Wilson County News

Floresville seventh-grade Jaguars are the San Antonio Big 19 Conference Soccer Champions. Led by Coach Lowery, they are the first ever to win this Championship in Floresville Middle School history for boys or girls, seventh or eighth grade. Congratulations! Article Link

The Floresville High School varsity Jaguars team had a winning week on the softball field. On Tuesday, March 24, the Jaguars hosted Carrizo Springs, when they run-ruled the Lady Cats, 18-0, ending the game in the third inning. On March 27, the Jaguars traveled to Pleasanton to take on the Lady Eagles. The Lady Eagles struck first in the bottom of the second inning, gaining one run. The Jaguars put...

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The Floresville Jaguars softball program hosted First Responder/Military Night at a home game against Carrizo Springs March 24. Floresville School Police Officer Devin Keen threw the first pitch for the Jaguars game. Different agencies participated and all law enforcement along with the U.S. Military were honored before game start time. Article Link

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Poth High School honored four senior athletes March 18 for officially signing to universities in their respective sports. Brooklyn Albert, Texas A&M Corpus Christi — cross country, track & field Major Luna, Schreiner University — football Jacob Clark, Schreiner University — baseball Mason Delgado, Texas Lutheran University — football. Congratulations to these students as they continue thei...

The Poth High School powerlifting boys had a successful season, sending three athletes to the State meet March 27 in Abilene. “They lifted well, setting and meeting personal bests,” shared Head Coach James Lynn. “Our boys come out of the most competitive region. Out of the six regions in the state our Region 5 sends more boys to state than any of the others.” Results are as follows: •Gavin Neville...

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Poth Pirettes celebrate Teacher Appreciation Night March 27. Article Link

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Falls City track teams went to the Weimar Relays in Weimar on March 26. The team will compete in the Lexington Invitational April 2, and will travel to Mike Myers Stadium for the Texas Relays. Article Link

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There’s no place like home for the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs. After suffering a tough road loss earlier in the week, the Lady Mustangs returned to Mustang Field on Friday night, March 27, with something to prove, and they delivered in a big way. Nixon-Smiley dominated the Karnes City Lady Badgers, 15-4, earning a decisive District victory and continuing their recent surge. The Lady Mustangs waste...

ABILENE — The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs powerlifting team took the biggest stage in Texas and put on a strong performance at the THSPA Boys State Meet Division 3, competing against the top lifters across the state on March 27. The Mustangs competed in various weight classes and demonstrated they are among the best, finishing 29th overall as a team in a very competitive field. Leading the way for Nixon...

In a game that felt like a classic, the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs pulled off a thrilling finish Friday night, March 27, walking away with a 7-6 win over the Karnes City Badgers in front of a home crowd. Locked in a 6-6 tied game going into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Mustangs found a way to capitalize when it mattered most. With pressure mounting, a ball put in play resulted in a fielder’s c...

Members of the Wilson County 4-H Archery Project gather March 7 during a practice hosted by 181 Archery in Floresville. This was a new experience for the club and it was a success. The indoor facility allowed the club to practice while being protected from the weather. Article Link

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Wilson County graduating high school seniors in Karnes, Wilson, and Bexar counties with plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station or Galveston or students currently enrolled there can apply for the Wilson County Aggie Moms Scholarship. The Wilson County Aggie Moms Club is offering a number of 0 scholarships. Applications are available from area high school counselors, or from the...

The Floresville Sports Complex ball fields filled March 21, as more than 300 Floresville Little League players and their families turned out for opening day ceremonies and games. Players range from T-ball tykes to senior boys and girls. Parents, grandparents, and spectators filled the stands to root as their favorite players took to the diamond for the first games of the new season. Enjoy these ph...

St. Hedwig American Legion Post 539 recently celebrated 80 years of service to our veterans, members, youth, and community, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 celebrated 10 years of support to the Legion. On Friday, March 13, members and their guests were treated to a catfish dinner and cake, along with live music by the “County Line Band.” We were honored to have six Post Commanders, alon...

[Video below] Changes are ahead for the Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC), following a special meeting held March 25. Among the changes was the resignation of Charlottee Ximenez-Nelson, who has been operating as the corporation’s interim executive director since September 2024, and as the assistant executive director since May 2019 (see “Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson provides stability for...

The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) has 15 projects planned by 2030 in the Wilson County area as part of its Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The projects listed in the Rural TIP are expected to be underway in the next four years if formally approved, according to Project Engineer Jeb Smith. 2026 projects Two projects are expected to begin within the year in Wilson Count...

[Video below] Families in the Floresville area will soon enjoy some security, lighting, and Wi-Fi enhancements in several of the city’s parks. Aaron Wagner, CEO of Floresville Electric Light & Power System, explained several park improvements March 26 to the Floresville City Council. •American Legion Park (Watts) on Fifth and D streets — upgrades to lighting aimed at the basketball court; tenn...