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Many parents are outraged after Frisco ISD allowed Karmelo Anthony, the teen who stabbed Austin Metcalf to death, to graduate while out on bail. Some are calling for parents to take their kids out of FISD. Should parents be outraged? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floresville Independent School District trustees (back) join Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (front, 1-r) in recognizing Kyler Van Benthem and Camille Cain as Floresville Middle School's Students of the Month, and Layla Smith as Teacher of the Month, alongside Floresville Middle School Principal Jim Reily during the March 3 school board meeting.Article Link

[Video below] Floresville Independent School District students and teachers will operate under a hybrid schedule for the 2025-26 school year. The new calendar — which the board of trustees adopted in a unanimous vote during the March 3 regular meeting — will provide students and teachers with 18 non-holiday Fridays off from the school week, by alternating between five-day weeks and four-day weeks during specific periods. According to Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Wade, the district calendar will comprise these alternating schedules: •Five-day week — Aug. 12 through Oct. 9 (first grading period) •Four-day week — Oct. 10 through Dec. 18 (second...Article Link

[Video below] Floresville residents are concerned about Floresville Independent School District's million bond election. Four community members addressed the Floresville ISD board of trustees March 3, all expressing a common theme — they say the district's bond proposal should have been broken into smaller propositions. All four community members participated on the district's Facility Task Force, created to identify and analyze the Master Facility Plan, and make recommendations to the school board “on how best to implement the plan,” according to the goals created by district administration. Floresville parent Robert Gamble asked the trustees if it was “too late”...Article Link

Floresville Independent School District trustees (back) join Floresville South Elementary Principal Monica Schlueter and Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (front, l-r) in recognizing Kimberly Niday as Teacher of the Month and Michelle Collingwood and Bruce Perez as Students of the Month during the Feb. 3 school board meeting.Article Link

Editor: I am writing in support of the Floresville Independent School District's (FISD) consideration of a four-day school week. This innovative approach is crucial to addressing the ongoing teacher shortage and improving educational outcomes and attendance for our students. No matter how many days students attend school, the quality of their education depends on the availability and caliber of their teachers. Unfortunately, the percentage of certified, traditionally trained teachers in our schools has dropped significantly. According to the Texas Education Agency's 2024 annual report, state-wide 56 percent of first-time teachers hired during the 2023-24 school year were uncertified, compared to...Article Link

PLUS - short update on local kerfuffle between a good teacher and FISD.

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners Jan. 13, FISD calendar Jan. 9, St. Hedwig Jan. 9, Stockdale City Council Jan. 6 China Grove City Council Meeting: Regular meeting, Jan. 9, 7:05-8:45 p.m. Actions: •Approved establishing a city message board at a cost of [post_excerpt],500 for startup and 0 per month for a one-year trial; Computer Network Professionals, which maintains China Grove's information technology, will set up the message board •Tabled action on establishing property-tax exemptions for homesteads, property owners over age 65, and disabilities until the May city council meeting, when council members will begin...Article Link

Editor: RE: “Community members speak out against Floresville ISD's proposed four-day week,” Dec. 10, 2024. As a Floresville High School (FISD) alumnus, and someone whose siblings are still in the district, I strongly encourage the FISD Board of Trustees to consider other options to increase student attendance and employee/teacher retention rate. I also encourage fellow community members to submit their thoughts to the board. The trustees' contact information is available online at fisd.us/page/fisd-board-members. This change, if implemented, would thoroughly impact students' school and family lives. My concerns are: •Childcare and food for those in need. Censusreporter.org's 2022 data shows that...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/ including Commissioners Dec. 9, FELPS Dec. 4, FISD Dec. 2, FISD calendar Dec. 5, Stockdale City Council Dec. 2 Wilson County Emergency Services District 1 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, Dec. 6, 9-9:47 a.m. Actions: •Approved minutes from Nov. 11 meeting and financials. Discussion, no action: •Heard the chief's report, including that no District 1 Fire & Rescue personnel or equipment is currently deployed with the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) •Discussion of Stockdale Station 13 updates was tabled •Heard the district received 9,270.58 in sales-tax revenue...Article Link

Floresville Independent School District trustees (back) and Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (front, l-r) recognize Amanda Middleton as Floresville High School Teacher of the Month, and Isabella Valdez and Tyler Mutz as high school Students of the Month; high school Principal Holden Barrett also joined the recognition at the Dec. 2 school board meeting.Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District invites the community to attend its calendar input meeting at Floresville Middle School on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6-7 p.m. The district will discuss the possibility of a four-day or hybrid school calendar for the 2025-26 school year, including bell schedules and length of school days. For more information, visit FISD.us.Article Link

Floresville Independent School District will host its fourth Facility Task Force Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Floresville Middle School cafeteria. As part of the district's Master Facility Plan, community members are invited to attend the meeting and provide feedback for long-term district growth. In its third facility meeting, the Task Force identified the top four priority projects for the district, which include: •New intermediate campus •District-wide safety and security improvements •District-wide technology improvements •District-wide maintenance improvements. For the fourth facility meeting — the last scheduled community meeting — will focus on funding options and possibly...Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District invites the community to attend its calendar input meeting at Floresville Middle School on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6-7 p.m. The district will discuss the possibility of a four-day or hybrid school calendar for the 2025-26 school year, including bell schedules and length of school days. For more information, visit FISD.us. rdraper@mywcn.comArticle Link

Floresville Independent School District (ISD) invites community members to attend its next Facilities Task Force Meeting Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Floresville Middle School cafeteria. As part of its Master Facility Plan, the district is encouraging community members to attend and provide feedback regarding long-term planning for district growth. Floresville ISD tentatively has set a total of four Task Force meetings before making a presentation to the school board to make decisions on the plan in January 2025. Participants are asked to RSVP at https://bit.ly/3UODnRhArticle Link

Floresville voters have re-elected Joel Odom and Stephen Shodrock to the Floresville Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees, Districts 1 and 4, respectively. In the Nov. 5 election, Joel Odom — who currently serves as board president — took the overwhelming majority in his race for Single Member District 1 against candidate Korey Graham. Odom won the place with a total of 951 votes to Graham's 266. “Thank you for the continued support,” Odom said in a statement to the Wilson County News. “I'm looking forward to another term.” Shodrock pulled ahead in a narrow victory for Single Member...Article Link

Fredericksburg ISD wants to use YOUR taxes to lobby AGAINST School Choice! PLUS - Ted Cruz wants Sen. Thune, a Trump hater, for Senate Majority Leader!

Floresville ISD invites community members to attend its next community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. to analyze the district's Master Facility Plan and provide feedback on the long-range planning process. The first meeting last month focused on reviewing needs and improvements in the Master Facility Plan — which can be found at fisd.us — for each district facility, and cost estimates. (see “Floresville ISD plans for future growth; bond possible,” Oct. 2 Wilson County News) The second meeting will focus on funding options for the Master Facility Plan and continued development of priority projects. The meeting will...Article Link

Floresville North Elementary (FNE) Students of the Month Zara Paine (second from the left) and Owen Cypert (second from right) are recognized Sept. 9 with FNE Teacher of the Month Kelly Lane (center) by Superintendent Jason Gilstrap and Floresville North Elementary Principal Heather Brooks and the district board of trustees (back).Article Link

After careful consideration and with the future of the district in mind, the Floresville Independent School District (FISD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Master Facility Plan on April 1, 2024. This 2024-2025 school year, the board continues to move forward with its long-range planning process, always striving to provide an excellent academic environment that promotes innovative learning and meets the needs of students, staff, and community. FISD is taking the next step in this process by encouraging parents and community members to join the district's Facility Task Force and help to further analyze the Master Facility Plan, as well...Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) has confirmed that a district employee was arrested on Aug.15. According to district officials, Heather Dubose, a counselor at Floresville High School, was arrested on a warrant. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office advised the warrant was issued out of Comal County and was executed by members of a U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. Floresville ISD advised the investigation does not involve district students or the district. No further information had been made available as of press time Aug. 19. reader@wcn-online.comArticle Link

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The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) is gearing up for the new school year with new student enrollment and vaccine clinic events. New student enrollment for all grade levels will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enrollment will take place in the Floresville Early Childhood Center (FECC) cafeteria located at 1200 Fifth St. in Floresville. A vaccine clinic will also be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 1-6 p.m. in the FECC cafeteria. Back to School Bash The Floresville ISD Back to School Bash is right around the corner. Bring the whole family to Floresville...Article Link

Floresville Masonic Lodge No. 515 member Leo Broom (right) joins Floresville Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (l-r) June 3 to present Lamar Medals to Floresville ISD teachers Maribel Rios and Denise Gibson; the presentation took place during the monthly district school board meeting. The Lamar Medal is awarded by the Masons to outstanding school employees or students who stand out with their actions and attitudes in the classroom and district.Article Link

La Vernia High School students might be joining Floresville High School students in the latter's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. That would be the fastest way students in the La Vernia Independent School District (ISD) who want to pursue a career as military officers could get into the training, La Vernia ISD Chief Instructional Officer Helen Whisenhunt told her school district's trustees at their May 20 meeting. Whisenhunt noted that many military families in the La Vernia ISD want the district to have a JROTC program, but she said she learned that there is a lengthy application process....Article Link

Jason Svoboda and Liana Martinez are sworn in to new two-year terms as Floresville Independent School District trustees by Business Office Specialist Sandra Tackitt at the school board's Nov. 13 meeting. Svoboda was re-elected to represent single-member District 5 after defeating an opponent in the Nov. 7 election. Martinez had no opposition in her bid to represent District 3 for another term.Article Link

The makeup of the Floresville Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees will remain the same for now, after two incumbents have retained their seats. Jason Svoboda, who currently serves as the board's treasurer, retained his District 5 seat after a decisive victory against challenger Frank Bryand in the Nov. 7 election. According to the unofficial vote tally — which was canvassed Nov. 13 by the school district — Svoboda received 209 votes while Bryand garnered 124. District 5 includes the City View, Whispering Oaks, Creekwood, Tower Lake Estates, and Cimarron subdivisions near the Bexar County line and a portion...Article Link

PLUS - Election results, AND - Special session 4 begins, EVEN MORE - The FCC plan to take over the WWW !

After a series of terrible decisions by The board of Trustees - Fredericksburg ISD - They make a GREAT decision! PLUS - Stephen Lehman - Hill Country Preppers

New things are coming to FISD athletics!

All retired school personnel, teachers, and staff members in Wilson County are invited to attend the Wilson County Retired School Personnel's (WCRSP) first meeting of the 2023-24 year on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Guest speaker, Floresville ISD Superintendent Jason Gilstrap, will provide an overview of what's new at FISD. Additionally, Beverly Moltz will give some insight on the club's Book Project. The informative program will also include updates on what is going on with the legislature and your retirement. Friends and colleagues can gather for a meet and greet at 10:30 a.m. in the FISD Central Office at 1201 Fifth St....Article Link

That's right, it's about FISD water polo!

Everything you need to know about the new FISD water safety course for 2nd grade students.

ALSO - update on the 8/14 FISD board meeting. Good news... sort of!

The Floresville Independent School District is accepting applications for students who meet eligibility requirements to receive free or reduced-price meals for the 2023-24 school year. Children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are eligible. Additionally, foster children, children who are enrolled in Head Start or Even Start, and those who meet the income guidelines of the program based on the Federal Income Chart are eligible. Families may apply anytime during the school year if their household income goes below the income limit. For households that qualify for free...Article Link

The community is encouraged to help Stuff the Bus at a Back to School Supply Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 2, to benefit students in the Floresville Independent School District. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon in the Coffee Corner parking lot at 1301 Hospital Blvd. in Floresville. Priority supplies needed include backpacks, headphones, dry erase markers, plastic folders with brads, Play-Doh, 24-count crayons, 12-count colored pencils, eight-count markers, notebook dividers, and nap mats. Monetary donations will also be accepted.Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage – FISD, June 28 • LVISD, June 26 • ESD 4, June 27 Floresville Electric Light & Power System Meeting: Regular meeting, June 28, 8:35-10:25 a.m. Actions: •Approved minutes of May 31 meeting •Discussed a Master Services Agreement for engineering services; this was tabled until next month, pending review and finalizing by legal representatives on both sides •Reviewed bond ordinance language regarding the utility's Repair and Replacement Fund; this will be reviewed again at the end of the year. Discussion, no action: •Heard the Eagle Creek transformer damaged by lightning...Article Link

[Video below] All Floresville Independent School District (ISD) employees will receive pay increases for the 2023-24 school year, based on the budget and compensation plan approved by school board trustees June 28 during a special meeting, following a public hearing on the proposed budget. According to district Director of Finance Linnci Angle, factors that influenced the budget included assuming the district's enrollment would stay the same, at 4,000 total students, and that the attendance rate of 92.5 percent would be maintained. Providing raises for all returning district employees was also a factor, and she outlined those pay increases as being:...Article Link

Teachers and employees of the Floresville Independent School District (ISD) could receive a pay raise of at least 3 percent under the district's proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget. District officials presented the proposed budget — including options for pay raises — to the Floresville ISD board during their June 12 meeting and budget workshop. The district is proposing a total general fund budget of .86 million, an increase of [post_excerpt].3 million from the current budget of .56 million, said district Director of Finance Linnci Angle. Angle said the proposed budget consists of three revenue sources: • million in state funding...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage Floresville Council, June 7 & 8 • FISD, June 5 Commissioners Court, June 12 Elmendorf City Council Meeting: Regular meeting, June 15, 7-8:20 p.m., executive session 7:23-8:19 p.m. Actions: •Mayor Michael J. Gonzales administered the oath of office for councilmen Hipolito “Polo” Maldonado, Place 1; and Tommy Hicks, Place 2 •Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 18 council meeting and previous month's bills and financial reports •Approved an ordinance restricting sex offenders from going in, on, or near places where children commonly gather, to create child-safe zones;...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/category/video-1 Floresville Council, June 7 & 8 • FISD, June 5 Commissioners Court, June 12 Wilson County Commissioners Meeting: Regular meeting, June 12, 9-10:16 a.m.; public hearing, 10-10:01 a.m. Actions: •Approved use of the courthouse court- lawn Oct. 12-14, the courthouse parking lot Oct. 6-17, and the county parking lot on Fourth Street in Floresville for the 79th annual Floresville Peanut Festival •Proclaimed Oct. 10-14 as Peanut Festival Days in Floresville •Heard a presentation by members of the Wilson County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, who asked commissioners if they could use...Article Link

[Video below] Floresville's City Council is addressing the future of business development in the city, and approved rezoning of the property at 1911 B St. from residential to business on May 25 at the regular meeting. The item had been tabled at the May 18 meeting to provide time for the city to consult with the Floresville Independent School District about potential traffic concerns; the site is next to the Floresville Middle School campus. The consensus during discussion was that a proposed pediatric dentist office would have a relatively low amount of traffic, and that a potential additional entrance in...Article Link

A student faces disciplinary charges, after being found in possession of a fake gun May 2 on the Floresville High School campus. A tip led the Floresville Independent School District police to investigate a report of a student allegedly in possession of a firearm, according to district officials. Officers quickly located the student and the “weapon,” which turned out to be a fake gun. “We take all reports seriously and expedite those to investigate immediately and take appropriate steps to secure the campus,” district Superintendent Jason Gilstrap told the Wilson County News. The student was removed from campus and now...Article Link

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Floresville ISD will hold its inaugural Emergent Bilingual Summit on Monday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. in the Floresville High School cafeteria at 1813 Tiger Lane in Floresville. The event will feature guest speakers, including Telemundo 60 San Antonio weather anchor Lilian Pérez. Emergent bilingual students will receive information regarding the upcoming Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) test, which students in grades K-12 who have been identified as English learners, are required to take. The Emergent Bilingual program serves bilingual students and English learners. All Emergent bilingual students and parents are invited to attend.Article Link

Marshall Flieller is sworn in to complete a two-year term as a Floresville Independent School District trustee Dec. 5 by district Business Office Specialist Sandra Tackitt. Flieller was appointed to the school board to represent single-member District 7 in December 2021, after no one ran for the position in the November 2021 election. He was elected to the position in his own right Nov. 8 without an opponent, but will face election again in November 2023. (See Meeting Watch on page 8A for more school board news.)Article Link

Its world cup time so we had to sit down with FISD soccer folks!

This week we invite FISD president Rene Archambault and past president John Classe on an in-depth discussion on the recent FISD hot topics.  The discussion of appropriate books in our school libraries and the use of the public bathrooms for all students including LGTBQ students has become a focal point in the past year and we dive right in on what is causing the upsurge of concern.   Come to find out… the bathroom issues go far beyond WHO is using WHICH bathrooms, but also what is happening IN the bathrooms.   We were pretty surprised of the statistics.   These topics are hot on the trail of our political far left and far right environments and really shows how our FISD board is balancing out the noise from each side to ensure they are creating the right learning environment for our children.  We also dive into the process the schools district is doing to manage these issues.  Tell us what you think!

All veterans and active duty military from Wilson County and surrounding counties are invited to attend the annual Floresville ISD Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m. at Floresville High School at 1813 Tiger Lane. The ceremony will include the National Anthem, the presentation of colors, a guest speaker, FHS Air Force Junior ROTC, a performance by the Mighty Tiger Band, and presentations by various other student organizations. Following the ceremony, all veterans in attendance will be treated to a light breakfast in the high school library. For those unable to attend the ceremony, a link to...Article Link

Microphones are no stranger to this week's guests, as the team sits down with the voices of FISD Football!

ALSO - More on Dem. Comm. Chairs in an R controlled Texas House. We MUST send the message to Dade Phelan. Fighting CIS in FISD. (Communities In Schools)

Special Guest - Monica Kline informs us about CIS - Communities in Schools - (bad news) FISD about to give them $100,000 (YOUR tax money) Pastor Greg talks about Christians who do not want to get involved.

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/category/video-vault -  Commissioners, Oct. 10, FISD, Oct. 3, Poth EDC, Oct. 3 China Grove City Council Meeting: Regular meeting, Oct. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Actions: •Affirmed the appointment of Daniel Vickers as a non-paid reserve officer with the China Grove Police Department •Tabled action on contracting with LexisNexis Accurint to carry out information technology investigations at a cost of ,400 per year. Discussion, no action: •Discussed prioritizing city departments' needs that qualify for funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act ; China Grove has been allocated approximately...Article Link

Marina Garcia, Karnes/Wilson Youth Prevention Services program director, explains the dangers of the opioid drug fentanyl, to students and parents attending a Sept. 22 presentation in the Floresville High School library. A similar presentation was offered Sept. 26 at the district's middle school. Two milligrams of fentanyl — a few grains — can be lethal, depending on a person's body size, tolerance, and past usage, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Learn more about this drug in the Sept. 28 article, “Rainbow colors hide deadly drug threat,” and in a follow-up in a coming issue of the Wilson County...Article Link

On today's show, 1:06pm CT, 2:06pm ET: Facebook CEO admits to Joe Rogan FBI falsely claimed Hunter Biden laptop story was disinformation - Miranda Devine of NYPost appauled - DOJ releases heavily redacted Mar-a-Lago raid affidavit - couple who stole Ashley Biden Diary plead guilty - legitimizes diary - schools gone wild - school employee touts adult toys to kids - fed Chairman says more economic pain necessary to control inflation - and more! https://www.spreaker.com/show/christian-talk-that-rocks http://christiantalkthatrocks.net or http://christiantalkthatrocks.com

The Floresville Lions Club invites the community to partner with them during their back-to-school backpack and school supply drive to help support children and families across our community who are most in need. Many of the students at FISD lack the resources needed to purchase required school supplies. Without your help, some of our students will start the year empty-handed. Your donation and participation in this project will equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year. A gift as small as school supplies can change the life of a student forever. As a community,...Article Link

[Video below] Floresville Independent School District administrators will no longer have to have “reasonable cause” to search school lockers. Such justification is unnecessary when it comes to any property owned by the school district, district Executive Director Michael Schroller told trustees at their Aug. 1 meeting. This change is part of the district's revised Student Code of Conduct that trustees approved at the meeting. Other revisions: •Address discipline for offenses related to electronic cigarettes and their content •Add language to offenses involving cell phone usage at school and school-related events •Require students in grades 6 through 12 to wear student...Article Link

Get ready to ring in the 2022-23 school year with ice cream, games, and fun at the FISD Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Floresville High School at 1813 Tiger Lane in Floresville. Floresville students and families can arrive at 6 p.m. and keep cool with a tasty ice cream treat, play games, get their face painted, and take a shot or get sunk at a dunking booth! A pep rally will kick off at 7 p.m. at Eschenburg Field.Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District is accepting applications for students, who meet eligibility requirements, to receive free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are eligible. Additionally, foster children, children who are enrolled in Head Start or Even Start, and those who meet the income guidelines of the program based on the Federal Income Chart, are eligible. Families may apply anytime during the school year if their household income goes below the income limit. Completed applications may be turned in...Article Link

Episode 155: Our guest Ethan Lollar recently graduated from Frisco ISD’s Memorial High School. A multi-sport athlete, he played most of his high school seasons at Quarterback and will continue that path as he goes to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore later this summer.

Tony and the Nuestra Palabra crew strike at the heart of the Hill Country for free speech, the right to educate our children, and embracing folks, not erasing folks. The Launch of the Underground Librotraficante Library in Fredericksburg Texas is an expansion of people's right to education and self determination in the pursuit of knowledge. Tony "El Librotraficante" Diaz speaks with community members in the area at a local festival re: the banning of several books which also led to the firing of a local librarian. On the show & festival: Liana Lopez, Liana Lopez, freelance writer, photographer, Houston Arts Alliance Emerging Artist grant recipient, and producer emeritus of Nuestra Palabra. Christine Granados, FBG resident/author and member of People for Public Education in Fredericksburg Cathy Collier, Gillespie County Democratic Party Chair, where Under Ground Library will be hosted Suzette Baker, former Llano County librarian Dane Carter, Fredericksburg High School senior, who opposes FISD removing books from library shelves Eileen Whithed, former FHS librarian Thanks to Roxana Guzman, Multiplatform Producer Rodrigo Bravo, Jr., Audio Producer Radame Ortiez, SEO Director Marc-Antony Piñón, Graphics Designer Leti Lopez, Music Director Bryan Parras, co-host and producer emeritus Liana Lopez, co-host and producer emeritus Lupe Mendez, Texas Poet Laureate, co-host, and producer emeritus Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, hosts Latino Politics and News and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston's Community Station. He is also a political analyst on “What's Your Point?” on Fox 26 Houston. He is the author of the forthcoming book: The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital. www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net

To wrap up the 2022 school year and athletic calendar, the Standard Sports Talk Podcast is catching up with the leaders in Gillespie County athletics, starting with Fredericksburg ISD athletic director Wendy Dietrich. Dietrich is in her first year in the position and she takes us through the challenges of that first year, the changes in her life and the excitement of what is to come for Billies athletics. The Standard Sports Talk Podcast is a Hill-Country sports podcast produced by the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post and hosted by sports editor Reed Graff. Want to sponsor the show? Reach out to us at 830-997-2155! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fredericksburg-standard/support

The Floresville Independent School District will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). For the children who rely on school meals during the academic year, these meals offer a source of good nutrition when school is out for the long summer vacation. Meals will be provided Mondays through Thursdays, June 1-30, at Floresville North Elementary School at 14905 F.M....Article Link

Episode 152: Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life ‘then and now’. Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life 'then and now'. We discuss the ways sports teaches you teamwork, work ethics, winning and losing, time management and how we now pass those qualities down as parents of athletes. Frisco Police and sports overlap quite a bit in a city with MLS, NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, MiLB, FISD and more. Citizens and visitors to Frisco rely on the police for safety and a strong working knowledge of all the working parts to keep events and the city in harmony year-round. Enjoy this episode with Billy Clay. RESOURCES: • Frisco Police Department https://www.friscotexas.gov/239/Police • PGA: https://www.pga.com Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

The Launch of the Underground Librotraficante Library in Fredericksburg Texas is an expansion of people's right to education and self determination in the pursuit of knowledge. Tony "El Librotraficante" Diaz speaks with community members in the area re: the banning of several books which also led to the firing of a local librarian. Our panel includes: Live Preview of The Launch of the Librotraficante Under Ground Library in Fredericksburg, Texas! NP Saturday, 1 pm: FB Live on Librotraficante and Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Host: Tony Diaz, El Librotrafciante Talks to: Christine Granados, FBG resident/author and member of People for Public Education in Fredericksburg Cathy Collier, Gillespie County Democratic Party Chair, where Under Ground Library will be hosted Suzette Baker, former Llano County librarian Dane Carter, Fredericksburg High School senior, who opposes FISD removing books from library shelves Eileen Whithed, former FHS librarian Thanks to Roxana Guzman, Multiplatform Producer Rodrigo Bravo, Jr., Audio Producer Radame Ortiez, SEO Director Marc-Antony Piñón, Graphics Designer Leti Lopez, Music Director Bryan Parras, co-host and producer emeritus Liana Lopez, co-host and producer emeritus Lupe Mendez, Texas Poet Laureate, co-host, and producer emeritus Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, hosts Latino Politics and News and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston's Community Station. He is also a political analyst on “What's Your Point?” on Fox 26 Houston. He is the author of the forthcoming book: The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital. www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net

Bigger!  Better!  So much fun!   Brick and Ed hang out at the Frisco Fair for this podcast!  We sit down with Jason Young in the midst of over 80 rides to discuss new developments downtown, FISD politics, and the new Board and Bread charcuterie boards who will have a tent near the entrance of the Frisco Fair!  You've absolutely have to stop and try their BACON JAM.   It's a GAME CHANGER!   Ms. Betty's Gumbo dropped by with a surprise gift of some of the most legit gumbo we've ever had!  Get the inside scoop on the new Beer Tasting room soon to open at the Ford Building downtown.   We got sidetracked (of course) and go down a Six Flags rabbit hole.  Guess what Six Flags and BYOB "dancers" have in common!  This episode was so much fun!  Grab a drink, kick back and enjoy the show!

The Floresville Independent School District 2022-23 kindergarten enrollment is open through Friday, April 29 for students new to the district. Students must be five years old by Sept. 1. In order to enroll your student, the following documents are required: child's birth certificate, Social Security card, parent ID, immunization record, proof of residency, and foster care documentation (if applicable). For more information, visit www.fisd.us.Article Link

“I didn't know what to do for sure, but I knew she needed help.” According to the Floresville Independent School District, that's what Floresville High School student Ashlee Martinez said in recalling what happened one December afternoon on one of the district's school buses. From the back of the stopped bus, Ashlee and fellow students Aiden Dixon and Kylie Mayfield saw that the driver — Lender Engleton — was having some kind of medical emergency and immediately went to her aid. While Aiden and Kylie tended to Engleton, who appeared to be struggling to catch her breath, Ashlee grabbed the...Article Link

Today on “Someone You Should Know,” Stuart talks with Jamie Heit, named one of the People to Watch 2021 by Frisco Style magazine. She's a wife, mother, Facebook admin, FISD, city activist, volunteer, and more. Check out her Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006561609420016 Join us every Wednesday on kvgimedia.com, our mobile app, Facebook, or YouTube. #SomeoneYouShouldKnow #StuartSax Each week, Stuart Sax interviews Someone You Should Know. Get to know people who have incredible stories to tell. It's their back stories that make the conversations come to life. From government officials, artists, writers, service providers, creators and dreamers; I share their stories in a casual way. Maybe your story will be the next one we share! Follow Stuart Sax on social media and see more shows at: Website: http://www.stuartsax.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StuartSaxTalkShow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hS3CRf1EAwL-hpT_74itA Podcast: https://anchor.fm/someone-you-should-know Podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingtotalkabout Podcast: https://anchor.fm/stuart-sax-as-i-see-it Podcast: https://anchor.fm/stuartsax-trashtalk Podcast: https://anchor.fm/opposite-saxes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/someone-you-should-know/support

Several government entities experienced changes in leadership positions during 2021. Henrietta Turner surprised Floresville in January by resigning as city manager, a position she had held since September 2013. During Turner's tenure, the city obtained a number of grants to enable Floresville to build a new wastewater plant, replace waterlines, revamp City Hall and the police station, and construct new downtown sidewalks, curbs, and parking lots, and build a sports complex. Turner also helped Floresville deal with the challenges of a tornado, periodic flooding, a breakdown of the Plaza Well pump, and the COVID-19 pandemic. After Turner's exit, the Floresville...Article Link

As the fall whisks in cooler temperatures, Madison Harden and other eighth-grade students at Floresville Middle School encourage you to help keep children of the Floresville Independent School District warm by donating new or like-new coats, jackets, or hoodies to their Community Coat Drive. Boys and girls sizes 4T to 10 and small, medium, large are appreciated, and can be dropped off through Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Wilson County News office at 1012 C St. in Floresville. For more information, call Pat Harden at 210-363- 9452.Article Link

Veterans and their families are cordially invited to the annual Floresville Independent School District Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at the flagpoles near the Tiger and Jaguar statues in front of Floresville High School at 1813 Tiger Lane. For more information, contact Lt. Col. John Swift at jswift1@fisd.us or call 830-393-5300 Join us as we honor the men and women of the U.S. Military. Their courage, hard work, and sacrifice are the backbone of our nation, protecting freedom, liberty, justice and all we hold dear.Article Link

This week, sophomores Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman talk to teacher Maria Delgado about her time as an FISD teacher, how being a teacher of color impacts her teaching experience, and the importance of brain breaks.

[Video below] The Floresville Independent School District won't have a school board election this year. District trustees canceled the election, originally scheduled for Nov. 2, at their Sept. 13 meeting. Only two candidates filed for election: incumbent Joel Odom in District 1 and Steven Shodrock in District 4. Because these two candidates won't face any competition, trustees certified Odom and Shodrock as unopposed candidates and canceled the election, in accordance with Texas law. No one filed to represent District 7, which comprises the westernmost areas of the school district. Trustees will be able to fill the vacant District 7 seat...Article Link

This week, sophomores Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu talk with student Nora Davis about their experience as a first-year FISD student and LGBTQ+ education in schools.   *Name has been changed at the request of the student.

In this episode, sophomore hosts Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu talk more about their identities, their experiences in FISD, and why they are doing this podcast.

Welcome to The Alternative Data Podcast, powered by Exabel. I'm Mark Fleming-Williams.In this episode I speak to Alexey Loganchuk of Sidera Labs. Alexey boasts a wealth of experience in and around the alternative data sector which makes him a fascinating conversation partner, particularly on the subject of alternative data in private markets, where he has focused much of his attention in recent years.Separately, join us on zoom on Wednesday at 10am EST for The Alternative Data Weekly Interactive where Tracey Schumpert of the FISD and Sarah McKenna of Sequentum will be leading a conversation around Standardization in Alternative Data https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9059921/And check out my blogpost on building the data mosaic using alternative data https://www.exabel.com/blog/building-the-data-mosaic-with-exabel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Education of the estimated 4,000 students in the Floresville Independent School District (ISD) will cost just over million for the 2021-22 academic year. That's the amount district trustees approved during a special meeting June 28 (see “Budget breakdown”). This includes a 3-percent across-the-board pay raise for district employees. Pay and benefits comprise 75.5 percent of the budget, according to district Finance Director Linnci Angle. She told the school board the district is proposing to maintain the same tax rate as currently assessed — [post_excerpt].2344 per 0 of taxable value. A tax rate won't be approved until August, trustees heard....Article Link

Editor: In light of the June 23 Supreme Court of the United States ruling (Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.), I would like to revisit a case right here in Floresville which is almost identical. In 2018, some students brought Trump flags to pep rallies at Floresville High School and other students made uncomplimentary posts about it, including calling them the “future school shooters.” The Floresville Independent School District chose to view these posts as “free speech.” Shortly afterward, some LGBTQ students brought pride flags and paraphernalia to a different Floresville High School pep rally, and a student posted a...Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District will return to a full face-to-face instructional model for the 2021-22 school year. “After careful consideration, the district has decided not to offer remote learning for the 2021-22 school year,” according to Kim Cathey, district communications specialist/public information officer, June 8. The decision to discontinue remote learning was primarily for two reasons — lack of interest and lack of action regarding funding by the Texas Legislature for remote learning. “FISD looks forward to having all of its students on campus, learning face-to-face,” Cathey said. Look for more on the school district in the June 16...Article Link

The team sits down with FISD's fearless leader Dr. Justin Terry.

Floresville Independent School District has begun registering students that are new to FISD for the 2021-22 school year kindergarten classes. To register, a child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021. You will need the following documents: •A registered copy of your child's birth certificate •Your child's Social Security card •Parent identification •Immunization records •Proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage/ lease agreement) •Foster care documentation (if applicable). If you have questions or need assistance with registration, contact your home campus: •Floresville North Elementary: 830-393- 5310 •Floresville South Elementary: 830-393- 5325. To register or for additional information,...Article Link

FLORESVILLE — Brandishing posters stating, “It isn't big to make others feel small” and “If we are not safe, we do not attend,” protesters made their voices heard April 16 outside the Floresville Independent School District central office on Fifth Street. “We're trying to get change in Floresville ISD,” said Sara Quezada. The change they want is safety from bullying. Quezada was among those who mounted the protest. Her nephew, Jordan Wilcox, a Floresville Middle School student, allegedly has been bullied since last October. On April 13, he was knocked down the bleachers in the gym and rendered unconscious, said...Article Link

The Floresville Independent School District (FISD) will open its online pre-k registration for the 2021- 22 school year on Monday, April 5. The district offers a tuition-based pre-k program at a cost of 0 per month for all 4-year-olds, which offers an innovative learning environment; a need-based 3-year-old program, a high-quality curriculum, and dual language program. Parents/guardians will need the following documents to register their child: •Parent/legal guardian's photo ID •Proof of residency •Proof of income •Foster care documentation (if applicable) •Active military documentation •Proof of insurance, and •Child's official birth certificate, Social Security card, and up-to-date immunization record. To...Article Link

Floresville Independent School District trustees have named Jason Gilstrap as the lone finalist in their search for the district's next superintendent. District trustees announced their selection at a March 10 special school board meeting. However, they must wait a state-mandated 21 days before taking final action on his employment. “I would like to thank the board of trustees for this wonderful opportunity to join the Floresville ISD team,” Gilstrap said. “The district has a great reputation, and our family is looking forward to getting to know everyone and becoming a part of the community.” Gilstrap's selection concludes the trustees' search...Article Link

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Floresville Independent School District invites members of the community to a Superintendent Search Community Forum on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The forum will be held in the Floresville ISD seminar room in the district's Central Office building, located at 1200 Fifth St. Anyone wishing to contribute ideas regarding the qualifications and characteristics of the next district superintendent — and the direction of the district in years to come — is welcome to attend. There will be no presentation; this is an opportunity for the community to provide feedback to the superintendent search firm. Those unable to attend who...Article Link

In this episode of the One 2 Six the team sits down with a D1 college athlete with a very close connection to FISD.

Subscribe on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Podcast RSS Feed In this episode of Hustle & Pro, we sit down with our friend at Frisco ISD, Matt Wixon. The Facilitator for Athletics and Communications for FISD, Matt has a fascinating background in sports writing, covering Super Bowls, College sports, and more. We talk about everything […]