Wilson County News

This year’s South Texas Photo Contest participants shared their “Signs of South Texas” treasures and these lucky winners are displayed for your enjoyment here. Read about their entries and remember you can view all entries at www.wilsoncountynews.com/photocontest. Congratulations to the winners! Article Link

Robby and Joyce Mainz of San Antonio are celebrating 50 years of marriage this year. They were wed April 10, 1976, in St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Antonio. Joyce, who was a CYO softball coach, invited her team members as her special guests. During the wedding ceremony, the priest said, “There’s a fire outside. I have to stop the ceremony.” Joyce thought it was a prank by Robby’s firefighter...

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Thomas Applewhite was a corporal in the Captain Barnett Company, Mississippi Militia, during the War of 1812. On May 9, 2026, he was honored at his resting place in the Concrete Cemetery near La Vernia by the General Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Texas, David Crockett Chapter of San Antonio. A Grave Marker Dedication Ceremony commemorated his loyal service. A special guest in attendan...

Dorothy Dugi Collins and Rosemary Albert visit during the annual Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation Gala April 19 in Floresville. Article Link

“This really is so simple,” wrote Paula Deen of her recipe for “Soy-Rubbed Tenderloin” in her book, Christmas with Paula Deen, published in 2007. But you don’t have to wait for the holidays to make this roast! It’s perfect for a special family dinner or any celebration. Soy-Rubbed Tenderloin One 4- to 5-lb. beef tenderloin 1/2 c. soy sauce Freshly ground black pepper Allow the beef to stand at roo...

Mature community members looking for a fun way to make friends and spend some time are invited to enjoy the Senior Games at St. Ann Catholic Church in La Vernia. Seniors can enjoy fun, fellowship, and time together on Tuesday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to noon in Goertz Hall at the church, located at 14151 U.S. 87 W. in La Vernia. No need to take anything or reserve a spot — just show up ready to play...

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn how to apply the concept of urban agriculture to reshape the community with a presentation on “Urban Ag Renaissance.” Meetings, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Wilson County Justice Center, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For more in...

Meet more than 60 authors at the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, as the library hosts its second book festival. This a free event and perfect for everyone! There were be scheduled meet-the-authors sessions, read alouds, panel discussions, and even book club meetups. Join in on the fun with a special Author Hunt as you meet Texas authors, l...

Congratulations to Stockdale Junior High School coach and teacher Bailee Sherrard, named the Educator of the Quarter by Firstmark Credit Union and the Wilson County News. Sherrard was nominated by Lisa Vrana. “Coach Sherrard works hard every day to build positive relationships with her students and athletes,” Vrana wrote, adding that Sherrard “teaches the essential qualities of a leader” in her Le...

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Save the date! The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 82nd Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee & Rodeo Queen’s Court Coronation on Wednesday, June 17, in the Stockdale Junior High School gym. Witness the coronation of Queen Melone and her court, along with the Jubilee rodeo royalty at “Under the Texas Stars, A Jubilee of Jewels,” hosted by the Stockdale Chamber of Comme...

Yeti is a roughly 2-year-old white Pit mix with the biggest heart and the gentlest soul. Beneath his strong, handsome appearance is truly just one giant baby who wants nothing more than love, attention, and a cozy place to call home. This sweet boy does wonderfully with other dogs and avoids confrontation whenever possible. He’s the kind of dog who would rather make friends than trouble. Yeti abso...

Show community spirit for the Floresville High School Tiger baseball team as they head to Seguin to start game one in the Regional Finals Championship series with Wimberley. Wave your signs, ring your bells, and cheer on the Tigers to send them off knowing the community is behind them on Wednesday, May 20, at 3:15 p.m. in front of Floresville High School.  The Tigers will face the Wimberley Texans...

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Congratulations to the baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for continuing in the playoffs. Regional Semifinals •Floresville vs Robstown Game 1: May 14, 7 pm, at Coastal Bend College Game 2: May 15, 5 pm, at Coastal Bend College Game 3: if needed, 30 min. after game 2 Area •Floresville def. Canyon Lake, 2-0 Game 1: def. Canyon Lake, 4-3, May 7 Game 2: def. Canyon Lake, 7-0, May 8...

The East Central Lady Hornets advance to the Regional Finals in their bid for State. The Lady Hornets defeated Clark 15-0 in game one May 7. East Central kept the playoffs alive in their 14-6 win over Clark May 8 in game two. The Lady Hornets will face Buda Johnson in one game that will determine the Regional Championship on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m., at Northside #2. Watch wilsoncountynews.c...

The Poth Pirette varsity softball team fell to Santa Gertrudis, 0-2, in a best-of-three game series during Regional Semifinals play May 8. The Pirettes fell in game one on May 7, 0-13. On May 8, Poth returned for game two and fought hard but ultimately lost, 4-6. The Pirettes hold a final record of 27-8 for the season and are the Area Champions after defeating Cotulla, 2-0, in a best-of-three game...

Congratulations to the softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area continuing in the playoffs. Regional Finals •East Central vs Johnson, one game – one winner! May 14, 7:30 pm, Northside #2 Regional Semifinals •East Central def. Clark, 2-0 Game 1: def. Clark, 15-0, May 7 Game 2: def. Clark, 14-6, May 8 •Poth fell to Santa Gertrudis, 0-2 Game 1: fell to Santa Gertrudis, 0-13, May 7 Game...

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Floresville Impact 10U is all smiles after capturing the Championship at the National Championship Sports Cinco de Mayo Tournament in Seguin May 2, finishing the weekend undefeated. Strong hitting and steady defense carried the team through a competitive field, marking another impressive showing for the Floresville squad. Congratulations! Article Link

SAN ANGELO — Eight players on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, including Garrett Baumann of Poth, brought home a total of 11 Lone Star Conference postseason honors for their performances during the 2026 regular season. Highlighting the ASU awards is redshirt-senior second baseman Austin Beck of Allen being named the LSC Academic Player of the Year, as well as to the All-LSC first te...

The Poth High School Mighty Pirate Band is ready April 23 to participate in the Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium during Fiesta San Antonio. The Mighty Pirate Band was one of three area bands to perform as a feature band in the festival, performing “Free as a Bird” with musical selections, including “Blackbird” by “The Beatles” and “Free Bird” by “Lynyrd Skynyrd.” The band is under...

The South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) will hold its All-Star showcase games this Saturday, May 16, in Floresville. The lineup includes volleyball at 10 a.m., boys basketball at noon, and girls basketball at 2 p.m., all in the Floresville High School gym. The day ends with the All-Star football game, with kickoff at 7 p.m. in Eschenburg Stadium. Here are the area athletes to watch for! Volleyb...