Tourism committee members hear insights from state experts
Wilson County Tourism Committee met December 1 in the county courthouse with 20 attendees. Guests Andrea Varnell Craig Morgan and Stan Hodge urged collaboration Across Floresville and the county to create memorable experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Bakker
Wilson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc
WCEDF
Elaine Kolodziej
James Jay
Andrea Varnell
Sunset Advisory Commission
Austin
Craig Morgan
Texas Department of Economic Development
Stan Hodge
Morgan
Hodge
Jay
Wilson County
LaJuana
Marcello Laijas
Texas
Laijas
San Antonio
Cibolo
Floresville
Operation Christmas Greeting supports Wilson EMS 21st year
The fundraising drive sponsored by the Company of Friends began in 1978 and has since drawn over 70 thousand dollars for the Wilson County Volunteer Ambulance Association. Participants donate instead of buying cards, with details published in the Floresville Chronicle Journal.
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Operation Christmas Greeting
Wilson County Volunteer Ambulance Association
Company of Friends
EMS
Floresville Chronicle-Journal
Live Nativity Scene at Blessed Sacrament Church
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Path hosts a Live Nativity Scene December 10 11 and 12 Friday to Sunday off Hwy 181 beside Herman Sons Lodge. Hours are 5 30 to 8 00 pm each evening with hot chocolate and a visit from St Nicholas.
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Path
Hwy. 181
Herman Sons Lodge
St. Nicholas
Gas leak prompts evacuation at Early Childhood Campus
About 275 four and five year olds were evacuated from the Early Childhood Center on Monday after a natural gas leak near Rosalind Pelech's classroom. The heater igniter failed, a small gas release occurred, seven people were treated and released at Wilson Memorial Hospital, and classes were canceled as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Pelech
Jane Wintrek
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Myra Travieso
Floresville
Local Scouts Collect for Families in Floresville Mission
Cub and Boy Scouts from Pack 393 will visit Floresville homes Saturday starting 8:00 a.m. to gather clothing and usable household goods for Christmas distribution. For large item pickup call Ruben Montez at 216-7026.
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Boy Scouts
Cub
Boys Scouts
Floresville
Ruben Montez
Christmas Musical A Light Still Shines in Texas
A Christmas musical featuring an orchestra from Southwest Texas State University and a combined choir from ten area churches performs December 10 at LaVernia Christian Teaching Center LaVernia on Highway 87, December 11 at Floresville High School Auditorium Floresville on Highway 181, and December 12 at Stockdale High School Auditorium Stockdale on Highway 87. All shows start at 8:00 pm and admission is free.
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Southwest Texas State University
LaVernia Christian Teaching Center
LaVernia
Texas
Floresville High School
Floresville
Stockdale High School
Stockdale
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Carole Johnson
New Floresville
Craig [Morgan
Bexar County
Bank of South Texas
P.O
John Doe
John
Jane Doe
John and
James and
Josie John Doe
By Dave Bakker
E. Robinson
Golia
Wilson County Historical Society
LaJuana Newnam
Pony Express
Bush
Chester McDougall
Alamo Area
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