Wilson County News

Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) has kicked off a fan drive to help those in need in the community to beat the heat this summer. Community members are invited to donate fans of any size, new or slightly used/loved, to any of our ESD 3’s EMS stations in La Vernia and Stockdale. ESD 3 also is accepting window air conditioners in working condition! Fans or air conditioners can be d...

The Poth Independent School District (ISD) invites community members to assist with its “Summer Stock-up” food drive for the Poth Food Pantry. As summer approaches, many local families lose access to school-based meals. To fill the gap, the district is collecting non-perishable food items to support the Poth Food Pantry and families right here in our community. Items needed include boxed macaroni...

Registration is now open for summer sports camps in the Poth Independent School District. Register your athletes now at: •Boys — https://boys-2026-poth-isd-summer-youth-camps.cheddarup.com •Girls — https://girls-2026-poth-isd-summer-youth-camps.cheddarup.com. Article Link

Elementary School — Semester 2, Cycle 2 First grade All A’s: Laikyn Albert, Arthur Alexander, Ashlynn Angell, Harrison Aniol, Colin Band, Brantlee Biela, Novalee Calhoun, Alyssa Calmes, Terrence Clark, Emerson Davis, Ezra Dunham, Hudson Fluitt, Riley Gallion, Kaydence Garcia, Easton Gomez, Bellamy Gorzell, Haylen Haberstroh, Holland Hancock, Kamryn Hosek, Teagan Hubbert, Waylon Jackson, Graham Kol...

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) celebrated the program’s two newest certified Extension Master Gardeners on March 26, Rosa Coates and Regina Smith. Sling It Agronomics closed out the meeting with a phenomenal presentation on composting. Meetings are free and open to the public. Our next meeting is April 23. (See sidebar for more.) There is a beautiful saying, “April showers br...

I’ve been playing in the public arenas of politics and commentary, of columns and television and campaigns, for long enough not to pretend that it was all warm and fuzzy back then. It was mean and sometimes scary. But mostly not. Even during the “hottest” times, we mostly managed to separate the professional from the personal. We disagreed; we fought, even. But hate was the exception. And that has...

When “60 Minutes” lined up three American Catholic Cardinals who had been dropping angry “open letters” on President Donald Trump, CBS reporter Norah O’Donnell mustered the audacity to claim, “their candor surprised us.” No, they knew precisely what they were orchestrating — another carefully edited hit job on Trump. Modern liberals, by their nature, are alienated from traditional Christianity, as...

On April 10, 2026, the Artemis II mission — widely anticipated as the first crewed journey around the Moon since the Apollo era — was presented as a defining milestone in the history of human space exploration. Whether considered in its technical ambition or symbolic weight, such an achievement represents a remarkable convergence of human intelligence, cooperation, and technological capacity. It s...

Editor: Re: Letter, “Wilson County citizens need to unite,” April 8 Unfortunately, most citizens whine only when something directly impacts them. The rapid growth of data centers has been coming for at least 10 years, but few people paid any mind to it and now it’s too late. Even Stevie Wonder could see the data center construction boom coming a mile away. The growth of data center construction in...

Editor: Re: Letter, “Stop AI? Don’t sell any more land,” April 15 On the theme of data centers, there is an important point the citizens of Texas are missing. The data centers are granted tax-free status. According to the Texas Tribune, the amount is [post_excerpt].31 billion for 2026 and will increase to [post_excerpt].75 billion by 2030. What this means is that property is taken off the tax roll...

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Members of Wilson County 4-H competed in recent months in major livestock shows, including the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and Rodeo Austin. Some returned home with ribbons and awards for placing in their contests. In Houston, Wilson County 4-H won first-place team and eighth-place team in meat judging. Members also competed in Consumer Decision Making a...

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When the newfangled paper cutter at the Wilson County News went out of commission recently, Roger Edgington stepped in to get it back in action. Unfortunately, that required access to part of the machine he needed more tools to get to. In the meantime, the 80-year-old with Alamo Offset Services put an older piece of machinery at the Wilson County News in working order as a backup. That item is a m...

John and Rita Olenick of Poth were honored with a 70th wedding anniversary celebration on April 12. The event was hosted by their children and attended by extended family members and many longtime friends and neighbors. The legendary couple were married on April 10, 1956, in Hobson, and began their lifelong journey on a farm, on the outskirts of Floresville, where they raised their children. Their...

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN’s drawing at this year’s South Texas Home and Garden show and the WCN Live drawing. Wilson County News’ WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at...

Treat your furry friend to these incredibly easy homemade dog treats. This recipe uses basic, simple ingredients and can easily be adapted to include delicious add-ins! This recipe is from theblondcook.com. You can easily customize or vary the recipe with some add-ins, such as: •Mashed banana •Pure pumpkin puree •Mashed sweet potato •Peanut butter (make sure it does not contain xylitol) •Honey. Us...

Women Warrior Veterans of Wilson County are holding a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at 109 Legacy Circle in La Vernia. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Women Warrior Veterans of Wilson County to support all veterans and the local community. Article Link

Plan to attend Mama Mo’s BBQ Cookoff benefit event on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 539 in St. Hedwig. The cook-off — which has been elevated to a State Championship event, sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance (CBA) — will include CBA sanctioned meat categories and jackpots, giveaways and drawings, local vendors, kids’ activities, and family fun. The e...

The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will host a History and Genealogy Day on Saturday, May 2, at Mission San Jose in San Antonio. Visit with mission descendant families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will share their genealogical research, photos, and ancestors’ stories. Visitors also can explore the mission and grounds. The event is free and open to everyone. Mission San Jose is locate...

Join the community on Saturday, May 2, in a 5K run, walk, or roll to celebrate autism acceptance and inclusion. This family-friendly, untimed event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Floresville El Camino Trail at 1302 South Second St. in Floresville. The first 200 participants will receive a medal. Register in person, or in advance by visiting bit.ly/4tNL8pL. For more information, email lisahguerrero...

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Cestohowa invites the community to its annual picnic on Sunday, May 3. Guests can purchase plates of barbecued beef and Polish sausage served with all the trimmings for from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Bingo begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. Bid in the big auction starting at 2 p.m. The event will also include a prize drawing, co...

Notes from her foster family: Canella came to the shelter in pretty rough shape but look at her glow up after being treated like she should in her foster home! Canella is now ready to trade her foster life for a forever home where she can truly reign like the queen she is. This sweet girl is the perfect mix of chill and playful — she’s just as happy lounging by your side as she is enjoying a littl...

Cars and trucks can benefit greatly from clean air filters. Many drivers are aware of the need to change the oil in their vehicles according to the intervals designated in their owners’ manuals, but few may be aware of the many benefits of changing air filters. One such benefit pertains to fuel efficiency. The automotive website CarsDirect.com notes that studies have shown that changing clogged ai...

Update: As of 3:30 p.m., Wilson County has announced the closure of C.R. 465 between S.H. 119 and F.M. 538 in the Stockdale area as rainfall persists.  The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning until 6 p.m. for northeastern Bexar County, southeastern Comal County, and west central Guadalupe County, as thunderstorms drop heavy rainfall in those areas, where 2 to 3 inches of ra...