Wilson County News

Floresville community members may hear sirens and see emergency vehicles at Floresville High School Friday morning, April 19. But don’t be alarmed. To help educate students about the dangers of drinking and driving, Floresville High School is hosting “Shattered Dreams” on campus that morning. A dramatization of an alcohol-related crash will begin around 10:42 a.m. Residents can expect to see and hear local first responders rushing to the campus, including AirLife, fire and EMS, officers from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Floresville Police Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety, Emergency Care of Floresville, and a hearse. The activity during...Article Link

1. In 2002, first baseman Heeseop Choi became the first Korean- born position player in Major League Baseball when he debuted with what team? 2. Australia’s Vern Schuppan won what prestigious sportscar endurance race in 1983? 3. Six days after winning the 1997 Stanley Cup championship, what Detroit Red Wings defenseman’s hockey career was ended by injuries sustained in a limousine crash? 4. What Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back was named Offensive MVP of the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl? (Hint: His father played running back for 16 NFL seasons.) 5. What team selected Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer with...Article Link

April 8 was an incredible day as students from East Central ISD got to witness the solar eclipse! Teachers were thrilled that students could experience the stunning celestial event firsthand and make science come alive.Article Link

Students from East Central High School’s Career and Technical Education construction program, under the guidance of Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Munoz, construct a storage shed, showcasing teamwork and hands-on skills.Article Link

Grammy Award-winning record producer A.B. Quintanilla responds to questions from students at Floresville South Elementary School April 5, during a special visit to the campus. “Dreaming is free, but the work is not,” said Quintanilla, the brother of the late Texas artist Selena, as he stressed to the students the importance of feeding their minds and that knowledge is power.Article Link

Congratulations to the Falls City High School One Act Play troupe, who advanced to the Area performance in Three Rivers on April 13. Several members of the cast and crew received individual awards at the March 26 Bi-District performance, including Tianna Drumm and Mary Barnard for All Star Cast; Sami Saenz for Best Performer; and Jacob Ryan for Best Technician.Article Link

Congratulations to the Falls City High School senior athletes for being recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association for Academic All-State honors and being selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State team. First team Cayla Albers Madelyn Sekula Hannah Thomas. Second team Klarisa Moehrig Camber Pipes.Article Link

Stockdale High School track and field teams participate in the Area meet April 11 in Falls City. Congratulations to the following Regional qualifiers! Varsity boys 3200 meters Taylor Warrick, 1st Cooper Warrick, 3rd 1600 meters Taylor Warrick, 1st Triple Jump Camden Derricoatte, 1st Long Jump Camden Derricoatte, 1st 110 Hurdles Camden Derricoatte, 1st 300 Hurdles Camden Derricoatte, 3rd 800 meters Matthew Kurtz, 2nd Shot put Xavier Hernandez, 3rd 4x200-meter relay Matthew Kurtz Trenton Gordon Camden Derricoatte Coy Gann Varsity girls High jump Peyton Keller, 1st Long jump Teylor Montgomery, 3rd 100-meter dash Haven Williams, 2nd 400-meter dash Sydney Wyrwich, 1st...Article Link

Beavers Christian Moy, Teagen Wuest, Layne Gisler, Breiten Ramsey, and Braden Scott place second in the District golf tournament April 1. They advanced to Regionals on April 15-16 in Corpus Christi. Congratulations!Article Link

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The Falls City High School Beavers and Beaverettes competed in the UIL Area 29/30 2A track meet in Falls City on April 11 with several athletes performing their personal best marks or times. Those placing first-through-fourth will advance to the Region IV 2A track meet in Kingsville, April 19-20. Varsity girls Shot put – 1st Cayla Albers, 3rd Katelyn Bordovsky, 8th Kashiya Johnson Discus – 1st Cayla Albers, 5th Marilena Neidenberger Triple jump – 6th Kaci Moczygemba, 7th Libby Lee Long jump – 7th Haley Gordon High jump – 6th Kaci Moczygemba 3200-meter run – 6th Hannah Thomas, 8th Abby...Article Link

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The Floresville High School varsity Tigers baseball hosted the Brennan Bears April 13. The Tigers dominated Brennan from the onset and held onto their lead until the final inning. Luke Cardenas (8) pitched for the Tigers, and Aiden Juarez (6) closed out the game in the final innings. The Tigers won 13-3, bringing their record to 15-6-3 overall and 9-0 in District. Floresville hosted Uvalde April 16 and will travel to Carrizo Springs on Friday, April 19 for a 7 p.m. game.Article Link

Floresville High School’s track and field athletes competed in the Area meet at Port Lavaca Calhoun April 11. Several athletes medaled in their events. The top four places in each event at Area qualify for Regionals, and Floresville will be taking 10 athletes to Regionals. The Regional meet is set for Friday-Saturday, April 19-20, at Texas A&M University- Kingsville. Regional qualifiers •Jordin Johns, long jump•Sloane Paugh, high jump•Alyssa Quinones, 3200-meter and1600-meter runs•Diego Fernandez, 800-meter and1600-meter runs•Joshua Simmons, 3200-meter run•Jia Johns, 400-meter dash•Ricardo Barajas, 800-meter run•Girls 4x400-meter relay: AddisynKirkley, Kellie Waters, Genesis Deleon,and Jia JohnsArticle Link

The La Vernia Lady Bear softball team bested the Navarro Panthers 15-3 in dominating fashion April 12, highlighted by sophomore Makayla Soriano (19), who personally accumulated 6 RBIs for La Vernia. She capped off the night with a grand slam over the center field fence to put the game on ice. The Lady Bears snagged momentum quickly in the first inning from a junior Madison Duncan (4) solo home run to crank up the scoreboard. La Vernia extended its lead more in the third inning with a double on a fly ball by senior Aubrey Martin (1), a Makayla Soriano...Article Link

Seniors Logan Pawelek (3), Owen Wiatrek (7), Parker Stevens (1), Luke Rodgers (15), Riley Holman (8), and Rowan Macias (4) gather with Coach Gary Smith to take one last picture after their last home game of the season April 12. The Pirates were victorious over Poteet, 18-3, bringing their record to 17-6-2 overall and 6-0 in District.Article Link

Stats •9-15 overall •5-2 in DistrictArticle Link

Poth High School track and field athletes competed at the Area meet in Jourdanton April 10. The following athletes qualified for Regionals which is set for Friday, April 19 in Seguin. Varsity girls •Kahlen Castro: 400-meter relay, 800-meter relay,100-meter dash•Kendall Castro: 400-meter relay, 800-meter relay,200-meter dash•Chloe Conn: high jump•Sadie Drzymala: highjump•Jasmine Jones: 800-meterrun•Kadym Luna: 1600-meter relay•Reese Bourne: pole vault•Amelia Lyssy: discus•Kyndal Lipinski-Guevara:1600-meter relay•Brooklyn Albert: 3200-meter run, 800-meter run,1600-meter run•Rylee Ellis: 3200-meterrun, 1600-meter run•Adisen Magill: long jump,triple jump, 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles•Sadie Skloss: 3200-meterrun•Berklie Urbanczyk:300-meter hurdles•Kalli Yanta: pole vault,300-meter hurdles•Lauren Castillo: 400-meter relay, 800-meter relay,1600-meter relay•Ava Kroll: 400-meter relay, 800-meter relay,...Article Link

Made in the USA, and now ready to begin serving Floresville. A new transformer, delivered April 11, was built in Virginia and traveled overland to Floresville. “Everything went smoothly, once it got here,” Aaron Wagner, Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) CEO, told the Wilson County News April 15. The transformer has been installed at the utility’s substation on A Street in the heart of Floresville. He praised the Floresville Police Department and Wilson County ESD 5 Fire and Rescue, for “being there to help” as the heavy, oversized load made its way into the city. “I’ve got admiration...Article Link