Floresville eyes sports complex and new trash contractor
Floresville City Council selects Allied Waste to provide trash service starting September after weighing bids that included sludge handling and hazardous waste drop off. The panel also pushes alternative funding for a recreation and sports complex led by the EDC, with mayor Tejada urging plan review before any election.
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Growth strain on Wilson County library amid space and material shortfall
Wilson County Public Library in Floresville faces accreditation risk after a Texas state review found it lacks enough items for the 42 917 residents served. With 717 more items needed by July 31 to avoid probation, staff push donations of electronic media to conserve space in the 5 000 square foot building. The library reports strong attendance with 8 150 year to date May gate count, 32 new patrons in May, and upcoming events including family game nights, a tractor trailer science exhibit on July 30, and a family movie night agosto 4 with ticket sales starting July. For donations call 830 393 7361 or visit wilsoncountylibrary.org.
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Floresville burglary cases involve six juvenile suspects
In Floresville two burglary cases are under investigation. Six males ages 15 to 16 are in custody at Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center charged with burglary of a habitation after a June 17 home invasion. Items stolen included a TV, Xbox, clothing, shoes, and an air compressor. In a separate case, Ramon Perez Jr., 48, of Von Ormy faces burglary charges from a June 19 incident on F M 2579. Items stolen included weapons, a chainsaw and a TV, with Perez accused of selling goods on June 18 outside a Poteet bar. Deputies have not recovered a plasma TV, a .22 rifle, or a Swarovski scope.
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Floresville athletic director charged with DWI
Floresville ISD athletic director John Allen Baker faces a driving while intoxicated charge from a June 17 arrest on U.S. 181. He posted a $2,000 bond and was placed on paid leave as the district considers his contract, with duties for athletics to be split between the principal and superintendent and an interim head coach named.
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