Operation Christmas Greeting supports Wilson County EMS
The Wilson County Volunteer Ambulance Association asks citizens to donate to the Operation Christmas Greeting fundraiser, a 21 year old tradition started in 1978. Donations support EMS monthly expenses with all funds going directly to the EMS. Contributions may be mailed or dropped at Wells Fargo Bank by December 15, with anonymous gifts allowed.
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Wilson County
Fundraiser Aims to Upgrade Pecan Park Playground
Floresville MOMS Club leads drive to raise about 30000 for two new playground structures and meet safety standards. A Santa breakfast fundraiser with Floresville McDonalds on December 16 from 7 to 11 am will boost donations and ticket sales. Santa appears at 8 30. Call Julie Smith or Susan Smylie to donate or buy tickets.
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Moms Club
Wilson County
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Julie Smith
Susan Smylie
Frank M Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home Dedicated
The Frank M Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville opened with ribbon cutting and ceremonies on Saturday December 2 2000 led by dignitaries including VFW and state officials. District operations will inject over three million dollars yearly into the local economy as the home begins serving veterans with support from the Texas Veterans Land Board and federal funding.
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Texas State Veterans Home
Floresville
Texas
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Krystal Campbell
David Dewhurst
Texas Veterans Land Board
Wilson County Memorial Hospital District
Wilson Memorial Hospital Board
Carl Zenner
Carl Ashley
Ella Mae Calloway
Marilyn Sheirer
Alfonso Flores
Caroline Tejada
Adelia Cantu
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Christmas Song Fest at Northview Baptist Church
A Christmas Song Fest to celebrate the birth of Christ on Sunday December 10 2000 at 6 00 pm at Northview Baptist Church behind Wal Mart on County Road 301. The program includes singing fellowship and refreshments. Everyone welcome.
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Northview Baptist Church
Wal-Mart
County Road 301
Sacred Heart Church Procession On December 12
The Guadalupana Society of Sacred Heart Church Floresville plans a December 12 event marking the Our Lady apparition to Juan Diego. Activities start with mañalitas at 6:00 a.m., a procession from the county courthouse at 5:30 p.m., a 6:00 p.m. Mass with renewals for Guadalupana members, followed by a reception in the parish hall. The public is invited.
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Guadalupana Society of Sacred Heart Church
Floresville
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Juan Diego
Guadalupana
Guadalupana Society
Oak Hills Baptist Church Drama Team presents a play
The Oak Hills Baptist Church Drama Team presents All You Need Is A Willing Heart on Monday December 18 2000 at 7 00 p m at 90 Eagle Creek Ranch Blvd Floresville Texas 78114 off Hwy 181 N. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the performance.
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Oak Hills
Rainfall Report Sees 16 Inch Gap From Last Year
November rainfall totals four days with 8 inches pushing annual rainfall to 38.5 inches. Weather observer August Merecka notes conditions ahead of last year's total by 16 inches. Local farmers seek dry spell to harvest crops.
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Merecka
Brief Rains Continue in Wilson County Weather Report
Rainfall has persisted across Wilson County with measurable amounts reported early Monday morning. Officials logged precipitation between 1 1/8 and 1 1/4 inches as localized flooding remained unlikely and temperatures stayed unusually cold elsewhere in the area.
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