Dear Dave, I’m 29, and I’m about to buy my first home. My plan is to buy a duplex and rent out the other side to help pay down the mortgage quickly. A good friend, who is like a brother to me, wants to be my renter. But I’m worried this might jeopardize our friendship at some point in the future. What do you think? Justin Dear Justin, Congratulations! Believe it or not, I can still remember how exciting it is when you’re finally able to buy your very first home. I hope the process moves quickly and smoothly for...

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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. La Vernia Police Department •Aug. 22, Bradley J. Brietzke, 32, of La Vernia was arrested in La Vernia on a motion to revoke a bond. Wilson County Sheriff’s Office •Aug. 21, Ronald W. Dreyer, 62, of La Vernia was arrested in the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant and charged with deadly conduct by discharge of a firearm. •Aug. 23, Jacob E. Quinters, 33, of Adkins and Jeremiah...

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The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Demetria L. Walker, 33, of Dallas was originally sentenced in January 2018 to four years of deferred adjudication- community supervision for a charge of theft, after allegedly attempting to smuggle less than ,500 worth of goods out of Walmart in Floresville in August 2016. She was scheduled in October 2018 for a motion to revoke due to violating the terms of her probation, but a judgment nisi was issued, which acts as an arrest warrant, for failure to appear in court on...

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Editor’s Note: This is an early bulldog edition of Capital Highlights to accommodate early holiday deadlines. It will be updated Sunday if needed. The Texas Senate approved the new congressional map and sent the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed before Abbott could sign the bill, which he has promised to do soon. The Texas Tribune reported that the redrawn map, which could give Republicans five additional congressional seats in 2026, has been challenged by two law firms filing on behalf of 13 Texas residents collectively called “the Gonzales...

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The Floresville Chamber of Commerce, partnering with the city of Floresville and Floresville Economic Development Corp., will host its first-ever Bridal Expo and Fashion Show on Sunday, Sept. 28, in the Floresville Event Center. Doors will open at noon, with the fashion show starting at 1:30 p.m. Vendors are invited to participate, with a special reduced booth space rate for members of the chamber. Potential vendors should contact the chamber office at 830-251-0944 or [email protected]. Sponsors also are welcome. Platinum sponsorship is 0; this includes recognition at the expo, with display on the event sponsorship banner and recognition in the...

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Art enthusiasts of all ages proudly display their masterpieces Aug. 21, after an evening of creativity and conversation at El Mesias United Methodist Church in Floresville. The event was hosted by the After School Tutoring Education Program (A.S.T.E.P.) Inc., which provides free tutoring services to students in the area.

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Members of the Floresville Peanut Festival 2025 Court of Texas Enchantment enjoy their traditional trip to the San Antonio Zoo July 11. Save the dates for this year’s Peanut Festival — Oct. 9-11!

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Felipe Salazar is a masterful storyteller; but his stories contain no written or spoken word. That’s because Felipe tells stories through photographs. For the past 15 years, Felipe has contributed sports photos to the Wilson County News. His action shots have filled the youth sports section, detailing the blood, sweat, and tears of young athletes throughout the county’s school districts. From Nixon- Smiley to East Central, and Floresville to La Vernia, Felipe’s court and field presence brilliantly captured the high energy of school sports. But his journey as a photographer extends beyond the sports world. Anyone who has ever attended...

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The Antonian College Prep Lady Apaches put up a wall Aug. 26 against La Vernia as Lady Bear senior Layla Haddock (15) reaches to power the ball past the defense. The 5A Lady Apaches found their 4A hosts more than ready for the battle; the Lady Bears claimed a hard-fought victory, 3-2. Haddock racked up 15 kills against Antonian. Head Volleyball Coach Danielle Coleman, recently named Raisin’ Cane’s and Texas High School Coaches Association Coach of the Week, is in her fourth season with La Vernia. Going into Labor Day weekend, the Lady Bears had a 16-5 season record, with...

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The Wilson County Veterans Service Office is encouraging veterans to drop in and take a look at its new location and learn about a new grant program. The office recently moved to 1144 C St. in downtown Floresville; it’s now in the same building as the Wilson County Archives, on the corner of Fourth and C streets. Veterans Service Officer Ray Herrera explained that the location offers more space and is more accessible. “There is more parking and a very short ramp; the office is almost at street level,” he said. The move coincides with the availability of 5,000 in...

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