The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Mobile Service Office program will offer free services to local communities in an effort to assist citizens with benefits on Monday, April 1, in Floresville, and Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2-3, in Seguin. At these service stops, a DAV National Service Officer schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans and retirees will […]

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Ardra N. Stepnay has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle […]

The next time you purchase a lottery scratch-off, consider the newest addition, the Veterans $2 Cash Lottery Scratch-off. Individuals who choose this particular ticket will support the Texas Veterans Commission Assistance Program, which assists the 150,000 Texas veterans with financial assistance, counseling, and housing assistance. For more information, call Richard Kreuser at 830-216-9456, ext. 131.

AACOG’s Alamo Area Agency on Aging is currently developing a 2014-16 Area Plan to address senior issues and will hold a focus group to develop a senior needs assessment on Thursday, April 4, from 9-11 a.m. in the Wilson County Courthouse Annex III at 1103 Fourth St. in Floresville. Discussions will center on the following: •Is there an integrated array […]

To the Citizens of Poth, I would like to talk to you this week about the master plan of the city involving our planning and zoning. We have weathered the Eagle Ford shale storm by adhering to our planning and zoning (P&Z) ordinance and our master plan without wavering. Yes, I did call the Eagle Ford shale oil boom a […]

STOCKDALE — As entities in the area prepare for May elections, the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) will not hold elections for school board positions. According to Stockdale ISD Superintendent Paul Darilek after the March 18 meeting, the board of trustees has canceled the election, since only the incumbents and recent appointees filed for their respective district placings. These include […]

U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Dalton R. Howton has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle […]

The La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department will hold a CPR AED class for the community Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m. in the volunteer fire department building at 12190 U.S. 87 West in La Vernia. Health-care provider courses will also be available upon request. The cost for classes begins at $35. For more information, contact Scott Burgess at 210-748-1695 or […]

The La Vernia Historical Association will hold a reception and meeting for all newcomers to the area on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the community room of the GVEC building at 13849 U.S 87 W. in La Vernia. A general overview of La Vernia’s history and an outline of opportunities to get involved will be presented, along with […]

FALLS CITY — The Falls City Independent School District board of trustees has chosen six of 21 applicants as finalists in its search for a superintendent, following a closed session during a March 20 special meeting. Superintendent’s Secretary Terry Crawford said following the meeting that the board has set April 10-11 as the two dates in which it will interview the […]