Wilson County News

03/07/2025

Cold front brings weekend Fire Weather Watch for Wilson County, South Central Texas. Keep reading at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/cold-front-brings-weekend-fire-weather-watch-for-wilson-county-south-central-texas/

A forecast of breezy and dry weather behind a cold front this weekend has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday afternoon and evening for South Central Texas, and a Red Flag Warning for the western two-thirds of

03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

Sign up to donate blood at South Texas Home and Garden Show

Donate blood Saturday, March 22, at the South Texas Home and Garden Show! The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center bloodmobile will be at the Floresville Event Center during the show, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All blood donors will receive their choice of an e-gift card. Now’s the time to sign up for your donation slot! Call blood […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/sign-up-to-donate-blood-at-south-texas-home-and-garden-show/

SCAN TO REGISTERDonate blood Saturday, March 22, at the South Texas Home and Garden Show! The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center bloodmobile will be at the Floresville Event Center during the show, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All blood donors will receive their choice of an e-gift card. Now’s the time to...

03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

Motorcycle, pickup truck crash proves fatal

A Stockdale man is dead, following a crash Feb. 27 east of Floresville. According to the preliminary report by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol, a 2019 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling west on S.H. 97 around 6:30 a.m. last Thursday, when it was struck by a white Ford F-250 pickup truck traveling east on S.H. 97, which […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/motorcycle-pickup-truck-crash-proves-fatal/

Law-enforcement vehicles surround the scene in the early hours of Feb. 27 of a fatal crash between a Ford F-250 pickup truck and a Yamaha motorcycle on S.H. 97 at F.M. 539 east of Floresville. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. COURTESY/Texas Department of Public Safety A Stockda...

03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

From Katowice to Karnes City

Karnes City is a long way from Katowice, located in the Polish province of Silesia. But the Karnes County Courthouse was the place last week where Lukasz Kohut, member of the European Parliament representing Poland, and specifically Silesia, met with Silesians in Texas to foster cross-cultural relations and promote the cause of Silesia as a distinct region with its own […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/from-katowice-to-karnes-city/

Lukasz Kohut, a member of the European Parliament representing Poland, and specifically Silesia (third from left) presents a Silesian flag Feb. 27 to (l-r) Msgr. Frank Kurzaj, Elaine Mazurek Stephens, John William Moczygemba, and Tom Dupnick — all members of the Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundatio...

03/07/2025

Did you catch us on WCN Live #237? We chatted with Catherine Ortiz with Firstmark Credit Union and Paul Kirby winner of the Teacher of the Quarter. Remember to nominate your favorite educator for the next quarter by March 31, 2025 at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/edu!

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03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

Bears soccer goes 3-0 for the week

La Vernia varsity Bears soccer played three District matches last week, and won all three: •(2/24) def. San Antonio John F. Kennedy, 2-1 •(2/25) Gonzales, 3-1 •(2/28) L*ling, 10-0. The boys tallied 15 goals among these games and only conceded two, with junior Emiliano Perales tying former Bear Raul Rufino Villa for 41 goals in one season. Also leading the […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/bears-soccer-goes-3-0-for-the-week/

La Vernia Bears varsity soccer celebrates recent wins over San Antonio Kennedy, Gonzales, and L*ling. COURTESY/La Vernia ISDLa Vernia varsity Bears soccer played three District matches last week, and won all three: •(2/24) def. San Antonio John F. Kennedy, 2-1 •(2/25) Gonzales, 3-1 •(2/28) L*l...

03/06/2025

Round up the family and head over to the Nixon-Smiley Barn and Arena on U.S. 87 E. in Nixon this Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, and enjoy this year’s Nixon- Smiley Livestock Show! Keep reading at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/nixon-smiley-livestock-show-8/

Peyton Garcia, 13, displays the Grand Champion banner he earned in the 2024 Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show with his rabbit. A member of the Nixon 4-H Club and son of Jessica Garcia, he’ll be competing this Friday. COURTESYRound up the family and head over to the Nixon-Smiley Barn and Arena on U.S. 87...

03/06/2025

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03/06/2025

Lady Mustang powerlifters earn third at Regional meet

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, Feb. 26. Sixteen girls qualified for the Regional meet, and nine received medals. The team placed third out of 17 with 25 points behind Natalia’s 27 and Cotulla’s 38 points. Five girls will be lifting at the State meet. Representing Nixon-Smiley: sophomore Grace Gomez, freshman Ruby Mendez, […]
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Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang powerlifters are all smiles after competing at the Regional meet in Edinburg Feb. 26. VANESSA KIRBY/ContributorThe Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, Feb. 26. Sixteen girls qualified for the Regional meet, and nine received medal...

03/06/2025

Fire danger continues across South Central Texas through Thursday evening. Keep reading at https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/fire-danger-continues-across-south-central-texas-through-thursday-evening/

High fire danger continues today throughout Wilson County and South Central Texas. Caution is urged regarding outdoor activities, such as welding, that could lead to wildfires. The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio advises that near-critical fire weather conditions — including low relati...

03/06/2025

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03/06/2025

Pirates complete season as Regional Semifinal Champions

The Poth High School Pirate basketball team completed a stellar season, maintaining a winning season with Championships for District, Bi-District, Area, and Regional Semifinals. On Friday, Feb. 28, however, their season came to an end with what was a very close game against the Cole Cougars during the Regional Finals tournament in San Antonio. The Pirates ultimately fell, 44-47, losing […]
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The Poth Pirates celebrate their Regional Semifinal championship win over Taft Feb. 25 in George West. The Pirates defeated the Taft Greyhounds 56-51, earning their advancement to the Regional Finals tournament. JEFF LUNA/ContributorThe Poth High School Pirate basketball team completed a stellar sea...

03/06/2025

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03/06/2025

Floresville hosts annual John Velasquez Tournament

The Floresville High School varsity Tigers baseball program held the annual John Velasquez Tournament at home Feb. 27 through March 1. Gonzales, Navarro, John Jay, Pflugerville Connally, and Floresville competed in the tournament. The Tigers lost their first game against Navarro, 11-4. The Tigers regrouped and took both wins on day two of the tournament, beating Pflugerville Connally 13-2, and […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/floresville-hosts-annual-john-velasquez-tournament/

Floresville freshman Layton Latka (11) gets a flyball in the outfield. The Tigers held back challenging teams to a single win in the Feb. 27-March 1 John Velasquez Tournament. DAPHNI RIVERA/Daphni M. Rivera PhotographyThe Floresville High School varsity Tigers baseball program held the annual John V...