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The new Floresville Police Department building construction may be completed as early as the end of 2025, says Floresville’s Chief of Police Anthony Flores. Flores — who recently wrapped up his first year as chief — sat down with the Wilson County News to share an update about how things are going with construction, and what his goals are for […]

Veronica Romo-Arriaga (third from right) receives a plaque March 27 from members of the Floresville City Council and Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu, in recognition of her community involvement and “dedication to the citizens and community of Floresville.” The recognition was in conjunction with Women’s History Month.

Join Joseph Creek Homes and the Floresville Chamber of Commerce for a networking social on Thursday, May 8, from 5-7 p.m. Tacos, drinks, lawn games, and even a golf simulator will be available at the model home located at 108 Pradera Ridge Drive in Floresville. Take your business cards for a chance to win a door prize. Prospective new chamber […]

Parents and community members in Floresville took to social media to ask questions regarding rumors that a student may have been photographed by another student, or students, while in a restroom stall April 15 at Floresville Middle School. Floresville Independent School District (ISD) released a statement that same day regarding those concerns to middle school families. “I want to assure […]

Three San Antonio residents have been arrested following a traffic stop that netted a stolen vehicle and narcotics. In the early morning hours of April 9, Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jared Reynolds began to follow a vehicle, reported stolen in Bexar County, traveling south on U.S. 181 toward Floresville. According to the sheriff’s office, Reynolds began to coordinate a […]

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Wilson County and faces charges for sexual assault of a child, after traveling from California to meet a minor girl in Texas. On April 14, Wilson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Martinez was conducting a routine patrol in the early morning hours along F.M. 775 near Encino Drive south of La Vernia. He observed […]

Associate Judge Melissa DeGerolami of the Child Protection Court of South Central Texas (holding proclamation) gathers April 24 with child advocates from SJRC Belong and CASA of South Texas (Court Appointed Special Advocates), along with Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 firefighters and Wilson County employees, accompanied by Wilson County Pct. 4 Commissioner John “Scott” Akin as she reads a […]