Senate approves bill to rein in Lottery abuses


The Senate on Thursday gave unanimous approval to a bill that its author said is intended to send a clear message to the state lottery commission and any other state agencies who think they can defy the will of the legislature. SB 28, by Edgewood Senator Bob Hall, would outlaw the use of third-party couriers who buy lotto tickets on […]

La Vernia ISD special meeting

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Paul K. Bordovsky Sr.

•2-26-1932 – 1-31-2025 •Husband of Emily Bordovsky; father of Paul Bordovsky Jr. (Cindy), Cheryl Bordovsky, David Bordovsky (Margie), Jeanie Anderson (David), and Bruce Bordovsky (Diane); and brother of Helen Knipling (James) and Robert Bordovsky. •Visitation: Monday, March 17, 9 a.m., St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 605 E. Calvert St., Karnes City •Funeral Mass: Monday, 11 a.m., at the church •Interment: to […]

Boys basketball playoff updates

Congratulations to the boys basketball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area that have competed in the playoffs! Regional Finals tournament •Poth fell to Cole, 44-47– Feb. 28 Regional Semifinals •East Central fell to Brennan, 49-87 – Feb. 25 •Floresville fell to La Feria, 31-43 – Feb. 25 •Poth def. Taft, 56-51 – Feb. 25, George West HS, 6 […]

Fatality crash closes S.H.97 east of Floresville


Law-enforcement personnel are investigating a crash on S.H 97 at F.M. 539 in which one person has died. The crash, around 7 a.m Thursday, involved a motorcycle and a pickup. The highway was closed earlier to traffic and is now open to one lane only, alternating traffic in each direction. Members of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol […]