With humble beginnings as a small shopper, the Wilson County News’ leadership has always ventured into new waters. It was the first business to have a fax machine and offer fax service in Floresville in 1988. The newspaper’s very first website was developed in 1999. Soon after, wilsoncountynews.com took shape and has continued to develop and provide a strong online presence for community news.

Jan 1, 2025 · Nancy Cora (Powell) Koch, 78, of Floresville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Nancy was a New Year’s baby, born on Jan. 1, 1947, in San Angelo, to parents Mary P. (Mann) Powell and John Gregory Powell. She graduated from Big Lake High School in 1965. Although Nancy started her undergraduate studies at …

1 day ago · Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 4 EMS personnel prepare a gurney for the passenger of a dark gray Ford Focus Jan. 28, after its crash involving a Toyota Highlander, also gray. The two vehicles made impact just before 10 a.m. last Tuesday on 10th Street (U.S. 181) in front of the H-E-B parking lot in Floresville in misty weather conditions. According to ESD 4 Capt. William Miles ...

Dec 25, 2024 · Members of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce visit Christina Bourne and the crew at Studio C Dance Studio Jan. 8, recognizing the business at 245 Paloma Drive as the chamber’s Business of the Month. Studio C was recognized for its dedication to creativity, dance, and the local community.

Meeting Coverage In performing our duties as a community watchdog and providing community news, the Wilson County News videos meetings to enhance coverage.

Dec 25, 2024 · Most Wilson County government offices — tax office, county clerk, appraisal district, etc. — are closed today, Jan. 21, due to the winter weather that arrived Monday evening, which has left a blanketing of snow across most areas, along with ice accumulation on roads and exposed surfaces. Road conditions are hazardous, according to County Judge Hank Whitman. “I want to stress […]

Jan 28, 2025 · Wilson County residents may have gone to sleep last Monday evening during a winter storm of sleet and freezing rain, but they awoke Jan. 21 to snow and ice on the ground. All area school districts closed for the day, as well as most Wilson County government offices, due to the inclement weather and icy road conditions.

Wilson County News Design Specialist Rebecca Rodriguez (l-r), Reporter Rachel Draper, Design Specialist Taryn Smith-Morales, Director of Operations Kristen Kolodziej Weaver, Copy Editor Wendy Grant, and Publisher Elaine H. Kolodziej get into the Christmas spirit, dressing in their favorite “ugly” Christmas sweaters Dec. 18 as they put …

Brandy Barnett is the new president of the Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter. She succeeds Alena Berlanga, who stepped down as president at the end of 2024, after spearheading the establishment of the organization and leading it for a decade. Barnett, a licensed animal control officer, is no stranger to the shelter and its supporters, having served as its […]

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