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All welcome at Feast of Sharing Nov. 15

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Wilson County Cowboy Church, 100 Hickory Run in La Vernia, will host a Feast of Sharing on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is open to all and will include a meal of turkey, dressing, green beans, and more. For information, call 830-475-0065. Article Link

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2:59

COURT UPDATE

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Bradley J. Brietzke, 32, of La Vernia was originally sentenced in March 2023 to three years of deferred adjudication-community supervision on a lesser charge of possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, after allegedly possessing methamphetamine in June 2021. After a motion to revoke Oct. 23 for violating probationary terms, he pleaded “true...

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Joshua Brown DRT chapter plans Nov. 24 meeting

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) joins the national organization in celebrating two of the fifteen Texas Honor Days in November. On Nov. 3, we celebrate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin, “The Father of Texas.” Remembering his birthday provides a time to reflect on the life of our founder and the importance of his contributions to Texas history, and ultimately U.S. history. Austin was born on Nov. 3, 1793, in Virginia to Moses and Mary (Brown) Austin...

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Meet Jesse Lane Tiner and his bride, Connie

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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 homepla...

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Wilson County veteran meet-up Nov. 19 in Adkins

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Wilson County veterans are invited to a veteran meet-up Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Farmhaus Table, located at 2239 F.M. 3432 in Adkins. The social gathering is for veterans, service members, and service member families to connect, build a network, or just reminisce. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Mike McDowell at mcdowell@veteransonward.org, or 949-290-6623. Article Link

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La Vernia, East Central school tax measures fail;...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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 — use...

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0:47

Floresville veteran gets a new roof

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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 la...

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CONTEST WINNERS

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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

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Wilson County Trade Days Nov. 15

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Wilson County Trade Days Grateful Harvest Farmers Market will be Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Helton Nature Park. Local farmers, crafters, and bakers will be set up to sell produce, homemade goods, unique crafts, and more. Helton Nature Park is located at 15662 F.M. 775, north of Floresville. Article Link

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MEETING WATCH

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Floresville P&Z Nov. 5 County Water Town Hall Nov. 6 Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District Meeting: Regular meeting, Oct. 31, 9-11:11 a.m.; public permit hearing, 9:20-10:05 a.m. Actions: •Approved new drilling and production permit...

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POLICE BLOTTER

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville Police Department •Oct. 28, Jason L. Garrett, 37, of Floresville was arrested at his residence in the 1100 block of Standish Street on an arrest warrant; he was charged with criminal mischief valued between 0 and ,500 and violation of a protective order or conditions of ...

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The government shutdown that Democrats love

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

One big word worth learning is “schadenfreude.” Schadenfreude is “pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune.” Nothing better captures the perverse pleasure that Democrats are deriving from the pain inflicted on our country caused by the government shutdown. Democrats precipitated this shutdown to force Republicans to back off efforts to turn around our suicidal growth of government spending and debt. House Republicans passed a continuing resolution ready for the president’s...

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This is 'Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole'

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

With holiday meals fast approaching, we’re all pulling out the favorite family recipes, or tried-and-true directions for holiday staples. Many Thanksgiving tables will include green bean casserole. Here’s a version that’s a little different, from Taste and See, food for the body and soul. The cookbook is by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Louisiana Edition. Not Your Mama’s Green Bean Casserole 2 lbs. green beans, trimmed and chopped 6 oz. button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 c. sliced red bell pe...

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Comal Country Music Show Nov. 18

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Spend an evening filled with country music on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Comal Country Music Show in New Braunfels’ Columbus Club Hall. For a cover charge, guests can hear featured performers Monte Good and Carol Cochran from 7:30-10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Sodas, coffee, and sandwiches will be available to purchase, with all profits to go to charity. The Columbus Club Hall is located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Article Link

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Voters elect Schellhase to Floresville school board

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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 ...

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JAGUARS OPEN AGAINST THE LONGHORNS

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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After leaving church on Sunday, let's do some sharpening

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

This week’s thought is taken from the parable of the lad with a dull ax, from Timothy Merrill. Once upon a time, a long time ago, a young man approached a logging crew in the verdant and forested woodlands of British Columbia. He was looking for work. The foreman asked George, for that was his name, if he could fell a tree with an ax. He had never chopped down a tree before, but how hard could it be? With nary a syllable out of his mouth, he lumbered over to a nearby blue spruce and felled it...

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Donations invited for LaFrance family after house fire

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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

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2025/11/11

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Halloween brings out throngs of costumed characters

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2025/11/11

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