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The S.S. Water Supply Corp. has repaired one of its main wells in north-central Wilson County, which had been out of service since the well pump failed and fell to the bottom of the well July 7. More than 3,000 customers in the Kicaster, Eden Crossing, and Wood Valley areas were prohibited from using water for outside purposes, other than […]
It’s late, but some property owners still can file for arbitration
Thought the property tax protest process was over? Wait, there’s more. The window for most property owners to file protests begins in April-May when they receive their appraised value for properties from the appraisal district. Property owners’ first step in the appraised value determination begins with protests. Property owners must fill out the form included in the appraised value notice […]
Elmendorf adds acreage to Hickory Ridge subdivision
[Video below] Elmendorf grew by slightly more than 9 acres July 21, after its city council members approved an ordinance to annex the area. The land will become part of the 4,000-home Hickory Ridge subdivision under development in Elmendorf. The council’s action followed a public hearing on a voluntary petition for annexation of approximately 9.1593 acres, located along Loop 1604 […]
From the turf to the stage with Matthew Ryan
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTFrom Friday night lights to the blue tinge of the welding torch, and finally to moving, multi-colored stage lights, Matthew Ryan has seen it all. But for this Elmendorf, Texas native, it’s only the beginning. “I was born and raised in Elmendorf,” said new and rising country musician Matthew Ryan. Growing up, his life was split between two passions: music […]
POLICE BLOTTER
Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Floresville police •July 11, Kaleb S. Higgins, 24, of Floresville was arrested near the intersection of First and Trail Streets in Floresville and charged with possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1. He also was arrested on an out-of-county warrant. •July 12, Raul […]
INDICTMENTS
The Wilson County Grand Jury met July 18 and returned indictments in 22 cases. The following 8 individuals are among the defendants scheduled for arraignment Aug. 17: •Samantha Ann Hayes, 44, of Schertz was indicted on a charge of manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, after allegedly possessing methamphetamine in […]
COURT UPDATE
The following defendant was among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Leonard R. Ramirez, 21, of Floresville was charged with deadly conduct, after allegedly discharging a firearm at or in the direction of an individual in February 2020, and theft of a firearm with a value of less than $400, after allegedly stealing […]
Employers ready to hire at Veterans Job Fair July 28
DAV RecruitMilitary will host a San Antonio Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, July 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, located at 901 N. Loop 1604 W. This free event is open to all transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and dependents. Online registration is encouraged at bit. ly/3PpnrjW.
Record-breaking job growth in Texas upstream oil and natural gas sector
Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in June by 6,100 jobs from May, the highest monthly increase in data history, surpassing the previous record growth of 5,600 jobs set in June of 2011. Since the low point in employment in September of 2020, industry has added 37,900 Texas upstream jobs, […]
Texas leads nation for job growth in June
Gov. Greg Abbott applauded the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas led the nation for jobs added in June, with employers adding 82,500 jobs more than the previous month. For the eighth consecutive month, Texas set a new employment record for total jobs at 13,431,100, with 778,700 jobs added since June 2021.
