Wilson County News

Poth High School track and field athletes competed in the Regional track meet May 1-2 in Seguin and earned high marks. Results are as follows: •Brooklyn Albert – first, 3200-meter; second, 1600-meter; third, 800-meter (State qualifier) •Sidney Ortiz – second, high jump (State qualifier) •Lilly Enriquez – 11th, shot put •Lilyana Salas – fifth, discus •Andi Hemby – sixth, discus •Ryan Antuna – ninth...

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East Central Lady Hornet softball team is celebrated during a playoff sendoff April 30. The Lady Hornets defeated Harlingen in two games April 30 and May 1. They were victorious 4-2 and 18-5 and earned the Area Championship title. The Lady Hornets will take on Clark for the Regional Semifinals with game one on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m., at Northside Softball Complex – Field #2 in San Antonio. Gam...

Congratulations to the athletes from five area high schools who’ve been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Academic All-State Tennis Teams. East Central •Second Team — Juliette Sandoval, Grace Christian, and Faith Corona •Honorable Mention — Nevaeh Barnett, Abigail Owen, Lionel Ayala, Isabella Gamez, Alyssa Gonzales, and Mason Walter. La Vernia •Second Team — Kalynn Goode, Trinit...

Julianne McReynolds of Falls City was recently elected to membership in the Alpha Chi honor society chapter of Angelo State University. To be eligible for membership, students must rank in the top 10 percent of seniors at their school, or in the top 7.5 percent of juniors. McReynolds is majoring in Exercise Science. Article Link

The Falls City Beavers and Beaverettes competed at Regionals, May 1 and May 2 in Kingsville. The Beaverettes were the overall runner-up with 86 points. Regional track meet results and Falls City State qualifiers: Long jump – second, Keandra Johnson, 17.10 100-meter hurdles – first, Haley Gordon, 15.36 100-meter run – first, Braylon Johnson, 10.92 4x200-meter relay – second: Claire Laskowski, Keand...

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Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights aerial demonstration team descend with Old Glory over Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio during The Great Texas Airshow, held May 2-3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The show included demonstrations by the Golden Knights and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other military aircraft, along with opportunities for visitors to see and explore military airc...

FLORESVILLE — Gloria Morales Cantu will soon begin a second term as mayor of the City of Floresville. When the votes were counted May 2, Gloria Cantu emerged victorious against Marissa Ximenez in the two-way race for mayor. Ximenez currently serves as Place 1 councilman. In complete unofficial returns, Gloria Cantu garnered 640 votes to Ximenez’s 523. “I just wanted to say thank you to everyone th...

[Video below] The Mid and Lower Cibolo Creek is in need of protection, and stakeholders are continuing efforts to ensure the creek’s preservation remains a topic of conversation. Generational landowners, water experts and protection advocates, and even mothers of children who swim in the Cibolo Creek gathered April 29 in La Vernia with shared concerns for the area’s threatened watershed. Among the...

Floresville’s former San Antonio & Aransas Pass railway depot — in bad need of repair — is about to get a new lease on life. The city of Floresville is finalizing an agreement to turn the historical train station over to the Floresville Heritage and Railroad Museum (FHRM) for two years. Floresville City Manager Andrew Muñoz told the Wilson County News that the agreement will call for the organ...

[Video below] The Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) approved a salary of more than ,000 for the corporation’s new assistant executive director. During a special meeting April 27, the corporation held an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the appointment and compensation of Michelle Tackitt, who was approved for the position during a special meeting March 25. Almos...

Floresville Order of Eastern Star Chapter 271 members Jesse Ramos and Nina McChesney award the Golden Star Award to Barbara Brown (center) April 27. This is the highest award a chapter can give to a member. The award recognizes a member who gives freely of their time for the betterment of the chapter and community. Barbara has been a member of Eastern Star for 52 years. A fine meal was served, fol...

All parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville, along with community members, are invited to a special celebration on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m., to honor former parish priest Father Frank Kurzaj on his 75th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. The celebration will begin with Mass at 6 p.m. in the church, followed immediately by a potluck reception in th...

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from .55 in early February to .91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around a gallon. The average Texan now spends 3 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune. “It’s all crazy,” Victor Cortez, a 40-year-old Austin construction worker, said while filling up his pickup truck. “It depends on t...

Lynette Gray of La Vernia will represent her community and Texas in the National Senior Games in 2027, after competing in her new age group, ages 55-59, in the Texas Senior Games recently. In bowling March 5, Gray earned the silver medal; in javelin March 22, she took the bronze; in the race walk March 24, she earned gold and silver; and in archery April 10, she received a bronze medal. The Nation...

In local elections that saw light voter turnout, voters have approved a bond election for the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) and re-elected Chrystal Eckel as mayor of Poth, along with returning two members of the Falls City ISD board of trustees. For Floresville election results, see page 1A. There were only a handful of local elections on the May 2 ballots, with candidates for many c...

The Wilson County News invites candidates in the May 21 Republican and Democratic party primary runoff elections to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, May 13. Due to space limitations, this is restricted to candidates in contested races within their own party for: •Federal and state offices, in...

Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas Development Manager Bill Morang (second from right) and Executive Director Joni Garcia (second from left) accept a donation of ,500 from staff of Conoco Phillips to support their volunteer advocacy at a check presentation in Kenedy. Conoco Phillips’ collaborative efforts yield products that improve quality of life while producing economic ben...

The David Crockett Chapter of the General Society of the War of 1812 will conduct a dedication ceremony for War of 1812 veteran Thomas Applewhite of La Vernia on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the Concrete Cemetery, 15405 F.M. 775 in La Vernia. Muskets will be discharged in salute, if weather permits. Some participants will wear period attire. The public is i...

The Wilson County Republican Party will hold its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in the Wilson County Justice Center, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information, go to wilsoncountyrepublicanparty.org. Article Link

American Legion Post 38 will hold monthly meetings every second Thursday of the month, from 7-9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Floresville. Members and guests will share a meal together, discuss post business, plan events, and address veteran needs. No prior registration is required to attend the monthly meetings. Guests can also plan to join Post 38 in a monthly veteran’s tailgate on the thi...

On Sunday, May 17, Americans from across the nation will gather on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, a faith event that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. Set before the U.S Capitol in Washington, D.C., the day will begin at sunrise with worship and in thanks and praise for how God has powerfully shaped our nation and our people...

WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, April 20, 9-10:15 a.m. Actions: •Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the March 16 meeting, and monthly bills totaling 2,115.64 •Approved...

Juror Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first week of May. The 81st and 218th District Courts proudly observed Jury Appreciation Week, honoring the invaluable service and commitment of the citizens who perform the essential duty of jury service in Wilson County. Judges, court staff, and county officials extend their heartfelt thanks to all citizens who have answered the call to jury duty....