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Several members of the Stockdale FFA Chapter earned recognition during the 98th Annual Texas FFA State Convention, held July 6-10 in Fort Worth. Emily Hrubetz was awarded the Sheep Proficiency Award at the State Convention. The Proficiency Awards program encourages members to set personal goals and learn practical skills. The program provides recognition to FFA members for exceptional accomplishments and excellence in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. The Supervised Agricultural Experience program, an individualized application of classroom learning beyond scheduled class time, has been a standard part of agricultural education since 1917. Students' SAEs may be entrepreneurial enterprises, employment... 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 •July 4, Jose M. Chavez, 48, of San Antonio was arrested on U.S. 87 and charged with two counts of manufacture or delivery of between 4 and 200 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1. •July 5, Bobby G. Mays, 49, of Leander was arrested on S.H. 123 in Stockdale and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than... Article Link

The following defendant is among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Allison Davis-Smith, 22, of Stockdale was originally sentenced to four years of deferred adjudication-community supervision for a charge of evading arrest or detention, after an alleged incident in September 2022. On June 25, Davis-Smith was granted a motion for early termination from deferred adjudication. Article Link

Members of the Stockdale FFA and Wilson County 4-H Horse Judging teams participated in the Texas A&M Horse Judging clinic and contest, held June 25-27. Stockdale FFA competed in the Limited Questions Division; here's how they fared: •Brystal Talley — seventh place, Performance category •McKenzie Mays — Fourth Overall, third in Halter, and eighth in Performance •Tinley Mays — Second Overall, second in Halter, and fourth in Performance. Wilson County 4-H members participated in the Advanced Reasons Division; placings include: •Brooke Locker — Eighth Overall, second in Performance, and ninth in Reasons •Koehler Garza — Fourth Overall, fourth in Performance,... Article Link

Editor: Re: “CAST to present free child abuse prevention programs in Stockdale, Floresville,” June 17 I read the article from the Wilson County News and Karnes Countywide about CAST. And, I am so, so down right please of how they help people and their family. How I wish that they has that back in the early of 1930s as my brother and i needed special help our self. I was born with birth defect and it is Treacher Collins Syndrome as it is not retarded. Once my mother looked at me the minute I was born, she told her mother... Article Link

Members of the Stockdale High School Class of 1966 gather June 27 at Sylvia's Mexican Restaurant in Stockdale for a 60-year reunion. Of the 24 who graduated — 12 girls and 12 boys — eight are deceased, and three were unable to attend. However, 13 classmates enjoyed lunch together, including (back, l-r) Larry Seiler, Weldon McFaland, Joe Bird, M. Frances Tewes Hassman, Jim Wehmeyer, Randy Rutland, (front) Lynda Richter Krueger, Josie Perez Rodriguez, Sue Hastings Wilson, Laura Lorenz Hawk Swiess, Susan Myers Coon, Marjorie Freasier Broom, and Dora Silva Martinez. Article Link

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled new county agent and program specialist positions across the state to serve as the agency's primary connection to people in their local communities. Among the 20 new appointees is Ashley Scribner of Stockdale. Scribner is the new family and community health Extension Agent in Karnes County. She earned a bachelor's in business administration management from Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and completed internships with the AgriLife Extension office in Wilson County, the Texas 4-H Round-Up management team, and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Scribner began with AgriLife Extension in Bexar County... Article Link

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30   Jesus said to the crowd, “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.' For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon'; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

My guest for this episode is really on the go these days. Dan Michaels is managing partner of Stockdale Capital Partners, and he's leading a major growth initiative for the L.A.-based private investor.Recent highlights include the closing of a $700 million opportunity fund, the firm's first multifamily investment, and new offices in Dallas and New York City. On top of all that, the firm is expanding its ranks by recruiting senior professionals from other companies.Right before he was about to head back to the road recently, Michaels slowed down long enough to talk about the firm's strategy and how he sees the market. He told me that the current climate offers the best opportunity amid dislocation since the Great Financial Crisis. As he put it, “We are pressing to make the bet that we're going to be one of the winners.”If you enjoy the Investment Matters podcast, I hope you'll check out CPE's Capital Markets newsletter, our free, twice-monthly roundup of the latest trends, analysis and data in commercial real estate investment. It's easy to subscribe—just go to: https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/subscriptions/Episode Highlights: (1:51) Investment opportunity amid multitudes of black swans     (4:41) Why it's “a very rich time” for fundraising, recruiting talent(9:58) Multifaceted debut in multifamily (13:14) Finding risk-adjusted returns in three food groups (15:51) Revitalizing retail in Denver, Southern California  (23:25) Origin story: Wharton and an early fascination with finance (26:36) Building Stockdale's opportunistic business model  (29:20) Strategies for navigating dislocation     (32:17) Executive off the clock: a taste of cultures from Copenhagen to TokyoFollow, rate and review CPE's podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and don't forget to subscribe to CPE's YouTube channel!

On May 19, Stockdale Masonic Lodge No. 470 held a ceremony to honor and celebrate education in our community. Masonic lodges have been supporting public education since the days of the Republic of Texas. Many of the first public schools actually met in Masonic lodge buildings and the Masons often paid part or all of the teacher's salary. Masons also instituted the statewide celebration we now know as Texas Public Schools Week. The Lamar Award is named for Mirabeau B. Lamar. Lamar, a Mason, was a president of the Republic of Texas and distinguished himself as the “Father of Texas... 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 •June 20, Ernest M. Gonzales, 19, of Stockdale was arrested at the intersection of S.H. 123 and Main Street in Stockdale and charged with possession of between 4 and 400 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2 and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Floresville Police Department •June 16, Joshua W. Mosier, 43, of Floresville was arrested at the intersection of 10th Street (U.S.... Article Link

Congratulations to athletes representing four area high schools who've earned selection by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) to its 2025-26 Super Elite Teams for UIL Track & Field. Earning this honor are: •Keandra Johnson, Falls City High School, 2A girls •Brooklyn Albert, Poth, 3A girls •Peyton Keller, Stockdale, 3A girls •Kaden Cypert, Floresville, 4A boys. Super Elite Team honorees are nominated by THSCA professional members and selected through a review process led by sport-specific advisory committees and the Super Elite Team (S.E.T.) Committee. The committee includes 808 coaches representing all eight THSCA regions. Final selections are determined based... Article Link

Throughout the month of June, Floresville hosted its annual Summer League Volleyball program, bringing together athletes from across the region for an exciting month of competition, skill development, and teamwork. The league welcomed players from Jourdanton, Falls City, Stockdale, Cuero, Devine, Poth, Nixon, and Poteet, creating a fun and competitive atmosphere each week. Summer League provided athletes with the perfect opportunity to stay active during the offseason, sharpen their volleyball fundamentals, build confidence on the court, and develop friendships with players from neighboring communities. “We are thankful to have the opportunity to play and get the extra reps over the... Article Link

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The Floresville and Stockdale school districts will host public meetings this week to adopt their 2026-27 budgets. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings present taxpayers with an opportunity to see what local taxing entities plan to spend tax revenue on in the coming fiscal year, and the proposed tax rates to support the budgets. Upcoming hearings include: •Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) — Wednesday, June 24, 5 p.m., administration building at 503 S. Fourth St. The school board will discuss the budget and proposed tax rate of 92.65 cents per 0 of taxable property value, which is... Article Link

In observance of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, city halls will be closed on Friday, July 3, in Elmendorf, Floresville, Poth, and Stockdale. La Vernia City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 6. All Wilson County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. The Wilson County Collections Facility will close on Saturday, July 4, and remain closed until Tuesday, July 7. Additionally, all Wilson County Public Libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, including Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville, Jane Yelvington McCallum Public Library in La Vernia, and Sarah Bain Chandler Public... Article Link

Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival Court-elect for 2026 visit the Stockdale City Council meeting June 1, inviting all in Stockdale to enjoy the festival in October. Welcoming the “Court of Confectionery Creations” and association 2nd Vice President Hannah Dugi (far right) are (l-r) council members Saul Bosquez and Henry Rivera, Mayor Saul Urrabazo, and council members Joseph Neyland and Jeff Stavinoha. The 2026 Floresville Peanut Festival will take place Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10. Article Link

Stockdale's Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library and the Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville will participate in the ROAR program, a child abuse prevention program. Presentations are set for: •Friday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library, 602 W. Main St. in Stockdale; register by Wednesday, June 24 •Monday, July 6, at 10 a.m.at the Sam Fore Jr. Public Library, 1103 Fourth St. in Floresville; register by Thursday, July 2. The free program will be presented by the Children's Alliance of South Texas, A Child Advocacy Center (CAST).This program teaches body safety and gives... 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 •June 1, Jose A. De La Cruz, 44, of Hutto was arrested at the intersection of S.H. 123 and U.S. 87 in Stockdale and charged with interfering with public duties. •June 2, Celestino I. Marroquin, 35, of Floresville was arrested at the intersection of F.M. 539 and Fourth Street in Sutherland Springs and charged with possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled... Article Link

As the weather heats up, it's time to cool off — with the 82nd annual Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee! This annual event started in 1936 and continues each year on the third weekend in June, hosted by the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce. Head over to Stockdale this Thursday through Saturday, June 18- 20, for all the fun and festivities of this annual hometown celebration — a carnival, coronation, concerts, rodeos, and more! Queen Melone, carnival Reigning over the festivities are Queen Melone and the Rodeo Queen. Coronation of the queens and courts kicks off all the fun. This year's royalty will... Article Link

At the Stockdale High School Senior Recognition banquet, the Stockdale ISD Education Foundation celebrated Dream Makers from Stockdale Independent School District (ISD). Each of the top 10 students from the Class of 2026 selected two educators to honor who made a significant impact in their life. •No. 10, Adisen Magill — Kimberly Terry (she did not attend Stockdale ISD in elementary) •No. 9, Peyton James — Destiny Doughtery and Matthew Frontz •No. 8, Kaitlyn Keiser — Taylor Hastings and Gina Deason •No. 7, Emily Hrubetz — Jacque Cunningham and Destiny Faulkner •No. 6, Alyssa Deagen — Taylor Hastings and Kimberly... Article Link

The Stockdale Masonic Lodge recently presented LoriDawn Messuri with its Community Builder Award. This award is the highest recognition a lodge can award to a non- Mason. LoriDawn has not lived in Stockdale for a long time, but has become very active in the community. She is active in the Stockdale Economic Development Corp. and works tirelessly to promote our community. She created and manages the community website. She was instrumental in creating the mural on the side of the Masonic lodge building and also helped the lodge obtain a GVEC Power Up grant. Stockdale Masonic Lodge No. 470 A.F.... Article Link

Instructor Chris Deuter shows young library patrons the results after putting acetone on a foam cup June 8, during Science Heroes' “Digging It” program at the Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library in Stockdale. The presentation was part of the Wilson County Public Libraries' Summer Reading program. Learn more about the program and its events, running at all the county libraries, at https://www.wilsoncountylibrary.org/srp. Article Link

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The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, in the lovely home of Kay Deagen. President Lana Wilson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Mary Denson gave the treasurer's report. There was no correspondence to report. It was decided that the club will fill bags with hygiene items to be gifted to the local Senior Housing residents during the holiday season. This Christmas Gift endeavor will replace our previous Christmas project. Under new business, the members were presented a slate of new officers to vote on... Article Link

A terrifying vision, a terrifying UFO encounter, and evidence of the encounter buried in his arm – if true, Tim Cullen's story could change everything we think we know about extraterrestrials.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/timcullenREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/433fftc2FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Tim Cullen's life changed forever after a chilling dream in 1978. It wasn't long after that he had bizarre encounters with UFOs, was abducted by aliens, and found a strange piece of metal embedded in his arm. Were these encounters real? If so, what secrets lie within the alien implant removed from his body? (The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen) *** The life of Martha Place took a dark turn in 1899. Convicted of a brutal murder, Martha faced a horrifying punishment… she was about to become the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. (The First Woman in the Electric Chair) *** We'll look at a double-murder case where real crime collides with reality TV, resulting in real-life horror. (The Wife-Swap Murders) *** Steve's childhood was marked by inexplicable and spine-chilling encounters. Eerie breathing sounds, a manifestation at his bedside, being pushed down the stairs… all without a rational explanation. Even moving away wouldn't bring his paranormal tormenting to an end. (The Entity That Follows) *** The urban legend of "The Licked Hand” is a chilling tale that has been whispered around campfires and shared at sleepovers for generations, tapping into our deepest fears of invasion and vulnerability. But this isn't just any ghost story; it's a timeless warning about the dangers lurking in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate our homes and lives… and it even has a bit of truth to it. (Licking The ‘Humans Can Lick Too' Urban Legend)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:22.108 = Show Open00:03:49.182 = Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen00:15:23.331 = The First Woman in the Electric Chair ***00:20:45.119 = Licking The “Humans Can Lick Too' Urban Legend00:32:36.414 = Wife-Swap Murders00:40:47.468 = The Entity That Follows ***00:57:00.607 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xv3u2“The Wife-Swap Murders” by Rayven Crawford for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n93fc8e“Licking The ‘Humans Can Lick Too' Urban Legend” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bbakk, and UrbanLegendsAndHorror.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y39ytjpk“The First Woman in the Electric Chair” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydbd6ae8“The Entity That Follows” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykycurch(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 10, 2024This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a recovered alien implant in a Colorado man's forearm to the first woman ever sent to the electric chair, through the campfire legend of the licked hand, a Wife Swap family destroyed by one son's gunfire, and a breathing entity that stalked a boy from one English city to another.It opens with Tim Cullen, who dreamed on April 2nd, 1978 that he would be in a violent traffic accident, then lived it a week later on April 9th when his friend Ken Ruberg's car rolled over multiple times and left Cullen with a broken neck. Recovering in the hospital, he had a second vivid dream, this one of a UFO, and on May 30th of that year, while driving Highway 59 home from a checkup with his pregnant wife Janet, the couple watched a silent, glowing craft roughly 100 feet long hover over a pasture with two diffused lights — one yellow, one red — glowing at its rear. Cullen reported two more sightings along the same Yuma, Colorado stretch of road, one in 1980 and another in 1994 witnessed by his wife and three daughters, but the encounters faded from his mind until 1998, when he hit his thumb with a hammer and Dr. Mark Hubner at the Yuma Clinic spotted a piece of metal lodged in his forearm on the X-ray. Convinced the object was an alien implant, Cullen contacted Roger K. Leir, who surgically removed it on February 5th, 2000 in Thousand Oaks, California — a melon-seed-shaped fragment about 7 centimeters long, wrapped in a reddish-brown membrane, with a magnetic core that leapt half an inch off the table toward a magnet.From there the episode turns to March 20th, 1899, when Martha Place became the first woman executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in New York, a procedure so unfamiliar with a female prisoner that her executioners cut a slit in the black dress she had sewn herself to reach her ankles. Born Martha Garrettson in Millstone, New Jersey in 1849, she had been struck in the head by a sleigh at 23 and, her brother believed, never fully recovered. After marrying widower William Place and coming to hate her teenage stepdaughter Ida, she threw acid into the 17-year-old girl's face on February 7th, 1898, smothered her with bedding, and waited with an ax for William, whom she wounded as he stepped through the door. Governor Theodore Roosevelt refused to commute her sentence, and after the words "God help me," 1,760 volts ended her life at the age of 49.Next comes the urban legend of the licked hand, in which a girl left home alone with her German Shepherd reaches down through the night to feel a reassuring lick, only to wake and find her dog skinned in the shower and the words "Humans can lick too" scrawled on the mirror. The legend's roots reach back to an 1871 entry in The Diary of a Victorian Squire by Dearman Birchall, run through M.R. James's 1919 story "The Diary of Mr. Poynter," and surface in the film Urban Legend with its "aren't you glad you didn't turn on the lights" variant. Folklorists including Trevor Blank of SUNY Potsdam account for the tale's endurance, and its dread finds a real-world echo in Dennis Rader, the BTK strangler, who cut the phone lines at Marine Hedge's home on April 27th, 1985 and hid in her closet for hours before she returned.The episode then examines a double murder rooted in reality television, the case of the Stockdale family, who appeared on an April 23rd, 2008 episode of Wife Swap trading mothers with the easygoing Tonkovic household. Raised under a strict religious regime that banned video games, dating, and most contact with the outside world, Jacob Stockdale fatally shot his mother Kathy and his brother James in the head on June 15th, 2017 in Beach City, Ohio, then survived a self-inflicted gunshot. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and tried more than once to flee the mental institution holding him, including a plan to hide behind stacks of books being carted out, but Dr. Arcangela Wood judged him sane at the time of the killings. Jacob ultimately pleaded guilty and received two consecutive 15-year terms, 30 years for the deaths of his mother and brother.The episode closes with an account written by UFO Insight's Marcus Lowth and told to him by a man he calls Steve, who first heard breathing beside his face at age three or four in 1970s Newcastle, England. The encounters escalated over the following years — an invisible finger shoving his cheek, the manifestation of a grey-haired man around 50 in an old-fashioned suit at his bedside, and a push that sent him tumbling down a full flight of stairs in daylight. When the family moved to a semi-detached house near Sheffield in Yorkshire, the presence followed, culminating one night around midnight when Steve, then eight or nine, felt invisible knees pin him to the mattress and unseen hands tighten around his throat until the grip suddenly released and the breathing drained away into the distance. It never returned, leaving unresolved whether the entity was a poltergeist drawn to a child, the lingering ghost of an old man, or something demonic that fixed on a person rather than a place.

Semester 2 Sixth grade All A's: Case Akin, Violette Bruno, Calvin Chew, Bria Cochrum, Jase Cotter, Mazy Dougherty, Candace Hastings, Emma Hastings, Yeats Lambeck, Adam Legard, Annabelle Musser, Ainsley Oliver, Zoey Osborne, Kinslyn Scheel, Levan Scheel, Ethan Skinner, Slade Smith, Addison Stavinoha, Avery Urrabazo, Weston Wiatrek A/B: Kaidyn Alvarez, Gianna Asti, Jagger Bass, Jaxon Brantley, Baylee Buck, Case Burt, Miraculous Campbell, Mason Dean, Braxton Drew, Hadley Dugi, John Esquivel, Maci Freeman, Lillian Gustafson, Hannah Jovanovic, Blake Mills, Nicolas Perez, Madelyn Sekula, Ramzie Valentine, Juan Veliz, Mazie Wyatt Seventh grade All A's: Saryn Atkinson, Aria Gomez, Collyn Lambeck, Mateo Maldonado, Pieper... Article Link

It's time to register to participate in the 2026 Watermelon Crawl 5K, part of the 2026 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee. The 5K run/walk will take place Friday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at Bryce Field in Stockdale's Central Park on William Street. All ages are welcome. The event includes: •Kids Crawl, for ages 10 and under, at 6 p.m. •Watermelon Crawl 5K, ages 11 and up, 6:15 p.m. Age groups for the 5K are 11-15, 16-20, and then age groups in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Awards will be presented for the overall top male and female, and... Article Link

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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 •May 25, Joe E. Cotter, 22, of Stockdale was arrested at the intersection of F.M. 1922 and C.R. 310 and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2. Wilson County Sheriff's Office •May 25, Bobby J. Serna, 39, of Poth was arrested at the intersection of F.M. 537 and F.M.... Article Link

A two-vehicle accident on U.S. 87 in Stockdale has resulted in three people going to the hospital. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. June 4 to the accident at the intersection of U.S. 87 and W. Main Street in Stockdale. In addition to DPS, crews from Wilson County District 3 EMS, District 1 Fire & Rescue, and the Wilson County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash. According to DPS Staff Sgt. Orlando De Luna Jr., preliminary information gathered indicated that a white 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by an 80-year-old male, failed... Article Link

[Video below] As Stockdale Economic Development Corp. (EDC) bids farewell to its longtime administrator, its board has approved to seek outside legal counsel regarding a services agreement with the city of Stockdale related to the position. Board president J.C. Hrubetz began the meeting June 4 by addressing a services agreement, which was presented to board members beforehand by City Manager Stephen Mayfield. In the agreement, the position is not referred to as the SEDC administrator, but as the executive director of the SEDC, as well as a city employee. As a city employee, the position comes under the jurisdiction of... Article Link

“I hate to lose a good leader of the county, and he was a good leader. I feel the loss for the family and all the citizens of the county.” Former Wilson County Sheriff Joe D. Tackitt Jr. was remembering the life and contributions of former Wilson County Judge Marvin Quinney, who passed away May 22. Services were held last Tuesday in Stockdale, where Marvin lived with his wife of 55 years, Alene. He had battled kidney cancer in recent years, which metastasized to his lungs in 2020. Quinney was elected as Wilson County judge in 1998, and served from... 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 •May 20, Javier A. Almanza, 43, of Brownsville was arrested at the intersection of S.H. 123 and C.R. 427 near Stockdale and charged with driving with an invalid license-Class B misdemeanor and reckless driving. Floresville Police Department •May 22, Xaviar Anguiano, 37, of Floresville was arrested at a retail store in the 300 block of 10th Street (U.S. 181) by an officer who was patrolling... Article Link

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Brenda R. Pierce, 54, of Stockdale pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) May 12 to a charge of credit or debit card abuse, after allegedly using a credit or debit card without the consent of its owner in October 2024. She was sentenced to two years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, suspended to three years of probation, and ordered to pay court costs and fees. •Adam Sanchez, 43, of Floresville was arraigned May 12 on a charge of aggravated assault... Article Link

Caps fly in the air over Mustang Stadium in Nixon May 15, as members of the Nixon-Smiley High School class of 2026 graduate. The ceremony was the first for the schools in the Wilson County News coverage area. Falls City conferred diplomas May 16, with Poth's ceremony May 21, and Stockdale and Karnes City holding May 22 events. East Central's seniors take the stage May 27, followed on May 29 by students in Floresville and La Vernia. Look inside this issue for our special La Vernia graduation section and be sure to watch for our annual celebration of area high... Article Link

The Stockdale ISD Athletics program will offer youth camps this summer for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Camps include: •Girls basketball —June 2-4; kindergarten through second grade, 8:30-10 a.m.; grades 3-6, 10:30 a.m. to noon •Football, grades K-6 — June 9-11, 9-11 a.m. •Cheer, grades K-6 — June 9-11, 9-11 a.m. •Boys basketball — June 16- 18; kindergarten through second grade, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; grades 3-6, 9:30-11 a.m. •Volleyball — June 16-18; kindergarten through second grade, 8:30-10 a.m.; grades 3-6, 10:30 a.m. to noon •Baseball, grades K-6 — June 23-24, 9-11 a.m. •Softball, grades K-6 — June 23-24, 4-6 p.m.... Article Link

The Wilson County News annual graduation section, Tomorrow's Leaders, brings together graduates, parents and area businesses in the spirit of community, and will hit newsstands and subscriber mailboxes on June 10. Now's the time to celebrate your senior with a graduation ad to be included in this souvenir section that features the class of 2026, recognizing East Central, Falls City, Floresville, Karnes City, La Vernia, Nixon- Smiley, Poth, and Stockdale graduating seniors and graduations. The deadline for ads is May 29. For information or to place your ad, call 830-216- 4519, email psmith@mywcn.com, or visit wilsoncountynews.com/graduate. Article Link

South Texas Coaches Association (STCA) All-Star girls basketball showcase game, May 16, in Floresville. Red Team defeated Blue Team, 70-50. Roster Red Team:Libby Lee, Falls CityLaynie Ruple, Falls CityAlissa Hilario, FloresvilleLacey Matney, La VerniaKatelyn Dugi, PothBerklie Urbanczyk, PothBrianna Tomerlin, Stockdale. Article Link

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the advice people accept without realizing the cost. Kevin shares a lesson from training with Bruce, an 80-year-old who still shows up with discipline, intensity, and a better attitude than many people half his age. Alan connects it to coaching, maturity, personal standards, and the reality that high-value people are harder to access.This episode gets into mindset, self-awareness, ownership, and the quiet danger of letting miserable people influence your future. If you want better results, you need to be more selective about whose words you let shape your thinking. Some advice is wisdom. Some of it is just defeat standing up straight._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionRelationship Talk Coaching Session - https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03 Join the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Most podcasters spread themselves too thin and wonder why nothing compounds. Ross Stockdale spent six years building 30,000 downloads across three different shows. Then he made one decision, went all in on The Thunder Stock Show, and hit nearly 400,000 downloads in nine months. A former MMA cage fighter turned fractional CMO, Ross treats podcasting the way he trained for fights: every rep builds on the last one. In this episode of Podcasting Secrets with host Nathan Gwilliam, Ross shares Russell Brunson's advice to ignore analytics for the first 100 episodes, why he monetizes through guest referrals instead of sponsors, the three-stage growth framework that removed his mental fatigue, and the personal loss that taught him when to cancel a recording instead of forcing it. He also explains how podcasting can 40x a business's online presence without expensive production, and why pattern recognition matters more than natural talent for long-term growth. Want to stop spreading thin and start compounding your podcast growth? Pick one show, commit fully, and build the systems that make consistency sustainable. Share this episode with a podcaster who is running three projects and growing none of them. Subscribe and follow Podcasting Secrets on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly strategies on growth, monetization, and building a podcast that actually moves your business. Follow, Like & Subscribe: StartFragment Podcasting Secrets: Website: https://podcastingsecrets.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcasting-secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingsecrets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poduppodcasting/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-secrets/id1726056241 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0edA45tyPxFRfiUmDxYSUj Nathan Gwilliam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/ Ross Stockdale: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrossstockdale/Website: https://thunderstockmarketing.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThunderStockMarketingApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thunder-stock-show/id1656717958Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bJd7N1FDPnUC30CcPZ6DY EndFragment

INTERVIEW: Astronomer Chris Stockdale on recieving Page Medal by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott introduces a powerful mindset shift through the lens of the Stockdale Principle. Drawing from the experiences of Admiral James Stockdale and Viktor Frankl, he challenges the way we think about adversity, time, and hope. The key idea is simple but uncomfortable. You must hold two truths at once. An unshakable belief that you will succeed in the end, while also facing the brutal reality of where you are today. This balance is what separates those who endure from those who break under pressureScott brings this concept into the business world, where many people fall into the trap of tying hope to arbitrary timelines. When expectations are not met, motivation drops and frustration builds. Instead, he encourages a shift toward focusing on the present, winning each day, and building resilience over time. This episode is a reminder that success is not about blind optimism or negativity. It is about discipline, honesty, and the willingness to keep showing up no matter how long it takes.We Dive Into:• What the Stockdale Principle is and how it applies to business and life• Why tying hope to timelines can lead to frustration and burnout• The importance of confronting your current reality with honesty• How focusing on winning each day builds long term success• Why resilience matters more than short term results---Scott Grates' Links:Referrals Done Right - https://www.referralsdoneright.orgReferrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332Scott Grates Website - https://www.scottgrates.comLove Living Local  - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1Scott's - https://www.instagram.com/scottgratesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scott.grates

This week on the pod, we were joined by two of Katie's neighbors: Erin and Dave. Along with a few other members of their community in Shaker Heights, Ohio, they've been working together to stop the AI surveillance company Flock from sharing their data with ICE.It's a complicated issue! First, on the technical side -- how exactly does Flock work, and how are they sharing data with ICE and Border Patrol? It's also tricky on the advocacy side -- how can we know if Flock is sharing our data with ICE, and what can we do to stop it? But Erin and Dave broke it all down and explained what we can do if we're worried about Flock in our own community. A great place to start is https://deflock.org/,  a  crowdsourced website where people have been sharing where cameras are located all across the country. From there, you can find people in your community who are also concerned about this issue and push for change on the local level. It's important to advocate on the federal level for changes to ICE and Border Patrol, but you can actually have a conversation with your local city council member or chief of police. After all, they're part of your community too.Erin, Dave and Katie all agreed that as scary as everything feels right now (with ICE, surveillance, and AI high on the list of concerns), it's actually been empowering to talk to their local leaders about Flock... and, of course, become better friends along the way.For a transcript of this episode, please email comms@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSAFacebook: @RedWineBlueUSAYouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

On Friday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the URC, the international game and the women's game.Hugo Keenan returns for Leinster.Alex Usanov makes his first start.Connacht and Ulster set to clash in Belfast.Munster sign up an academy player.England name their W6Nations squad.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

From Knee Pain to Gene Discovery: One Family's Unexpected Diagnosis What started as routine investigations into hereditary knee problems turned into a life-altering discovery for Luke Stockdale and his family — a TBX4 gene mutation linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this episode, Luke shares how his mother's journey through years of respiratory care led to a rare diagnosis, and how it's changed the course of his entire family's future. With candor and urgency, he discusses the emotional weight of genetic testing, the inconsistencies in clinical care, and his mission to advocate for early detection and standardized monitoring. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware Share your story: info@phaware.global Like, Subscribe and Follow us: www.phawarepodcast.com. @TBX4_Life     

Mac Stockdale - CEO of Quanta joins the podcast to talk about Algo Trading, his firm's new methodology aimed at adding more value to the hedging strategies of E&P, Mineral, and NonOp companies.**Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. A big thanks to our 4 Minerals & Royalties Podcast Sponsors:--Tokenized Energy: If you are interested in allocating capital to oil & gas minerals, royalties, and nonop assets in order to earn digital mailbox money, then visit www.tokenizedenergy.com or download the Tokenized Energy app for your Apple or Android phone.--Tracts: If you are interested in learning more about Tracts title related services and software, then please call 281-892-2096 or visit https://tracts.co/ to learn more.--Riverbend Energy Group: If you are interested in discussing the sale of your Minerals and/or NonOp interests w/ Riverbend, then please visit www.riverbendenergygroup.com for more information--Farmers National Company: For more information onFarmer's land management services, please visit www.fncenergy.com or email energy@farmersnational.com

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I am chatting with seasoned homemaker of 45 years, Pam Stockdale. Pam was nominated by her daughter, Kristen Howard, who was a guest on The Art of Home several years and ago and who has written a few pieces for our newsletter. Pam is genuine, forthright and her love for her husband, home and family is only outshined by her love for Jesus. We talk about her whirlwind romance/courtship and engagement with Jim…believe me , you've never heard one quite like theirs! Then we cover their time as traveling evangelists, horse trainers, ranchers and even airplane owners spanning 45 years of married life as well as Pam's reflections on how being raised by her widowed father and some influential women in her life shaped the homemaker she became. Through it all, God has bent His ear time and again to Pam's prayers and provided answers to questions she didn't even know to ask, because He is that good. His provision has allowed Pam & Jim to "live loud and wide open," staying rooted in the things that matter most. RESOURCES & LINKSShow Notes blog post with Pam's biscuit recipe! theartofhomepodcast.com/blog search "Pam Stockdale"Pam's Book: Snapshots: Moments Captured in a Flash Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

It's been a minute since Rocky Stockdale has joined on the show, and if you have travelled to any Trade Shows over the last couple years, you've probably met Rocky at The BlueBird Waterfowl Booth.  Sit back and relax as we hit on some of the biggest topics in the industryu Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen. Sit back and relax. Looking for new products? Visit Canadian Waterfowl Supplies: https://www.canadianwaterfowlsupplies...  @CanadianWaterfowlSupplies Looking for some Punisher Swag? Visit www.punisherwaterfowl.com A huge thank you to our show sponsors: Real Geese Decoys : https://webfootdecoys.com/                                      @realgeesedecoys Rig em Right:  https://rigemright.com/                            @RigEmRightWaterfowl   Pitboss Waterfowl: https://pitbosswaterfowl.com/                                     @JeffCoats   Have ideas for a topic? Know someone who would be a good guest? Have questions about the show? Reach out on social media: Instagram : www.instagram.com/punisherwaterfowl (   / punisherwate..  )               @punisherwaterfowl Facebook : www.facebook.com/punisherwaterfowl (   / punisherwater..  ) #PunisherWaterfowl #podcast #waterfowl   #Waterfowl #VeteranOwned #Podcast #DuckLanderCalls #duckhunters #duckcalls