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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1981
Page
1
Rep Reynolds cited Dr Victoria Bartonek of Floresville who received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Texas House. Bartonek served as Physician for the Day at the State Capitol on July 27 during the Special Legislative Session. The program is run by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association with the Texas Department of Health to provide a family physician on duty during sessions.
Sheldon Reynolds age 13 and Tera Reynolds age 15 served as Honorary Messengers for the Texas House during closing hours of the 67th Regular Session. Speaker Clayton welcomed them to the House Chamber and thanked them for their service. Honorary Messengers may go on the House floor to assist the House Sergeant at Arms Office and run errands.
Wilson County mayors from four cities join the Commissioners Court and Sheriff to step up drug enforcement. A petition with over 1700 signatures requests more officers to enforce drug laws amid debates over marijuana harms.
S S Water Supply requests reduced lawn watering due to hot dry season while new lines in Sutherland Springs are hooked up causing temporary shutoffs. A La Vernia High School meeting on August 24, 1981 will address student marijuana usage concerns and community safety. City Park and City Hall projects progress. sewer line to the new high school is finished and road improvements to the park begin.
LaVernia PTA and LaVernia City Council sponsor a Drug Rally at LaVernia High School Resource Center on August 24. Registration at 7:00 p.m. program starts 7:30 p.m. Babysitting by Homemaking Department. Committee urges community attendance and volunteer involvement.
Southwest Meats announces opening and S W Sports West opens in Seguin. Tommy's Exxon in La Vernia will hold a four day event from Thursday August 20 to Sunday August 23 with details in local ads.
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