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The court also heard a discussion-only presentation from Elaine Lazarek Stevens, director of the Wilson County Beautification Association, announcing the South Texas Environmental and Conservation Symposium scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at the Wilson County Expo Showbarn. Stevens said the nonprofit — an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful — plans a full-day program (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) with speakers from the Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Dark Sky Texas, Evergreen Underground Water District and GVEC. The symposium will include vendor information tables (no craft tables), a student rate and outreach to local school districts.

During the Easter-event discussion, court members confirmed no conflicting courthouse reservations were known and voted to approve the lawn use request. The Beautification Association distributed a flyer with admission, vendor and sponsor information and invited county leaders to attend and promote regional participation.

The Beautification Association described the symposium as an opportunity to raise awareness about litter abatement, water conservation and related environmental topics across South Texas. The association said its publication, the South Texas Beautification and Environmental Directory, and its speaker forum would support the event’s outreach.

No fees, bonds or insurance conditions were recorded in the discussion; organizers confirmed they would not place permanent structures on the lawn and would coordinate cleanup.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wilson County Commissioner's Court 2025-04-14","oneSentenceSummary","The court approved a permit for a Forest Grove First Baptist Church Easter egg event on the courthouse lawn April 19 and heard a presentation from the Wilson County Beautification Association about a South Texas Environmental and Conservation Symposium scheduled for Sept. 5 at the Wilson County Expo Showbarn.","taxTitle","taxId",64024,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6069726,"Commissioners authorize up to $50,000 for sheriff's water well on county property",246,2141000,2387000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066861-aba24437b200ccee5a77cb2bff9d37dd&start=2141&end=2387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066861-aba24437b200ccee5a77cb2bff9d37dd/thumbnail_2141000.jpg","/articles/6069726/Wilson-County/Texas/Commissioners-authorize-up-to-50000-for-sheriffs-water-well-on-county-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069726-8a6b511e0f96ca6fc4a4053d9f62a982/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192361&Signature=JQUCSxPN7UtnYGPsVOhgaOEhZ5KoEyWT~WtTVQ6rDkWOIbqxqgmCIUfrYiAftimXJkD2VpLc9smfj-LHJ3Gp9EpB4emt7u~Vm1J2~Ldo7Hnj3KYcPGUzI5ZNZIgIfyH4F6x5osP-2cYkH6RihjY85v2TAQ2ZASU-i1uKUUtm-y99a1ib6T~CzVH2wb5LsaVRvh2j0S4c4LUmHR60hwaiGgwMFTAWYuHAWHqKPStM1VUVVeGevVQLkNcU0DcZbMgSYR7IavQlN~RuS2mWcr4S0Cxmh~YwZqpZiETyP1pzUFM3~PHJusaeQUqagK53TyUQUA48~ysuxQ1lgM6Fe4b2~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wilson County Commissioners Court authorized the sheriff to install a water well on county property to support improvements to the sheriff’s range, including irrigation and utilities, with an authorization cap of $50,000.

The individual seeking the funding said prior estimates showed a turnkey well could cost about $24,000, but the court agreed to a higher not-to-exceed amount to avoid delay and allow for revised specifications if capacity needs change. Commissioners discussed routing the expenditure through the county’s non-departmental budget rather than the sheriff’s budget because the project is on county property and not solely a departmental expense.

Staff and commissioners noted the need to comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements for wells and associated application fees. One commissioner recommended approving a not-to-exceed figure and requiring the sheriff to return if bids or revised proposals exceed that cap.

A motion to allow the sheriff to proceed, with a maximum expenditure of $50,000, was made and approved by voice vote.

The approval permits staff to begin procurement up to the capped amount; if final costs exceed the cap, the sheriff or staff must return to the court with an updated proposal.","The court approved a motion allowing the sheriff to install a water well to support range improvements and utilities, with spending capped at $50,000; the court discussed funding sources and regulatory compliance.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6069731,"Commissioners allocate hotel-occupancy tax dollars to Floresville Opry and Peanut Festival",663,1238000,1901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066861-aba24437b200ccee5a77cb2bff9d37dd&start=1238&end=1901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066861-aba24437b200ccee5a77cb2bff9d37dd/thumbnail_1238000.jpg","/articles/6069731/Wilson-County/Texas/Commissioners-allocate-hotel-occupancy-tax-dollars-to-Floresville-Opry-and-Peanut-Festival","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069731-2aa45a0bf4598df3b471705f6639896a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192361&Signature=H2hSIz-ANldRacdzjrvCvEZVlbLVOAomQxwz1CzOPdlXfE~oi5Ezq1r5SClWu5Zoxm4zIJYHcZSMV2I9n1~pNipthchcf5UszHpt8C6ZXnGlMdxNvpp7rYC5A--tWDP3eYg3g59IMsM87e9of3tV2vo~1-CaStpGy4kwn4cFwrdmwDjQo81xKH3jZ~Ux-1w9pMa922q-IGLIPMIklY1sJ31REjgW5EFegqWmq-HqWwCUA9W9ohkxZIGijxzAWWYbnFo-qctjgGNcMaaz~zVbkrFiI~9Qnpa-HWU4YUNTVB2GyW-pDoPLmE7d7oHPrzFCJkNq3tC1h6PLFiM1ZmrQEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wilson County Commissioners Court on April 14 approved two hotel-occupancy-tax (HOT) awards aimed at promoting tourism and filling local hotels.

The court approved $10,000 for the Wilson County Historical Society’s Floresville Opry program and $60,000 for the Floresville Peanut Festival Association. The awards mirror amounts provided to those entities in previous years, county staff said.

County staff told the court that the HOT application period is posted on the county website and remained open through Aug. 31; awards are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the fiscal-year HOT allocation is exhausted. The auditor’s office or the HOT administrator reported that the county’s HOT budget for the year is approximately $150,000.

The Floresville Opry application, submitted by Iola Heake, requests $10,000 to pay for headliners, master of ceremonies and advertising to attract out-of-town visitors. The Opry’s representative thanked the court for prior support and said monthly shows draw an out-of-town audience that uses hotels and local businesses.

The Floresville Peanut Festival Association requested $60,000 to help secure top-quality live bands and cover related production expenses, including stage sound and lighting. Association president Albert Saenz told the court that county support is essential to attract visitors, promote downtown businesses and sell tickets.

County staff said they had received post-event reports from prior recipients and were continuing to review those reports. The court noted it had historically distributed HOT funds to multiple local festivals and chambers of commerce and that additional organizations could apply while funds remain.

Motions to award the two grants were made and approved by voice vote.

Votes at a glance:
- Wilson County Historical Society / Floresville Opry: $10,000 (motion made by Commissioner Aiken; second by Commissioner Perdau; outcome: approved by voice vote).
- Floresville Peanut Festival Association: $60,000 (motion and second not specified on the record; outcome: approved by voice vote).

County staff referenced Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code as the legal authority for permitted uses of hotel-occupancy taxes — specifically promotion of the arts and activities that directly enhance the hotel and convention industry.","The court approved two hotel-occupancy-tax awards: $10,000 to the Wilson County Historical Society/Floresville Opry and $60,000 to the Floresville Peanut Festival Association. County staff said applications remained open until funds were exhausted and that applications were posted online.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6069736,"Wilson County proclaims April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month",324,303000,627000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066861-aba24437b200ccee5a77cb2bff9d37dd&start=303&end=627","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066861-aba24437b200ccee5a77cb2bff9d37dd/thumbnail_303000.jpg","/articles/6069736/Wilson-County/Texas/Wilson-County-proclaims-April-2025-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069736-5cb0cbb2e2d0886341ba07e591c99113/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192361&Signature=FDO7WAXxBh0s~I5~amTC~ZcpGzeRwEnz5hE~VwIKink8dbHjrMUJqVMfm-wizBUAjhiWDC-JsJYnEel2SGA0OqA2MQ48oX~NCSWOFuG7vgXUJ39Er~17uwvnPZUPAoFhCpxiZK8SyTftQUD3cc57OugaRkvxr78zCs1GSLNd19qXEDpHUW-CX~tPW88PYrTWJ-MGKzt6tipOuoVDUl4WTQuMZv55BpRM8E5k~B1S9o7RmnZVOPj0Uk1VzALp55s5B0N8RDNMMYo6GrLpLGLX7bfje4NE3krfT2~KhV0UhnDKsKiuzXSd0ohltmO8djofMBUNTn3Bp6ucoP8zk5-vWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Judge Henry L. Woodin Jr. proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Wilson County on April 14, following a presentation by the development director for TASK and the county Child Advocacy Center (CAC).

The court voted to adopt the proclamation after the director summarized national statistics cited in the document, including an estimated 558,899 children who were victims of abuse and neglect in the United States in 2022 and other figures presented for federal fiscal year 2021 and 2022. The proclamation also noted that children’s advocacy centers around the country served 381,364 child victims in 2023 and emphasized that prevention and community partnerships are central to protecting children.

Commissioner Clerk O'Holl moved to adopt the proclamation; Commissioner Aiken seconded. The court approved the proclamation by voice vote with the judge presiding.

The proclamation text, read during the meeting, listed a series of “whereas” findings: national counts of reports to child-protective services, investigations of alleged abuse, deaths attributed to abuse and neglect, and the role of partnerships among child-welfare professionals, educators, health and faith-based organizations, businesses, law enforcement and families. The text urged public awareness and county involvement in prevention activities and stated that “prevention remains the best defense for children and families.”

The presentation preceded the formal vote. The TASK/CAC representative urged the court to support awareness and local prevention efforts; the court adopted the proclamation and the judge signed the document on the record.","The Wilson County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month after a presentation by the local Child Advocacy Center and Task team; the court cited national child-abuse statistics presented during the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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