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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2008
Page
6
Residents discuss a wave of 4.25 by 6.5 inch flyers scattered downtown last week. The anonymous notes attacked the Wilson County News and cited stories on a Lebanese Christian citizen and a book signing by Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, prompting calls for responsible reading and civil discourse.
A reader laments media bias in war reporting and calls for a neutral newspaper. The letter accuses outlets of partisan slant, fear mongering, and political cheerleading, praising alternative sources while criticizing policies and leadership.
A San Antonio reader criticizes youths who smash mailboxes and questions their motives. The letter notes the federal status of mailboxes and cites legal penalties for vandalism, including fines up to 250000 dollars and possible imprisonment.
A reader from Austin argues Floresville should fund its alternative school to help Pleasanton and East Central youths transition to productive adults. He stresses investing now saves prison costs and advocates community involvement.
Garland S Rose II of Sutherland Springs reports his 74 year old mother was fined 311 dollars for a free running dog. He urges rural residents to heed the Wilson County Animal Control Ordinance requiring dogs to be tied or penned, vaccinated, and tagged with the sheriff's office as the control officer.
Mike Clements of First Baptist Church Floresville argues the Bible's unity and completeness despite criticisms. He outlines five kinds of death in Genesis and cites scholars and archaeology to support spiritual death, noting Jesus and women as witnesses and urging prayers for critic Danny Uribe.
Joe Wiggins of La Vernia questions the former chief appraiser and staff over perceived policy missteps. He argues property taxes should decline with state directives, condemns rude conduct, and says appraisers cannot raise values at will as it would violate constitutional rights and betray public trust. He urges district staff to serve taxpayers.
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce refused a donation from the San Antonio Water System for the Cowboy Homecoming citing a community stand. Citizens offered personal funds to cover shortfalls while urging residents to attend the event and support the chamber in uniting Pleasanton and Atascosa County over water concerns.
Pleasanton editor laments sloppy practices in Wilson County budget critique, cites overvalued homes and a road project torn up and repaved three times in 2007. Letter salutes Lupe Ramirez and thanks Sally Jaksik for recovering a lost ring at Floresville Nursing Center.
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