Floresville votes to cancel city Holiday Extravaganza
New Floresville city government ends city sponsorship of the Holiday Extravaganza citing past losses and aims to keep entertainment spending private. The canceled Dec 15 event would have featured Tejano stars such as Paul Rodriguez and Ramon Ayala, with private citizens continuing the show.
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Reflections on the fiscal cliff and economic rhetoric
Thomas Sowell argues the fiscal cliff debate obscures real deficits and questions tax only affects the wealthy. He decries stimulus and inflation as hidden taxes, noting chronic deficits under the Obama administration and critiques of monetary policy.
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Keep Christ in Christmas: Nativity Reflections by Paul Kokoski
The piece urges preserving the Nativity meaning amid consumer culture. It contrasts the crib and tree as symbols of faith and calls Christians to keep Christ in Christmas through reverence, prayer, and shared humanity. Kokoski notes his Hamilton Ontario residence.
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Open Meetings Act concerns in council agenda and holiday event
Letter criticizes council for canceling the Holiday Extravaganza without proper agenda posting. Cites Texas Open Meetings Act and Cox Enterprises v Board of Trustees to argue a violation. Reader supports fair notice and transparency in municipal actions.
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Unclear Message From A Misfiled Public Statement
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Wilson County News Letters Policy Reminder
The Wilson County News states letters to the editor are welcome and may be edited at the editor's discretion. Short letters have better publication chances. All letters must include the writer's name address and daytime phone number for verification.
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Kilbey Smith Newsroom Names Editors and Staff
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