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Falls City Jr. High cross country team gather for a photo after competing at the Poth meet Sept 6. Three individual Falls City runners earned a medal: Kenna Lyssy, Eleanor Rapstine, and Bo Pawelek. Congratulations!Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs pulled off a thrilling comeback Friday night, storming back from a 28-14 halftime deficit to defeat the Three Rivers Bulldogs, 40-36. The victory on Sept. 5 marked the first time the Mustangs have beaten the Bulldogs since 2017, and propelled Nixon-Smiley to a 2-0 start for the first time in 14 years. The Mustangs' offense came alive behind a relentless ground attack. Tailback Joe White paced the charge with three touchdowns and 91 yards rushing, while fullback Garet Gonzales powered his way to 128 yards, two touchdowns, and a critical two-point conversion. Halfback Julian Amaya added 88...Article Link
It was a packed house at Hornet Stadium on Friday, Sept. 5, as the home team East Central Hornets took on the visiting Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders. Fans filled the stadium for EC's annual Gold Out game, which was also Senior Night. The home team put on an offensive show for the fans, pulling away in the second half by a final score of 43-13. The win evened the Hornets' record this season to 1-1 after last week's heartbreaker against the Harlan Hawks. After stalling on their opening drive, senior quarterback Jay Crosby found sophomore receiver Keyontrae Davis on fourth...Article Link
Poth Pirette cross-country runners celebrate their results after the meet in Poth Sept. 6. The varsity girls team took first place. Individually, senior Brooklyn Albert took gold, junior Katelyn Poth placed silver, and freshman Chelsea Gorzell came in for bronze. Senior Rylee Ellis placed eighth, sophomore Sophia Garza 11th, senior Sadie Skloss 13th, sophomore Hailey Landrum 15th, sophomore Brianna Holder 19th, and junior Amy Castellan 27th.Article Link
The La Vernia Lady Bear volleyball team was in action during the Labor Day weekend at the Aug. 28-30 Smithson Valley tournament in Comal ISD and came home with a fourth-place finish in this highly competitive tournament. La Vernia started with three straight wins on Thursday when they swept Hendrickson (25- 13, 25-12), Warren (25-17, 25-4), and Pieper (25-23, 26-24). Friday started with a loss to Johnson (21-25, 27- 25, 20-25) but ended with two straight wins against Madison (25-13, 25-19) and 4A playoff rival Davenport (19-25, 25-13, 25-23). In the Gold Bracket on Saturday, the Lady Bears defeated Antonian...Article Link
The La Vernia Bears traveled to Gobbler Stadium in Cuero on Friday, Sept. 5 in a non-district game that saw a La Vernia comeback fall short for a 49-41 Cuero victory. Cuero started the scoring on the first play from scrimmage with an 81-yard touchdown run by Gobbler Camelo Perez for a 7-0 lead. The Bears responded with a 35-yard touchdown pass from junior Cooper Null to junior wide receiver Wyatt Frank to tie the score 7-7. The Gobblers answered with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Jaxxon Marie to Walker Dietz and a 14-7 Gobbler lead. The first quarter scoring...Article Link
Two players from the Angelo State University Rams football team, including Braeden Fuller of Floresville, have been named to preseason watchlists for two of the most prestigious awards in NCAA Division II football heading into the 2025 season. Junior quarterback Braeden Fuller of Floresville has been selected for the 2025 DII Football Player of the Year Watchlist — what is being termed the “first-ever officially unofficial preseason Harlon Hill Trophy watchlist.” The Harlon Hill Trophy is the DII equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, and Fuller was a finalist for the award last season. He has also been named the Lone...Article Link
The First Lutheran Church in Floresville invites everyone to its annual Sausage Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will also feature prize drawings and a country store with baked goods, homemade canned goods, and handcrafted items. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dine-in or carry out. Tickets are and are available through the church office at 1406 Sixth St. in Floresville. For information, call 830-393-2747.Article Link
The Lonesome Dove Fest Foundation's fundraiser is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Panna Maria Hall. Support youth scholarships and community projects by attending this fun-filled evening that includes bingo, a live auction, dinner, and more. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner service will begin at 5:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are . VIP tables are also available for [post_excerpt],000. For information, call Randy Witte at 830-583-5110. To donate, contact Sean O'Brien at 210-365-7869. Panna Maria Hall is located at 13912 N. F.M. 81 in Panna Maria.Article Link
Sign up for The Rock United Methodist Church candle-making class. The class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. The class fee is per person and includes materials. Registration and prepayment are required in order to have enough supplies. For more information and to register, call the church at 210-573-4519 or email lorikmichaels@yahoo.com. The Rock UMC is located at 1784 E. Loop 1604 S. near St. Hedwig.Article Link
Head to the Jane Yelvington McCallum La Vernia Public Library Friday, Sept. 19, for a Plant Swap and Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Wilson County, plant lovers can: •Add to your collection •Take plants, cuttings, or starters to trade. If taking plants to swap or sell, make sure the plant, starter, or cutting is labeled and free of pests or disease. Master Gardeners will be selling plants, and will be available to answer questions. The La Vernia Public Library, part of the Wilson County Public Libraries, is...Article Link
Make plans to attend the Rooted in Brooks Artisan Farmers Market in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market will be held at 7638 Kennedy Hill, behind La Gloria Brooks restaurant.Article Link
The Wilson County Beautification Association (WCBA) invites the community to learn more about protecting the trees in Central Texas on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:15 p.m., at Rabel's Roadhouse in La Vernia. Rachel Sarlis, a certified arborist and San Antonio Regional Urban Ecologist with Texas A&M Forest Service, will present “Current Stress Factors Affecting Central Texas Trees.” The program will focus on what is killing the region's trees and how to protect them. The event is open to the public. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant menu. Rabel's Roadhouse is located at 101 Woodbridge Drive, Building A, in La...Article Link
Save the date for the Polish Heritage Center's virtual program, “Jan Karski: Poland's Forgotten Emissary of Truth.” The program will be presented by Tom Lenkiewicz, historian, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, beginning at 6 p.m. The presentation will explore the life of Polish diplomat and resistance fighter Jan Karski. To join the virtual program, visit Zoom link bit.ly/4nvU7ZN.Article Link
Haven Oaks Community Bible Church in Sutherland Springs invites the community to their Bunco fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The evening begins with fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Bunco will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is , and proceeds help support the church's Nursing Home Outreach Program in La Vernia. For information, call 830-900-3196 or 210-288-4294. Haven Oaks Community Bible Church is located at 10294 F.M. 539 in Sutherland Springs.Article Link
Haven Oaks Community Bible Church in Sutherland Springs invites the community to their Ladies Outreach Program Fish Fry fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates will be and include fish, sides, and dessert. Haven Oaks Community Bible Church is located at 10294 F.M. 539 in Sutherland Springs.Article Link
The live country music of local band, “Chris Gonzales and The Rekkers” returns to the Falls City Community Hall on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy a family friendly local venue that's continuing the small-town Saturday night dancehall tradition. The hall is located at 306 W. Front St. (U.S. 181) in Falls City. Admission is cash per person, with children 12 and under admitted for free. Group party options are available. Mrs. C's Food Trailer will be outside providing dinner options from 6-10 p.m. or until sold out. Beer, wine, coolers, seltzers, and mixers are available...Article Link
Next time you're hankering for a slice of apple pie, try this recipe for a twist on that all-American favorite — it includes pineapple! This chilled pie recipe is from a Better Homes and Gardens recipe card from 1981. Pineapple-Glazed Apple Pie 1-1/2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice 3/4 c. sugar 7 tart medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut in wedges (7 cups) 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1 baked 9-inch single-crust pie shell, cooled Macadamia nuts or sliced almonds (optional) Whipped cream (optional) In large saucepan, combine 1-1/4 cups of the...Article Link
Thanks to Clarence Ehlers for this interesting “Glimpse of the Past.” I recently came upon a document about the history of Wilson County schools by Barbara J. Wood, who researched and published many articles about Wilson County history in a series called “Talk of Wilson County TX Historic Towns.” When looking at the article about the Floresville High School that was constructed in 1926, the third Floresville High School, at the corner of B and Fourth streets (see picture), I found something that surprised me. If you look closely at the building (see closeup photo), there is something unexplainable in...Article Link
The Wilson County Veterans Coalition invites you to an evening of food and laughter in support of veterans on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center (formerly show barn) in Floresville. The Comedy Night features comedians Mario Salazar, Bobby Smith IV, and Wounded Warrior Shilo Harris. Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. Tickets are per chair or 0 per table, and dinner will be provided. To buy tickets, visit bit.ly/4g7ffD6. For more information, call 830-393-7376, or email vso@wilsoncountytx.gov.Article Link
The Wilson County Car Club and Richardson Bros. Chevrolet invite everyone to a car show on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Richardson Bros. Chevrolet, located at 1539 U.S. 181 in Floresville. Entries for vehicles to compete are , with 20 class awards to be presented, along with specialty class and other awards. Registration ends at noon. For more information, call Kim Wilhelm at 573- 247-3118 or Amos Garcia at 830-542-4074, or email wilsoncountycarclub@yahoo.com.Article Link
Area military veterans are invited to attend and be recognized Friday, Sept. 19, as the Falls City Beavers host their annual Military Appreciation Game. Participating veterans will be admitted to the evening's football game for free. Participants will be asked to check in at 6:45 p.m. that evening by the fence in front of the fan shop. Sign up to participate by emailing Stephanie Sturm, sturms@fcisd.net, or call Falls City High School at 830-254-3551; please provide your first and last name, and branch of service. Deadline to RSVP for this event is Thursday, Sept. 11.Article Link
The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners group is growing, and you're invited to grow along! The first day of the chapter's second Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners Certification Class was Aug. 4. We are blessed with 25 energetic and diverse students. We are excited about the future volunteer projects this group will be participating in with us. The group held its August monthly meeting on Aug. 14 at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville, which included a presentation on Fall Vegetable Gardening by Dr. Beth Smith. We want to congratulate and mention how proud we were to...Article Link
TEHUACANA — Preservation Texas has announced that it has signed a contract to purchase historic Texas Hall in Tehuacana, a monumental four-story limestone building that is one of the most endangered historic landmarks in the state and the birthplace of Trinity University. Tehuacana is located in Limestone County, northwest of Mexia — east of Waco, and south of Dallas The purchase includes the 10-acre “College Hill” campus surrounding Texas Hall and several other historic structures, currently owned by the nonprofit Trinity Institute. Over the next decade, Preservation Texas plans to restore Texas Hall and transform this campus into the Preservation...Article Link
Editor: Re: “Best use of the military” Sept. 3 I agree that the National Guard's primary role should be as a reserve force for the active military and secondarily to provide vital support during emergencies. As to the writer's contention that there are no emergencies in cities as ICE agents as well as ATF and FBI (perhaps other law-enforcement agencies) conduct raids to arrest criminal illegals, domestic criminals colluding with illegals, drug dealers, arsonists, and professional rioters setting fires in the streets by burning cars, tires, buildings, etc., he is trying to gaslight WCN readers with nonsense. The National Guard...Article Link
Over the years, our government has expanded dramatically, all with the objective of improving our lives. Yet, with all of this, confidence that Americans express in our country and its major institutions has plummeted. Of 18 of the nation's major institutions, per a recent Gallup survey, there are only three in which 50 percent or more now express a “great deal or quite a lot” of confidence. In 1979, an average of the 18 institutions — ranging from the military, the presidency and the Supreme Court to higher education, Congress and big business — stood at 50 percent. By 2025,...Article Link
Jury nullification is a fancy term for what it's called when juries — or, in this case, grand juries — say no. It doesn't happen very often, which is why you may have never heard of it. The old line is that a good prosecutor could get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich. Not so fast. Not in the District of Columbia right now, where a federal grand jury refused to indict a man for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent. It was one of three cases where a grand jury in D.C. refused to return felony...Article Link
Seeking happiness “Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” — Guillaume Apollinaire Our rights The Declaration of Independence says that all men are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” John M. Grondelski writes, “The discussion about the origin of ‘rights' often conflates situational privileges, such as the ‘right of way,' with universal, God-given, natural rights that exist independent of governments.” In other words, these are God-given rights, as opposed to rights granted only by the authority of the government. He explained that certain human rights exist prior to any...Article Link
Dear Dave, My husband and I have already started putting money aside for Christmas. Recently, we were talking about what we might get our six-year-old twins, when we decided we want to make sure they experience the giving side of Christmas this year, rather than just receiving. What are some good ideas for making sure they learn age-appropriate lessons about giving at that age? Brooke Dear Brooke, I love Christmas! And I love the way you're thinking. Everyone knows Christmas is one of the best opportunities all year to give. But too often, we get so caught up in shopping...Article Link
I wonder why people who punish a child for lying will tell the same child, “Just say I'm not home.” I wonder why people can disregard thoughtless things that are said at work, by friends, or in a store, but not if the same things are said by someone at church. I wonder why so many feel free to skip attending worship for things they wouldn't dream of skipping work to do. I wonder why it's a compliment when a man is sensitive, but an insult to say he's emotional. I wonder why people who wouldn't dream of stealing money...Article Link
View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners Court Sept. 8 Wastewater Town Hall Sept. 2 Wilson County Commissioners Court Meeting:: Regular meeting, Sept. 8, 9-10:12 a.m. Actions: •Approved a property-tax rate of 40.5961 cents per 0 of taxable tax- value, following a public hearing during which no comments were made; this includes a Maintenance and Operation tax rate of 39.6182 cents and an Interest and Sinking tax rate of .09779 cents •Approved to adopt the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and the salary, expenses, and other allowances of elected county or precinct officers, which includes a ,500...Article Link
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock released totals for fiscal 2025 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in August 2025 was up 5 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales and rental taxes — 2 million, down 9 percent from August 2024 •Motor fuel taxes — 5 million, down 11 percent from...Article Link
The Wilson County Democratic Party will welcome State Rep. Vikki Goodwin on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson County Justice Center courtroom, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. Goodwin, who is serving her fourth term in the Texas Legislature, represents parts of Austin and the Lake Travis area, and is currently running for lieutenant governor of Texas. She is a passionate supporter of Texas public schools and has steadfastly voted against vouchers. For information, contact Jennifer Dominguez at WilsonCountyDemocraticClub@gmail.com, 830- 534-8693, or on Facebook at WilsonCountyDemocrats.Article Link
AUSTIN — Wilson County Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Chief Clerk Wanda Reid is among more than 900 county officials from across Texas who attended the Texas Association of Counties' (TAC) 2025 Legislative Conference, held Aug. 27-29 in Austin. The annual three-day event — the largest in Texas focused on county government — brought together local leaders, legislators, and policy experts to discuss key outcomes of the 89th Texas Legislature and their impact on counties and local taxpayers. “Staying current with legislative developments is essential to ensuring that Wilson County continues to provide the highest standard of public service,”...Article Link
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites comments from the public regarding proposed improvements to I-37 in San Antonio from South Loop 13 (S.E. Military Drive) to Loop 410. An open house regarding the proposals was held Aug. 28, and area drivers and community members have an opportunity to share their thoughts with TxDOT until Friday, Sept. 12. Currently, the proposed project would convert the I-37/SL 13 (S.E. Military Drive) interchange to a diverging diamond interchange, add a southbound overpass at the interchange, and construct a southbound I-37 frontage road, which would transition into an auxiliary mainlane ending at the...Article Link
SAN ANTONIO — Firstmark Credit Union is proud to announce Cynthia Crouch has been named its new chief experience officer, with current chief experience officer, Gregg Thorne, set to retire at the end of the year. The credit union also has announced Robin Tooms as its new chief marketing officer. Crouch brings over 20 years of leadership in the financial services industry to Firstmark, most recently with Sound Credit Union in Tacoma, Wash., where she's served as vice president of payments and operations since June 2019. With a proven track record of success in leading enterprise-wide initiatives, driving growth, and...Article Link
BRYAN- COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M University regents on Aug. 28 approved next year's operating budget of .1 billion and announced a two-year freeze on what Texas resident undergraduates pay for academics. Tuition and all academic fees will stay at current levels for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years across all of the universities of the Texas A&M University System. Nationally, many public university systems outside Texas have adopted tuition and fee increases in recent cycles to respond to inflation and increased operating costs. The A&M System's two-year freeze positions it as an outlier for affordability among large public systems...Article Link
The second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC. The Dallas Morning News reported that lawmakers approved most of the legislative priorities Gov. Greg Abbott listed for the special session. In addition to those mentioned above, lawmakers made ivermectin an over-the-counter medication available in pharmacies, agreed to replace the annual STARR education test, authorized the Texas attorney general to prosecute election fraud, and further tightened the availability of mail-order abortion pills. The original reason the first special session...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 •Aug. 27, Melody D. Cardenas, 21, and Matthew T. Hernandez, 20, both of San Antonio, were arrested at the intersection of U.S. 87 and South Fourth Street in Sutherland Springs and charged with delivery of more than 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds of marijuana. •Aug. 27, Jubal X. Cheek, 24, of San Antonio was arrested at the intersection of Standish Street and Blue...Article Link
According to documents filed in the 81st Judicial District, plaintiff HK Bella's Ranch (HKBR) has filed a lawsuit against Wilson County for writ of mandamus — which orders government officials to perform their public duty — in a suit seeking damages and “non-monetary relief, exclusive of attorneys' fees” related to a plat of Bella's Ranch Phase 1 from 2024. HKBR claims “the county had until Aug. 1, 2024, to either approve or disapprove the plat” and “the County did neither,” “choosing instead to wait more than 80 days to place the plat” on a commissioners court agenda. Moreover, the claim...Article Link
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