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READ ALL OVER WINNER

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

They’re our Read All Over winners! Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcnonline.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize. Article Link

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ESD 5 suffers setback as sales-tax measure fails

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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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JV JAGUARS TAKE ON LAREDO UNITED

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2025/11/11

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Meet Jesse Lane Tiner and his bride, Connie

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2025/11/11

Meet Jesse Lane Tiner, who built the Tiner-Hendrick House in Sutherland Springs in 1887; efforts are underway to raise funds to move the house and restore it. Read more about the house in “Help save the Tiner-Hendrick House,” Oct. 29 Wilson County News. Jesse Lane Tiner (1847-1932) was born in Mississippi but traveled with his family as a young child to settle in La Vernia, Texas. His father, John Francis Tiner, was one of the original settlers along the Cibolo in the 1850s. Their old homepla...

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Stockdale Brahmas edge out Nixon-Smiley Mustangs in...

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

The Stockdale Brahmas battled the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs in a District slugfest on Friday, Nov. 7, at Bobby Russell Field in Stockdale. The Mustangs received the opening kickoff and quickly scored, taking an early 7-0 lead. After the Brahmas’ first possession abruptly ended, the Mustangs had the ball deep in Brahma territory. Brahma sophomore Caysen Lopez ripped through the offensive lineman and sacked the Mustangs’ quarterback, which resulted in a safety. The Mustangs then punted the ball, an...

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3:46

After leaving church on Sunday, let's do some sharpening

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

This week’s thought is taken from the parable of the lad with a dull ax, from Timothy Merrill. Once upon a time, a long time ago, a young man approached a logging crew in the verdant and forested woodlands of British Columbia. He was looking for work. The foreman asked George, for that was his name, if he could fell a tree with an ax. He had never chopped down a tree before, but how hard could it be? With nary a syllable out of his mouth, he lumbered over to a nearby blue spruce and felled it...

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COURT UPDATE

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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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The government shutdown that Democrats love

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2025/11/11

One big word worth learning is “schadenfreude.” Schadenfreude is “pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune.” Nothing better captures the perverse pleasure that Democrats are deriving from the pain inflicted on our country caused by the government shutdown. Democrats precipitated this shutdown to force Republicans to back off efforts to turn around our suicidal growth of government spending and debt. House Republicans passed a continuing resolution ready for the president’s...

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4:27

Joshua Brown DRT chapter plans Nov. 24 meeting

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2025/11/11

The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) joins the national organization in celebrating two of the fifteen Texas Honor Days in November. On Nov. 3, we celebrate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin, “The Father of Texas.” Remembering his birthday provides a time to reflect on the life of our founder and the importance of his contributions to Texas history, and ultimately U.S. history. Austin was born on Nov. 3, 1793, in Virginia to Moses and Mary (Brown) Austin...

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BEAVERS BLANK PETTUS EAGLES, 58-0

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2025/11/11

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Mustangs fall to Stockdale Brahmas, finish season 5-5

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2025/11/11

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs finished their 2025 football season on Friday night, Nov. 7, with a tough 42-30 loss to the Stockdale Brahmas. The defeat marked a balanced 5–5 season, as the Mustangs continued to show growth, pride, and determination under the Friday night lights. Junior quarterback Eric Rodriguez (2) led the Mustang offense with two touchdowns and a successful two-point conversion, showcasing his dual-threat ability. Sophomore Joe White (17) provided a spark with 87 rushing yards ...

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7TH GRADE JAGUARS BEAT LEAL APACHES

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2025/11/11

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POLICE BLOTTER

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2025/11/11

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. Floresville Police Department •Oct. 28, Jason L. Garrett, 37, of Floresville was arrested at his residence in the 1100 block of Standish Street on an arrest warrant; he was charged with criminal mischief valued between 0 and ,500 and violation of a protective order or conditions of ...

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Lady Brahmas secure Area, Regional Semifinal...

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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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FACEBOOK LIVE WINNER

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2025/11/11

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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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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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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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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Voters approve all 17 proposed amendments

Wilson County News ·

2025/11/11

Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. Those included measures to raise the homestead exemption and reduce property taxes for businesses, and to provide [post_excerpt] billion annually for a statewide water fund. Other propositions passed would allow judges to deny bail to people accused of serious crimes and create a billion dementia research fund. “This legislative session, we delivered the conservative victories Texa...

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Voters give thumbs-up to China Grove Fire sales-tax...

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2025/11/11

A majority of voters both in and around China Grove approved sales-and-use taxes Nov. 4 that will provide a boost in funding for China Grove Fire & Rescue. The election was called for Bexar County Emergency Services District (ESD) 9, which serves an approximately 10-square-mile area that includes the city of China Grove. The ballot presented voters with two propositions: • Proposition A — a sales-and-use tax of 1.5 percent in areas of the district outside the city limits of China Grove • ...

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