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La Vernia Bluebonnet Parade is this Saturday!

It’s no joke! The 43rd annual La Vernia Bluebonnet Parade is set for April Fools’ Day — Saturday, April 1. Sponsored by the La Vernia Lions Club, the theme this year is “Country Roots — Growing with Pride.” The parade — free to enter and free to attend! — will begin at 10 a.m. at La Vernia High School, travel... READ MORE >

WOW!

What or where (WOW) is this? The first correct guess drawn Tuesday, April 18, will win a prize package that includes a one-year subscription to the La Vernia News. Send entries — including your name, hometown, and a daytime telephone number — to WOW!, La Vernia News, 112 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, TX 78121, or email reader@lavernianews.com, putting WOW... READ MORE >

Community invited to gather and celebrate the Risen Lord

Make plans to rise out of bed on Easter Sunday, April 9, and celebrate the One who rose for us! A number of area churches will receive members, families, and guests for special worship services on this special occasion, and in the days preceding it. Services are on Easter Sunday, if not otherwise noted. Adkins Adkins Church of Christ, 210-865-1678,... READ MORE >

La Vernia Lions Club presents 43rd annual La Vernia Bluebonnet Parade!

One sure sign of spring in La Vernia is the annual Bluebonnet Parade, sponsored by the La Vernia Lions Club. Plan now to arrive early this Saturday, April 1, for a prime spot to view this year’s parade! Now in its 43rd year, the parade draws entries and floats from across South Central Texas to celebrate the state flower. Changing... READ MORE >

Bluebonnet Parade is part of Koepp Chevrolet tradition

Participating in community events is part of a century of tradition for Koepp Chevrolet. The La Vernia auto dealership, celebrating its 100th year in business this year, will be the grand marshal in this Saturday’s Bluebonnet Parade, sponsored by the La Vernia Lions Club. Here, a Koepp Chevrolet truck pulls the Lions Club float in the 2003 parade. Spot this... READ MORE >

Feeling frugal? Fine things can be found at estate, yard sales!

To some folks “thrifting” is not just visiting a thrift or consignment shop. Oh, no. Some folks literally map out garage and yard sales on a weekly basis so they can put together a “plan of attack” to hit each stop at a precise time to “get the good stuff.” It’s sort of like a coach that watches tape and... READ MORE >

Trustees nominate Cone for Superintendent of the Year

Leadership. Fiscal management. Community relations. Communication skills. These attributes are among the reasons trustees for the La Vernia Independent School District (ISD) approved during a March 23 special meeting to nominate Superintendent Hensley Cone as a candidate for Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year. Cone, said board President Nancy Janysek, demonstrates excellence in the key criteria... READ MORE >

TPWD seeks public input for 2024 Land and Water Plan

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) seeks public input to help inform future management directions of the agency. Survey responses will help inform an update of the Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan (Land and Water Plan). The 2024 Land and Water Plan is expected to identify specific strategies and science-based actions to be undertaken by TPWD... READ MORE >

La Vernia Police Department hold inaugural golf tournament

The first annual La Vernia Police Department golf tournament was a resounding success. A total of 60 players on 15 teams showed up and raised more than $9,000 to support scholarships for La Vernia Independent School District students. We want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Infinite IT, Murray AC & Heating, Markgraf Construction, Vinyl... READ MORE >

Retired school personnel invited to meet April 4

The Wilson County Retired School Personnel will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 4, in the Floresville ISD Board Room at 1200 Fifth St. in Floresville. Members and guests can arrive at 10 a.m. for a meet-and-greet, followed by the meeting at 10:30 a.m. This month will feature guest speaker, Bonnie Ramirez with the Children’s Alliance of South Texas... READ MORE >