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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2008
Page
6
A columnist urges readers to practice common sense during the holidays. Firework bans in four South Texas counties amid drought spark debate in Wilson and Bexar counties. He warns against drinking and driving and hopes for safe Christmas and New Year celebrations for all.
Doug Patton reflects on The Nativity Story as a humble retelling of the gospel and a reminder that Christ remains alive. He contrasts media focus on royal deaths with the timeless message of Jesus as the way to heaven and the Holy Spirit dwelling within believers.
A San Diego family fleeing wartime California reaches Tacoma and Portland on Christmas Eve 1941. The boys find under a tiny tree white Lone Ranger holsters for siblings, while their father loses his gold wristwatch and the family faces hardship during war. Marine correspondent Thomas D. Segel recalls the moment in a reflective blog post.
Amanda Reimherr Buckert commends Larry A. Wiley for promptly addressing missing street signs in Wilson County. She notes difficulty locating her home before and credits the commissioner with timely action, stating signs were installed within a month and praising accessibility and responsiveness.
Barbara Bowie executive director of the Bowie Foundation apologizes for past pressure and seeks citizen support to establish a multi generational facility in Floresville. The plan includes adult day care assisted living and a youth and senior arts program at the old Wilson County hospital with Temptations performances hoped for New Year’s Day and sponsors needed within 10 days.
Brad Akin, CEO of Nixon State Bank, reports chairman Ashley Turberville severely injured in a Dec 13 2008 wreck in Stockdale. Turberville is conscious in Brooke Army Medical Center ICU and expected to make a complete recovery.
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