Costlier auto emissions tests eyed for region
In the San Antonio area motorists in Wilson, Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties may face emissions tests that could double or triple annual inspection costs. Owners of failing vehicles could pay repairs to meet air quality standards as officials push a regional plan awaiting EPA approval that could involve tens of millions in federal funds.
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Petition challenges Falls City trash policy pushback
Falls City officials face a petition with about 120 signatures opposing a mandatory trash collection plan. At the December 13 meeting the council postponed action and will revisit the challenge at the January 10 session. Mayor Vi Malone cited contract concerns with Waste Management Inc. and kept to the mandatory policy.
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Ice storm hits Wilson County with widespread outages
An icy winter storm arrived December 12, causing power outages for several hundred residents, with La Vernia the hardest hit as some households endured 24 hours or more without electricity. GVEC manager Marcus Pridgeon estimated about 8,000 people in Wilson and Guadalupe counties lost power at some point during the SEE Storm.
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