Wilson county news crime floresville 18 groundbreaking. The court granted a motion for the prosecution to proceed with the lesser offense of deadly PAM SMITH/Wilson County News The crew at Flo Town Kitchen Surprise welcomes the Floresville Chamber of Commerce, Floresville Economic Development Corp. 4 of the restaurant at 1315 10th St. Phone Apps: Wilson County Trade Days Farmer’s Market, Sat. ' Read about it in Section A or at https://www. This can be downloaded free on Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. , part of the festivities as the Floresville ushers in the Christmas season. Wilson County Crime Stoppers recently added this P3 Online System, which also works in conjunction with the P3 App. 29 meeting about the status of new transformers at substations in Eagle Creek and Floresville. Both are completely anonymous methods to use to send us tips. To Congratulations to Floresville High School’s Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) team! A dozen of the team members will compete in the TAFE State Teach Tomorrow Summit in Galveston in February. In total, 126 Wilson County News (updated 4:54 pm) According to Floresville City Manager Andy Joslin shortly after 4 p. The Floresville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Floresville invite the community to a holiday kickoff including •Food and market vendors, 4-10 p. , Dec. The Railroad Commission’s report, dated Nov. 97 West, on Saturday, Oct. GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News A motorcyclist was killed Sept. 14 to the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) from the National Association of REALTORS® — will be used to improve park facilities Northbound traffic on U. 97 near Floresville will change, using $4. 181 through Floresville has been reopened. Tipsters remain anonymous. m. Rivera PhotographyThe Floresville High School varsity Tigers hosted the Highlands Owls for their Homecoming game Sept. wilsoncountynews. ” This is a free service we provide to assist area voters. PyûÇÛå($®Û𠚯ÊIgK N‚·— œD¾ÅÔ—Ï2}±¶ù¨kƒµåç‡õí‡ãGa“• ›¸¦-¨ kŒäh} EKÂ*¢aÐbß(_]•n°Êëká&ñôT”™ ˤüU*øN}6V ¢]½4Æ}1Ó Ü´E èý²R··¢ØØრÕ;WÔÌßx UƒG Firefighters are working to quell a house fire on Plum Street in Floresville. 23 meeting. Subscription Required! You must be an active subscriber to access this content! Please Login below or Subscribe! Click here to view PDF agenda Floresville’s Christmas tree on the Wilson County Courthouse lawn blazes with lights after the countdown Nov. Ryan Guillen as he cuts the ribbon Dec. 15, reveals what led to the gas explosion, which destroyed one H Street home and severely damaged several others. 28 special meeting, after vigorous discussion on changes to the budget process. Angell, 28, of Floresville was arrested at his residence in the 300 block of Paloma Drive on a Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! -808-7894. With a history dating back to 1984, we have been the go-to source for sharing our community's stories Wilson County News, Floresville, Texas. ÛðÒ} ˺ôûÒ›ø"""h²ÓǘxÛ»¥ˆŠ j. 8, after a high-speed chase that started and ended near the city’s downtown area. P3tips. The city held a According to Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5 fire and rescue Chief Adam Strzelczyk, the fire alarm sounded Saturday Search for: Search Submit Log In Update 9:10 p. President Ray Lamberth GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News [Video below] Floresville will soon have another hamburger restaurant for customers to choose. com/articles/suspect-fails-to-evade-floresville-police/ According to the 81st District Attorney's Office, The Wilson County Jury sentenced Jodi Morrison to 30 years in prison for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon causing serious bodily Standish Street in Floresville is closed from the intersection with U. You can always call in the tip, completely anonymously, to Wilson County Crime Stoppers - 888-808-7894 - any time, night or ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§¦õÅV =¡«$r ž¢$› Øãv»·{. •Photos with Santa, 4-6 p. Beginning June 11, the very family-friendly event will take place at the . 181 at Shady Oaks Court north of Floresville. According to Floresville Police Department Officer Brian Zuniga, first responders could immediately see through an open back door that a blanket was on fire within the Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Floresville police •March 15, Hector Joe Medina, 40, of Floresville was arrested and charged with assault of a peace officer or judge and resisting arrest, search, or transport. Injuries are unknown at this time. Pictured with Flores are (front, 1-r) Police Clerk Shivon Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant Olga Ramirez, Lt. The court was crowned Oct. COURTESY It’s the oldest, friendliest, and luckiest store in town. •Sept. Pena, 37, of Floresville was arrested in district court and charged with theft of property valued at between $100 and $750. Her parents, Stephanie and Arthur Ximenez, recall last seeing the 16-year-old at GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County NewsThe owner of the recovered 1935 Chevrolet Master Coach is reunited with his classic car after it went missing May 27. (U. Help solve crime! PHONE: The Crime Stopper phone number is available at 1-888-808-7894. , the popular family-friendly event is open to Floresville’s biannual bulk trash and brush pickup is scheduled for Monday through Friday, Sept. 181) in Floresville. Floresville police •March 31, April M. Orlando Gill with members of the Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, rest against their Humvee while deployed to Ramadi, Iraq, in 2004. 28, to the third annual Future Generations Powwow. Wilson County News 1012 C Street/Floresville, TX 78114 830-216-4519 reader COURTESY/Floresville Peanut Festival Association. 20. Billy Herrera, Detective John Munoz, Troy Sanchez Jr. GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County NewsLaw-enforcement officers look for casings and other possible evidence Nov. 537 and charged with public intoxication. 97 East -- where power should be Wilson County GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Floresville city Administrative Assistant Kerry L. Two of those teams also advanced to State, along with five teams that placed in the top eight. Phone Apps: ‹ÿ?DT´z (B†¹ÿ·½Ö·N6+Yu Ë ÿ¡ Wº’ê_U%/I¿Ÿãá t±• ‰F æôj1³ õ¢ÿÞf™ w× AtAxée Î ‚ (HÖïý÷ ÕÿÝ=UÝ‚ª–4[%-\iY3³ The Floresville Police Department has caught a break in its ongoing investigation of an Aug. GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News [Video below] Three board members of the Floresville 4A Corp. Floresville police •April 2, Cody T. 9, Floresville City Council Dec. Courtesy The Floresville High School girls powerlifting team has had a successful season as five members have qualified for Regionals. com ADVERTISING Display/Digital Advertising: •Sandra Ramirez, Customer Service Representative sramirez@wcn-online. The cause of the fire is under investigation. , speaks to elected officials and economic development boards from Floresville and the surrounding area during an Oct. 16-20. Claus take a break Nov. Floresville police officers and visiting families also enjoyed hot dogs, chips, and drinks together Friday in the Floresville Police Department parking lot. A caller whose tip leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. His employment was terminated by the council during that evening’s meeting. 181). Wilson County ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çýg¦ö íËé ©’ÈopÕb‹lØíØÊ$½yMçÏÈ H Ø» Y@~€µfb Øw„,3hïþ|ÜÆbsÄ{n¹ãÂé Làný è `ýg% u ±ãk$ T„fáÞ ÍR RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News Multiple agencies respond to a structure fire Sept. A Wilson Latest crime & court news: 'Suspect fails to evade Floresville police. 11, John A. Dunn, 36, of Floresville was arrested in the 800 block of 10th Street (U. Head Gourd Dancer Emiliano Flores presents a striking figure Wilson County Crimestoppers — Know something about a crime? and are not sure if there really is a crime going on. Ÿs}YË ‰G m à Nsk’p¯xã`®L-%OÞ[ )T¬ÈEʼ͔ $T÷ôÌ×Ìî² €Ò‚àU ç £ É7¶gv°X,ïy GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County NewsA portable sign informs drivers of a Texas Department of Transportation project to close crossovers on U. 10 to recognize Falls City National Bank as its Business of the Month for December. 98 at the Walmart Supercenter in Floresville. As reported Oct. 9 in Floresville. (FEDC) — which spearheaded efforts to secure a Starbucks for Floresville — take their turns with shovels at the coffeehouse’s official Sept. 9, and some continue through midnight Monday morning, Oct. Update: Traffic opened back up at 12:23 p. Willrich, 23, of San Antonio was arrested in Poth and charged with evading Everyone is invited out to the Floresville Event Center, 600 S. M. “When I was running for sheriff, that’s what the public told me was their biggest concern,” said Sheriff Jim Stewart, who was sworn in Courtesy Floresville Police Department A short crime spree April 25 ended with Floresville police arresting four individuals who may have been involved in earlier transgressions. 12, Floresville City Council members unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Joslin for him to serve as interim city manager; he vacated the role of city manager eight Lorenzo Herrera, former chief of the Floresville Police Department, listens Nov. The boutique, offering sporting goods, apparel, and gifts, is located at 532 10th St. Navy Seawolves — an elite helicopter squadron, the only military unit which trained with the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and Navy Seals in the Krysta Scott, CEO of Vanilla Moon Marketing, addresses the Floresville Economic Development Corp. Latest Editions. 6, after a two-vehicle accident on U. 17, officers with the Floresville Police Department conducted simultaneous raids at the Pot O' Gold Game Room at the corner of Seventh and Standish streets and the Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Wilson County Sheriff’s Office •Aug. /Wilson County News It will be March 2024 before a new transformer arrives at the [Video below] The Floresville City Council unanimously approved the use of $40,000 in hotel-occupancy tax revenue for the Floresville Peanut Festival in October, but only after considerable discussion at their May 23 meeting. GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Carmen Kidney Health — a medical company FLORESVILLE -- Police here, in conjunction with the Wilson County Attorney's Office are investigating allegations of illegal gambling in two area game rooms. According GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Floresville police Chief Anthony Flores shares police badge stickers and “thin blue line” flags with children May 17 as part of National Police Week. 9, 9:02-10:21 a. “Wendy’s is going to come,” Floresville Economic Development Corp. The “Texas Pearl Aces” are ready to entertain from their float in the 1952 Floresville Peanut Festival Parade. Floresville powerlifter Destiny Leandro is a powerful contender. 12 at the intersection of U. board in February, was elected board president by members at their June 6 meeting. He also was arrested on a warrant for continuous violence against his family. 25, as the city holds its Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade and tree-lighting event to welcome the holidays. 24-acre Wendy’s subdivision will be established on the highway near its juncture with Hospital Andy Joslin WCN File Photo Former Floresville City Manager Andy Joslin has returned to that role — on an interim basis. , 33, of Elaine Kolodziej Publisher Home | Email A wife, proud mother of three, and "grannie" to four, Elaine Kolodziej is a 1964 graduate of Karnes City High School. 2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to enhance the site so it can be used as a “shelter of last resort” or evacuation shelter in disasters or major Floresville-opoly takes the classic real estate board game and adds a Floresville twist. Change Location O’Connor def. GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News The Floresville Community Market has changed locations. 9 to arrest 28-year-old Troy Sanchez Jr. His termination Wilson County Crimestoppers — Know something about a crime? Call Crime Stoppers at 888-808-7894 to report crime tips anonymously day or night to be eligible for a reward. Smith, 30, of Floresville was arrested in RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County NewsNorthbound traffic on U. Participants came to the third annual event from across Texas and the country, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Michigan, among other places. Subscription Required! You must be an active RICH ORR/Wilson County News Owners Melissa Popham and Andy Joslin prepare to cut the ribbon Jan. The warrants were issued after Kick off the holiday season at the Floresville Christmas Festival and Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7 school board meeting. The fire originated in the office of the District clerk, Wilson County News 1012 C Street, Floresville, TX 78114 p: 830-216-4519 • f: 210-855-4848 • email: reader@wcn-online. All businesses within the city limits are invited to participate in the fifth annual Christmas Window Decorating contest. The event, from 10-11 a. 12 Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 (North central Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, Dec. Tips to Crime Stoppers also can be made at p3tips. The girls took first place during the Goliad Elders of various native tribes are given a place of respect in the grand entrance Oct. Roman soldiers keep the crowd outside the Wilson County Courthouse in Floresville in order March 29, as Pontius Pilate — portrayed by Luis Galvan — asks the crowd if they want him to free Barabbas or Jesus Christ, portrayed by Tristian Mejia, during a Good Friday re-enactment by Floresville Christian Fellowship in downtown Floresville Gather in downtown Floresville Saturday, Nov. 181 near H-E-B to Seventh Street, following a law-enforcement pursuit of a speeding vehicle. Print & Digital Editions Participants of the “facility task force” collaborate Oct. It is available for $19. 3 armed robbery. Assists: Michaela Sifuentes-17 GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Christina Martinez, director of the Children’s Alliance of South Texas, is joined by Floresville City Council members Marissa Ximenez (l-r), Terry Rolland, Beatrice Ximenez-Marroquin, Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel, and Councilman Donald Scee, after the council proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention A motorcycle is removed from the scene of a fatal crash Sept. Subscription Required! You must be an active Wilson County Trade Days Farmer’s Market, Sat. Orlando Gill — who was severely injured in 2004 while serving in Iraq — is greeted Nov. You can always call in the tip, completely anonymously, to Wilson County Crime Stoppers - 888-808-7894 - any time, night or day. Her ‹ÿ?D ô! æþ3SûÎöå !U 9 ÁE; XíÄÎ %± ¤ÿ&kX ñ(!¡6j5§ævšóaþÞ¦Õ y !ºð‚ ¢Ë ² r ßûPõ w«J-¨jIv•4p% TÉöÂàû¿ ƒZ³c ±í bà f„IŒ „ Z ì. 6, Jonathan M. 21. The newspaper, located on C Street in GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News. •Aug. Brian Gray, appointed to the Floresville 4A Corp. Members of the 2024 Floresville Peanut Festival Court of Rooted Legacies are welcomed to Austin by Gov. A tour of Floresville’s new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant highlighted a March 19 visit to the city by U. Kick off the holiday season at the Floresville Christmas Festival and Parade on Saturday, Nov. Rep. com for possible publication. According to Wilson County District 2 Emergency Services Fire Chief Alex Lopez, personnel from five area fire departments responded to the blaze, reported around 4:13 p. 13 in Floresville. Drivers on U. Both teams The family of a local teen knows it was divine intervention that brought her back to them unharmed. Now you can enjoy their renowned hamburgers, La Vernia. •Kiddie Express Train, 6-7 Floresville City Council members adopt the proposed 2024-25 budget during their Aug. 181 and C. gripps@wcn-online. 25 around 6 p. Varsity girls, varsity boys, junior Search for: Search Submit. Gilbert Rodriguez, an officer responding to a report of a disturbance in the 900 block of B Street around 7:30 p. 30 to visit with their helpers, Arden and Parker Wells. Anyone who has lived in Floresville for any amount of time knows that the city, designated in 2023 as “Peanut Capital of Texas,” is a Floresville police and Wilson County sheriff’s deputies temporarily blocked traffic in the right southbound lane of U. 2, as the newspaper is named the chamber’s Business of the Month for August. COURTESY/Blanca Martinez [Video below] The Floresville Independent School District (ISD) continues to analyze priority projects and inform community members about potential bond Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Floresville Independent School District police •March 27, a male juvenile of Floresville was arrested at Floresville Alternative School and charged with invasive visual recording in a bathroom or dressing room. 30, Justin R. 21 could have been much worse. Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Wilson County News, Floresville, Texas. Doors will open at 5 p. on July GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Floresville police Chief Anthony Flores shares police badge stickers and “thin blue line” flags with children May 17 as part of National Police Week. íGíêÿ;~ÝÓ Area champions! Congratulations to the Floresville FFA Radio Broadcasting team of Mackenzie Seesengood (l-r), Matthew Moczygemba, and Halle Orth, on earning first place in the Area VII contest Nov. There should In a press release issued Oct. 181 and Standish Street in Betty Freasier, 2024, 2019 The Floresville Peanut Festival has been going strong for eight decades! As the Floresville community prepares to celebrate the 80th annual festival next week, Oct. 181) — at the intersection with Hospital Boulevard (S. 97). /Wilson County NewsOfficers from multiple agencies work the scene on Standish Street in Floresville near Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, after efforts to halt a speeding vehicle resulted in a Wilson County Sheriff’s Office vehicle being damaged and a deputy being injured. 12 Floresville City Council meeting; his employment was terminated during the meeting. Hosted by the Society of Native Nations, the American Indian Movement of Central Texas, the city of Floresville, and the Floresville Economic Development Corp. Floresville police •Oct. It appears that a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant will soon join Floresville’s lineup of eateries on U. Photos by WILLIAM J. /Wilson County News [Video below] Following the receipt of Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! UPDATE 12:01pm – CPS Energy crews have identified the problem, according to FELPS; Wilson County News 1012 C Street/Floresville, TX 78114 830-216-4519 reader@wcn-online. DAPHNI RIVERA/Daphni M. COURTESY/Kat Moss One man is deceased, and two others left with non-life-threatening injuries Aug. in the Floresville Event Center at 600 S. 18,543 likes · 234 talking about this · 354 were here. 181 (10th Street) and Standish Street in Floresville. , Marcy Jacobs of the Floresville Electric Light & Power System said power was beginning to be restored in most areas except S. ***** Update 5:56 p. Texas City Management Association Region 8 President Ronnie Guest addresses local government professionals attending a regional meeting Sept. 8, Floresville residents and businesses can begin recycling flattened cardboard. RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News [Video below] Students in various activities at Floresville Middle School and Floresville High School will be subject to random drug testing when the school WILLIAM J. 20 at the new burger restaurant, located at 1600 10th St. 181) for an outstanding warrant following a traffic Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. The store, located at 1109 F St. The Floresville Police Department invites help from the public to identify this individual and vehicle, related to an Aug. Sullivan, 43, of San Antonio was arrested at the intersection of C. 97 W. ONLINE: Place your tip anonymously right now at www. Its grand 76-foot-diameter canopy provides cover and shade on the patio adjacent to the grand ballroom. S. (FEDC) Executive Director Ben Reed said at the corporation’s special May Community supporters turn out as Texas’ First Lady Anita Perry welcomes Floresville to the Main Street Program on April 24, 2001. WCN/WILLIAM J. 30 hosted by the City of Floresville, Floresville Chamber of Commerce, and Floresville Economic Development Corp. Greg Abbott May 13, as they visit the state capital on an annual goodwill tour. Wilson County Iris “Bana” Barrera passed into her eternal rest on Thursday, Dec. *Update RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman administers the oath of office Dec. Standish Street in Floresville is closed from the intersection with U. RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News Aaron Demerson, president and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corp. Those participating in the ceremony include (l-r) FEDC Executive Assistant Charlotte Nelson- Ximenez, Treasurer Roy Idrach, President Daniel Concerned Floresville ISD parent Dora Alonso addresses trustees prior to their vote to approve random student drug testing during the June 26 board meeting. Furniture, fishing gear, tools, kitchenwares, and more! Make Read more Dustin Ramaekers of Principle Services gives an update to the Floresville Electric Light & Power System board of trustees at its Nov. 29, after shots were fired on 10th Street (U. ‹ÿ?D ô! æþ3ÓòÏöå ¡+ ƒà¦• Xíi»3=›;¶;›¬°@âQ‚› 8 hLårý‡Ë? ò÷6+ €ƒÈAèÔ Aì Î÷ÞûPõ w«J-¨jI³UÒ‚K³¨™Ù½ã÷ ÿ Area champions! Congratulations to the Floresville FFA Radio Broadcasting team of Mackenzie Seesengood (l-r), Matthew Moczygemba, and Halle Orth, on earning first place in the Area VII contest Nov. FEDC Dec. 181) in front of the H-E-B parking lot, across from Floresville High School. • Floresville’s Christmas tree on the Wilson County Courthouse lawn blazes with lights after the countdown Nov. Detective George Ortiz of the Floresville Police Department said earlier that day, the San Antonio Police Department took a report from a Dollar General on the Poteet-Jourdanton Freeway in San Antonio of a pair of men who Wilson County Sheriff Jim Stewart WCN FILE PHOTO It’s no secret that Wilson County’s first new sheriff since 1992 has focused on combating narcotics crimes during his first year in office. com , 1012 C Street, Floresville, Texas 78114 830-216-4519, fax 830-393-3219 Rhonda Osborne, 33, was allegedly killed by Connally Unit inmate Gary Laskowski, 38. Fire had been seen among the solar panels on Carrizo Ranch, located near Floresville North Elementary COURTESY/Floresville Police DepartmentFloresville police Chief Anthony Flores (center) and law-enforcement personnel break ground Nov. 20, and advancing to the State contest! COURTESY/Floresville FFACongratulations to the Floresville FFA on placing in the Area VII Leadership Development Below, you’ll find the Wilson County News’ coverage of Floresville City Council meetings, starting with the most recent. Army Staff Sgt. 20 during Floresville Homecoming night. This can be downloaded free on RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News Lifetime Floresville resident and decorated Vietnam veteran Frank Villarreal (third from left) is honored Nov. 30, Rathron C. Although details of the incident — reported as a disturbance — have Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! COURTESY/Send photos to reader@wcn-online. KRISTEN KOLODZIEJ WEAVER/Wilson County News Surrounded by community members and city officials, Floresville El Camino Trail Committee Chairman Claudia Garza wields the scissors April 27 as the city of Floresville celebrates the completion of a $1 million project to widen, pave, and improve the city’s hike and bike trail. Joel Odom — Districts 1, 4, and 7 respectively. Garage sale, 221 Oak Grove, Fri. Per LeAnn Hosek, Wilson County Emergency Management coordinator, U. 29 visit to Floresville from San Antonio. in Floresville just before midnight June 24. com If you enjoy dancing and listening to live country music, then mark your calendar for Thursday, May 2, to attend the Floresville Opry from 6-9:30 p. Wilson County Click here to view PDF agenda Floresville Economic Development Corp. COURTESY/Late For The Sky Production Co. See photos Floresville ISD Superintendent Jason Gilstrap (left) and the district trustees (back) recognize Destiny Torres and Nikolas Sotelo as Floresville South Elementary School (FSE) Students of the Month, alongside Principal Monica Schlueter (second from right) and FSE Teacher of the Month Stephanie Gilchrist (right) at the Oct. The Main Street Program was established in 1980 by the National Trust EVA RAEDEAN LOPEZ/Wilson County News The Floresville Chamber of Commerce gathers Dec. COURTESY/Floresville ISD. com. 1884. board by council members June COURTESY/Office of U. Oct. Dec. WILLIAM J. 28, during the Future Generations Powwow in Floresville. 12 Floresville City Council meeting. 181 Photo by Nannette Kilbey-Smith/Wilson County News (Update 3/26/2022) The Floresville Police Department has arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant for narcotics offenses, and another faces similar charges, after search warrants were served simultaneously Friday evening, March 25, at two Floresville addresses. com, which also offers a mobile app, P3 Tips. 30 to identify their top priorities within the Floresville Independent School District’s Master Facility Plan. in Floresville. The vacant wood-frame house was reduced to charred rubble, but no one was injured. 12 through downtown Floresville. Congratulations! COURTESY/Floresville RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News U. Eight Floresville FFA teams advanced to Area and competed in Kerrville Nov. 17, declaring their new business, Guns & Glamour Boutique, open for business. Geocaching involves the use of an app to identify an area where a geocache is hidden; to play the game, GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Wilson County Pct. Wilson County News 1012 C Street/Floresville, TX 78114 830-216-4519 reader REJOICE IMAGES/Monica VillalobosDon’t rain on my parade — unless it’s confetti! Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival’s “Court of Rooted Legacies” get showered by confetti as they wave to the crowd from their float in the 80th annual Floresville Peanut Festival Parade Oct. Councilman Eduardo Villarreal, elected mayor pro tem by council members. Last week’s crime spree began with a burglary at the Murphy USA convenience store near the intersection of U. GIBBS JR. 181) and charged with silent or abusive GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County NewsLaw-enforcement officers look for casings and other possible evidence Nov. Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival’s “Court of Rooted Legacies” pay a visit during the summer to RX Baked Goods on Hospital Boulevard, while on a publicity tour to visit local businesses. May 12, 2022, and Donald Scee, appointed to the Floresville Economic Development Corp. 12, explaining services that she will provide to re-establish Market Days in Floresville. This is restricted to candidates in contested races only, including: •Floresville ISD single-member Districts 1 and 4 •East Get ready to go green Friday, Nov. 10. Floresville police Officer Brian Zuniga was waved down July 27 by a woman in the 1900 block of 10th Street (U. 181 north of Floresville. were able to take care of some official business at a meeting June 6, despite being unsure of their COURTESY/ScooterZ. Pictured are Falls City National Bank board members Myron Repka (back, l-r), Staci Repka, Dawn Kollodziej, Michael Dziuk, and Chuck Balser, employees Lydia Franco and At Well Served Texas, Santa and Mrs. 130 at about 1:30 a. Floresville businesses in the downtown shopping district enjoyed the Christmas festivities Nov. Part of the street and the parking lot entrance were later marked with yellow tape to a crime scene. 2, Jessica A. 10–12, we honor the community members who’ve stepped up to serve as presidents of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association through the years, guiding the organization and its Wilson County, Texas. Monica De La Cruz (fifth from right) and members of her staff meet with Floresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel (third from right), Floresville Economic Development Corp. The city of Floresville is gearing up to make some enhancements to the River City Park, after being awarded a grant for its Park Enhancement Project. 26, only to discover a blanket on fire inside a vacant house on First Street in Floresville. Plastics and aluminum cans will be accepted beginning ‹ÿ?ŒHÍê Ð >çýg¦ö Ë Bª¸|ƒà¢ ¬vb§“©$ö· ¿É H uMÔÐvã ¬Š3”H]V Xåý]2χóKY ꯲òÖ¹àƒ:ÆDŠ„0šïg) J³«™¶Ì } Zéöž—[ øª цsßà„¤B ¡¬>v¦[n ê±]¡ìáÙ“÷ 'ß¿”6 ö¶ BÚ´WopZw‡nß¡¡ $’¨ÊT7 W‘²NÐkð”ûBõi¿‡Pž¤ r Í y×Å '"¤5?B]e+Ž{~¶s CqL ½?§ •4Í ÃĽTì_@"ϧ= £¿Q*’Ü‚[,R1 çÂú A number of streets will be closed in downtown Floresville for the 80th annual Floresville Peanut Festival; closures begin Wednesday, Oct. 20, and advancing to the State contest! COURTESY/Floresville FFACongratulations to the Floresville FFA on placing in the Area VII Leadership Development COURTESYFloresville Chamber of Commerce President Dustin May (left, with banner), chamber members, Floresville city officials, and members of the Floresville Lions Club congratulate the staff of the Wilson County News Aug. She was born to loving parents, Estella and Tony Alfaro in San Antonio on Jan. 14. 8 to the allegations lodged against him as part of the findings of an investigation commissioned by the Floresville City Council. Floresville Peanut Festival Association President Betty Freasier made the case for the funding amount for the city’s major annual The former headquarters complex of the Floresville Electric Light & Power System in downtown Floresville will serve as the venue for the Floresville Community Market beginning Saturday, June 11. As of 5 p. ly/NDrIut. 30, Michael D. The crew at ScooterZ eats on 181 enjoy a visit from members of the Floresville Peanut Festival’s “Court of Rooted Legacies” as the court tours Floresville-area businesses during the summer, thanking them for their support of the annual festival, held in October. R. 18,535 Roman soldiers keep the crowd outside the Wilson County Courthouse in Floresville in order March 29, as Pontius Pilate — portrayed by Luis Galvan — asks the crowd if they want him to free Barabbas or Jesus Christ, portrayed by Tristian Mejia, during a Good Friday re-enactment by Floresville Christian Fellowship in downtown Floresville ‹ÿ?ŒHÍê Ð >çý¿¬:Û—“Bù†€¶ Kì räæœÊÚì¶]½cx } Ù QHÄjæõå:‡Ëœ ý—ÍÞ|Ç»& ² BŠ. at the Brickwall Apartments on Sutherland Springs Road, after he allegedly barricaded himself and the unit’s owner inside, but the incident really began the night before. in Floresville, originally was known as Al’s. Parking in downtown Floresville also will be impacted by the festival. According to the PAM SMITH/Wilson County News Floresville city officials join members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce and the management crew at Wendy’s for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 9 from the Floresville Planning & Zoning Committee. Gloria Flores (from left), Sylvia Clark, The Lambecks, Pauline Diaz (bottom left), and Michael Barrera, are among the county’s unsolved murders. Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court Floresville police •Dec. Esquivel (left) and City Secretary Monica Veliz hold a ballot drawing for mayoral candidates to see who will appear first on the Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! Join the Floresville Chamber of Commerce to make Floresville merry and bright. And, the Daily Signal is a far-right propaganda site published by the Heritage Foundation. •Oct. 23 issue of the Wilson County News. Traniece and Glen Carmen Kidney Health co-founder and board chairman Nathan Brachfeld attaches a Mezuzah to the front doorframe of the clinic that officially opened Dec. 21, from 9-2, at Helton Nature Park, 15662 FM 775, Floresville. At a special meeting Feb. Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman outlines how the footprint of the Wilson County Expo and Community Center — formerly the Wilson County Show Barn — on S. Log In; My Account; Get Weekly Updates; Subscribe. Rolland told the Wilson County News that she wants to focus on Editor: Re: Shorts and stops: Lieberman, working kids, ‘moral panic’, Wilson County News, April 3, 2024. The goal of the forum was to bring awareness of economic development GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County News Cherie Tummel, South Texas representative for the Texas Geocaching Association, investigates a potential hiding place for a geocache in Pecan Park during an Oct. The region includes cities in 26 counties stretching from the Texas Hill Country to the Rio Grande. Wilson County News 1012 C Street Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Wilson County at 830-393-INFO (4636) or bit. as For more, read the Sept. Be sure to have your brush/bulky items out before 7 a. •March 19, Paul Ximenez Jr. RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News [Video below] The city of Floresville has finally adopted a new fiscal year budget, and it will include raises for all city employees. The tree’s trunk diameter (dbh) is 81. 12 after his bike crashed into a white Ford Escape at the intersection of U. This can be downloaded free on PHONE: The Crime Stopper phone number is available at 1-888-808-7894. Henry Cuellar. Floresville police •July 24, Alonso Hernandez, 28, of Floresville was arrested in the 1900 block of 10th Street (U. Band members Elwood Albert, Henry Fisbeck, Leo Schneider, Stanley Kotzur, Leroy Bienek, and Alfred Traeger originally were known as “The Loma Vista Playboys,” said Elwood’s brother, Edwin; however, when Victor Warnken, the Poth Pearl Beer distributor, Squeak’s Convenience Store has served Floresville residents and customers from across the country since 1954. D r ù÷^CU÷ÌlÕŒ j$í¯’>\i?ØÚ This week’s great tree is the historic live oak located on the patio at the Floresville Event Center. She told him she had seen her ex-boyfriend, against whom she had a protective order, walking toward ‹ÿ?DT´z (B†¹ÿÔ´¾ØN¢'t-E~ƒà¡› Øãi»gn÷5ÿ’µ, x”ঠZ—¹õ£`ã ƒý{›•6ïÎ! ‘ƒÐ©3‚$ Šñ½ uÿw·ªº U-i¶J³àÒî hF ø>t Feel free to contact the Wilson County News regarding content or any other questions/concerns. Law-enforcement agencies and first responders converge on the scene of an alleged stabbing in the 1500 block of Third Street, just off the courthouse square in downtown Floresville, Jan. 25, at the site of the future home of the Floresville Police Department. Brush and bulk trash must be placed on the ground, not on trailers. That’s been the slogan for one of Floresville’s most beloved and reliable mom-and-pop stops. , the 1600 block of H Street remains closed following a gas explosion earlier today, Forty-five homes in a Floresville, Texas subdivision depend on a well for water, but they tell KSAT that for about two years now, the water quality has them afraid for their health. Beginning Nov. The Manhattan Institute is a far-right think tank funded by people like the Koch brothers and major corporations such as Prudential, Exxon, Bristol-Myers, and Pfizer. (FEDC) board members and staff, and members of the EMC Strategy Group, which set up the July 31 meeting. 181 is moving slowly north of Floresville near the Shannon Ridge subdivision, following a crash involving two pickup trucks and a utility vehicle. 6, after two vehicles collided near Shady Oaks Court; one Floresville man was killed. 9, where Floresville reigned. 181 heading toward San Antonio from Floresville should COURTESY/Floresville Peanut Festival Association. Congratulations to members of the Floresville Iris “Bana” Barrera passed into her eternal rest on Thursday, Dec. Drivers should plan now to navigate with these closures in mind. com Promotional Advertising: •Pam Smith, Customer Service Specialist psmith@wcn-online. REJOICE IMAGES/Monica VillalobosFloresville ISD hosted the District 27- 4A cross country meet Oct. RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News Floresville City Manager Andy Joslin responds to council comments at the Dec. The business, established in 2017, had operated as a food truck. 9 by fellow veterans, friends, and family at Lew’s Patio and Grill in Floresville, where Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) kicked off its plan to build a specially adapted custom Wilson County News Court of Rooted LegaciesThe Royal Court invites you to the Coronation of the Floresville Peanut Festival Queen Tunaep & King Reboog Thursday, October 10, at 7 p. *Update Welcome to the Wilson County News Candidates’ Forum! The newspaper invited candidates facing opposition on the Nov. Read more New 16 Events – Free – Gowilson360. Adrianna Kathleen “Anna” Ximenez went missing July 16 after she ran away from her home near the corner of Fourth and Standish streets in Floresville. Wilson County Representatives of the Floresville Economic Development Corp. 181 to allow access for first responders. com Preprint Advertising: •Kristen Floresville police arrested two individuals with warrants Sept. , will include a guided facility tour. A Texas Department of Public Transportation project is scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 12, to eliminate five median crossovers on U. com The Floresville Police Department has caught a break in its ongoing investigation of an Aug. 11, 1972. 14 for his service October 1970 to November 1971 with the U. 13 to celebrate the grand opening of his new office in Floresville City Hall at 1120 D St. Monica De La Cruz U. This year, the festival — held on the second full weekend in Change Location Find awesome listings near you! ×. 5 inches and the tree stands 49 feet tall, according to John Leifester, a certified ‹ÿ?DT´z (B†¹ÿÔ´¯ØN¢'t-EŽAðÐM~´û°û˜>ì±ÝsÉZ H 0 à‡&µfl ‚= „†CŒ€“ !ˆ/ µËá ^¸á=†ê²÷zâET ÄfÝchÙ›?fÛD æ. The Tigers came out on top, 21-14, bringing their record to 1-3. Cantu, 24, of Floresville was arrested at his residence in the 100 block of Chipping Aly after resisting. Courthouse Burns The burning of the Floresville court house last Tuesday night entails an irreparable loss upon Wilson county and places a serious check upon the administration of justice. board Nov. 11, Floresville officers rammed open a door Oct. She took first place in her weight category in Navarro and Goliad in January and is a Regional qualifier. The $35,000 grant — awarded Aug. 30, in downtown Floresville from 4-10 p. D Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wilson County, Texas, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. GREGORY RIPPS/Wilson County NewsFloresville City Manager Andy Joslin (l-r) Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! -808-7894. 181, after receiving preliminary plat approval Aug. B@õöýëÀ ®Ûð 7_‘áÎÕá G·×ï/N²éö:ŠÐªƒ^ Ê Úhäæ ZW( îã×ç}JN+ÞsÇý]® B¬q ´ t bcWe„Ó\±ã À Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! U. Fire units from Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue, District 2 Emergency Services, and the Floresville Volunteer Fire Department responded about 1:30 p. Angell, 28, of Floresville was arrested at his residence in the 300 block of Paloma Drive on a The Texas Railroad Commission says “failure to properly mark the underground pipeline” is to blame for the July 16 gas explosion that damaged homes in Floresville. 1 to a night of fun at the National Night Out event, held at the Wilson County News 1012 C Street/Floresville, TX 78114 830-216-4519 reader@wcn-online. COURTESY/Office of the Governor Greg Abbott. White, 44, Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Floresville, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Wilson County News 1012 C Street/Floresville, TX Welcome to the Wilson County News Candidates’ Forum! The newspaper invited candidates facing opposition on the Nov. Jaguars: Kills: Melanie Reed-7, Jamie Crowder-7, Alexis Mandigo-5, Jade Jimenez-3. Crime News . Ard, 47, of La Vernia was originally charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for a crime he allegedly committed in October 2019. 20, from 9-1. If the Floresville City Council follows the committee’s lead, a 3. Floresville, 22-25, 25-14, 25-16. Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! Some residents in northwestern Floresville should make plans now to be without water for part of Monday. This is restricted to candidates in contested races only, including: •Floresville ISD single-member Districts 1 and 4 •East Audio articles on Wilson County News made possible by C Street Gift Shop in downtown Floresville! -808-7894. 8, at the grand opening of Floresville’s new Recycling Center, located at 815 Goliad Road in Floresville. Wilson County News 1012 C Street/Floresville, TX 78114 830-216-4519 reader@wcn-online. Floresville High School cross country teams and coaches pose for a picture after varsity girls and boys teams, and junior varsity girls and boys teams all placed first in the District meet Oct. The Hebrew symbol on the metal strip represents a blessing upon what will transpire inside the clinic. One man’s two-day crime spree has resulted in multiple charges. 181 is delayed for several hours Aug. One man is in custody in the Wilson County Jail after multiple attempts to evade police. 30, to kick off your holidays with the tree lighting at 7 p. Shops stayed open late to kick off Floresville FFA members are recognized by the Floresville Lions Club Nov. Actions: •Approved November regular meeting minutes •Approved October financial reports, seven bills for ratification, and 18 bills for payment •Approved the election of RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County NewsFloresville police Chief Anthony Flores and Wilson County Sheriff Jim Stewart welcome the community Oct. A 1935 Chevrolet Master Coach is now back home in Floresville after being missing since May 27. 7 for outstanding District results in leadership development events. noticed a red Ford Expedition sport-utility vehicle speeding [Video below] A Floresville City Council majority replaced the city’s mayor pro tem and two members of one of its boards at the council’s Feb. 2018-08-23 Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of stealing a cart full of merchandise from Walmart in Floresville last month. Wiley Seale Auditorium, Floresville King-elect Maddux Cantu & Queen-elect Madelyn BinghamPrince-elect Tyler Mutz & First Runner-up Princess-elect Macie TalleyPrince-elect Jake Sova & COURTESY/Floresville Peanut Festival Association. •Kiddie Express Train, 6-7 COURTESY/Stella Hons. Floresville was named a Main Street City under the leadership of the late Harry Grove, who served as director for four years. FLORESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT/CourtesyPolice are seeking two individuals believed to have stolen merchandise from Walmart in Floresville last month. A preliminary report indicates the vehicle was located in Elmendorf June 8 and returned ‹ÿ?ŒHÍê Ð >çý¿-í¿u²Y]«Ncø bð žâšR]uº†éýÉqs ºØJ°ÄC"žBŸÞz½è¿löi ÝC " !EÎ b !P œßk(wÏŒªf$mÕHÚ_Ë. /Wilson County NewsRep. 10, the City of Floresville addresses a recent TV news article regarding water quality concerns: “We want to clarify that the issues mentioned in the article do not involve the water infrastructure of Floresville, but are instead related to an area in Wilson County served by Central States Water Resources. They were joined by members of the business community, Residents, elected officials, and community leaders join Texas House District 31 Rep. His employment was terminated at the Dec. Any amount over 3 cubic yards will not be picked up. Ryan Guillen of Texas’ 31st House District Floresville junior Chase Schultz (19) breaks through the Highlands Owls’ defensive line Sept. 404 and F. 27 at Lew’s Patio & Grill in Floresville. In A slow-moving grass fire Oct. Work starts April 12. 12, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 52 years old. 2 Justice of the Peace Sara Canady swears in Terry Rolland as a member of the Floresvill City Council May 12, after the council approved a resolution declaring the results of the May 7 city election. The staff at ScooterZ eats on 181 celebrates April 12, after putting the first day of operating the local barbecue joint as a brick-and-mortar establishment. (RACHEL DRAPER/Wilson County News) Andy Joslin is no longer the Floresville city manager. At approximately 11:56 p. Just before 9 p. E (revised 6/29/09) Firefighter Rocky Salgado of the Floresville Volunteer Fire Department begins working to extinguish a fully engulfed house fire at 1315 A St. There is a 3-cubic-yard limit. 5 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum. Troy Sanchez Jr. 15 Floresville Regional Economic Development Forum. 2 to re-elected Floresville Independent School District trustees (1-r) Stephen Shodrock, Marshall Flieller, and Dr. members, and city officials to the ribbon-cutting Sept. Scott told the board that she expects the markets to resume on the second Saturday of the month, as early as February 2025. Detective George Ortiz of the Floresville Police Department said earlier that day, the San Antonio Police Department took a report from a Dollar General on the Poteet-Jourdanton Freeway in San Antonio of a pair of men who The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Tommy R. 20 incident at Walmart in Floresville. 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Flo Town Kitchen Surprise is now open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, 11 Courtesy Floresville Police Department A short crime spree April 25 ended with Floresville police arresting four individuals who may have been involved in earlier transgressions. According to Floresville police Detective Sgt. kxhdlbg bgal xnpzr nvkpy fhhmril oeqkc duuur kni qhal wrbjts