By Catherine Richard
Mike Fernandez, Samuel Smith and Selica Vera were sworn in by the City Administrator and Secretary, Nichole Bermea, for another two-year term as aldermen during Natalia’s City Council meeting on Nov. 18.
Alderman Sam Smith was nominated to serve a one-year term as mayor pro-term by Selica Vera. Smith served in this role from 2023-2024 and willingly accepted the position.
The results from the Nov. 5 general election were accepted and approved by the board.
Ruberta Vera, Laura Kay Gallagher and Brenda Fernandez were reappointed for another two-year term on the Natalia Municipal District Board of Directors.
In anticipation of the first annual Christmas Night in Natalia event on Dec. 5, Lysette Clark updated the council on the arrangements being made.
“It’s bigger than what we thought it would be,” said Clark.
The event has been met with enthusiasm and support, as 54 parade entries have been made and more than 50 vendors have signed up. MOVE.FIT.LIVE., a fitness center based in San Antonio, volunteered to begin the parade with a group run at 6:30 p.m. The school bands from Natalia and Devine will be performing for the event and the Volunteer Fire Department will be attending.
“I want to publicly thank you for stepping forward as community members,” said…
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