Wilson County News

[2 Videos below] A .6 million proposal for the purchase of a new building to house the Wilson County Appraisal District has generated concerns from the taxing entities which make up the district funding. The proposal led to several of the entities — including Wilson County, which makes up a large portion of the funding — calling special meetings in response to the timing of the proposal, and conce...

[Video below] As Stockdale Economic Development Corp. (EDC) bids farewell to its longtime administrator, its board has approved to seek outside legal counsel regarding a services agreement with the city of Stockdale related to the position. Board president J.C. Hrubetz began the meeting June 4 by addressing a services agreement, which was presented to board members beforehand by City Manager Steph...

A two-vehicle accident on U.S. 87 in Stockdale has resulted in three people going to the hospital. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. June 4 to the accident at the intersection of U.S. 87 and W. Main Street in Stockdale. In addition to DPS, crews from Wilson County District 3 EMS, District 1 Fire & Rescue, and the Wilson County...

The County Executive Committee of the Wilson County Democratic Party, led by Party Chair Sarah Guevara, presents a campaign donation check May 21 to Mark Hurd, Democratic candidate for Wilson County Pct. 4 commissioner, at their monthly meeting. Article Link

Dear Dave, I’m 25, and I work as a property manager making ,000 a year. I’m in the middle of paying off my debts, but I’m struggling to stay intense about it. I’m in a long-distance relationship that forces me to spend a lot of money to see my boyfriend. He’s not working right now, and it’s been a while since his last job. That means I’m always spending extra on gas and other things to make the ei...

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •May 25, Joe E. Cotter, 22, of Stockdale was arrested at the intersection of F.M. 1922 and C.R. 310 and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possess...

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Editor: Our local priorities are completely backwards. Wilson County and Floresville are rapidly approving new housing subdivisions and AI data centers, yet we are completely ignoring our elderly residents. I recently spoke with the Paloma Senior Village apartments and learned they have a massive waiting list. Our seniors, who spent their lives building this community, are being pushed aside and b...

Editor: The first screwworm case in Texas was discovered and confirmed by the USDA in Zavala County near La Pryor. It was found in the umbilical area of a 3-week-old calf. The screwworm fly lays eggs at the site of an open wound or opening of the flesh, such as the umbilical area of newborn calves or the gumline. This was a serious problem for many years until the eradication project finally decla...

Editor: As a school board member, I had the opportunity to hand out a few diplomas recently. It was an exhilarating experience to see the joy on the faces of the graduates. As they begin the next chapter in their lives, whether entering college, the armed forces, or the work force, they will enter another informal school, often called the “school of hard knocks.” If going to college, they need to...

Editor: Re: “And so it begins…,” June 2 Well, election season is upon us and here we go. The author wants to believe that Paxton is walking evil, supported by our President. Perhaps we could have a better candidate for the U.S. Senate, but we are going with Paxton. So, Paxton’s life is basically a corruption saga? What about former President Biden? Senator – corrupt, Vice President - corrupt, Pres...

Editor: Re: Letter, “After John Cornyn, go Ken Paxton,” June 3 Yes, imagine that — losing to a habitual wife-cheater, indicted in 2015 for felony securities fraud, and a 2023 impeachment by the Texas State House for bribery and abuse of office. No thanks. Ken Paxton is the same sicko who gave attorney Adam Hoffman a sweetheart deal. Hoffman was charged with continuously sexually abusing a child fo...

Editor: Re: Letter, “And so it begins …,” June 3 After kindly informing us all about what he believes is wrong with Ken Paxton, Mr. Yingst states that Mr. Paxton’s opponent in the 2026 Texas Senate race, James Talarico, is the only choice for Texas for U.S. Senator. But I noticed that Mr. Yingst does not say why Mr. Talarico is the only choice. Perhaps he, or someone else, might be able to elabora...

George Dziuk Jr. was sworn in May 21 as mayor of Elmendorf, following the resignation of former Mayor Mike Gonzales. Before his appointment as mayor, Dziuk served the city for 10 years, progressing from board and commission appointments to being elected unopposed to Elmendorf City Council Place 3. Gonzales, said Dziuk, “hands me a city that is poised to morph into a great place to live. Much that...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will hold a public meeting in Floresville on Thursday, June 11, for a pending wastewater permit for HK Bella’s Ranch. The permit — WQ0016844001 — proposes a wastewater treatment plant to discharge up to 250,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day into Kicaster Creek and on into to the San Antonio River. The meeting will consist of two parts: •...

The Republican Party of Bexar County announced its opposition June 3 to the proposed San Antonio Water System (SAWS) rate increase and called for immediate reforms to improve accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency before asking working families to pay higher utility bills. SAWS is seeking approval of a multiyear rate plan that could increase the average residential water bill by...

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) announced June 2 that .8 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will support 190 grants to 160 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC commissioners, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout Texas that provide direct services to veterans and their families. The...

WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners June 8 Floresville City Council June 1 Floresville Planning & Zoning June 3 Stockdale EDC June 4 Wilson County Commissioners Court Me...

A former Wilson County student has graduated from a top Ivy League school. Hayden Hajovsky, Stockdale High School class of 2022, walked the stage May 26 as a graduate of Princeton University in New Jersey. During his high school career, Hayden — the eldest son of Cynthia Luna and Stephen Hajovsky, and brother to Conner, 18 — was heavily involved in groups such as 4-H and FFA, learning archery, bui...

As I was leaving the Wilson County News office and heading toward my car May 14, I heard such a ruckus — sounds I’m sure I’ve never heard before. At first I thought a puppy or some other animal was in trouble; then it sounded like croaking and squawking. I then suspected a large bird of some kind. I looked up, and on the back rooftop of the Wilson County News building in downtown Floresville, I sa...

A Maine potato farmer and a Texas rancher were engaged in conversation at a political rally. The man from the Lone Star State asked, “How much land do you tend?” The Mainer replied, “About a hundred acres.” “I manage about a thousand myself,” said the Texan in a slow drawl. The man from Maine was not overly impressed, so the Texan continued, “I know where there’s a much bigger ranch south of San A...

Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) proudly hosted its second annual Community Heroes Luncheon in Seguin, bringing together community leaders, partner organizations, and distinguished guests to celebrate the spirit of service and recognize individuals and organizations making a lasting impact across South Central and West Texas. A highlight of the luncheon included compelling stories...

When there’s time for a break at the Red Wing Shoe Store on Military Drive in San Antonio, owner Kenny Kaufman and employee Andrea Gonzalez enjoy catching up with the news in Wilson County. Red Wing has been a longtime advertiser in the Wilson County News! (See the ad, page 1C. Kenny comes up with the sometimes serious and often-humorous calendar connections in the ads himself.) Article Link

Wilson County News Editor Nannette Kilbey- Smith shared this recipe. “I recently came across a little book by Helen Simpson, The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea, at a yard sale,” Nannette said. “Thumbing through it took me back to my years living in London and experiencing ‘afternoon tea’ in various places. At one time during my years in England, I actually worked in a tea shop, where we served...