Flooding Ranges Across Karnes County After Friday Storm
A weather system north and east of LaVernia spawned flash flooding in Karnes County. Rainfall of 9 to 13 inches was reported between Pawelekville and Helena, with 11 inches on Rosie Wintrek’s property near Pawelekville and 6 inches in Falls City. Roads flooded and a culvert overflowed near Pawelekville closing SH 123. Fire departments aided traffic control as crews assessed damage.
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Motorcycle crash during rally sends two to jail and hospital
A Saturday night accident in Floresville left one motorcyclist hospitalized in San Antonio and another man, Renato Garcia, 38, jailed in Wilson County. The nearby annual aardvark Motorcycle rally proceeded with no further incidents, according to officials.
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Dairy Queen fundraiser aids South Texas children
Dairy Queen stores in Floresville LaVernia and Stockdale raised funds for the Children's Miracle Network and Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital, netting 2845.88 for Wilson County kids. An unrelated Floresville crash saw motorcyclist Garcia injured and a suspect Kosub charged with interfering with police duties after returning the bike to a park.
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Pickup driver charged after road rage incident with gun
A Wilson County man, Hencey, was arrested after a road rage event on U S 181 near FM 775. He was charged with deadly conduct and unlawfully carrying a weapon. the gun was loaded and off safety, though no injuries occurred. The female driver alerted 911 and followed the pickup until deputies stopped him.
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News Travels Contest at Wilson County News
Submit a photo of you reading the Wilson County News beside a landmark or vacation spot. If published you receive a WCN T shirt or cap, one item per photo. Not all photos will be published. Winners chosen by photo quality location uniqueness and a random draw final decision by the judge.
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