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The push for clean water in Wilson County's Arrowhead subdivision has led to new water legislation in Texas, but the fight against the Central States Water Resources-Texas utility (CSWR) is not over. With the work of Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, alongside Arrowhead resident Carrie Wilcoxson, two water bills passed through the State Legislature and made their way onto Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. (See “Arrowhead residents' fight for clean water lands in Texas State Capitol,” May 14 Wilson County News.) Abbott signed SB 1662 into law May 30, mandating that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) not provide...Article Link

Correction: The date of the Wilson County Commissioners Court meeting addressing the Hidden Ranch subdivision was May 27, not May 28, as stated in the June 2 article, “Wilson County commissioners cite ‘deficiencies,' deny final plat for Hidden Ranch subdivision.” Readers can alert the Wilson County News to any errors in news articles by emailing nkilbeysmith@ wcn-online.com or by calling 830-216-4519.Article Link

In the June 4 issue of our newspaper, the Wilson County News announced the discontinuation of the TV listings in the newspaper in the future, begging the question: Will print television guides become a thing of the past? For the past 20 or so years, readers of the Wilson County News could open the “South Texas Living” section to find a weekly list of television programs and movies, and the times and stations where they could tune in (see left). Now, cable or satellite TV users can click a button on their remotes to access a program guide or scroll...Article Link

“I don't know when I've enjoyed a newspaper article more than the one that appeared in the May 21 issue of the Wilson County News, which was titled ‘Remembering a gator at Conquista crossing,'” Dale Vickers of St. Hedwig said in an email. “I am an 84-year-old reader of the Wilson County News and that story was right down my alley. “I grew up in the 1930s and am very familiar with riding in the back seat of our old Model T Ford, similar to the one in your picture. “My early years found me growing up along the banks...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

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

Correction: The coffee bar at the Wilson County's Got Style fashion show fundraiser May 8 was hosted by Slow Ride Coffee Co., and not Slow Rifle Coffee Co., as stated in “Fabulous fashions on show at Wilson County's Got Style” in the May 28 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

Representatives of the Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) will never request payment for services in the field. Aaron Wagner, FELPS chief executive officer, said the utility shared this message in mid-May, after a customer called them, saying someone had arrived to work at their property and asked for money. “We investigated, and it was a false alarm,” Wagner told the Wilson County News. “It turned out the person was a contractor, and did not represent FELPS.” However, FELPS deemed it helpful to customers to remind everyone that: •FELPS employees will always be in uniform when out in the...Article Link

Multiple emergency service agencies responded to a fire on Memorial Day, May 26, in far west Wilson County that took five hours to extinguish. The fire began in a metal shop and storage building on property at the intersection of F.M. 536 and C.R. 116, near Wilson County's border with Atascosa County. “The call was dispatched at 9:02 a.m.,” Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5 fire and rescue Chief Adam Strzelczyk told the Wilson County News. “We were the first fire unit to arrive on scene at 9:29 a.m.” By that time, the building was fully engulfed in flames....Article Link

Chris Ferrell of La Vernia is all smiles after being drawn as this year's Shopping Spree winner! He collects prizes and gift certificates from multiple area businesses. 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

While attending The Market in Floresville April 12, Wilson County News reporter Rachel Draper visits with “Mellow Yellow,” a 25-year-old albino Burmese python now retired from a career at Sea World in San Antonio. Mellow Yellow is enjoying retirement at an animal rescue in Floresville, operated by Rosalba and Robert McCain of Canvas Kids Art Studio. The Market in Floresville is held every second Saturday of the month.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

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

Clarence Ehlers shared this reminiscence, after seeing the story, “Alligator spotted in Floresville park,” in the May 7 Wilson County News. The time is 1923, if I recall correctly, and the location is Falls City, Texas. The picture shows my grandfather, Alfred Ehlers, proudly showing off an alligator that he and Arthur Erdmann killed in the San Antonio River at the Conquista Crossing, located a few miles west of Falls City on F.M. 791. The other gentleman on the right side is E.P. Ehlers, brother of my grandfather. The story goes this way. The guys were at the river on...Article Link

The South Texas Coaches Association hosted All-Star games for volleyball athletes on May 17 in Floresville. Athletes from Floresville, Stockdale, Nixon-Smiley, Poth, and Falls City joined Team Red. Team Red fell 1-3 to Team Blue. Team Red Athletes in the Wilson County News coverage area on Team Red include seniors from Floresville, Stockdale, Nixon-Smiley, Poth, and Falls City. The team also included athletes from Jourdanton, Kenedy, Three Rivers, Karnes City, Pettus, Pleasanton, McMullen County, George West, and Beeville. Team Red was coached by Joella Gallegos of Jourdanton. FloresvilleSloane PaughFelicity SoriaGiada ObregonStockdaleJamila ZepedaNixon-SmileyHailey Houseton PothOlivia WestKenli LunaFalls CityAnsley Gates Team Blue,...Article Link

Athletes from Floresville, Poth, La Vernia, Stockdale, and Nixon-Smiley, composed the South Texas Coaches Association's Red Team on May 17 in Floresville. Coached by La Vernia's John Ince, Team Red took victory over Team Blue, coached by Somerset's Bryan Penna, 82-75. Team Red Athletes in the Wilson County News coverage area on Team Red included seniors from Floresville, Nixon- Smiley, Poth, Stockdale, and La Vernia. The team also included athletes from Three Rivers, Kenedy, Pettus, Karnes City, Gonzales, Marion, San Antonio Cole, and Pleasanton. FloresvilleRyland ParkerLaDamian EvansNixon-SmileyTristen MikeshPothNick NeudorferWayland DugiStockdaleKaiden Haecker La VerniaVaun HarrisBrayden ZepkaTeam Blue was composed of athletes...Article Link

Senior girl athletes from Floresville, Poth, La Vernia, and Nixon-Smiley joined together on Team Red May 17 in Floresville to compete against Team Blue in the South Texas Coaches Association All- Star girls basketball games. Led by Poth's Coach Travis Walker, Team Red took the win, 78-34. Team Red Athletes in the Wilson County News coverage area on Team Red include seniors from Floresville, Poth, La Vernia, and Nixon-Smiley. The team also included athletes from Navarro, Kenedy, Cuero, Randolph, Karnes City, San Antonio Cole, and Goliad. FloresvilleJordin JohnsChloe HernandezPothOlivia WestKenli LunaAllie HausenflukeLa VerniaAlana AfflerbachNixon-SmileyJanaelyn WhiteMadisen Yanes Team Blue, coached by...Article Link

The South Texas Coaches Association hosted the Football All-Stars game at Eschenburg Stadium in Floresville, May 17. Athletes from all over South Texas were selected to either Team Blue or Team Red. Athletes from Floresville, Stockdale, La Vernia, Falls City, Poth, and Nixon-Smiley were on Team Blue. The final score resulted in victory for Team Red, 14-7. Team Blue Athletes in the Wilson County News coverage area on Team Blue, coached by Falls City's Mark Kirchhoff, include seniors from Floresville, Stockdale, La Vernia, Falls City, Poth, and Nixon-Smiley. The team also included athletes from Karnes City, Pleasanton, Kenedy, Gonzales, Randolph,...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

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

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

Congratulations to the following boys baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area that made the playoffs. Bi-District •Falls City vs Ben Bolt – best out of 3 series –Game 1: May 1, 5 pm, Three RiversGame 2: 30 min. after game 1Game 3: if needed, May 3, 11 am, Three Rivers•Floresville vs Cuero – best out of 3 series –Game 1: May 1, 7 pm, Coastal Bend CollegeGame 2: May 2, 8 pm, Coastal Bend CollegeGame 3: if needed, May 3, noon, Coastal Bend College•La Vernia vs Somerset – best out of 3 series –Game 1: May 1,...Article Link

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will not be closing crossovers on U.S. 181 after all. Wilson County News reached out to TxDOT to get an update on the project. According to TxDOT Public Information Officer Tanya Brown, the U.S. 181 project will not carry on as originally proposed. “After careful consideration and extensive public engagement, it became clear that there was limited community support for moving forward with the project as originally planned,” Brown explained on April 23. The state agency first introduced a plan to the public in 2024 which proposed closing several crossovers within a seven-mile stretch...Article Link

The new Floresville Police Department building construction may be completed as early as the end of 2025, says Floresville's Chief of Police Anthony Flores. Flores — who recently wrapped up his first year as chief — sat down with the Wilson County News to share an update about how things are going with construction, and what his goals are for the future of the police department. From the ground up “The new police department building is something that I'm really excited about because it's going to greatly enhance our ability to serve Floresville,” Flores said. Construction on the new building...Article Link

Election Day in area school board, bond, and city elections is this Saturday, May 3. Voter turnout was slow but steady in Wilson County for area elections during early voting April 22-29. Total ballots cast during early voting through Saturday, April 26: •Floresville ISD bond — 809 •La Vernia ISD — 74 •Floresville City Council — 696. On the ballot for voters in the Wilson County News coverage area are: •Floresville Independent School District (ISD): million bond proposal •East Central ISD: 9 million bond proposal •La Vernia ISD: School board, Place 3 — Eryn Pierdolla and Jeremy Thomas •Falls...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@wcnonline.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

Congratulations to the following boys baseball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area that made the playoffs. Bi-District •Falls City vs Ben Bolt – best out of 3 series – Game 1: May 1, 5 pm, Three Rivers Game 2: 30 min. after game 1 Game 3: if needed, May 3, 11 am, Three Rivers •Floresville vs Cuero – best out of 3 series – Game 1: May 1, 7 pm, Coastal Bend College Game 2: May 2, 8 pm, Coastal Bend College Game 3: if needed, May 3, noon, Coastal Bend College •La Vernia vs Somerset – best...Article Link

Congratulations to the following girls softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area that made the playoffs. Bi-District •East Central v Alexander (Laredo), Thursday, April 24, TBD •La Vernia v Uvalde (best of 3 series) – Game 1: Friday, April 25, in Pleasanton, at 5 p.m. Game 2: Friday at 7 p.m. Game 3 if needed: Saturday at 12 p.m. •Nixon-Smiley v Hallettsville, Thursday, April 24, in Cuero, at 6 p.m. •Poth v Tidehaven, Friday, April 25, in Hallettsville, at 7 p.m. Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link

Need a recipe for your excess strawberry harvest? Here's one that will last you all year. Recipes for strawberry preserves and drop biscuits can be found in Country Cooking with Evelyn, written by Evelyn Timmermann, which is available for sale at the C Street Gift Shop, inside the Wilson County News office. Garden Fresh Strawberry Preserves Wash strawberries, remove stems, and put through food processor to chop up. Put in pot with just enough water to cover bottom of pot (if you don't have enough fresh berries, add some frozen ones). Cook till tender. Add 5 cups strawberries and 1...Article Link

Ruben and Candace Gonzales, 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 girls softball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area that made the playoffs. Bi-District •East Central v Alexander (Laredo), Thursday, April 24, TBD •La Vernia v Uvalde (best of 3 series) – Game 1: Friday, April 25, in Pleasanton, at 5 p.m. Game 2: Friday at 7 p.m. Game 3 if needed: Saturday at 12 p.m. •Nixon-Smiley v Hallettsville, Thursday, April 24, in Cuero, at 6 p.m. •Poth v Tidehaven, Friday, April 25, in Hallettsville, at 7 p.m. Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link

This recipe, by Jodie Sultenfuss, will be a great addition to your Easter celebration this year. The recipe can be found on page 147 of the Taste of Floresville Second Edition by the Floresville Chamber of Commerce, which is available for sale at the C Street Gift Shop, inside the Wilson County News office. Mama's Carrot Cake 2 cups sugar 1 ½ cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 lb. carrots, grated 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 16 oz. powdered sugar 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup or...Article Link

Helen Cheever shares a memory of her daughter, Lauren Cheever, in her Easter best from the front page of the April 11, 2001, edition of the Wilson County News. Readers are invited to share memories of the past. Send to elaine@wcn-online.com or mail to 1012 C Street, Floresville 78114. If you wish your contribution to be shared in print, include a phone number, for our records only.Article Link

Among all the fun at the 2025 South Texas Home and Garden Show was the drawing each hour for seven Stupendous Door Prizes. Each prize tub contained a unique collection of products and items, donated by the more than 100 vendors at the show, hosted by the Wilson County News. Emcee Bud Box and Wilson, the Wilson County News' Newspapers In Education mascot, drew the winners at the top of each hour, starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Save the date for next year's show, set for Saturday, March 21, 2026! See more prize winners from the show, on...Article Link

With days getting longer and warmer, it's the perfect time for picnics and outdoor gatherings. This easy salad from Country Cooking with Evelyn is perfect for making your dish the highlight of the day. This great recipe book by Evelyn Timmerman is available for .95 at the C Street Gift Shop located in front of the Wilson County News. Ranch Macaroni Salad 12 oz. elbow macaroni (cooked, drained, and rinsed) 1/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup bell pepper 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pickle (diced) 1/8 teaspoon dry dill Dash of salt and pepper Dash 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 “Super Bowl Pick It to Win It” and the “Plant ID Contest” promotional drawings.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

The woman with the inflatable bear costume pictured in “Bluebonnets, Bears, and Hometown Pride” April 2 is Donna Supulver, not Diana 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

Editor: Your newspaper has accelerated to a new level of journalistic endeavor. Good stuff. Combining the two was a smart call in efficiency. I hope all your readers appreciate your efforts to accurately and fairly inform as much as I do. You always change to stay on top. Go Wilson! GARRY RICEStockdaleArticle Link

Vendors at the 2025 South Texas Home and Garden Show, hosted March 22 in Floresville by the Wilson County News, were invited to enter a special vendor competition to win prizes for being “the most.” Categories included: •Most interactive •Most child-friendly •Most garden-inspiring •Most whimsical •Best home inspiration. Meet the winners with “the most”! Winners, awarded by Brandy Hawkins with the Wilson County News, received a Certificate for an ad in the Wilson County News and a C Street Gift Bag — and have been entered to win a WCN Live appearance! Veronica Stubbs with ASTEP — After School Tutorial...Article Link

Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2024 “Court of Rooted Legacies” gather March 22 for a photo with Floresville Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu at the 18th annual South Texas Home and Garden Show in Floresville, hosted by the Wilson County News.Article Link

The Floresville Planning and Zoning Committee has decided to take no action to amend zoning or nonconforming-use ordinances. The committee held a special meeting April 2, in response to a Floresville city councilman's attempt March 27 to initiate the rezoning of a local business. The business — Ten/28 Collision Repair & Refinishing at 1124 D St. — was not zoned as commercial when it opened in 2020 (See “Floresville discusses rezoning, considers future path,” April 2 Wilson County News.) After the council's vote was tabled, Development Department Director Jacob Montoya and Development Clerk Cyndi Nichols met with the city's legal...Article Link

The Wilson County News invites candidates facing opposition for area city council, school board, and other seats on the May 3 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates' Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates' Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, April 23. 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 City Council — Candidates for places 3, 4, and 5 •Nixon City Council — three at-large seats •Falls City ISD — two at-large seats •La Vernia ISD — Candidates for...Article Link

The Wilson County News invites candidates facing opposition for area city council, school board, and other seats on the May 3 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates' Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates' Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, April 23. 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 City Council — Candidates for places 3, 4, and 5 •Nixon City Council — three at-large seats  •Falls City ISD — two at-large  seats •La Vernia ISD — Candidates for Place 3...Article Link

Here is an oatmeal cake recipe shared by Wilson County News reporter Gregory Ripps. It was handwritten on a slender sheet of paper by his grandmother, Lochellen Douglas, probably in the 1950s. “Since I didn't find that she had recorded many recipes, I suspect this one must have been special,” he said. Oatmeal Cake 1 cup oats 1-1/4 cup hot water 1/2 cup oil 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon soda 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon butter flavoring 1/3 teaspoon salt 1-1/3 cup flour Pour hot water over oats, cool. Cream [mix] sugar and...Article Link

“Addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer,” said Kim Beasley, reflecting on the last decade of her life as she watched her 26-year-old daughter, Brianna, spiral in and out of sobriety from drugs addiction. Brianna lost her battle with addiction in July of 2024, when she overdosed in a stranger's home in San Antonio. Nearly a year after Brianna's death, the Beasleys continue balancing their hope for justice — prosecution of an individual connected to her death — with looking to the future with hope. Kim, who shared the story of her loss with the Wilson County News last October (see...Article Link

Save the date for next year's show, Saturday, March 21, 2026!Article Link

Members of the Ripps family don their Espada Mission School Band uniforms for a photo with their instruments in about 1929. The oldest, Cornelius (third from right), was the father of Wilson County News reporter Gregory Ripps, who shared this photo. Cornelius and his siblings grew up on a farm south of San Antonio and attended church and school at Espada, the closest place of worship at the time. The Ripps children's great-grandfather migrated from Germany to the region in the late 1840s. Readers are invited to share memories of the past. Send to elaine@wcn-online. com or mail to 1012...Article Link

Athletes representing five area high schools got the chance to showcase their basketball skills once again March 23 in the second annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Games, presented by Valero. Seven athletes from schools in the Wilson County News coverage area — including La Vernia, Nixon-Smiley, Poth, and Stockdale — competed in the 1A-5A games in the Northside Gym in San Antonio, along with a skills contest. Athletes were assigned to Team White or Team Blue in the girls and boys games. Three athletes from East Central High School competed in the 6A games. (See story, page 12B.) Team...Article Link