Kika De La Garza thanks South Texas constituents
In a year end message from U S Representative Kika De La Garza of the 15th District he expresses gratitude to residents from Atascosa to Zapata. He notes drive and support from citrus growers, cotton farmers, and local schools as he looks toward 1985, citing the bond with South Texas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
15Th Congressional District
Valley
15Th District
Atascosa
Zapata
Couse
Congress
Kika de ©Ether
la Garza
South
Texas
U. S
Wilson County 4 H Culinary Experts Shine at District Show
Eight Wilson County 4 H Food and Nutrition members competed at the District 14 Food Show in Kingsville on December 8 at Texas A I University. They earned six blue ribbons two red ribbons and one alternate rosette under Linda Sullivan county H E Agent leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Kingsville
Linda Sullivan
H.E
Texas A & I University
Linda B. .Sullivan
East Central Trustees Oppose Sewage Dump Irrigation Plan
East Central School District trustees held an emergency session to oppose irrigation of sewage effluent within district boundaries and the use of Calaveras and Braunig Lakes for dumping. They urged proper treatment and river dumping and approved sale of 4.8 million dollars in bonds for Phase I of building programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central School District
Jerry Beauchamp
Calaveras
Braunig
Rotan Mosse, Inc
Driving Course Offered by Retired Teachers
The Wilson County Retired Teachers sponsor a 55 Alive/Mature Driving Course on January 15 and 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Stockdale Community Building. Registration costs $7 with a 10 percent car insurance discount. A certificate valid for three years is awarded. Limit 30 participants. Call 996-3715 for details.
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Wilson County
Stockdale
News Publisher Peter Russo Dies
Peter J. Russo longtime Publisher of the Wilson County News died Saturday December 29 after a brief illness. Elaine Kolodziej and Bernice Brelsford will continue publication. Funeral services were at Sacred Heart Church Floresville. Born April 7 1920 in Manhattan New York he published the LaVernia News since 1969 and started the Wilson County News in 1973. He died in Wilson County Memorial Hospital at 2 40 pains. Surviving are stepdaughters Nina Sue Mayo Houston Stella Moore Los Angeles stepson John Moore Houston and many nieces nephews and friends.
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Peter J. Russo
Wilson County News
Elaine Kolodziej
Bernice Brelsford
Sacred Heart Church
Floresville
Sutherland Spring
Manhattan
N. Y
LaVernia News
Wilson County Memorial Hospital
Nina Sue Mayo
Houston
Stella Moore
Los Angeles
John Moore
Stockdale EMS Partial Shut Down In 1985
Stockdale Volunteer Ambulance Service will cut 24 hour coverage from January 1 1985. Ambulance service will run 6 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and nights only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Floresville EMS will respond to major accidents and other calls will go north to the y and south of specific roads. Transport will be to Wilson County Memorial. Residents may use private or Palmer Ambulance. An Emergency Care Attendant course begins January 8 at the Stockdale Community Building.
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Stockdale Volunteer
Wilson County Ems
Floresville
Floresville Ems
Wilson County Memorial
Palmer Ambulance Service
Seguin
Stockdale
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Shandra Priski
Mae Robe Ziei
Shane Land
Jeffrey Rutledge
Lenette Kolodziej
Dzink
Annette
East Central Trustees
Posal
East Central District
Beauchamp
Peter Russo
Stockdale Ems
EMS
Bentwood Floresville
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