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Mamdani starts to deflate

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor set off — for his fan base, anyway — great expectations of a more “affordable” city. But the Democratic Socialist hasn’t even been sworn in, and some of his marquee promises are already history. Start with free buses. For a city dependent on public transportation, free buses are a nice idea but also a bad idea. Fares pay for the buses, and even if you plug that hole with another revenue source, free buses would siphon riders from the subwa...

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Book on how David Crockett died wins Indie Book Award

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

David Crockett Went Down Fighting: How We Know It, authored by Alamo history researchers Phil Guarnieri and Richard L. Range, has been named a winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award. The Best Indie Book Award is an annual, international literary award contest recognizing independent authors; entries are limited to independently published books, including those from very small presses and self-published authors. David Crockett Went Down Fighting, which focuses on how Crockett died at the Ala...

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2025/11/25

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Enjoy Christmas on the Plaza Nov. 30

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

Make plans now to celebrate “Christmas on the Plaza” on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 3-6 p.m. in Poth’s Dilworth Plaza. The festivities begin with a variety of activities that include pictures with Santa, face painting, games, and a special appearance by the Grinch. The event winds down with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Entry is free. Dilworth Plaza is located at 200 N. Carroll St. in Poth. Article Link

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0:55

Nighthawk Winterfest is Dec. 5

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

Mark your calendars for a visit with Santa at Nighthawk Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 5, presented by Northeast Lakeview College in Universal City. The grounds will open at 5:30 p.m. with vendors, food, activities, games, and more. Enjoy photos with Santa, and stay to experience the fireworks show. Visitors are invited to donate an unwrapped toy to benefit Toys for Tots. Admission is free and open to the public. Northeast Lakeview College is located at 201 Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City. For ...

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0:48

Holiday Extravaganza at Floresville Event Center

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

The City of Floresville invites the community to a Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Floresville Event Center, 600 S.H. 97 in Floresville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Performers will be “Freddy Cruz & the Noble Outlaws” at 7 p.m., followed by “The Goodtime Time Band,” and ending the night with “La Diferenzia.” The event is free to the public, but reserved tables, which seat 10 people, are available for 0. For more information or to purchase a reserved table, call the 830-393-7070...

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0:46

Hop on the 'Polar Express' Dec. 6 in St. Hedwig

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

Join community members Saturday, Dec. 6, in the St. Hedwig City Park for the city’s Christmas tree lighting. It’s “all aboard the Polar Express” for an evening of fun and festivities, starting at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Along with the lighting of the city’s tree, enjoy music by school choirs, free train rides, and food, and find out the winners of the Christmas tree decorating contest! St. Hedwig City Park is located at 13065 F.M. 1346. Article Link

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10th annual Lights of Esperanza is Dec. 2

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/25

Texas A&M University–San Antonio invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at the 10th annual Lights of Esperanza, a vibrant and family-friendly event that will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 6-8 p.m. on the university’s main campus. Highlighting the event will be more than 40,000 twinkling lights and a spectacular laser light show. The event also will include: •Musical entertainment •A “winter market” with local vendors and artisan goods •Games and activities for childre...

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0:52

County emergency ops center to open

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2025/11/25

Wilson County will celebrate the completion of its new Emergency Operations Center with a ribbon-cutting event on Monday, Dec. 1. Broaddus Construction, the contractor for the project, will host the event, set for 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to witness the ribbon cutting at 802 10th St. (U.S. 181), adjacent to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The 8,341-square-foot building will house the county fire marshal, emergency management office personnel, and more. It is designed to provide real-ti...

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County lifts burn ban

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2025/11/24

A burn ban ordered by Wilson County commissioners on Aug. 25 will be allowed to expire at midnight Monday, Nov. 24. The ban was on the court’s Nov. 24 agenda. Upon Wilson County Fire Marshal Carl Fowner’s recommendation, the ban will be reconsidered at the next commissioners court meeting on Monday, Dec. 8. According to Emergency Operations Center Public Information Officer Wendy Grant, no permit is required, but a notification is requested. Notification forms can be found at www.facebook.com...

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Help DPS identify pedestrian killed in July crash...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/21

Do you recognize this woman? The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol invites help from the public to identify this female pedestrian, killed in a crash on U.S. 181 north of Floresville in July. At approximately 2:35 a.m. July 19, this female walked into the roadway on U.S. 181 about three-quarters of a mile north of F.M. 775 and was struck by a vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Efforts to identify the...

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TDA alert: EHV-1 outbreak confirmed in Texas; isolate...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/19

Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have issued an alert to Texas horsemen of an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals held Nov. 5-9 in the Waco area. All horse owners, trainers, and venue operators who attended or were in proximity to the event, or who have recently returned from any large equine gathering in the Waco region in the last 14 days are urged t...

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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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2:26

Stockdale Junior High School honor roll

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

Semester 1 Cycle 2 Sixth grade All A’s: Case Akin, Gianna Asti, Jaxon Brantley, Violette Bruno, Baylee Buck, Miraculous Campbell, Calvin Chew, Bria Cochrum, Jase Cotter, Mazy Dougherty, Hadley Dugi, Sawyer Griego, Candace Hastings, Emma Hastings, Falynn Jenkins, Yeats Lambeth, Adam Legard, Annabelle Musser, Ainsley Oliver, Zoey Osborne, Kinslyn Scheel, Levan Scheel, Madelyn Sekula, Ethan Skinner, Slade Smith, Addison Stavinoha, Avery Urrabazo, Weston Wiatrek, Mazie Wyatt A/B: Kaidyn Alvarez, ...

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Blessed Again Thrift Ministry is now open!

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

Jane Jackson (left) and Cindy Lighty ring up the first official sale Nov. 15 as Blessed Again Thrift Ministry opens its doors in Stockdale. Located at Christ Methodist Church, 102 W. Main St., the thrift ministry is open Mondays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon; use Person Street entrance at the rear of the church. Sales currently are cash only. The ministry is not accepting donations at this time. Article Link

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7TH GRADE JAGUARS HOST KINGSBOROUGH KNIGHTS

Wilson County News ·

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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Firstmark Credit Union delivers Turkeys for Teachers

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2025/11/18

Firstmark Credit Union, in partnership with The Lonnie Walker IV Foundation and HUB Investment Partners, gave away free holiday turkeys, goodie bags, and more, to 1,000 educators Nov.8 at their sixth annual Turkeys for Teachers event. With cars making their way through different giveaway stations, educators and their families got to enjoy live performances from local school bands, mascots from local spots such as Las Palapas and KSAT-12, and tons of volunteers showing them appreciation for al...

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County employees gather for toy donation drive

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/18

Wilson County employees and elected officials gather Nov. 12 for a toy donation drive, arranged by county Judge Hank Whitman. County employees donated toys to be given for Christmas to foster children in the Belong Community-Based Care program through SJRC in Wilson County. Participants also enjoyed a potluck meal. Article Link

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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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1:34

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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