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Uniform and equipment allowances, retirement benefits, physical fitness, and the grievance process. These were the first items identified for negotiation by the Floresville Police Officers Association and Floresville city officials when they sat down April 30 for their first bargaining session on a new three-year contract. Representing the police association were Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT) Field Manager […]
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SouthTrust is Business of the Month
Floresville Chamber of Commerce members honor SouthTrust Bank in Floresville May 3 as the chamber’s Business of the Month. Jacque Walpole is the new president of the Floresville branch of the bank, located at 545 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information call 830-216-2216.
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Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average
STATE CAPITAL HighlightsApril was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says. Texas, as usual, is a leader in tornadic activity, with 14 tornadoes reported within a 24-hour span […]
Texas General Land Office takes ownership of Alamo Cenotaph
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to announce the General Land Office has now obtained ownership of the historic Alamo Cenotaph. This landmark decision was voted on in the May 2 San Antonio City Council meeting. “I’m proud to announce the General Land Office now has complete control of the Cenotaph,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Ensuring this precious piece of […]
The lesser of two evils
DAVE $AY$Dear Dave, My husband and I are following your plan, and we’re on Baby Step 2. We just learned that the person who has done our taxes for the last three years made mistakes on all our returns. They were really nice and did our taxes for free, but now we owe back taxes in the amount of $18,000. Since […]
40 years ago …
Front page headlines from May 9, 1984— Happy Birthday Wilson County – 1884-1984 — “Looking To The Future” series featured 3-yr-old Steven Toeppich on his grandfather’s horse, he wants to be a cowboy when he grows up — Crosby Joins First National at Poth – Alan Wayne Crosby has joined the bank as Vice President in Lending — Supreme Duke – Ruben Jaramillo II was crowned […]
Decoration Day honors Southern soldiers
Historical re-enactors with 1860s-style garb and accoutrement fire a volley over graves in the San Antonio Confederate Cemetery at an April 28 Southern Decoration Day observance. As part of this year’s event to honor soldiers buried there, Daniel Bee shared the story of his ancestor, Brig. Gen. Hamilton Bee, whose remains rest in the cemetery. Volunteers maintain the cemetery, owned […]
Benke sells fabric crafts at market
Carmelita Benke of Floresville (right) visits with a customer in her booth April 27 at the Falls City Market Day. Benke sells handmade aprons, quilts, pillows, bags, and many other fabric crafts, at the market, held inside the Falls City Community Hall.
Celebrate National Nurses Week 2024
Abbott emphasizes need for nurses, healthcare workersIn 1993, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. National Nurses Week is a time for everyone – individuals, employers, other health care professionals, community leaders, and nurses – to recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s 4 million registered nurses. Each year, the celebration ends on […]
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