Emergency Water Repair Notice
City crews are responding to an emergency water line repair on Hospital Boulevard.
As a result, water service will be temporarily interrupted for a few hours in the following areas:
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our crews work to complete the repair and restore water service as quickly as possible.
Please be advised that construction work will be taking place on Buttercup Road over the next two weeks. The contractor will be working in sections to minimize disruptions and will ensure that residents have access to an exit route on either side of Buttercup Road throughout the project.
These traffic control measures are being implemented to maintain a safe work environment for residents, and construction crews.
We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Works.
Please be advised that 5th Street between B Street and C Street will be closed tomorrow through Friday to all traffic while crews apply a spray oil treatment to the roadway.
Public Works has made residents in the affected area aware of the closure and has arranged parking options in the meantime to help minimize inconvenience.
We will provide updates if there are any changes.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these improvements.
Water Main Repair Notice 
Affected Areas:In a brief special meeting May 11, the Floresville City Council certified the vote totals and declared the winners of the May 2 city council election.
Floresville City Secretary Evelyn Garcia announced the results of the canvass of the election returns; the vote totals are as follows:
After voting to approve the canvass, the three council members present — Jake Lamberth, Frances Flores, and Felix Cantu — also voted to declare Morones and those receiving the most votes in their respective races as elected, each to a two-year term….
Floresville’s former San Antonio & Aransas Pass railway depot — in bad need of repair — is about to get a new lease on life.
The city of Floresville is finalizing an agreement to turn the historical train station over to the Floresville Heritage and Railroad Museum (FHRM) for two years.
Floresville City Manager Andrew Muñoz told the Wilson County News that the agreement will call for the organization to come up with conceptual drawings, architectural plans, and cost estimates for the building’s rehabilitation and present them to the city council before the end of that time period.
Muñoz also said he expects the city council to vote on the agreement and that it will be signed this month….
Want to Make a Real Impact in Floresville? 
If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now is the time to start exploring how you can make a difference.The city council is accepting applications from Floresville residents interested in serving on these city boards and committees: Floresville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC); 4A Corporation; Planning & Zoning Committee; Convention, Tourist, and Visitor’s Advisory Board; Zoning Board of Adjustments; Floresville El Camino Real Trail Committee; and Charter Review Committee.
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….
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….
by Rachel Draper, Wilson County News
“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….
by Pachatta Pope, KSAT 12 TV San Antonio
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….
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….
by Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News
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….
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….
