Drought strikes Wilson County farm economy anew
The 1998 drought threatens Wilson County farms with crop failures and debt. Farmers report 1997 income used to pay 1996 debt while 1998 losses loom. Texas A M projections show a $517 million direct agri income drop and a potential $1.2 billion hit to state activity. Local lenders and peanut driers face revenue declines as counties seek disaster declarations and aid programs.
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Leroy Gorzell
Gorzell
Texas A&m
Texas
Roland Smith
Department of Agricultural Economics
Stockdale
Kirk Goodman
Farm Service Agency
Wilson County
Goodman
City sued over MALDEF rights fees dispute
A lawsuit alleges the city must cover MALDEF attorneys fees in a case alerting reporters by fax. City officials had not seen the suit. pollok expressed disappointment as street-work efforts proceed and grants are explored. The council will pick an attorney at the July 20 meeting or in a special session.
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Pollok
City Hall
Poth
Albert H. Kauffman
Nina Perales
Javier N. Maldonado
Cynthia M. Cano
Correction on Barnett Parentage in Photo Outline
A correction notes last week's photo caption misidentified the parents of Kelly. Robert and Mary Joyce Barnett are Amanda Barnett of LaVernia’s parents, not Kelly’s.
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Robert
Mary Joyce Barnett
Kelly
Amanda Barnett
LaVernia
East Central ISD committee urges tax rate hike for state funding
The Special Committee on State Funding advised ECISD to raise its maintenance and operations tax rate starting 1999 2000 to counter reduced Texas state funding. The 21 member panel cited a complex funding formula and projected a $922 000 loss in 2000 01 with ongoing declines.
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East Central
John Passano
East Central Independent School District
Board of Trustees
Passano
Larry Biggers
Steve Bryant
Bobby Delgado
Gus Gonzalez
Gilbert Lafuente
Walter Pollok
Debbie Crow
Man Found in Mexico Tied to Missing Person Case
A missing man, John B. Almaguer, surfaced in Mexico where authorities arrested him on assault charges. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office had been investigating his disappearance after his pickup was found by the San Antonio River. Underwater searches by DPS and volunteer teams followed, and officials expect extradition after Mexican authorities contacted the FBI.
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Gorrell
Wilson County
San Antonio
John B. Almaguer
Mexico
F.M
Department of Public Safety
Almaguer
United States
U.S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Shaw
Bexar County
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pfluger
By Brian K. Murphy
Eagle Creek Ranch Blvd
Oak Hills Baptist Church
John Henson
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Clarkson & Volkman Attorneys
San Antonio, Texas
Books & Es
Foresville
Sun
Angel
Heritage
Floresville
C Street
Catholic Life Insurance
Grace Davis
Catholicalife Insurance
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