Wilson County News

The St. Hedwig American Legion Post 539 invites the community to a number of events on their calendar each month. •Steak night every Monday night, 6:30 p.m. • beer every Thursday night, with a variety of tacos available for purchase •Bingo, first Sunday of every month, doors open at 2 p.m. Jacob Botello and his band will play on Friday, Sept. 18, from 7-11 p.m. Tacos will be available for purchase...

Haven Oaks Community Bible Church in Sutherland Springs invites the community to their Ladies Fundraiser Fish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates will be and include fish, sides, and dessert. For information, call 830-900-3186 or email gauhlig2@gmail.com. Haven Oaks Community Bible Church is located at 10294 F.M. 539 in Sutherland Springs. Article Link

The Nixon Lions Club and Camp House Concerts will hold their annual concert and barbecue event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 p.m. to midnight, at the Camphouse in Nixon. The show, sponsored by Enbridge, will feature music by “The Derailers,” Philip Wildman, and Scott Sean White, as well as prize drawings and a silent auction. Tickets are and are limited to 150. General admission packages for 0 and V...

First Lutheran Church in Floresville invites everyone to its annual Sausage Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will also feature prize drawings, a country store, and a bake sale. Tickets are and plates are available for dine-in or carry out. The church is located at 1406 Sixth Street in Floresville. For information, call the church office at 830-393- 2747. Article Link

Make plans now to attend the annual St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 27, in Stockdale. Get turkey and dressing with all the trimmings for per plate, available to go or for dine in. Tamales also will be available for per dozen. Serving begins at 10 a.m. The event will also feature a bake sale, a plant sale, kids’ games, and door prizes, as well as live and silent auctio...

Join the Polish Heritage Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, to celebrate Bishop John W. Yanta’s legacy and the fifth anniversary of the center’s opening. The event kicks off Polish American Heritage Month with “Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America’s Independence … Polish American Style!” from 2-4 p.m. The mini-symposium, which features prominent Polish American historians, will be followed by a M...

The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome 2026 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee Queen Melone Peyton Mills, Little Miss Stockdale Kaylee Jo Turberville, Miss Rodeo Stockdale Chezneigh Evans, Rodeo Duchess Jazlyn Vigil, Rodeo Princess Jocelyn Vigil, Little Miss Rodeo Viviann Kitchens, and Little Mr. Rodeo Donald “JD” Butterworth. These young ladies and young man have the exciting opportuni...

The Stockdale Independent School District has partnered with S2 Pass as its new digital ticketing partner. Download S2 Pass from the App Store or Google Play. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you may purchase your ticket(s); these will be scanned upon entry from your smartphone. Please be sure to buy your ticket(s) before arrival at the games. Cash will still be accepted at the gate if that is your...

Homecoming for Stockdale High School will be Thursday, Sept. 24. Stockdale Project Graduation is hosting a Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in Kosciusko Hall. Tickets are presale or at the door. Students can purchase presale tickets from Mrs. Cantrell in the Secondary Library at Stockdale High School. Kosciusko Hall is located at 7975 F.M. 541 near Stockdale. Article Li...

This little 9 lb., 4-yearold girl needs someone to play fetch with. She loves people, kids especially. She’s housebroken. Doesn’t eat much and loves to snuggle. If she sounds like the perfect pup for you, contact Wilson County Adoption & Rescue Services and fill out an application. Ready to meet your new best friend? Submit an application at: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WCNK/Dog....

Drivers on U.S. 181 in Floresville are urged to avoid the 600 block of 10th Street (U.S. 181) as fire crews battle a structure fire at the Pollos Asados restaurant.  One northbound lane of the highway is closed as firefighters and law enforcement work the scene.   The Floresville Police Department asks that members of the public avoid the area if possible. Drivers should expect delays and use caut...

The Stockdale Lady Brahmas put up a strong fight against Cuero Sept. 4, taking the match to four sets in a competitive night of volleyball. The opening set was a close battle, with Cuero narrowly edging Stockdale 25-23. The Lady Brahmas continued to fight in the second set but fell 25-21, giving Cuero a two-set advantage. Stockdale responded in a big way in the third set. The Lady Brahmas came out...

Attention, Floresville Peanut Festival representatives, royal court members, and parade marshals! The deadline is Friday, Sept. 11, to send your short bio and photo to the Wilson County News to be included in the “Goober Gazette,” the official Floresville Peanut Festival publication. You’re encouraged to send this as soon as possible, and not wait until the deadline. Find the online form at https:...

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The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs battled until the final whistle Friday night but fell to a talented Jourdanton Indians squad, losing 58-23 in their home opener at Mustang Stadium. Despite the final score, the Mustangs showed plenty of fight and produced several big plays on both sides of the football. Nixon-Smiley continued to compete throughout the night, with several players stepping up against a stro...

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The Stockdale Brahmas traveled to Weimar Sept. 4, to take on the Wildcats. The Brahmas fell, 8-44. Stockdale will have a chance to turn it around this week when they host the Falls City Beavers on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Article Link

After last week’s disappointing marathon loss in their season opener, East Central had a lot to prove as they took on the visiting Roosevelt Roughriders on Friday. The Hornets came out firing in all three phases of the game on their way to a convincing 40-14 win in their home opener at Hornet Stadium, to bring their season record to 1-1. Head Coach Joe Hubbard’s squad got things off on the right f...

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Some information in the Sept. 2 article, “Mustangs open season with gritty 22-18 win over Eagles,” was incorrect. In the photo identifying Garet Gonzales as the ball carrier, the photo actually depicts Mustang quarterback Eric Rodriguez (2). In the photo of Dallas Rhodes, he scored only one touchdown during the Aug. 28 matchup with Luling, not two as stated. Readers can alert the Wilson County New...

WoodmenLife invites students in grades kinder through eight and grades nine through 12 to compete in its “America Is … 250!” Video Contest. Students can win up to ,500 for their school by submitting a 30- to 60-second video celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence and sharing what America means to them. The deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, Oct. 7. For details and to s...

The Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest will be accepting entries from Monday, Oct. 5 to Friday, Dec. 18. The contest offers Kindergarten through 12th-grade students an opportunity to showcase their creativity, promote environmental awareness, and win prizes. The contest theme is “Ways to Reduce Waste.” K-10th-grade students can win up to 0 in gift cards and 11-12th-grade students can win up to ,0...

Performance skills are life skills — and that’s what Drama Kids offers to youth. Designed to build confidence, encourage collaboration, develop speaking skills, and enhance creative thinking, Drama Kids is now enrolling for this school year. Drama Kids offers weekly classes from Sept. 10 through May 20, 2027, for kids ages 8-17. Classes take place at The Art Escape studio 1801 Bentwood Drive near...

Ray “The Judge” Rodriguez, a Floresville native and MMA/jiu-jitsu black belt, will take to the mat Saturday, Sept. 19, in the “Battle of the Grapplers” in San Antonio. Also competing in the event will be his 9-year-old son, Kyson. Each will compete in their own weight class in the event, which has drawn competitors from across the nation to the Freeman Expo Hall. Kyson, a La Vernia Intermediate Sc...