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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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Stockdale welcomes Down and Out

Wilson County News ·

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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1:32

Floresville Lions announce Care - Share Food Pantry...

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2025/11/18

Help the Floresville Lions Club — in conjunction with the Floresville Food Pantry — feed families during the holiday season by donating food items. “Care and Share Floresville Food Pantry” drop-off stations have been set up to accept donations at five Floresville businesses: •The Wilson County News, 1012 C St. •Jack’s Café, 507 10th St. (U.S. 181) •Dollar General, 540 10th St. (U.S. 181) •The UPS Store, 923 10th St. (U.S. 181), Suite 101 •Anytime Fitness, 528 10th St. (U.S. 181). Food items e...

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1:10

Floresville police invite all to Community...

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2025/11/18

The Floresville Police Department invites one and all to its third annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 5-7 p.m. in the Floresville Event Center. Officers with the department will prep, fry, and carve the turkeys, while the department’s administrative assistant, clerks, spouses, and family members prepare all the fixings. Community members are invited to enjoy a heartwarming evening of food, fellowship, and gratitude, as the department members serve the community they...

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0:35

Food pantry benefits from .Dark Side of F Street' event

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2025/11/18

Floresville Food Pantry and Resource Center Director Rose Holcombe (center) picks up contributions from Roy and Sylvia Madero after their Halloween event, “The Dark Side of F Street.” The Maderos collected more than 0 in donations and 13 boxes of food for the food pantry at their annual event, which is sponsored by the Floresville Lions Club and Madero-Martinez Productions. Article Link

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People - Places

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2025/11/18

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17:31

MEETING WATCH

Wilson County News ·

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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2:41

Children's Alliance of South Texas hosts successful...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

Children’s Alliance of South Texas, A Child Advocacy Center (CAST-CAC) held its “Dia de los Muertos Purse Bingo,” Nov.1 at the Columbus Club in Karnes City.The event was sold out, with approximately 250 guests in attendance. More than 20 new designer purses were won, modeled by The Karnes City Royal Court, along with door prizes. Guests had the opportunity to participate in the live and silent auctions that boasted incredible items donated by individuals, companies, and organizations across C...

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4:29

POLICE BLOTTER

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2025/11/18

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. Wilson County Sheriff’s Office •Nov. 4, Diego O. Amezquita, 24, Juan B. Barrera, 34, and Marcus J. Hernandez, 38, all of Floresville and currently inmates in the Wilson County Jail, were each charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, following an incident in the...

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2:22

Deputies locate Floresville teen who fled from...

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2025/11/18

A Floresville teen faces multiple charges, after fleeing from Wilson County Sheriff’s Office personnel. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy attempted a traffic stop at approximately 2 a.m. on Nov. 12 on a white Dodge Ram truck near Enchanted Oak Drive and Rolling Hills Drive near La Vernia. “The driver fled at a high rate of speed, eventually driving through a fence and immobilizing the vehicle in the brush,” said Public Information Officer Zach Garcia. Deputies located the truck, whi...

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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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6:30

TEA releases financial accountability ratings

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2025/11/18

More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week. A total of 969 school districts and charter schools, or 81 percent, received the top rating for their financial management practices. “By maintaining strong financial practices, these school systems are building brighter futures for the students and communitie...

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0:11

Alamo Cenotaph rededicated

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2025/11/18

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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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2:23

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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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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Choir students earn regional spots

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2025/11/18

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Students can apply for Government-in-Action Youth...

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2025/11/18

GVEC invites local high school sophomores and juniors to apply for the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The guided trip, which takes place June 14–21, 2026, is a youth leadership program organized by Texas Electric Cooperatives and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Applications are now being accepted for the free program, which includes all travel, lodging, meals, and attractions. Chosen applicants will also receive a ,500 scholarship reserved for th...

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0:54

Volleyball playoff updates

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

Congratulations to the following teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for your playoff bids. State Championship •La Vernia v Decatur, Friday, Nov. 21, 4 pm in Garland State Semifinals •La Vernia def. Bellville, 3-0 – Nov. 15, 4 pm, Littleton Gymnasium – Blossom Athletic Center •Stockdale fell to Clifton, 2-3 – Nov. 15, 1 pm, Waco Midway HS Regional Finals •La Vernia def. Calallen, 3-1, Nov. 10, 6 pm, at Cuero HS •Stockdale def. Industrial in 4 sets, Nov. 11, 6:30 pm, at Yoakum HS Wat...

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0:32

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS!

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

The Stockdale Brahmas hold up the Bi-District trophy after defeating the Santa Rosa Warriors Nov. 14. The Brahmas will take on the Tidehaven Tigers for the Area title on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., at Tuloso-Midway’s Warrior Stadium in Corpus Christi. Watch for football playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com/scores. Article Link

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