Wilson County News

Early voting in the May 2 election was temporarily halted last Tuesday, April 21, in recognition of San Jacinto Day — the date on which the Texian forces defeated the Mexican Army in 1836, securing Texas’s independence from Mexico. Although the date has been a state holiday since 1874, recent legislation enforced the pause in early voting activities across the state of Texas, impacting elections l...

Elmendorf City Council members are expected to select a new mayor at their next regular meeting, scheduled for May 21. Michael Gonzales, who has served as mayor of Elmendorf since 2016, sent an email to City Administrator Cody Dailey April 13 to announce his resignation. Dailey shared the news with the council at its April 16 meeting. The resignation went into effect April 21. Dailey told the Wils...

The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.” This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Roar: Honoring 250 Years.” The event is free and open to the public. Gates will open at 9 a.m. each day, with aerial performances scheduled to begin around 11 a.m....

Tee up for the Friends of Flint Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 16, at River Bend Golf Club, located at 101 Club Drive in Floresville. The cost is 0 for a four-man team. The tournament will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, but get there early to enjoy a putting contest and breakfast tacos. Entry for bucket and gun drawings will be available as well. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams...

FLORESVILLE — Community spirit and generosity filled SPJST Lodge 107 at the second annual District 7 Rally as veterans were honored with meaningful support. Approximately 69 people attended the free community rally March 22. The event supported residents of the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville through donations and community engagement. Attendees donated 96.8 pounds of snac...

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China Grove Mayor David Johnson applauds Scouts Leilani Smith (l-r), Massimo Sauceda, and Jesus De La Torre April 11, after they unveil a sign to officially dedicate the Eagle Scout Picnic Area near China Grove City Hall. Earlier during ceremonies, the three Pack 315 members each received the Arrow of Light Award, the highest rank attainable in the Cub Scouts program. The picnic area, an Eagle Sco...

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The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 13, in the lovely country home of Judy Childress. President Lana Wilson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer Mary Denson gave the treasurer’s report. A thank-you note from Stockdale High School was read, thanking the club for its donation toward their annual Hope...

What next? The war is not going well. Already, there are loud whispers that President Donald Trump may be forced to accept a deal that is not much better than the one former President Barack Obama made with Iran, which Trump tore up in his first term, leading to the nuclear development that underlies the current crisis. Trump can call it anything he wants — he will surely call whatever deal he mak...

On Monday, CNN host Jake Tapper became the latest dancer in a conga line of Stephen Colbert cheek-smoochers as his CBS late-night “comedy” show winds down. Liberals get together on television sets to pose as today’s equivalent of the Founding Fathers. In this case, Tapper displayed a pocket square with the First Amendment language that “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, o...

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On April 18, the Wilson County Historical Commission honored Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville with the Wilson County Business Legacy Award, in recognition of 66 years of continuous operations. Originally established as the Wilson County Hospital District in April 1960, the organization has proudly served the residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities with essential healt...

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...

Enjoy a hamburger and help raise funds April 29 for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Patrick Kelly to participate in the upcoming Project Hero 2026 Texas Challenge. The “Burger Burn!” fundraiser will take place Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCoy’s Building Supply, 149 Wilson Drive in Floresville. Kelly and other physically challenged veterans plan to pedal more than 270 miles from San Antonio to t...

Seniors age 55 and over are invited to join The Rock United Methodist Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. in St. Hedwig, for Brewed Blessings for Seniors on Thursday, April 30. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be served from 9-11 a.m. For information, call 210-573-4519 or go to therockumc.com. Article Link

Homeschool students are invited to WaterFest on Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free educational event at Helton Nature Park for youth in Kindergarten to sixth grade. Activities will include interactive rotation stations highlighting the water cycle, with educational activities focusing on water conservation. The event is sponsored by the Wilson County Soil and Water Conservatio...

Enjoy a craft show and rummage sale at Lubianski Feed Store in St. Hedwig on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 210-667-1145. Lubianski Feed Store is located at 13640 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Article Link

Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, May 3, with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 at 14290 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Doors of the Legion Hall open at 2 p.m., prior to the start of bingo at 3 p.m. Four sessions of eight games will be played, with a short break between the second and third sessions. Card costs vary. Only cash or checks will be accepted. Food will be available for p...

Come listen and dance to live classic country music by Tony Booth and the Floresville Opry House Band at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, May 7, from 6-9:15 p.m., in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests can sit down to enjoy a Poor Man’s Steak dinner provided by Nickel BBQ for per plate. Attendees are welcome to take their own adult beverages. Setups, soft drin...

Catch “In Pieces” live at Flo St. Wear Clothing & Thrift in Floresville on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. The event will present covers of “Alice In Chains,” “Soundgarden,” and many more. Browse booths selling refreshments and more. Take a chair; seating will not be offered. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Wilson County Adoption & Rescue Services in Floresville, formerly the Wilson Co...

Help raise funds for scholarships for future first responders at the Joseph Mitchell Memorial First Responder BBQ Cookoff. This family-friendly event will take place Saturday, May 9, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Cactus Land Brewery, 368 C.R. 325 in Adkins. Cookoff teams can compete in either the Pork Ribs or the Chef’s Choice categories, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place. Entry fee...

St. Jerome Catholic Church invites the community to its Parish May Festival on Sunday, May 3, for an afternoon of food, fun, and games. Located at 7955 Real Road in San Antonio, the church grounds will be filled with activity from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Purchase a plate of barbecued beef and sausage with all the trimmings for a donation. Meals can be enjoyed on-site or taken to go. Guests can also e...

The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has launched a new Hazlewood Mobile App, a digital tool designed for participating veterans and students to more easily navigate and track their Hazlewood Act education benefits. The app allows eligible students and veterans to view their Hazlewood account information and track exemption hours from their phones. Users will receive notifications when a school app...