Water, water everywhere floods Wilson County residents evacuated
Nineteen rural residents were evacuated by boat crews in northwestern Wilson County as floods spread. County Judge Marvin Quinney said no lives were lost and power was restored by Sunday night. Officials estimated 80 to 100 homes damaged and road closures lingered as crews assessed damage and anticipated reopening by Tuesday. Local officials noted widespread utility outages and advised contacting FEMA at 1 800 621 FEMA for assistance.
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Floods Follow Storms Across Wilson County and South Texas
Wilson County and nearby areas endured record rainfall with San Antonio seeing its wettest July on record. Flooding from the San Antonio River and Cibolo Creek damaged buildings in Graytown and Casiada Verde, isolated Falls City, and impacted New Braunfels and Seguin along the Guadalupe River. Eight deaths reported statewide with damages rising to agricultural losses near La.
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Jaramillo sentenced to 60 years in Wilson County case
Ruben Jaramillo, 43, was sentenced to 60 years in the penitentiary after a Floresville jury found him guilty of drug trafficking. The trial began July 2 in Judge Stella Saxon’s courtroom with defense attorney Scott Donaho. Prosecutors say the conviction followed a high speed chase on U S 181 during which baggies were discarded from the Caprice Classic.
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Jury verdict flags drug trafficking in Wilson County case
Jaramillo was arrested on possession of a controlled substance between four and two hundred grams after investigators found more than 18.5 grams of cocaine. The cocaine, uncut and diluted, could have fetched about 3600 dollars on the street. May said the verdict sends a message against drug peddling.
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