Wilson County News

Statistics reveal that 4-H’ers are three times more likely to feel competent; two times more likely to make healthier choices; and four times more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities. Ashley Scribner of Stockdale is doing just that as she recently took the reins as Karnes County’s newest Family Community Health (FCH) extension agent. Scribner, a Stockdale 4-H alumnus and 20...

The Wilson Area Children’s Foundation (WACF) is helping 250 local children begin the 2026-27 school year with properly fitting clothing, shoes, undergarments, and — most importantly — the dignity and confidence every child deserves. The foundation, on Aug. 8, will hold a back-to-school event for area children in households experiencing financial hardship. Families will be able to select the items...

The Wilson Area Children’s Foundation (WACF) is helping 250 local children begin the 2026-27 school year with properly fitting clothing, shoes, undergarments, and — most importantly — the dignity and confidence every child deserves. The foundation, on Aug. 8, will hold a back-to-school event for area children in households experiencing financial hardship. Families will be able to select the items...

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Poor Anthony Fauci — the man who became an overnight celebrity when deadly COVID-19 hit these shores. As time has gone on, and the catastrophic consequences of Fauci’s advice have become more apparent, Fauci’s hero status has faded. And now with the publication of his “diaries” during the COVID-19 year of 2020, it looks as though this megalomaniac should be sitting in the corner with a dunce cap o...

Poor Anthony Fauci — the man who became an overnight celebrity when deadly COVID-19 hit these shores. As time has gone on, and the catastrophic consequences of Fauci’s advice have become more apparent, Fauci’s hero status has faded. And now with the publication of his “diaries” during the COVID-19 year of 2020, it looks as though this megalomaniac should be sitting in the corner with a dunce cap o...

111 times. That’s how many times Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid falling into the perjury trap Sen. Rand Paul was setting for him. Dr. Fauci was not brought in to testify because they needed to know more about what he had said and done in the past. No, he has not only testified multiple times about all of these issues in the past, but they are covered by the broad pardon of...

111 times. That’s how many times Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid falling into the perjury trap Sen. Rand Paul was setting for him. Dr. Fauci was not brought in to testify because they needed to know more about what he had said and done in the past. No, he has not only testified multiple times about all of these issues in the past, but they are covered by the broad pardon of...

Editor: We’re giving billions in sales tax breaks to an industry draining our electric grid and water, while taxing the homeowners and businesses actually helping solve the problem. Since 2013, Texas has given qualifying data centers a sales tax exemption. The cost has exploded from .6 million in 2014-15 to a projected .3 billion in 2028-29. In return, Texans get higher strain on the ERCOT grid, c...

Editor: We’re giving billions in sales tax breaks to an industry draining our electric grid and water, while taxing the homeowners and businesses actually helping solve the problem. Since 2013, Texas has given qualifying data centers a sales tax exemption. The cost has exploded from .6 million in 2014-15 to a projected .3 billion in 2028-29. In return, Texans get higher strain on the ERCOT grid, c...

Alice and Don Stevens of Floresville are ready to greet customers July 18 at Falls City Market Day. Alice creates angels and crosses with rocks and shells and was a first-time vendor at the event held in the Falls City Community Hall. The community hall’s Fall Craft Show is set for Sept. 19 and the next market day is Oct. 17. Article Link

Warm weather often means more time outside with your pets, but higher temperatures also increase the risk of heat stress, which occurs when an animal’s body cannot properly cool itself, causing its core temperature to rise. “The problem with heat stress is it can start happening a lot faster than you would initially think it would,” said Dr. Sarah Manning, a clinical assistant professor at the Tex...

Have you ever had a meal out somewhere, and enjoyed a sauce so much, you wished you had the recipe so you could make it at home and put it on just about anything? Folks who enjoy a Big Mac from McD’s will probably appreciate this “at home” version. It’s just like the real thing! This was shared by Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini. “Homemade Big Mac Sauce is appreciated even by those who don’t go to McD...

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The Pleasanton Young Farmers 60th annual Rodeo & Dance will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15. Head over to the Atascosa County Showbarn in Pleasanton to enjoy “one of the richest open rodeos in Texas” starting at 7:30 p.m. both nights. The rodeo will feature: •Ranch bronc riding, 0 entry •Team roping, 0 per person, teams of 2 •Tie down roping, 0 •Ladies’ breakaway, 0 •Ladies’ barrel...

Family and friends gathered July 18 for a special celebration — marking a century of life for Eva Martinez of Pandora! Since she was born July 17, 1926, family members gave the party a “Roaring Twenties” theme, with many attending in styles from the era, include flapper dresses and headbands — including the birthday girl! Geneva “Eva” Villarreal Martinez was born, raised, and lived most of her lif...

The Great Commission Chapter 427 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Jack’s Cafe in Floresville. The event will begin with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. The regular monthly meeting begins at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and are held the second Tuesday of each month. Jack’s Café is located at 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. Article Link

The Skrobarczyk family will hold its family reunion Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Panna Maria Hall. A potluck lunch will begin at noon, followed by a family meeting at 1:15 p.m. Guests can also enjoy live music and a silent auction. Each family is asked to take a dish or dessert to eat and share, as well as photos of family members who have recently passed. Panna Maria Hall is lo...

The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg invites the public to celebrate the birthday of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) with an afternoon of activities, games and refreshments on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-4 p.m., in the Nimitz Ballroom. The WASP Birthday Party will offer guests an engaging way to learn about World War II aviation and the women who served as pilots through...

Admission to the Wilson County Jailhouse Museum is currently free of charge. Located at 1140 C St. in Floresville, the museum is open to visitors on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building, built in 1887, housed the county sheriff’s family as well as prisoners until 1974. Although there is no charge for admission, donations are gladly accepted to support t...

Admission to the Wilson County Jailhouse Museum is currently free of charge. Located at 1140 C St. in Floresville, the museum is open to visitors on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building, built in 1887, housed the county sheriff’s family as well as prisoners until 1974. Although there is no charge for admission, donations are gladly accepted to support t...

St. John Lutheran Church in Poth will have a drivethrough only barbecued brisket and sausage plate sale on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A donation of is asked for each plate. The fundraiser also will include a bake sale and prize drawings. A blood drive will be conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For plate tickets or to sign up for the blood drive, call or text Linda Noll at 8...

St. John Lutheran Church in Poth will have a drivethrough only barbecued brisket and sausage plate sale on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A donation of is asked for each plate. The fundraiser also will include a bake sale and prize drawings. A blood drive will be conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For plate tickets or to sign up for the blood drive, call or text Linda Noll at 8...

Hey there — I’m Kovu, a handsome 1-year-old brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality! I’m already neutered and ready to start my next adventure — I just need a family to share it with! I have plenty of energy for playtime, walks, and fun, but I’m also a sweet, loving boy who just wants to be close to my people. I get along great with other dogs and kids, making...