County approves 6.8 million budget with tax change
Wilson County commissioners approved a 6.8 million dollar fiscal plan for 1998 9 with modest salary and road maintenance increases. The budget depends on a 6 1 percent property tax rise and includes a 4 14 cent extension for bond debt. The panel also joined a Texas counties coalition against new federal storm water standards.
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Wilson County
La Vernia man kills wife and her mother then dies by own hand
In an apparent ambush in the Deer Ridge subdivision, James Meyer Jr. shot and killed his estranged wife Tina and her mother Peggy Howell before shooting himself. Deputies found Meyer in the master bedroom with a .357 Magnum and five live rounds. The scene occurred around 1:45 to 2 p.m. as authorities secured the area and transported the bodies for autopsy.
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James Meyer Jr
Meyer
Wilson County
Gary Laughlin
Deer Ridge
LaVernia
Tina
James
Laughlin
Peggy Howell
Joe Tackitt Jr
James Meyer
San Antonio
Hospital board approves budget sets project meetings
Wilson Memorial board approves 1998-9 budget with an effective tax rate of 17.05 cents per $100 to hold levy at 1997-8 levels. Net property tax income totals $1,082,913. projected patient revenue $11,120,619 for the year starting Oct. 1.
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Wilson Memorial
Bob Duffield
Duffield
Carl Zenner
Carl Ashley
Ella May Calloway
Adelia See
Stockdale selects park site for new fire station
Stockdale city council chose a vacant park area for a new fire station funded by a $250000 gift from Jim Henry Bain. The vote followed a review of four sites and the council will decide the station budget next. Utilities deposits rise from $40 to $50 for homeowners and $75 for renters starting Oct 1.
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Stockdale
Jim Henry Bain
City Hall
Carl Lambeck
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