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U. M. ARMY STRONG - KARNES COUNTY EDITION

A U. M. Army volunteer sets a post in concrete as part of work on a deck and ramp at the St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Kenedy. See this week's newspaper for a special feature story on the group's recent efforts in Karnes County.

Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


News

(last updated on July 1, 2009)

County treasurer pleads ‘not guilty’

By Joe Baker

Karnes County Treasurer Vi Malone entered a plea of ‘not guilty’ with the district court after the district attorney’s office waived a formal arraignment hearing.

District Attorney Rene Pena was not present during district court proceedings at the Karnes County courthouse on June 25 with visiting district judge Olin Strauss presiding.

Malone was indicted...(continued.)

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U. M. ARMY STRONG - KARNES COUNTY EDITION

By Kevin Matula

Recently, high school aged students from south and central Texas joined in a weeklong effort to help Karnes County people in need by doing volunteer work and home renovations.

"It’s pretty much a mission organization, for senior high youth and....(continued.)

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Karnes City resident brings fence problem to city council meeting

By Kevin Matula

During their June 23 meeting, the City Council of Karnes City discussed allowing resident Estella Ramirez to continue building a fence on her property although there was an issue with a nearby city water line.

"It ended up that after we had surveyed (the property)...(continued.)

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Fireworks banned inside Falls City's city limits

The City Council of Falls City is reminding local residents that there is a ban on all fireworks within the city limits.

"I like fireworks as much as the next person but with our...(continued.)

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