Welcome the festive season this weekend, with Christmas on C Street and the city of Floresville’s Christmas on the Square! Festivities will include visits with Santa, a Christmas market, tree-lighting, and parade. Enjoy this truly special small-town Christmas celebration on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 4-8 p.m., packed with lots of family-friendly fun and festive photo ops….

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DALLAS – S&P Global Ratings raised its underlying rating to “A” from “A-” on Floresville, Texas’ certificates of obligation (COs) and general obligation (GO) debt outstanding. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings assigned its “A” long-term rating to the city’s anticipated $10.0 million combination tax and revenue COs, series 2026. The outlook is positive, reflecting the potential for upward rating momentum if the city can sustain its improved financial performance, supporting the current level of reserves within the near term. The upgrade reflects our view of the city’s continued positive financial performance supported by management’s efforts to right-size the budget, which boosted the reserve position to above 50% of operating revenues during the last two audited years….

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“I believe … that every child, regardless of ability, deserves a space to play, to laugh, to grow, and to feel that they belong,” Floresville Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu told community members at an Aug. 30 ceremony to open Floresville’s first all-inclusive playground.

Located near the batting cages behind the Floresville Event Center, the playground is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)- compliant. Built by Adventure Playground Systems, it is complete with equipment for children of all abilities, ensuring that everyone can play without limitations.

The project has been in the making for nearly a decade, the mayor said. Plans originated when she served as a councilmember for the city beginning in 2016….

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• Water conservation tips
• 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System

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FLORESVILLE – Squeak’s Convenience Store will be offering more to its customers in Floresville than usual on Friday. Store owners are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate the store’s 70 years of being a constant source of local products, a popular community meeting spot, and a real lightning rod for lottery luck.

Representatives from the Texas Lottery are also celebrating the festivities, as the store is among the top 10 in scratch-off sales in Texas. According to the Texas Lottery website, Squeak’s sold $3.8 million in scratch-offs last year, and the store is said to be ahead of projected sales numbers for this year. In addition, the store sold a $20 scratch-off card that turned out to be a $1 million winner, the largest winning scratch-off card Squeak’s has sold. The convenience store has also had a $925,000 winner on the Texas Two Step….

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The City of Floresville is gearing up to make some enhancements to the River City Park, after being awarded a grant for its Park Enhancement Project. The $35,000 grant — awarded August 14 to the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) from the National Association of REALTORS® — will be used to improve park facilities and create a more inclusive environment for all visitors. The project includes enhancements to remodel the River City Park restroom and add picnic tables, bleachers, and benches with canopies for families and spectators….

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• Water conservation tips
• 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System

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The latest H-E-B Fresh Bites store opened its doors Wednesday in Floresville as the grocery chain rebrands its line of convenience centers.

H-E-B announced in April that convenience store locations in San Antonio and surrounding cities would be revamped into “H-E-B Fresh Bites,” designed to offer healthier on-the-go food options.

Instead of snacking on chips and candy, customers can grab produce, salads, sandwiches, sushi and juices to go.

Many of the locations, including the Floresville Fresh Bites, will be home to H-E-B’s Tex-Mex chain, True Texas Tacos.

And like a classic convenience store, Fresh Bites locations will include gas stations and carwashes….

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A chance to honor Vietnam War heroes

Honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by visiting the American Veterans Traveling Tribute.

The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville will be hosting the traveling Vietnam Wall from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26.

On Tuesday, Oct.24, the Traveling Wall will arrive at 10 a.m. with an escort of first responders, including Brothers in Arms Motorcycle Club, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, and representatives of the veterans home.

On Wednesday, Oct.25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a private ceremony and a revealing of the memorial walls for Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home residents and staff.

The memorial walls will be open to viewing by the public on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon….

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If you love peanuts like I do, there’s an event happening this weekend where you can enjoy free entertainment, family fun, and, of course, a lot of peanuts….

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