Local Air Force Recruits Graduate From Basic Training
Air Force Airman Richard D. Carmona and Airman Gerald X. Valdez have completed six weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. Carmona, son of Gloria Chavez and brother of Cindy Alvarez of San Antonio, is a Highlands High School 2001 graduate. Valdez, son of Linda Valdez of Pleasanton, is a 2001 Pleasanton High School graduate. Both earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
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Air Force
Richard D. Carmona
Lackland Air Force Base
San San Antonio
Texas
Gloria Chavez
Cindy Alvarez
San Antonio
Carmona
Highlands High School
Gerald X. Valdez
Toms
Linda Valdez
Leonard Road
Pleasanton
Valdez
Pleasanton High School
Community College of the Air Force
Woody Show Morning Lineup Debuts on Mix 96.1
Morning radio changes at KXXM FM Mix 96.1 as The Woody Show launches weekdays 6 to 10 AM starting Monday June 10 hosted by Woody and Jamie Martin. Woody arrives from WBTS FM Atlanta after top morning drives in Riverside San Francisco and Atlanta. Jamie Martin, longtime San Antonio resident and UTSA graduate, has been Mix 96.1 traffic reporter for two years.
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Clear Channel Radio
Kxxm-Fm
Mix 96
Woody
Jamie Martin
Mix
Wbts-Fm
Atlanta
Riverside
San Francisco
California
San Antonio
Providence High School
UTSA
Jamie
Mix 96.1
Woody Show
NW I H
Timkiesling
Clearchannel.com
Retired South Texas psychologist Dr Hill ends 21 years of school service
After decades of contracting with Floresville ISD Path ISD and other South Texas districts Dr. Hill a San Antonio clinical psychologist ends a long career. He taught counseled coached and advised across schools while juggling roles as father husband and Texas enthusiast.
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Floyd W. Hill
Floresville
Path Isds
Path
Hill
San Antonio
South
Texas
Navy
Flo Recini Middle School Bands Sweep Region Concert Awards
In Boerne Region 11 contest Flo Recini Middle School bands earned Sweepstakes in both Concert and Symphonic categories. Concert Band members include Melissa Morales Albert Prieto Veronica Garza Norbert Chavez Julia Lopez Anthony Stepke Bryan Leland Heather Condra and Amanda Fohn. Symphonic Band members include Wesley Yosko Tanya Silva Evan Leinneweber Robert Mitchell Ashley Angle Maggie Bean Melody Maldonado You Travis Slater and Christine Ackley.
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Floresville Middle School
U.N
Boerne
Melissa Morales
Albert Prieto
Veronica Garza
Norbert Chavez
Julia Lopez
Anthony Stepke
Bryan Leland
Heather Condra
Amanda Fohn
First Floresville High School Art Expo Held
Floresville High School hosted the First Annual FHS Spring Arts Exposition on May 10 at the FISD Administrative Building. Parents and visitors explored sculptures, paintings, photos, and sketches while students performed music, monologues, and poetry readings. An anthology of works was sold for ten dollars as children joined drawing activities.
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Floresville High School
FHS
Floresville Independent School District
FISD
Floresville Student of the Month Diana Flores
Diana Flores named May Student of the Month. The 18 year old Floresville senior holds a 3.8 GPA, ranks seventh among 197, and serves as vice president of National Honor Society, Student Council representative, Red Cross Club member, and peer mediator. She earned Outstanding Student of the Year in Pre AP Biology and has been on All A Honor Roll while volunteering in community highway cleanups.
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Diana Flores
Diana
Margaret
Fidel Flores
Floresville
National Honor Society
Red Cross Club
U.S.S
St. Anthony’s Church
Limited
Wilson County
St. Mary’s University
Trinity University
Russell Pelech
Russell
Gerry Smith
Gary Pelech
FHS
Rick Perry
KWCB
Texas A&m
Floresville sophomores named HOBY representatives for 2002
Floresville High School selects sophomores Toby Castro and Lacey Jennings as Hugh O Brian Youth representatives for 2002. They will attend the West Texas Leadership Seminar in San Antonio from June 6 to 9 and return to share insights with peers. Russell Pelech named May Student of the Month with a 3.7 GPA and active in Student Council FCCLA NHS and theater.
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Floresville High School
Toby Castro
Lacey Jennings
FHS
Hugh O’brian
Lacey
Toby
San Antonio
Stockdale Library Announces Read Across Texas Program
The Stockdale Public Library launches the Summer Reading Program on July 2 with the theme Read Across Texas. In collaboration with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, the library offers reading experiences for children, operating Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for five weeks at the Stockdale Community Building.
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Stockdale Public Library
Texas
Public Libraries
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Stockdale Library
Stockdale
Floresville Elementary hosts career fair with 40 to 50 options
Floresville Elementary School organized a two day career exploration event on May 14 15 featuring professionals from TV weather forecasting firefighting policing finance law and science. Students experienced hands on displays including a police officer in handcuffs and firefighter gear as volunteers run the five week library program ends August 1 with an end of session party honoring frequent library users and volunteers.
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Floresville
Fisc Board
Chad Clark
Welding class outing to Holt Machinery in San Antonio
Floresville High School students visited Holt Machinery in San Antonio on May 7 to tour the facility, learn about Holt CAT scholarship programs and future jobs, and study the company history. Guides Aline Rice and Ida Trevino led tours of all work areas, with lunch at Coyote Canyon. Students thanked sponsors Clifton Rogers and Larry Dollarhide for organizing the trip.
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Floresville High School
Holt Machinery
San Antonio
Holt Cat Company
Aline Rice
Ida Trevino
Coyote Canyon
Clifton Rogers
Larry Dollarhide
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Dr. Hill
Phonic
Wesley Yosko
Tanya Silva
Evan
Diana Flores and
Lacey Jennings and
Kay Deagen
Carlie Ortego
64Th Military Police Company
Fort Hood
Killeen
Suzie Martinez
Ortego
Camp X-Ray
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Lustimer
City Hall
Floresville City
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