Funeral Rosary Reflections From a Non Catholic Guest
Frank Bain recounts attending Greg’s funeral at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the overwhelming support from Gregs family and community. He ponders faith questions about suffering and divine purpose while inviting readers to share their own answers and continue with God.
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Lin
Sarah
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Greg
Anthony
God
Kushner
St. Paul
George Burns
Frank Bain
Security State Bank
P.O. Box
Stockdale
Texas
A lesson in Christian faith and hope
Elaine Kolodziej presents a reflection on enduring faith and hope within Christian life, exploring how belief sustains individuals through trials and guides daily conduct.
Glenda Boone remembered in Floresville tribute and plans
A grief filled column honors Glenda Boone of Promised Land Dairy Floresville who died after a battle with cancer at 51. It recalls her vision building Promised Land Dairy including a restaurant gift shop ice cream parlor and planned $2 million RV park opening in 1999. Her faith family and community legacy are celebrated.
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Sean Patrick Higgins
San Antonio
Sean
Leo Buscaglia
Dr. Buscaglia
Glenda Boone
Glenda
Randy
Promised Land
Floresville
Promised Land Dairy
Texas
Water prayers urged for rain to ease Texas drought
Letter writer Robert Lira urges collective prayer to obtain rains for Edwards and Carrizo Wilcox aquifers and Texas rivers and lakes. He praises a local water saving article and suggests SAWS distribute tips to spread conservation. He cites faith as key to receiving water.
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Edwards and
Carrizo-Wilcox
Robert Lira
San Antonio
Editorial Guidelines for Letters and Guest Pieces
The Wilson County News states letters to the editor must be 350 words or less and guest editorials up to 700 words. Each submission requires the writer’s signature address and phone number for verification. The paper may edit for length and taste and for legal reasons. Opinions are those of the writer and not necessarily the newspaper.
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Wilson County News
Gramm urges repeal of marriage tax penalty in tax plan stance
U S Senator Phil Gramm argues to eliminate the marriage tax penalty and link the move to broader tax relief. He contrasts cigarette taxes hitting working families with a proposed $500 annual break for married couples, urging support for the measure now.
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The
Express-News
Phil Gramm
U.S
Buck stops at Floresville road fix needed, citizen writes
A Floresville resident on FM 536 urges Wilson County to widen the cow trails after a family crash and the recent death of Dr. Chavez's son. He recounts injuries to his daughter who survived with a wheelchair and calls for action rather than more studies.
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Atascosa County
Floresville
H-37
Bar Ditch
Floresville High School
Dr. Chavez
Wilson County
M.L
Flores
Honor the flag and defend the Constitution
A retired Air Force officer opposes a proposed constitutional amendment to criminalize flag desecration. He stresses fidelity to the Constitution, freedom of speech as essential, and honors the U.S. flag, urging continued protection of civil liberties.
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Air Force
United States
U. S
Ted A. Tatchio Floresville
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