Wilson County News

Congratulations to the following teams in the Wilson County News coverage area that have made the playoffs. Bi-District •Falls City v Ganado TBD •Floresville v Calhoun TBD •La Vernia v Fredericksburg – at Jourdanton High School -game 1: Thursday, April 25, 5 pm -game 2: Thursday, April 25, 7 pm -game 3 if needed: Saturday, April 27, 5 pm •Nixon-Smiley TBD •Poth TBD •S

Early voting for the May 4 local elections begins Monday, April 22, and continues through Tuesday, April 30. Registered voters in certain incorporated cities and school districts will have an opportunity to cast ballots for members of their city council or school board. Because the Wilson County Election Office is not conducting any of the local elections, voting will be conducted

Floresville community members may hear sirens and see emergency vehicles at Floresville High School Friday morning, April 19. But don’t be alarmed. To help educate students about the dangers of drinking and driving, Floresville High School is hosting “Shattered Dreams” on campus that morning. A dramatization of an alcohol-related crash will begin around 10:42 a.m. Residents c

1. In 2002, first baseman Heeseop Choi became the first Korean- born position player in Major League Baseball when he debuted with what team? 2. Australia’s Vern Schuppan won what prestigious sportscar endurance race in 1983? 3. Six days after winning the 1997 Stanley Cup championship, what Detroit Red Wings defenseman’s hockey career was ended by injuries sustained in a limous

April 8 was an incredible day as students from East Central ISD got to witness the solar eclipse! Teachers were thrilled that students could experience the stunning celestial event firsthand and make science come alive.Article Link

Students from East Central High School’s Career and Technical Education construction program, under the guidance of Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Munoz, construct a storage shed, showcasing teamwork and hands-on skills.Article Link

Grammy Award-winning record producer A.B. Quintanilla responds to questions from students at Floresville South Elementary School April 5, during a special visit to the campus. “Dreaming is free, but the work is not,” said Quintanilla, the brother of the late Texas artist Selena, as he stressed to the students the importance of feeding their minds and that knowledge is power.Art

Congratulations to the Falls City High School One Act Play troupe, who advanced to the Area performance in Three Rivers on April 13. Several members of the cast and crew received individual awards at the March 26 Bi-District performance, including Tianna Drumm and Mary Barnard for All Star Cast; Sami Saenz for Best Performer; and Jacob Ryan for Best Technician.Article Link

Congratulations to the Falls City High School senior athletes for being recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association for Academic All-State honors and being selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State team. First team Cayla Albers Madelyn Sekula Hannah Thomas. Second team Klarisa Moehrig Camber Pipes.Article Link

Stockdale High School track and field teams participate in the Area meet April 11 in Falls City. Congratulations to the following Regional qualifiers! Varsity boys 3200 meters Taylor Warrick, 1st Cooper Warrick, 3rd 1600 meters Taylor Warrick, 1st Triple Jump Camden Derricoatte, 1st Long Jump Camden Derricoatte, 1st 110 Hurdles Camden Derricoatte, 1st 300 Hurdles Camden Derricoatte