Wilson County News

Did you know that the Wilson County News has an authentic working Vela saddle (a roping saddle) on display in one of our offices? Frank Vela Sr. was a superior saddle maker in the early 1900s. You will be able to see this saddle in a coming open house. Watch for details in coming issues! Article Link

Did you know that the Wilson County News has an authentic working Vela saddle (a roping saddle) on display in one of our offices? Frank Vela Sr. was a superior saddle maker in the early 1900s. You will be able to see this saddle in a coming open house. Watch for details in coming issues! Article Link

Floresville High School is in the running to win a [post_excerpt] million football field upgrade, after being one of 34 Texas high schools to win ,000 in Week 1 of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. The ,000 can be used for needs such as new helmets, weight room equipment, uniforms, or travel costs. Floresville is now vying for the [post_excerpt] million top prize. Public voting runs Oct....

Isabel Smith of La Vernia shared this fun recipe for a new riff on an old favorite — Pop Tarts! This one, however, doesn’t fit in your toaster. It’s easy and fun to make with kids. It’s from “Hello Yummy,” https://helloyummy.co/. “It’s fun to make, easy to customize, and perfect for baking with kids or when you want a loweffort pastry treat that still looks special,” according to the website. Geni...

Floresville High School is in the running to win a [post_excerpt] million football field upgrade, after being one of 34 Texas high schools to win ,000 in Week 1 of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. The ,000 can be used for needs such as new helmets, weight room equipment, uniforms, or travel costs. Floresville is now vying for the [post_excerpt] million top prize. Public voting runs Oct....

Join in celebrating the 50th Jubilee of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas! The celebration will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, in Kosciusko. The Seraphic Sisters have been active in Texas since 1970. Their work here includes caring for the elderly and spiritual ministry and retreats. They run nursing homes, including St. Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio and the John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, wh...

Join in celebrating the 50th Jubilee of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas! The celebration will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, in Kosciusko. The Seraphic Sisters have been active in Texas since 1970. Their work here includes caring for the elderly and spiritual ministry and retreats. They run nursing homes, including St. Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio and the John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, wh...

Stockdale Independent School District teachers and staff learn techniques to stop bleeding, during a training in late July for the district’s newly formed Medical Emergency Response Team, led by Levi Scriven and Noah Bland with Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD 3); Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue also participated. Article Link

Stockdale Independent School District teachers and staff learn techniques to stop bleeding, during a training in late July for the district’s newly formed Medical Emergency Response Team, led by Levi Scriven and Noah Bland with Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD 3); Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue also participated. Article Link

Volunteers with the First Baptist Church of Stockdale are recognized Aug. 5, as the church provides breakfast for teachers and staff of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) as they gathered for a convocation ahead of the 2026-27 school year. The church has supported the start of the new school year for many years. District officials expressed thanks to the volunteers who attended and he...

Volunteers with the First Baptist Church of Stockdale are recognized Aug. 5, as the church provides breakfast for teachers and staff of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) as they gathered for a convocation ahead of the 2026-27 school year. The church has supported the start of the new school year for many years. District officials expressed thanks to the volunteers who attended and he...

Stockdale High School One Act Play director Randy Lynn (left) gets a nice surprise Aug. 13 from community members LH and Maureen West. The Wests provided a ,000 donation to help support the One Act Play program and the Brahma students who have had so much success in the past! Article Link

Stockdale High School One Act Play director Randy Lynn (left) gets a nice surprise Aug. 13 from community members LH and Maureen West. The Wests provided a ,000 donation to help support the One Act Play program and the Brahma students who have had so much success in the past! Article Link

If you’re looking for a fun-loving puppy to grow up with your family, Simon is your guy! This 6-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is full of puppy energy, endless love, and a personality that’s sure to make you smile. With his sleek black coat, wagging tail, and happy spirit, Simon is always ready for his next adventure—whether that’s playing in the yard, going for a walk, or curling up after a day o...

If you’re looking for a fun-loving puppy to grow up with your family, Simon is your guy! This 6-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is full of puppy energy, endless love, and a personality that’s sure to make you smile. With his sleek black coat, wagging tail, and happy spirit, Simon is always ready for his next adventure—whether that’s playing in the yard, going for a walk, or curling up after a day o...

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Avery Urrabazo (left) and Mazy Dougherty, both Stockdale Junior High School students, are Junior Olympic All-Americans. In Des Moines, Iowa Mazy placed 3rd in the 400 and 6th in the 800. Avery placed 7th in the 1500 and 5th in the 3000. Their 4x800 relay team placed 4th. These are National titles. Congratulations! Article Link

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The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs got their first chance to face another opponent on Friday, Aug. 14, traveling to Victoria for their opening scrimmage against Victoria St. Joseph. The Mustangs came away encouraged by what they saw as weeks of summer preparation and preseason practices finally culminated in live competition. For Nixon-Smiley, the first scrimmage was less about the scoreboard and more abou...

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs continued the opening stretch of the 2026 volleyball season with a solid showing at the McMullen County volleyball tournament, battling through a competitive field and finishing third in the Silver Bracket. The multi-day tournament gave Nixon-Smiley valuable early-season court time and a chance to compete against programs from across South Texas. The Lady Mustangs fa...

Head over to the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 2-4 p.m. to learn all about 4-H and the opportunities the program offers to youth — from learning about animals to exploring food and nutrition, building robots, learning leadership skills, and more! But it’s not only about kids — 4-H offers opportunities for adults, too. Admission is free! America’s l...

The Wilson County News’ Newspapers in Education program will start distributing hundreds of newspapers to classrooms Aug. 19, and each week during the school year to area school districts and private schools. The program is funded by business sponsors and readers to provide newspapers to classrooms at no charge to teachers or students. To request newspapers, teachers may use the online form at htt...

Five fire departments responded to a fast-moving blaze Aug. 15, but were unable to save a family home in the Creekwood subdivision north of Floresville. Fortunately for residents Elizabeth and Jack Campbell, they were at the home of their daughter, Krystal Franklin, in the River Bend subdivision in Floresville when the fire occurred. “They had just arrived and then got calls from neighbors about t...

Mountain lion. Cougar. Panther. Catamount. The big cat goes by various names. Whichever you know it by, one has been deemed responsible for serious injuries to a donkey near Cibolo Creek in eastern Wilson County recently. Nickol Sullivan, who operates Remedy Ranch Rescue on C.R. 307 at S.H. 97 not far from where the Cibolo runs, was called July 18 by a family whose donkey was attacked and mauled h...