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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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Ceremonies commemorate Battle of Medina
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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...

THE TIGERS ARE BACK!
Audio Article

August 30, 2022

Floresville South Elementary School fifth-grader Dylan Castillo, a ball boy for the Floresville High School varsity team, leads the Tigers...

Floresville OKs budget, tax rate
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August 30, 2022

[Video below] The Floresville City Council approved a property-tax rate and a $16 million budget that includes an assistant city...

Hospital board views proposed building plan
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August 30, 2022

[Video below] A plan that will provide more buildings on Connally Memorial Medical Center property was presented at the Aug....

STORMS BRING SPECTACULAR LIGHT SHOW
Audio Article

August 23, 2022

Harold Hevner of Floresville saw this thunderhead as storms brought thunder and lightning to the area Aug. 18; it looked...

Breaking News

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‘The Press Room’ Ep. 6 explores WCN Aug. 24 topics

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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

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Wilson County commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution that “recognizes” the state’s southern border “is suffering an invasion.” The resolution...

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Lions contribute to community

Lions contribute to community

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FEDC members ‘recommend’ $2.15 million budget for 2022-23

FEDC members ‘recommend’ $2.15 million budget for 2022-23

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[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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    Squirrelly behavior spurs thoughts on ‘tree rats’

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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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    POTH JUNIOR HIGH RUNNERS EXCEL

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    STORMS BRING SPECTACULAR LIGHT SHOW

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    Keep tabs on your taxes; attend some of these local public hearings

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    Santos ‘Sandy’ Lopez Elizondo (Garcia)

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Register to vote in November electionFree Access

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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

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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

Dillingham will be 81st District judge; Cuellar primary runoff race for Democratic nomination too close to call

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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

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(Numbers reflect Wilson County votes only) Democratic Party U.S. Representative, District 15 Ruben Ramirez, 373 Michelle Vallejo, 385 Lt. Governor...

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Funeral Notices

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Terry Dennis Henderson

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  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

Audio Article

  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

Audio Article

  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

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  1-6-1953 – 8-24-2022 Husband of Kathy Schumann Wiederstein; father of DeAnne Hulett and husband Ronnie and Michael Wiederstein and...

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Obituaries

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Santos ‘Sandy’ Lopez Elizondo (Garcia)

Santos ‘Sandy’ Lopez Elizondo (Garcia)

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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

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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

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

Judith S. Smith

Judith S. Smith

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

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The ‘pandemic’ that we taxpayers continue to pay for

The ‘pandemic’ that we taxpayers continue to pay for

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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?

Are we headed for a civil war?

Audio Article

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Readers can respond to Star’s column by emailing...

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South Texas Living

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Classmates reunite at 29th Beaver Roundup

Classmates reunite at 29th Beaver Roundup

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

People & Places

People & Places

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Sports and Youth

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Tigers dominate Voks

Tigers dominate Voks

Audio Article

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

Mustangs stomp Lions

Mustangs stomp Lions

Audio Article

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

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Agricultural & Outdoors

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AGRICULTURE & OUTDOORS

AGRICULTURE & OUTDOORS

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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

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Texas hunters, it’s almost time for dove, teal, and alligator seasons! Dove season opens Thursday, Sept. 1 in some parts...

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Blogs

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Labor Day 2022: America’s workforce is stronger than ever

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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?

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What does it mean to love one's country? In the current crisis, it is blazingly clear that the Ukrainians love...

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This week’s videos: 8/31/2022

This week’s videos: 8/31/2022

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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

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The following meetings include Wilson County News video coverage and meeting coverage in the Wilson County News 8/24/22 edition as...

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