Council Shifts Sewer Upgrade Plans This Week
City council votes to refocus sewer system upgrades prioritizing overflow containment and pipe replacement in the north district. Budget revisions allocate funds for design work and project timelines, aiming to reduce disruptions and improve reliability across key neighborhoods.
County halts plan for private prison project
Wilson County officials fail to authorize bids for a proposed private detention center near the justice center. Commissioner Albert Gomez Jr, citing public opposition and unanswered questions, signals resignation if the project proceeds while Emerald and Innovative Strategy Team are named as qualified vendors. the plan deadline is Sept. 19 with details to be published on page 14.
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
Wilson County
Wilson County Public Facilities Corporation
Albert Gomez, Jr
Public Facilities Corporation
Gomez
Ray Wolff
Justice of the Peace
Richard “Dickie” Jackson
Jackson
Bobby Lynn
Justice Center
Highway 181
Wolff
Emerald
Innovative
Public Facility Corporation
Floresville council taps raise to boost police pay
Floresville leaders tentatively approve raising starting pay to 12 per hour and matching increases for current officers to boost professionalism. The plan would cost about 55 thousand dollars more than last year, with total police salaries near 475 thousand including overtime. Mayor Tejada noted higher pay should attract qualified applicants while chiefs seek two to three more officers and older patrol vehicles replacement.
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Floresville
Danny Martinez
Andy Joslin
Evelyn Grimes
Grimes
Joslin
Danny Tejada
Martinez
County Officials Vote for 4 Percent Raises
Wilson County Commissioners proposed a four percent salary increase for all county employees and a four percent raise for themselves in a budget work session last week. County Auditor Ray Wolff must confirm the county can fund the numbers before final approval. Commissioners debated individual versus blanket raises and considered what percentage is reasonable for a blanket raise.
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Wilson County
Ray Wolff
Leonard Rotter
Precinct Two
New Floresville area middle school principal returns home
Jacquelyn Baker, a Floresville native, returns to lead the Floresville ISD middle school after 18 years in education across Texas. She is joined by husband John and son Jameson. The district expects about 850 students on the first day as she emphasizes character education and lifelong learning.
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Floresville
Jacquelyn Baker
Jacquelyn
John Baker
Jameson
John
Floresville High School
Southwest Texas State University
Texas State
University of Houston
Victoria
Texas
FISD
Sherri [Bays
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