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4:01

We need billionaires who do the right thing

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

I don’t get politicians who rail against billionaires. There are all kinds of billionaires. Many got rich inventing products we hold dear. Others got rich doing societally useless things like inventing crypto meme coins. And some made their pile through corruption and crime. This is about the good ones. Hamdi Ulukaya made billions founding Chobani, a producer of high-quality yogurt. A Kurd born in Turkey, Ulukaya created jobs in struggling parts of the U.S. His factory in Twin Falls, Idaho, i...

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New Rotary Club gets rolling in Wilson County

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Wilson County residents are about to see something new and powerful take shape in their community. Rotary International, a worldwide service and leadership organization with more than 1.2 million members in 220 countries, is planting roots in Wilson County. The new Rotary Club will bring together local professionals, business owners, and community leaders who want to connect, collaborate, and take action on pressing local needs. “This isn’t just another club, it’s a community movement,” said ...

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2:04

M-M Grill hopes to reopen after fire

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

“We’re trying to see what we can do,” Mike Lopez told the Wilson County News. “Our goal is to reopen.” Lopez, who owns the M&M Grill in Stockdale with his wife, Marina, was considering the future, following an early morning fire Oct. 20 that substantially damaged the building housing their restaurant. (See “Crews contain blaze at Stockdale restaurant,” Oct. 22 Wilson County News.) The blaze, at around 1:30 a.m. that morning, started in a storage area. Although fire crews were able to cont...

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2:08

Fire claims home north of Floresville

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

A home north of Floresville has been deemed a complete loss, following a fire last Thursday morning. Wilson County District 2 Emergency Services, assisted by three other agencies, responded to reports of a structure fire Oct. 23 in the 100 block of Little Creek Drive, off U.S. 181 several miles north of Floresville, at approximately 7:30 a.m. “We found the structure fully involved upon arrival,” District 2 Chief Alex Lopez told the Wilson County News. Crews encountered heavy fire and heavy sm...

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Guiseppe Sarto Krawietz family celebrates reunion

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

It’s been 29 years, and the families of Guiseppe Sarto Krawietz are still holding family reunions and making new connections. At the helm of reunion planning this year was Patricia Szalwinski, Laura Krawietz Dylla, Helen Krawietz Noll, and Petty Krawietz Lindley. The reunion began years ago in Cestohowa, but in more recent years, the group has been meeting at the Falls City Diner. The reunion meets to connect families back to Joseph and Katarzyna Krawietz, who married in Poland and came to th...

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1:34

Beef market dynamics should be allowed to operate freely

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Editor: USDA announced its “Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry” Oct. 22, after speculation that increased beef imports will be pursued by the Trump administration. Texas Farm Bureau has heard from members across the state expressing concern over potential action from the Trump administration to increase beef imports from Argentina. At a time when the farm and ranch economy is already under severe pressure, such intervention could further strain farmers and ranchers and have unintended conseque...

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3:15

Wilson County ESD 2 earns ISO Class 4 rating; lower...

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 (ESD 2) announces a significant achievement that may benefit property owners throughout its service area in the North Central region of Wilson County. Following a comprehensive evaluation by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO), ESD 2 has earned an improved Class 4 Public Protection Classification rating; this is an advancement from the district’s previous Class 6 rating in 2015. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, this new classifica...

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1:11

Meet local artists at Nov. 1 art show, sale

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Browse and buy art from a slate of area artists and artisans Saturday, Nov. 1, in La Vernia, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet and greet a variety of local artists and see their works of art in acrylics, oils, mixed media, photography, acrylic pouring, watercolor, and more. Admission is free! Take the kids and let them be inspired by the beautiful paintings they see; the event will include a kids’ activity. Light refreshments served. Enjoy the art and artists and maybe do some Christmas shopping — ...

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3:18

Notable monuments to veterans across the U.S.

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Veterans Day honors the millions of men and women who have sacrificed much to serve in the United States military. Veterans Day is commemorated each year on November 11 because it was that day in 1918 when an armistice was reached between combatants in World War I, which estimates suggest claimed the lives of as many as 22 million people. There are many ways for Americans to celebrate veterans on Veterans Day. Visiting war memorials can instill a greater sense of appreciation for the men and ...

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0:27

STOCKDALE RUNNERS ADVANCE TO STATE

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Stockdale cross country runners Jersey Brantley and Cooper Warrick are both State qualifiers after competing at Regionals in Corpus Christi Oct. 20. They will compete in the State meet on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Round Rock. Congratulations! Article Link

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LADY BRAHMAS DEFEAT LADY BADGERS

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

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Learn about A-M Engineering Academy Nov. 1

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Learn how to become an Aggie engineering student with the Nighthawk Experience: Texas A&M Engineering Academy. The event will be hosted at Northeast Lakeview College on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1201 Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City. To sign up or learn more, call the recruitment office of Northeast Lakeview College at 210-486-5193. Article Link

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'Truck or treat' on Halloween in Floresville

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Get in the “spirit” of Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, as Wilson County ESD 5 Fire & Rescue presents its sixth annual “Truck or Treat” event, starting at 5 p.m. Drop by the fire station at 1350 Hospital Blvd. in Floresville and meet the firefighters and special guests, Sparky and Marshall, enjoy fire truck tours, and collect candy from vendors. Free hot dogs, cotton candy, and popcorn will be available for all to enjoy! Don’t forget to grab a cup of “Witches’ Brew” — if you dare! Article Link

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0:37

Renewing subscription and acquaintance

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Wilson County News reporter Greg Ripps and Wilson County resident Bill Dubel “catch up” Oct. 2, after Dubel visited the newspaper office to renew his subscription. These two former Texas Air National Guardsmen served in the 149th Fighter Wing at the same time for about 20 years before retiring from the unit. The two had not seen each other for about 15 years — although Dubel said he reads Ripps’ articles in the newspaper. Article Link

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1:04

Enjoy bingo Nov. 2 in St. Hedwig

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Come and enjoy an afternoon of bingo, food, and fun on Sunday, Nov. 2, with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 at 14290 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Doors open at 2 p.m., prior to the start of bingo at 3 p.m. Four sessions of eight games will be played, with a short break between the second and third sessions. Prizes will be for the fifth game of each of the first three sessions and 0 for the fifth game of the fourth session. Prizes for other games are . Card costs vary. Only cash or checks will...

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Courage Ranch to host purse bingo Nov. 2

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Courage Ranch invites community members to try their luck at purse bingo on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2-7 p.m., at the Floresville Event Center. The Dia de Los Muertos-themed event will include a table-decorating contest before the start of bingo. Guests are encouraged to bring cash for the bar and extra game ticket purchases between rounds. Light finger foods will be included with ticket purchase. The proceeds directly support mental health and equine therapy at Courage Ranch. To purchase tickets...

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LADY HORNETS BATTLE BUFFALOES

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

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Falls City ISD to honor veterans at Nov. 11 event

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

The Falls City Independent School District invites the community to honor all veterans at the 2025 Falls City ISD Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the Falls City High School competition gym. Attendees are asked to park in the front parking lot and enter through the side gym/auditorium entrance. Veterans who are to be seated on the gym floor are asked to park in the secondary parking lot for easier access to the gym and library reception areas. Members of the high sch...

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Democrats prioritize welfare over national security

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

Few speak the truth as clearly and succinctly as House Speaker Mike Johnson. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” last Sunday, co-host Jonathan Karl challenged the speaker’s calling the recent No King rallies “Hate America Rallies,” calling them “the modern Democratic Party.” Johnson responded that “there is a rise of Marxism in the Democratic Party ... just look what is happening in New York.” “They are about to elect an open socialist Marxist as mayor of America’s largest city.” Johnson did not a...

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0:32

FACEBOOK LIVE WINNER

Wilson County News ·

2025/10/28

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

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