The Spot new owners take helm of local drive-in
On June 18 1987 The Spot at 1801 Trail Street Highway 181 N across from the high school changed hands. Wanda Reid and Morgan Steenken Jr purchased from Wanda’s brother Glenn who bought it from Linda Stiehl in 1986. The Spot has been a longtime gathering place for youth and adults through more than thirty years of ownership and change.
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Trail Street
Hwy
Wanda Reid
Morgan Steenken, Jr
Wanda
Glenn
Linda Stiehls
Birds, nests, and a sermon on God weaves life lessons
A note on barn swallows nesting in church doorways turns into a reflection on faith. The writer contrasts two nests and their chicks with diverse human reactions, then shifts to spiritual questions about God, forgiveness, baptism, and living with faith daily.
Community Calendar items for Floresville area events
A calendar of community activities lists summer food service for Floresville ISD and nearby districts from June 11 to July 2, including meals at Floresville Middle and Elementary, Stockdale Elementary, and Floresville River Park, plus bingo, film screenings, chess club, and council meetings. Additional items include Beeville Juneteenth, concerts, summer movies, VFW and church programs, and charity drives with contact numbers.
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Floresville Isd
Floresville
Stockdale Isd
Floresville City River Park
VFW
Peth
Arcadia
Floresville Chess Club
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
San Antonio Food Bank
Church of Christ of
la Vernia
American Legion Post
Red Bull
Red Bull Flugtag
Austin
Beeville
Central Park
Seguin
Path City Council
la Vernia Isd
First Lutheran Church
Commissioners Court
Garfield
Botanical Garden
Sabot.org
Susan G. Komen
Our Town Beauty Shop Lights Floresville With Nostalgia
A reader in Floresville praises Our Town Beauty Shop in the J C Turner Building for friendly hair and nail services. She cherishes the shop’s Coca Cola decor, old chairs, and the chance to reconnect with friends, calling it a refreshing oasis in a small town setting.
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Floresville
Janet
Maria
J. C. Turner
J. C. Merchant
Wilson County
Mother
Daddy
New Passport Rules Require Planning Ahead
Texas readers learn new federal passport rules requiring passports for re entry from most destinations. Beginning January 1 2008 land and sea travelers must show passport or approved doc. Delays persist as State Department backlog grows. apply early and use expedited service if needed.
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United States
Western Hemisphere
US Department of State
Hemisphere
Central America
U.S
Canada
Mexico
Central and South America
Caribbean
Bermuda
State Department
Texas
Travel
State.gov
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The
Floresville Chronicle Journal
American Legion Hall
Texas State
Texas Rangers
Will L. Wright
Wilson County Historical Survey Committee
John Connally
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Floresville Livestock Commission Company
W. J. Noll
Fritz Teltschik
Corpus Christi
Wesley E. Seale
A. B. Murray
Highway 16
A. W. Murray
God
Heaven
H.G. Wells
Hell
Sigmund Freud
Forever
Thomas Bonham
Chronicla -Jourmai_ P.O
Moon
J.C. Merchants Grocery
Kasper
Third St
Hosek’s
Ballard’s Drug Store
C St
Eschenburg’s
Janie Zook
Five & Dime
Sen
Kay Bailey Hutchison
QuTcome
U.S.A
Chronicle-Journal
Third Street
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