A Floresville man is in custody after allegedly shooting a vehicle driving by his house. Floresville police officers responded to a report of a shooting Feb. 24 in the 1000 block of Fifth Street. Two victims stated that they had been driving their vehicle Sunday afternoon in the location, when someone shot out their back window, according to Floresville police […]

(StatePoint) For many people, owning a home is the American dream, and the single biggest financial investment they will ever make. With the stakes so high, in addition to picking out the perfect property, it’s critical to have the right insurance. While homeowners may start out with the right amount when they first purchase their home, over time, their policy […]

A new online scam is making the rounds, which seems to involve both PayPal and Google. Nelda Oakley of Floresville was attempting to use money from her PayPal account Feb. 18, but was asked to supply identifying information that she was unwilling to provide. So she searched on Google for a contact number for PayPal. She called the number she […]

Floresville has received a $250,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture for revitalizing its downtown sidewalks. The grant will help the city make the sidewalks compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Floresville Economic Development Corp. is providing a $50,000 match to the grant. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, March 1, at 1 p.m. in front of the Arcadia […]

The Floresville Independent School District invites the community to see the work of its talented young artists at The Big Art Day! on Thursday, March 7. This student collaboration and exhibit will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the FISD Conference Room at 1200 Fifth St. in Floresville.

Millions of individuals and families can have their tax returns filed free. The IRS sponsors two programs with thousands of sites across the country, available to people with lower and moderate incomes: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: The VITA program offers free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers who generally earn $55,000 or less. Tax Counseling for the Elderly: TCE is […]

SAN ANTONIO — City Base Commons, a new 50,000-square-foot retail development, is set to open on the Brooks campus this summer. Located on Southeast Military Drive, City Base Commons occupies 9 acres and will feature a tenant mix that includes restaurants, retail, and medical offices. Built by local developer GFR Development Services, City Base Commons is 80-percent preleased with an […]