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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2001
Page
1
Memorial Day is a national holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It honors veterans who sacrificed for the nation, tracing roots to Civil War observances in Waterloo New York in 1866, later named Decoration Day and formalized by law in 1971.
Floresville Independent School District voters approve an $18.6 million bond for major school expansion and improvements with 385 to 289 on unofficial returns. Turnout reaches 674. bond sales likely July to January, with tax impact between 9 and 21 cents per $100 valuation.
In Elmendorf two candidates, Richard Rodriguez and Lester Walters, tied at 115 after a May 9 recount. A June runoff will be held with early voting June 18 to 22 at City Administration Building and election day June 26 at City Hall. Rodriquez to serve on council until runoff. Mayor Erminia Slaughter announced the tie and runoff plan.
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