The collapse March 4 of the metal framing for the new arena at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville will not affect the household hazardous waste collection scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the expo center. According to county officials, the waste collection event hosted by the San Antonio River Authority will be held as planned and will take place on the side of the community center farthest from the construction site. County residents are encouraged to dispose of household hazardous waste Saturday at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center, 435 S.H. 97 E. in Floresville,...

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The metal framework for the future Wilson County Expo Arena, under construction on S.H. 97 next to the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville, has collapsed. Shortly after the collapse just before 3 p.m. March 4, Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman arrived at the site to assess the situation.  Wilson County Pct. 2 Commissioner Russell King, along with local law enforcement personnel, also responded.  Work on the structure had been underway with the metal framework largely in place earlier in the day.  According to witnesses at the scene, there were no injuries reported. Work was suspended at the...

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Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services has announced a major administrative change and a temporary closure of animal intake. The organization, formerly the Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter, announced Feb. 22 that it is no longer associated with former shelter president Brandy Barnett, who stepped into the role in December 2024. Barnett served previously as vice president since 2019, alongside then-president and shelter founder Alena Berlanga. “… We want to make it clear that our current administration and Board of Directors operate independently and are not involved in, nor do we support or condone, any actions or ventures outside...

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Primary Election –Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Watch for unofficial election night coverage on the local elections right here after 7 p.m. when the polls close. 7:49 pm, early voting and absentee. 7:58 pm, more early voting and absentee. 8:42 pm boxes 102, 414, 104, 103. 9:21 pm boxes 313, 207, 205. 9:52 pm boxes 416, 415, 101. 10:35 pm final totals boxes 311, 312, 206. Wilson County races with opponents – election coverage listed below: REPUBLICAN   County Judge Brenda Trevino, 1,755 Michael Monreal, 5,488   Justice Of the Peace Precinct 3 Joel Bellinger, 1,008 Connie Terry (i), 898 Unofficial Wilson County totals for...

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Notes from his foster family: Boots has a great demeanor. We actually took him to our son’s class for show and tell and he did excellent with all the kids. Sat nicely, let them all pet on him, and didn’t seem overwhelmed at all. He will chase after cats but has not had much interaction with them and doesn’t seem aggressive. He acclimated very quickly to our busy household of other animals and plays well with all our other dogs. He will go after chickens though. Boots loves his food and needs a slow feeding bowl. I have seen him...

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Notes from his foster family: Boots has a great demeanor. We actually took him to our son’s class for show and tell and he did excellent with all the kids. Sat nicely, let them all pet on him, and didn’t seem overwhelmed at all. He will chase after cats but has not had much interaction with them and doesn’t seem aggressive. He acclimated very quickly to our busy household of other animals and plays well with all our other dogs. He will go after chickens though. Boots loves his food and needs a slow feeding bowl. I have seen him...

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The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will have a Mobile Blood Donation Station, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., during the 19th annual South Texas Home and Garden Show at the Floresville Event Center, 600 Hwy 97 W, Floresville. All blood donors will receive a free T-shirt. Use the QR code to schedule your visit in advance.

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The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will have a Mobile Blood Donation Station, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., during the 19th annual South Texas Home and Garden Show at the Floresville Event Center, 600 Hwy 97 W, Floresville. All blood donors will receive a free T-shirt. Use the QR code to schedule your visit in advance.

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About 20 years ago, chickens— long a staple of farms and homesteads— began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023. Caroline Komar-Steiner, a Team Lead at the Tractor Supply store in Antioch, Illinois, is a passionate chicken expert who regularly guides individuals into the world of chicken ownership. She...

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About 20 years ago, chickens— long a staple of farms and homesteads— began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023. Caroline Komar-Steiner, a Team Lead at the Tractor Supply store in Antioch, Illinois, is a passionate chicken expert who regularly guides individuals into the world of chicken ownership. She...

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