Wilson County 2000 Press Year in Review
The Wilson County News chronicles 2000 events from Y2K anxieties to a heated regional water plan debate in Stockdale. The year included grass roots opposition to a regional clinic project in La Vernia and the opening of a new State veterans home, set against national turmoil and political shifts.
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Soldier’s assault charge upgraded to murder in Dec shooting
Wilson County authorities upgraded the charge against Lee Yates, a 26 year old U S Army private first class stationed at Fort Sam Houston, from aggravated assault to murder after the Dec 21 shooting near U S 181 and C R 350 left Jamie Stephenson dead. Stephenson, 27, was shot through a pickup windshield after driving to Yates’ home. Yates remains in custody with bond raised to 750000 as the case sits with county sheriff and district attorney officials.
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Jamie Stephenson
Lee Yates
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Johnie Deagen
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Vandal Damages Local Mail Box In Floresville Fire
A smoke bomb destroyed hundreds of pieces of local mail at a downtown Floresville post office box on Wednesday December 27. The U S Postal Inspection Service offers a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Inspection Service
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