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Returning from Dallas last night on I-35, southbound traffic came to a complete standstill several miles north of Waco, something not too unusual and always dreaded. While stopped, we first noticed one, then two, then lost count of the numerous emergency vehicles hurrying along the service road and the shoulders of the road — all headed south. At first, it […]
Eagle Creek fire 4/16
Firefighters from the Eagle Creek Volunteer Fire Department, who were assisted by both stations of the Floresville Volunteer Fire Department, arrive April 17 to extinguish a detached garage burning at the corner of Eagle Creek Ranch Boulevard and Eagle Creek Drive in the Eagle Creek Ranch subdivision located north of Floresville. Assistant Chief Walter Cutsinger of the Eagle Creek Volunteer […]
La Vernia business owners seek answers
LA VERNIA — Members of the Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce have more questions than answers following news that the treasurer of their board is under investigation for allegations related to the misapplication of funds. The board held an informal emergency meeting April 22 to figure out what to do next. Chamber Vice President Elaine Mazurek Stephens led the […]
Letter: Support Archbishop Siller
Editor: As a member of Archbishop’s Pastoral Council representing the Floresville Deanery, I am requesting my Catholic brothers and sisters, your family members, and all Catholic organizations to act! Our shepherd, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller needs your support. On behalf of Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S., and the Mutually Shared Vision Team, we look forward to your presence at the Archdiocesan Celebration of the Solemnity […]
Letter: China Grove speed limits enforced
Editor: Re: Why have speed limits?, April 3 Harold Rabenaldt commented about the lack of enforcement of the speed limits on U.S. 181 in Floresville. This is just the opposite on U.S. 87 in the China Grove city limits. Police entities including the China Grove Police Department, Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies, and the State Highway Patrol diligently radar-enforce the speed […]
Letter: Perez left a legacy for Floresville
Editor: Re: “Excited about a thriving Floresville,” April 10. Kudos, again, to Virgil Russell for his positive, optimistic, and valid appraisal of our town. His “tour” certainly will open anyone’s eyes to the good things happening in Floresville. We should all take his optimism to heart and take that tour! Lest we forget, the “budding” businesses that Virgil listed are […]
Editorial: Gun control is about control
Amid all the heated, emotional advocacy of gun control, have you ever heard even one person present convincing hard evidence that tighter gun control laws have in fact reduced murders? Think about all the states, communities within states, as well as foreign countries, that have either tight gun control laws or loose or non-existent gun control laws. With so many […]
Editorial: Our American economy
By Glenn Mollette We can have a stronger economy by creating jobs in America instead of sending them to Mexico, China, India, and other parts of the world. It’s time to bring jobs back to America. Business owners should be rewarded with a corporate tax rate of only 15 percent if they bring most of their jobs home. This will allow […]
Editorial: From Boston, Mass., to West, Texas, Americans unite
Last week’s multiple tragedies were experienced by Americans, but the repercussions were felt around the world. From Boston, Mass., to the tiny town of West, Texas, it was a week filled with tragedy. It was also a time of overcoming. It began last Monday afternoon as two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Not just Bostonians, […]
