Wilson County News

01/28/2025

Poth Hermann Sons Lodge #272-2 will meet quarterly instead of monthly. All members are welcome to attend. Each meeting ends with cash prizes. Adjust your calendar and join the next meeting on Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m., at Hermann Sons Building.

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01/28/2025

More than just a Christmas card

Christmas cards bring with them warm and fuzzy feeling shared between friends and family during the holidays. One card that I received this year shared a recipe that will warm your insides. Thomas Jefferson’s Favorite Bread Pudding 1-quart scalded milk 1/2-pound butter, melted 2 ounces brandy 10 eggs, whipped 2 pounds of 1/2 inch cubed stale bread 2 1/2 cups […]
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KITCHEN Korner Christmas cards bring with them warm and fuzzy feeling shared between friends and family during the holidays. One card that I received this year shared a recipe that will warm your insides. Thomas Jefferson’s Favorite Bread Pudding 1-quart scalded milk 1/2-pound butter, melted 2 oun...

01/28/2025

Insuring the past, protecting the future! Let your realtor or lender know you'd like to close with Murray Guaranty Title.

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01/28/2025

Soto celebrates 86th birthday

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Geneva Soto of Stockdale celebrates her 86th birthday with her six children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren on Jan. 4!Please share your celebrations with readers! Email photos to [email protected], or from the “gowilson” phone app under “Share It!” Keep up with what’s happ...

01/28/2025

Local oak tree stands as tribute to Sam Fore Jr.

Clarence Ehlers shares the story of Sam Fore Jr. and his tree from an article written by Roy L. Swift and published by the Texas State Historical Association on Jan. 1, 1995. “There is an oak tree on the Floresville Methodist Church property with a plaque at the base of the tree. The plaque states, ‘This tree was given by […]
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This beautiful oak tree stands proudly on the Floresville Methodist Church property as a tribute to “Mr. Democrat of South Texas” Sam Fore Jr. COURTESY/Clarence EhlersClarence Ehlers shares the story of Sam Fore Jr. and his tree from an article written by Roy L. Swift and published by the Texas ...

01/27/2025

Squeak's Convenience Store ore wishes everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!

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01/27/2025

Sinclair Elementary choir honors Martin Luther King Jr.

The Sinclair Elementary School Choir performs songs for the East Central Independent School District board of trustees meeting Jan. 16 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday was celebrated nationwide on Jan. 20. The school is located at 6126 Sinclair Road in San Antonio.
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ERIC MORENO/CorrespondentThe Sinclair Elementary School Choir performs songs for the East Central Independent School District board of trustees meeting Jan. 16 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday was celebrated nationwide on Jan. 20. The school is located at 6126 Sinclair Road in San Ant...

01/27/2025

“For roads and pads, fence lines, select fill, root plowing and more, try AQS”
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01/27/2025

ESD 4’s Stephen Harper named EMS Leader of the Year

Stephen Harper, M.D., deputy medical director of the San Antonio Fire Department and medical director of several emergency response departments in the San Antonio area, has been named Texas EMS Leader of the Year. Harper received the award from the Texas Department of State Health Services at the annual Texas EMS Conference held in November in Fort Worth. Harper serves […]
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Texas EMS Leader of the Year Dr. Stephen Harper (third from left) is joined in celebrating his award by Wilson County Emergency Services District 4 staff members Lt. Pete Balderas (l-r), Capt. Lee Posey, EMS Director David Adams, Lt. Stephanie Garcia, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kels...

01/27/2025

Come on down Thursday, Feb. 6, and enjoy some toe-tappin' tunes with Sean O’Brian and the Floresville Opry House Band! 🎵 Don't miss out on a night filled with classic country music and good ol' fashioned fun - reserve your tickets today! 🎟️🤩

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01/27/2025

Falls City Cheerleaders are State Champions

The Falls City High School Cheerleaders won their third straight UIL State Spirit Championship with a score of 98.13, capturing the Conference 2A D2 Championship title Jan. 16, in Fort Worth. It was a clean sweep for the cheer squad, winning Band Chant Award, Crowd Leading Award, and Fight Song Award. This was also their third year in a row […]
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Photos by MARIAN LASKOWSKI/ContributorThe Falls City High School Cheerleaders won their third straight UIL State Spirit Championship with a score of 98.13, capturing the Conference 2A D2 Championship title Jan. 16, in Fort Worth. It was a clean sweep for the cheer squad, winning Band Chant Award, Cr...

01/27/2025

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01/27/2025

Joshua D. Brown DRT chapter inducts new members

The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) celebrated Christmas with a luncheon held at the Riverhill Country Club on Dec. 3. A delicious buffet lunch was enjoyed by members and guests, along with music of the season provided by cellist Karen Isenhower. A silent auction was held to benefit the scholarship fund, and […]
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New members (l-r) Sherry Watts and Allison Watts of Medina, Mary Ebersole of San Antonio, Betty Sales of Kerrville, Cindy Brockwell of Boerne, Debra Zerr of Hondo, Diana Medina of Sabinal, Sarah McConnell of Boerne, and Cynthia Schleyer of Boerne were inducted at the Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the D...

01/26/2025

READ ALL OVER WINNER

Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to [email protected]. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.
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Rosa Cordes and Yolie Rodriguez Saenz attend the Southeastern Conference Quarterfinals Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., with their Wilson County News in hand. The Floresville natives enjoyed a great game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Arizona State U...

01/26/2025

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01/26/2025

MEETING WATCH

View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. 4A Corp. Jan. 16, FEDC Jan. 13 Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, Jan. 13, 9-10:27 a.m. Actions: •Approved the consent agenda, including the minutes for the December 2024 meeting and $271,225.55 in bills paid •Approved a modification to Mission Square 457B supplemental retirement […]
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View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. 4A Corp. Jan. 16, FEDC Jan. 13 Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (Eastern Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, Jan. 13, 9-10:27 a.m. Actions: •Approved the consent agenda, including the mi...

01/26/2025

WCRSP wraps up 2024, prepare for Feb. meeting

Wilson County Retired School Personnel (WCRSP), a local chapter of Texas Retired Teacher Association, rolls out the last of the 648 books to county school districts to complete their 2024 book project. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1304 Third St. in Floresville, directly across the […]
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COURTESY/Bonnie RiceWilson County Retired School Personnel (WCRSP), a local chapter of Texas Retired Teacher Association, rolls out the last of the 648 books to county school districts to complete their 2024 book project. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Fir...

01/26/2025

Winter forecast closes schools, opens warming centers

Winter, when it does visit our part of the country, packs a punch — and that’s exactly what it’s done this week! Frigid temperatures settled in Sunday night, with Monday dawning in the 20s, but wind chill making it feel much colder. With the threat of ice accumulation Tuesday, Jan. 21, threatening road safety, all area school districts announced Monday […]
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A small but dedicated audience, bundled in hats, coats, blankets, and more and sipping hot coffee and cocoa to ward off the freezing temperatures outside, settles in at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville Jan. 20 to watch the rabbit judging as the 2025 Wilson County Junior Liv...