Landmark whistle tower removed in Floresville for repairs
Floresville Public Works workers dismantled the 40 foot whistle tower by the old City Hall on July 21 for refurbishing and relocation. Fire Marshal Larry Machost recalls the device warned volunteers of grass vehicle or structure fires by different whistle signals. The siren is sent to San Antonio for repairs and will be re installed at a new civil emergency site with noon blasts expected.
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Volunteers Rally to Rescue Nine Amid Wil son County Floods
Heavy rains in south Texas last month caused outages and road closures in Wilson County and the Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee parade was canceled. Firefighters from LaVerina New Berlin and McQueeney rescued nine residents on Sea Willow Drive as the Cibolo river rose. An elderly couple escaped after a New Berlin firefighter entered floodwaters to save them. Incident Commander Kurt Strey coordinated the response calling in LaVernia volunteers and deploying equipment including the 5 ton truck Kong.
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Cibolo
Kurt Strey
Kong
Rescue crews pull two to safety then save seven in flood
LaVernia firefighter Todd Blackman drives a bumper cage truck into a creek to rescue a couple. New Berlin and Marion teams coordinate a second day of back to back rescues as seven people are evacuated near Rio Cibolo Ranch after water reaches twenty feet. Kurt Strey praises prompt, well equipped response.
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Berlin
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Pre trial date set in false report case
Elaine West of Stockdale waived arraignment before County Judge Martha Schnabel on July 15. West’s pre trial is set for September on a charge of making a false report to a police officer.
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Highway vandals strike in Floresville car vandalism case
A 1989 Nissan Sentra in Floresville was vandalized on Saturday July 5. The vehicle near U S 181 and C R 320 had broken windows. The Sheriff's Department seeks information at 830-393-2535 with Crime Stoppers offering a $200 reward for tips leading to arrest and conviction. Callers may remain anonymous at 830-393 INFO 4636.
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