Wilson County Extension Office reports name change and 2007 gains
Wilson County commissioners hear that Texas Cooperative Extension will become Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service. Pfluger cites 40 million in agriculture income for 2007 and notes drought recovery efforts and an updated Animal Emergency Management Plan with a mock multi-agency exercise. Rogers highlights 419 youth in 12 4 H clubs and multiple state awards. Bullock covers 348 Stockdale Elementary students in Food Ball and new Certified Veterinary Assistant program.
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Commissioners’ Court
Charles Pfluger
Agriculture
Wilson County Extension Office
Pfluger
Marilyn Bullock
FCS
Jonathan Rogers
Wilson County
Texas Cooperative Extension
Texas Agrilife Extension Service
Emergency Management Office
Rogers
Bullock
Stockdale
Texas Extension Education Association
Wilson
Floresville Council meets amid recall, chamber changes in 2008
The Floresville City Council held its first 2008 meeting on January 24 with mayor Daniel M. Tejada and members Rudy G. Sanchez Johnnie Gomez and Gloria Martinez. They discussed recall election timing Ortiz and Sanchez terms expire May 10 2008 and a potential recall not possible until May 9 2009. The council approved a ¼ cent local sales tax reauthorization for street maintenance and repair and heard about changes to the Floresville Chamber of Commerce including a new Sanction Barbeque Cook-off and a revamped updatable website aimed to launch within three months. The next meeting is February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Tejada
Rudy G. Sanchez
Johnnie Gomez
Gloria Martinez
Floresville
Secretary of State
Glorianna Ortiz
Ortiz
Sanchez
Melissa Castro-Killen
Tejada
Killen
Local Navy Sailor Receives Bronze Star for Iraq Service
Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew J. Demmer of the United States Navy received the Bronze Star on January 11 from Explosives Ordnance Disposal Commander Jeff McCauley. Demmer, a member of EOD Mobil Unit 6 Detachment 12, aided after a roadside bombing in Iraq, secured the scene, and gave first aid. His wife Nicole Jones attended. he is stationed in South Carolina and faces another Iraq tour this year. He is a 2003 Floresville High School graduate, son of Richard and Sherri Demmer, and grandson of John and Barbara Burleson and the late Albert and Johanna Demmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J.demmer
United States Navy
Jeff McCauley
Matthew
EOD Mobil Unit 6 Detachment 12
Iraq
Demmer
Nicole Jones
Floresville
South Carolina
Floresville High School
Richard
Sherri Demmer
John
Barbara Burleson
Albert and
Johanna Demmer
Gillett
Matthew J. Demmer
Nicole
Mayor defends recall allegations and council actions
Floresville mayor Daniel Tejada clarified claims by Rudy Sanchez about a recall election. He stated the recall petition was valid with over 900 signatures, and the May 10 2008 election proceeds stand. Tejada contradicted Sanchez on Cedillo lawsuits and asserted the mayor pro tem role is honorary and that officials serve the people.
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Daniel M. Tejada
Rudy G. Sanchez
Chronicle-Journal
Sanchez
Tejada
Floresville
Glorianna Ortiz
Mary Helen Donaho Tieken
Juan Cedillo
Avalon
Cedillo
Tejada Said, “Cedillo Did Not Win A Lawsuit Against the City of Floresville
Texas Municipal League
USA Armed Services
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Power of Pink
Valentine
Flor Florestill Chronicle. Journal
Chamber of Commerce
Kimberly M. Rodriguez
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