Editorial Hotline Warns Public on Felons and Welfare Law
Texas Attorney General Dan Morales declares a new provision in the state welfare overhaul unconstitutional so marriage license offices in Travis County may still require applicants to sign sworn statements about child support. County clerk Dana DeBeauvier vows to continue enforcement until a judge rules otherwise. A hotline upgrade was announced to strengthen victim warning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morales
Texas
Travis
Dana DeBeauvier
Hot Line Upgrade
Floresville and Wilson County debate a sales tax
City of Floresville and Wilson County consider a new sales tax as a way to raise funds. Dialogue centers on fiscal needs, potential revenue, and local impact on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County News
Floresville
Wilson County News P.O
Wilson
Economic development as survival for rural communities
The piece argues that economic development is essential for rural areas to survive and stay healthy. It frames growth as necessary for businesses and communities, noting that while taxes are unpopular, some sales taxes are practical and fair because they affect those who buy goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
San Antonio
Floresville sales tax debate asks for growth funding
The author argues growth requires spending and taxes, noting food and medicine are exempt and Floresville trails Pleasanton in tax revenue. They urge residents and visitors, including tourists, to share the cost for development, warning against stagnation and highlighting local youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Local city and school board candidates in voter guide
Editor notes that candidates for city offices and the school board submitted statements, with some photos and 350 word limits, to inform voters. The piece urges turnout for the May 4 election and asks readers for feedback on continuing the format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVernia
Eric
Kyle
April
Diana
Little League
Pd. Pol. Adv
Elmendorf mayor seeks reelection amid growth plans
Mary Jane Nunez running for reelection in Elmendorf after one rough year. She highlights 25 years in the town, community service through church groups, and efforts with SAWS to lower sulfate in the water. Nunez proposes annexations, a new emergency services committee, and a community center with council chambers and classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmendorf
St. Anthony's
San Antonio Water Systems
SAWS
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wasen News
P.O
Elaine Kolodziej
Judy Hons
Lucy Garza
Cathy Green
Joanna Garza
Rachelle Gomez
Kristen Kolodziej
Gary Gils
Theresa Turner
Lisa Gonzales
Edna Bednarz
Keith Kolodziej
Teresa Benns
Liza Elizalde
John Gafford
WCN
Texas Press Assoc
Floresville, LaVernia & Stockdale Chambers of Commerce
Editorial
Austin
Dan Morales
Lyndall Wiliams
Sterling Texas Press Association
Wilson County
Winkler
Elaine Kolodzie
Pleasanton
China Grove
Mary Jane Nunez
Ranch View Estates
Blue Lake Ltd
Dicky Clay
Laredo Santera, Ltd
Joe Hooge
City OF
Poth
KKK
ASS TV Annes Oe
Pol. Pol. Adv
Gene Maeckel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!