Texas Governors Campaigns Open with Richards Rally and Bush Bid
Governor Ann Richards kicks off re election bid with a $2 million birthday fund raiser featuring Willie Nelson. George W Bush declares candidacy aiming to unseat Richards and promotes job development. State utilities tax ruling blocks pass through. Nabers urges oil exploration. Texas Wine Month proclaimed with 1.5 million gallons produced and 107 million economy impact.
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Wimberley Shrine Club thanks community for bar-b-que success
The Wimberley Shrine Club expresses gratitude to readers for supporting their annual barbecue benefiting Shriners Hospitals and Burn Centers. Special thanks go to the Wimberley Lions Club for venue and assistance, with gratitude extended to Country Boys Grocery Ace Hardware The Paper Clip Pedernales Electric and others who contributed.
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Shriners
Wimberley Lions Club
Country Boys Grocery
Ace Hardware
Pedernales Electric
When the Wimberley Post Office Becomes Home
A former Wimberley postmaster recalls 1972 to 1978, detailing grueling hours, lack of overtime pay, and the heavy workload of a small town post office. She contrasts expectations with reality, notes rapid local growth, and reflects on the enduring challenges of postal service management.
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Dorothy
Grandfather Pleasant Wimberley
Blanco County
Arlene Young
Appreciation expressed for support after death of A B Cauthen
Dear Editor. No words can express the appreciation we feel for the cards, food, love, prayers, and comfort we received during A B's illness and upon his death. Thank you to each of you. A very special appreciation to Rev J B Young and to Hospice of San Marcos. A B Cauthen Family
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J.B. Young
Hospice of
San Marcos
Dear Editor on overemphasis on sports at Wimberley High
A reader criticizes the school system for prioritizing athletics over academics after a photo of 29 students and 7 coaches in the Sept 8 issue. The letter questions the number of coaches, requests clarity on real full time teachers, and notes plans to add 3400 square feet of athletic facilities.
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