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Notes from his foster family: Dunn is laid back, super sweet and gentle. He’s good around kiddos, other dogs, puppies, and baby goats. He likes to give them kisses and is instinctively very gentle. We have not tested with cats but based off his demeanor, we think he would do well with them. He does well in a kennel outside. He does fine in a crate for short periods of time such as adoption events. He walks well with a leash but sometimes gets excited. Dunn loves playing in the water so we kee...
Join scientists from the San Antonio River Authority and partners to assist with biological surveys, observe flora and fauna, and explore one of the river authority’s riverside parks! The San Antonio River Basin Bioblitz will take place Wednesday through Saturday, March 25-28, at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park, 14984 Blue Wing Road in San Antonio. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Sign up to participate; visit https://www.sariverauthority.org/event/san-antonio-river-basin-bioblitz/. A...
En Vivo! Theatrical will present an immersive stage production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. In conjunction with the Sophienburg Museum, the show will feature live music and images, celebrating New Braunfels Founders Day. Tickets range from to . The Brauntex Theatre is located at 290 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. For information and to purchase tickets, visit https://brauntex.org. Article Link
Join the San Antonio River Authority for Night Photography 101 with photographer Adolfo Rosas, on Thursday, March 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Helton Nature Park. Learn how to capture breathtaking images of the night sky as it stretches over the landscape. A personal camera is required, and tripods will be available for use during the program. Register by online by March 17 at bit.ly/405LjDO. Space is limited. Article Link
The Floresville Chapter No. 271 Order of the Eastern Star will host a White Enchilada Dinner on Thursday, March 19, from 4-7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge at 1507 First St. in Floresville. Plates are each and will include beans, rice, salad, and dessert. Proceeds go to benefit local charities and scholarships. For more information, call Gail Fuller at 210-380- 8760. Article Link
Enjoy St. Hedwig’s Craft and Rummage Sale at Lubianski Feed Store on Saturday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lubianski Feed Store is located at 13640 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. Article Link
Enjoy an evening of country music on Tuesday, March 17, at the Comal Country Music Show in New Braunfels’ Columbus Club Hall. For a cover charge, guests can hear featured performers Stacey Stark and Dennis Downs from 7:30-10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Soft drinks, coffee, candy, and sandwiches will be available to purchase, with all profits to go to charity. No outside food or drink allowed. The Columbus Club Hall is located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Article Link
Mark your calendars for a evening of timeless dance from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at historic Lubkianskis Dance Hall, at 13640 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig. The Victorian Clockwork Dance, hosted by Kaleo Academy, will include dance instruction by Faithful Footwork dance teachers. Costumes are not required but are encouraged. Concessions will be for sale on site. Tickets are available for presale or for a family or can be purchased at the door for each, or per family. Visit kaleoacad...
Sporting her best “Uncle Sam” attire, Eileen Anderson of Sutherland Springs drops by the Wilson County News office in downtown Floresville Feb. 16, after visiting residents of the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville for Presidents Day. Eileen enjoys dressing up for all occasions! Article Link
The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, in the beautiful home of Ginger Jackson. Vice President Kay Deagen called the meeting to order, due to President Lana Wilson being delayed by unforeseen circumstances. The minutes were read and approved. Mary Denson gave the treasurer’s report. There was no correspondence to report. A letter by members was submitted to extend membership to Alexis West. Members will be happy to welcome Alexis to the club. This year we h...
“This takes me back to sitting in a chair in my grandmother’s kitchen!” Wilson County News Editor Nannette Kilbey-Smith shared this recipe from her maternal grandmother, who often baked this cake for family. “Grammy’s pound cake still is a taste of my childhood,” Nannette said, adding that it’s great with a tall glass of milk or a cup of coffee. You also can top it with sliced strawberries or ice cream. Grammy’s pound cake 1 c. margarine 2 c. sugar 3 c. flour 4 eggs 1 c. buttermilk 3/4 tsp. s...
Just off F.M. 539 a little over 5 miles south of Sutherland Springs, on the way to Floresville, stands a Historic Texas Cemetery marker. You might miss it as you pass by. It marks the Shiloh Cemetery, which isn’t visible from the road. The Shiloh community developed along what was the Lodi-Sutherland Springs Road, “in a beautiful, pastoral setting upon a grassy hilltop,” according to the Wilson County Historical Society. (See “Local historians seeking information about Shiloh Cemetery, commun...
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With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value. Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the space and time you have available to grow and tend. Consider growing what you and your family like to eat fresh. Some vegetables, like greens, broccoli, and peas, taste best when harvested from the ...
Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are grown indoors. Match the plant to the growing conditions and your maintenance style for ease of care and greatest success. Add a long-blooming moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) to your collection. It thrives in most home environments, making it the easiest of all the orchids to grow. Position your orchid i...
Can you identify this plant? Send your best guess to Plant ID, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email it to nkilbey-smith@mywcn.com, with “Plant ID” in the subject line. Please include your name, hometown, and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. To be eligible for the prize, a squirrel-proof bird feeder valued at .95, courtesy of Jupe Mills in Adkins, your correct entry must arrive by Monday at 9 a.m. following the photo’s issue date. In the case of more ...
FLORESVILLE — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging the Floresville community and the State of Texas to send at least 100 cards to Ms. Victoria Franco, a resident of the Frank M. Tejeda State Veterans Home, for her 100th birthday on March 21. Franco served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a teletype operator from Sept. 15, 1950, to Feb. 23, 1957, attaining the rank of sergeant. She also played catcher and pitcher for the Marine Corps...
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about this year’s Rodeo tomato? I try to buy at least one every year. A: The 2026 Rodeo tomato is the Polbig F1 Hybrid. Information on the Bexar County Master Gardener site says that it is great for Texas spring and fall planting. The plant likes full sun, does well in all soils except clay, and has average water needs. This is a compact high yield determinate tomato maturing in 56 to 61 days. Since plant height is three feet, it is ideal for containers. The da...
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Editor: Re: “A bold decision in Iran,” March 4 Thank you to Rusty Harris for his service. I, too, served in support of USAF Special Operations at Hurlburt Field, Fla., so I know where he is coming from. I was deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear of the deaths of six of our brothers and sisters. We are forever thankful for their duty and we honor their families as they grieve their loved ones. Yes, we have been in a constant struggle with the terrorist regime in Iran. But we have other deca...
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