Wilson County News

The San Antonio River Authority is calling all anglers to “Catch the Fun with River Rodeo!” The river authority and San Antonio River Foundation are hosting a free community-wide fishing challenge for all ages in partnership with the Angler’s Atlas website, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Fin Addict Angler Foundation, and Brackenridge Park Conservancy. Anglers can log their catches, compe...

Q: How do I know when to water? I either water too much or too little. A: This is a question I was asked outside our library the other day. The simple answer from Doug Welsh, Extension Horticulturist, in his book Doug Welsh’s Texas Garden Almanac, is to water when your yard or plant needs it. Your yard and your plants will show you if you look. Lawns wilt, show footprints, or turn dull and gray-gr...

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department •March 23, Caleb J. Reinholdt, 27, of Houston was arrested in the 1800 block of U.S. 181 North by officers who conducted a traffic stop for excessive speed....

The Wilson County Grand Jury met March 20 and returned indictments in 37 cases. The following 21 individuals were among the defendants scheduled for arraignment April 2: •Jose L. Galvan, 20, of Floresville was indicted on a charge of endangering a child, after an alleged incident in October 2025. •Gary C. White III, 31, of La Vernia was indicted on a charge of continuous violence against the famil...

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Seth A. Castillo, 22, of San Antonio — who was indicted March 20 — pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) March 26 to a charge of injury to a child, elderly, or disabled individual with intent to cause bodily injury, after allegedly assaulting his grandparents, aged 65 or older, in Decem...

In period attire, Linda Saidler, a member of the La Vernia-based Susanna Dickinson Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, visits Stockdale Elementary School fifth-graders March 20 to share the stories of five signers of the American Declaration of Independence. Her presentation is part of the Susanna Dickinson Chapter’s efforts to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this ye...

There have been many artistic renderings of the Emmaus story (Luke 24:13-31), but one of the most famous is “Supper at Emmaus” by Caravaggio. In this painting, Jesus dominates the scene. All the geometric lines in the painting’s design point to him. Caravaggio captures the dramatic high point of the story — the moment, after Jesus has broken the bread, when “their eyes [the disciples] were opened...

The Sutherland Springs Cemetery Association will meet on Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m., at Sutherland Springs Community Building. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss cemetery business. The group will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m., when they will elect officers. For information, contact Pat Jackson at 210-413- 5764. Sutherland Springs Community Building is located at 4...

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She did everything a loyalist could do. She bowed to his whims. She weaponized the Justice Department, turning it into the weapon and tool of a vengeful president. She fired all those who had dared to do their jobs and investigate him, or investigate and prosecute his loyal army of January 6 rioters. She decimated the ranks, shredding the independence of the Department, demanding loyalty to the pr...

Don’t look now, but FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Jim Acosta agree on something: President Donald Trump is “winning” his effort to reshape the media landscape in his second term. Appearing on the “Power Lines” podcast with his fellow ardent leftists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino, Acosta glumly proclaimed, “I don’t think it takes a rocket scientist to figure out that Donald Trump is winning in hi...

Editor: Re: “Misae founder aims to alleviate data center project concerns,” March 11 The recent article from the company building the data center seemed to have all the right answers, but there is some information they did not include. It is correct that the location of the site is six miles outside of Stockdale city limits. However, they did not mention it is surrounded by residential homes and r...

As March rolls into the first full week of April, a parade of color marches through the pine trees of Augusta, Ga. The Masters Tournament has arrived and in 2025, golf history was made when Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a one-hole playoff. The victory completed the “Career Grand Slam” for McIlroy, and he joined Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the sixt...

The South Texas Home and Garden Show held March 21 in Floresville is past, but winners of the seven stupendous door prizes at the annual event — presented by the Wilson County News — continue to enjoy their amazing prizes! Door prize drawings were held throughout the show, with a host of contributions from show vendors and sponsors. Prizes were presented by Brandy Hawkins and Jacob Sendejo with th...

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Former Wilson County Veterans Service Officer and La Vernia resident H.R. Grimm, recently transplanted to Kentucky, shares these thoughts about saving things. What makes anyone save those wire bread wrapper ties? You might not realize it, but previous generational experiences have been passed down. As one raised by parents who grew up in the Great Depression and World War II, their life experience...

Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious brownie, delicious and warm from the oven? Here’s a different take on brownies — using apples! — from the updated second edition of Crockett Cooks, The Monroe-Crook House Cookbook. It features recipes from cooks in Crockett, Texas. This recipe is from Joan Hornbeck. Wilson County News Editor Nannette Kilbey-Smith received the cookbook as a gift from local historian Sh...

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 “Super Bowl Trivia” promotional drawing. Article Link

The Roger Winkler Memorial Foundation will host its Roger Winkler Memorial Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, April 19, at Kosciusko Hall, located at 7975 FM 541 south of Stockdale. Doors open at 1 p.m. with bingo beginning at 2 p.m. Bingo packages, each containing nine cards for 12 games, are . Cash prizes of per session and 0 for cover-all will be awarded. Guests can enjoy concessions and baked good as...

Get ready for Brahma Bag Bingo! The Stockdale Athletic Booster Club will host its bag bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish hall, featuring designer bags and other great prizes. The doors will open at 2 p.m., with bingo starting at 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the athletics programs in the Stockdale Independent School District. Individual tickets are each...

Mark your calendars for “Everything but the Dress” open house on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coughran Hall, a venue for all of life’s celebrations. Tour the rustic hall, meet trusted vendors, and participate in a swag bag drawing, all during this free event. Coughran Hall is located at 4858 Coughran Road in Pleasanton. For more information, or to register for the swag bag prize d...

Head over to Stinson Municipal Airport in San Antonio on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy the third annual “Tex” Hill Wing Fiesta Fly-in. Entry is free! Check out the static aircraft and classic car displays, enjoy aerospace and flight simulator demonstrations, and browse the vintage aircraft models and aviation books available for purchase at this annual event. You can also purc...

Celebrate the gift of life with the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center on Saturday, April 18, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Columbus Club Hall in Seguin, 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This Festival for Life will offer free fun for the entire family, including live entertainment, a photo booth, cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals, a coloring and sticker station, a craft station, and a r...

The Floresville High School Tigers and Jaguars golf teams competed in the 27AAAA District golf tournament March 23-24 to conclude the regular season. In a high-stakes tournament with the top teams and individuals earning a way into the Regional tournament, all players and coaches were primed to play their best. Coached by Jeff Terry and David Merten respectively, the Tigers and Jaguars finished Da...

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