Falls City News

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June 24, 2009 We hear from readers all the time about why they just have to have the Wilson County News each week.

June 23, 2009 John and Laurey Wishert of Falls City, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Wendy Gayle, to Ken W. Taylor II, the son of Kenneth and Denise Taylor of Beeville.

June 16, 2009 After a highly successful inaugural year in 2006, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and area libraries will host 'Reading with Ringling Bros.' The Falls City Public Library is among those participating.

June 2, 2009 FALLS CITY - A barbecue benefit for recent Poth High School graduate Tyler Garcia will be held Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Pollok's Deli.

June 2, 2009 Brett and Carol Yeoman of Schertz, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Nicole Marie, to Travis Wayne Moczygemba of Boerne, the son of Norman and Jane Moczygemba of Karnes City.

San Antonio-based BlackBrush Oil & Gas LP , through its non-profit MZ Foundation, has just awarded $25,000 in scholarship money to high school students from Karnes City ISD, Falls City ISD, Montgomery ISD and Poth ISD.

May 26, 2009 Michael and Darlene Defee of Hemphill, Texas, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kim Cheree, to Dustin Michael Dziuk, the son of Aloys and Karen Dziuk of Falls City.

May 26, 2009 The Wilson County public library in Floresville and the Falls City Public Library each will offer a 2009 Texas reading club based on the theme, 'Libraries: Deep in the Heart of Texas!' The clubs, co-sponsored by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, will allow children of all ages to maintain and improve their reading skills ...

"Karnes County residents really demonstrated their spirit and inspired hope this weekend," said Gretchen Dupnik, volunteer chair for the 2009 American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Four riders enjoy breakfast before the 16.5-mile ride begins March 14. March 31, 2009 FALLS CITY - The 21st annual Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Trail Ride benefiting the Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital in San Antonio was held March 13-14. Approximately 290 people registered for the ride and 105 horses were checked in.

March 17, 2009 1929-2009 Elbert Henry 'Bollie' Gabrysch, resident of Floresville, Texas, entered eternal rest Monday, March 9, 2009, at 4:40 p.m. in St.

WCN/WILLIAM J. GIBBS JR.* Reprints at wilsoncountynews.com Falls City Mayor Brent Houdmann , Councilman Steven Swierc, Public Works Supervisor Robert Rodriguez, councilmen Gery Jendrusch, Jeff Johnson, and ...

Wilson County News February 16, 2009 POTH - A 17-year-old Falls City High School senior is dead after a head-on collision 1 mile north of here Feb.

Floresville Electric Light & Power System General Manager David McMillan presents outgoing board member Jesse Flores of Floresville with a certificate Jan.

January 20, 2009 Mark and Barbara Thompson of Burleson, Texas, are happy to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mackenzie Leigh, to Matthew Bryan Wiatrek, the son of Wilfred ...

January 6, 2009 1921-2009 John A. Banduch, 87, of Panna Maria, Texas, passed away Saturday, Jan.

Contributed December 31, 2008 Help support the youth of Wilson County by donating to a 'piggy bank' at local financial institutions.