American Legion Post 539 in St. Hedwig will provide a $1500 scholarship to a deserving student from the East Central and La Vernia independent school districts. Prospective students may contact their ...

Cast members of the La Vernia Junior High School Theatre Arts production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” take a bow Jan. 14, after their performance in the historic Texas Theatre in Seguin.

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs powerlifting program turned in another strong performance this weekend at the Victoria St. Joseph Power Fest Meet, earning second-place team finishes for both the boys and ...

Ashley Holmes Turberville, 85, of Seguin, Texas, formerly of Nixon, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2026. Ashley was born in Mercedes on Aug. 2, 1940, to Velma Prudence (Ricketson) and Sibley ...

Helton Nature Park, located at 15662 F.M. 775, north of Floresville, now includes eight exercise stations connected by a stabilized path along the existing walking trails. COURTESY/Helton San Antonio ...

A new veterinary clinic has opened in northwest Wilson County that is bringing lower cost spay and neuter options to the community. “People love their animals, but more and more they are finding it ...

•Husband of Kristin (Cross) Vader; father of Bennett and Beauden; son of Gary and Darnell Vader; brother of Judy Desmond (Ryan); son-in-law of Loretta Lange and John Cross Jr.

Boundary lines for East Central ISD’s new Valor College and Career Preparatory Academy, taking shape next to Tradition Elementary School in St. Hedwig, were discussed Jan. 15 by the district’s board ...

Derek and Lauren Gaudlitz of Floresville, pose with the Wilson County Newspaper in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on Dec. 5. The trip marked the fulfillment of a longtime dream for Lauren, ...

William Wayne Vader, 47, passed away on Sunday, Jan.18, 2026. He was born on Dec. 10, 1978, in Alpine, Texas, to Gary and Darnell Vader. Will lived life wholeheartedly as a devoted husband and father.

•Widower of Carol Graves West; father of Deborah Ann West Caney-Brown (Tim) and the late Raymond Curtis West; brother of Franklin C. West (Nancy), L.H. West (Maureen), and the late Patsy R.

Bernice Hutton Person, 93, entered Heaven on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. Bernice was the daughter of Floyd Hutton and Maudie Leasman Hutton. She was born in San Antonio on June 29, ...