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August 30, 2022
LEMING — Nearby fields and pastures today are quiet, but long ago, they rang with clashing swords, booming cannons, and...
August 30, 2022
Floresville South Elementary School fifth-grader Dylan Castillo, a ball boy for the Floresville High School varsity team, leads the Tigers...
August 30, 2022
[Video below] The Floresville City Council approved a property-tax rate and a $16 million budget that includes an assistant city...
August 30, 2022
[Video below] A plan that will provide more buildings on Connally Memorial Medical Center property was presented at the Aug....
August 23, 2022
Harold Hevner of Floresville saw this thunderhead as storms brought thunder and lightning to the area Aug. 18; it looked...
‘The Press Room’ Ep. 6 explores WCN Aug. 24 topics
The Press Room is produced by the Wilson County News' WCN TV. In this week's episode of The Press Room,...
Wilson County commissioners declare border invasion
Wilson County commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution that “recognizes” the state’s southern border “is suffering an invasion.” The resolution...


FEDC members ‘recommend’ $2.15 million budget for 2022-23
[Video below] Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) board members officially recommended a budget of $2,147,082 for the corporation at their...
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Poth varsity Pirettes place first in Floresville meet
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Classmates reunite at 29th Beaver Roundup
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Mustangs stomp Lions
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Longoria retires after 20 years with City of Floresville
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Judith S. Smith
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Register to vote in November electionFree Access
Texas Secretary of State John Scott encourages all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by...
Secretary Scott Encourages Eligible Texans to Register to Vote by October 11
AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State John Scott today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered...


Dillingham will be 81st District judge; Cuellar primary runoff race for Democratic nomination too close to call
As of press time May 27, the primary runoff election May 24 between Democratic Party contenders for U.S. representative, District...
May 24 primary runoff unofficial results
(Numbers reflect Wilson County votes only) Democratic Party U.S. Representative, District 15 Ruben Ramirez, 373 Michelle Vallejo, 385 Lt. Governor...
Terry Dennis Henderson
11-12-1946 – 8-11-2022 Widower of Pennie Ann Henderson; father of Corey Travis Henderson and wife Cathy, Ryan James Henderson,...
Judith S. Smith
8-23-1944 – 8-28-2022 Widow of Graham J. Smith; mother of Scott Broadus (Julie), Laney Haack (Colt), Jay Smith (Marci),...
Kelly D. Whitley
9-8-1983 – 8-26-2022 Daughter of Elton and Deborah Whitley; sister of Warren Whitley and wife Bethany; and aunt of...
Allen Neil ‘Fuzzy’ Wiederstein
1-6-1953 – 8-24-2022 Husband of Kathy Schumann Wiederstein; father of DeAnne Hulett and husband Ronnie and Michael Wiederstein and...


Santos ‘Sandy’ Lopez Elizondo (Garcia)
Santos “Sandy” Lopez Elizondo (Garcia) earned her wings and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by immediate family on Saturday,...


Gilbert Sylvester Strzelczyk
Gilbert Sylvester Strzelczyk entered eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at the age of 76. Gilbert was born Dec....


Terry Dennis Henderson
Terry Dennis Henderson passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, at the age of 75. Terry...


Judith S. Smith
It is with profound sadness that the family of Judith Marie Smith announces her peaceful passing on Sunday, Aug. 28,...


The ‘pandemic’ that we taxpayers continue to pay for
Question: When will this pandemic end? Answer: When it is no longer politically useful. In the good news department: Dr....


Are we headed for a civil war?
Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Readers can respond to Star’s column by emailing...


Classmates reunite at 29th Beaver Roundup
The 29th Annual Beaver Roundup was held in the Falls City Community Hall on Saturday, Aug. 6, with many former...


Tigers dominate Voks
The Floresville High School varsity Tigers hosted the Lanier Voks in the “Peanut Butter Bowl” — the game where the...


Mustangs stomp Lions
The 2022 Texas High School football season kicked off for the Nixon- Smiley Mustangs with 587 yards of offense and...


AGRICULTURE & OUTDOORS
A church friend last Sunday asked if I were ready for dove season. I fibbed and said, “You bet!” He...
Are you ready to hunt? Dove, teal, alligator seasons open in early September
Texas hunters, it’s almost time for dove, teal, and alligator seasons! Dove season opens Thursday, Sept. 1 in some parts...
Labor Day 2022: America’s workforce is stronger than ever
On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America's workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate....
What’s a mother’s love for the motherland?
What does it mean to love one's country? In the current crisis, it is blazingly clear that the Ukrainians love...


This week’s videos: 8/31/2022
The following meetings include Wilson County News video coverage and meeting coverage in the Wilson County News 8/31/22 edition as...
This week’s videos: 8/24/2022
The following meetings include Wilson County News video coverage and meeting coverage in the Wilson County News 8/24/22 edition as...





















