FLORESVILLE — Something big was going down. People who passed by the Maverick Grill at 6671 U.S. 181 the morning of May 19 couldn’t help but notice a concentration of Texas Department of Public Safety vehicles. And residents of the Creekwood subdivision off U.S. 181 not far away also had witnessed tactical vehicles and law officers gathering at various residences […]

Thieves struck “Texas Top Hands” legend Ray Sczepanik at his home in San Antonio — making off with approximately $15,000 of musical equipment. Sczepanik discovered early last week that his band trailer and house had been broken into, and all of his guitars, amplifiers, and accessories stolen. “The only thing I have left are my two mic stands, because they […]

After 104 years of banking history, the Wells Fargo storefront at 109 Dilworth Plaza in Poth took its last deposit at 12:01 p.m., May 17. “I told the tellers I wanted to be their last transaction, if possible,” said bank customer and Poth resident Ken Semlinger. They agreed and, after two other customers were served, they locked the front door […]

“This is just a discussion of citizens around a table.” That’s how Floresville City Attorney Chris Hugg described a May 16 workshop, whose intended purpose was to review and further discuss a number of proposed city ordinances. The public gathering was scheduled as a joint workshop of the Floresville City Council and the Floresville Planning & Zoning Commission. Neither body […]

Gilbert Lafuente, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s outreach coordinator for Wilson County, meets Floresville High School counselors (lr) Karissa Jarzombek and Annette Ehmsen May 10 to discuss student educational opportunities and provide them with graduation certificates and voter registration cards for graduating seniors.

Floresville police are back on track with their training classes, after all future training was put on hold earlier this month. Police Chief Lorenzo Herrera brought the matter before the Floresville City Council May 11, when he spoke during the citizens comments portion of the council meeting. He said he has had a training course scheduled since last August, and […]

Where are the county offices located? Wilson County Judge Richard L. “Dickie” Jackson answers the question at a May 17 Floresville Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting. He said that the veterans services and human resources offices, which moved into the courthouse after renovation was completed last year, will be moving to the building next door. That building previously housed the […]

The Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) Education Foundation awarded more than $12,500 for Spring 2017 innovative education grants. The following grants were selected for funding: •“Developing 21st Century Skills,” $2,500 — Barbara Akin, Brigit Lucas, Melinda Williams, and Kay Deagen •“Kinder Gardens,” $1,170 — Beverly Hummel, Kristi Stevens, and Rhea Rutland •“Intonation Renovation,” $4,480 — Theresa O’Canas •“Interactive Classroom: Study.com,” […]