EMS contributions praised after local emergency after death
A reader thanks EMS, the Fire Department, and the Sheriff's office for prompt aid during a dire emergency on January 3. Sylvia Dinsmore commends Glen Bullock of EMS and Deputy John Dees for their knowledge, efficiency, and care, urging continued community financial generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaNell Stuart
EMS
Fire Department
Sheriff's Office
Glen Bullock
John Dees
Sylvia Dinsmore
Christmas Gift Drive Buoys Wimberley Families
Wimberley residents thank all donors and volunteers who supported the Wimberley Santa Program. Acknowledgments note Randy and Mickey Brown for building use, Dwayne Thomason for funeral home space, Mary Pendleton for donations, Country Boys Grocery for packing, and Dot and Bob Caldwell for help. Gratitude extended to St Mary’s Church, Lion’s Club, Lioness Club, Beta Sigma Phi, VFW Auxiliary, Senior Citizens, WHS freshman class, Bowen School children, and Chapel in the Hills Church. May the new year be blessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy
Mickey Brown
Wimberley
Western Wear
Dwayne Thomason
Mary Pendleton
House Florist
Country Boys Grocery Store
Dot
Bob Caldwell
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Lion's Club
Lioness Club
Beta Sigma Phi
VFW
Senior Citizen's Club
WHS
Bowen
the Hills Church
Vehicle hits puppy on CR 255 shuns scene
Janice Marks, a concerned parent, urges care after a white puppy dies when struck by an unidentified driver on Thursday January 11 1996 on CR 255. The puppy belonged to two boys aged 14 and 9 who are distraught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CR 255
Weather notes indicate five straight days below freezing
The region has experienced five consecutive days with temperatures below freezing and officials warn of a warming trend expected later in the week. Residents are advised to prepare for fluctuating conditions as mild air returns.
Participatory democracy stance from a county observer
A citizen writer defends his belief in participatory democracy amid a county dispute over awarding a large contract to the incoming Democrat Party chairman. He accuses three court Democrats of back door politics, stresses citizen oversight, and notes personal involvement shaped by family illness and local governance concerns. The author frames involvement as a constitutional right and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etheredge
Barton
Democrat Party
Bob Barton
United States
Republic
Judge
Arkansas
Teresa J. Spears
Delfino Tristan Dies at 58 in Texas
A rosary was recited January 12 1996 in Thomason Funeral Chapel for Delfino Tristan age 58 who died January 11. Funeral Mass was held January 14 at St John s Catholic Church with burial at San Isidro Cemetery in Fentress. Survivors include wife Catalina Tristan of San Marcos and children Delfino Tristan Jr Carlos Fernando Tristan Janie Rothman Tommie Nowroozi Elvira Garcia Carlotta Tristan Cristin Tristan seven grandchildren and extended Tristan family in San Marcos San Antonio and Houston.
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Thomason
Delfino Tristan
St. John's Catholic
San Isidro
Fentress
Catalina Tristan
San Marcos
Delfino Tristan, Jr
Killeen
Carlos
Fernando Tristan
Janie Rothman
Wimberley
Tommie Nowroozi
Elvira Garcia
Carlotta Tristan
Cristin Tristan
San Antonio
Tomaso Tristan
Henry
Cornelia
Fred Tristan
Narciso
al Tristan
Houston
Men Shopping Thoughts Highlight Gendered Buying Roles
A humorous piece reflects on grocery store rituals and decision fatigue among men versus women. It notes men hunt for quick purchases and dislike choices, while women enjoy browsing, sometimes without buying, and jokes about the differences in shopping styles.
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Peary Perry
Earth
Here
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Janice Marks
Sun
Mary Saunders
Manaamee
Harrell
Stone Park
Suite
Texas
Compuserve
Wimberley View
P.O
Hays County
P. Steinheimer
North America
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