Around Town Highlights From Del Rio Roundtable and Local Notices
Busy schedule at Cub and Scout Leaders Roundtable August 6 at 7 30 p m in First United Methodist Church with aquatic conclave and day camp on the agenda Murray Kaplan new Del Rio city planner to present Enterprise Zones and tax abatement districts at San Felipe Country Club luncheon for the Board of Realtors Business People’s Devotional set for 7 30 a m Wednesday at Del Rio National Bank Community Room Big Friendly Bass Club meets at Memo’s Restaurant tonight at 8 Quincy visitors Bill and Helen Durante with grandson Benjamin visiting Del Rio arrive Saturday for a short stay Amistad Reservoir releases cease at 6 a m Wednesday to allow Mexican engineers to inspect hydro electric plant site First Baptist Church worship service at 11 a m Wednesday in Retama Manor with Rev Joe Watts Terrier spayed female seeks home but not with children Ramette workshop slated Aug 10-14 and 17-21 from 9 a m to 1 p m at freshman gym contact Jessie Nolner for details
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Mags
del Rio
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Benjamin
Amistad
Amistad Dam
International Boundary and Water Commission
Del Rio hosts Western artist Donald M. Yena exhibit
Oil and watercolor paintings by Donald M. Yena go on display at Del Rio National Bank starting Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and continuing Thursday and Friday during banking hours. The Texas-raised artist, noted for authentic Old West scenes, has works in private galleries nationwide and is praised for transparent oils and meticulous detail.
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del Rio National Bank
Yena
Texas
Castroville
San Antonio
Vocational and Technical High School
Famous Artists School
United States Navy
Jeuve
Louise Marie Cowen
United States
Remington
Russell
de Rio National Bank
Debby Almond
Poag theatre panel weighs final renovation plan proposal
The Paul Poag Theatre for the Performing Arts Committee heard Austin firm Wukasch & Associates present a last proposal to renovate the Rita Theatre into a center for performing arts. City officials focus on use, timing, and feasibility with plans to report to the Del Rio City Council next Tuesday.
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News-Herald
Austin
Wukasch & Associates
Rila Theatre
Paul Poag
del Rio
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al Aragut
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House Democrats critique redistricting push in Texas
Rep. Bob Bush of Sherman accuses House leadership of ramrodding a redistricting plan. He objected when Von Dohlen introduced his version, calling for a vote. Democrats may reconvene in a special session to push a more Democratic favored map.
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Sherman
House
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von Dohlen
Del Rio Man Arrested on Indecency Charge
A 21 year old Del Rio man Simon Rodriguez of 217 Noriega St was arrested after a Monday evening incident in which he allegedly exposed himself to an 11 year old girl near her beverage stand. Police traced the car from the girl’s description to the Noriega Street residence and arrested him. He was awaiting arraignment this afternoon in the city jail.
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Noriega St
Charles Bruce
Rodriguez
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Noriega Street
Roel Luna
News-Herald
Graduation Wednesday for 46 student pilots at Laughlin AFB
The 46 members of Undergraduate Pilot Training class 83-07 will receive silver wings at Laughlin Air Force Base Wednesday with ceremonies in the base theater and a luncheon at the Officers Club. Notable graduates include Capt. Richard L. Wilson, RC-135 navigator and evaluator, now copilot on RC-135. Second Lts. Knowlton, Stephens, and Youngs, San Antonio High School graduates, share the academy ties and Laughlin assignments. Del Rio’s 2nd Lt. Paul G. Smith also attends. The class 81-07 includes more female members than any prior Laughlin class, featuring 2nd Lt. Kelly L. Vadnais, Michigan’s first woman Air Force graduate.
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United States Air Force
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Donny K. Stephens
James P. Youngs
San Antonio
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del Rio
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Air Force
Kelly L. Vadnais
State of
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Death Notices for Hazel Edith Richardson 72
Mrs Hazel Edith Richardson 72 died Monday afternoon in a local hospital She resided at 202 Crestline Graveside rites Wednesday at 10 am at Oak Lawn Memorial Park with Rev Joe Watts officiating Burial under Humphreys-Doran Funeral Home She was born Sept 1 1908 in Florida Survivors include two daughters Pearl Hinkle of Del Rio and Nell Ainsworth of Lufkin a son Jimmy Richardson of Lufkin a sister Katy Leroy of Florida six grandchildren and two great grandchildren
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Crestline
Oak Lawn Memorial Park
Joe Watts
First Baptist Church
Hum
phreys-Doran Funeral Home
Richardson
Florida
Pearl Hinkle
del Rio
Nell Ainsworth
Lufkin
Jimmy Richardson
Katy Leroy
Heatwave Rolls On Del Rio Weather Forecast July Stats
The National Weather Service forecasts continued heat with highs near 100 today and Wednesday in Del Rio and nights in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph gusting this afternoon. Monday’s high 99 and low 74. Yearly rainfall totals reach 17.08 inches with July rainfall at .45 inches below normal, and 7.71 inches above normal year to date.
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National Weather Service
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
Longview
Lubbock
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