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List of Candidates for May 2, 2026 local elections, 7 am-7 pm Early voting: April 20-28 •Floresville City Hall, 1120 D St., Floresville April 20-24, 8 am-5 pm, April 25, 8 am-7 pm April 27-28, 8 am-7 pm •Poth City Hall, 200 N. Carroll St., Poth April 20-24, 8:30 am-5:30 pm April 27-28, 8:30 am-5:30 pm •Falls City ISD, Karnes County Election Building, 210 W. Calvert, Ste. 140, Karnes City April 20-24, 8 am-5 pm April 27-28, 8 am-5 pm •Stockdale ISD, Stockdale ISD Administration Office, 503 S. Fourth St., Stockdale April 20-24, 8 am-4 pm, April 27-28, 8 am-4 pm... Article Link
News consumer, beware: journalists are trying to redefine what “objective” means. They think objectivity is for losers who don't have the guts to stand up for “the right side of history.” Take CNN, which brands itself as an anti-Trump outfit. In an interview with CNN host Dana Bash for Modern Luxury magazine, writer Michael McCarthy summarized: “Where once the journalistic mandate was often framed as presenting opposing viewpoints and allowing the audience to decide, Bash argues that such symmetry no longer suffices.” Forget “symmetry.” Imbalance is in. Bash argued that objective reporting now means “objectively” challenging the lies of public... Article Link
My daughter is suffering from long COVID. I have written about it before. I wish I had good news. I don't. It is a nightmare you should do everything you can to avoid. Most people who get COVID get well and move on. That's what we want to believe. No one wants to remember, much less relive, the pandemic, for reasons too numerous to count. Which is all well and good for most people. But most people aren't everyone, or almost everyone. According to the best estimates out there, as many as 8 percent of the people who get COVID... Article Link
The Stockdale Independent School District will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m., in the high school food court. The district will present information on the upcoming May 2 bond election. Stockdale High School is located at 503 S. Sixth St. in Stockdale. Article Link
Join other “stakeholders” for a meeting on the Mid & Lower Cibolo Creek Watershed Protection Plan on Wednesday, April 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Hall, 12301 U.S. 87 W. in La Vernia. Attendance is free This meeting will be the first gathering in several years for watershed stakeholders, which include both those who helped shape the foundation of the plan and those who are new to the watershed or just getting involved. As growth continues to expand east of San Antonio, management of land and water now will directly impact water quality and the... Article Link
The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce is looking for teams to enter its Just Cookin' BBQ Cookoff fundraiser, set for Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, in the Stockdale City Park. Teams are encouraged to register for the competition, which also includes a Kids Que Pork Chop Cookoff. This is a Champions Barbecue Alliance sanctioned event. Categories include: •Kids Que Pork Chop Cookoff — Friday, 7:30 p.m., for ages 12 and under (free), and ages 13-17 •Friday night — Salsa cook-off, 7:30 p.m.; Margarita contest, 8 p.m.; and dessert, 8:30 p.m.; entry for each •Saturday — Jackpots: Dutch oven, 10 a.m.;... Article Link
Get ready for an exciting celebration packed with live entertainment, great food, and fun for all ages, as the city of Stockdale hosts Cinco Fest on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.! Enjoy an incredible lineup of bands performing in the Stockdale City Park on S.H. 123 throughout the event, leading up to a featured performance by “Vallejo” to close out the night. The music kicks off on the main stage at 2 p.m. and keeps the energy going all afternoon and into the night. Admission is free! The kids will love the bounce houses and face... Article Link
Congratulations to the Stockdale FFA Tractor Tech team of Braden Ritchey (l-r), Alexandria Ray, and Hunter Cantrell, who competed in the State Tractor Tech event March 8-9 in Houston. The all-junior team placed 12th out of 38 teams, narrowly missing being in the top 10 to advance to the final round. It was the first time Stockdale FFA made it to the State contest in the Tractor Tech event. Well done! Article Link
WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville ISD April 6, Floresville City Council April 9, Commissioners April 13 Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 (North central Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, April 6, 5-6:24 p.m. Actions: •Approved March 4 regular meeting minutes as presented •Approved 15 bills for payment, and 101 payments for ratification; financial reports for October 2025 through March 2026 were approved •Approved online access for Commissioners Heatherly and Thuneman with... Article Link
Love — From a child's point of view: •“When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So, my grandfather does it for her all the time, even after his hands got arthritis too. That's love.” •“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know your name is safe with their mouth.” •“Love is when someone hurts you and you get so mad; but you don't yell at them because you know it would hurt their feelings.” •“Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who... Article Link
The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Cleofas Castillo Jr., 41, of Floresville was originally sentenced in May 2023 to two years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, suspended to three years of community supervision, for a charge of forgery of a financial instrument, after an alleged incident in May 2021. After a March 31 motion to revoke for violating probationary terms, he pleaded “true” and was sentenced to six months in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility/state jail. •Marboni N. Torres, 30, of San Antonio... Article Link
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor's Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •April 4, Sandra A. Ibarra, 46, of Floresville was arrested at the intersection of F.M. 539 and U.S. 87 in Sutherland Springs and charged with possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Floresville Police Department •March 30, Bobby M. Schroeder, 42, of Floresville... Article Link
A Wilson County woman is recovering from injuries, following a Thursday-evening crash on U.S. 181 north of Floresville. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol, a 47-year-old woman was injured April 9 when a 2007 Ford F-150 driven by a 30-year-old male collided into the rear of her 2012 Kia Soul, as she waited for a traffic signal to change at U.S. 181 and Shannon Ridge. All the vehicles were northbound on U.S.181.The crash occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. DPS Sgt. Orlando de Luna Jr. said this caused the Kia to collide into the rear of... Article Link
What began as one Wilson County couple's ancestry research turned into a much wider research project. While tracing their family members back through the American Civil War, Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Harris found a surprising range of ethnic heritages among Confederate Texas soldiers. “My wife is a multigenerational Tejana who was surprised at the number of Tejanos we encountered in our research who were in the Confederate Army,” Rusty told the Wilson County News. “We had just purchased Jerry Thompson's Vaqueros in Blue and Gray, which had a list [of Tejano Confederates] in the appendix. We found many more, but... Article Link
More than 200 home sites on approximately 230 acres on Highway 87 across from H-E-B in La Vernia. That's what developers envision for the Pierdolla property, and they shared this vision April 9 with the La Vernia City Council. The smallest lots will be 50 feet wide; the largest will be half-acre sites, according to Jeff Czar Jr. and Shad Schmid, partners with San Antonio-based KingFish Development. Plans also include “resort-style amenities,” such as pickleball and park areas, Czar outlined. Home prices for the smallest lots would average in the 0,000 range, Czar advised. “This is not going to be... Article Link
St. Anthony Catholic Church encourages community members to participate in its next Blood Drive, scheduled for Sunday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Donors can sign up at donor.southtexasblood.org/ donor/schedules/ drive_ schedule/151709. All donors will receive a T-shirt. For more information, contact Dennis Migl at 210-275-1566 or dgmigl1947@ gmail.com. St. Anthony Catholic Church is located at 16432 Kilowatt Road in Elmendorf. Article Link
Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman is honored as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties, presented by County Judges Education Advisory Committee member Curtis Parrish, during the academy's 2026 Spring Judicial Education Session in Lubbock. The award recognizes judges who show dedication to judicial education and go beyond the state's minimum education requirements. Article Link
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Without that unity, Patrick said that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, could win, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Speaker Justin Burrows said he believes the GOP will keep its majority in the chamber but agreed unity is critical. “We've got to be on the same page,” Burrows said. “We've got to be working and rowing in... Article Link
The Floresville Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting March 28 for the grand re-opening of five Floresville businesses in their shared new location, Serene Ave., at 1303 Hospital Blvd. near Pecan Park. The location — which was formerly the Coates Professional Building — is now the new home of Bare Nails, Drop Your Pants Here dry-cleaning services, Hair by Gabriela Nunez, The Palm scalp and head spa, and Vital Sip. Article Link
[Video below] SpawGlass will restart from scratch on the new Wilson County Expo Arena, the company's San Antonio region President Jason Smith and project executive Mike Bynum told the Wilson County commissioners during their April 13 meeting. Construction was underway on the arena, adjacent to the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville, before its metal skeleton suddenly collapsed March 4 (see “New Wilson County expo arena collapses,” March 11 Wilson County News). Bynum began his presentation with weather conditions during the incident, including wind gusts of up to 50 mph, and explained that both SpawGlass and pre-engineered metal... Article Link
[Video below] Floresville Independent School District students will have a new hybrid calendar for the 2026-27 school year. During their April 6 meeting, the district trustees approved a calendar which supports a five-day school week during the fall semester and four-day school weeks in the spring semester. The calendar was the majority preference by parents and community members in a survey sent out earlier this year, according to Assistant Superintendent Heather Brooks. The school year is set to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 12, for students, with teachers returning on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The bell schedule for each campus will remain... Article Link
About 70 customers in northwest Floresville were without electricity for several hours, after a truck clipped a guy wire on a utility pole April 10 in Floresville. The snapping of the guy wire at the northwest corner of Plum and First streets resulted in damage to a transformer, triggering an electrical outage at about 2:30 p.m. Friday. An estimated 1,680 customers in downtown Floresville, parts along S.H. 97 West, and River Bend were initially affected, Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) CEO Aaron Wagner told the Wilson County News. FELPS crews isolated the problem within an hour of the... Article Link
[With video] Eleven-year-old Marco Triunfo Martinez of Floresville is a star on the rise — his talent on the accordion has landed him a place in the finals of Texas Folklife's “Big Squeeze” accordion competition. The fifth-grade Sacred Heart Catholic School student developed a passion for music when he was 18 months old, while he was playing with a toy accordion and drum set, gifted to him by his grandmother. Marco's parents — Jacqueline and Marco Martinez — noticed his ear for music and his ability to keep a beat on his toy drums. At age 5, Marco asked for... Article Link
Twenty-three East Central High School students on their way to a one-act play competition April 10 received a jolt when the bus they were riding in was struck from behind by a black Ford Explorer involved in a high-speed chase. According to reports, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of U.S. 87 and Loop 410. The driver of the Explorer, identified as Brandon X. Cortina, 21, was attempting to evade Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol troopers, who had been chasing him from Gonzales County through Wilson County. After his Explorer hit the bus,... Article Link
Explore the rich history of the Alamo at the Alamo Adventure Camp this summer in San Antonio. Campers ages 9 to 12 can participate in hands-on learning experiences, led by Alamo experts, that includes real artifacts, hidden stories, and more. Participants can choose from two sessions: •June 8-12 •June 22-26 Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers bring their own sack lunch. Tuition is 0, or 0 for Friends of the Alamo members. For information, go to www.thealamo.org/. The Alamo is located at 300 Alamo Plaza in San Antonio. Article Link
Before taking the field against Luling on Senior Night, the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs celebrated three important members of their program April 10, honoring Tyra Ortiz, Sadie Walden, and Sandra Valerio for their dedication and commitment to Lady Mustang softball. Although Nixon-Smiley fell to Luling 9-6, the night still served as a meaningful opportunity to recognize the impact the three seniors have had on the program. Their leadership, hard work, and perseverance have helped set the tone for the Lady Mustangs throughout the season. Despite the setback, Nixon-Smiley's postseason hopes remain alive. The Lady Mustangs turned their focus to a critical... Article Link
Falls City High School track and field athletes competed in the District track meet. Falls City Area qualifiers •3200-meter run - Gabe Liska - 2nd place •3200-meter run - Abby DeLeon - 2nd place •Pole vault - 1st Tanner Haws 2nd (tie) Braxton Lake and Eli Liska •Pole vault - 1st Isla Moy •Long jump - 1st Keandra Johnson 2nd Kenley Wiatrek 4th Audrey Pawelek •Long jump – 3rd Drew Chesser •Discus - 1st Leah Sekula 4th Addy Berry •High jump - 1st Travis Black •Shot put - 2nd Riley Ehrlich 4th Lane Yosko •Shot put - 1st Leah Sekula... Article Link
NIXON — The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs delivered a strong performance at the April 8-9 District track meet in Goliad, finishing third out of six teams and advancing nine athletes to the Area track meet, set for Thursday, April 16, in Goliad. Leading the way in the field events, Eric Rodriguez and Levi Alvis each punched their tickets in the triple jump, while Jaylun Rodriguez dominated the shot put, claiming the District Championship and continuing his standout spring season. On the track, the Mustangs demonstrated depth and versatility across multiple events. Distance standout Kyzick Jantes qualified for both the 3200-meter and 1600-meter... Article Link
The Poth Pirates blanked the Stockdale Brahmas Friday night, April 10, 10-0 behind the pitching of junior Braden Arruda and senior Major Luna. After an intentional walk to Luna, sophomore Collin Korb sent a shot to right center for a triple, scoring 3 runs. Later on, Luna and junior Keegan Clark both went deep for the Pirates. Poth finished the game with a run rule in the fifth inning, 10-0. The Pirates sit tied for first place with Goliad, with a 6-1 District record and 18-6 overall. The Pirates traveled to Luling April 14 and will travel to Nixon-Smiley to... Article Link
Poth competed in the District 26-3A track meet and achieved high marks. Results are as follows. Junior varsity boys District Team Champions •100-meter dash - 2nd - Aidan Pena, 5th-Blaise Alexander •200-meter dash - 1st - Colton Garza, 5th-Landon Arruda •400-meter dash - 1st - Ryan Thomas, 2nd- Ethan Trissell, 4th - Dom Jansky •800-meter run - 3rd - Matthew Gorzell, 5th - Alex Salas •1600-meter run - 2nd - Matthew Gorzell, 5th - Alex Salas •3200-meter run - 4th Matthew Gorzell •110-meter hurdles - 1st - Brayden Ramzinski, 2nd - Joshua Clark •300-meter hurdles - 1st - Joshua Clark,... Article Link
Floresville High School track and field athletes had an impressive showing at the District meet in Somerset April 9. Varsity girls took the District Championship. Varsity boys earned Co-District Championship (Back-to-Back Titles). The junior varsity girls claimed the District Championship for the third year in a row. In addition, 25 athletes qualified for the Area meet set for Thursday, April 16, in Cuero, where they will compete for a chance to advance to Regionals. Congratulations to these athletes on their hard work and success. Area qualifiers •100-meter – Drake Coronado (District Champion) •110-meter hurdles – Story Maldonado •200-meter – Cole... Article Link
High School seniors from Floresville, La Vernia, and Poth competed April 12 in the 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game, presented by Valero. Floresville's Logan Pawlik and Samuel Rodriguez represented Team White. La Vernia's Ethan Dye joined Poth's Koy Moczygemba on Team Blue. The final score was Team White 113, Team Blue 85. Article Link
Air conditioners are a lifeline come the dog days of summer, when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors. Maintaining an AC unit ensures it will be there to keep everyone cool when the mercury rises. The following are some steps homeowners can take to keep their AC units in tiptop shape this summer. • Replace the air filter on the unit. Dirt, dust, debris, and pollen can quickly fill the filter on an AC unit. Replacing these filters prior to summer can make the unit operate more efficiently and keep cool air circulating throughout... Article Link
Plan now to enjoy the Wilson County's Got Style fashion show, hosted by the Wilson County Republican Women, Thursday, April 23, at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Guests will enjoy a charcuterie board dinner and silent auction. Tickets are each. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Doors open at 6 p.m. For sponsorship, call Lynette Best Gray at 830-305-7030, or Melissa Moczygemba at 210-913-1355. For tickets or more information, call Ruby Manen at 830-391-0818, or Sharon Meyer at 830-583-5297. The Wilson County Expo and Community Center is located at 435 S.H. 97 E. in Floresville. Article Link
Floresville Food Pantry invites the community to its second annual Derby Day on Saturday, May 2, at the Floresville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1205 B St. in Floresville. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. A light lunch and beverages will be served. The event also will include a prize drawing and silent auction. Prizes will also be awarded for best hat, best dressed, and best decorated table. Tickets are per person or 0 for a reserved table of eight. For more information or to purchase tickets, email maezzell61@gmail.com. Article Link
Enjoy an evening of country music on Tuesday, April 21, at the Comal Country Music Show in New Braunfels' Columbus Club Hall. For a cover charge, guests can hear featured performers Bob Appel and Brandi Clarke from 7:30-10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Soft drinks, coffee, candy, and sandwiches will be available to purchase, with all profits to go to charity. No outside food or drink allowed. The Columbus Club Hall is located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Article Link
During their recent travels, Cody and Morgan Box visit the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, with a copy of their favorite reading material, the Wilson County News. Cody, a longtime Nixon resident, and Morgan currently reside in Cedar Park. 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
Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing. Rewatch WCN Live episodes at www.wilsoncountynews.com/wcnlive. Article Link
Dr. Melinda Creech with the Wilson County Historical Society and Sutherland Springs Historical Museum shared this. Work began in earnest recently to move the Tiner-Hendrick House — built by Jesse Tiner — from its current location in Sutherland Springs to its new home near the Polley Mansion on F.M. 539 near La Vernia. (Learn more about the house and its occupants in the Wilson County News articles, “Help save the Tiner-Hendrick House,” Oct. 29, 2025, and “Meet Jesse Lane Tiner and his bride, Connie,” Nov. 12, 2025.) Efforts included removing the two stone and brick chimneys that had stood for... Article Link
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