Merger marks shift in New Braunfels papers in 1957
The Herald-Zeitung and New Braunfels Zeitung merged in 1957 forming a unified paper printed in German and English. The combined Herald and News era continued bilingual output through 1958 before further changes.
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New Braunfels Zeitung
New Braunfels Herald
Voters’ power over school bond plan questioned by editorial
The Comal ISD trustees face pressure to honor the May 1999 bond plan for three elementary schools and a new Canyon Lake area high school. The editorial warns that changing the plan would erode taxpayer credibility and demand a new vote, stressing that landowners’ money should be spent as approved.
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Comal Independent School District
CISD
U.S. 281
Canyon Lake
John Bertelsen
Elian Gonzales sparks cross party debate on repatriation
The INS bid to return six year old Elian Gonzales to Cuba divides conservatives and liberals alike. Quotes from presidential hopefuls show mixed views on granting the father access to the United States and ensuring the child’s freedom before any decision.
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INS
Elian Gonzales
Cuba
U.S
Castro
Gore
Bradley
United States
Valderrama family ties and political voices on Cuba
A group of U S senators and leaders including Steve Forbes Orrin Hatch Gary Bauer John McCain and George Bush urge granting asylum for a Cuban boy and allowing his father to join him in the United States. They argue coercion by the Castro regime or government pressure should not force removal. Edgar Valderrama noted as a New Braunfels resident.
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Steve Forbes
Alan
INS
Bill Clinton
Fidel Castro
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Cuba
Castro
America
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Germany
Stalin
Russia
Father
Orrin Hatch
Burton
Senator Smith
God
John McCain
New York Harbor
U.S. of A
George Bush
United States
Edgar Valderrama
New Braunfels
Africa
Braunfels
Krueger
Mr. Krueger
England
Marion
Texas
Citizens press for responsible leadership over New Braunfels growth
A reader questions chamber finances and local leadership urging taxpayers to demand responsive governance. He cites 1998 city funding, tourism impact, and environmental care, warning against sprawl and trash. Another letter challenges aid to refugees, criticizing national policy and perceived special privileges amid local struggles.
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Valderrama
Gary Bauer
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Austin
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