one-liter beer stein, weighing about 5 pounds, straight out in front of the body with a locked elbow. Bending the elbow, spilling beer, or leaning the body results in d...

Dear Annie: My 27-year-old son moved back home eight months ago after his lease ended. The plan was for it to be temporary while he “regrouped.” But since then, he’s applied to only a handful of jobs. Meanwhile, he’s sleeping in, playing video games and getting defensive if I bring up the job search. I don’t want to kick him out, but I also wonder if I’m making it a bit too comfortable for him her...

Grab the family and plan to spend a day of fun, food, and family activities on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Seguin’s 21st Annual Pecan Fest. The event takes place throughout downtown Seguin and Central Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing festival favorites like the Kid’s Zone, the Beer & Wine Garden, and the Get Crackin’ Pecan Shelling Contest. Also returning for a second year will be the Food Tr...

Friday, Oct. 30, is Dinner & Movie Fellowship Night at The Rock Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. in St. Hedwig. Enjoy dinner, a movie, and connecting with friends old and new from 6-9 p.m. For more information, call 210-573-4519 or email therockunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com. Article Link

Adults age 55 or older are invited to Brewed Blessings for Seniors to share coffee, tea, and sweets at The Rock Church in St. Hedwig on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9-11 a.m. This senior fellowship meets the last Thursday of every month at the same time to enjoy food and conversation together. The church is located at 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. For more information, call Evelyn Winter at 630-220- 3775. Artic...

Plan to attend Graytown Chapter Reguladores LEMC’s Chile Cookoff on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-9 p.m. at the Grand Graytown Venue, 8409 F.M. 2579 in Floresville. Participants in the contest pay a entry fee and provide 20 lbs. of chile. Cooking begins at 10 a.m., must be ready by 5 p.m., and must be done on site. A Halloween contest is also planned, with kids costumes at 6 p.m. and adults at 6:30 p....

A new twist on bingo is coming to American Legion Post 539 in St. Hedwig on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the American Legion Hall at 14410 F.M. 1346. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with Musical Bingo; the cost is per game, with a 100-percent payout. Food will be available for purchase, and the bar will be open. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 210-667-9105. Article Link

Discover the San Antonio River! Join the San Antonio River Authority’s Discovery Hunt through Sunday, Oct. 25, and uncover hidden gems of art, nature, and engineering while completing missions in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties! Download GooseChase at https://www.goosechase.com/download and join the hunt with code RVG3VH. Explore the river and tributaries, snap pics, check in via GPS, a...

Redeemer United Church invites everyone to its Harvest Festival at the Bexar Social Hall, 15681 Bexar Bowling Road, in Marion, on Sunday, Oct. 25. The day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with worship at Bexar Hall, followed by a turkey dinner at 11 a.m. for drive-thru, or 11:30 a.m. for those who dine in. Plates will be each. The festival will include live and silent auctions, a prize drawing, a bake sal...

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Applications are now being taken for Crystal Choir, a new regional choral program created in collaboration with Texas State University. The program welcomes high-school-age singers through young adults, from beginning to extensive vocal experience. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Nov. 3, and will be each Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Crystal Theatre in Gonzales. Early registration is through Sunday, Oct....

SAN ANTONIO — East Central Independent School District (ISD) has received multiple reports of ballot discrepancies involving Proposition A during early voting for the Nov. 3 election. Voters in East Central ISD have reported that the district’s Proposition A was missing from their ballots. In some instances, a proposition from another school district appeared instead. The district has identified c...

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...