Fire Departments Close Truck Units Over Personnel Shortages
San Antonio Fire Department closed four ladder and two truck companies over severe staffing gaps during the late weekend. Officials report 15 injuries and four fatalities among crews while responding to incidents near Ray Lillis Drive Cody 410 Ritman Road and downtown, with pumps kept on standby for fire and gas hazards.
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Tax bill seeks property tax reform in special session
The article reports senator Aho Ribak urging Gav Briscoe to add property tax reform to the agenda of the upcoming special session. Ribak argues for options to address long standing problems and calls for action on education funding, hospitals aid, and business relief while noting concerns over the cost and scope of reform.
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Thieves Pave Street, City Ends Asphalt Project
A garbled report describes thieves affecting an asphalt project in the city, notes a loss tied to a paving job, and mentions a late payment issue tied to 749 back at Flaniees. Authorities urge vigilance as the irregular activity disrupts street work and local commerce.
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Lila Defends Leasing of Downtown Site
Mayor Lila Sockrell defended leasing the Vogul Bev Building in downtown. She said the city office block was rented for convenience and to support needed operations, denying personal motives in the decision.
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Witnesses Conducting Big Christian Riot at Corpus Christi Convention
Witnesses at Municipal Auditorium in Corpus Christi organize a four day Jehovah's Witnesses convention with self-serve food service for 400 attendees. A baptism ceremony on stage submerged three candidates in a portable pool as elders ensured full immersion. The event concludes Sunday after an address by Lew K. Greenlevs of the Walek Lower society.
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No Deserter Benefits Kazen Tells Meeting
Rep Abraham Kazen told 615 attendees at the Non Commissioned Officers Association annual banquet in San Antonio that deserters and those with dishonorable discharges should not receive veterans benefits. He supported an amendment to uphold this stance and opposed restricting retired military personnel from civil service jobs. He urged against changes to commissary subsidies and touted a study noting $20 million in food stamps used annually in military commissaries. He also received the NCDA’s L. Mendel Rivers Award for Legislative Retention.
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Price Hike In Limbo Amid Oil Market Confusion
Beirut reports unclear plans for price increases as Libya and other producers weigh a modest five percent rise. OPEC members and Saudi Arabia along with the United Arab Emirates are silent on notices. The bloc had earlier signaled a ten percent rise with a further five percent in July, but potential reversals followed promises to hold prices steady.
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Aldrete Confirmed as Southwest Border Commission Cochairman
Aldrete, previously a San Antonio official, was confirmed by the Senate Public Works Committee as cochairman of a new Southwest Border Commission. He will lead talks with governors from Texas New Mexico and California, aiming to address crossborder issues and regional coordination.
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Vote Fraud Plea Guilty By PETER M. 200MAN
Richard Teary pleaded guilty Friday to campaign violation charges in a vote fraud case. He told U.S. District Judge Charles Schwarte Sr he was offering the plea voluntarily and deferred sentencing was set. Teary faces possible jail and a $7,000 fine as part of the deal which dropped felony counts against other named associates.
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Three men charged with heroin delivery in San Antonio arrest
Public safety investigators arrested Joe B. Weaver 32, Honard L. McCarty 23, and Alexander Stahl 34 in San Antonio for delivery of heroin. About 12 ounces seized with an estimated value over $33. All suspects held on bonds totaling 25,490 in Beste County.
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