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“Civil Disobedience” today has become uncivil disturbance aka blocking traffic, rioting and looting, shooting Police, Fire and EMS, etc. It has undermined the dream of MLK and fanned mind numbing chaos. Nobody is being helped by these cultural tyrants forcing an under-the-surface seething rage that is igniting into division. Where were the Intercity Leaders when “white flight” allowed business/industry to […]
Nixon-Smiley CISD closed first day of school
The first day of school for students in Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District was cancelled today, after torrential rains overnight left several roads impassable. According to Superintendent Dr. Cathy Lauer, north and south F.M. 108 are underwater, while F.M. 1681 is barricaded, preventing three of her bus drivers from getting in to work.
Rain totals for the week
Unofficial rainfall reports: Aug. 16-22 BLACK HILL COMMUNITY •George Zidek 12.7” DENHAWKEN •Triple K Farm 7” DEWEES •Frances Raabe 10” •Alene Pawelek 7.5” EAGLE CREEK •Willie Wiatrek 4” ELMENDORF •Susan Marquez 7” •Archie Wiatrek 7.5” •Will Waclawczyk 7.5” FAIRVIEW •Carl Ray 6.25” FLORESVILLE •Jeffery Legere 10.4” GOLIAD •Brian Yanta 2.65” GRAYTOWN •Suzanne Deuvall Rutan 6.2” HARMONY •Joe Dragon 7” KARNES […]
Filing deadline Aug. 25 for Floresville council Place 3, today for other offices
It’s not too late! Floresville citizens have until 5 p.m. today to file applications to run for city council places 1 and 2, and the office of mayor. Those seeking to replace Councilman Johnny Ray Nieto in Place 3 have until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. These places will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. Residents of the city of […]
Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in San Antonio
AUSTIN – Johnny Garcia, 35, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Texas Mexican Mafia gang member, is now in custody after being captured Friday in San Antonio. Garcia was wanted for parole violation and kidnapping. The arrest was not the result of tip information received through Texas Crime Stoppers, and no reward will be paid. Working off investigative information, […]
Falls City plans early release for Bruni game Aug. 26
For those Beaver fans who wanted to make the first football game of the season but weren’t sure if you’d have time to make it down to Bruni, not to worry! Falls City ISD will have early release from school at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. The pep rally will be at 1:30 p.m. in the competition gym. Please […]
Letter: Sympathetic or self-seeking … you choose
Editor: Who is presidential? Who cares? Who do you want by your side? Hillary is resting again, then off to Martha’s Vineyard for partying and fund-raising, while citizens in Louisiana have lost their homes, cars, jobs, clothes, food, and, for some, pets and loved ones. Obama’s at Martha’s Vineyard playing golf, partying with Hollywood’s elite, and attending fund-raisers. No phone […]
Letter: Strong military means a strong Texas
Editor: Last fall, I traveled on a Good for Texas Tour, visiting with people from every corner of our state to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of our local economies. This year, I went on the road again. I’ve just returned from our Good for Texas Tour: Military Edition, which allowed me to visit nine military bases across the […]
Letter: Hosting an exchange student can reap invaluable lessons
Editor: In this time of ongoing turmoil, student exchange is good medicine for a world torn by terror. We want to invite the families of Floresville to help us combat international fears and prejudices by welcoming a foreign teen into their homes and hearts! In recent weeks, all eyes have turned to Rio and the Olympic games. But as we […]
Editorial: Old lies continue to fool the gullible each election year
We expect to hear a lot of lies during an election year, and this year is certainly no exception. What is surprising is how old some of these lies are, and how often they have been shown to be lies, years ago or even decades ago. One of the oldest of these lies is that women are paid less than […]
