Wilson County News

Bagpiper William Jones of New Braunfels plays “Amazing Grace” during Decoration Day ceremonies April 26 at the Confederate Cemetery in San Antonio. “Piper Bill,” a former La Vernia resident, joined other people at this year’s memorial in paying special tribute to their ancestors from foreign lands who fought in the American Civil War. Article Link

On Sunday, April 19, despite adverse weather, 80 parishioners and community members gathered in the St. Hedwig City Park for a special commemoration. A park bench honoring our beloved Father Bill Zadora was situated in a prominent place and blessed by Deacon Rick Coronado. Speeches were given by Mr. Norm Custer, whose idea this was, and Deacon Rick, who worked beside Fr. Bill for many years. Fathe...

In 1999, a number of Turkish villages were destroyed by a massive earthquake. Sadly, this could have been avoided. Thirty years prior, the villagers had been warned by scientists that certain towns were situated on top of a major fault line. They were instructed to relocate as soon as possible. An earthquake could occur at any time. The leaders convened to discuss the situation. Their decision was...

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, community leaders and local officials across Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle, and Wilson counties have issued formal proclamations to raise awareness about child abuse prevention and to reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and supporting families. These proclamations highlight the importance of creating safe, stable, and nurturin...

The floor of the old Hotel Sutherland is not part of the floor of the Sutherland Springs Community Building, as stated in “The past comes alive at Wilson County History and Heritage Festival” in our April 22 issue. The floor of the community building is from the old Sutherland Springs High School, not the hotel. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nk...

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The FBI’s Corpus Christi Resident Agency is seeking to identify potential victims of Victor Daniel “Danny” Almaguer, the owner of Danny’s Tires in Corpus Christi. Almaguer was recently arrested and remains in custody for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and kidnapping. Investigators believe there may be additional victims in Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, or the Rio Grande Valley. The...

The FBI’s Corpus Christi Resident Agency is seeking to identify potential victims of Victor Daniel “Danny” Almaguer, the owner of Danny’s Tires in Corpus Christi. Almaguer was recently arrested and remains in custody for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and kidnapping. Investigators believe there may be additional victims in Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, or the Rio Grande Valley. The...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a verdict that Live Nation Entertainment Inc.and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (“Live Nation”) are liable for monopolizing multiple markets in the ticketing and live entertainment industry. In 2024, Paxton sued Live Nation alongside a multistate coalition. This action came after two major ticketing and entertainment companies, Ticketmas...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a verdict that Live Nation Entertainment Inc.and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (“Live Nation”) are liable for monopolizing multiple markets in the ticketing and live entertainment industry. In 2024, Paxton sued Live Nation alongside a multistate coalition. This action came after two major ticketing and entertainment companies, Ticketmas...

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department •April 21, Xaviar Anguiano, 37, of Floresville was arrested by officers who responded to a call about a theft at a convenience store in the 900 block of 10t...

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department •April 21, Xaviar Anguiano, 37, of Floresville was arrested by officers who responded to a call about a theft at a convenience store in the 900 block of 10t...

On Tuesday, April 14, the La Vernia-based National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Susanna Dickinson chapter welcomed out-of-town guests from San Antonio and Florida. Denise Jacobs, daughter of chapter member Debby Owen, was sworn in as the newest member of the Susanna Dickinson chapter. She resides in Florida, but will be active with the chapter through electronic correspondence. Ma...

Participants in the Connally Memorial “I Heart Health” line dancing class celebrate fiesta with folklorico dancing April 20 in the First Baptist Church of Floresville family building. Learn more at https://www.connallymmc.org/for-patients/wellness-program/. Article Link

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Q: My tomato plants are lovely and blooming. Some of the fruit has set. However, our nights are turning warm, and I am getting worried. What is the hottest temperature that the tomatoes can have and still set fruit? A: I am going to paraphrase an answer from Dr. Jerry Parsons, a retired Extension Horticulturist, in his column PlantAnswers.com. He says that tomato blooms drop off because of a type...

It was the 78-year-old two-term Governor against a 41-year-old oyster farmer who has never held office. Chuck Schumer convinced the Governor, Janet Mills, that she had the best chance of defeating Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Maybe so, but she will never get that chance. Her campaign never took off. The oyster farmer, Jordan Platner, with the support of Bernie Sanders and the hard left, rai...

Black conservatives perennially face the slur that they’re “not really black” if they aren’t on the Left. Not only that, they are tools of white racists if they dissent from the NAACP hard line. When the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn a racially gerrymandered congressional district in Louisiana, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) was outraged by the local Deseret News in Salt Lake City prominently featur...

Editor: Re:“Owner faces animal cruelty charges,” April 29 I am writing in defense of the owner of the cattle pictured from the St. Hedwig area in Wilson County News. I no longer raise cattle, but did for a couple of decades or more. The cattle in the picture included some cows in fair condition, as well as some in poor condition with ribs showing prominently. We have been in a long drought with av...

Editor: Re: Letter, “A day late and a dollar short,” April 22 Google is spending a massive pile of cash to build the largest AI facility on the planet in South Korea. The average citizen can understand from this that the AI intrusion into their peaceful existence is worth more money than they have the power to mentally calculate. AI facilities are being built around the country. Logic insists larg...

Dear Dave, I’m currently in Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I’ve been intense about paying off debt. I make about ,000 a year in sales and recently received a tax refund of ,400. I have an idea to use the refund money to open a trailer rental business as a side hustle to pay off debt faster. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I use all the money to help pay off debt? Mike Dear Mike, I like...

On April 19, the Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation (FLMF) held its annual Gala, and this year the event included a special celebration for Monsignor Frank Kurzaj, “Fr. Frank,” in honor of the 50th anniversary of his presbyteral ordination and his 75th birthday. Rev. Kurzaj is the Chairman Emeritus of the foundation. The event began with Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville, where...

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