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Early voting gets underway in city, school board elections

Early voting for the May 4 local elections began April 22 and will continue through Tuesday, April 30. Registered voters in certain incorporated cities and school districts have an opportunity to cast ballots for members of their city council or school board at this time. Because the Wilson County Election Office is not conducting any of the local elections, voting... READ MORE >

Deadline is May 15 to protest property appraisals

Property owners: Did you receive a “Notice of Appraised Value” in the mail this month? Do you have questions or disagree with the proposed appraised value of your property? The Wilson County Appraisal District and those of other counties in Texas are responsible for determining the market value of your property as of Jan. 1. Market value is the price... READ MORE >

Early voting begins April 22 for local offices

Early voting for the May 4 local elections begins Monday, April 22, and continues through Tuesday, April 30. Registered voters in certain incorporated cities and school districts will have an opportunity to cast ballots for members of their city council or school board. Because the Wilson County Election Office is not conducting any of the local elections, voting will be... READ MORE >

Floresville High School to stage ‘Shattered Dreams’ April 19

Floresville community members may hear sirens and see emergency vehicles at Floresville High School Friday morning, April 19. But don’t be alarmed. To help educate students about the dangers of drinking and driving, Floresville High School is hosting “Shattered Dreams” on campus that morning. A dramatization of an alcohol-related crash will begin around 10:42 a.m. Residents can expect to see... READ MORE >

Transformer delivery may impact traffic on U.S. 181 in Floresville

Drivers traveling U.S. 181 to and from Floresville are encouraged to use caution this afternoon, April 11, while driving through Floresville. A large, heavy load is on its way from north of the city, bringing a transformer to the Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) substation on A Street near 10th Street (U.S. 181). Traffic flow may be impacted,... READ MORE >

East Central student one of four found in house fire

The community continues to mourn the death of an East Central Independent School District student who died March 8 reportedly in a house fire. The victim, 13-year-old Alfredo “Freddie” Pescador Jr., was a student at Heritage Middle School in the East Central Independent School District. His body was among four pulled from the rubble of a house on Wrangler Run... READ MORE >

DeHoyos arrested on murder charge

A murder suspect has been arrested, thanks to combined efforts among area law-enforcement agencies. A warrant for the arrest of Shandi DeHoyos of Floresville was issued March 14 following an investigation by the Texas Rangers and the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office into a June 2022 homicide. According to Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Clint Garza, Wilson County sheriff’s investigators... READ MORE >

La Vernia ISD, community mourn teen’s passing

The La Vernia Independent School District is mourning the sudden passing March 21 of a La Vernia High School student, Weslyn Cade Corley, a member of the school’s wrestling team. “This is a very difficult time for his family, our school, and the community, and we ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers,” said Superintendent Hensley... READ MORE >

Enjoy the 17th annual South Texas Home and Garden Show this Saturday!

Grab your friends, your spouse, your kids, your parents, or in-laws — or out-laws — and head over to Floresville this Saturday to enjoy the 17th annual South Texas Home and Garden Show! There’s something for everyone at this free annual event on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Floresville Event Center. From stocking up... READ MORE >

ESD 1 moves ahead with plans for new Stockdale fire station

Wilson County Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1) is beginning the process of building a new station to serve the Stockdale area. The district began annexing the area formerly served by the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department last November, following voter approval. Firefighting services began immediately, along with discussions with the city of Stockdale regarding use or possible purchase of the... READ MORE >