Wilson County News

The Floresville City Council has approved (to establish a City Planning and Economic Development Department, overseen by City Planning Director Juan Martinez. The new department’s creation was approved by a split 3-2 vote during the council’s Oct. 14 regular meeting. The city currently has an economic development corporation (EDC), funded by a portion of sales-tax revenue assessed within the city limits. It is unclear how, or if, the new department will function in relation to the Flore...

The Stockdale Brahmas battled the Blanco Panthers in a District slugfest at Bobby Russell Field on Friday, Oct. 9, in Stockdale. The Brahmas were forced to punt after receiving the opening kickoff. Their defense, led by hard-hitting senior inside linebackers Trey Miller and Logan Richter, stifled the Panthers and forced a punt. Senior Coy Gann fielded it at the Brahmas’ 33-yard line and galloped 63 yards for a touchdown. Blanco scored on its next possession, but Gann answered with a 42-yard k...

I experienced a rather solemn week past, making decisions no one likes to make. My little Chihuahua of thirteen years just couldn’t take another step. Declining in her physical abilities for the past six months, all the meds and love couldn’t reverse or slow the aging process. Normally, my supervisor roams around the yard as I trim and mow the grass, but Wednesday she just laid without concern leaving me to move her out of the way twice as I approached her with the mower. I knew then that tim...

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The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Garden Winterization Basics” will be presented by a member of the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held in the Wilson County Justice Center Annex, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information, call 830-393-7357 or go to txmg.org/wilson. Article Link