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updated: Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:16 pm

Marion News

Local news for Marion, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday Jun 21 | Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Standoff ends as man surrenders to JP

An arrest warrant, tear gas and the SWAT team couldn't drive Bobby Joe Phelps from his house.

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX, Seguin, TX, Schertz, TX

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Wilson County News

La Vernia city may expand, add water well

WCN/N.KILBEY-SMITH * Reprints at wilsoncountynews.com New La Vernia Mayor Harold Schott presents an appreciation gift to former Mayor Brad Beck during the city council meeting June 12.

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Related Topix: Wilson County, TX, Leonard, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, Sutherland Springs, TX, Austin, TX

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Marion gets $250k grant for upgrades

Some water and sewage lines in Marion will get much-needed improvements thanks to a $250,000 grant.

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Green Valley to decide color of hydrants

Green Valley Special Utility District directors have set a special meeting for Monday afternoon to consider repainting its fire hydrants red in an agreement worked out last week with firefighters in its service ...

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Related Topix: Seguin, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, McQueeney, TX

Thu May 29, 2008

San Antonio Express-News

Two former Calloway Nursery stores get new owners

Two of the four Calloway's Nursery Inc. locations in San Antonio that closed this month are expected to reopen soon under the names of other area nurseries.

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Related Topix: Calloways Nursery, Retail, Household Products, Guadalupe County, TX, Seguin, TX, Mart, TX

Sat May 17, 2008

Del Rio News-Herald

Gilberto Zavala

Gilberto Zavala, age 19 of Cambria, died on Friday, May 9, 2008 at the UW Hospitals in Madison as a result of a motor vehicle accident. via Del Rio News-Herald

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Related Topix: Del Rio, TX

Thu May 15, 2008

MySanAntonio.com

Water supplier blasted over black hydrants

“They flat out refused to provide fire flows for the sprinkler system for a new school. It cost the school district $500,000 to tie into Cibolo's lines.”

The city of Schertz is issuing nine citations a day to a Marion-based water supply district, and Schertz, Cibolo and Guadalupe County are threatening to try to force the district to surrender its service area. via MySanAntonio.com

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX, Cibolo, TX, Schertz, TX, Comal County, TX

Tue May 13, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Ag takes center stage for students

“I like learning about how the different kinds of fur feels and how different skulls are formed”

Remington Rehfeld was surrounded by chicks - the little, yellow, chirping variety. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Seguin, TX, Family, Kids, Education Etc., Guadalupe County, TX, de Leon, TX

Sat May 10, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Marion voters tap MISD and council spots

“I think we'll make a really good team”

The Marion ISD board of trustees will install a new member this month. Newcomer Joe Peck was elected to the board during Saturday's election as the top vote-getter, followed closely by incumbents Peggy Seiler ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Thu May 08, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

County takes aim at local water district

“The district's failure to provide adequate fire protection water flow will have an adverse impact on all residential and commercial properties in the entire city, not just those in the district's city service area”

A local water district's practice of painting all of its fire hydrants black has prompted county commissioners to ask the utility to relinquish portions of its service area and make way for someone who could ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX, Schertz, TX

Tue May 06, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

People vying for Marion City Council seats

“We have developers looking at our area, but they are looking for water and we're working hard for a long-term commitment for water”

Three open at-large seats on the Marion City Council have drawn three incumbents and one challenger in an election that will be decided Saturday, May 10. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: New Berlin, TX

Wed Apr 23, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Talk focuses on school desegregation

“We never had new books, there were so many names in the back of the books by the time we go them that there was no place for our students to write their names.”

To Clarence Little, 1965 seems like a world away. Groceries were cheaper, paychecks were smaller and some people still saw the world in black and white. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Schertz, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, Seguin, TX

Mon Apr 21, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

City sets annual surplus auction for May

“A lot of people come and look to see if their bicycles are in possession of the police department. If they provide proof they can come and retrieve their bike”

It all began with the bicycles. Every year, the Seguin Police Department collects an inventory of bicycles, that have been either stolen, abandoned, lost or otherwise separated from their owners. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: La Vernia, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, Seguin, TX

Sat Apr 19, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Locals saddle up for Special Olympics

“He can't wait to come out here and ride Cowboy, he gets mad if he doesn't get Cowboy”

Red Rock isn't an especially complicated creature. She enjoys snacking on greenery and isn't especially bothered if handlers tie her to a mesquite tree while she awaits her turn in the riding ring. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Thu Apr 17, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

McReynolds: Intent of bill misconstrued

“If I were a homeowner, I'd be furious”

The state representative who sponsored the bill that calls for defective or low-flowing fire hydrants to be painted black said he had no idea some rural water suppliers would see it as a reason to paint all of ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Fire officials say plan puts lives in danger

“It was not overbuilt at members' expense to provide fire flows.”

Updated 5 minutes ago MARION - A Marion-based water district that serves 25,000 customers in Guadalupe, Comal and Bexar counties has interpreted a new law in a way that has it painting all of its hydrants black ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX

Sun Apr 13, 2008

The New Braunfels Herald

Marion using $250K grant for upgrades

“They're just old, and it's time to get them cleared out.”

The City of Marion has received a $250,000 grant to improve water and sewer facilities. via The New Braunfels Herald

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Fri Apr 11, 2008

Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

Agri-Fest blends entertainment and education

“Children need to know where everything comes from, we need to be able to tie it back to the earth.”

Updated 15 minutes ago SEGUIN - There's nothing quite like an alpaca. "They're not like a dog at all," explained Caitlin Hollinshead, a young Seguin resident who held a handful of hay to the exotic fleecy ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

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Related Topix: Guadalupe County, TX, Home Gardening, Home, Seguin, TX

Fri Apr 04, 2008

MySanAntonio.com

Nitro Jam dragster series kicks off Friday

“You can see the entire race, from the starting line to the finish line. You can see everything that goes on on the track.”

While the Road to the Final Four ends in San Antonio with college basketball's four best men's teams, the Road to the Nitro Jam championship begins in San Antonio. via MySanAntonio.com

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Related Topix: Pharr, TX, Anton, TX, Millican, TX, San Antonio Metro, Entertainment

Thu Mar 20, 2008

The New Braunfels Herald

Karl H. Saenger

Karl H. Saenger of New Braunfels, TX passed away at University Hospital in San Antonio on Friday, March 14, 2008. via The New Braunfels Herald

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Related Topix: Seguin, TX, San Antonio Metro, Pharr, TX, New Braunfels, TX

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