Census 2000 Race Redistricting Sparks Debate Across Parties
AGuest editorial argues minority voting power via safe districts leads to racial gerrymandering that ignores communities and benefits Republicans overall. The piece warns of lawsuits and urges the Justice Department to block plans drawn to favor race and reiterates one person one vote.
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Linda Chavez
Census Bureau
Crats
U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Department
John Ashcroft
Floresville Clarifies Animal Ordinance Enforcement
In a letter to the editor the writer states Floresville will enforce Ordinance 90.03 restricting livestock within 150 feet of residences and citations will be issued for roosters and chickens. The council will discuss enforcement at the March 8 meeting with no action taken then.
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Floresville
Wilson County News
Volunteer drive grows in Wilson County communities
A Wilson County community note urges residents to volunteer as the population expands and civic groups stretch to meet needs. It calls for proactive involvement, better outreach, and a local volunteer clearinghouse using free classifieds to connect newcomers and groups seeking help.
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Wilson County
Country Care Manor Praised for Compassionate Care in La Vernia
Charles Malloy family thanks Country Care Manor staff for eight years of loving care for Alta Caldwell. They note personalized medical attention, staff generosity, and daily acts of kindness, including visits from churches and local students, with heartfelt gratitude for Dr. Daryl Currier.
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Alta Caldwell
Country Care Manor
la Vernia
Daryl Currier
Care Manor
Mother
Charles Malloy
Student lauds VFW Voice of Democracy program
John Erik Wood of Floresville High School thanks family mentors and VFW Post 8555 leaders for support in the Voice of Democracy essay contest. He notes touring the Texas Capitol, meeting peers, and encourages others to join VFW sponsored programs.
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VFW
Sue
Texas Voice of Democracy
Austin
Department of Texas
VEW
Buddy C. Harlan
District 20
Robert Willis
Voice of Democracy
John Rodriguez
James E. Nier
VFW Department of Texas
Lanoux
Sauer
Capitol
John Erik Wood
Floresville High School
John
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