Floresville's alternative school earns support from readers
A Floresville reader defends the Floresville Alternative Education Center arguing it saves money via interlocal agreements with Pleasanton East Central and others. The program helps students with disciplinary issues and offers concentrated learning, a pathway back to mainstream schooling, and STARS youth outreach.
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Who here wants to be president in this day and time
Dr. Dorothy Rich urges renewed focus on civics in schools to foster interest in national leadership. She cites student polls showing varied desires from president to veterinarians and celebrities and calls for current events clubs and family conversations to empower children as future citizens and professionals.
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Freedom to think different shapes American liberty
The essay extols free thought as the core American freedom beyond the Constitution and Bill of Rights. It argues diverse views and immigrant motivations, warns against censorship, cites peril from authoritarian propaganda, and envisions renewable energy as a future benefit of creative thinking. It notes tensions around abortion and gay marriage and references historical genocides to warn against conformity.
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Voters blamed for energy crisis in letter to editor
A reader endorses Thomas Segel's view that voters share blame for high gas prices and the energy crisis. The letter criticizes repeated electing of the same officials, party loyalty over individuals, and politicians’ fear of taking firm stands.
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Tax fears fuel Wilson County tax talk and threats
A Wilson County reader urges voters to reject local officials and boycott businesses tied to board members over rising property taxes. The letter warns of recalls and class actions while criticizing toll road funding and party leaders, urging broad taxpayer action.
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James D. Chandler Stockdale
Time to clean house at Wilson County Appraisal District
Gina Busselman argues that the administrative leave of Carlton Pape, chief appraiser, signals a needed reform after taxpayers report double valuations since 2007. She urges district staff be held to account and supports a broader cleanout if misconduct is proven.
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San Antonio
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Drill Here Now Demand for Oil Drilling Reform
Chuck Norris calls for immediate American oil drilling with minimal government limits. He argues private enterprise must lead to increased production, cites bans on offshore drilling, and urges support for H.R. 2415 to lower oil and gas prices. Ed Nemecher signs the plea from Landers, California.
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Humble thanks from La Vernia family after fire
Darrell and April Bass express heartfelt gratitude to the La Vernia Texas community for rapid aid after their home burned. Within 48 hours a refurbished rental with furniture appliances and essentials was provided and donations from many neighbors helped them recover in hard times.
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