The following areas has reports of rain last week. ALUM COMMUNITY •Ginger Coleman 0.2” DEWEES •Alene Pawelek 0.1" EAGLE CREEK Willie Wiatrek 2.8" ELMENDORF •Archie Wiatrek 4” FLORESVILLE •Gauna 0" •Taryn Morales 3.5” GOLIAD •Bryan Yanta 0.1" GRAYTOWN •Anita Savage trace •Suzanne Deuvall Rutan 0.75” LA VERNIA •HC Sutherland 0.42” McCOY •Susan A. Wolfe 0.6" PLEASANTON •Gary West 0” POTH •Albert Faktor 0.1” •Ben Laskowski 0.5” PULASKI •Will Waclawczyk 0” SAYERS •Charles Mikołajczyk Jr. 1.3" ST. HEDWIG •Karl Kolodziej 0.1" STOCKDALE •Wayne James 0.11” •Brandy Hawkins 0" THREE OAKS •Alton Moczygemba 0”

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The East Central Hornets started off the 2025-26 season in a battle against not only one of the top teams in the San Antonio area, but also against nature itself. EC opened up on Saturday, August 30 against the Harlan Hawks, a team that went 12-2 last season and reached the state quarterfinals and ultimately won the contest by a final of 48-40. Early season jitters were to be expected from a young team that was bring back less than 10 combined total starters from last season’s playoff squad. The Hornets dug themselves into a massive hole in the first...

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It’s time to nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Quarter. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30, for the third quarter of 2025. Whether it’s a teacher who inspired you or a mentor who made a difference, show your appreciation by filling out the nomination at our website at www.wilsoncountynews.com/edu. Share why they deserve recognition, and let’s celebrate their dedication together. He or she could win “Educator of the Quarter” recognition and a 0 gift card in the contest sponsored by the Wilson County News and Firstmark Credit Union in La Vernia. Our team will choose the winner based...

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Area Realtors, brokers, and loan officers are invited to a free “Lunch, Learn & Tour” on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Floresville. The event will start at 11:30 a.m., and takes place at 108 Pradera Ridge Drive, off U.S. 181 north of Floresville. This event, hosted by the Children’s Alliance of South Texas-A Child Advocacy Center (CAST-CAC), is designed to allow Realtors and real estate agency personnel to go above and beyond as a Realtor who works with families. During this free event, real estate agents will enjoy a delicious lunch, sponsored by Ashley Real, Realtor with Factotum Realty, earn continuing...

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Little League organizations are inviting assistance to support the Ingram Little League, in the aftermath of the July 4 floods that wreaked havoc on Hill Country communities. In partnership with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Little League will come together for a special event on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., and invites Little League families across Texas to be part of this important cause. The Chihuahuas will face the Space Cowboys at Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive in Sugar Land. Here’s how you can help: •Join the event at the ballpark in Ingram — A portion of all ticket...

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The late great comedian Jerry Clower was the size of a professional football player. He once told that his son was the field goal kicker for his high school football team. One day his son had the chance to kick the goal that would give his team the lead and maybe the win, but the kick went wide of the goal. Four rows from where Clower sat, a man jumped up and began heckling and booing loudly. “Who is that kicker? He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with a football!” On and on he went, ridiculing Clower’s...

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The next “Unwind Your Drawing Skills” will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Seguin Art League, 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This class will concentrate on two-point linear perspective. It will begin with a basic understanding of the technique and finish with each student drawing a cityscape. The fee for the class is , which includes basic supplies, and is open to anyone age 18 and older. For information, call 830-305-0472, go by the gallery located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin, or visit seguinartleague.com.

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Join the Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter (WCNKAS) for an adoption event Saturday, Sept. 13, 4-8 p.m., at Anytime Fitness in Floresville. Guests can bring a bag of dog or cat food (preferably Purina brand) to be entered in a prize drawing. Donations made at the shelter are also eligible to enter the drawing. Anytime Fitness is located at 538 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. The Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter is located at 1059 C.R. 301 in Floresville.

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Plan now to roll the dice to help support the Wilson County Public Libraries at Bunco for Books, a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Wilson County Public Libraries. Grab your friends and family and head to the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Saturday, Sept. 13, and enjoy fun, prizes, and refreshments from 1-3 p.m. A donation of per person is requested. The library is located at 11303 Fourth St. in Floresville. Doors will open at noon. Seats are limited! To reserve your spot, contact your local library at: •Sam Fore Jr. Library,...

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Make plans now to attend the Poth Athletic Boosters’ Luxury Pirate Bingo Night, Sunday, Sept. 21, at Kosciusko Hall, located at 7975 F.M. 541, in Stockdale. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., and bingo begins at 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets are and include one bingo booklet and dinner. Reserved table for eight may be purchased for 0 and include eight tickets, eight bingo booklets, 16 drink tickets, and dinner. VIP tables are also available for [post_excerpt],000 and include eight tickets, 16 bingo booklets, 16 drink tickets, dinner, and dessert. To purchase tickets,...

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