Wilson Memorial Hospital District weighs 4.6 percent tax hike
Hospital officials propose raising the tax rate to 0.16 per 100 assessed value to fund Connally Memorial Medical Center. Administrators cite rising charity care, higher uninsured rates in Texas, poverty growth in Wilson County, and costs from technology and HIT mandates as drivers of the budget gap.
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Stockdale to begin search for new city manager
Council holds workshop to define manager duties and residency within city limits. Lambeck retires after 31 years, with applications due Oct. 15 and salaries based on experience. City adopts 2008 tax rate of 0.3475 per 100, boosting revenue by 6 percent.
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East Central ISD Trustees Cut Taxes and Cancel Elections
East Central ISD trustees reduce the tax rate to 1.32 per 100 value from 1.37 aided by about 12 million in state Instructional Facilities Allotment funds. Trustees canceled the November trustee elections due to incumbents facing no opposition and one open seat. Incumbents Burke Gutierrez Garza unopposed. Hernandez fills term. Gerhardt to replace Lamascus. Health insurance shifts from Aetna to Humana.
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County to sponsor Sept. 27 household hazardous waste drive
Wilson County hosts a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday September 27 at the Wilson County Precinct 4 Maintenance Facility 104 Mesquite in Stockdale. Residents must show a drive license proving Wilson County residence. no businesses admitted. Materials accepted 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. first come first served.
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Tire and household chemical drop list from Wilson County EMA
The notice lists accepted items for a hazardous waste drop off including antifreeze, tires without rims, batteries, cleaners, used oil and filters, transmission and brake fluid, household poisons, paints and solvents, pool and lawn chemicals, and advises sealing containers and transporting in the trunk away from passengers. For more information contact Wilson County Emergency Management Agency at 830-393-8351. Not accepted include trailer and tractor tires, tires with rims, cell phones, computer parts, TVs, agricultural chemicals, dioxins, appliances, large containers, explosives, asbestos, mercury, construction debris, scrap metal.
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Voter registration deadline nears for Wilson County
The deadline to register for the November election is Monday Oct 6 by 5 PM. First time voters those new to Wilson County or those changing names or addresses must submit their application by Oct 6. Early voting runs Oct 20–31 at the Wilson County Courthouse Floresville.
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