Prodigal Son Parable Reflections and Personal Notes
A Wilson County column reflects on the Prodigal Son story Luke 15 11 32 praising patience and reconciliation. It moves through personal anecdotes about healing, responsibility, and conscience before urging readers to consider moral choices. The piece closes with Bain a banker in Stockdale Texas inviting correspondence.
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Jesus
William Martin
Bill
Little Bill
Big Bill
Uncle Bill
Bain
Security State Bank
P.O
Stockdale
Texas
Honor early Floresville settlers at Canary Islander Cemetery
Donald Hoelscher urges Floresville city to maintain the Canary Islander Cemetery behind Gorrell's Parts Store to honor Floresville's early settlers. Weeds trash and sand on tombstones show neglect.
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Gorrell
Floresville
Donald Hoelscher
Editorial Guidelines for Letters and Guest Editorials
The guide states letters must be 350 words or less and guest editorials under 700 words. Each must include the writer’s signature, address, and phone number for verification. The newspaper reserves the right to edit for length taste and legal reasons. Letters express the writer’s opinions and do not reflect the publication.
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Wilson County News
Farm Bureau Warns of Higher Machinery Costs If Climate Pact Passes
American Farm Bureau economists say signing the U N climate treaty could raise machinery costs by 25 to 50 cents per gallon and cut profits for corn and pork producers by up to 51 and 85 percent respectively. The treaty seeks 1990 emission levels and may raise fuel taxes to meet targets.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
U.S
U. N
Farm Bureau
Supreme Court rules public employees can be punished for lying
The Supreme Court ruled that public employees may be punished for lying even if they deny an accusation that later proves true. Chief Justice Rehnquist said there is no right to make false statements and cited the cherry tree anecdote.
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Supreme Court
Cheif
William Rehnquist
Political Shenanigans Raise Control Concerns
Report highlights calls for more study to enable greater government control over Americans. Separate items note a security guard shot during student registration at a Texas college, a presidential visit promoting education in the Valley, a teacher assaulted in San Antonio, and a student raped at a San Antonio school.
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South Texas
Valley
San Antonio
San Antonio Express-News
Spurs' inside look reshapes young ballgirls careers
Eiserer and Anderson, two girls on the Spurs crew, describe the real NBA from inside the organization. They pursue sports management or broadcasting, hoping to play college basketball first and gain a fan view beyond the game.
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NBA
Eiserer
Sean Elliott
Anderson
Ejiserer
Step Into The Light You Never Looked Better
A woman writes in confidence about lifelong excessive facial and body hair that torments her dating, work, and self image. She recalls cruel remarks, fears her children will notice, and seeks an expensive laser solution she cannot afford despite living near a spa. She asks for help without public acknowledgment. Anonymous, Any City USA.
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Martin
Bill
Mr. Ross
Groucho Marx
Spa Thira
San Diego
Thira
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