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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2008
Page
4
The Wilson County News lists subscription pricing for Texas and out of state readers. Rates include 29 per year for local ZIPs and 37 per year for other Texas areas with 54 for two years and 42 per year out of state plus 75 for two years. Student rates are available.
The Floresville City Council amended the budget at a Dec 16 meeting to grant 45 employees a one time longevity bonus of 100 per year up to 10 years, totaling 28 200 in expenditures. Public Works Director Vicente Griego would receive 1000.
Wilson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution asking the state legislature to grant counties more enforcement authority over noise pollution from private residences. The vote was unanimous with County Judge Marvin Quinney and members Albert Gomez Jr. Leonard Rotter Jr. Bobby Lynn and Larry Wiley present. The item followed multiple complaints in areas like F.M. 775 and U.S. 181.
Advice column on handling holiday spending with children. Weighs whether to adjust a preplanned budget, suggests two roles, and urges thoughtful no as a teaching moment. Recommends cash payments and cautious shopping to avoid debt, with emphasis on responding to kids without spoiling them.
John Flores recounts the life of Freddy Gonzalez, Medal of Honor recipient killed in Hue City during the Tet Offensive, and his mother Dolia Gonzalez of Edinburg Texas. The story covers his Navy ship USS Gonzalez, a 1996 commissioning, relief efforts for the family, and later recognition by Texas officials and Gov. Bill Richardson.
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