Nannette Kilbey-Smith

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.H. 97 near Floresville will change, using $4.2 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 incidents. It's one of several endeavors becoming reality in the county under his leadership. N. KILBEY-SMITH/Wilson County News

Brian Holcek and this coral snake encountered each other in the dark Sunday evening, Oct. 13, near a stock tank on his place near F.M. 536 and F.M. 1303 just west of Floresville. He dispatched it with a rowboat oar. COURTESY/Brian and Annie HolcekBrian Holcek had a close encounter of the venomous kind. Out checking a well on his property […]

Early voting in the Nov. 5 election is underway at two Wilson County locations, including the La Vernia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall on U.S. 87. Early voting began Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 1. According to the Wilson County Elections Office, 1,354 ballots were cast Monday in Floresville, and 1,349 were cast in La Vernia. See page 4 for the list of candidates and early voting times and locations.

Kaycee Schoenert emphasizes the attention to detail that went into the playscape at Camden’s Adventure Zone, custom-built for the space by Soft Play to accommodate children of various ages and abilities. NANNETTE KILBEY-SMITHIt started because of a family, by a family, and it’s for families. Camden’... You must be an active subscriber to view this page. Please login in below […]

He was re-elected overwhelmingly by county voters Nov. 5. Unofficial election night results indicate Stewart, a Republican, received 20,421 votes to Democrat challenger Emmanuel Fultz's 5,807.

The East Central Independent School District's plans for a second high school and other new campuses have suffered a crushing blow, and the district now faces a deficit of almost $9 million.

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShareThe city of La Vernia has two disaster declarations in place — one acknowledging the ongoing drought, and another encouraging fire prevention, as conditions remain extremely dry due to the lack of beneficial rainfall.

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Head over to the La Vernia City Park this Saturday at 6 p.m. and enjoy the Faith and Family Concert in the Park, featuring Grammy and Dove award-winning Christian rock band “Audio Adrenaline,” along with “Abandon” and Jarrell!

Firefighters battle a structure fire in an apartment building on S.H. 123 in Stockdale. The cause and extent of the fire is unknown at this time.