Join the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) in Austin on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free user-friendly workshop on tracing your family lineage back to the era of the American Revolution in 1776. Guest speakers from the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution will discuss the organization, along with resources they offer for genealogy research. Sign up for the event by Feb. 11. Learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), why women join, and how DAR resources can help uncover overlooked patriots. Presenters will also share information about the...

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Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to participate in the VLB’s campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas’ 10 State Veterans Homes. Texans interested in participating can mail Valentines to any of the 10 State Veterans Homes. To ensure on-time delivery, cards should be postmarked by Tuesday, Feb. 10, and include “Valentines for Vets” in the mailing address. Mailing addresses for the State Veterans Homes: •Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home — 1020 Tascosa Road, Amarillo, TX 79124 •Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home — 1300 Seven...

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Eileen Anderson of Sutherland Springs goes all-out glam on Elvis Presley’s birthday Jan. 8, and adds an Elvis face to turn up at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Floresville for the I Heart Health line dancing class. “The girls enjoy it, and get a kick out of guessing what I might wear next,” she giggled. The sprightly 82-year-old enjoys dressing up for any and every occasion, and plans to doll up as Minnie Mouse for Valentine’s Day.

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Falls City Independent School District (ISD) is proud to announce the hiring of Will Kirchhoff as the district’s new athletic director and head football coach. Kirchhoff is a proud Falls City High School graduate, Class of 2010, where he was the valedictorian. His return to Falls City represents a homecoming and a strong commitment to giving back to the community that helped shape him. Kirchhoff succeeds his father, Mark, in the role. Mark announced his resignation as athletic director in December; the resignation is effective June 30. Most recently, he served as the athletic director and head football coach at...

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“Melania,” a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, is showing at the Arcadia Theatre in Floresville. The film follows the First Lady in the 20 days before the second inauguration of her husband, Donald, in January 2025, as president of the United States. The film was released Jan. 30. See ad on page 3B for show times.

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Derek Gaudlitz of Wilson County (second from right) is the new chairman of the San Antonio River Authority board of directors, following the administration of oaths and officer elections during the Jan. 12 board meeting. Joining Gaudlitz in being sworn in are (l-r) returning members Patrice A. Melancon, Bexar County at-large; Gaylon Oehlke, Karnes County; Jerry G. Gonzales, Bexar County District 1; Lourdes Galvan, Bexar County District 2; and new board member Wilfred Korth of Goliad County. The board members each serve a four-year term. Galvan and Oehlke join Gaudlitz as executive officers serving in that capacity for two years.

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Wilson County News is proud to announce the return of our very popular annual “Plant ID/Mystery Plant Contest”! Can you identify this plant? Send your best guess to Plant ID, Wilson County News, 1012 C St., Floresville, TX 78114, or email it to [email protected], with “Plant ID” in the subject line. Please include your name, hometown, and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. To be eligible for the prize, a solar cage garden lantern valued at , courtesy of the La Vernia Country Store, your correct entry must arrive by Monday at 9 a.m. following the photo’s...

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WCN “Meeting Watches” present highlights from recent meetings of some area entities; not all entities, or their actions or discussions, are included here. View WCN’s video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. FELPS Jan. 28 Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District Meeting: Regular meeting, Jan. 30, 9-10:42 a.m.; public hearing, 9:02-9:35 a.m. Actions: •Approved new drilling and production permits for four water wells in Frio County, one in Atascosa County, and one in Wilson County for irrigation use, and one in Atascosa County and two in Wilson County for irrigation and livestock use; approved permits to increase production on three...

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Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled .3 billion in December 2025, 5.7 percent more than in December 2024. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in December 2025 was up 5.2 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor...

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