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Wilson County News

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1997

Page

4

Texas urges end to Section 5 preclearance burden

Texas official argues Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act imposes federal overreach on state election changes. He criticizes delays by the Justice Department and cites impacts on school district actions, voting procedures, and recent voter ID reforms. Eva S. Martinez notes voter ID, mail vote rules, and call numbers for election details.

Antonio Garza Jr State of Texas Washington U.S. Justice Department U.S. Congress Justice Department Eva S. Martinez Wilson County

How Black Cats Became Linked to Bad Luck

The belief that black cats bring bad luck began in the Middle Ages. Cats were tied to witchcraft and black magic, with tales of witches owning familiars and possibly turning into cats. Their nocturnal mystery and cunning fueled fear, making that era hostile to cats.

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