Two men jailed in $63000 driveway scam on widow
George Lester Fogle and David Reede Bailey, both from Missouri, are in Wilson County Jail after a three month scheme that fleeced an elderly widow of 63000 dollars. They posed as seal coaters, then charged for toxic coatings and attorneys fees, and attempted to collect a bogus 70000 check. Bail set at 500000 each. Texas Rangers joined the probe.
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Floresville
George Lester Fogle
Hannibal
David Reede Bailey
Odessa
Wilson County
Joe D. Tackitt
Fogle and Bailey
Tackitt
J.W. Deagen
Texas Rangers
Rodriguez Solis to Dial Off in District 28 Runoff
After a crowded special election in District 28 Solis led Rodriguez by about 15 percent but won less than half of total votes. The runoff date will be set by Gov Bush to decide who represents the district in Congress succeeding Frank Tejeda. Voter turnout was low with 10 percent district wide and 8.7 percent in Wilson County.
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San Antonio
Juan Solis
Ciro Rodriguez
George W. Bush
District
Congress
Frank Tejeda
Wilson County
La Vernia Council Approves Water Line Extension and Development Support
La Vernia City Council approved extending a water line to La Vernia ISD for future growth. They agreed to share half the water and sewer costs up to 1000 ft for Silverado Hills with a $30,000 city estimate and denied one third funding for Koepp's project due to budget limits. Allan Lovelace named city fire marshal. building inspector appointment tabled. Rodney Brietzke seeks staff help. grant pursuit for updating city ordinances pursued by Mayor Malloy.
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LA Vernia
Jay Martin
Koepp
Allan Lovelace
Rodney Brietzke
David Nicholson
Charles Malloy
Candidates invited for Wilson County elections guide
All candidates for city hospital and school board races in Wilson County are invited to participate in a guide. Details on participation will be published next week.
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Wilson County News
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