Remembering Miguel a life of hope and service
A column honors Miguel who died after a long struggle with addiction and cancer. A former ABC San Antonio resident, he credited Alcoholics Anonymous and sobriety with his transformation. The writer recalls their friendship, Miguel’s message of hope, and his final days sharing AA with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel
Mary Crennan
Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center
United Way
Gates of
Hell
Chicago
Texas
ABC
Southton Road
San Antonio
Alcoholics Anonymous
ARC
Jesus
Elmendorf Council approves reimbursements and rules
Council majority approves a $500 reimbursement despite objections by Pefra Ortiz who calls for spending limits. An ordinance limits citizen comments to three minutes and empowers the presiding officer to eject disruptors. Fred Timmons to prepare quarterly financials at $750 each. Williamson notes support for a municipal Christmas party amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pefra-Ortiz
Fred Timmons
Williamson
Walters
Holiday closings across county and city offices and services
County and city offices close for Christmas and New Year holidays. Post offices set noon or half-day hours on certain dates. Floresville Electric Light Power System and Wilson County News observe holiday closures. Sutherland Springs and Path post offices adjust hours on Christmas Eve and New Year Eve. Deadlines announced for the Dec 26 and Jan 2 issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale
Floresville Electric Light & Power System
Wilson County News
Floresville
la Vernia
Sutherland Springs
Path
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Elmendorf
Wilson Countynews.com
Rich DeMarco
Armers Gin Co
Sun
W. Westmeye
Paul Harvey News & Comment
HMO
United American'igurance Company
A.M. Best
USA
United
Tate
Medicare
Social Security
Pete Kotara
Mobile
Pat Moczygemba
Lloyd B. Sells
Adkins
China Grove
Paul E. Mattke
Office of Justice of the Peace
Precinct
Wilson County
Justice of the Peace
Precinct 3
Sandra Mattke
Hillcrest
Tin
South Texas
Frank Soto
Misty Cranek
Art Dominguez
Audrey Fannin
Mick Kuenstler
Hector Hanes
Edward Benavidez
Raquel de Vera
Mary Lou Hasette
Ada Jackson
Melissa Navarro
Christy Sanchez
Brenda Camacho
Brenda Guerrero
Carol Kattan
Dora Garza
Jeanette Salvador
Hydel Matters
Joseph Gomez
Leonna Hilburn
Michael Sanchez
Dawn Dylla
Jon Esmonde
Joyce Manger
Karen Reyes
Jhan Silvestre
Wal-Mart
Oaklawn
Pleasanton
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