Wilson County News

Floresville High School hosted signing day on May 13, for 10 student athletes. These athletes were presented with their families as they committed to their respective colleges and universities. Congratulations! Volleyball Makenna Hertless – South Florida University, Exercise Science Madison Harden – Faulkner University, Health Science, Occupational Therapy Cross country Nora Felan – Dallas Baptist...

La Vernia cross country athletes ran in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon in Corpus Christi. This event is the largest relay marathon race in the U.S. and sold out with nearly 10,000 runners May 15. La Vernia runners included Braden Antista, Tyler Antista, Doug John, Wyatt Killian, Kaleb Krenek, and Damian Obregon. The boys finished 51st overall and 12th in their division, an impressive achievement....

South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star football showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Red Team defeated Blue Team, 28-7. Roster Red Team, coached by La Vernia’s Brian Null: Floresville — Josh Beaty, Dylan Brazell, Dario Gilchrist, Raymon Gutierrez, Wesley Kotzur, Noelyn Lozano, Story Maldonado, Jett Martinez, and Daniel Schaefer La Vernia — Jackson Cooper, Bryar Crane, Caden Diaz, Hayden...

South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star volleyball showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Blue Team defeated Red Team, 3-1. Roster Laynie Ruple, Falls City (Red Team)Madison Harden, Floresville (Blue Team)Makenna Hertless, Floresville (Blue Team)Lyla Smith, Floresville (Blue Team)Sadie Walden, Nixon-Smiley (Blue Team)Katelyn Dugi, Poth (Blue Team)Kenzie Wiatrek, Poth (Blue Team)Adisen Magi...

The Wilson County News annual graduation section, Tomorrow’s Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. Now’s the time to celebrate your senior with a graduation ad to be included in this souvenir section that features the class of 2026, recognizing East Central, Falls City, Floresville, K...

The Stockdale ISD Athletics program will offer youth camps this summer for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Camps include: •Girls basketball —June 2-4; kindergarten through second grade, 8:30-10 a.m.; grades 3-6, 10:30 a.m. to noon •Football, grades K-6 — June 9-11, 9-11 a.m. •Cheer, grades K-6 — June 9-11, 9-11 a.m. •Boys basketball — June 16- 18; kindergarten through second grade,...

You really can’t make this stuff up! The Elmendorf Police Department posted a public service announcement May 20, advising city residents there was a kangaroo loose in the area. “Our sergeant is currently coordinating with the game warden and Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding reports of a kangaroo loose …” in the vicinity of F.M. 327 in the city. The road runs past the U.S. Post Office and City H...

[Video below] In the early hours of May 11, the Holcek family in Floresville awoke to the crackle of lightning and booming crashes of thunder. “My wife woke in fright,” Brian Holcek said. Their dog also barked excitedly. Brian put it down to the cacophony of the storm, and everyone went back to sleep. It wasn’t until late Monday afternoon that the family realized the storm had brought more than lo...

Caps fly in the air over Mustang Stadium in Nixon May 15, as members of the Nixon-Smiley High School class of 2026 graduate. The ceremony was the first for the schools in the Wilson County News coverage area. Falls City conferred diplomas May 16, with Poth’s ceremony May 21, and Stockdale and Karnes City holding May 22 events. East Central’s seniors take the stage May 27, followed on May 29 by stu...

[Video below] “What’s the plan to fill the [FEDC executive director] position permanently?” David Ximenez, new Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) board member, asked during a May 21 special meeting. A board of newly appointed members (see “Council makes sweeping changes to FEDC board, May 20 Wilson County News) filled the Floresville City Council chamber to discuss approving an interim...

Despite an unusual season marked by weather-related cancellations and limited race opportunities, the Floresville ACE Race Team delivered a strong performance throughout the year. The team competed in two full races and several shortened events, earning impressive finishes against schools from across the region. The season began with a third-place finish by car No. 393, driven by senior Violet Gar...

Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state has 54 wind projects stalled as part of a nationwide delay affecting 165 onshore wind projects. President Donald Trump has long opposed...

Elmendorf has a new mayor and a new alderman, after a series of votes at the May 21 city council meeting. The actions were prompted by the resignation of Mayor Michael Gonzales in April. Alderman Linda Peña Ortiz moved to appoint Alderman Manuel Decena as mayor. Decena, who had opened the meeting as mayor pro tem, seconded the motion. After discussion involving all the aldermen and several members...

La Vernia ISD has hired Catherine Foerster as its new girls athletic director. After a closed session at the May 18 district board meeting, superintendent Dr. Hensley Cone made the announcement as he introduced Foerster to the trustees. “Coach Foerster brings an extraordinary legacy of leadership, championship success, and student-athlete development to Bear Country,” said Cone. “[Her] passion, le...

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The Texas Water Resources Institute invites community members to a free workshop on Water Wise: Private Wells, Rainwater Harvesting, and Water Smart Lawns, offered on two dates: •Thursday, June 11 — at The Beer Warehouse, 1302 South Second Street in Floresville; 9 am to 2 p.m. •Friday, June 12 — at the Atascosa AgriLife Extension Service, 25 East Fifth Street in Leming; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-regist...

Apply now for spay or neuter for your pet through Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services. The nonprofit has been awarded a grant to offer low-cost spay and neuter to residents in Bexar, Karnes, Guadalupe, and Wilson counties, while funding lasts. The cost is per dog and per cat, and scheduling requires an application with owner information — including first and last name, physical address, ema...

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Dear Dave, I’m 26, and I graduated from college a few months ago. I was fortunate enough to have a job making ,000 annually waiting for me. I don’t have any other debt, so my only real problem right now is about ,000 in credit card debt. It doesn’t seem like a huge amount, but I don’t want to fall into the trap of relying on debt throughout my life. Do you have any suggestions for remaining motiva...

We appreciate and support our local first responders who selflessly serve our community. Article Link

The second annual World Heritage Center Brick Building Contest is underway with “Summer at the Missions” as this year’s theme. Entry deadline is Monday, July 6. Miniature plastic brick builders of all ages are invited to create an object or scene related to the historic San Antonio Missions. Besides the missions themselves, subjects can include such things as the aqueduct, the Rancho de las Cabras...

The University of Texas San Antonio Small Business Development Center wants to help your business grow by offering a live webinar series, “Social Media Essentials: Build, Grow, Convert.” Included in the four-part series is: •Starting Steps for Maximum Brand Impact, June 9 •Building a Ready-to-Buy Audience, June 16 •The Automatic Content Creation Machine, June 23 •Plan, Post, Profit, Repeat, June 3...

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the San Antonio Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel, and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 39 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be on-s...

Joel Bellinger is Pct. 3 justice of the peace-elect, not justice of the peace as stated in the Memorial Day ads in the May 20 Wilson County News. Connie Terry continues to serve as Pct. 3 justice of the peace until Dec. 31. Bellinger, who won the Republican Party nomination for the office in the March party primaries, is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot and is set to be sworn in Jan. 1, 2027. Reader...

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/. FEDC May 21 LVISD May 18 Stockdale Independent School District Meeting: Board of trustees regular meeting, May 11, 6-7:54 p.m., executive session 6:24-...