Job numbers prompt debate on U S economic progress
The piece argues the 7.8 percent September unemployment rate and 114000 private sector jobs added are overstated signs of recovery. It notes underemployment, discouraged workers, and new entrants skew the picture, suggesting a stagnant economy and questioning the White House's optimism ahead of November elections.
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Enter Drawing for $50 Gift Certificate
A brief community notice invites readers to like the page on Facebook to boost engagement and enter a drawing for a $50 gift certificate, featured on page 8B.
Wilson County News contact and subscription details
The notice lists subscription rates for Texas and out of state, dates and codes, and staff contacts for Wilson County News. It provides pricing for one and two year plans, multiple zip codes, plus publication offices and staff emails.
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Paying officials more to hire better public servants
The piece argues for higher pay for Congress, the president, and federal judges to attract knowledgeable leaders with real world experience. It suggests one term limits, reduction of campaigns, and a shift from career politicians to better qualified appointees, using costs and historical examples to frame the debate. It cites Thomas Sowell and references broader policy history.
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Lydia Martinez Honored for 50 Years of Community Service
Pris Kincaid highlights Lydia Martinez a Floresville area retiree and longtime volunteer. Martinez taught 42 years in Floresville ISD Harlandale ISD and Sacred Heart School and has held every office in Wilson County Retired School Personnel. She serves ACTS choir lector library treasurer and volunteer at the Tejeda Veterans Home and Peanut Festival Court.
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Pris Kincaid
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Floresville FEDC funding critique sparks public debate
Stacie Miller argues at Floresville council that FEDC finances are sound and calls for open meetings for taxpayers. Alfred Gonzales, FEDC board member, counters with a detailed history of the development center and asserts no land sale funded projects, urging accuracy and transparency.
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Floresville Isd
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Eagle Ford
Floresville
Alfred
Fred” Q. Gonzales
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