New billboard in Floresville raises hope in cold case of missing woman
Paula Diaz Martinez and her sister say the search for their missing mother, Pauline Diaz, has taken a tremendous emotional toll on them. Itโs also taken a financial toll.
BGC Road Trip: Kenedy, Falls City, Floresville feature in Week 2 of high school football action
KSATโs Nick Mantas and photographer Eddie Latigo hit the road for Week 2 of the high school football season.
Floresville convenience store celebrates 70th anniversary, lottery luck
Squeakโs Convenience Store owners are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate the storeโs 70 years in business and being one of state's luckiest lotto selling locations.
Floresville residents still looking for answers a month after gas line explosion
More than a month since a gas line explosion leveled one home and damaged approximately 13 properties in Floresville, people who live there are still waiting for answers.
Floresville High School counselor arrested, accused of striking a child
A Floresville Independent School District counselor was arrested and charged with injury to a child following her indictment in Comal County.
Floresville football beats sunrise for valuable practice sessions under new regime
Before sunrise, in the small town of Floresville, the Tigers football program assembles at Eschenburg Field โ as the team turns the page on its previous 3-7 season.
Floresville city councilwoman says legal action will be taken following gas line explosion
Three weeks since a gas line explosion in Floresville, a city official is pointing the finger at a fiber optic company and its subcontractor.
Floresville residents are still looking for answers more than a week after gas line explosion
More than a week since a gas line explosion in Floresville, residents are still looking for answers.
Investigation into natural gas explosion in Floresville expected to wrap up soon
At least ten homes were damaged and one was destroyed when a crew hit an underground gas line, triggering an explosion Tuesday afternoon.
Floresville man sentenced to 30 years for sexually exploiting a 7-year-old girl
Rodney Allen Felux, 45, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a 7-year-old girl.
Floresville homeowners still adding up damage caused by gas line explosion
People in a Floresville neighborhood are still assessing the damage to their homes from a gas line explosion that rocked the area Tuesday afternoon.
Court ruling allows demolition of Sutherland Springs church to proceed before lawsuit is resolved
A judge on Monday ruled against extending a temporary restraining order against First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, which paves the way for demolition of the building.
Floresville ISD votes unanimously to randomly drug test students
Floresville Independent School District will move forward with a proposal to randomly drug test 7th through 12th-grade students. The school board unanimously approved the idea on Wednesday night, but parents have given the decision mixed reviews.
Cemetery in an unlikely place being restored in Floresville
Landlocked by the H-E-B in Floresville and a neighborhood, the Walker-Edwards Cemetery is on land once owned by James Walker, an African American who had been enslaved as a child.
Has your child had the pneumococcal vaccine yet? If not, doctors say itโs time
Pediatricians across the country have a message for all parents: Talk to your child's doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine, especially if your child is under 2 years old.
Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023
Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.
Suspect arrested after man assaulted, kidnapped during attempted robbery in Southeast Bexar County
A man told Bexar County Sheriffโs Office deputies that he was kidnapped and assaulted by two suspects during an attempted robbery in Southeast Bexar County.
Former SAPD officer fired for feces sandwich โreleased from employmentโ in Floresville, mayor says
The controversy surrounding an officer fired from the San Antonio Police Department for giving a homeless person a feces sandwich has caught up with him at another police department in Floresville.
Fugitive shot multiple times by officers during pursuit in Floresville has died, DPS says
A suspect who was shot by officers during a pursuit with multiple law enforcement agencies in Floresville on Tuesday has died, according to officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Heโs been identified as Reymundo Ricardo Flores, 33.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
The 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
Hereโs a map of music, art, food and beer festivals to visit around Texas this fall
If autumn is your favorite season, then youโll be happy to know that there are several fall festivals taking place around Texas.
BGC Week 3 Preview: Harlan vs. Brennan, Floresville vs. Somerset headline games to stream Friday night
District play in 29-6A kicks off in style with a showdown between two of the best teams in the area in Harlan vs. Brennan, while Floresville and Somerset put their undefeated records on the line at Bulldog Stadium on Friday night.
No. 2 Steeleโs showdown with Austin Vandegrift headlines Area Round; BGC Road Trip features New Braunfels, Smithson Valley; Brandeis, Canyon volleyball prepare for UIL State
The second round of the high school football playoffs features battles between San Antonio and Austin-area schools, including a heavyweight matchup between undefeated Steele and Austin Vandegrift.
Abbott slams Beto OโRourke as governorโs race takes shape
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be at a press conference Monday morning hours after former Congressman Beto OโRourke announced his bid for the governorโs office.
Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the line
Week 11 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage features a pair of high-profile matchups, as Brennan battles Marshall and Smithson Valley takes on Steele.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Madison rallies past Smithson Valley in five-set thriller; Reagan, Burbank and Pleasanton all advance
Madison's stunning victory over Smithson Valley in a five-set epic highlights a remarkable Tuesday night of Bi-District playoff volleyball action.
No. 3 Johnson rallies to defeat Reagan in overtime, claim 28-6A title; OโConnor stuns No. 7 Taft; Champion tops Floresville in seesaw battle
Johnson's remarkable rally over Reagan to claim the District 28-6A title and O'Connor's stunning upset of Taft on Saturday night are just two of the best games from Week 10 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage.
Search underway for Floresville man who shot 2 bystanders outside bar, police say
A search is underway for a Floresville man accused of shooting and injuring two bystanders outside of a bar before fleeing the scene.
Brennan, Alamo Heights both win undefeated showdowns; Hendrixโs TD lifts Boerne past Pleasanton in OT; Carrizo Springs earns milestone victory over Devine
Week 7 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage saw Brennan and Alamo Heights earn crucial victories against undefeated opponents, while Boerne and Carrizo Springs rallied to pick up big wins in district play!
WATCH: KSAT 12โฒs Big Game Coverage pregame party at Orem Stadium for Alamo Heights-Floresville district showdown
David and RJ are interacting with the fans, band members, cheerleaders and students who are part of the atmosphere that makes Friday nights great.
Undefeated Floresville, Alamo Heights meet in 15-5A-II clash; Carrizo Springs vs. Devine headlines Road Trip; Johnson, Taft off to impressive 6-0 starts
A pair of undefeated showdowns headline Week 7 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage, as Floresville battles Alamo Heights and Taft takes on Brennan.
BGC Game of the Week Preview: No. 9 Floresville vs. No. 5 Alamo Heights
A battle of undefeated teams headlines Week 7 of the KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage as 5-0 Alamo Heights hosts 5-0 Floresville at Orem Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m.
Johnson survives late Brandeis rally to remain undefeated; Hurt powers Taft past Harlan; Cueroโs Durham earns Play of the Week
At the halfway mark of the season, Johnson and Taft are among the undefeated teams left standing after two of the best high school football games from Week 5.
Floresville students stage walkout over handling of sexual assault allegations
The district said in a statement Friday it has โinvestigated all allegations of assault and has taken the appropriate action to address them through the student code of conduct and with law enforcement.โ The district did not include what the result of those investigations have been, but its statement also referenced โongoing criminal investigations.โ
Floresville ISD music tutor arrested after internet vigilantes record him trying to meet minor at San Antonio hotel: affidavit
The Texas Rangers have arrested a former San Antonio-area music tutor who was caught on camera allegedly attempting to meet a teenager for sex.
Floresville remains undefeated on Hail Mary; Detmer legacy paces Somerset to 3-0 start; TMI wins first home game since 2019
Preston Freeman caught the game-winning touchdown, as Floresville remains one of several undefeated teams in the San Antonio area.
Floresville ISD superintendent addresses rise in COVID-19 cases on campus
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in school campuses among staff and children, the Floresville Independent School District is extending the Labor Day weekend and will be closed from Sept. 3-7.
2021 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings; Southside, Poteet among teams to watch
This 2021 season preview edition of the Big Game Coverage Newsletter breaks down the biggest storylines in local high school football with teams like Brennan, Southside and Poteet.
How one small South Texas energy company kept power on to customers through historic winter storm
SAN ANTONIO โ Floresville Electric Light and Power System or FELPS serve about 17,000 customers in Wilson County. So how was a small electric company that is fed energy from CPS in San Antonio able to stay on? โOur customers so far have been doing what they need to be doing,โ Low said. โOur guys are sitting here looking at where the load is and weโre moving stuff around to keep us from having outages,โ Low said. As of publishing, just under 7,000 customers in San Antonio were still without power, it was previously more than 300,000 customers.
Second COVID-19 wave at Floresville veterans home grows as 54 new infections reported
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ A veterans home in Floresville has been dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak that has so far infected 40 residents and 14 staff members, according to the Texas General Land Office, the state agency that oversees the facility. The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville is testing its residents and staff on a weekly basis, and cases have started to climb. The veterans home reported another outbreak in April 2020, soon after the beginning of the pandemic. Still, due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases, the VLB has tightened some of its restrictions at the facility to help combat the spread. Read also:โI had 102 fever and couldnโt get testedโ: Floresville veteranโs home nurse aide positive for coronavirus; others still waitingElderly Floresville couple shares heartbreaking moment through nursing home window
San Antonio, surrounding areas are getting thousands of COVID-19 vaccines this week. Hereโs where theyโre going.
Dozens of hospitals, urgent care clinics and H-E-B pharmacies in Bexar County are slated to receive 30,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine this week. Made by Moderna, the vaccine requires two doses like the already approved Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine was endorsed by a government advisory panel on Thursday in a 20-0 vote. Some rural areas that had been waiting for word on when they would receive shipments will be included in week 2, data shows. Last week, nearly 30,000 doses of the Pfizer-made vaccine were shipped to San Antonio-area hospitals and military bases.
Floresvilleโs Dareion Murphy having remarkable season after recovering from car wreck in 2019
FLORESVILLE โ After a car accident cost him his 2019 season, Floresville junior running back Dareion Murphy is thrilled to be back on the field in 2020 and has racked up nearly 1,500 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns this season. MORE BIG GAME COVERAGE
Floresville man takes chance on opening restaurant amid COVID-19 pandemic
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ A Floresville man is taking a chance and starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic in his hometown. This was a life dream of mine, and Iโm going to do it. Iโm going to make it work,โ Guevara said. The Floresville EDC said it has already distributed more than $64,000 to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic using sales tax money. It has more than $100,000 for small businesses in Floresville.
Floresville man takes chance on opening restaurant amid COVID-19 pandemic
Floresville man takes chance on opening restaurant amid COVID-19 pandemicPublished: November 16, 2020, 10:48 pmA Floresville man is taking a chance and starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic in his hometown.
This Day in Weather History: October 30th
It was on this day in 2015, that an EF-2 tornado touched down in Floresville. The tornado did significant damage, including to the cityโs high school. Also on this day in 1917, San Antonio saw its earliest freeze, when temperatures dropped all the way to 32ยฐ.
HIGHLIGHTS: McCollum volleyball rallies past Floresville to win five-set thriller
SAN ANTONIO โ In a critical District 28-5A matchup, the McCollum Cowboys rally from an 0-2 set deficit to knock off the Floresville Jaguars in an epic five-set thriller and remain undefeated on the season at 3-0. MORE VOLLEYBALL COVERAGEMORE HIGHLIGHTS: Madison earns first win over Churchill in 20 years
Mother, daughter share tearful reunion at Floresville nursing home after spending six months apart
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ A mother got to hug her daughter for the first time in six months at a Floresville nursing home, and staff members say there wasnโt a dry eye in the room. Mother and Daughter Reunion at Prairie Meadows! โThere was a lot she went through to see her mom and hug her today,โ Prairie Meadows staff told KSAT. Rosaline (left) was reunited with her daughter Cindy (right) in-person during a visit at the Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Friday. (Credit: Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center) (Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center)Although visitors, or essential caregivers, are allowed in the Prairie Meadows nursing home, they must follow strict guidelines similar to other nursing homes in the state.
Floresville set to break ground on first Starbucks in Wilson County
Floresville, Texas โ For most of us we can drive up to a Starbucks at any time, but in Wilson County that wasnโt an option until now. The Floresville City Manager has announced that a Starbucks is being developed. In an announcement on Facebook, city manager Henrietta Turner said that the project will create local jobs and support economic development. โThis is one of the many projects that are in the works, as we continue the partnership with the City of Floresville," Economic Development Executive Director Benjamin T. Reed said. โWith the addition of Starbucks to the area, this allows us to better compete with a different type of retailer.โThe Starbucks will be located off Highway 181.
KSAT Kids photos: First day of class for many San Antonio-area students
SAN ANTONIO Hello parents, teachers and students! Alamo Heights, East Central, Edgewood, Floresville, North East, St. Marys Hall, San Antonio and Southside Independent School District all begin this week, following the lead of Boerne, South San Antonio and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal-City ISD, which began last week. KSAT Kids wants to see them! We are looking to our community for ideas to improve KSAT Kids and to get the word out. Do you know someone who would benefit from KSAT Kids?
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Floresville nursing home
More than half of the residents at Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation Center in Floresville have tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for the nursing home confirmed on Monday that 26 of the 48 residents were infected. We tested all residents and staff on June 3 and at that time everyone was negative, spokesperson Joe Gimenez said. Our goals are to manage risk and to enhance recovery, Gimenez said. The following protocols have worked at other facilities and will work at Prairie Meadows.Residents will be closely monitored and the staff will utilize telemedecine from physicians to assist in the recovery effort.
Arrest warrants issued for Floresville ISD board member accused of donkey theft
WILSON COUNTY, Texas A board member of the Floresville Independent School District is wanted on multiple misdemeanor charges in Wilson County after investigators said she and two other people stole a donkey from a pasture west of Floresville. Alena Berlanga, 49, will face charges of theft $100-$750 and criminal trespassing after she turns herself in or is taken into custody. A Wilson County Sheriffs investigator told KSAT 12 Wednesday that two other suspects wanted in connection to the case, Nicole Sullivan and Pamela Johnson, were working on arrangements to turn themselves in. The donkey was taken to a ranch in Wilson County but the foal did not survive the birth, the investigator said. A Floresville ISD spokesperson and Berlanga did not respond to requests for comment Wednesday morning.
Floresville faces challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic
Small towns like Floresville are facing challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. โIโve had numerous phone calls (people) wanting to know when weโre going to have another drive-thru testing,โ said Floresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel. COVID-19 death toll passes grim milestone in San Antonio, Bexar CountyAs of Monday afternoon, there were 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wilson County and five deaths. Most have gone into San Antonio to get that testing done,โ Gonzalez-Dippel said. Gonzalez-Dippel said there are challenges the city has faced during the pandemic, including not having a health department and depending on the state.
Grandmother arrested in Wilson County child starvation case
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ The grandmother and legal guardian of three children who law enforcement officials found severely malnourished and neglected has been arrested, Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said. Samantha Foster is being held in the Wilson County Jail on three counts of endangerment to a child, Tackitt said. Records show Child Protective Services placed the 1-, 2- and 4-year-old children in Fosterโs custody in April 2019. One of three kids at center of child abuse case in Wilson County released from hospitalThe children were found in the house last week severely malnourished and covered in feces, and were taken to the Childrenโs Hospital ICU in critical condition. A Wilson County sheriffโs investigator said last week it appears the man was no longer living there when they began investigating earlier this week.
Mobile testing site opening in Wilson County for one day only
Floresville, TEXAS โ The Texas Department of Health and Human Services is opening another mobile testing site in Wilson County. For one day only, the site will be open on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Floresville High School. The site will test those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Third death confirmed at Floresville veteranโs homeYou must make an appointment by registering at txcovidtest.org or calling 512-883-2400. This is the second time a mobile testing site has opened up.
About 30 Wilson County residents tested at COVID-19 mobile testing site
FLORESVILLE โ Gillespie County and Wilson County were named as sites to be visited by the Texas National Guard for setting up mobile COVID-19 testing. So far in Wilson County, Floresvilleโs Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home has seen several cases of the virus. At least 10 residents, 5 staff have COVID-19 at Floresville veteranโs home; 159 tests still pendingFloresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel said about 30 other Wilson County residents have been tested for the coronavirus so far. According to the governorโs office, the Texas National Guard mobile testing team has the capacity to test 150 people per day. Texas National Guard to deploy mobile testing sites across state, starting in Floresville, Fredericksburg
Texas National Guard to deploy mobile testing sites across state, starting in Floresville, Fredericksburg
SAN ANTONIO โ More than 1,200 members of the Texas National Guard will fan out across the state and set up two dozen mobile COVID-19 testing sites, Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday. โThe State of Texas continues to expand our COVID-19 testing capacities and ensure that communities across the Lone Star State have access to the resources they need,โ said Abbott in an emailed statement. Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT). โCOVID-19 testing is a crucial mission in our fight against this virus,โ said Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, adjutant general of Texas, in an email statement. Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT).
Floresville implements face mask mandate more strict than San Antonioโs
Floresville, TEXAS โ On Thursday evening, Floresville City Council issued a mandate ordering all people three years and older to wear some form of covering over their nose and mouth in an effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. This mandate began at midnight on Friday and left some residents scrambling to find a mask or use items such as a scarf, bandana or handkerchief as an option. The city has a population of about 8,000 and sits 30 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio in Wilson County. As of Friday morning, one man has died and dozens of other tests are pending for both residents and staff. Below is the full Floresville City Council ordinance that was posted on their Facebook page.
Third death confirmed at Floresville veteranโs home with more than 20 postive COVID-19 cases
UPDATE, April 21, 2020:A second resident of the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veteranโs Home has died due to complications from COVID-19, according to the Floresville mayor. At least 12 residents and five staff members have tested positive for the virus as of Tuesday afternoon, said Floresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel. As of Monday morning, five staff members tested positive for the virus and 153 other employees are awaiting results. RELATED: 17 COVID-19 cases reported in Wilson CountyUPDATE: April 15, 2020: On Wednesday, four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at the Frank M. Tejeda Veteranโs Home, bringing the total number of cases among residents to six, according to Floresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel. At this time, we have two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home.
One COVID-19 case confirmed at Frank Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home, Councilwoman Ximenez says
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at the Frank M. Tejada Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville, Councilwoman Marissa Ximenez and Commissioner Albert Gamez said over the weekend. On Saturday, councilwoman Ximenez on Facebook, saying the case is still under investigation. Other information about the case was limited, but councilwoman Ximenez is reminding residents to continue practicing social distancing and take the necessary precautions when out in public to keep yourself safe. We have... Posted by Marissa Ximenez on Saturday, April 11, 2020With this confirmed COVID-19 case at the veterans home, there are now 11 cases in Wilson County, according to the Wilson County Sheriffโs Office. Wilson County reports its 11th case of COVID-19.
31 total confirmed cases in Wilson County
WILSON COUNTY, Texas โ Updated April 29 @ 6:30 a.m. Updated April 7 @ 11:00 a.m.Wilson County now has eight confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to county officials. Updated April 4 @ 10:00 a.m.:Wilson County has reported one more confirmed case of coronavirus, the Wilson County News reported Friday. There are now six confirmed cases in the county and two of those cases have recovered. Track cases county by county in this map.
Elderly Floresville couple shares heartbreaking moment through nursing home window
Floresville, TEXAS โ Every day Jimmy Gonzales visits his wife Isabel at Regency Manor in Floresville. Isabel Gonzales has been in the nursing home rehabbing a fractured femur. Last week, most nursing homes started prohibiting visitors due to COVID-19 concerns. Wilson County News says the Floresville Residence and Rehabilitation Center and Regency Manor Nursing & Rehab Center have closed their doors to visitors and have increased its cleaning and sanitizing efforts due to coronavirus concerns. Visitors, whether they are family members or friends, are not allowed at either of these facilities unless itโs considered a special circumstance, according to WCNโs report.
Man fatally shot by deputies outside Floresville Walmart, Wilson County sheriff says
SAN ANTONIO โ A man who told deputies โyโall are just gonna have to shoot meโ was fatally shot outside a Floresville Walmart overnight. Officials received a call about the man, identified as Stephen OโBrien, 20, walking near a car around 12:15 a.m. Monday at the store in the 300 block of 10th St., according to Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt. When deputies approached him, the man told them โyโall are just gonna have to shoot me," Tackitt said. SAPD officer arrested after allegedly punching girlfriendโs 14-year-old sonThe man had his hands in his pockets as deputies attempted to calm him down. The man suddenly jerked his hands out of his pockets, Tackitt said, and two deputies and a DPS trooper opened fire, thinking he had a weapon.
Floresville City Council holds special meeting as legal turmoil brews
Floresville โ The City of Floresville was able to move forward with city business Thursday after the Fourth Court of Appeals issued a stay in a lawsuit involving its election dispute. The lawsuit challenges the legality of the city councilโs decision to move city elections from November 2019 to May 2020. The mayor and three candidates who were running for city council filed the lawsuit, saying the decision was not made legally. Former Floresville City Council member dies 9 days after being misdiagnosed with flu, widow saysLast week, a Wilson County district judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stopping the city council from conducting official business until the May election. Daughter appointed to fill fatherโs City Council seat in Floresville
Former Floresville City Council member dies 9 days after being misdiagnosed with flu, widow says
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ Jesse Christopher โChrisโ Flores died from acute promyelocytic leukemia on Jan. 21, nine days after getting misdiagnosed with the flu, according to his widow, Joyce Flores. โWhen he went to the doctor they did not swab him for the flu. They said, โBased on your symptoms and how long youโve had it, you probably have the flu,โโ said Joyce. Chrisโs first wife, Debbie, died around 10 years ago after contracting the swine flu. Jan. 21, the day Chris died, would have been his 25th wedding anniversary with his first wife.
Daughter appointed to fill fatherโs City Council seat in Floresville
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ The daughter of a Floresville councilman who was killed last week in a two-vehicle accident in Wilson County will fill her fatherโs seat. Jade Jimenez will take over the Place 4 seat for Gerard Jimenez. Councilwoman Marissa Ximenez said the appointment was made after a unanimous vote. Ximenez released the following Facebook post after the appointment:
Floresville city councilman killed in crash
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ A Floresville city councilman was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said. The councilman was identified as Gerard Jimenez, Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said. Floresville City Councilman Gerard Jimenez was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash in Wilson County on January 6, 2020. Courtesy: Wilson County News (Wilson County News)Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle while trying to cross Blanco RoadThe crash happened around 12:55 p.m. on Highway 97 and FM 1344 in Wilson County, DPS officials said. A regular city council meeting scheduled for Thursday has been canceled, the Wilson County News reported.
โGiving a criminal an opportunity to take your belongingsโ: Floresville police warn residents after 17 car break-ins in one night
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ A recent increase in car break-ins has Floresville police concerned. โTo me, it was shocking because it doesnโt happen in this community,โ said Detective George Ortiz, with the Floresville Police Department. Ortiz said crooks broke into 17 cars on Dec. 11 at the Northcrest Hills subdivision. โYouโre giving a criminal an opportunity to take your belongings," Ortiz said. Clicker and his wife had left their cars unlocked and woke up to find several of their belongings gone.
Pair arrested after police find 80 pieces of mail, 2 stolen credit cards in their possession
FLORESVILLE, Texas โ Police arrested Jeremy Saunders on Monday after finding him in possession of two stolen credit cards and approximately 80 pieces of mail from various residents in the Floresville area. Floresville Police Officer Reuben Garcia noticed a silver BMW at a local Exxon station that he believed matched the description of a vehicle involved in a string of recent mail theft incidents in the area. Porch pirate caught on video stealing Amazon package minutes after truck dropped it offGarcia investigated and found Saunders and Christina DelaCerda in the BMW, along with the stolen mail and credit cardsSaunders and DelaCerda were arrested after investigators were able to link both suspects with using stolen credit cards for retail purchases, according to a Facebook post by the Floresville Police Department. Video catches porch pirate stealing packages in San Antonio neighborhoodPolice are currently looking into other cases in which the suspects may be involved.
BGC Game of the Week Preview: Wagner vs Veterans Memorial
SAN ANTONIO, Texas โ Veterans Memorialโs first season of play at the varsity level has been a dream. After losing the first two games of the season to Floresville and Champion, the Patriots have run the table in District 13-5A with six straight wins. Theyโve done it with a balanced attack, amassing more than 1,200 yards on the ground and 931 yards in the air. Now, the Patriots prepare for a showdown against perennial powerhouse Wagner with a chance to clinch their first-ever district title. But since that game, the Thunderbirds have reeled off seven straight wins by averaging 66.5 points per game, compiling over 3,200 yards on the ground.