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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2008
Page
8
The piece argues thorough data driven planning saved lives during Hurricane Ike avoiding Galveston’s fate and notes 1900 Galveston tragedy. It compares fears of terror plots post 9 11 with hurricane prep and urges families to have flexible plans and use Ready.gov guidance for any emergency.
Butch King a wilderness lodge operator in Alaska portrays Palin as a straight shooting reformer who shook up Juneau. He credits her with cutting corruption, moving Alaska toward accountability, and energizing conservative voters ahead of the election.
An editorial praises Mario Morones for opposing hotel expenses for a Texas Municipal League conference in San Antonio. It questions paying $190 per night in a hotel and a $1,700 room cost plus meals and parking, arguing tax money should fund roads parks and water instead. The piece cites local mayors and stresses driving home is feasible and prudent.
Notice lists officials and amounts for present levels and proposed increases. Sheriff, County Clerk, Tax Assessor, Commissioners, Justices of Peace, Constables, County Attorney and state supplements shown with current levels and proposed totals. Public hearing to discuss budget adjustments and salary changes.
A letter to the editor by Howard C. Berger of Floresville compares Sarah Palin to Attila the Hun and questions her qualifications and record. He cites Palin's governance choices in Wasilla and Alaska, earmarks, and stance on hunting and global warming, while contrasting with local mayor Daniel Tejada.
A reader pleads for a traffic signal at Loop 1604 and FM 3432 New Sulphur Springs Road after a fatal La Vernia grad accident. The writer cites daily risk and fear for drivers including their own son, urging prompt action.
A Floresville High School graduate from the class of ’65 recounts an incident near Floresville where three buses heading north in the right lane allegedly had three young men on one bus give the finger as he passed in the fast lane. He criticizes the riders as not representing the community well.
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