Wilson County ESD#5

06/12/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

* UPDATE 1:51 PM
All lanes are now open.

*UPDATE 10:28am

Southbound Highway 181 will remain closed for an extended period of time due to the ongoing accident investigation.

Northbound Hwy 181 has one lane closed at Shady Oaks Ct.

TXDOT and emergency personnel will be setting up a closure at Highway 181 and Cimarron Drive diverting southbound traffic back to 1604.

This closure is expected to last several hours.

Please avoid the area and drive with caution if you have to travel near the scene.
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First Responders are currently working a major accident at US Hwy 181 N and Shady Oaks Ct.

Both northbound and southbound lanes are currently shut down from FM 775 northbound into Bexar County while they work to clear the accident. At this point it is estimated the highway will be shut down for several hours while DPS conducts its crash investigation.

Please use caution and find alternate routes. A news release will be issued as more information develops.

06/02/2026

HURRICANE SEASON has begun. This is the perfect time to create or verify your contact information and notification preferences at https://r.i-info.com/WilsonCo/Resident

05/19/2026

Most of this afternoon should remain dry, with the main concern arriving this evening into tonight as storms move south across the area. Some storms could become strong to severe with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Additional rounds of storms are possible through late week and Memorial Day weekend, with localized flooding where heavier rain repeats.

Outlook:
• Today/Overnight
o Mostly dry this afternoon; storms develop after 5 PM
o Storms tonight may produce damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain
o Localized flooding is possible where storms repeat, with 1-2.5 inches possible overnight

• Wednesday through Friday
o Storms possible late Wednesday into Thursday morning and late Thursday into early Friday
o Heavy rain remains the main concern, with some risk for hail and gusty winds
o Flooding concerns increase where soils become saturated
o 2-3 inches possible over the next 3 days, with isolated higher amounts

• Saturday and beyond
o Rounds of rain and storms may continue through the Memorial Day weekend and into early next week
o Heaviest rain timing and placement remain uncertain
o Flooding concerns may increase as soils become saturated
o 4-7 inches possible over the next 7 days

05/18/2026

Increased winds are expected today, Monday, May 18, as severe wind gusts are anticipated to impact our region. Outdoor burning is not allowed under these conditions in Wilson County and is subject to being extinguished by local fire departments.
The absence of a county burn ban doesn't diminish your responsibility and liability. Be responsible and considerate of your neighbors and your own personal property.

05/15/2026

This was a hard call for many of our first responders. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. There is a GoFundMe set up to help support the family and care for the horses, and the link has been posted in the KENS 5 article for anyone who would like to help. ❤️🐴

A lightning strike earlier this month destroyed the Bustamante family's 18-stall horse training facility in Floresville, killing two racehorses and wiping out decades of equipment. The family had expanded from four stalls over the years, building their entire livelihood around breaking and training horses: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/community/floresville-family-loses-horses-livelihood-training-facility-fire/273-fada9cce-a3da-4dad-a3eb-aa42e636db3f?tag1=kensshare

05/04/2026

🎉 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY 🎉

Today we honor our firefighters for their courage and dedication. Please join us in thanking them for keeping our community safe. 🚒

04/27/2026

🔥 HEAT ADVISORY – WILSON COUNTY RESIDENTS 🔥

As temperatures continue to rise across Wilson County, heat-related illnesses can develop quickly and become life-threatening.

Protect yourself and your family:
• Stay hydrated — drink water consistently, even if you’re not thirsty
• Limit outdoor activity during peak heat (12 PM – 6 PM)
• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
• Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas
• Limit alcohol during peak heat hours
• Never leave children or pets in a vehicle — even for a minute

Know the warning signs:
⚠️ Dizziness or confusion
⚠️ Nausea or vomiting
⚠️ Rapid pulse
⚠️ Hot, dry skin or excessive sweating
⚠️ Heat cramps
⚠️ Seizure activity

First Aid Actions:
• Move the person to a shaded or air-conditioned area immediately
• Have them sit or lie down and rest
• Provide cool (not cold) water if they are alert and able to drink
• Loosen or remove excess clothing
• Apply cool, wet cloths or ice packs to the neck, armpits, and groin
• Monitor closely — if symptoms worsen or do not improve, call 911

If someone shows signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and those without reliable air conditioning.

Your safety is our priority. Stay alert. Stay cool. Stay safe.

— Wilson County ESD #2 Fire & EMS

04/27/2026

The Wilson County burn ban has expired. This applies to areas outside of the City of Floresville and City of La Vernia, in addition to Poth and Stockdale!

Burning is currently allowed without notification with the exception of certain items as listed: “electrical insulation, treated lumber, plastics, non-wood construction/demolition materials, heavy oils, asphaltic materials, potentially explosive materials, chemical wastes, and items containing natural or synthetic rubber” (30 Texas
Admin. Code §111.219(7))

Please contact your appropriate City Office for approval before burning within city limits.

04/20/2026

4/21 - 6:48 AM - CLOSED
CR 352 @ Zuehl Crossing OPEN 4/23/26
CR 347 @ Scull Crossing OPEN CROSS WITH CAUTION 4/24/26

4/20 - CLOSED
CR 465 between SH 119 and FM 538
CR 128 @ the underpass OPEN 4/23/26

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURES ⚠️
TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN

Wilson County is currently experiencing, and will continue to experience, moderate to heavy rainfall over the next several days.

Our deputies are actively working alongside Emergency Management and County Commissioners to ensure roadways that are prone to flooding are properly barricaded.

🚧 Road closures will be added and updated as they are reported and confirmed.

🚧 If you see barricades, DO NOT go around them — even if the water appears low.
Floodwaters can be deeper and more dangerous than they appear.

If you encounter flooding on a roadway, please report it to:
📞 Wilson County Sheriff’s Office: 830-393-2535
or your local Precinct Commissioner.

Please stay alert, stay dry, and drive carefully.