Praise and dispute over WISD technology program
A reader letters section defends Wimberley Independent School District’s technology program amid criticisms. The writer argues district funds supported the program, not individual families, and praises teachers and administrators. The exchange cites budget allocations, staff changes, and community pride amid local debate.
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Sarah Davis
Injustice Debate Sparks Local Editor Letter
Dear Editor, after 13 years in this community I value volunteer involvement and our school district. Yet a recent defamation campaign targets Wimberley school administration and board. A PAC named Wimberley 2000 ran paid ads without required listing of contributions over 500 dollars. See Corrections, page 5.
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Dorothy Gill
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W.I.S.D
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Hadley
TNRCC
Houston
Wimberley
John
Rusty” Linney
Linney
Newsweek
Wimberley 2000
Henry Ford vision on reuse and waste lesson
Letters reflect on Henry Ford's forward thinking with reusable packaging and a call to reduce waste. The writer criticizes today’s throwaway culture highlighting plastic caps, bags, and shirt fasteners, urging smarter manufacturing and recycling inspired by Ford. The piece laments rising garbage and crime while urging action.
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Peary Perry
Henry Ford
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