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The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce and the Masonic Lodge invite all to Mistletoe on Main, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Main Street in Stockdale. The Stockdale Masonic Lodge No. 470, located at 105 Main St., will kick things off with its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Then shop vendor booths and enjoy a full day of holiday fun, community cheer, and your favorite small-town holiday events, entertainment, market, and arts and crafts along Stockdale's Main Street. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are available for in the Wilson County News office in Floresville. Admission...Article Link

It's an intriguing photograph of children playing sometime in the first part of the 20th century. Wilson County News reporter Gregory Ripps' late grandmother thankfully labeled the back of many of her family's photographs. Almost every one has names, a date, and a location. But one photo of children at play is a mystery. “Two of the children are identified by name, but I don't know who they are,” Gregory said. “They appear to be at a party, but there are no other photos of the same event.” On the back of the photo is a stamp that reads “Potchernick-Birdsong...Article Link

The Wilson County News receives recognition on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Nov. 20, as Rep. Monica De La Cruz shares the history and mission of the Floresville-based newspaper that serves communities and residents of Wilson County and parts of five adjacent counties. WCN Publisher Elaine Kolodziej and her staff received this special recognition for more than 40 years of service in community journalism. Congratulations! Learn more about the Wilson County News at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/staff-history.Article Link

Calma Coffee Folk mobile beverage vendors Massimo Costigliola of Italy (left) and Calvin Cothill of South Africa check out the Wilson County News during a break between customers at their site in London, England. The newspaper was shared by Sara Canady, former Wilson County Pct. 2 justice of the peace, as she visited England in early September.Article Link

Floresville Peanut Festival “Court of Texas Enchantment” King Wesley Kotzur and Queen Kambri Angle and members of the Children's Court are enchanted Nov. 29 by burros Pancho and Rosie, during Christmas on C Street, hosted by the Wilson County News and Bluebonnet Book Shop. The event was held in conjunction with the Floresville Christmas tree-lighting and parade in downtown Floresville. See page 1B for more photos.Article Link

Here's a recipe for a delicious cake, shared by Noralyn Ripps of San Antonio. “This is my favorite cake recipe,” Noralyn said of this Kentucky Butter Cake with Rum Sauce, found at https://thatovenfeelin.com/. “You really need to use real butter for this cake, and not a butter substitute,” she added. “It makes all the difference.” We at the Wilson County News can attest to Noralyn's baking prowess — she often sends treats to work with her husband, reporter Gregory Ripps, much to the delight of the staff! This is a great addition to the holiday table or gatherings. Kentucky Butter...Article Link

A total of 18 student-athletes from five high schools in the Wilson County News coverage area have been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Walmart 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Volleyball. The Academic All-State Award honors senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment both in the classroom and in competition. This award recognizes students who excel in three categories: GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT performance. To be eligible for nomination, an athlete must meet the following criteria: •An athlete, student trainer or manager in good standing with the team •Of good moral character •A senior •Have an...Article Link

They're our Read All Over winners! 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

Help keep youth in the community warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats to Maddie's fifth annual Winter Coat Drive. Items will be collected through Friday, Dec. 12, for families in need in the Floresville Independent School District. Coat donations of all sizes may be dropped off at the following locations: •Wilson County News office, 1012 C St. •Dipped Treats by Laura, 1125 C St. •Floresville United Methodist Church, 1205 B St. •Love is Sweets, 7912 U.S. 181 N., Floresville.Article Link

All charges have been dismissed in a human smuggling case against 28-year-old Jose Anibal Giron. Giron was originally indicted in March 2022 on eight counts of smuggling of persons causing severe bodily injury or death, (See “Argentina native indicted for ‘bailout' near McCoy” March 30, 2022, Wilson County News). He was also charged with: •Smuggling of persons •Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle •Evading arrest or detention with a previous conviction, after allegedly crashing a vehicle transporting undocumented immigrants into a tree and a house while attempting to elude law enforcement in October 2021. However, the final indictment was of...Article Link

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol invites help from the public to identify a female pedestrian, killed in a crash on U.S. 181 north of Floresville in the early morning hours of July 19. DPS recently released a postmortem rendering of the crash victim. At approximately 2:35 a.m. July 19, this female walked into the roadway on U.S. 181 about three-quarters of a mile north of F.M. 775 and was struck by a vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. (See “Female pedestrian dies in U.S. 181 accident,” July 23 Wilson County News.) Efforts to identify...Article Link

Fifteen student-athletes representing five high schools in the Wilson County News coverage area have been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Walmart 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Cross Country. The Academic All-State Award honors senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment both in the classroom and in competition. This award recognizes students who excel in three categories: GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT performance. To be eligible for nomination, an athlete must meet the following criteria: •An athlete, student trainer or manager in good standing with the team •Of good moral character •A senior •Have an overall grade...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 “Go Nuts” promotional drawing.Article Link

Help the Floresville Lions Club — in conjunction with the Floresville Food Pantry — feed families during the holiday season by donating food items. “Care and Share Floresville Food Pantry” drop-off stations have been set up to accept donations at five Floresville businesses: •The Wilson County News, 1012 C St. •Jack's Café, 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) •Dollar General, 540 10th St. (U.S. 181) •The UPS Store, 923 10th St. (U.S. 181), Suite 101 •Anytime Fitness, 528 10th St. (U.S. 181). Food items especially wanted include: •Regular-size canned goods, such as vegetables, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin •Boxed stuffing...Article Link

FLORESVILLE — The Future Land Use plan for the city of Floresville has been formally amended to include a commercial retail district near Pecan Park. The Floresville City Council met Nov. 13. On the agenda were several items related to recent zoning changes (see “Floresville Council OKs business zoning near Pecan Park, Oct. 29, Wilson County News); this included amending the city's Future Land Use Plan. This amendment formally allows for three properties to be zoned from residential to business — including 1295 Hospital Blvd., newly occupied by Nickel BBQ; 1100 Hospital Blvd., occupied by Floresville Flower Shop; and 1901...Article Link

Congratulations to the following teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for your playoff bids. State Championship •La Vernia v Decatur, Friday, Nov. 21, 4 pm in Garland State Semifinals •La Vernia def. Bellville, 3-0 – Nov. 15, 4 pm, Littleton Gymnasium – Blossom Athletic Center •Stockdale fell to Clifton, 2-3 – Nov. 15, 1 pm, Waco Midway HS Regional Finals •La Vernia def. Calallen, 3-1, Nov. 10, 6 pm, at Cuero HS •Stockdale def. Industrial in 4 sets, Nov. 11, 6:30 pm, at Yoakum HS Watch wilsoncountynews.com for playoff updates.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 “Football Trivia Contest” promotional drawing.Article Link

Congratulations to the following high school volleyball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for your bid in the playoffs! Regional Finals •La Vernia v Calallen, Monday, Nov. 10, 6 pm, at Cuero HS •Stockdale v Industrial, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6:30 pm, at Yoakum HS Regional Semifinals •Floresville fell to Calallen, 2-3 – Nov. 6 •La Vernia def. Tuloso- Midway, 3-0 – Nov. 6 •Stockdale def. Hebbronville, 3-0 – Nov. 6. Watch wilsoncountynews.com for playoff updates.Article Link

Voters have rejected property-tax measures proposed by two school districts in the Wilson County News coverage area; results of a third proposal remained undecided as of press time Nov. 10. The East Central, La Vernia, and Nixon Smiley Consolidated independent school districts (ISDs) all had voter approval tax ratification elections (VATRE) on local ballots. The measures proposed moving several cents from each district's interest and sinking (I&S) portion of their property tax rates — used to pay down debt — and adding these cents to their maintenance and operations (M&O) portion of the tax rate; this would allow the districts...Article Link

Floresville voters have elected Terrell “Terry” Schellhase to the Floresville Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees, District 2. In the Nov. 4 election, four candidates vied for election to single member District 2, including Schellhase, Larry G. Jones III, David A. Nieto, and Bonna Reed, who represented single member District 2 since 2019. Schellhase came out ahead in a close race with a total of 137 votes, followed by Nieto with 92, Reed with 88, and Jones with 58. “I want to give a special shoutout to everyone who bothered to go vote,” Schellhase told the Wilson County News....Article Link

The LaFrance family home in Floresville is a total loss, after a fire raged through the house on the night of Oct. 28. Amber Yankulov and Jason LaFrance — U.S. Air Force veterans and current teachers at Floresville High School — escaped the fire with their two young children, but now face the devastating cost of starting over. A GoFundMe has been organized by family members; contribute online at bit.ly/3LvytHg. Look for their story in a coming issue of the Wilson County News.Article Link

U.S. Army Veteran Ronald Baker observes the work on a new roof for his mobile home in the 4100 block of C.R. 331 in Floresville Nov. 7 by Texas Roofing. After another roofer failed to complete the job after taking his money, Baker was approved as a recipient for a complete roof replacement through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, in partnership with Purple Heart Homes. The Owens Corning Foundation donated the roofing materials, and Texas Roofing, based in Floresville, donated the labor. Look for more about this story in the Nov. 19 Wilson County News.Article Link

They're our Read All Over winners! 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@wcnonline.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

The Wilson County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations for a Senior Christmas Dance set for Tuesday, Dec. 9. Items such as socks, blankets, household items, body washes, hair products, and grooming kits are welcomed. Door prize donations, such as H-E-B or Walmart gift cards, will also be accepted. Donations will be collected prior to the Dec. 9 event. Look for more information about the dance in a coming issue of the Wilson County News. To donate, contact Elva Camarillo at the Wilson County Sheriff's Office at 830-393-2535.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

Meet Jesse Lane Tiner, who built the Tiner-Hendrick House in Sutherland Springs in 1887; efforts are underway to raise funds to move the house and restore it. Read more about the house in “Help save the Tiner-Hendrick House,” Oct. 29 Wilson County News. Jesse Lane Tiner (1847-1932) was born in Mississippi but traveled with his family as a young child to settle in La Vernia, Texas. His father, John Francis Tiner, was one of the original settlers along the Cibolo in the 1850s. Their old homeplace was near the Gonzales Crossing. In his 1887 journal, Jesse recalls finding musket balls...Article Link

Your Nov. 12 issue of the Wilson County News may arrive a little late in the mail next week. This is due to post offices being closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day, which is a federal holiday. The newspaper will be available on newsstands as usual, starting Nov. 11. Postal customers are likely to see their paper arriving a day or two later than usual. Feel free to contact the Wilson County News at 830-216-4519 if your paper is delayed by more than a few days.Article Link

Congratulations to the following high school volleyball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for your bid in the playoffs. Area •Floresville v Lago Vista, Monday, Nov. 3, 7 pm, at Buda Johnson HS •La Vernia v Davenport, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6 pm, at Blossom Athletic Center •Stockdale v Jourdanton – Monday, Nov. 3, 6 pm, at Pleasanton HS Bi-District •Falls City fell to Shiner, 0-3 – Oct. 30 •Floresville def. Gonzales, 3-0 – Oct. 30 •La Vernia def. Uvalde, 3-0 – Oct. 30 •Nixon-Smiley fell to Columbus, 0-3 – Oct. 30 •Poth fell to Industrial, 0-3 – Oct....Article Link

Veronica Patt of Van Buren, Ark., shared the results of a “Kid Scoop” experiment that was published in the Oct. 22 edition of the Wilson County News. Following the instructions from “The Oozing Foam Blob!”, Veronica videoed her daughter, 5-year-old Briana, adding the final ingredient. Briana was excited to see science come alive! Check out this week's “Kid Scoop” on page 14B.Article Link

Your Nov. 12 issue of the Wilson County News may arrive a little late in the mail next week. This is due to post offices being closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day, which is a federal holiday. The newspaper will be available on newsstands as usual, starting Nov. 11. Postal customers are likely to see their paper arriving a day or two later than usual. Feel free to contact the Wilson County News at 830- 216-4519 if your paper is delayed by more than a few days.Article Link

Wilson County voter turnout continued to be light in the second week of early voting ahead of the Nov. 4 general and local elections. As of Friday, Oct. 31, a total of 2,391 ballots had been cast. Total ballots cast on: •Monday, Oct. 27— 224 •Tuesday, Oct. 28 — 208 •Wednesday, Oct. 29 — 251 •Thursday, Oct. 30 — 342 •Friday, Oct. 31 — 473. In the first week of early voting, Oct. 20-24, a total of 893 ballots were cast. Watch for Election Night results at wilsoncountynews.com, and more in the Nov. 12 issue of the Wilson County News....Article Link

Jillian Hrubetz and Carol Rutledge, both of Stockdale, take time to visit and read twin copies of the Wilson County News Sept. 19 at the Oklahoma Welcome Center, just across the Oklahoma-Texas state line. After a short visit, they proceeded to Oklahoma City to participate in the Oklahoma State Fair Llama Show. They're our Read All Over winners! 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

A parade and an opening celebration for the Traveling Vietnam Wall are among the highlights of a Veterans Day Tribute to Heroes on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Seguin. The Guadalupe County Veterans Coalition, the city of Seguin, and Guadalupe County are sponsoring the event. This year's theme is “celebration of service and sacrifice,” event coordinator and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 61 Commander Jaime Cervantez told the Wilson County News. The day's event will begin at 9 a.m. with a parade proceeding from Weinert Street south on Austin Street into the Seguin Events Complex. The parade will be immediately followed by...Article Link

What could a newspaper, a retired public servant, and a few regal-looking llamas possibly have in common? Because of Ms. M.C. Forister, a strong new bond has been established amongst the three. Although she refers to herself as “Old Lady Forister,” she is anything but an old lady. Indeed, this 87-year-old has weathered her share of storms, but perseveres as a bright light for all. Ms. Forister currently resides in Austin, but has extensive ties to Floresville, where she lived for many years. Additionally, she keeps up with her Wilson County News! After reading articles about therapy llama visits in...Article Link

“We're trying to see what we can do,” Mike Lopez told the Wilson County News. “Our goal is to reopen.” Lopez, who owns the M&M Grill in Stockdale with his wife, Marina, was considering the future, following an early morning fire Oct. 20 that substantially damaged the building housing their restaurant. (See “Crews contain blaze at Stockdale restaurant,” Oct. 22 Wilson County News.) The blaze, at around 1:30 a.m. that morning, started in a storage area. Although fire crews were able to contain the fire to the area where it started, substantial smoke and fire damage prevent the restaurant from...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 and Fall Car Care trivia contest. WANT TO JOIN THESE WINNERS? Read the Wilson County News every week to find a variety of contests and different promotions that include chances to win!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 and Fall Car Care trivia contest. WANT TO JOIN THESE WINNERS? Read the Wilson County News every week to find a variety of contests and different promotions that include chances to win!Article Link

Wilson County News reporter Greg Ripps and Wilson County resident Bill Dubel “catch up” Oct. 2, after Dubel visited the newspaper office to renew his subscription. These two former Texas Air National Guardsmen served in the 149th Fighter Wing at the same time for about 20 years before retiring from the unit. The two had not seen each other for about 15 years — although Dubel said he reads Ripps' articles in the newspaper.Article Link

Congratulations to the following volleyball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for making the playoffs! Bi-District •Falls City v Shiner – Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 pm, in Seguin •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 Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link

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

[Video below] The Floresville City Council has approved a property rezoning, against the city's Planning and Zoning Committee's recommendation. During the Oct 23 council meeting, residents flocked to speak during a public hearing regarding the possible rezoning of 1901 Third St. from residential to business. The same residents have been protesting the rezoning since December 2024 (see “Floresville neighbors say ‘no' to rezoning for a gas station,” Dec. 18, 2024, Wilson County News). Neighbors sound off Resident David Simmons — whose family lives immediately next door to the property in question — told the council that approving this rezoning would...Article Link

A home north of Floresville has been deemed a complete loss, following a fire last Thursday morning. Wilson County District 2 Emergency Services, assisted by three other agencies, responded to reports of a structure fire Oct. 23 in the 100 block of Little Creek Drive, off U.S. 181 several miles north of Floresville, at approximately 7:30 a.m. “We found the structure fully involved upon arrival,” District 2 Chief Alex Lopez told the Wilson County News. Crews encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke, he said; no one was home at the burning residence. Firefighters with District 2, Wilson County District 1...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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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