Outdoors
· Fishing report
Agriculture Today
· Peewee champion rides tall in saddle
· Phase two of cattle trich program begins Jan. 1
· Rainfall Report for Nov. 19-20
Youth and School
· No matter how small, 'We can all do God's work'
· Pavliska to perform in solo piano recital
Top Stories
· Hutchison Posts Democrats’ Healthcare Legislation On Website
· Mileage-based tax proposal threatens rural America
· Other stories from the November 18, 2009 issue...
· Rev. Victor Carrillo passes
· Street project in eighth month
Reunions
· Gregorio & Ana Esparza Homecoming Reunion
Business
· CMMC announces new leadership
· Kids can gain life skills through drama program
Editorial
· CCHD questioned over funding of pro-abortion and homosexual organizations
· No Global Warming - What Next?
· We Win, They Lose
Front Page Archive
· Front page November 18, 2009
Funeral Notices
· Allen J. Jacques
· Rev. Victor Carrillo
Home, Health, and Family
· Benefit dinner, dance, poker tournament to help Flores
· Chihuahua Trail Art Show winners announced
· Local foster youth give thanks
Meeting Agendas
· Floresville Electric Light & Power Nov. 25
Movie Reviews
· ‘The Fourth Kind’—Believe it or not!
Obituaries
· Alberta Landrum
· Andrew ‘Andy’ Richter Jr.
· Atanasio V. Ortiz
· Dionicio ‘Dennis’ Rocha Jr.
· Donald G. Jeser
· Evaristo C. Paiz III
· Hansel William Cockrell
· Helen Ida (Albrecht) Gleitz
· Herbert Jackson Sutherland
· Jamie Lee ‘Jay’ Almaguer
· Jose R. Tober
· Julian Lopez
· Luca Mateo Moya
· William Robert Wilson
Occasions
· Popham, Bailey to wed in February
· Shodrock, Felux united in marriage
· Vonturs celebrate 50th anniversary
South TX Living Features
· From Texas heat... to British chill
Video Vault
· Watch out for asps...
Poth Pirettes make return trip to state tournament November 17, 2009
SAN ANTONIO -- After an early exit from the playoffs in 2008, the Poth Pirette volleyball team has been on a mission this year. The Pirettes have left a wake of destruction, and have made no apologies about it. Now, after winning yet another district title and Region IV title, the Pirettes are heading back to San Marcos for another shot at state supremacy.
(More) Lady Bears are area champs November 10, 2009
CUERO -- After putting together another 30-plus wins season, and capturing the District 29-3A title, the La Vernia Lady Bear volleyball team enjoyed a first-round bye in the playoffs. After the short break, the Lady Bears went back to work, defeating Wharton in the area championship by the scores of 27-25, 25-21, 8-25, 17-25, and 15-9.
(More) Area teams advance to volleyball playoffs November 3, 2009
With the regular volleyball season now over, four of the six area teams still find themselves on the court. East Central, La Vernia, Poth, and Nixon-Smiley have all earned spots in the playoffs.
(More)
Archived Sports
La Vernia cross-country teams head for district (October 27, 2009)
Pirates defeat Brahmas in Wilson County showdown (October 27, 2009)
Falls City remains unbeaten, hands Yorktown... (October 20, 2009)
Local boxer to compete in national tournament (October 20, 2009)
Bears roll in second half to defeat Poteet (October 13, 2009)
Got bats? Texas does! (October 13, 2009)
Lady Hornet volleyball moves into second place... (October 13, 2009)
Brahmas make Ray Kirby’s ‘journey’ come true (October 6, 2009)
‘Select’ baseball team seeks help with fields (October 6, 2009)
Bears defend title at cross-country meet (September 29, 2009)
Hornets blow out Owls (September 29, 2009)
Rain postpones I-37 Raceway championships to Oct. 2 (September 23, 2009)
Beavers earn Homecoming game win over D’Hanis (September 22, 2009)
Former Poth athletes are candidates for UIL... (September 22, 2009)
Brahmas beat Bobcats in home opener (September 15, 2009)
La Vernia cross country competes in official meet (September 15, 2009)
Brahmas defeat Indians in overtime (September 8, 2009)
Lady Hornets continue winning ways with first place (September 8, 2009)
Lady Brahmas stumble, lose in straight games (September 1, 2009)
Tigers devour Buffaloes in Alamodome (September 1, 2009)
Garcia is new game warden (June 30, 2009)
River Otters sighted at Floresville city pool (June 30, 2009)
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Road Show... (June 23, 2009)
Poth wins five medals (June 23, 2009)
Pro boxer spends workout time at Team Morones... (June 23, 2009)
Barbara Ramirez signs with Coastal Bend (June 16, 2009)
La Vernia runners medal at state (June 16, 2009)
Danessa Lyssy signs with Texas State (June 9, 2009)
Shane Smith signs with Hardin-Simmons University (June 9, 2009)
Eric Barnes signs with Our Lady of the Lake (June 2, 2009)
Landry Snyder signs with Trinity (June 2, 2009)
Boxing event successful, brings hundreds of... (March 31, 2009)
La Vernia and Poth send powerlifters to state (March 31, 2009)
Jonus Rodriguez signs with Stephen F. Austin (March 24, 2009)
Tyler Garcia takes state (March 24, 2009)
Local boxing club hosts city's first-ever live event (March 17, 2009)
Shaynna Scheffler signs with Coastal Bend College (March 17, 2009)
Gilbert Pardo signs with West Texas A&M (March 10, 2009)
Tyler Garcia qualifies for state (March 10, 2009)
Basketball playoff updates (March 5, 2009)
Floresville to host baseball, softball, track... (March 3, 2009)
Pirates advance to regionals (March 3, 2009)
EC Hornets beat Victoria in regular season finale (February 24, 2009)
Stockdale tennis team competes at Highlands (February 24, 2009)
Tigers win final district game (February 24, 2009)
Floresville defeats Uvalde, sets sights for... (February 17, 2009)
Freeman receives coaching honor (February 17, 2009)
La Vernia tennis teams play well at Fairchild (February 17, 2009)
La Vernia track standout signs with Incarnate Word (February 17, 2009)
Lady Mustangs finish third, prepare for bi-district (February 17, 2009)
Corey Johnson bound for Emporia State (February 10, 2009)
Jaguars tie Lady Cardinals for District 29-4A lead (February 10, 2009)
Josh Coleman signs with Midland Lutheran (February 10, 2009)
Lady Bears keep playoff hopes alive (February 10, 2009)
Poth powerlifting does well at Navarro (February 10, 2009)
Zeke Riser signs with University of Houston (February 10, 2009)
Hornets plan 100-inning game (February 3, 2009)
Lady Mustangs beat Navarro (February 3, 2009)
Poth powerlifting team continues improvement (February 3, 2009)
Tigers set for showdown with Indians (February 3, 2009)
Floresville hosts powerlifting meet (January 27, 2009)
Hornet baseball team seeks support (January 27, 2009)
Poth beats Nixon-Smiley, remains atop district (January 27, 2009)
Poth Little League sign-up (January 27, 2009)
Soccer league plans registration (January 27, 2009)
Tigers earn two more district wins (January 27, 2009)
NASCAR involves vets in bobsled challenge (January 20, 2009)
Pirates come back to beat Brahmas (January 20, 2009)
Pirates to play alumni baseball game (January 20, 2009)
Pirettes beat Lady Brahmas (January 20, 2009)
Team Morones update (January 14, 2009)
Caleb Brooks signs with Our Lady of the Lake (January 13, 2009)
Jags continue winning ways (January 13, 2009)
Lady Bears beat Somerset (January 13, 2009)
Stockdale and Falls City split games (January 13, 2009)
Floresville Little League to register (January 6, 2009)
Lady Hornets beat Fox Tech at buzzer (January 6, 2009)
Little League Challenger Division to register (January 6, 2009)
Sports 2008 — Looking back (January 6, 2009)
Tigers win district opener (January 6, 2009)
Lothringers go on African safari (December 30, 2008)
Umpires needed for baseball season (December 30, 2008)
Lady Bears fall in Wimberley (December 23, 2008)
Tigers win two on the road (December 23, 2008)
Waclawczyk ‘heir apparent’ to starting libero... (December 23, 2008)
Hondo knocks off La Vernia (December 16, 2008)
Hornets compete in SAISD tourney (December 16, 2008)
Jaguars upset Pirettes in Poth (December 16, 2008)
Poth wins tourney (December 16, 2008)
Beavers’ season ends in state quarterfinals (December 9, 2008)
Hornets outscore Unicorns by 29 (December 9, 2008)
John Jay wins Jaguar Classic (December 9, 2008)
Football Playoffs (December 5, 2008)
Beavers advance to state quarterfinals (December 2, 2008)
Hornets looking to prove critics wrong (December 2, 2008)
Lady Hornets play ‘scrappy’ basketball (December 2, 2008)
Pee Wee Brahmas win Super Bowl (December 2, 2008)
Team Morones continues winning, despite struggles (December 2, 2008)
Chelsea McMeans signs with Lipscomb University (November 25, 2008)
Lady Bears win Pleasanton tournament (November 25, 2008)
Jags win season opener (November 19, 2008)
La Vernia wins back-to-back silver medals (November 19, 2008)
Bears beat Goliad in bi-district game (November 18, 2008)
Claydays planned in La Vernia (November 18, 2008)
Poth’s Brooke Boening signs with Northwestern State (November 18, 2008)
Bear boys cross-country team qualifies for state (November 11, 2008)
Bears clip Eagle tail feathers (November 11, 2008)
Floresville tennis team improves at regional (November 11, 2008)
Josh West takes charge of Brahma offense (November 11, 2008)
Salado tops Poth in area championship (November 11, 2008)
Volleyball Playoffs (November 5, 2008)
Four area teams set for playoffs (November 4, 2008)
Lacrosse team gets back to work (November 4, 2008)
Lady Hornets win final regular season match (November 4, 2008)
Landry Snyder Ford player of the week (November 4, 2008)
LV cross-country teams qualify for regionals (November 4, 2008)
Tigers clinch playoff berth (November 4, 2008)
Brahmas beat Pirates in overtime (October 28, 2008)
FHS team moves to regionals (October 28, 2008)
Pistol shoot raises money for Sheriff Santa (October 28, 2008)
Poth, La Vernia volleyball teams clinch district... (October 28, 2008)
Relentless Effort goes 8-0 in league championship (October 28, 2008)
Bears win cross-country meet (October 21, 2008)
I-37 Raceway ends season looking forward to 2009 (October 21, 2008)
Lady Bears are 9-0 in district (October 21, 2008)
Floresville tennis racks up wins against rival... (October 14, 2008)
LV Bears win top honors in cross-country meet (October 14, 2008)
Pirates beat Lions in first season win (October 14, 2008)
Pirettes top Lady Brahmas in Stockdale (October 14, 2008)
Brad Milam puts sting into Hornet defense (October 7, 2008)
East Central honors Michael Toudouze (October 7, 2008)
Fishing report (October 7, 2008)
Pirettes beat Navarro to remain on top of... (October 7, 2008)
Sheriff Santa Shootout helps those in need (October 7, 2008)
Beavers knock off Badgers to win homecoming (September 30, 2008)
Golf tournament raises funds for Floresville FFA (September 30, 2008)
La Vernia cross-country teams compete at UTSA... (September 30, 2008)
Lady Hornets win at home (September 30, 2008)
Traditional lighting of the ‘LV’ highlights... (September 30, 2008)
Coach Luna is big part of Tiger success (September 23, 2008)
Floresville residents attend best Monday Night... (September 23, 2008)
La Vernia overwhelms new Canyon Lake team (September 23, 2008)
Rampage ticket sale (September 23, 2008)
Festival benefits youth of Karnes County (September 16, 2008)
Floresville tennis season under way (September 16, 2008)
La Vernia Bears win close game against Wimberley (September 16, 2008)
La Vernia cross-country runners earn No. 1... (September 16, 2008)
Lady Bears beat Hondo, continue winning ways (September 16, 2008)
Antonian cross-country meet starts new season... (September 9, 2008)
Cody Smith wins the Back to School 75 at Thunderhill (September 9, 2008)
Poth JV wins over Falls City (September 9, 2008)
Stockdale blows by Comfort (September 9, 2008)
Tigers win home opener (September 9, 2008)
Brahmas beat Beavers (September 2, 2008)
Pirettes fall to Alamo Heights (September 2, 2008)
Poth plans pep rally (September 2, 2008)
Tiger tennis players win gold in Abilene (September 2, 2008)
Lady Bears win Floresville tournament (August 26, 2008)
Lady Hornets compete in Northside tournament (August 26, 2008)
Nitschmann continues tradition with Tigers (August 26, 2008)
Pirettes earn narrow win over Lady Bears in five (August 26, 2008)
Sports Schedules 08 (August 26, 2008)
East Central drops opener (August 19, 2008)
La Vernia racer returns to Lone Star state (August 19, 2008)
Lady Brahmas start season with wins (August 19, 2008)
Poth plans community pep rally (August 19, 2008)
Raynor receives all-state honors (August 19, 2008)
Brahma schedule change (August 12, 2008)
Floresville’s Wernette gets first win at raceway (August 12, 2008)
SA 5K run planned (August 12, 2008)
Starcke Park hosts Kosciusko Open (August 12, 2008)
August heat poses dangers to those outside (August 5, 2008)
Champs crowned (August 5, 2008)
Team Morones wins BIG (August 5, 2008)
Training Day (August 5, 2008)
Action to continue as I-37 Raceway reopens on Aug. 1 (July 29, 2008)
Quail Run under new ownership (July 29, 2008)
SCW gains momentum (July 29, 2008)
Wilson County sends nine swimmers to state meet (July 29, 2008)
Cody Smith signs with Allen-Hock Motorsports (July 22, 2008)
Flax All-Stars advance to regionals in Arkansas (July 22, 2008)
Poth Pirate team finishes second place in tourney (July 22, 2008)
Poth ties Salado in Lone Star Cup (July 22, 2008)
East Central’s Chris Real signs with UIW (July 15, 2008)
I-37 Raceway hosts Firecracker 3000 despite showers (July 15, 2008)
La Vernia, Poth, Falls City rank high in 2008... (July 15, 2008)
Smith finishes third in Missouri raceway (July 15, 2008)
Team Morones plans trip to Missouri (July 15, 2008)
Quail Run opening delayed (July 8, 2008)
Second Wild West Hammerfest coming (July 8, 2008)
Spiro retains SCW title in Adkins (July 8, 2008)
State says Texas children require more exercising (July 8, 2008)
Wilson County 4-H shooter wins medal (July 8, 2008)
Defending champ Hilla gets best finish of... (July 1, 2008)
Hornet tailback signs with TLU (July 1, 2008)
Kelli Sears to play in all-star game (July 1, 2008)
Soccer, volleyball registration (July 1, 2008)
Falls City cheerleaders host golf tourney (June 24, 2008)
Pfluger, Silva host baseball and softball camps (June 24, 2008)
Pirette coaches host basketball, volleyball camps (June 24, 2008)
Racing gets wild at I-37 Raceway (June 24, 2008)
Tackitt runs track camp (June 24, 2008)
Wilson County 4-H rifle team takes top 10 finish (June 24, 2008)
'Little Spikers' volleyball taught by former student (June 17, 2008)
Falls City tourney to benefit cheerleaders (June 17, 2008)
Kyle Padalecki sets another record (June 17, 2008)
Tiger baseball players plan for all-star game (June 17, 2008)
Cycle Ranch hosts third round of championship (June 10, 2008)
Dinsmore gets third win in four weeks at I-37... (June 10, 2008)
Knights of Columbus plan golf tourney (June 10, 2008)
La Vernia outfielder signs with military institute (June 10, 2008)
Quail Run Golf Club plans to reopen (June 10, 2008)
FHS offers conditioning camp (June 3, 2008)
La Vernia resident involved in accident at... (June 3, 2008)
Pittaway earns first win of 2008 season at... (June 3, 2008)
Stacey Moss signs with St. Mary’s (June 3, 2008)
La Vernia to host girls sports camps (May 27, 2008)
Lady Bears fall to Medina Valley (May 27, 2008)
Poth falls in regional final (May 27, 2008)
Sacred Heart holds softball tourney (May 27, 2008)
Tiger White team takes 20-0 victory in spring game (May 27, 2008)
Softball playoff updates (May 24, 2008)
FHS offers summer sports camps (May 22, 2008)
FC Beaverettes fall to Shiner (May 20, 2008)
Maverick Golf Club to host clinics (May 20, 2008)
Pirettes advance to regional finals (May 20, 2008)
Poth plans sports summer camps (May 20, 2008)
Stockdale to host youth sports camps (May 20, 2008)
Tiger football players to play first Maroon... (May 20, 2008)
Area players gear up for an all-star football game (May 13, 2008)
Lady Bears win in three (May 13, 2008)
Pirettes upset top-ranked team to advance (May 13, 2008)
Stockdale tennis players continue successful season (May 13, 2008)
Tigers fall in area contest (May 13, 2008)
4-H Rifle Team sweeps district match (May 6, 2008)
Beaverettes beat Brackett (May 6, 2008)
Falls City will make trip to state meet Friday (May 6, 2008)
Lady Bears upset Poteet Agates at area (May 6, 2008)
Tigers are bi-district champs (May 6, 2008)
Allen Torres gets win in Pleasanton as points... (April 29, 2008)
Beaverettes blow out San Perlita (April 29, 2008)
Hornets win, will make playoffs (April 29, 2008)
Poth defeats Stockdale; both make playoffs (April 29, 2008)
Team Morones enjoys new boxing ring (April 29, 2008)
Beaver golfers advance (April 22, 2008)
Detmer to conduct quarterback camps (April 22, 2008)
Lady Bears beat Marion Bulldogs (April 22, 2008)
Motocross championship begins in Floresville (April 22, 2008)
Reyes signs with Incarnate Word (April 22, 2008)
Startin' off right (April 22, 2008)
NASCAR returns to Central Texas (April 16, 2008)
Amaro scores big in San Marcos (April 15, 2008)
Laskowski signs letters, will attend Sam Houston (April 15, 2008)
LV tennis teams win district (April 15, 2008)
Salazar, Soto win district title (April 15, 2008)
Wilson County 4-H Rifle Team ends regular... (April 15, 2008)
Wood takes over as athletic director (April 15, 2008)
Beavers playing well in district (April 8, 2008)
Championship wrestlers take over Texas Pride... (April 8, 2008)
Jaguars softball team falls to Southside (April 8, 2008)
Lady Bears continue winning ways (April 8, 2008)
Stockdale hosts tennis tournaments (April 8, 2008)
Dallas Cowboys' receiver Sam Hurd to attend... (April 1, 2008)
Falls City fares well in La Pryor (April 1, 2008)
Floresville sends powerlifter to state (April 1, 2008)
LV wins first two district games (April 1, 2008)
Hurdle jumpin’ (March 26, 2008)
Jaguars pick up second district win (March 26, 2008)
Stockdale vs Yorktown (March 26, 2008)
Tigers continuing their winning ways (March 26, 2008)
Boxing club plans fund-raiser (March 19, 2008)
Jeff Svoboda lands heaviest catfish catch (March 19, 2008)
Lighting issues postpone Poth baseball game (March 19, 2008)
Motorcycle Show rides into San Antonio (March 19, 2008)
NIE Golf Tournament to tee off April 5 (March 19, 2008)
Falls City junior high runs well in Goliad relays (March 12, 2008)
Floresville Police Department holds fishing... (March 12, 2008)
Jaguars defeat Marion (March 12, 2008)
Mustang Gals bring home trophy (March 12, 2008)
Poth runner earns scholarship Stephen F. Austin (March 12, 2008)
Poth sends first powerlifter to state meet (March 12, 2008)
Floresville tennis team wins at Fairchild tournament (March 5, 2008)
Jaguar Classic tourney ushers in softball season (March 5, 2008)
Poth Pirettes finish as state runner-up (March 5, 2008)
Poth wraps up first powerlifting season (March 5, 2008)
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS (February 27, 2008)
Beavers win area championship (February 27, 2008)
La Vernia wins bi-district, area (February 27, 2008)
Lady Mustangs fall in regional semifinal (February 27, 2008)
Pirettes to defend title at state tournament (February 27, 2008)
Poth track makes good start (February 27, 2008)
East Central swim team breaks records (February 20, 2008)
Floresville tennis team wins in Beeville (February 20, 2008)
Lady Bears win area championship (February 20, 2008)
Lady Mustangs win bi-district, area championships (February 20, 2008)
NASCAR fans see season under way as Daytona... (February 20, 2008)
Wrestling returns to South Texas (February 20, 2008)
Floresville junior high team captures back-to-back... (February 13, 2008)
National Signing Day (February 13, 2008)
Pirettes blow out Lady Badgers (February 13, 2008)
Tennis teams excel (February 13, 2008)
Falls City Beaverettes win tight game at home (February 6, 2008)
Floresville’s tennis teams compete in spring tourney (February 6, 2008)
La Vernia powerlifting teams compete in Kenedy... (February 6, 2008)
Wilson County Lacrosse Club almost ready for action (February 6, 2008)
Lady Bears defeat Luling 66-41 in district game (January 30, 2008)
Mantei, Ledford, and Whitley lead onslaught (January 30, 2008)
Poth Powerlifting (January 30, 2008)
Tigers plan exhibition games (January 30, 2008)
Canada’s 20 points not enough to beat Poth (January 23, 2008)
Dziuk and Pirates put away Mustangs (January 23, 2008)
Soccer league registers children (January 23, 2008)
East Central wins thriller over Highlands Owls (January 16, 2008)
Lady Brahmas fall to Randolph (January 16, 2008)
Poth Pirates honored with all-district awards (January 16, 2008)
Register for Poth Little League (January 16, 2008)
Ginobili back just in time for Spurs (January 9, 2008)
Golf club offers winter oasis (January 9, 2008)
Jaguars win on parents’ night (January 9, 2008)
La Vernia overpowers Somerset (January 9, 2008)
Basketball tourney planned in Austin (January 2, 2008)
Grizzlies win award (January 2, 2008)
La Vernia racer gets full ride for 2008 (January 2, 2008)
Lady Bears defeat Lytle girls (January 2, 2008)
Lady Mustangs get win over Lady Brahmas (January 2, 2008)
