2020-05-13

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Severe storms across South Central Texas predicted for Friday night; flooding possible

Severe storms are predicted by the National Weather Service for Friday, May 15, across the Hill Country and South Central Texas. The threat has been expanded farther east to include most of the eastern Hill Country and I-35 corridor for the late Friday evening to early Saturday morning. Hail and damaging winds are the main threats. In addition to this […]

Wilson County’s latest COVID-19 update shows more recoveries

Wilson County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases stays the same, however recoveries continue as of May 14. See chart for details. Updates, as they are made available from DSHS, are posted to the county’s website, www.co.wilson.tx.us/ – click on “Information Regarding COVID-19″. Read next week’s Wilson County News for more information.

Hermilio Vasquez, Jr.

2-15-1982 – 5-12-2020 Son of Hermilio Vasquez, Sr. and Esther (Reyes) Vasquez; father of Denise Vasquez and Grace Vasquez, Josiah Vasquez, and Nathin Vasquez Visitation: Thursday, May 14, 5-8 p.m., at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon Rosary: Thursday at 6 p.m. Graveside Service: Friday, May 15, 11 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Nixon Interment: to follow at St. Joseph Catholic […]

Mobile COVID-19 testing May 17 in Elmendorf; registration required

Area residents can get COVID-19 tests this Sunday, May 17, in Elmendorf. Drive-through testing — by appointment only — will be offered at no cost at Elmendorf City Hall, 8304 F.M. 327 in Elmendorf, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is required and begins Friday, May 15. Visit txcovidtest.org or call 512-883-2400 to register. Participants will be screened for: […]

Update to time: Catch Thunderbirds in flight over Floresville May 13

*Update (5/13/2020, 10:10 am) – The flight will start at 2:20 p.m. with the fly over Floresville between 2:30-2:40 p.m. (Posted 5/12/2020, 7:25 pm) The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron will fly over the San Antonio area Wednesday, May 13, in a salute to Texas healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel on the front lines of […]

Mobile COVID-19 testing set for Floresville


Area residents can get COVID-19 tests Wednesday, May 20, in Floresville. Drive-through testing will be offered by appointment only. Registration is required. Visit txcovidtest.org or call 512-883-2400 to register. Registration begins Monday, May 18. Testing will be at Floresville High School, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To access the testing site, take 10th Street (U.S. 181) and turn onto […]

Wilson County COVID-19 case count increases

Wilson County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 2 as reported May 11. The county continues to report recoveries. See chart for details. Updates, as they are made available from DSHS, are posted to the county’s website, www.co.wilson.tx.us/ – click on “Information Regarding COVID-19”. Read next week’s Wilson County News for more information.

2020-05-13 E-Edition

Church services resume



As the coronavirus pandemic closed school campuses and businesses across the state, many wanted to seek comfort and wage their battle in communal prayer. But the COVID-19 crushed that solace, too. Although houses of worship were deemed “essential services” which could remain open, many churches suspended services, due to public health concerns, and the restriction limiting social gatherings to no […]

Halliburton facility closure includes Elmendorf plant



Following the layoff of 384 employees from the Halliburton Co. facility near Elmendorf, the company announced that it is closing the facility. Facility staff have been overseeing the Houston-based company’s Eagle Ford shale operations. Although this facility falls within San Antonio’s boundaries, a sand plant belonging to the company lies within the Alamo Junction Rail Park inside Elmendorf’s city limits. […]