Front porches are for sitting and relaxing, visiting with friends or family, perhaps whiling away a Sunday afternoon. They’re places of respite and welcome. Unless you encounter an unexpected — and unwanted — visitor, as Amanda Placek did at the end of April. While carrying groceries into the house around noon April 30, juggling shopping and keys, she discovered a... READ MORE >
“Yes, we want affordable housing. No, we don’t want 40-foot lots.” Floresville Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman Philip Vipond was outlining the reason the commission voted to deny a request by Flobak Ltd. to rezone 75.58 acres on U.S. 181 in Floresville’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) north of the city; the site is on a portion of the Jalou Ranch property... READ MORE >
In the event that new Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) CEO Aaron Wagner is unable to fulfill his duties, or leaves his role, Jessica Moore — the utility’s new chief financial officer — will step into the role on an interim basis. “I’m trying to ensure, moving forward, to give the board a stopgap, so there’s no void... READ MORE >
Some Wilson County property owners will be receiving refunds — and the total comes to more than $2 million. It was a request from a neighboring county for a report that first alerted Wilson County Tax Assessor-Collector Dawn Polasek Barnett that something was amiss. “Guadalupe County reached out for reports related to SB2,” Barnett told the Wilson County News. Senate... READ MORE >
Texas musicians Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager — “Dos Borrachos” — will close La Vernia’s “Red White & Boom” Fourth of July celebration with a bang. The two friends and collaborators released the fruits of their collaboration, “Dos Borrachos” in 2019. Expect a party on the stage and in the La Vernia City Park, as the two headline the city’s... READ MORE >
The 2024 Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show has come and gone, and left some exhibitors with big smiles — and big payouts! The show was held March 8-9. Oscar Gamez had a stellar show, taking the Grand Champion and showmanship titles in the broiler competition, improving on his 2023 effort, where he took the Reserve title in broilers. Gamez also earned the... READ MORE >
Made in the USA, and now ready to begin serving Floresville. A new transformer, delivered April 11, was built in Virginia and traveled overland to Floresville. “Everything went smoothly, once it got here,” Aaron Wagner, Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) CEO, told the Wilson County News April 15. The transformer has been installed at the utility’s substation on... READ MORE >
The Wilson County News invites candidates facing opposition for area city council and school board seats on the May 4 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, April 24. This is a free service we provide for voter information. This is restricted to candidates in... READ MORE >
The Wilson County News invites candidates facing opposition for area city council and school board seats on the May 4 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, April 24. This is a free service we provide for voter information. This is restricted to candidates in... READ MORE >
Are you ready? Do you have your eclipse glasses? Last October, we had the chance to view an annular, or “ring of fire” eclipse, when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but doesn’t completely cover the sun. Next Monday, April 8, will be a different experience, weather permitting. A huge portion of the United States — from Maine... READ MORE >
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