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Drop the kids off for a great day of fun, science, Bible study, music, art, sports, and snacks at The Rock United Methodist Church’s Lava Luau. This one-day vacation Bible school will take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to all children ages 4-11. Participants are also welcome to return on Sunday, June 2, to perform during the worship service and chartering ceremony. The Rock UMC is located at 1784 E. Loop 1604 in St. Hedwig. For more information or to regis...
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List: Floresville — Christopher Reeves La Vernia — Wendy Jenkins and Michael Nutt Stockdale — Cotter Simpson and Dana Segura. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a 91-year hist...
Area residents are among the graduates of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Graduates walked the stage May 10, in three commencement ceremonies held in the Steinke Physical Education Center during the Spring 2024 commencement. Among the graduates are: •Adkins — Daylin James Wiederstein, Bachelor of Business Administration •Stockdale — Chaznee Wyrick, Master of Science.Article Link
Poth High School held its Awards Ceremony on May 7, recognizing hardworking students for the 2023-24 school year with the UIL Scholar Award, President’s Education Award, Principal’s Award, and Outstanding Student Awards. The U.I.L. Scholar Award was given to graduating seniors who are in the top 10 percent of the 2024 class and who participated in at least one UIL academic, music, or athletic contest during their high school years. Receiving the awards were Samera Garcia, Zowie Gaylor, Aldyn ...
Floresville ISD Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (l-r) presents a scholarship from the Floresville Chapter 271 Order of the Eastern Star to Elise Frye, a senior at Floresville High School on May 7. Representing the Order of the Eastern Star were Nina McChesney and Charles Ogburn.Article Link
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Texas Farm Credit recently named 18 local students Ag Champs as part of their Marsha Martin Scholarship program. The Texas Farm Credit San Antonio branch is pleased to announce their local Ag Champ, Caylynn Johnson, who was presented with a certificate and check for [post_excerpt],000 by Branch Manager Wade Sharp and Relationship Manager Anissa Cervera. In addition, a donation of [post_excerpt],000 was made to the Stockdale High School FFA program in Caylynn’s honor. For more information, vis...
The Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients line up to be recognized May 8, at the chamber’s monthly luncheon. Students drafted business plans for a proposed business to fill a niche or meet a community need in La Vernia. Recipients include Payton McBee, joint fifth place, 2.50; Olivia Skaggs, first place, ,280; Claira Fike, third, ,000; Vincent Robbins, second, ,142.50; Elise Davis, 0; Jason Sanborn, 0; Charlotte Collinsworth, 0; Rylee Bocanegra, 0; Ty Hinojosa, fourth, ...
The East team girls basketball South Texas Coaches Association All-Star team could be described as one having a lot of heart, a lot of drive, love of the game, great talent, and knowhow of the game. Unfortunately, it was a clear heartbreaking ending for the East team, having fallen by one point. That’s hard to take, but these young athletes knew they had given their all and left it all on the court. It was a great game and great team effort by a great group of athletes. Congratulations to all...
Local basketball All-Star athletes came together to compete with the best in the region during the South Texas Coaches Association All-Star games at Floresville High School May 18. The East team included players from Floresville, La Vernia, Nixon-Smiley, and Poth, as well as being coached by Poth’s Stratton Frye. The boys’ East team that made up this year’s All-Star team had everything a coach looks for — talent, speed, great hands, and great shooting. And, that’s what it took to beat the Wes...
This was a great way to showcase volleyball talent in Wilson County during the South Texas Coaches Association All-Star games held in Floresville May 18. With different schools across the region being represented, the East team included athletes from Floresville, Poth, and Stockdale, and it was a great team! Although these players might have met across the net in past seasons, they all came together as one team. It was great effort, but in the end, the West All-Stars took the win. Congratulat...
The Floresville High School varsity Jaguar softball team’s season came to a close May 18 in their bid for the Regional Semifinals against Needville. The Jaguars fell 0-6 in game one against the Lady Jays in Ingleside on May 16. On May 18, the teams traveled to Hallettsville for game two of the series. The Jaguars fought off the Lady Jays but ultimately fell short, 3-5. The Jaguars completed a very successful season as Regional Quarterfinal champions – a first for Floresville’s softball progra...
The Floresville Tigers varsity baseball team took on the Calallen Wildcats in the Regional Quarterfinals championship in a three-game series May 16-18. The Tigers fought for every game and inning but eventually fell short in game three by one point. Game one kicked off the series, when the Tigers traveled to Calallen May 16. The Tigers were defeated, 4-0. On Friday, May 17, both teams traveled to Jourdanton for game two. The Tigers stood strong and fought back. Senior Nadar Gulamhusein (4) hi...
Game notes •Score was East 16, West 12, with 14 seconds left before halftime •East 24, West 18, by the start of fourth quarter •East 24, West 25, with 2 minutes left •Game ended with a kick to make it 27-25, East team! East team athletes •Falls City — Brayden Scott, Christian Moy, Layne Gisler, and Lane Purcell •Floresville — Daniel Arellano, Adrian Wilson, Tristen Kinsey, Luke Çardenas, Exodus Acevedo, and Brandon Castillo •La Vernia — Konner Berry, Luke Campbell, and Garrett Lamb •Nixon-Smi...
Front page headlines from May 23, 1984 — “Looking To The Future” series featured 3-1/2-yr-old Shane Akin and 11-month-old Blaine, they want to be butane dealers and cowboys when they grow up — Reddoch Plumbing Opens In La Vernia - Gary Baker and wife Chrislyn, and Steve Reddoch — Gift Shop For La Vernia - Jan’s Gifts — Benefit For Hons Twins - James Kirby and John Curtis born April 11, 1984 each weighing barely two pounds at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Floresville were immediately flown by MA...
The makeup of the Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) board has changed after Floresville City Council action at a special May 13 meeting. In the council’s first meeting since those elected May 4 were sworn in, Councilman Marissa Ximenez moved for the corporation board to include: •Drew Pope •Ray Lamberth •Michelle Tackitt •Randy Bruett •Nick Nissen •Jordan Martin •Jacob Silva. Although named in the motion, Nissen, Martin, and Silva already were serving on the board, having been app...
The Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter has served the area for nine years, providing a place for abandoned and stray dogs and cats to rehabilitate while they wait to find loving homes. “It’s sustained by the community,” shelter Director Alena Berlanga said. “It reflects what the community thinks is important.” Donations from community members helped the shelter become a reality, and donations and grants keep it going. However, it takes a lot to shelter, feed, and provide veterinary care for...
Floresville police Chief Anthony Flores shares police badge stickers and “thin blue line” flags with children May 17 as part of National Police Week. Floresville police officers and visiting families also enjoyed hot dogs, chips, and drinks together Friday in the Floresville Police Department parking lot.Article Link
Wilson County Moms for America Kick-off Meeting and Movie Night will take place on Thursday, May 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Livingway Family Church in La Vernia. The kick-off of the Moms for America group will include ‘Monumental’ featuring Kirk Cameron, plus, there will be plenty of popcorn to enjoy. Moms for America gathers like-minded moms and women around the country to learn to promote the principles of liberty and preserve America’s history and heritage. The program helps women raise patriots ...
The Beeville Art Museum presents Screening Under the Stars, a free movie event that begins at 8:30 p.m., in the Joe Barnhart Park. Screenings will include “A Million Miles Away” on Thursday, May 30; “Strange World” on Thursday, July11; and “Up” on Thursday, Aug. 8. The first 50 guests will receive free popcorn and water. For more information, visit bamtexas.org.Article Link
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