Wilson County News

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...

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Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services will present its inaugural Running Down a Dream 5K Trail Race on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Helton Nature Park. In addition to being a regular human trail race, the event also will include a “canicross” trail race for human/ dog teams. Whether you run the course with your dog or by yourself, you will be helping the non-profit organization meet its mission to p...

Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services will present its inaugural Running Down a Dream 5K Trail Race on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Helton Nature Park. In addition to being a regular human trail race, the event also will include a “canicross” trail race for human/ dog teams. Whether you run the course with your dog or by yourself, you will be helping the non-profit organization meet its mission to p...

Enjoy a day of empowerment, education, and connection at “The Women Conference — Women Leading with Grit and Grace,” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mill Convention Center in Kenedy. Keynote speaker at the free event will be motivational speaker Shannon McKain. Featured speakers include 81st Judicial District Judge Jennifer Dillingham, Texas Council of Administrators of Special Edu...

Enjoy a day of empowerment, education, and connection at “The Women Conference — Women Leading with Grit and Grace,” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mill Convention Center in Kenedy. Keynote speaker at the free event will be motivational speaker Shannon McKain. Featured speakers include 81st Judicial District Judge Jennifer Dillingham, Texas Council of Administrators of Special Edu...

Stockdale Independent School District voters will go to the polls Nov. 3 for the district’s second bond proposal this year. Fewer than 400 voters passed a .5 million bond for the district in a May 2 election. That bond included a new wing at the elementary campus with classrooms, meeting spaces, and restrooms, as well as a new engineered metal building for a band hall. The Nov. 3 bond proposal is...

Stockdale Independent School District voters will go to the polls Nov. 3 for the district’s second bond proposal this year. Fewer than 400 voters passed a .5 million bond for the district in a May 2 election. That bond included a new wing at the elementary campus with classrooms, meeting spaces, and restrooms, as well as a new engineered metal building for a band hall. The Nov. 3 bond proposal is...

The Wilson County News invites candidates in the Nov. 3 elections to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, Oct. 21. Due to space limitations, this is restricted to candidates in contested races only; this includes: •Federal and state offices, including U.S. Senate and U.S. Rep. District 35; Texas...

The Wilson County News invites candidates in the Nov. 3 elections to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, Oct. 21. Due to space limitations, this is restricted to candidates in contested races only; this includes: •Federal and state offices, including U.S. Senate and U.S. Rep. District 35; Texas...