Wilson County News

The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) trustees have named Michael “Mike” Schroller — currently serving as the district’s Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Student Services, and a district alumnus — as the lone finalist for superintendent. The decision came during the district’s Oct. 5 board meeting; this followed a search that included an open application process, community in...

The rain that began Thursday, Oct. 1, has continued across the area, prompting some road closures and changes to events and area school sports. Rain is predicted to continue through Friday, Oct. 2, into Saturday, Oct. 3.    Thursday night, many area junior high and junior varsity sports were canceled, due to the weather.   This list will be updated as information becomes available.   If you know o...

The Wilson County News presents an area rainfall report for Oct. 1-2: Alum Community •Ginger Coleman 3.4" Dewees •Vernon Meyer 2.3" •Schneider's Store 2.5" Elmendorf •Tower Lakes, Archie Wiatrek 2.5" Floresville •Dora Orr 2" •Taryn Morales 3.5" Goliad •Brian Yanta 1.2" Graytown •Anita Savage 2" •Suzanne Deuvall 2" Kenedy •Allen Hons 2" McCoy •...

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning, effective immediately, until 7 p.m. tonight. Flash flooding either is ongoing or expected across parts of Bexar, Wilson, and Atascosa counties. Heavy rainfall from storms that moved into the area through Thursday morning has created conditions that could lead to flash flooding in the area. This includes Floresville, Jourdanton, and Ple...

View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage includes Poth City Council Sept. 21, Poth ISD Sept. 21, Floresville City Council Sept. 23, Commissioners Sept. 28. Poth City Council Meeting: Regular meeting, Sept. 21, 7-7:26 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/bwSr1_GSjyU Actions: •Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness ness Month, following a presen...

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The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. The last day for an application to vote by mail must be received by Friday, Oct. 23. Voters can visit votetexas.gov to confirm they are registered to vote, see what is on the ballot where they live, and get other electi...

Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize. Article Link

Bobbie Jo Roberson of Thriving Hearts Crisis Center (third from right) is joined by Floresville City Council members Mario Morones (l-r), Jake Lamberth, Dora Barrera Cantu, Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu, and council members Frances Flores and Felix Cantu at City Hall Sept. 23, after the council proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Floresville. Thriving Hearts Crisis Center, form...

Someone at the sheriff’s office is on the line. Well, maybe not. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert to the public, after becoming aware of scam calls currently circulating in the area. Callers claiming to be sheriff’s office personnel are telling residents that they have a warrant or owe a fine for missing jury duty. These scammers may use names of members of the sheriff’s offi...

Due to an unknown error with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the agency failed to send voter registration applications to county election officials, according to a statement issued Sept. 24 by the Texas Association of County Election Officials. This comes just weeks before the Nov. 3 general and local elections. Texas county voter registrars across the state recently have received a f...

The Wilson County News invites candidates in the Nov. 3 elections to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, Oct. 21. Due to space limitations, this is restricted to candidates in contested races only; this includes: •Federal and state offices, including U.S. Senate and U.S. Rep. District 35; Texas...

The Wilson County Veterans Service Office is among 24 agencies to receive a portion of ,187,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants in the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Funds were awarded by Gov. Greg Abbott in August. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 103,749 area...

The search for missing red kangaroo, “Peanut,” got an injection of hope last week, with a sighting of a kangaroo on F.M. 1303 northwest of Floresville. According to Peanut’s owner, Margaret Hosseini- Browder, the manager of Bradley’s Foodmart convenience store on F.M. 1303 near the junction with F.M. 2579 reported seeing a kangaroo near the roadway at around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, as...

On Sept. 8, the La Vernia-based Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Susanna Dickinson Chapter met at the Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) facility on U.S. 87 in La Vernia. Chapter Regent Lydia Jones presented a certificate of appreciation to District 3 EMS Battalion Chief Levi Scriven for hosting the chapter. A prayer was read in recognition of the 25th anniversary of th...

The approach of the Floresville Peanut Festival and Columbus Day holiday will bring some office and business closures in the area. Peanut Festival In observance of the 82nd annual Floresville Peanut Festival, taking place Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 6-10, certain Floresville city offices and businesses will be closed. Floresville City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8-9, as will t...

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Aging Gracefully attendee LaVerne Gilbreath celebrates her 94th birthday with all her friends at the Aging Gracefully program Sept. 23 in the Family Life Building at La Vernia United Methodist Church. The cake was brought to her by Jeff Courtney. Happy birthday, LaVerne! Article Link

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) have been doing amazing things in the community during the months of August and September. On Aug. 15, Master Gardeners Laura Hamblen, Vicki Kimball, and Zenobia Wells, along with Class No. 3 students Kelly Springer, Alicia Grant, Connie Lowe, and Jerryl Lowe, packaged seeds from several species of native plants that will be available at the Sam...

Richard L. Bolf of Pleasanton, Calif., and his sister, Teresa Bolf Dickinson, of St. Louis, Missouri, stop to visit with Wilson County News Publisher Elaine Kolodziej. They were in the area visiting family and friends. Their father was the late Richard Bolf, who is remembered as a longtime Wilson County Clerk. While here, they also checked on the family farm between Poth and Floresville where they...

What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, Oct. 19, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email reader@lavernianews.com, putting WOW in the subject line. Entries must be received by 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct....

Meet new friends, stay active, and support breast cancer awareness in October with the La Vernia Walkie Talkies. The fun and friendly fitness group will meet in the La Vernia City Park on Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, at 9:30 a.m. Wear your pink for breast cancer awareness. All ages, paces, and abilities are welcome to walk or run with the group. For more information and updates on events, find th...

The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports that a flood watch has been issued today for a portion of South Central Texas, including Wilson and surrounding counties, until Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Here is what is expected: The weather pattern on Wednesday will begin to change as an approaching upper level low over the southwestern U.S. weakens the subtropical ridge axis over Texas and...

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