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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2008
Page
6
The piece urges adults to adopt a child like view of Christmas, valuing laughter and time with family over gifts. It cites a Next Chapter Press poll showing experiences with loved ones matter more than wish list items and promotes reading aloud together as a bonding tradition.
Readers submit comments on local topics alleging funding gaps in youth programs and discussing board conflicts. The letters reference Floresville groups, Stockdale growth, animal care, NAIS debates, and animal control, with a note about editorial standards and contact address.
Paul M. Weyrich argues the Iraq war is ending with U S withdrawal plans and a successful surge. He cites Iraqi parliament action, Petraeus leadership, and Gates praise as signs of progress and asks when war opponents will admit the strategy change reinvigorates the U S military.
City officials spar over creating athletic fields usable for tournaments and revenue, with 4A Corp. board approval required. Gomez pushes for council involvement and youth access while Pelech notes feasibility study and board oversight. Decision to table the discussion passes 2-1 with Gomez opposing.
Howie Rich, chairman of Americans for Limited Government, argues against a cult of personality around Barack Obama. He contrasts Obama with Reagan, criticizes government bailouts and interventionism, and calls for a return to Reaganesque fiscal restraint to restore prosperity.
Lauren Reinlie of Texans for Public Justice argues subsidies favor big productions and TV ads, noting Texas paid 5 percent of production costs and has approved 10 million in subsidies. She cites comparisons with Massachusetts and Michigan, urging investment in social programs instead of chasing film tax dollars.
The Wilson County Interagency Council forms the Wilson County Senior Coalition to identify senior needs and act. It cites transportation housing and a nutrition site as top needs and plans a petition to present at Senior Day at the Capitol in Austin on Feb 10. Contact Josie Herrera or ERONICA ARRIAGA for signatures.
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