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Former Runge teacher charged with improper relationship

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

A teacher formerly employed by the Runge Independent School District (ISD) has been arrested and charged with having an improper relationship with a student. The Karnes County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andrea Melba Rodriguez, after receiving information Nov. 7 and investigating the allegations; the investigation reportedly uncovered digital evidence confirming the relationship. Rodriguez may face additional charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, after investigators discov...

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1:22

Abbott reappoints Riggs to Evergreen UWCD

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2025/11/18

Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2029. The District is required to preserve, protect, conserve, and recharge the underground water in Wilson, Atascosa, Karnes and Frio counties. Weldon Riggs of the Black Hill Community in Atascosa County is a cattle rancher, raising Angus cattle in Atascosa and Bexar counties. He is a member and former director of Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Te...

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2:21

Lack of knowledge, immaturity or worse?

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2025/11/18

Dear Dave, My girlfriend and I have been dating seriously for a little over a year. We’re both 28, and I know I love her, but there’s something that worries me. She’s very smart, but at the same time, she’s not very responsible with money. I know that no one is perfect, but sometimes she’ll get behind on her bills in order to do things like buying clothes or going to concerts. How should I approach talking to her and explaining my concern about this? I’d like to ask her to marry me sometime n...

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0:29

7TH GRADE JAGUARS HOST KINGSBOROUGH KNIGHTS

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2025/11/18

The Floresville Middle School seventh-grade Jaguars A and B teams hosted the Kingsborough Knights at home Nov. 12. Both Jaguar teams took the lead and wins. The A team beat the Knights 53-40, and the B team dominated the Knights 38-6. Article Link

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0:39

Stockdale welcomes Down and Out

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2025/11/18

April Gilchrist of the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce (right) welcomes Chef Nicholas Foreman of Down and Out, accompanied by his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, as Stockdale’s newest eatery opens Nov. 15 inside the Brahma Express on S.H. 123. Down and Out is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches, including smash burgers and pulled pork. Article Link

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1:31

Amendment allows business development near Pecan Park

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2025/11/18

[Video below] 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 residen...

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0:36

Schellhase, Mutz sworn in to FISD board

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2025/11/18

[Video below] Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman (l-r) administers the oath of office to newly elected Floresville Independent School District trustee Terrell “Terry” Schellhase and incumbent Craig Mutz at the Nov. 10 meeting of the school board. Schellhase won a seat on the board after defeating three opponents in the Nov. 4 election, while Mutz was unopposed for re-election. See more from the meeting on page 12. https://youtube.com/live/InR8GrvM0pE Article Link

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0:41

La Vernia Lady Bears head to State

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2025/11/18

The La Vernia Lady Bears volleyball team members celebrate their State Semifinal Championship win Nov. 15 over Bellville. The Lady Bears’ 3-0 win over the Brahmanettes secured their appearance in the final four of State competition on Friday, Nov. 21. La Vernia will face Decatur in the 4A Division I State Championship game, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland at 4 p.m. Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com. Read Lady Bear game coverage on page 8B. Article Link

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0:11

Alamo Cenotaph rededicated

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2025/11/18

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MEETING WATCH

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2025/11/18

WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. These entities also met recently: •Floresville Economic Development Corp., Nov. 10 •Falls City City Council, Nov. 12 •Wilson County Appraisal District board, Nov. 13 •La Vernia Municipal Development District, Nov. 13 •Wilson County Emergency Services District 1, Nov. 14 View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews....

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2:29

Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club learns jack-o-lantern...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, at the lovely home of Barbara Wiatrek. The meeting was called to order at 4:40 p.m. President Lana Wilson welcomed our newest member, Valerie Marrou, and introduced one visitor, Vickie Wiatrek. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Mary Denson gave the treasurer’s report. There was no new correspondence. Member Dana Zella will assume the duties of mailing sympathy/ get-well cards to local community...

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1:34

Thank you to wonderful community

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

Editor: On Thursday, Nov. 6, I attended the Wilson County Historical Society’s wonderful Floresville Opry, as I do every month. That evening, I experienced an unexpected medical incident. I was so fortunate! My close friends were nearby to protect me from falling to the floor, nurses and an EMS individual from the crowd rushed to stabilize me, the on-premises security guard assisted, and 911 was called. The Wilson County ESD 4 EMS arrived, took charge, and eventually helped me exit the buildi...

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Tickets available for Boots - Bling Dec. 6

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2025/11/18

RoundUp4Charity invites the community to their second annual Boots & Bling Gala on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5-10:30 p.m., at Columbus Club Hall, 111 Landa St., in New Braunfels. General admission for the event is per person and includes dinner. Tables for 8 may also be purchased starting at 0. Music will be provided by “Whiskey 2 Step.” Other events planned for the holidays include a Christmas Party with Dale Watson on Dec. 13 in Martinez Social Club and a New Year’s Eve Dance Party with “Count...

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3:54

Poth High School honor roll

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2025/11/18

Second six weeks Ninth grade All A’s: William Band, Logan Bosquez, Brevyn Brockman, Kara Calhoun, Elena Chapa, Jiovanny Chapa, Joshua Clark, Cam Cordes, Knox Dziuk, Taylon Felux, Massy Garza, KP Gaylor, Maggie Gorzell, Teagyn Hosek, Cooper Kotzur, Addison Kurz, Rylee Lyssy, Kimberly Mata, Sloan Neudorfer, Delaney Pape, Emma Powell, Aidan Pruski, Caitlyn Pruski, Brayden Ramzinski, Abigail Skloss, Charlotte Smith A/B: Landon Arruda, Raina Diaz, Riley, Laila Enriquez, Jayden Flores, Emilio Garci...

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People - Places

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2025/11/18

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FRESHMAN TIGERS TAKE ON COWBOYS

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2025/11/18

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1:22

Students invited to participate in Letters About...

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2025/11/18

Young Texans in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in Letters About Literature, an annual writing competition administered by the Texas Center for the Book. Students select a book, book series, essay, play, poem, short story, or speech and write a letter to an author — living or dead — explaining how his or her work changed their view of themselves or the world. Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 26, 2026. The contest is open to all Texas students including public, private, and hom...

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2:23

Community Thanksgiving worship service in Floresville

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

The Floresville Ministerial Alliance invites everyone to its annual Community Thanksgiving Worship Service on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. at Floresville United Methodist Church. Gather for a special night for churches and community to come together as one to worship. The service will feature a message from Rev. Betsy Careaga, with Rev. John Conrad coordinating the order of worship and inviting various ministers to lead in scripture, prayer, and the offering. Floresville United Methodist Church...

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2:04

Lady Mustangs open season with grit, growth, and high...

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2025/11/18

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang varsity basketball team has started the 2025–26 season with energy and promise, demonstrating moments of strong rebounding, defensive hustle, and emerging scoring roles as they begin their campaign. Although the early games have been challenging, the team’s effort and progress are already evident across the stat sheet. In the first three games of the season, a well-rounded group of contributors has anchored the Lady Mustangs. Junior guard Grace Gomez has become a...

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Contractor helps Floresville vet get a new roof

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2025/11/18

“It was a godsend,” resident Ronald Baker said about the new roof on his Floresville home. The U.S. Army veteran is a recent recipient of a complete roof replacement through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, in partnership with Purple Heart Homes. After “11 years, 11 months, and 29 days” of active duty in the U.S. Army and another 16 years of civil service, Baker was “medically boarded,” due to a broken back, and retired to Floresville. Earlier this year, Baker hired a private contra...

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