Wilson County News

Editor: More than 160 Air Force trainees at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio have the flu, and one has died. It is not known as of June 20 if his death is a result of flu. This came just a few months after Secretary of “War” Hegseth cancelled the long-held policy of mandatory vaccinations for the military. This has been a part of our military’s strength and readiness since General George Was...

Editor: Since 1970, the cost of the American public education system has risen at a rate of 2.5 times faster than the inflation rate. But the impact on test scores is small. Source of this info is the May 2026 Newsmax magazine. What are some reasons for this situation? There have been several major changes in our culture over the last 56 years, including “active shooters,” school bus policies, and...

Editor: Re: Letter, “What happened to the DOJ?,” June 17 The author brings up an interesting question. My reply is, “Do you recognize these names?” Alvin Bragg Letitia James Fani Willis Jack Smith Joe Biden Hillary Clinton (Russian Collusion) Does the author still want to complain about Trump and so called “lawfare?” DAVE MAYFloresville Article Link

What began as a quiet personal challenge for me, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, became a 976-kilometer odyssey (about 606 miles) across some of Spain’s oldest roads, loneliest plains, and most storied cities. Over several weeks this past March and April, I walked the Camino de la Plata from Seville to Santiago de Compostela, a route older than the pilgrimage tradition itself, once used by Roman...

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Just off Highway 181 southwest of Floresville, the land holds the quiet history of a once-thriving community known as Ridout (pronounced RYE-dout). In the early 1900s, Ridout served as a small agricultural settlement for Wilson County families. It had all the essentials of rural life — a one-room schoolhouse, a church, a general store, and a post office supporting the surrounding farms. For those...

Wilson County News reporter Rachel Draper stops for a photo with her copy of Wilson County News at the Niagara Gazette June 10 in the City of Niagara Falls, NY, during a vacation trip with her daughter and sister. 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 publishe...

The “County Line Community Band” presents “From County Lines to Common Ground” on Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m., at The Rock United Methodist Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. in St. Hedwig. This free concert will be a special tribute to Independence Day, featuring uplifting, patriotic music that honors our nation and brings our community together. For more information, visit therockumc.com. Article Link

The Susanna Dickinson Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will present “The Signers of the Declaration of Independence” for Aging Gracefully on Wednesday, July 1, at 11 a.m. Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch program sponsored by the La Vernia United Methodist Church. The weekly program is held every Wednesday. The program is free and open to adults ages 50 and o...

The Wilson County AgriLife Extension Office invites teams of friends, family, or coworkers to join the free “Walk Across Texas” eight-week fitness challenge. The challenge begins July 1 and continues through Aug. 26. Registration is open now for teams of up to eight participants. Visit HowdyHealth. Tamu.edu to register; each team must designate a team captain. Once you’ve created your team, track...

The Seguin Art League invites community members to join its classes and shows during the month of July, including: •Show and Sale: Red, White, and Blue Show honoring veterans — open during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday through July 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. •Hippos, Crocodiles, and Cobras … Oh My! The Art of Ancient Egypt class — Ages 5-9; from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Wednesday,...

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Hydroponics 101” will be presented by Raging Roots. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held in the Wilson County Justice Center, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information, call 830-393-7357 or go to txmg.org/wilson. Article Link

The Children’s Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center is planning a community “trunk or treat” event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-8:30 p.m. at its office in Floresville. Area businesses and organizations are invited to participate and help make the event memorable. Early registration for the free event is and runs through July 31. Regular registration is and begins Aug. 1 through Oct. 9. The...

Aging Gracefully will meet at Chile Verde Mexican Restaurant in Adkins on Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Aging Gracefully is a senior lunch program sponsored by the La Vernia United Methodist Church. The program is free and open to adults ages 50 and older. Chile Verde is located at 5102 Monaco Circle in San Antonio. For more information, call 830-779-2621 or visit www.laverniaumc.org....

Congratulations to the Poth Shooting Team on bringing home hardware after competing in the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Ag Clays State Sporting Event, held June 7-9 in San Antonio! Team members represented Poth with confidence, focus, and pride, earning State Champion honors in Super Sporting and State Champion honors in Sporting, along with a third-place finish in Trap. Each student play...

Congratulations to the Poth FFA Pirate Nation BBQ team of Hagen Hopson, Knox Dzuik, Kendall McMullan, John Bodden, and Brayden Ramzinski on taking sixth place overall at the National High School BBQ Competition earlier this month! The Poth team competed against more than 100 teams from across the United States. Way to go! Article Link

A group of students from Poth Junior High School, accompanied by teachers Kim Pruski and Alyson Garza and several parents, visited Washington, D.C. and New York City June 1-5 with WorldStrides, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The trip included 2-1/2 days in each city, with the group exploring our nation’s history and experiencing New York. Tours ranged from walking our nation’s capita...

Congratulations to Poth FFA members Kendall McMullan and Janszen Pfeifer, who earned a Gold Ranking and advance to the Texas FFA State Agriscience Fair Competition in the Animal Systems Division 4 category. The Agriscience Fair is one of FFA’s premier academic competitions, where students apply the scientific method to real world agricultural issues. Competitors conduct research, collect and analy...

The track and field facilities at Jack Lane Field in Poth are currently closed for construction. According to the Poth Independent School District, the facilities are anticipated to reopen Aug. 1, or when the project is complete. The school district asks for patience and cooperation from the community as the improvement work continues. Article Link

Looking for a best friend who’s always ready for fun, adventure, and plenty of love? Then let us introduce you to Patrick! At just 7 months old, Patrick is a handsome black Pit Bull Terrier mix with a joyful spirit and a heart as big as his puppy paws. Patrick is already neutered, walks nicely on a leash, and loves making new friends. He does great with other dogs and kids, making him a wonderful...

Do you hold a Texas hunting or fishing license?  Your personal information may have been exposed by a data breach involving the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) license system. The incident may affect the personal information of more than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license customers. Texas Cyber Command’s investigation indicates that an unauthorized person or persons may have ob...

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The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) has announced its Texas High School Baseball All- State Team for 2026. Three local athletes made the team. •Floresville’s Jaden Moreno, First Base, First Team •Floresville’s Austin Beyer, Shortstop, Second Team •Poth’s Major Luna, Shortstop, Third Team. Congratulations! Article Link