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Exactly 100 years ago this May, Congress passed a bill that allowed millions of Black Americans to lift themselves out of poverty and to greatly increase their political power. But the legislation had nothing to do with civil rights or social safety net programs, at least not directly. Instead, the bill sharply reduced annual immigration levels. By reducing the torrent of foreign labor arriving on U.S. shores, the Immigration Act of 1924 gave still-racist employers little choice but to recrui...

Front page headlines from June 20, 1984 — “Looking To The Future” series featured 3-yr-old Billy and 4-yr-old Jason, both horse lovers and like the Knight Rider and Dukes of Hazzard cars — Apartment Complex For La Vernia — Hons Twins — Miss Pre Teen Finalist - Rebekah Ann Herndon — Poth Picnic June 24 Ads ... First National Bank; Creative Designs; Milton’s Barber Shop; The Stockman’s Boot & Hat Shop; Kimble Chiropractic Clinic, Inc.; Vicky’s Unisex Hair Styling; Seguin Mattress Factory Ad...

Wilson County News Customer Service Specialist Pam Smith (l-r) visits with Hermann Sons Life representative Robin Czarnek after a WCN Live interview May 29. Pam was Robin’s favorite teacher at East Central High School years ago! “After having taught for 30+ years, I’m always running into former students. Robin was one of the good ones,” says Pam. Watch the interview about Hermann Sons Life at wilsoncountynews.com/wcnliveArticle Link

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed two judges to the new Fourth Business Court Division in San Antonio, which was created last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas. The governor has appointed Marialyn Barnard and Stacy Sharp to be judges of the Fourth Business Court Division, effective Sept. 1, for terms set to expire on Sept. 1, 2026. The Fourth Business Court Division is composed of the counties of Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Bexar, C...

Members of the 2024 Floresville Peanut Festival Court of Rooted Legacies are welcomed to Austin by Gov. Greg Abbott May 13, as they visit the state capital on an annual goodwill tour. This year, the festival — held on the second full weekend in October —celebrates its 80th year!Article Link

The Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) has a new athletic director. Shawn Alvarez has been hired as the district’s new athletic director and head football coach. He comes to Stockdale from Kenedy High School, where he served in the same position. Alvarez and his family were introduced to the Stockdale ISD school board following a special meeting on June 14, in which he was approved to fill the vacant position. “We’re very excited to be here,” he said. Alvarez succeeds Andrew King, wh...