Local columnist recalls teachings from his father
A Wilson County News columnist recollects lessons from his father Homer Lester Mahaffey born October 24 1892 in Hopkins County He portrays a household guided by love respect and example not by threats or violence noting he raised three sons and a daughter with emphasis on personal responsibility and integrity.
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Remembering a Father Who Shaped My Life
A reflective tribute recalls a father who guided through honesty and responsibility. He avoided alcohol but did not condemn drinkers, warned against tobacco while he smoked, and fostered strong family values. The narrator notes the father’s pride in his children and his enduring memory after his death on December 1, 1967.
La Vernia land swap stalled after failed paperwork
The council voted to fund preparation of La Vernia deed and to seek Rodriguez payment for his part. Richard Brown was named to finish Rodriguez’s term while Brian Patrick filled a vacancy as Zenner became mayor. The 1.2 acre swap with Rodriguez remains incomplete due to missing filings for the sewer plant expansion project along Cibolo Creek near River Road.
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CARE Program offers guaranteed rides for employees
VIA Metropolitan Transit and the Alamo Area Council of Governments launch the Certified Auto Ride in an Emergency CARE Program. For 15 dollars a year workers enroll as an employer benefit and receive four free ride vouchers beginning the year. In emergencies they call a CARE partner for a cab or rental car.
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