Wilson County News

The Wilson County News invites candidates facing opposition for area city council, school board, and other seats on the May 2 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned to appear in our Wednesday, April 15, issue. This is a free service we provide for voter information. This is restricted to candidates in contested ra...

CNN’s Brian Stelter exemplifies the media pattern of constantly claiming Donald Trump is an existential threat to democracy that must be curbed. The comedy never ends. Trump was supposedly going to end democracy throughout his first term, and the fact that democracy never ended never slows Stelter & Co. down. On March 18, Stelter played up a new report out of Sweden that America is “rapidly au...

Editor: Re: “Misae founder aims to alleviate data center project concerns,” March 11 Wilson County has long been defined by its open skies, working ranches, and tight-knit communities. It is a place where generations of families have built lives rooted in agriculture, stewardship of the land, and a quality of life that is increasingly rare in modern Texas. The proposed introduction of large-scale...

Editor: Re: “Misae founder aims to alleviate data center projects concerns,” March 11 As a community member whose property sadly shares our back property line, I’ve been told our property is one that is at ground zero of the Misae AI Hub, solar farm and gas powerplant, and they have already destroyed the area. They have cut down all the trees and started burning. The wildlife is already reacting t...

Editor: Re: “Large political contributions generate unusually high returns,” March 18 The author has shown his hand. He wishes to increase the taxes of those he finds offensive by “substantial” amounts. Now he calls out corporations and wealthy individuals. I will point out that all progressive liberals call for higher corporate taxes, while refusing to believe that higher corporate taxes lead to...

Editor: Re: “County animal shelter presses onward amid change,” March 18 We want to be completely transparent regarding the debts we inherited when we took over this organization. We feel it is only fair to the community to show our dedication to overcoming these challenges and doing what is best for the animals in our care. The new board of Wilson County Adoption & Rescue Services, formerly t...

Delilah Salinas, 2, excitedly shows her dad, Justin, one of the eggs she found, as she joins the Easter egg hunt March 14 outside the Wilson County Courthouse during The Market in Floresville. Look inside this issue of the Wilson County News for more egg-hunting opportunities in the area! Article Link

Soon, it will be Easter Sunday. Join area churches for Holy Week events to commemorate Christ’s Passion and special services to celebrate His Resurrection. Easter is Sunday, April 5. Holy Week will begin with Palm Sunday, March 29, and includes Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday and Good Friday, April 2-3, and Holy Saturday, April 4. Adkins St. Mark Lutheran Church, 210-649-1370, will hold Maundy Thurs...

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Although she hasn’t lived anywhere near Floresville for decades, Patty Flora Sitchler of Lakewood, Colo., maintains a connection to the community where her mother grew up. “My grandfather, James E. ‘Jim’ Tipton, moved to Floresville some time between 1910-20,” Patty shared. “My grandmother, Jettie Lou Cale Tipton, was also connected to the Wilson County community through her father, G.B. Cale, and...

Three Oaks 4-H Club members Brody Gunn and Ryker Bauer (front, second and third from left) — flanked by their brothers, Colton Gunn (left) and Colt Bauer — stand proudly with their buyers at the Houston Livestock Show and Sale. With assistance from their siblings, Brody placed 49th with his turkey tom and Ryker took 49th place with his turkey hen, earning them a place in the show sale. “A rare sig...

Take a wander when you have time and see what’s in the display case at 121 Dilworth Plaza in Poth — the E.B. Poth building. Clay Maeckel, currently serving on the Poth City Council, has set up displays of vintage and archived items since 2017. Some of the displays are seasonal; others, such as this one, reflect pastimes and technology of years gone by. Article Link

Plan now to take a shot and support youth agricultural education, at the sixth annual Slayin’ Clays sporting clays tournament, set for Saturday, May 2, at the Buck Horn Creek Ranch in McCoy. Proceeds from this event, hosted by the Poth FFA Booster Club, benefit the Poth FFA and shooting teams. Entry is 0 per person or [post_excerpt],000 per team and includes 100 clays, a beef lunch at noon by Dean...

Congratulations to Poth High School’s Mighty Pirate Band, one of three area high school bands selected to perform their full UIL competition routines at the 90th Battle of Flowers Band Festival! Join the band on Thursday, April 23, for the Battle of Flowers “From Pages to Possibilities” Band Festival in Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. The event will feature: •39 high school bands •4,100 talented stu...

Congratulations to Poth High School student-athlete Rhyan Montez on being selected by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) as 3A Region IV All-Region and 3A All-State teams! Only 25 players in the entire region are selected for All-Region, and only 25 players across the entire state of Texas earn the prestigious All-State recognition. Rhyan’s hard work, leadership, and dedication on...

Join the Poth Band Booster Club on Sunday, March 29, for its barbecued chicken plate fundraiser. The plate sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church parish hall. Plates will be each and include a half chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, sauce, and bread. Proceeds help support the Poth Independent School District bands. Tickets are available from ban...

Courage Ranch invites community members to try their luck at Purse and Pistols Bingo on Sunday, April 26, from 2-7 p.m., at the Floresville Event Center. The bingo night will include prizes, a barbecue dinner, and a silent auction, with items such as purses, pistols, knives, coolers, speakers, local finds, and more. Guests are encouraged to bring cash for the bar and extra game ticket purchases be...

Get your team together and sign up now for the Consolata Healthcare Foundation’s Golf Tournament and ,000 Hole-in-One Contest. Golfers will take to the course on Saturday, April 25, at the River Bend Golf Club in Floresville. Registration is at 7 a.m. with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cash prizes will be awarded for first through third place teams along with awards for best dressed and a ,000 hole-in-...

Get the kiddos and their baskets over to Sacred Heart Catholic Church soccer fields for an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Starting at 10 a.m., children ages 0 to 12 years can fill up their Easter baskets with goodies, win prizes, and take photos with the Easter bunny. Youth will be divided into three age groups: 0-4, 5-8, and 9-12 years for the egg hunt...

The Sacred Heart Catholic School Second Annual Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 9, at the River Bend Golf Club, 101 Club Drive, in Floresville. Registration starts at 8 a.m. followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament format is a four-person scramble, 0 per player and includes green fees, lunch, drawing entry, and Tiger Woods Hole. Prizes will be awarded for the winning teams, alo...

The Wilson County 4-H Adult Boosters will hold their annual fundraiser, The Emerald Gala, on Saturday, April 11, in the parish hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall in Stockdale. The event is limited to guests age 21 and older. Tickets are 0 and admit two guests. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m.. Enjoy dinner, dancing, a catered meal, prize drawings, silent and live auctions, a...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Alamo Chapter 1836, will hold its Fiesta Sporting Clay Shoot on Thursday, April 23, at the San Antonio Gun Club. The event combines friendly competition with supporting combat-wounded veterans and their families and funding worthy projects to benefit military veterans. Registration is 0 per four-member team or 0 per individual and includes 50 targets, ammuni...

Notes from his foster family: Austin is a 4-month-old retriever hound mix with the sweetest, most laidback personality. He was born on Sept. 12, this easygoing boy is just happy to be part of the moment — whether he’s relaxing on his own or hanging out with friends. He does great with other dogs and has even been around baby goats! While he hasn’t met any cats yet, his gentle nature suggests he’d...

Choosing between buying and leasing a car remains one of the biggest decisions for car shoppers. Today, that question is even more relevant due to evolving market conditions, rising interest rates, and shifting manufacturer incentives. Below is a breakdown of the pros and cons of buying versus leasing to help you navigate today’s car market. Leasing has historically been a popular option for drive...