Del Rio Schools Rated Highly by Texas Education Agency
Kelt Cooper, superintendent of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, says Del Rio schools live up to expectations as TEA ratings released Friday show eight schools rated recognized, three academically acceptable, none negative. Ruben Chavira Elementary earned exemplary status. Irene Cardwell Elementary is not rated.
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City ends lease with Community Council of Southwest Texas
Del Rio City Council votes six to none to not renew the lease for a city building at 309 Cantu St amid a $240,464.35 debt claim dating May 2008 to April 2009. City staff ordered to issue a 30 day move out notice while Medicaid nonemergency transport for Val Verde County patients remains unaffected.
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Cash for Clunkers overwhelmed dealers and stalled rebates
The U S government stimulus program drew far more traffic than expected as buyers rushed to qualify for up to 4500 in rebates. Dealers worried about reimbursement delays and funding exhaust while Washington rushed to add 2 billion in extra money and policymakers promised deals would be honored. The White House urged continued consumer participation as the program faced a funding crunch and implementation hurdles.
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Texas districts ranked unacceptable at record high 87
The Texas Education Agency reports 87 districts labeled academically unacceptable, a record, due in part to tougher dropout reporting. Growth measures boosted exemplary districts to 117, up from 43, by crediting projected student improvement. Critics say the projection method inflates success while masking struggles.
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