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Wilson County News

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 2001

Page

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Stockdale Flood Evacuations After Major Rainfall

Flash floods swept through Stockdale Texas forcing about 100 residents from their homes and damaging downtown businesses. No injuries were reported though damages reached an estimated 2 million dollars as the flood crested along normally dry creeks. Town officials call it the worst flood in memory.

Stockdale Tony Malik Lucy Benavides Benavides Edwin Baker John Milton Dudley South Branch Main Street WCN Brian K. Murphy

Tropical rains flood parts of South Texas counties

Heavy rains swept through South Texas with isolated totals up to 20 inches over several days. Wilson Karnes and Bexar counties saw severe flooding, stockdale reports decribed as worst flood on record with roads and farm to market routes closed. No weather related deaths or injuries were reported though a tractor trailer blocked US 181.

South Texas Wilson Karnes Bexar Weather Service Larry Eblen National Weather Service New Braunfels Gulf of Mexico Wilson County Stockdale Sheriff’s Department Falls City U.S. 181 Department of Public Safety DPS Floresville Gary Pelech Erwin Wahl la Vernia Andrew Korus Falls City City Hall Adrian Foegelle Panna Maria

Safety in Schools Spurs National Study and Local Debate

The piece reviews a Clinton era push for school crime data, noting declines in some areas but persistent violence and theft. It highlights the Secret Service and Education study on targeted school violence, typical attacker profiles, and the emphasis on prevention over crisis response. Local advocates like Dr. Saul Wilen promote the School Safety Report Card to engage communities.

National Education Association Florida Ennis Texas Wilson County National Center For Education Statistics Pts Clinton United States U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center Department of Education Secret Service Eric Harris Dylan Klebold Columbine High School Littleton Colo Luczko Saul Wilen International Horizons Unlimited San Antonio

Community News Roundup for Goliad Karnes Floresville

Karnes City opens Market Day on September 8 with Ben Lussy highlighted. Joanne Davenport receives award in Floresville. A car-club rally is planned nearby, while a local firefighter attends ongoing training.

Karnes City Ben Lussy Joanne Davenport Floresville

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