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June 1915 -- The lights go on in Floresville
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It was a spark that changed everything! On June 19, 1915, electricity came to Floresville and changed the landscape of Wilson County forever. According to a brief history of the Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS), at https://www.felps.us/about-us/about-felps/, Floresville Mayor S.V. Houston pressed the button that lit up Floresville in the night. Three young ladies of the community — Nora Houston, Robbie Smith, and Clara Culpepper — were selected by secret ballot votes to assist at the ceremonial event at the new power plant in downtown Floresville. A large crowd attended the celebration and received a full explanation of...