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The Wilson County News' Newspapers in Education program will start distributing hundreds of newspapers to classrooms Aug. 19, and each week during the school year to area school districts and private schools. The program is funded by business sponsors and readers to provide newspapers to classrooms at no charge to teachers or students.  To request newspapers, teachers may use the online form at https://wilsoncountynews.com/nieteacher. The Wilson County News asks questions to help establish how the newspaper is being used, which subjects are taught, and in what grade levels, to help gauge newspaper use.  Learn more about the NIE program at... Article Link

Wilson County News' WCN Live fans receive 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

SHARE YOUR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS in the Wilson County News! Access submission forms online at wilsoncountynews.com (click on “Submission Forms”). Your announcement is free with a fee for the photo. For more information, call 830-216-4519. Article Link

What about it — shall we refresh the paint on our historic building by painting the horse on the Wilson County News building? The faded image was repainted when we restored the building in 2001. The image includes lettering indicating that this building once was Frank Vela's saddle shop. What do you think? Email reader@wcn-online.com. Article Link

A view of the remains of Ann Clements Rhew's garden shed greeted her when she looked out her back door Aug. 1 after an unexpected thunderstorm struck. Rhew's home and nearby structures in the 700 block of C.R. 403 near Floresville were unscathed by the high wind, although a large limb broke off an oak tree in the backyard. Rhew told the Wilson County News that she had finished cutting the grass earlier in the afternoon and had heard thunder, but had decided the rain would probably pass by — then the wind picked up. “Big crepe myrtles by the... Article Link

Tyler Traube of Lone Star Awning takes measurements as he meets with Kyle Scheel July 21 to select new awnings and begin painting the entrance of the Wilson County News office on C Street in Floresville. “The Wilson County News is excited to be part of the ongoing changes and growth of downtown Floresville, as we continue to document history as it happens!” said Publisher Elaine Kolodziej. Article Link

A view of the remains of Ann Clements Rhew's garden shed greeted her when she looked out her back door Aug. 1 after an unexpected thunderstorm struck. Rhew's home and nearby structures in the 700 block of C.R. 403 near Floresville were unscathed by the high wind, although a large limb broke off an oak tree in the backyard. Rhew told the Wilson County News that she had finished cutting the grass earlier in the afternoon and had heard thunder, but had decided the rain would probably pass by — then the wind picked up. “Big crepe myrtles by the... Article Link

A woman wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office related to a hit-and-run incident July 11 near La Vernia has been located and arrested. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Stacy Lynette Gunter, 52, of La Vernia after locating her July 29 in San Antonio. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office had issued warrants for her arrest after deputies responded July 11 to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian on Champions Boulevard near La Vernia. (See “Public assistance sought in July 11 hit-and-run,” July 22 Wilson County News.) “Deputies determined the incident appeared to be intentional and that the driver... Article Link

A woman wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office related to a hit-and-run incident July 11 near La Vernia has been located and arrested. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Stacy Lynette Gunter, 52, of La Vernia after locating her July 29 in San Antonio. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office had issued warrants for her arrest after deputies responded July 11 to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian on Champions Boulevard near La Vernia. (See “Public assistance sought in July 11 hit-and-run,” July 22 Wilson County News.) “Deputies determined the incident appeared to be intentional and that the driver... Article Link

Tyler Traube of Lone Star Awning takes measurements as he meets with Kyle Scheel July 21 to select new awnings and begin painting the entrance of the Wilson County News office on C Street in Floresville. “The Wilson County News is excited to be part of the ongoing changes and growth of downtown Floresville, as we continue to document history as it happens!” said Publisher Elaine Kolodziej. Article Link

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Jesus R. Hernandez, 52, and Priscilla A. Hernandez, 50, both of Floresville, were charged with attack by dog resulting in serious bodily injury, after allegedly failing to secure two dogs that made an unprovoked attack on a woman in January 2023. Both individuals waived their right to a jury trial and pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to the charge July 15. (See “Love your neighbor, take care of your pets — Victim of dog attack speaks out,” July 22 Wilson County News.)... Article Link

Peter A. Leach was sentenced July 30 to 13 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility. The 81st District Court sentenced Leach, a former Stockdale Independent School District teacher, to 13 years in prison on charges of improper relationship between an educator and student and indecency with a child by contact, and 10 years on charges of child grooming and tampering with evidence. Leach, 36, will serve his sentences concurrently. Look for more information about the sentencing in the Aug. 5 Wilson County News. reader@wcn-online.com Article Link

In the July 22 photo, “Local agencies participate in rapid response training,” the individual pictured with Floresville ISD Police Chief Lyle Key is Poth Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Steven Martinez, not Steven Ramirez, as stated in the 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

Lauren Gaudlitz of Floresville takes the Wilson County News as she visits historic Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George Washington, just outside Washington, D.C. During her visit this past spring, Lauren explored the estate, stood where our nation's first president welcomed distinguished guests such as the Marquis de Lafayette, visited Washington's final resting place, reflected at the slave memorial and burial ground, and took in the same beautiful landscape and Potomac River views that Washington himself once admired. Walking the grounds where so much history unfolded made America's past come alive for her and served as a meaningful reminder... Article Link

What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, Aug. 17, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email reader@lavernianews.com, putting WOW in the subject line. Entries must be received by 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17. Article Link

A crash that killed four people, including April Marie Green of Poth, happened on Thursday, June 25, and not Saturday, June 27, as stated in the July 15 Wilson County News article, “‘Fatigue' named as cause of fatal Karnes County crash,” and “Poth woman dies in Karnes County crash,” July 1. 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

It's time to nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Quarter. The deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the next round. 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 on originality/... Article Link

42 live roosters. Multiple firearms. 15 citations. Approximately 3 ounces of marijuana. Three arrests. It all unfolded July 11, as deputies with sheriff's offices in Bexar and Wilson counties executed a search warrant on a property in the 1100 block of C.R. 108 outside Floresville. (See “Five flee deputies serving warrants west of Floresville,” July 8 Wilson County News.) According to Bexar County Deputy Joshua Hamby, the search warrant was related to an active theft investigation. “The original theft involved a large quantity of weapons stolen from a residence,” Hamby told the Wilson County News. As deputies executed the search... Article Link

Loyal readers visit the Wilson County News office to receive gift certificates or gifts from local businesses, which is their prize for participating in WCN's “Summer Fun” promotion. Article Link

Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude (left) looks on during a public information meeting July 7 in Atascosa County as Fire Marshal Ronald Sanchez responds to an audience question asking if local firefighters are trained to handle BESS (battery energy storage system) fires. County officials held the meeting to discuss current businesses, future growth, county authority, and infrastructure with residents. Look for more on this meeting in the July 22 edition of Wilson County News. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXXdZsI_vnwM&si=v4N6VhcL1b-jZVw- Article Link

Dr. Bethany Bayer is a recent graduate of the Texas A&M College of Medicine, not Texas A&M University-San Antonio, as stated at the end of the article, “Dr. Bethany Bayer advocates for rural healthcare,” in the July 8 Wilson County News. 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

Dr. Lana Collavo is a former superintendent of Jourdanton Independent School District (ISD), not Judson ISD, as stated in the July 1 article, “FISD taps Lana Collavo as interim superintendent.” 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

RSVP is now SISC. Wilson County News readers may be familiar with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP of South Central Texas, which has been helping struggling readers in area schools for more than 40 years. The program, sponsored by Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, is now Seniors in Service to our Community (SISC). The name change occurred as the program is no longer funded through Americorps, explained program Director Patricia Buckley, who added that the RSVP name is connected with that agency. “Without being part of their organization, we had to shift directions,” Buckley said; the program also is... 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

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

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

Men of Elm Creek Baptist Church near La Vernia lay their hands on Bryan Van Pelt in prayer June 28, as he is installed as the church's new pastor. The church's former pastor, Michael Insley, passed away last September. Learn more about Pastor Van Pelt in a coming issue of the Wilson County News. Article Link

A memorandum of understanding was approved between Wilson County and CASA of South Texas (Court Appointed Special Advocates), not the Children's Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center, as stated in the Wilson County Commissioners Court “Meeting Watch” in the June 24 issue of the Wilson County News. 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 reporter Rachel Draper stops for a photo with her copy of Wilson County News at the Niagara Gazette June 10 in the City of Niagara Falls, NY, during a vacation trip with her daughter and sister. 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

What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, July 13, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email reader@lavernianews.com, putting WOW in the subject line. Entries must be received by 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13. Article Link

The Tiner-Hendrick House, a historic home in the Sutherland Springs area, has a new home! On Friday, May 29, the house made its way from the field in front of the old oak tree at its old location to its new place to stand, on F.M. 539 near the Polley Mansion, also known as Whitehall. It is appropriate that the house stands here, because Connie Findley Tiner was the granddaughter of Joseph Henry Polley and Mary Bailey Polley and spent some of her childhood in the Polley Mansion after her father was killed in the Civil War. Wilson County News... Article Link

[Video below] It was a typical evening June 1 as I left work at the Wilson County News, when I came upon an unusual early-evening sight — a mother gray fox was nestled on the lawn area of the old A Street Gym near the Floresville Food Pantry, while her young kit playfully pounced around her. I've rarely seen foxes in downtown Floresville, and I noticed that the mother fox appeared injured, so I decided to make a call to Audrey Naughton, Wildlife Biologist for Karnes and Wilson counties with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Urban foxes are... Article Link

The individual appointed by President Donald Trump as the Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness is John Bellinger, not Joel as stated in “Screwworm confirmed in Texas” in the June 10 Wilson County News. 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 “Springtime 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

Marco Martinez, 11, of Floresville, holds his new Hohner accordion May 30, after securing the win as Champion of the Rising Stars ages 12 and under, through the Texas Folklife's “Big Squeeze” accordion competition (see “Accordionist Marco Martinez is Big Squeeze finalist, April 15 Wilson County News). In addition to earning the title and new instrument, Marco was named the 2026-27 Rising Star Ambassador for his age group, as a musician who embodies the spirit and future of Texas accordion tradition. Article Link

[2 Videos below] A .6 million proposal for the purchase of a new building to house the Wilson County Appraisal District has generated concerns from the taxing entities which make up the district funding. The proposal led to several of the entities — including Wilson County, which makes up a large portion of the funding — calling special meetings in response to the timing of the proposal, and concerns of lack of transparency (see “Commissioners react to appraisal district proposal,” June 3 Wilson County News). Chief Appraiser Jennifer Coldewey addressed the Wilson County commissioners during a special meeting June 3,... Article Link

The Floresville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its second annual Bridal Expo and Fashion Show on Sunday, June 14, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Doors at the Floresville Event Center will open at noon. Participants will find everything needed for their big day. Browse an array of vendors and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and a fashion show. The event is sponsored by the Wilson County News. Admission is free! For more information, call 830-251-0944 or visit https://www.floresvillechamberofcommerce.com/bridal-expo. Article Link

When there's time for a break at the Red Wing Shoe Store on Military Drive in San Antonio, owner Kenny Kaufman and employee Andrea Gonzalez enjoy catching up with the news in Wilson County. Red Wing has been a longtime advertiser in the Wilson County News! (See the ad, page 1C. Kenny comes up with the sometimes serious and often-humorous calendar connections in the ads himself.) Article Link

As I was leaving the Wilson County News office and heading toward my car May 14, I heard such a ruckus — sounds I'm sure I've never heard before. At first I thought a puppy or some other animal was in trouble; then it sounded like croaking and squawking. I then suspected a large bird of some kind. I looked up, and on the back rooftop of the Wilson County News building in downtown Floresville, I saw this big, black bird obviously fussing at something else that was on the rooftop. I recognized it was a raven, but it took... Article Link

Catherine Foerster is not the first girls athletic director in the La Vernia Independent School District, as stated in “LVISD names first-ever girls athletic director,” May 27. Richard Hinojosa was the district's first girls athletic director, serving in that capacity for several years until 2018, when the role was again combined into a single athletic director for the boys and girls athletics. 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

Official Clergy Assignments announced in May by the Archdiocese of San Antonio affect some Catholic parishes in the Wilson County News coverage area. The assignments are effective July 1. Father Jordan Milligan will now be the pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in La Vernia; he previously was the parish administrator. Father Rafael Lopez Negroni also transfers from administrator of Sacred Heart Church in Floresville to pastor. Father Thomas Olikunnel, HGN, will be the parish administrator of St. Luke Church in Loire and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Leming. 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

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] “What's the plan to fill the [FEDC executive director] position permanently?” David Ximenez, new Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) board member, asked during a May 21 special meeting. A board of newly appointed members (see “Council makes sweeping changes to FEDC board, May 20 Wilson County News) filled the Floresville City Council chamber to discuss approving an interim executive director for the FEDC. The corporation's new president, Sherry Castillo — who replaced Ray Lamberth at the direction of Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu — told the board that she wanted to appoint City Manager Andrew Muñoz as interim, so... Article Link

Joel Bellinger is Pct. 3 justice of the peace-elect, not justice of the peace as stated in the Memorial Day ads in the May 20 Wilson County News. Connie Terry continues to serve as Pct. 3 justice of the peace until Dec. 31. Bellinger, who won the Republican Party nomination for the office in the March party primaries, is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot and is set to be sworn in Jan. 1, 2027. 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

A red pickup truck's make and model are unrecognizable after it crashed into the corner of a metal fence May 22 in the 6900 block of S.H. 97 east of Floresville. “It was a one-vehicle crash,” Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Sgt. Brandon Biggins told the Wilson County News. “The driver apparently drifted off.” A Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue team removed the passenger door to enable a Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 EMS crew to extricate the unidentified male driver and transport him to a San Antonio hospital in undetermined condition. Article Link

What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Monday, June 15, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription to this newspaper. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email reader@lavernianews.com, putting WOW in the subject line. Entries must be received by 9 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Article Link

[Video below] In the early hours of May 11, the Holcek family in Floresville awoke to the crackle of lightning and booming crashes of thunder. “My wife woke in fright,” Brian Holcek said. Their dog also barked excitedly. Brian put it down to the cacophony of the storm, and everyone went back to sleep. It wasn't until late Monday afternoon that the family realized the storm had brought more than loud noise and some rain. “Something got in our backyard and tore up around a tree, and tore bark off the tree,” Brian told the Wilson County News. He sent... 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

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