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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2000
Page
12
A critical column argues that the 2000 race resembles a beauty contest and a TV spectacle. It condemns televised campaigning, instant gratification, and poll driven boosts while urging voters to recall serious issues and constitutional rights.
The author frames political conventions as festive spectacles full of drama humor fashion and camaraderie. She argues the events are entertaining big gatherings with parties within parties and predicts they will grow larger and longer in the future despite criticisms about empty promises.
A Heritage Foundation study highlights principals and teachers in low income schools who raise national exam scores. It argues success comes from dedicated educators, freedom to spend money, and strong parental involvement, not bigger budgets.
The writer plans a family reunion tracing roots back to the early 1800s with stories of forebears such as a San Antonio settlement founder and an Alamo defender. Attendees will share oral histories, memories, and videos using journals and software to capture lore for relatives. Rain works as a banker and invites correspondence via Wilson County News in Floresville, Texas.
Carmelita Crisp of Seguin writes about her granddaughter at La Vernia Elementary needing a quick pickup from the nurse due to fever. She describes the scramble for parking and asks for a 15 minute emergency space for ill children.
The Wilson County News invites letters on topics of interest with short letters favored for publication. Letters must not exceed 350 words and may be edited. They may not reflect editorial policy and must include the writer signature address and daytime phone for verification.
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