Meeting Agendas
· Floresville Electric Light & Power Nov. 25
Reunions
· Gregorio & Ana Esparza Homecoming Reunion
Movie Reviews
· ‘The Fourth Kind’—Believe it or not!
Sports
· Beavers beat La Villa, advance in playoffs
· Football Scoreboard 2009
· Poth Pirettes make return trip to state tournament
· Poth Pirettes to play for state title
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
Agriculture Today
· Peewee champion rides tall in saddle
· Phase two of cattle trich program begins Jan. 1
· Rainfall Report for Nov. 19-20
Outdoors
· Fishing report
Business
· CMMC announces new leadership
· Kids can gain life skills through drama program
South TX Living Features
· From Texas heat... to British chill
Home, Health, and Family
· Benefit dinner, dance, poker tournament to help Flores
· Chihuahua Trail Art Show winners announced
· Local foster youth give thanks
Occasions
· Popham, Bailey to wed in February
· Shodrock, Felux united in marriage
· Vonturs celebrate 50th anniversary
Editorial
· CCHD questioned over funding of pro-abortion and homosexual organizations
· No Global Warming - What Next?
· We Win, They Lose
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
Funeral Notices
· Allen J. Jacques
· Rev. Victor Carrillo
Video Vault
· Watch out for asps...
Front Page Archive
· Front page November 18, 2009
Pavliska to perform in solo piano recital November 17, 2009
Ellen Pavliska of Floresville, an accomplished 17-year-old pianist, will perform a solo recital on Saturday, Nov. 21, in the San Antonio Tuesday Musical Club, located at 7355 N. St. Mary’s St. in San Antonio. It will begin at 4 p.m. and is open to the public.
(More) 'Read It Forward' November 10, 2009
Students at La Vernia Primary School have been having a “howling” good time. Of the 650 students, 548 have read the book After Happily Ever After, Mr. Wolf Bounces Back and have read it forward to others in the community. The goal is for all students to read the book by Christmas.
(More) Career Day set at Floresville High School
November 3, 2009
The Floresville High School Career and Technical Department will host a Career Day Friday, Nov. 6, for all high school students, grades nine through 12. Guest speakers will be from local businesses and the surrounding areas.
(More) 4-H Club members honored November 3, 2009
The St. Hedwig 4-H Club is honored to have two of its members, Levi Hevner and Jared Pieniazek, awarded the Gold Star. Both young men are active members of the 4-H and are juniors at East Central High School.
(More) Young to be honored as outstanding educator
October 27, 2009
Connie Young will be honored as the “2009 Outstanding High School Division Art Educator” by the Texas Art Education Association. The awards presentation will take place at the first general session of the organization’s annual conference on Friday, Nov. 13, from 2-4 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Reunion Center in Dallas.
(More) Vourtsanis receives awards October 27, 2009
Alexander Vourtsanis, a student at James Martin High School in Arlington, has received an AP Scholar with Distinction award from the College Board for exemplary college-level achievement on advanced-placement program examinations. He also received the Outstanding Musician award for violin at the high school all-state string workshop held at the University of Texas at Austin during Longhorn Music Camp June 17-20.
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Archived Youth and School
Entries sought for Kiddie Parade (September 29, 2009)
Sarah Nina Treviño reflects on reign as Peanut... (September 29, 2009)
Jaskinia graduates with doctorate (September 22, 2009)
Postert named Miss Teen Floresville (September 22, 2009)
... (September 15, 2009)
Tejada, Rennspies to perform with SA Symphony (September 15, 2009)
Teachers help students learn at an early age (September 8, 2009)
Walden and choir group enjoy Hawaii (September 8, 2009)
Floresville cheerleaders attend camp in Austin (September 1, 2009)
Home-school civics class discusses police,... (September 1, 2009)
Poth High School One-act play heads Vanderbilt (March 31, 2009)
Ready to take on the world (March 31, 2009)
Custom Graduation Announcements 2009 (March 25, 2009)
Local quilt lessons pay off in Laredo (March 24, 2009)
Odyssey of the Mind sends students on journey... (March 24, 2009)
A home run for the free enterprise system (March 17, 2009)
La Vernia teens to implement Teens in the... (March 17, 2009)
Showing a buzz of support, Community surrounds... (March 17, 2009)
Ellen Pavliska to perform with San Antonio Symphony (March 10, 2009)
La Vernia students celebrate reading (March 10, 2009)
Sacred Heart Catholic School ‘09 Valentine Court (March 4, 2009)
Nixon-Smiley students attend FCCLA conference (March 3, 2009)
Local youth enjoys trip of lifetime (February 25, 2009)
Mondragon is spelling champ (February 25, 2009)
Poth teacher Gina Falcon receives VFW award (February 25, 2009)
Summer program offers college prep (February 25, 2009)
TxDOT campaign offers internship (February 25, 2009)
Anderson is VFW’s ‘teacher of the year’ (February 18, 2009)
Middle school plans spring summit (February 18, 2009)
Perez lands starring role (February 18, 2009)
Sacred Heart students celebrate Catholic Schools... (February 18, 2009)
Weather fan enjoys frozen north (February 18, 2009)
Floresville ISD accepting GT nominations (February 11, 2009)
Local scholar witnesses inauguration (February 11, 2009)
Phelps deserves second chance (February 11, 2009)
Stockdale places 2nd (February 11, 2009)
East Central initiates ‘BlackOut Drunk Driving’ (February 3, 2009)
Floresville Chess Club finishes first (February 3, 2009)
Kids who care (February 3, 2009)
Locks of Love (February 3, 2009)
Texting has its place — but not in school (February 3, 2009)
Waclawczyk makes dean’s list (February 3, 2009)
Adkins girl in pageant (January 28, 2009)
Children’s Vegetable Garden to begin (January 28, 2009)
Doris Duke honored as ‘Teacher of the Year’ (January 28, 2009)
OMG parents need a texting guide (January 28, 2009)
‘09 Peanut Festival court needed (January 28, 2009)
CCD students hold Christmas Pageant (January 22, 2009)
East Central band competes (January 22, 2009)
King’s legacy lives on (January 22, 2009)
Local 4-H members participate in District... (January 22, 2009)
Sacred Heart School announces Valentine queen,... (January 22, 2009)
Stockdale’s Winter Wonderland (January 22, 2009)
Chess club invites new members (January 13, 2009)
Lynette Quiroga is Miss Teen Floresville Inter... (January 13, 2009)
Melissa Bednarz wins local pageant (January 13, 2009)
Service and sacrifice by America’s veterans... (January 13, 2009)
Year in review... Students’ accomplishments... (January 6, 2009)
Youth photo workshops planned (January 6, 2009)
Service and sacrifice by America’s veterans... (December 31, 2008)
St. Hedwig 4-H has Christmas party (December 31, 2008)
‘Piggy banks’ help stock show participants (December 31, 2008)
Floresville Elementary School gives books... (December 23, 2008)
Tejano Conjunto poster artists sought (December 23, 2008)
Titus Shanks, Josiah Kufus triumph at chess tourney (December 23, 2008)
Why America’s veterans should be honored (December 23, 2008)
Christmas poem (December 18, 2008)
Cadets enter physical fitness competition (December 17, 2008)
Caleb Blandford named to All-Star Rodeo Team (December 17, 2008)
East Central ISD participates in filming (December 17, 2008)
Poth Junior High given prestigious 2008 award (December 17, 2008)
Stockdale elementary gets to play in the snow (December 17, 2008)
La Vernia bands plan concert (December 10, 2008)
SAT test preparation begins Jan. 6 (December 10, 2008)
Send origami to decorate WCN Christmas tree (December 10, 2008)
Crowder makes president’s list (December 2, 2008)
Dec. 11 - Deadline to enroll for SISD’s credit... (December 2, 2008)
Poth honor rolls (December 2, 2008)
Students get creative putting character into action (December 2, 2008)
War survivors speak with students (December 2, 2008)
Children can get a phone call from Santa (November 25, 2008)
DeLaGarza, Mayorga are students of the month (November 25, 2008)
EC schools receive many TAKS awards (November 25, 2008)
FISD accepting nominations for GT program (November 25, 2008)
From the mouths of second-graders...How to... (November 25, 2008)
Golden Key inducts Elizabeth Kopecki (November 25, 2008)
Let your imagination unfold (November 25, 2008)
Catholic Life scholarships available (November 18, 2008)
Harmony library receives grant (November 18, 2008)
Stockdale producing more than good students,... (November 18, 2008)
‘08 Court of Glorious Gold — Coronation honors... (November 18, 2008)
A Veterans Day Poem (November 11, 2008)
Chess club captures first! (November 11, 2008)
East Central hosts Central American teachers (November 11, 2008)
East Central offers program for the deaf (November 11, 2008)
Shank inducted to honor society (November 5, 2008)
SHS fire safety poster winners (November 5, 2008)
Soldier thanks students for caring (November 5, 2008)
UTSA receives musical education grant (November 5, 2008)
Debate opens eyes, minds of students (October 28, 2008)
Lyssy, Stuart Floresville students of the month (October 28, 2008)
Mighty Bear Band marches to victory (October 28, 2008)
Poth gymnasts compete (October 28, 2008)
East Central FFA goes to nationals (October 21, 2008)
EC High School welcomes new ag teacher (October 21, 2008)
FHS welders provide a solution (October 21, 2008)
Girl Scouts celebrate in LV (October 21, 2008)
Chess club captures first place (October 14, 2008)
Former EC FFA members continue to lead at A&M (October 14, 2008)
Look it up in the dictionary (October 14, 2008)
Snakes alive. . . at EC High (October 14, 2008)
A Peanut Fairy Tale (October 7, 2008)
FHS band places second overall at marching contest (October 7, 2008)
La Vernia band makes debut at TMEA Jazz tryouts (October 7, 2008)
Leo Club supports the troops (October 7, 2008)
Essay contest for HS students (September 30, 2008)
Floresville Middle School students enhance learning (September 30, 2008)
Homecoming royalty reigns POTH (September 30, 2008)
Kate’s hope – a cure for diabetes (September 30, 2008)
Coastal Bend College summer graduates (September 23, 2008)
Floresville September students of the month... (September 23, 2008)
Trip to Japan an 'amazing' experience for... (September 23, 2008)
Grandson of Floresville man part of cast on... (September 16, 2008)
SA student to be seen on ‘Jeopardy!’ reunion... (September 16, 2008)
St. Hedwig 4-H holds first meeting (September 16, 2008)
Stockdale Elementary adopting ‘Go Green’ (September 16, 2008)
Awana year begins at First Baptist Church (September 9, 2008)
Local youth take part in Texas Brigades wildlife... (September 9, 2008)
Polish students visit Bandera (September 9, 2008)
Raising a joyful noise in Wales (September 9, 2008)
Deskin receives master’s degree (September 2, 2008)
Gonzales named All-American (September 2, 2008)
LVHS ice cream social (September 2, 2008)
Statewide contest for students in politics (September 2, 2008)
La Vernia cheerleaders attend summer camp (August 26, 2008)
Living with asthma: a true story (August 26, 2008)
Middle school plans trip to D.C. (August 26, 2008)
MOMS Club members visit fire department (August 26, 2008)
4-H Ambassadors visit commissioners court (August 19, 2008)
EC FFA plans family fun night (August 19, 2008)
Jennifer Kotzur makes world baton-twirling team (August 19, 2008)
La Vernia band ice cream social (August 19, 2008)
Schedule pickup at FMS (August 19, 2008)
Stockdale school lunch program (August 19, 2008)
FHS freshman orientation set for Aug. 19 (August 12, 2008)
Get ready for Stockdale High! (August 12, 2008)
Quick thought, actions help 8-year-old save... (August 12, 2008)
Schools offer reduced lunch (August 12, 2008)
Scouts earn badges at Bear Creek (August 12, 2008)
Tales of Old Texas (August 12, 2008)
Hats off to a great VBS! (August 5, 2008)
Library concludes reading program, recognizes... (August 5, 2008)
Poth High School to hold registration (August 5, 2008)
Rey Feo scholarship recipients (August 5, 2008)
SHS to hold orientation (August 5, 2008)
Trinity University offers student grants (August 5, 2008)
Dancers perform at Beaver Roundup (July 29, 2008)
Meet Wilson... (July 29, 2008)
Reading is fun! (July 29, 2008)
Register for school; Stockdale and Floresville (July 29, 2008)
Student receives national recognition (July 29, 2008)
East Central graduate earns scholarship (July 22, 2008)
Reading club hosts performers at events (July 22, 2008)
Stockdale mini-cheer camp set (July 22, 2008)
Students attend youth leadership conference (July 22, 2008)
Zoology CAN be fun! (July 22, 2008)
Castillo attends Harvard summit program (July 15, 2008)
East Central students excel (July 15, 2008)
Education foundation awards area students... (July 15, 2008)
Nixon receives scholarship (July 15, 2008)
Summer reading a success (July 15, 2008)
‘My toes are never still!’ (July 15, 2008)
East Central ISD is offering easy, stress-free... (July 8, 2008)
Rice can keep your college student healthy (July 8, 2008)
Scholarship deadline is Aug. 1 (July 8, 2008)
Singing praises (July 8, 2008)
VBS to be held at Marcelina Baptist (July 8, 2008)
Youth rally in Karnes County (July 8, 2008)
Floresville students visit Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2008)
Girl Scout Appreciation Week is in July (July 1, 2008)
Stockdale High School honor roll (July 1, 2008)
Summer reading program starts (July 1, 2008)
T.J. Burleson named National Merit Scholar (July 1, 2008)
Floresville cadets attend training (June 24, 2008)
Learning and eating; MOMS take children to... (June 24, 2008)
Nixon-Smiley honor roll (June 24, 2008)
Poth High School honor roll (June 24, 2008)
Students improve Stockdale arena in time for Jubilee (June 24, 2008)
Falls City honor roll (June 17, 2008)
Poth Junior High honor roll students (June 17, 2008)
Stockdale junior high announces honor roll (June 17, 2008)
Students receive rewards, honors (June 17, 2008)
‘Dancing Through the Decades’ (June 17, 2008)
Get reading with Wilson! (June 12, 2008)
Aguillon receives honor (June 10, 2008)
GVEC names contest winners (June 10, 2008)
Reading program at Falls City library (June 10, 2008)
St. Hedwig 4-H holds final meeting (June 10, 2008)
Stockdale library plans reading club (June 10, 2008)
Free summer meals at FISD (June 3, 2008)
NIE names teachers of the year (June 3, 2008)
Stockdale junior high band members compete (June 3, 2008)
Three members of Stockdale family earn graduate... (June 3, 2008)
TLU offers swim lessons (June 3, 2008)
Vacation Bible Schools planned (June 3, 2008)
Art students do well at competition (May 27, 2008)
FISD students of the month (May 27, 2008)
Nixon-Smiley ISD offers summer lunches (May 27, 2008)
Summer reading program set (May 27, 2008)
The Littlest Vaquero (May 27, 2008)
FC playschool program set for June (May 20, 2008)
Fifth at nationals! (May 20, 2008)
LV students earn state choir honors (May 20, 2008)
Stockdale credit by exam deadline May 30 (May 20, 2008)
Anderson competes in state meet (May 13, 2008)
East Central ISD names students for March, April (May 13, 2008)
Floresville Future Problem Solvers advance to state (May 13, 2008)
La Vernia students win at History Day (May 13, 2008)
Sacred Heart celebrates 75th anniversary of school (May 13, 2008)
Teaching with love (May 13, 2008)
Area youth celebrate special events (May 6, 2008)
Nixon-Smiley BPA to compete at nationals (May 6, 2008)
PTA art contest winners (May 6, 2008)
TLU to offer swim lessons (May 6, 2008)
Falls City ISD announces honor roll (April 29, 2008)
FMS announces NHS inductees (April 29, 2008)
La Vernia Elementary School Fun Run (April 29, 2008)
Stockdale Girl Scouts win statewide essay contest (April 29, 2008)
Chess club has successful tournament, takes... (April 22, 2008)
Stockdale ISD honor roll (April 22, 2008)
Wilson County 4-H holds fashion show (April 22, 2008)
Flying over La Vernia Vicki Tefteller flies in B-24 (April 15, 2008)
Jaclyn Campbell advances to national FCCLA... (April 15, 2008)
Neglected ball field comes to new life with... (April 15, 2008)
Odyssey of the Mind students advance to world... (April 15, 2008)
Whitman earns national honors (April 15, 2008)
Elementary school to host carnival (April 8, 2008)
Floresville theatre art students earn awards (April 8, 2008)
Poth Pirates Band wins UIL award (April 8, 2008)
Poth students do well in district UIL meet (April 8, 2008)
Akeroyd, Mantei students of month at FHS (April 1, 2008)
La Vernia High School band wins trophy (April 1, 2008)
LV students make all-region (April 1, 2008)
Poth schools invite gifted nominations (April 1, 2008)
Youth can become Junior Journalists (April 1, 2008)
Johnson will be ‘student ambassador’ to Japan (March 26, 2008)
La Vernia junior high band competes in regional... (March 26, 2008)
LeFrere receives nomination to Merchant Marine... (March 26, 2008)
Nixon-Smiley High School honor roll (March 26, 2008)
Thomas Parish to attend national medical forum (March 26, 2008)
EC names students of the month (March 19, 2008)
Falls City fourth six weeks honor rolls (March 19, 2008)
Journey from South Texas to Groesbeck is an... (March 19, 2008)
La Vernia school choir at contest (March 19, 2008)
Nixon-Smiley art students win at CBC (March 19, 2008)
Poth fourth six-weeks honor roll (March 19, 2008)
EC High School gets grant (March 12, 2008)
Hamilton is student of the month at Agape (March 12, 2008)
Stockdale students place in UIL band event (March 12, 2008)
Students celebrate National FFA Week (March 12, 2008)
Super Wife (March 12, 2008)
East Central among top in state (March 5, 2008)
Educators’ Top 20 Children’s Books (March 5, 2008)
Grant will help ‘grow’ service program (March 5, 2008)
LV students finish with perfections (March 5, 2008)
Wehmann earns Eagle Scout rank (March 5, 2008)
FISD names February students of month (February 27, 2008)
Floresville band students advance (February 27, 2008)
Getting hands-on veterinary experience (February 27, 2008)
La Vernia band competes (February 27, 2008)
Scholarships available for ECISD future teachers (February 27, 2008)
FHS celebrates Career and Technology Month (February 20, 2008)
National FFA Week set for Feb. 16-23 (February 20, 2008)
Poth student council members collect, donate items (February 20, 2008)
Student excels despite hardships (February 20, 2008)
Wright, Cobb students of month for February (February 20, 2008)
Buckley wins scholarship (February 13, 2008)
Nixon-Smiley High School honor roll (February 13, 2008)
Scouts participate in service projects (February 13, 2008)
‘Where in South Texas is Wilson?’ (February 13, 2008)
Falls City school announces first semester... (February 6, 2008)
Poth High School first semester honor roll (February 6, 2008)
Students make dean’s lists (February 6, 2008)
Traveling Teen (February 6, 2008)
Wilson County Junior Livestock and Baked Foods Show (February 6, 2008)
Cheer camp set for Feb. 2 (January 30, 2008)
Floresville Primary School announces honor roll (January 30, 2008)
Garcia, Moczygemba earn degrees (January 30, 2008)
Sacred Heart School announces Valentine candidates (January 30, 2008)
Stockdale High School honor roll (January 30, 2008)
Texas State announces dean’s list (January 30, 2008)
Agape names students of month (January 23, 2008)
Floresville High School names students of month (January 23, 2008)
Floresville Scouts to collect donations (January 23, 2008)
Stockdale High School first semester honor roll (January 23, 2008)
Students compete for All-State Band (January 23, 2008)
Cadets of the month (January 16, 2008)
Checking out Army artillery (January 16, 2008)
Chelsea Bippert in all-state band (January 16, 2008)
Students graduate, make dean’s list (January 16, 2008)
TLU invites high school seniors to visit (January 16, 2008)
Eagle Scout (January 9, 2008)
Good citizen (January 9, 2008)
The first day of cadet training (January 9, 2008)
VAL-U class plans health fair to inform peers,... (January 9, 2008)
ECISD offers free GED classes (January 2, 2008)
FISD names December students of the month (January 2, 2008)
Palo Alto College offers two-year teacher program (January 2, 2008)
Stockdale residents graduate from TLU (January 2, 2008)
