Wilson County News

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...

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The Floresville Cheerleaders cheer on the Jaguars during the first home volleyball game Aug. 25. Article Link

The Floresville High School varsity Jaguar volleyball team enjoyed a winning week, going 3-0, as they rack up court time and prepare for the District season. Results from Sept. 1: •def. Brenham, 3-0 •def. Bellville, 3-1 Results from Sept. 4: •def. CC Veterans Memorial, 3-2 The Jaguars will next host the Goliad Tigerettes on Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. Article Link

[Video below] A national issue became a bone of contention at the Sept. 3 meeting of the China Grove City Council, when council members addressed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). China Grove Mayor David Johnson explained that the China Grove Police Department had entered into the MOA to participate in its 287(g) program, whereby China Grove polic...

Rev. Rafael Antonio Lopez-Negroni, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville, blesses the construction crew on the site of the new arena at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center on S.H. 97 in Floresville Sept. 3, as the crew works to meet the deadline of December to erect the new facility. This is the second iteration of the building; the original frame of the new arena collapsed...

[Video below] The Stockdale Marshal’s Office has introduced an internship program designed to provide qualified college students with practical exposure to municipal law-enforcement operations, administrative functions, and community policing in Stockdale, following approval for the program by the Stockdale City Council. During a special called meeting Aug. 31, Interim Chief Victor Mata with the S...

Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 “Court of Confectionery Creations” spend the summer months visiting area landmarks, dignitaries, cities, and organizations on their annual publicity trip to promote the Peanut Festival. This year’s festival is only weeks away! Join the festivities Oct. 8-10. Article Link

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Fees for use of the Floresville Event Center are likely going up. The Floresville 4A Corp. board, which oversees operations of the event center, decided at its Sept. 3 meeting to propose increased rates to the Floresville City Council, following presentations on operational costs by Dr. Reena Gonzalez, the city’s parks and recreation director, and on the budget by Floresville Finance Director Cynt...

Larry Flores is hosting a prize drawing to benefit Jack and Elizabeth Campbell, who lost their Floresville-area home to a fire Aug. 15. (See “Flames destroy home in Creekwood,” Aug. 19 Wilson County News.) A prize drawing will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, for five gift baskets — four featuring liquor and one with wine. Tickets are each or three for . All the proceeds will go to the Campbells to re...

Sign up for a day trip to Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass Tuesday, Oct. 13, to benefit Christmas gifts for children in need. Check-in for the 56-passenger motor coach will be at 6:30 a.m. at H-E-B, 3323 S.E. Military Dr., in San Antonio. The bus will depart at 7 a.m., returning to H-E-B at 8:30 p.m. that evening. Cost is per person round trip. Payment in full is due by Thursday, Oct. 1....