End violence through the heart not laws, says march critique
The piece contrasts the Million Mom March in Washington with the March for Life, arguing the former pushes gun control while the latter seeks to end violence through heart change. It notes political funding, media hype, and differing aims from organizers and supporters.
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Clinton
Rosie O’donnell
Susan Sarandon
Melissa Etheridge
Charlie Gonzales
Washington
March For Life
Supreme Court
Bill Foster letter sparks debate on parenting and school roles
Frank Bain Jr notes a parent named Bill Foster who warned teachers he would fight for his son. Readers debate parental responsibility versus teacher authority, asking when a child should face problems alone and how to avoid legal clashes. The column cites studies comparing time spent with children and promises more on defusing confrontations without lawyers.
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Bill Foster
Bill
Bain
Wilson County News
P.O
Floresville
Sacred Heart Casino Night raises funds and thanks supporters
The Sacred Heart School Casino Night on April 8 raised 3398.42 dollars. Volunteers and sponsors earned praise for prizes like a Trip to Vegas. many local businesses and families contributed to a successful event and future plans.
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Sacred Heart
Vegas
Mike Lozano Ford
Artcom§ Associates
Holt Company of Texas
B.A
Eva Martinez
Tim and
Chana Finch
Hamner
Longhorn Volunteer Fire Dept Thanks Helpers After April Fundraiser
The Longhorn Volunteer Fire Dept Inc thanks friends and neighbors for a successful April 29 fundraiser. Special praise goes to John Yow the auctioneer and to merchants in Stockdale La Vernia Sutherland Springs Floresville Seguin for generous donations.
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Longhorn Volunteer Fire Department, Inc
John Yow
Stockdale
la Vernia
Sutherland Springs
Floresville
Seguin
Evelyn Sanford
Longhorn Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc
Thank you to La Sombra band for fundraising show
The Wilson County Children's Services Board thanks La Sombra for a Dec 18 1999 benefit at The Patio Floresville. Special thanks to Robert Sanchez and band members, Patio owner Joe Tejada, Reserve Constable Robert M. Pickles Perez, and all who bought tickets or donated to support foster children.
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la Sombra
Wilson County Children’s Services Board
Floresville
Robert Sanchez
Wilson County
Confusion over commodity food distribution times in Poth
A reader complains that published times for the Commodity Food Program in Poth mismatched the actual handout schedule at local venues. The writer cites two different times, 7 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., and urges clarification to ensure elderly recipients receive food.
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Poth
Old Hermann Sons
Wilson County News Letters to the Editor Policy
Policy note outlining submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with author address and telephone, may be edited, and should not exceed 350 words. The editor reserves the right to publish or reject letters and notes they do not necessarily reflect the paper's policies.
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Wilson County News
Water concerns in Wilson County over Cibolo Reservoir
Gina Bussellmann urges Wilson County residents to oppose the Cibolo Reservoir fearing loss of water and land. She cites Roddy Stinson’s San Antonio Express News column and notes San Antonio’s reliance on tourism and satellite water policing. She calls for protests and asks locals to support Wilson County News for coverage.
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Wilson County
Roddy Stinson
San Antonio
Stockdale
Floresville
Path
Austin
Gina Busselmann
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Lucent Technologies
Splashtown
KC of
Elias Dugi
Herber
Veltmen and Associates
Hoelscher’s Furniture
South Texas
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White House
Falls City National Bank
Donna Seloss Sacred Heart School
Longhorn Fire Dept
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Robert M. ‘“Pickles” Perez
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