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Hermann Sons opens dance classes Aug. 20-21
Hermann Sons Life School of Dance invites Wilson County residents between the ages of 3-18 to join them for “Come Dance With Me Try-It Night.”. •Tuesday, Aug. 20, 6-6:45 p.m., 12131 Loop 107, Adkins. •Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6-6:45 p.m., 122 Bluebonnet Road, La Vernia. No registration is necessary to...
Explore all 4-H has to offer at 4-H Kickoff Aug. 25
Youth interested in participating in 4-H can learn more about all the programs offered on Sunday, Aug. 25, as Wilson County AgriLife Extension presents its annual 4-H Kickoff. The event will take place from 2-4 p.m. in the Wilson County Expo & Community Center, 435 S.H. 97 in Floresville. Learn...
Democratic Party to host Vallejo Aug. 15
The Wilson County Democratic Party will host Michelle Vallejo, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, District 15, at its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15. Vallejo is a small business owner and community leader. Her family has run Pulga Los Portales, a local flea market and community hub in the Rio Grande Valley, for nearly 25 years, and she now runs the business with her dad.
Mass deportations would be a nightmare
Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! — The popular GOP slogan would tear millions of families apart, including mine. It would also be a moral, logistical, and economic disaster. There’s an image that’s stayed with me for weeks: A...
Library announces Ice Cream Freeze Off winners
The Wilson County Public Libraries annual Ice Cream Freeze Off took place on Saturday, July 6, at the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville. This was the final activity for their summer program, “Where the Adventure Begins.” This year the program broke several records, including 1,102 registered readers.
Rudy Q. Ramirez Jr.
Rudy Q. Ramirez Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 27, 2024, while being cared for by his loving wife and family, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Rudy was born on April 15, 1949, also known as “Tax Day,” as he liked to tell people in Floresville, Texas.
Will cutting crossovers make U.S. 181 safer?
Drivers and community members are frustrated after seeing a recent Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) project proposed for U.S. 181 at an Aug. 1 open house. TxDOT says the project could improve safety for drivers on U.S. 181, but attendees of the event were surprised at some of the things that TxDOT didn’t consider during the research phase of the project.
4-H Achievement Night glitters with golden stars, clovers
Outgoing 2023 Wilson County 4-H County Council President Kaitlin DeLarm and Treasurer Nicole Lee celebrate receiving the national 4-H “I Dare You” award. DeLarm also received the Outstanding Youth Award, and Lee also was recognized with the Gold Star Award.The stars — and clovers — were shining July 28 in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville, as 4-H Achievement Night was cele...
Back to School Market at Wilson Trade Days
Head over to Helton Nature Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, for the Wilson County Trade Days “Back to School Market.” Farmers and vendors will be set up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In honor of most children’s return to school, painting and customizing free backpacks will be available. Everyone is also encouraged to donate school supplies at the event.
Stockdale baseball athletes earn Academic All-State honors
The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association recently announced Academic All-State honors. Receiving recognition from Wilson County are two Stockdale High School athletes, Adam Hathaway and Mason Soefje. Congratulations!
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity:. Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Floresville police. •July 24, Alonso Hernandez, 28, of Floresville was arrested in the 1900 block of 10th Street...
Eat wild game and support county first responders
Folks who remember enjoying such victuals as venison, alligator, and quail at the annual wild game dinner benefiting the Floresville Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) are in for a treat. A wild game dinner is being planned for September as the first major fundraiser for the newly organized Wilson County First...
TxDOT proposing improvements to Hwy 181 in Bexar, Wilson counties
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing improvements to a stretch of US 181 in Bexar rand Wilson counties. The approximately seven-mile stretch of highway targeted starts at Palm Park Blvd and ends at Eagle Creek Ranch Blvd. TxDOT is planning to close the crossovers and install Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) lanes. In the future, this would mean that traffic from incoming and outgoing side streets must turn right first and then make a U-turn at the new location. All improvements would be constructed within the existing right of way.
Catherine ‘Cathy’ Kotzur
Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville!. Wife of Jerry Kotzur; mother of James Kotzur (Elisabeth); sister-in-law of Kenneth Kotzur; sister of Don Stevens (Alice) and Jeff Stevens; and daughter of the late Robert and Melba Stevens. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 6,...
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