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Congratulations to the following teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making the playoffs!   Bi-District   •Falls City TBD •Floresville v Gonzales – Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 pm, in Floresville •La Vernia v Uvalde – Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 pm, in La Vernia •Nixon-Smiley v. Columbus – Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30 pm, in Yoakum •Poth v Industrial – Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 pm, in Cuero •Stockdale v Halletsville – Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 pm, Victoria East HS  Article Link

[Video below] “Commercial and business is already there at that corner; the city just hasn't caught up yet,” Realtor Fred Ohnesorge told the Floresville Planning and Zoning Committee Oct. 14, referring to a property near Pecan Park. The committee held a special meeting to take action on a rezoning application for 1901 Third St. from residential to business, after a failed motion at the last meeting (see “Floresville families oppose retail development near Pecan Park,” Oct. 8 Wilson County News). Ohnesorge, who represents the owners of the property in question, told the committee that he believes the best use for...Article Link

Valerie Enriquez, a special education teacher in the Poth Independent School District, is truly “special”! She was honored Oct. 3 by the Wilson County News and Firstmark Credit Union as the Educator of the Quarter, at a pep rally at Poth High School. “First and foremost, it takes a ‘special' teacher to teach special students,” according to the community member who nominated her. “The special students at … Poth High School are those with disabilities. Enriquez displays a high level of passion for her work, the nomination continues, and she distinguishes what each student needs, creating a safe environment so...Article Link

A total of eight football players representing five high schools in the Wilson County News coverage area are among the 119 student athletes representing 68 high schools who have been chosen for the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game, presented by Valero, which will showcase top local high school football players on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Alamodome. It's the 48th anniversary of the game, in which the area's top senior players will take the field at 5:30 p.m. The San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game, presented by Valero, will feature players who are committed to play for some of...Article Link

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Dog Days of Summer” photo contest. WANT TO JOIN THESE WINNERS? Read the Wilson County News every week to find a variety of different promotions and contests that include chances to win! Subscribe today! Visit wilsoncountynews.com/subscribe/ or call 830-216-4519.Article Link

Corrections: The property-tax rate of [post_excerpt].0746 adopted by the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District is a decrease from the prior, 2024- 25 tax rate, and not an increase as stated in the Oct. 15 article, “Nixon-Smiley CISD voters to decide on tax rate proposal.” If voters approve the ballot measure, the district will raise more in revenue for maintenance and operations than the prior rate. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@ wcn-online.com or by calling 830-216-4519.Article Link

Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing. Rewatch WCN Live episodes at www.wilsoncountynews.com/wcnlive.Article Link

One of the best parts of cooler weather is breaking out the go-to holiday recipes, including this delicious Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. This mouthwatering dessert is great to share with a friend or neighbor. Wilson County News reporter Rachel Draper found this recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com in 2022, but her family has been using a “near-exact” recipe since early 2000. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 3/4 tsp. salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar...Article Link

Editor: Re: “One Opinion: Amendment confusion” and “Don't rely on ballot language,” Oct. 8 Wilson County News. We do have to be wary of something that “sounds” good, but may actually not only be bad for our pocketbooks, but also be completely unnecessary. We have to read these amendments carefully and actually think about what they mean. For example, take Amendment 14, Dementia. Wow! Sounds great! Who doesn't want to fight dementia? But is Amendment 14 the way to do it? Is a state program really necessary? Is a new taxpayer-funded government entity the best way to address this important...Article Link

Helen Martinez of Adkins (right) visits Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, Pa., where she was born, taking her trusty Wilson County News along for the trip. “Visiting my birthplace in Greensburg has always been an item on my bucket list,” Helen said. Her family traveled while her father worked on gas pipelines, and she had never returned to her birthplace. Her dream came to fruition in August. “When I entered the hospital, I was cheerfully greeted by a receptionist named Cindy. It turns out she was born at the same hospital 66 years ago, just like I was! She also shared...Article Link

Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing. Rewatch WCN Live episodes at www.wilsoncountynews.com/wcnlive.Article Link

Floresville Middle School Coach Armando Jasso reaches for peanut plants handed up by his team members as they decorate the façade of Mrs. Annie's Peanut Patch in downtown Floresville, preparing the city to welcome everyone to the 81st annual Floresville Peanut Festival, set for Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 9-11. For everything about the festival, look for the “Goober Gazette” — free inside this issue of the Wilson County News — and be sure to count the peanuts and enter our contest for a chance to win some great prizes!Article Link

[Video below] FLORESVILLE — “True livable growth means putting residents and pedestrians first and layering commerce where it genuinely belongs,” Astrid Simmons told the Floresville Planning and Zoning Committee during its Oct. 1 meeting. The committee held a public hearing to consider a request for rezoning from residential to business for a property located at 1901 Third St. near Pecan Park. A previous application for rezoning in January was denied by the Floresville City Council (see “Floresville Council nixes residential rezoning for truck stop,” Jan. 29 Wilson County News). Astrid, along with her husband, David, and several other families who...Article Link

The Wilson County News invites candidates in the Floresville Independent School District election Nov. 4 to participate in our print “Candidates' Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates' Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, Oct. 15. This is a free service we provide for voter information. This is restricted to candidates in contested races only. This includes candidates running for Floresville ISD single-member District 2. Candidates, this is your opportunity to prepare your own, individualized 300-word message to voters. Please abide by the word count, as space is extremely limited. Your name and the office you seek will...Article Link

The Wilson County News invites candidates in the Floresville Independent School District election Nov. 4 to participate in our print “Candidates' Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates' Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, Oct. 15. This is a free service we provide for voter information. This is restricted to candidates in contested races only.  This includes candidates running for Floresville ISD single-member District 2. Candidates, this is your opportunity to prepare your own, individualized 300-word message to voters. Please abide by the word count, as space is extremely limited. Your name and the office you seek will...Article Link

Jamie “Jammer” Lopez, partner Don Collier, and parents Janie and Jesse Lopez visit Atlantic City, N.J., to celebrate his 45th birthday, Sept. 5. They enjoy keeping up with the Wilson County News. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Christmas in July” promotional drawing.Article Link

One of the candidates vying for Floresville Independent School District board of trustees single member District 2 is Terrell “Terry” Schellhase, and not Shellhase, as stated in “Four candidates vie for one Floresville school board seat” in our Sept. 17 issue. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@wcn-online.com or by calling 830-216-4519.Article Link

Floresville Peanut Festival 2025 Court of Texas Enchantment King-elect Wesley Kotzur and Queen-elect Kambri Angle visit Squeak's Convenience Store in Floresville as part of the Friends of the Festival Sponsorship. This year's Peanut Festival is just around the corner — Oct. 9-11! Watch for the Goober Gazette, a special section in the Wilson County News, coming Oct. 8.Article Link

The Wilson County Courthouse and District Courthouse have updated security that restricts items which may be brought inside these buildings. The restrictions, effective Sept. 9, come on the heels of a state audit, according to county officials. “All courthouses in Texas went through a state safety audit as per statute passed several [legislative] sessions back,” County Judge Hank Whitman told the Wilson County News, adding that the restrictions are outlined by the same legislation. “We are mandated to make sure those issues are adhered to and we have a safety meeting that meets every other month to discuss implementation.” The...Article Link

Attention, Floresville Peanut Festival representatives, royal court members, and parade marshals!     The deadline is Friday, Sept. 12, to send your short bio and photo to the Wilson County News to be included in the “Goober Gazette,” the official Floresville Peanut Festival publication. You're encouraged to send this as soon as possible, and not wait until the deadline.     Court members should contact the Floresville Peanut Festival Association to coordinate their bio submissions.     Find the online form at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/peanut/.     If you wish to draft your own bio to submit, email them to reader@wcn-online.com.     The maximum word count...Article Link

It's time to nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Quarter. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30, for the third quarter of 2025. Whether it's a teacher who inspired you or a mentor who made a difference, show your appreciation by filling out the nomination at our website at www.wilsoncountynews.com/edu. Share why they deserve recognition, and let's celebrate their dedication together. He or she could win “Educator of the Quarter” recognition and a 0 gift card in the contest sponsored by the Wilson County News and Firstmark Credit Union in La Vernia. Our team will choose the winner based...Article Link

Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a. m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing. Rewatch WCN Live episodes at www.wilsoncountynews.com/wcnlive.Article Link

Felipe Salazar is a masterful storyteller; but his stories contain no written or spoken word. That's because Felipe tells stories through photographs. For the past 15 years, Felipe has contributed sports photos to the Wilson County News. His action shots have filled the youth sports section, detailing the blood, sweat, and tears of young athletes throughout the county's school districts. From Nixon- Smiley to East Central, and Floresville to La Vernia, Felipe's court and field presence brilliantly captured the high energy of school sports. But his journey as a photographer extends beyond the sports world. Anyone who has ever attended...Article Link

Attention, Floresville Peanut Festival representatives, royal court members, and parade marshals! The deadline is Friday, Sept. 12, to send your short bio and photo to the Wilson County News to be included in the “Goober Gazette,” the official Floresville Peanut Festival publication. You're encouraged to send this as soon as possible, and not wait until the deadline. Court members should contact the Floresville Peanut Festival Association to coordinate their bio submissions. Find the online form at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/peanut/. If you wish to draft your own bio to submit, email them to reader@wcn-online.com. The maximum word count for representatives only is 300;...Article Link

Correction: The man pictured in the photo of the Aug. 20 article, “Residents protest Floresville apartment complex,” is Brandon Johns, not Joseph Burton as stated in the photo caption. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@ wcn-online.com or by calling 830-216-4519.Article Link

Wilson County News staff celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley with a cake Aug. 15, the eve of the 48th year since he passed away. Enjoying the banana cake with peanut butter and chocolate icing — made by Scratch Sweets by Gerri — are (l-r) Editor Nannette Kilbey-Smith, Director of Operations Kristen K. Weaver, reporter Gregory Ripps, No. 1 Elvis fan and Advertising Associate Pam Smith, proofreader Helen Cheever, reporter Rachel Draper, Customer Service Specialist Brandy Hawkins, front office receptionist Dolores Rodriguez, and Graphic Designer Taryn Smith-Morales.Article Link

Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing. Rewatch WCN Live episodes at www.wilsoncountynews.com/wcnlive.Article Link

Linda Martinez of Poth catches up on news from home July 15 with her Wilson County News in Anchorage, Alaska, while traveling with her three daughters — Sharon, Nancy, and Janis, who live in Arkansas and the Dallas area. Linda is this week's Read All Over winner. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

The Elmendorf Economic Development Corp. (EEDC) has approved a three-year contract with Retail Strategies LLC to help grow the local economy. The city corporation's board members took the action Aug. 14 at an early-afternoon meeting, following a presentation by Tyler Sudderth, Retail Strategies' director of community partnerships. Elmendorf City Manager Cody Dailey told the Wilson County News that Retail Strategies uses demographics and other data to attract national retailers. “The company will coordinate a stakeholders' meeting and public hearing in a couple of months to see what people are looking at for more targeted recruitment,” he said after the meeting....Article Link

Megan Plati and her daughter, Alyson, recent transplants from New York, enjoy a visit July 24 to the Wilson County News and C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville, as they explore their new surroundings.Article Link

Alyssa Pena and Brenda Trevino proudly display the Wilson County News on a recent pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, with Father Anthony Male, former pastor of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Elmendorf, and other members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Christmas in July” promotional drawing.Article Link

“I bought this cookbook in a garage sale in Stockdale,” Wilson County News proofreader Ginger Coleman said, sharing this recipe for Lou Tower's Buttermilk Pralines. “Love the story with this recipe, and I'll bet these pralines are mighty good!” The copyright date of the cookbook, Mesquite Country — Tastes & Traditions from the Tip of Texas, is 1996. The recipe was shared for the book by Doris Bentley of The Grill Room in South Padre Island, along with Shan Rankin and Marion Conlin. The preface to the recipe states, “U.S. Sen. John Tower was first nominated as the Republican Party's...Article Link

Several of the community correspondents who help the Wilson County News cover area high school sports and other events enjoy a July 29 gathering in the newspaper office, ahead of the fall sports season. Thank you to Monica Villalobos (l-r), Tommy Cooper, and Michelle Miller for sharing your time and talents and helping us celebrate area student-athletes!Article Link

Simon and Beverly Moltz of Floresville visit their friends of 59 years, Roger and Helen Frazior, in Mt. Ida, Ark. The Fraziors' home is in the Ouachita National Forest. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive their prizes from C Street Gift Shop after commenting during a live broadcast hosted on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the next WCN Live and be sure to comment to be entered in the drawing. Rewatch WCN Live episodes at www. wilsoncountynews.com/ wcnlive.Article Link

Equestrian performances are not unusual, but when the River City Renegades enter the arena, the audience is in for a unique entertainment experience. The lights go out, and into the darkness, horses and their riders begin their choreographed maneuvers festooned with strands of small lights adding a magical dimension to a well-practiced pattern of movement. “We are not a traditional drill team,” Renegades Captain Jenn Richards told the Wilson County News. “Riding in the dark and maintaining the lighted equipment is challenging. “We haven't seen a lot of other teams try to mimic this style of drill,” she said, adding...Article Link

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Summer Fun” promotional drawing. Please share your celebrations with readers! Email photos to reader@ wcn-online.com, or from the “gowilson” phone app under “Share It!”Article Link

Attorney Daniel Santee of Denton, Navarro, Rodriguez, Bernal, Santee, & Zech, P.C., leads a joint workshop Aug. 2, with members of the Floresville City Council, the Floresville Economic Development Corp., the city's Planning & Zoning Board, and several city staff members to advise on various roles, procedures, and duties of each entity. Look for more on this in a coming issue of the Wilson County News.Article Link

Sherry Castillo is an appointee of Floresville's city manager hiring committee, along with Rene Peña Sr., Mark Ximenez, Cristal Startz, Nick Nissen, and Mary Helen Tieken. Castillo's name was inadvertently left off the list of committee appointees in the July 30 article, “Floresville amps up for rodeo; updates zoning ordinance.” Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@wcn-online.com or by calling 830-216-4519.Article Link

The new school year is fast approaching! As summer wanes, it's time for students and families to prepare for the first day of school. And for area residents, it's time to plan for school buses and the change in traffic patterns as the school year begins. Here are the dates for the first day of school in the seven public school districts in the Wilson County News coverage area: •East Central — Thursday, Aug. 7 •Falls City — Wednesday, Aug. 13 •Floresville — Tuesday, Aug. 12 •La Vernia — Monday, Aug. 4 •Nixon-Smiley — Thursday, Aug. 7 •Poth — Wednesday,...Article Link

Terri Cuevas is the executive director of the Consolata Healthcare Foundation, and not Savannah Bravo, as stated in the July 23 article, “Turn dollars into lifesaving care at Denim & Diamonds Casino Night.” In the July 23 issue of the Wilson County News, the photo, “Female pedestrian dies in U.S. 181 accident,” was taken by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, not Rachel Draper, as listed with the photo. Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbey-smith@wcn-online.com or by calling 830-216-4519.Article Link

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Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Springtime Photo Contest” and the “Summer Fun” promotional drawings. WANT TO JOIN THESE WINNERS? Read the Wilson County News every week to find a variety of different promotions and contests that include chances to win! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit wilsoncountynews.com/subscribe/ or call 830-216-4519.Article Link

Longtime Poth High School Head Volleyball Coach Patti Zenner has been recognized by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) with its Hall of Fame Award. Zenner was one of only three recipients of the honor in the state. “It's nothing I ever envisioned for myself,” Zenner told the Wilson County News regarding the TGCA recognition. “It's very humbling, a very special honor for me.” Zenner spent 31 years of her coaching career in the Poth Independent School District and will be in Yorktown this coming school year, where she'll be the head volleyball coach; she'll also coach junior high basketball...Article Link

Editor: Your recent article by Dr. Molly Lubbock was just “the cat's pajamas.” Well-written and concise. This type of writing is what the newspaper should be doing, and exactly why we have been longtime subscribers. This was not the only time we have gotten to enjoy this type of service, but was strong enough to encourage us to say thanks and God bless the Wilson County News and Dr. Lubbock. JAKE AND CANDY NEALSt. HedwigArticle Link

Plan now to attend as the Floresville Chamber of Commerce and the Wilson County News host a July Business Networking event on Tuesday, July 22, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Wilson County News office, 1012 C St. in downtown Floresville. Enjoy pizza from Giuseppe's Italian Grill and sip beverages provided by White Lighting Liquor as you make community connections and enjoy networking with fellow business professionals. The event will include: •A social from 5-5:30 p.m. — Meet and mingle, enjoy food and beverages •Games, networking, 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Have fun with B2B Pitch & Tips, “speed dating” style! Give your...Article Link

The Floresville High School Tigerettes gather around Wilson County News advertising associate Pam Smith June 19 to recognize the newspaper for its sponsorship of the dance team for the 2024-25 school year. The Tigerettes, along with several members of the Tigerettes Booster Club, also visited other sponsors the same day to say thank you.Article Link

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or prizes from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Springtime Photo Contest” and the “Summer Fun” promotional drawings.Article Link