Smiley News

One Opinion July 15, 2008 We received a comment from a reader who questioned why the Floresville school district would have allowed East Central and Pleasanton schools to participate in the Floresville ...

May 27, 2008 The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District will serve meals to youth as part of the summer food services program.

Wilson County News May 21, 2008 SMILEY - Law-enforcement agencies throughout the area are searching for a man suspected of a May 16 armed robbery at the Wells Fargo bank near the intersection of U.S. 87 at F.M. ...

May 20, 2008 2008-2008 Jordan John Fahrig, infant son of Melissa Ann Janca and Matthew Fahrig of Nixon, was born and died Monday, May 12, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas.

“This is the result of a year of hard work for these girls. We are all very proud of them and the positive example they are setting for the rest of the student body.”

The Nixon-Smiley High School BPA Presentation Management Team will compete in Reno, Nevada, this week. via The Wilson County News

“We'd like to get someone in here before the end of school”

Gary Van Sant's tenure as Wharton's athletic director and head football coach has come to an end. via Texas PrepXtra

“It was nice not having to play 11 innings again.”

Navarro coach Tommy Knox isn't one to get complacent. But, the Panthers' skipper was a little less stressed out after Monday's 11-0 whipping of Nixon-Smiley than he was after Friday's 11-6, 11-inning win at ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

You know it is gardening season when the calendar blooms with gardening events. Here are some to consider: The second annual Wilson County Gardening Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 1 in front of the ... via MySanAntonio.com

Lance Harger, Calhoun Carded a 79 to finish as third medalist at the Columbia Invitational. via Victoria Advocate

Filing for May's city and school elections began Monday in what promises to be an interesting and busy spring on the campaign scene. via Gonzales Inquirer

“This fire threat is real and it is dangerous. "And, it's going to get worse with higher winds if we do not get some high quantities of rain soon.”

As the spring winds begin to blow, conditions in Gonzales County are becoming more and more conducive for wildfires says County Judge David Bird. via Gonzales Inquirer

Adeline Pierdolla of La Vernia reminisces about the days she participated in the trail ride by riding in the wagon. via The Wilson County News

“We got in trouble with their parents for giving them food”

ELMONT Crystal Ramirez beamed as she led her goat around the Nixon-Smiley livestock show barn last March. via Victoria Advocate

“I have an exciting Republican primary campaign ahead of me and I am not taking re-election for granted”

Incumbent District Attorney Vicki Pattillo announced this week that she will seek a second term in office. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

“I am deeply grateful to you for being here ... for your lively and Texan support”

Smiley N. Pool : Chronicle Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo is seen below the painting "Nativity of Christ" by Francesco Mancini as he celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. via Houston Chronicle

“The U.S. Navy is honored to support Tavis Smiley's vision and the need to cultivate strong leaders within our community”

Influenced by the teachings of W.E.B. DuBois, television and radio talk show host Tavis Smiley targets youth for the future of Black leadership and hopes to inspire new leaders from five of the nation's ... via Waller County Texas News Citizen

The Poth Pirate cross-country team finished second overall at the meet held in Poth Oct. via The Wilson County News

“How do you identify and prioritize projects?”

Xavier Webb, Montgomery: Senior QB ran for 135 yards on 17 carries and had TDs of 11 and 54 yards and completed 12-of-16 passes for 148 yards and a TD with no interceptions in the Bears' 27-24 win over ... via Houston Community Newspapers Online

What is it, exactly, that the Republican presidential hopefuls are thinking? The NAACP invited all the GOP aspirants to address its convention in July. via MySanAntonio.com

Since 1853 The Gonzales Inquirer has been letting you know what is happening in and around Gonzales County. via Gonzales Inquirer