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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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2:11

Make sure the degree is practical and marketable

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Dear Dave, My husband wants to leave his job next year. He wants to go back to school full-time and finish his degree. It wouldn’t take him long to complete his studies, and we’ve both agreed it’s the best thing to do for our family. The only drawback is once he begins school, our yearly income will fall from 0,000 to about ,000. The good news is we’ll have his veteran’s stipend and tuition assistance from my job to help pay for things. During all this, once we complete Baby Step 3, should we...

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6:25

Find food, assistance with area pantries, organizations

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

A number of area resources are available for local households experiencing financial hardships, or challenges exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown. Roz Miller, director of the La Vernia Christian Food Pantry which serves the La Vernia Independent School District area, has noticed an increase in community members seeking assistance. “More people do come in the holidays,” Miller said. “But we’re seeing some SNAP beneficiaries, maybe an increase of 20 to 25 percent.” SNAP — the federal...

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0:48

Lady Brahmas secure Area, Regional Semifinal...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The Stockdale Lady Brahmas traveled to Pleasanton to take on the Jourdanton Squaws Nov. 3 for the Area title. Stockdale swept Jourdanton 3-0: 25-11, 25-23, 25- 17, securing the Area Championship title. The Lady Brahmas took on Hebbronville Nov. 6 in Alice, and claimed the Regional Semifinals title with a 3-0 win, 25-10, 25-16, 25-10. The team faced Industrial for the Regional Finals Nov. 11. Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com. Article Link

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0:47

Jaguars close season as Area Champions

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The Floresville Jaguars kicked off the week with an exciting 3-0 win over the Lago Vista Vikings Nov. 3, securing the Area Championship title. On Nov. 6, their impressive 11-game winning streak came to an end, falling to the Calallen Wildcats 3–2 in the Regional Semifinals round of playoffs. The Jaguars fought hard to extend their postseason run, but Calallen’s defense proved too much to overcome. The Jaguars closed the season as District, Bi-District, and Area Champions, 33-14 overall and 12...

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0:59

Pirates are undefeated District Champions

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The 2025 Poth Pirates varsity football team finished the regular season undefeated in District for the ninth season in a row Nov. 7. The Pirates defeated the Dilley Wolves, 42-7. For the regular season, the Pirates amassed 4,403 yards of offense, versus 1,841 offensive yards for their opponents, outscoring their opponents 425 points to 119 points. The Pirates scored 58 touchdowns (26 passing, 32 rushing) versus 17 for their opponents (2 passing, 15 rushing). Poth will compete in their first p...

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2:04

SARA to host household hazardous waste disposal

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Got hazardous waste? The San Antonio River Authority is sponsoring a free and safe event to dispose of household hazardous waste and other items on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center, 435 S.H. 97 E. in Floresville. This disposal event is limited to Wilson County residents, who must bring proof of address; businesses will not be included. Household quantities will be accepted at no charge on a first come, first served basis for the following i...

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3:02

ESD 5 suffers setback as sales-tax measure fails

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5 has lost a second attempt to increase revenues through a sales-and-use tax election. In the Nov. 4 election, a proposition to adopt a 1.25-percent sales-and-use tax for the 256-squaremile district in central and western Wilson County received 681 votes for and 892 votes against. The tax would not apply to sales and use within the city limits of Floresville, where state and local taxes have already reached the 8.25 percent allowed by state law....

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0:40

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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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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GAME WATCH

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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1:45

Wilson County Democrats to meet Nov. 20, plan food...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The Wilson County Democratic Party is actively recruiting Precinct Chairs and Precinct Coordinators. Both play a vital role in meeting the stated goals of the Texas Democratic Party and the Wilson County Democratic Party. They are critical for community building, political organizing, and getting out the vote for candidates. They coordinate neighborhood events, engage with their community members, and ensure voter turnout on election days. During the next Wilson County Democratic Party monthl...

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0:22

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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0:45

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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Planning - Zoning gives 'go-ahead' for business district

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

FLORESVILLE — The vicinity around Pecan Park may be considered a business and commercial district in the near future, pending approval by the Floresville City Council. The city’s Planning and Zoning Committee met Nov. 5 to consider an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan, which would identify three properties in the park’s vicinity “in one case from civic institutional to commercial, and in the other cases from single-family residential to commercial,” according to Planning and Zoning attorn...

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0:33

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Make plans to participate in Floresville’s Fit & Fed Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m., at the Floresville Sports Complex. The event supports the fight against diabetes and feeding Floresville. The Floresville Sports Complex is located at 600 S.H. 97 W. in Floresville. Article Link

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0:47

Volleyball playoff updates

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

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

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4:38

Wilson County residents protest water 'grab'

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Stockdale residents continue to be concerned about water, with a capacity crowd attending a town hall meeting Nov. 6 in hopes of organizing a mass protest at the next Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District (UWCD) public hearing on Nov. 21 in Pleasanton. Community members held the town hall meeting to discuss mounting concerns about a permit requested by Springs Hill Special Utility District (SUD) to pump water from a well on the northeast north- edge of Wilson County for transport ...

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0:36

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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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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