County 'Shelter of Last Resort' fate unknown

The county’s vision for a “Shelter of Last Resort” evacuation center at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville has an undetermined future. Wilson County commissioners approved during their regular meeting July 15 to terminate the county’s [post_excerpt].28 million contract with the Texas General Land Office. The funds were announced in August 2025, designated for enhancements to the county’s expo center, which would allow the site to be used as an evacuation center in the event of major disasters or crises, such as floods or hurricanes. Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman and Assistant County Attorney Evelyn Huron told... Article Link