Wilson County News

La Vernia High School graduate Braden Tedford has earned his Criminal Justice/Criminology and Psychology Degrees (Dec. 2025) cum laude at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Commencement is May 7, at Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, at 5 p.m. (live stream available). While at OLLU, Brad earned numerous Dean’s list medallions, was an active member of the Drama and Social Justice c...

“We called it cobbler, but it really is a cross between a pie and a cobbler,” said Wilson County News Publisher Elaine Kolodziej, of this recipe for Blueberry Sonker. She found this dessert in the May 2026 issue of Southern Living magazine and made it for a family dinner recently to celebrate the birthday of her daughter-in-law, Lydia. “It was a big hit with everyone,” Elaine said. According to th...

During the recent rounds of thunderstorms, I shared a short video clip on social media of some lightning in the evening sky. A friend responded, saying, “I was told when I was a kid, that was God moving his furniture when it was thundering and lightning.” I, too, recalled my grandmother telling us kids, “That’s the angels moving the furniture in heaven.” Another grandparent would say it was the an...

Mark your calendars for Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event through May 17 at the Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services in Floresville. The event provides critical relief by helping thousands of animals find loving homes, particularly as shelters face increased intake during the spring months. Adoption fees are for select animals, all of which have been spayed or neutered, vacci...

The Wilson County News annual high school graduation section, Tomorrow’s Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. Now’s the time to celebrate your senior with a graduation ad to be included in this souvenir section that features the class of 2026, recognizing East Central, Falls City, Fl...

Plan now to roll the dice to help support the Wilson County Public Libraries at Bunco for Books, a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Wilson County Public Libraries. Grab your friends and family and head to the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Saturday, May 9, and enjoy fun, prizes, and refreshments from 1:30-3 p.m. A donation of per person is requested. The library...

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold a plant swap on Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville. Bring a plant to trade for another plant. Plants or rooted cuttings must be labeled and pest- and disease-free. Master Gardeners will be available for horticulture questions. Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library is locat...

Plan now to attend one or both of Aging Gracefully’s events: •May 6 — The Alamo Area Square and Round Dance Association performance •May 13 — Mexican Train Dominoes and potluck Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch program sponsored by the La Vernia United Methodist Church. The weekly program is held every Wednesday and begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. The program, which is free and open...

Gather a friend or two and have some fun Saturday, May 9, from 7-10 p.m. at the contra dance at Our Lady of the Lake University! All are welcome. No partners are necessary. All dances are taught. The dance is accessible to all ages and abilities. Entry is , and first-time dancers get a coupon for a free future dance! Contra dancing is a form of folk dancing with roots in English and Scottish count...

Explore the heroes and events behind the Alamo story with a special after-hours “Remember the Alamo” guided tour on Friday, May 22, from 6-7 p.m. The popular tour includes entry into the Church and the Alamo Exhibit in the Ralston Family Collections Center, which includes artifacts from the Phil Collins Collection. A limited number of tickets will be available to the public from May 1, at for adul...

Serves 4 5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped or broken up into smaller pieces 4 to 6 chocolate covered dinner mints, chopped 4 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons chopped chocolate mint sticks, or frosted mint leaves and 1 cup heavy cream, to decorate 4 pots or dessert cups, for serving Melt the chocol...

This sweet boy is about a year old and ready to find his forever home! Balto is full of personality — he loves giving hugs and will flash you the cutest smiles that are guaranteed to brighten your day. Balto has been living outside, so we’re not sure about his potty training yet, but with a little patience and consistency, he’s sure to catch on quickly. If you’re looking for a loving, friendly pup...

Wilson County officials have closed several roads in response to heavy rainfall Friday, May 1. The following roads have been closed: •Zuehl Crossing on C.R. 440 •Scull Crossing on C.R. 347 •1400 block of C.R. 105 •C.R. 215, C.R. 219, and C.R. 224 at Kay Creek •5500 block of F.M. 1344. Also, the City of Floresville announced that First Street between Trail and Standish streets is partially closed....

The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antnio has issued a flash flood watch for portions of South Central Texas, including Wilson, Guadalupe, Bexar, and nearby counties, through Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m., as a weather system brings storms to the area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts of 6 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood Watch.  Flooding caused by excessive...

The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antnio has issued a flash flood watch for portions of South Central Texas, including Wilson, Guadalupe, Bexar, and nearby counties, through Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m., as a weather system brings storms to the area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts of 6 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood Watch.  Flooding caused by excessive...

Floresville High School varsity Tiger baseball closed out the District season last week with wins over Pleasanton and Devine. The Tigers defeated the Pleasanton Eagles, 11-10, April 23, and took the win over the Devine Warhorses April 24, 11-8. They completed District in second place, with a 9-3 record. The Tigers are set to face the Cuero Gobblers for the Bi-District title starting with game one...

The Floresville High School varsity Jaguars softball team played in a single game for their Bi-District run April 25 in Alamo Heights. The Jaguars eagerly returned to the playoffs after missing their chance in 2025. Floresville started out strong as sophomore Carley Lang (2) and senior Ava Cardenas (7) brought runs in at the top of the first inning. Gonzales tied up the game in the following innin...

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Congratulations to the East Central Lady Hornets for their Bi-District win against Del Rio last week, defeating the Rams 12-1 April 23, and 14-4 April 24. The Lady Hornets will take on Harlingen for the Area title with game one set for April 30, at 6:30 p.m., in Sinton. Game two is planned for May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Sinton and game three, if needed, will be May 2, at 11 a.m. Article Link

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Congratulations to the baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Bi-District •Falls City v Freer – Game 1: April 30, 5 pm, at Coastal Bend College, Beeville Game 2: April 30, 30 min. after game 1, at Coastal Bend College, Beeville Game 3: May 1, 7:30 pm, if needed •Floresville v Cuero – Game 1: April 29, 7 pm, in Floresville Game 2: April 30, 7 pm, in Cu...

Congratulations to the softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making it to the playoffs. Area •East Central v Harlingen – Game 1: April 30, 6:30 pm, in Sinton Game 2: May 1, 6:30 pm, in Sinton Game 3: if needed May 2, 11 am •Falls City v Shiner – Game 1: April 29, 6 pm, in Seguin, Legends Ballpark Game 2: to follow game one Game 3: if needed, May 4, 6 pm, in Seguin •Poth v Cotu...

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs delivered a strong showing at the Area track meet April 16 in Goliad, highlighted by a championship performance from Jaylun Rodriguez in the shot put. Rodriguez dominated the field with a winning throw of 49 feet, 11.50 inches, earning the Area Champion title and punching his ticket to the Regional meet. With the victory, Rodriguez continues to build on an outstanding sea...

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs baseball team celebrated Senior Night in their final home game of the season April 21, honoring four student-athletes who have made a lasting impact on the program: Julian Amaya, Federico Vazquez, Adan Zavala, and Cruz Pompa. Before the first pitch, the Mustangs recognized each senior for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the program. Surrounded by family, t...