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The Falls City Community Hall will have its next market day this Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes garage sales, crafts, and farmer’s market items and is held inside the air-conditioned hall located on U.S. 181 in Falls City. Breakfast tacos and complimentary coffee will be available in the morning, and Mrs. C’s Street Kitchen will be on-site for lunch. The South Texas Bl...

Join the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Trail Ride Committee Saturday, July 25, in Floresville for its annual Trail Ride Two-Step fundraiser. Doors of the Floresville Event Center will open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served from 6-7 p.m. The evening includes music by Jake Hooker and “The Outsiders,” and dancing, and a live auction at 9 p.m. This event is restricted to ages 21 and older. Tickets...

The Comal Country Music Show will take place on Tuesday, July 21, at the Columbus Club Hall, 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the show, featuring country music performances by Denise Steele and Conrad Gonzales from 7:30-10 p.m. The cover charge is , and sandwiches, candy, coffee, and soft drinks will be available for sale. No outside food or drinks will be permitted in...

Start your holiday shopping early at the Christmas in July Craft Show & Market on Saturday, July 25, at the Lubianski Feed Store, 13640 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festive celebration will feature handmade baked goods, local crafts, unique gifts, and much more. For additional information, call 210-667- 1145. Article Link

Several members of the Stockdale FFA Chapter earned recognition during the 98th Annual Texas FFA State Convention, held July 6-10 in Fort Worth. Emily Hrubetz was awarded the Sheep Proficiency Award at the State Convention. The Proficiency Awards program encourages members to set personal goals and learn practical skills. The program provides recognition to FFA members for exceptional accomplishme...

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Some dogs come into your life and change it forever. Mento is one of those dogs. At 5 years old, this handsome white Pit Bull Terrier mix has left the puppy chaos behind and grown into the sweetest, most devoted companion you could ask for. He’s neutered, obedient, eager to please, and walks beautifully on a leash, making him the perfect partner for neighborhood strolls or quiet evenings by your s...

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy. The governor had previously touted Texas as "the epicenter of AI development." A recent poll by the University of Texas at Austin found that 62% o...

Poth Cheerleaders held their Annual Mini Cheer Camp June 16-19, hosting a record-breaking 205 mini cheerleaders! “Poth Cheer would like to thank everyone who came and participated in the Cheer Olympics Mini Cheer Camp this year!” said Poth Cheer Coach Cassi Korzekwa. Article Link

Congratulations to the Poth Pirates crew who took third place in the State LineMAN Challenge at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, held June 20. Poth competed in the 3A group that also included teams from Cameron Yoe, Clyde, Comanche, Dublin, Eastland, Grandview, Idalou, Millsap, Rains, Shallowater, Tarkington, Tidehaven, Troy, Valley View, and Woodville. Well done! Article Link

Members of the Stockdale FFA and Wilson County 4-H Horse Judging teams participated in the Texas A&M Horse Judging clinic and contest, held June 25-27. Stockdale FFA competed in the Limited Questions Division; here’s how they fared: •Brystal Talley — seventh place, Performance category •McKenzie Mays — Fourth Overall, third in Halter, and eighth in Performance •Tinley Mays — Second Overall, se...

East Central High School is immensely proud of its incredible graduates who crossed the stage at the Alamodome on May 27. Joining in the celebration and featured during the commencement ceremony are this year’s summa cum laude honorees, recognized for achieving the school’s highest academic distinctions. “Characterized by their resilience, strong work ethic, and determination, the entire Class of...

Union Valley Baptist Church invites youth to register now for its 2026 vacation Bible school, “Rainforest Falls,” Monday through Thursday, July 13-16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information and to register, contact Sandy Cannon at 830-391-0291. Union Valley Baptist Church is located at 8221 F.M. 1681 in Nixon. Article Link

Congratulations to these St. Hedwig residents that are among the Spring 2026 graduates of Sam Houston State University: •Isaac Mokrane, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude •Jina Villalobos, Certificate, Criminal Justice Lead and Management, and Master of Science, Criminal Justice. Article Link

While the completion of new schools in the East Central Independent School District understandably receives more attention, construction of the district’s new transportation facility proceeds apace. The facility, which is taking shape on 14 acres on the south side of U.S. 87 between Stuart and Beck roads, will become the district’s primary transportation hub, where all its bus and vehicle maintena...

RSVP is now SISC. Wilson County News readers may be familiar with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP of South Central Texas, which has been helping struggling readers in area schools for more than 40 years. The program, sponsored by Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, is now Seniors in Service to our Community (SISC). The name change occurred as the program is no longer funded through Ame...

Members of the Poth City Council and Mayor Crystal Eckel (center) welcome the Floresville Peanut Festival 2026 Court-elect at the June 22 council meeting, at which the court invited everyone in Poth to enjoy the festival, set for Oct. 8-10. Joining the mayor and court members are council members (l-r) Ronald Weimer, Lex Poth, Clay Maeckel, Steven Wiatrek, and Jessica Deason. Article Link

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store is officially open for business in Floresville and is steadily picking up customers, says Store Manager Lesly Saenz (left). Pictured with Saenz are sales associate Isabel Garcia, and Sales Representative Carlos Salmeron. Although the store hasn’t yet had an official grand opening, the location has events planned for September and October to showcase its variety of prod...

The Floresville Chamber of Commerce presents an award June 30 recognizing SouthTrust Bank as the Business of the Month for July. SouthTrust Bank, located at 545 10th Street (U.S. 181), offers a variety of financial services to individuals and business. For more information, call 830-216-2216. Article Link

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For Dr. Bethany Bayer, a recent graduate from Texas A&M College of Medicine, the path to becoming a physician began long before medical school. Growing up in the small town of Floresville, she witnessed firsthand the challenges that many rural residents face when seeking healthcare. “Commuting over an hour for medical appointments isn’t practical for many people in small communities,” Bayer sa...

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled new county agent and program specialist positions across the state to serve as the agency’s primary connection to people in their local communities. Among the 20 new appointees is Ashley Scribner of Stockdale. Scribner is the new family and community health Extension Agent in Karnes County. She earned a bachelor’s in business administration m...

Dear Dave, My husband loves his job, works a regular schedule and he makes over 0,000 a year. I love my work as a part-time substitute teacher in our local school system. We are debt-free, except for our home, and we’ve already invested and saved enough money to where we’ll have a very comfortable retirement in a few years. My husband asked me the other day how I’d feel about finding a full-time j...