Wilson County News

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Rodney D. Wigley, 40, of Floresville was found “not guilty” by a jury April 25, on a charge of assault of a family member by impeding breath or circulation, after an alleged incident in November 2022. He was acquitted and released the same day. •Brandon J. Brewer, 34, of Floresville wa...

Sunday was Mother’s Day. Not all mothers are the same, and our experiences vary greatly. That’s why the following story is so interesting. Perhaps you had a mother like this one. I don’t know where this story comes from or who the author is. “We had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a...

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: •...

SEGUIN — Safety can’t wait. Right now, individuals and families across Guadalupe, Gonzales, Karnes, and Wilson counties are facing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. When they reach out, they need immediate support — and someone to say, “You’re not alone. We can help!” The Thriving Hearts Crisis Center (THCC) provides immediate, life-changing services every day, inc...

Our nation’s police work hard every day to ensure safety and order in our communities, and we’re grateful for their dedication, skill, courage, and sacrifice. Article Link

A detail of Scouts donated a day’s work May 2 to benefit the Passion for Paws Memorial Animal Shelter in Nixon. The Scouts, members of Troop 118 from La Vernia, used materials supplied by American Legion Post 547 in Nixon to build a bench for people to sit on and installed three large tires on the shelter’s grounds for dogs to play around. “This will be great entertainment for our rescue dogs, esp...

Musicians Fermin Rocha of Poth (l-r), accordionist Marco Martinez of Floresville, and Poli “Roli Poli” Barcenez of Floresville unite for a photo May 9 during “Music in the Park” at the amphitheater in Floresville River Park, hosted by the City of Floresville, in collaboration with the Floresville Economic Development Corp. and the Floresville Chamber of Commerce. Article Link

Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) Community Services Coordinator Nina Ruiz (back l-r) and Board Chair Betty Hernandez hold a proclamation May 11 as the Wilson County Commissioners Court (front) proclaims May as Community Action Month and declare CCSCT as a Community Action Agency. The nonprofit organization helps to empower families and individuals in need through community partners...

Wilson County Commissioners Court (front) is joined May 11 by representatives (back) from Camino Real Community Services, after commissioners approved a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness month. The agency provides counseling and rehabilitation services related to mental health for people of all ages. Article Link

Elmendorf city Councilman George Dziuk Jr. managed to snap photos of this elusive visitor to his property May 5. Roadrunners, known for their swiftness — they’ve been reported to run up to 26 mph — are good hunters, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and are particularly fond of lizards and snakes, even small rattlesnakes. Circling around a snake, a roadrunner will rush in and s...

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Republicans are dancing on the grave. They really were afraid of losing the House and with reason. Their leader, the president, is sinking like a rock. That should hurt them, but only so much. The decision of the Virginia Supreme Court to throw out the new map enacted by voters at the urging of Democrats threatens to leave the House in Republican hands. The arithmetic all changes with Virginia and...

Republicans are dancing on the grave. They really were afraid of losing the House and with reason. Their leader, the president, is sinking like a rock. That should hurt them, but only so much. The decision of the Virginia Supreme Court to throw out the new map enacted by voters at the urging of Democrats threatens to leave the House in Republican hands. The arithmetic all changes with Virginia and...

Leftists in the media cannot stand the idea that Team Trump is coming to the defense of white males at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They believe white males should never file a complaint, given their centuries of massive white male privilege. Last week, The New York Times reported scornfully on how discrimination claims by white men and Jews are “Discrimination Cases That Match Tru...

Leftists in the media cannot stand the idea that Team Trump is coming to the defense of white males at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They believe white males should never file a complaint, given their centuries of massive white male privilege. Last week, The New York Times reported scornfully on how discrimination claims by white men and Jews are “Discrimination Cases That Match Tru...

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Mary Lou Sanchez, “born and raised in Floresville,” displays a photo of herself as a young woman on the ladder of a boxcar in the days when the railroad ranthroughFloresville. SheattendedaaMay9eventattheoldrailroad depot on Trail Street in Floresville, where people were invited to share ideas for the historical structure’s future. Sanchez recalled regularly walking across the tracks from her home...

Mary Lou Sanchez, “born and raised in Floresville,” displays a photo of herself as a young woman on the ladder of a boxcar in the days when the railroad ranthroughFloresville. SheattendedaaMay9eventattheoldrailroad depot on Trail Street in Floresville, where people were invited to share ideas for the historical structure’s future. Sanchez recalled regularly walking across the tracks from her home...

Conner Michalski, 12, (left) tends to his selection of bookmarks, while his brother, Schrader Michalski, 11, promotes the sale of trading cards to Wyatt Cruger, 8, of Helotes and his mother, Lindsey Pruski of Poth, during a Young Entrepreneurs Day May 9 at the Bluebonnet Book Shop in downtown Floresville. Young Entrepreneurs Day is one of the special recurring days planned for Saturdays at the boo...

Conner Michalski, 12, (left) tends to his selection of bookmarks, while his brother, Schrader Michalski, 11, promotes the sale of trading cards to Wyatt Cruger, 8, of Helotes and his mother, Lindsey Pruski of Poth, during a Young Entrepreneurs Day May 9 at the Bluebonnet Book Shop in downtown Floresville. Young Entrepreneurs Day is one of the special recurring days planned for Saturdays at the boo...

Janie Luna, along with Robert and Esmeralda Sanchez, all of Poth, traveled to Buenos Aries, Argentina, to visit Alfred Luna. Their vacation included many tourist sites including Vina del Mar, Chile, where they visited the Flower Clock. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@ wcn-online....