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Eagle Ford News
Eagle Ford: Council updates building codes
May 15, 2013, Section A: General News
May 15, 2013  STOCKDALE -- Code enforcement may have been back-burnered for a while in the city of Stockdale, but city Fire Marshal David Rice has been involved actively with updating the fire codes and the fee schedule. These actions are needed for Code Compliance Officer James Stewart, who also serves as city marshal, to enforce the ordinances to ensure the safety of citizens. (More) Eagle Ford: Cattle theft arrests made in Bexar County
May 15, 2013, Section A: General News
 May 15, 2013 SAN ANTONIO -- Two arrests have been made in a cattle theft that occurred on or about April 16. Cameron Hoagland, 19, was arrested May 10 for felony theft of livestock for his alleged role in a cattle theft incident in Bexar County. His alleged accomplice, Malcolm Brietzky, 19, of Adkins, turned himself in to the Bexar County Central Magistrate’s office; he also was charged with felony theft of livestock. Brietzky has since been released on a $10,000 bond. (More) Eagle Ford: As stock market reaches new high, more people are investing locally
May 8, 2013, Section A: General News
May 8, 2013 AUSTIN -- With technology meaning an ever-connected world, the options for investing these days are nearly unlimited, but a growing trend in the nation is to consider portfolios that have a positive social impact locally. John Bloom, senior director of organizational culture, RSF Social Finance, said he has seen a record number of clients diversify away from global capital markets to invest in local enterprises working in areas such as food and agriculture, education and the arts, and ecological stewardship. (More) Eagle Ford: Perry welcomes Shield Tactical
May 8, 2013, Section A: General News
May 8, 2013 SHINER -- Gov. Rick Perry has highlighted Texas’ strong jobs environment, which allows employers from all industries to risk their capital and see a return on their investment. The governor spoke at Shield Tactical, which sells firearm-related gear and training services, and credits Gov. Perry’s economic development outreach in California with their decision to relocate to the Lone Star State. (More) FEDC, Sunko Water hash out utilities agreement
May 1, 2013, Section A: General News
May 1, 2013 FLORESVILLE -- The Floresville Economic Development Corp. (FEDC) continues to pick up the pieces from the previous administration, run by former FEDC Executive Director Jesse Perez, especially in relation to the Rancho Grande Industrial Park. This was the subject of lengthy discussion April 25, during a special meeting of the corporation’s board. (More) Eagle Ford: AACOG elects new chairman, vice chairman
May 1, 2013, Section A: General News
 May 1, 2013 SAN ANTONIO -- At the AACOG board of directors monthly meeting on April 24, the board took action and elected a new board chairman and vice chairman. Bexar County Commissioner Kevin Wolff was elected to serve as board chairman. Guadalupe County Commissioner Jim Wolverton was elected to serve as board vice chairman. They both began their tenure effective immediately, and will remain in their positions for the remainder of 2013. They were sworn into office by the 2012 Board Chair Katie N. Reed, Northside ISD board trustee. (More) Eagle Ford: Railroad Commission announces new grant
April 24, 2013, Section A: General News
April 24, 2013 AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas -- the state’s top energy agency -- has a new $6 million grant program to help companies replace their older forklifts and medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with ultra, low-emission natural gas- and propane-fueled equipment. The grant program, which will produce significant air-quality benefits, is funded by the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (More) Eagle Ford: Business seminar set
April 24, 2013, Section A: General News
April 24, 2013 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold a Business Development Certification Program Seminar on Wednesday, May 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the San Antonio District Office of the Small Business Administration, located in the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building at 615 E. Houston St., Ste. 298, in San Antonio. (More) Eagle Ford: Poth P&Z approves zoning change
April 17, 2013, Section A: General News
April 17, 2013 POTH -- Assembling for a regular meeting on April 9, the Poth Planning and Zoning Commission spent the majority of its time addressing the concerns of citizens over a proposed zoning change requested by the Wiatrek brothers. If granted, this would allow the proposed Sandra’s Ridge subdivision to be built on the property currently zoned as residential. (More) Eagle Ford: Need for LV fire code becomes apparent
April 17, 2013, Section A: General News
 April 17, 2013 LA VERNIA -- As members of the La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department continue to tour area businesses as part of their pre-planning process, the need is becoming increasingly apparent that a local fire code is needed. At the April 11 meeting of the Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 1 board of commissioners, both organizations pledged to begin tackling this topic at the ESD’s May 9 meeting. (More) Eagle Ford: Holocaust survivor to speak
April 17, 2013, Section A: General News
April 17, 2013 LA VERNIA -- Members of the public are invited to attend the Pennies for the Persecuted Symposium Monday, April 29, in La Vernia, as Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher shares her inspiring story of survival. The Navarro and La Vernia school districts are partnering for this amazing opportunity for the community to hear history firsthand. The public is encouraged to attend a symposium at 6:30 p.m. in the La Vernia Independent School District (ISD) auditorium on Bluebonnet Drive, next to the junior high campus. (More) Eagle Ford: Railroad Commission adopts recycling rules
April 3, 2013, Section A: General News
April 3, 2013 AUSTIN -- The Railroad Commission has adopted new rules to encourage Texas operators to continue their efforts at conserving water used in the hydraulic fracturing process for oil and gas wells, even though hydraulic fracturing and total mining use account for less than 1 percent of statewide water use, with irrigation, municipalities, and manufacturing making up the state’s top three water consumers. (More) Eagle Ford: S.S. Water Supply staff receive honors
April 3, 2013, Section A: General News
 April 3, 2013 The Texas Rural Water Association has named Deborah Scogin as the Office Manager of the Year and Alan Riedel as Water Operator of the Year at the annual convention held in Austin on March 22. Both are long-time employees of S S Water Supply Corp. in La Vernia, and a first for the association to name two employees from the same system as annual award winners. These two outstanding individuals were recognized above thousands of employees among 172 member water systems. “It was a joy to see these two folks being recognized for their hard work and dedication,” said General Manager Herb Williams. “They are an example of the hard-working professionals that I get to work with every day!” (More) Eagle Ford: Police find meth during traffic stop
March 13, 2013, Section A: General News
 March 13, 2013 FLORESVILLE -- After having been certified in narcotics detection for just a few weeks, the Floresville Police Department’s K-9, Rikkert, is being credited with helping officers find methamphetamine during a March 7 traffic stop at the corner of B and Third streets here. As a result, 27-year-old Blake Lewis Burk of Floresville has been charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1. (More) Eagle Ford: Cuellar plans March 20 video event in Floresville
March 13, 2013, Section A: General News
March 13, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, together with the U.S. Census Bureau, will host a videoconference on Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Alamo Colleges Floresville Center, Room 410, at 1813 Tiger Lane in Floresville. (More) Eagle Ford: Possible compromise for snakes ban?
February 27, 2013, Section A: General News
 February 27, 2013 Jason Royer of Royer’s Reptiles has proposed a compromise in the wake of the Wilson County Commissioners Court’s recent decision to restrict certain non-indigenous snakes being kept as pets in unincorporated regions of the county. Royer’s recommended amendment to the commissioners court’s Nov. 28, 2012, ordinance was one of the topics discussed during the commissioners’ Feb. 25 meeting. (More) Eagle Ford: School plans for future expansion
February 20, 2013, Section A: General News
February 20, 2013 STOCKDALE -- As the junior high and high school students of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) enjoy the new cafeteria opened at the end of the 2011-12 school year, the Stockdale ISD board of trustees is discussing the next project. According to a long-term plan set in 2010, next on the list for consideration are a track complex and an addition to the junior high building. (More) On the road again…
February 13, 2013, Agriculture Today
 February 13, 2013 The tradition of trail riders heading to San Antonio continues to live on as more than 3,500 riders from 11 locations in South and Central Texas took to area roadways on horseback and in wagons to ride to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The 64th annual event continues through Sunday, Feb. 24. (More) Eagle Ford: Citizens to protest Obama
February 13, 2013, Section A: General News
February 13, 2013 Americans who oppose the destructive policies of Barack Obama will converge on all 50 state capitals on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In each respective time zone, unprecedented picket-style, friendly flash mob-style protests will be conducted without permits on public sidewalks outside of state capitol buildings. (More) FELPS, Cycle Ranch meet halfway
February 6, 2013, Section A: General News
 February 6, 2013 FLORESVILLE -- Expansion of the Cycle Ranch motocross park has put its current single-phase electrical feed within 100 amps of reaching its capacity. This is why the park’s new ownership reached a deal with the Floresville Electric Light & Power System’s (FELPS) board Jan. 30, which will pave the way for installation of three-phase service at a reduced rate. (More)
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