County Officials Raise Burn Ban Penalty and Restrictions
County commissioners doubled the burn ban penalty to 500 dollars and allowed precinct by precinct restrictions plus tickets for first offenses. They banned non agricultural land clearing during the dry spell and outlawed aerial fireworks in unincorporated areas for New Year celebrations.
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Elmendorf Chief Resigns as Patrolmen Return to Duty
Elmendorf local officers back on patrol after the new police chief Paul Moreno resigns on Thursday. Mayor Sherry Pefia declined to comment on the resignation while council members faced open meetings concerns. Two suspended officers are reinstated as Capt. L.M. Ray notes attempts to improve the department.
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Y2K preparedness workshop reassures South Texas
Red Cross official in Floresville says Texas meets federal Y2K standards and on site fixes worked. Relief facilities to open in major cities including San Antonio on Dec 31. Staff on call Dec 31 and Jan 1, with tips to stock three days of food water cash flashlights and batteries and avoid candles near a live tree. Medicare beneficiaries may seek Red Cross help for medication refills in emergencies.
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Wilson County Criminal Justice Center
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