Wilson County News

11/01/2025

Elmendorf railroad collection grows

A large railroad car arrived in Elmendorf Oct. 7, not accompanied by the whistle of an engine or the clickety-clack of metal wheels, but transported on the back of a flatbed trailer. The move was accomplished by Dodson House Moving from the company’s location on Southwest Loop 410 near S.H. 16 in San Antonio. According to San Antonio Railroad Heritage […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/elmendorf-railroad-collection-grows/

Movers reach the last stage of their task of transporting a 1962 baggage car from San Antonio to Elmendorf Oct. 7 before parking it at the Elmendorf Heritage & Railroad Museum, where it will be restored. While it awaits wheel sets and axles, the car will be repainted by volunteers in its original da...

11/01/2025

Lord’s Acre Fried Chicken Dinner is Nov. 2!

Christ Methodist Church presents its annual Lord’s Acre Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 2, with serving from 11 am to 2 pm. Drive-thru plate sale: $12 per plate. Menu includes Chatman’s Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cream gravy, and roll. Pre-sale tickets available from church members or at the church: 102 W. Main, Stockdale. Join in on the […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/lords-acre-fried-chicken-dinner-is-nov-2/

Christ Methodist Church presents its annual Lord’s Acre Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 2, with serving from 11 am to 2 pm. Drive-thru plate sale: $12 per plate. Menu includes Chatman’s Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cream gravy, and roll. Pre-sale tickets available from churc...

11/01/2025

Altercation at football game prompts UIL investigation

An altercation between two football players at a junior varsity game between La Vernia and A.C. Jones High School in Beeville has the districts and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) investigating the incident. La Vernia’s junior varsity team traveled to Beeville Oct. 23 for the matchup. During the game, a La Vernia player tackled a Beeville athlete during the course […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/altercation-at-football-game-prompts-uil-investigation/

An altercation between two football players at a junior varsity game between La Vernia and A.C. Jones High School in Beeville has the districts and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) investigating the incident. La Vernia’s junior varsity team traveled to Beeville Oct. 23 for the matchup. ...

10/31/2025

We are back and it's time to for some Friday night football action, Wilson County! 🏈
Get quarterly scores for all our local teams right here:
👉 https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/scores
Tonight we’re cheering on:
• East Central Hornets
• Falls City Beavers
• Floresville Tigers
• La Vernia Bears
• Nixon-Smiley Mustangs
• Poth Pirates
• Stockdale Brahmas
Let’s fill those stands with pride and those scoreboards with points! Whether you’re in the stadium or following from home, make some noise for our athletes tonight!

Go teams! 🙌

10/31/2025

Enjoy a turkey dinner in the Blackhill Community!

Blackhill Volunteer Fire Department & Blackhill Community is Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 am until sold out. – $13 a plate – Drive-thru only. Blackhill Community Building, 2667 FM 478, 2 miles South of Hwy. 97, between Pleasanton & Floresville.
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/enjoy-a-turkey-dinner-in-the-blackhill-community/

Blackhill Volunteer Fire Department & Blackhill Community is Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 am until sold out. - $13 a plate - Drive-thru only. Blackhill Community Building, 2667 FM 478, 2 miles South of Hwy. 97, between Pleasanton & Floresville. ... Subscription Required! You must be an active su...

10/31/2025

Officials discuss future medical examiner facility

Texas state Sen. Pete Flores (l-r) converses with David Bradley of Tegrity Contractors Inc., general contractor for the 81st Judicial District regional medical examiner facility to be located in Pleasanton, and Wilson County Pct. 4 Commissioner John “Scott” Akin Oct. 17, after the groundbreaking hosted by the company. Flores and Akin talked about the need for continued state funding for […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/officials-discuss-future-medical-examiner-facility/

GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Texas state Sen. Pete Flores (l-r) converses with David Bradley of Tegrity Contractors Inc., general contractor for the 81st Judicial District regional medical examiner facility to be located in Pleasanton, and Wilson County Pct. 4 Commissioner John “Scott” Akin ...

10/31/2025

St. Jerome Catholic Church Fall Festival – celebrating 100th anniversary

Celebrate with 100th anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church during their Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Located at 7955 Real Rd., San Antonio. Turkey and dressing plate with all the fixings and dessert for $13/plate. To-go or Dine-in. Starts at 10:30 am. Turkey Bingo at 12:30 pm (license #117009). Arts & Crafts Vendor […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/st-jerome-catholic-church-fall-festival-celebrating-100th-anniversary/

Celebrate with 100th anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church during their Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Located at 7955 Real Rd., San Antonio. Turkey and dressing plate with all the fixings and dessert for $13/plate. To-go or Dine-in. Starts at 10:30 am. Turkey Bingo a...

10/31/2025

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children. “SNAP has funding available for benefits and operations through the month of October,” according to a letter written by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to state agencies. […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/shutdown-could-halt-snap-for-3-5-million-texans/

Gary Borders is a veteran awardwinning Texas journalist. He published a number of community newspapers in Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, Fort Stockton, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Cedar Park. Email: [email protected]. The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provid...

10/31/2025

Re-Elect Bonna Reed – Floresville ISD Board, Place 2

“Always putting students & teachers first.” Contact [email protected]. Political ad paid for by Bonna Reed for School Board – by Ben Reed Treasurer.
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/re-elect-bonna-reed-floresville-isd-board-place-2/

"Always putting students & teachers first." Contact [email protected]. Political ad paid for by Bonna Reed for School Board - by Ben Reed Treasurer. ... Subscription Required! You must be an active subscriber to access this content! Please Login below or Subscribe! Username Password * Remember Me....

10/31/2025

WCN, JCZ Farm make llama dream come true for former Floresville resident

What could a newspaper, a retired public servant, and a few regal-looking llamas possibly have in common? Because of Ms. M.C. Forister, a strong new bond has been established amongst the three. Although she refers to herself as “Old Lady Forister,” she is anything but an old lady. Indeed, this 87-year-old has weathered her share of storms, but perseveres as […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/wcn-jcz-farm-make-llama-dream-come-true-for-former-floresville-resident/

Mary C. Forister thoroughly enjoys giving therapy llama Chico a big hug on a beautiful morning Oct. 11, as JCZ Farm of Stockdale takes four therapy llamas to visit her and other residents of Brookdale Gaines Ranch, a senior living community in Austin. Forister, who grew up in Wilson County, stays in...

10/31/2025

Enjoy a fabulous Art Show & Sale!

Enjoy fabulous art by local artists during the Art Show & Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1, at La Vernia United Methodist Church in La Vernia, from 10 am to 3 pm. The show is free to the public. Come meet the artists – there’s twelve – and explore the variety of art. Don’t miss this once-a-year event in La Vernia!
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/enjoy-a-fabulous-art-show-sale/

Enjoy fabulous art by local artists during the Art Show & Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1, at La Vernia United Methodist Church in La Vernia, from 10 am to 3 pm. The show is free to the public. Come meet the artists – there's twelve – and explore the variety of art. Don't miss this once-a-year event in...

10/31/2025

Floresville Council OKs business zoning near Pecan Park

[Video below] The Floresville City Council has approved a property rezoning, against the city’s Planning and Zoning Committee’s recommendation. During the Oct 23 council meeting, residents flocked to speak during a public hearing regarding the possible rezoning of 1901 Third St. from residential to business. The same residents have been protesting the rezoning since December 2024 (see “Floresville neighbors say […]
https://www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/floresville-council-oks-business-zoning-near-pecan-park/

Floresville resident Astrud Simmons addresses the Floresville City Council Oct. 23, opposing the potential rezoning of a property next to her family’s home. RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News [Video below] The Floresville City Council has approved a property rezoning, against the city’s Planning a...