Floresville council keeps tax rate, weighs TML bid
Floresville city council unanimously kept the ad valorem tax rate at 43.0778 cents per $100, projecting about 194070 in additional revenue to support a 30.5 million budget. The vote also failed to advance Marissa Ximenez for TML president amid criticism of ties to donors and city contracts. The panel approved a trail contract bid of 1 044 921 and a Wendy’s subdivision plan to renovate the Exxon station for a Wendy’s and fueling site.
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Lawsuit allege hostile workplace at Floresville PD
Three Floresville Police Department officers and the city are named in a federal suit filed by Christopher Perez who says he faced retaliation for reporting sex and gender discrimination and a hostile work environment. Perez, fired in March after four months on the force, alleges Lt. Billy Herrera Sgt. Thomas Silvas and Chief Lorenzo Herrera ignored his complaints and that Silvas used racial slurs during field training. He seeks monetary damages and legal costs while Chief Herrera faces a separate private inquiry initiated by the Floresville City Council. A records request about the inquiry was referred to the Texas Attorney General.
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Correction on Floresville article misidentifies city official
The Aug 23 photo caption misidentified Floresville finance director as Carolyn Sturm. Her correct first name is Cynthia. Readers may notify Wilson County News of errors via email or by calling 830-216-4519.
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Floresville officer Devin Keen retires after 21 years of service
Devin Keen, 48, longtime Floresville Police Department veteran and Wilson County Precinct 2 constable, retires after 21 years in law enforcement. He battles cancer, survived stage 4 non Hodgkin lymphoma, and will spend more time with wife Anna and two sons Corbin and Gavin. He pioneered a K 9 program and faced a narcotics case with K 9 Zorro. Keen plans continued fitness and community ties, reflecting on a 27 year bond with Floresville families.
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