05 Aug 1990
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1990
Page
1
The board of trustees will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room 205 Memorial Drive to discuss the proposed 35 million dollar budget for the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District.
FBI figures show Del Rio posted 1,703 serious crimes in 1989, down from 1,802 the year before, with no murders or rapes reported. Assaults rose 12 percent to 143, arson up to 13, while robberies, burglaries, thefts, and auto theft all declined. National violent crime rose 5 percent.
A NASA geologist reports that fault lines near San Felipe Springs could allow leakage from a proposed Dryden hazardous waste facility to reach Del Rio’s water supply. The study, using LandSat infrared data, challenges claims the site would be safe. Local officials and a San Antonio contractor express concerns about leak risk and monitoring efforts.
Two Del Rio campers Robert Rodriguez and Chris Caplan praise the Texas Lions Camp near Kerrville for offering free outdoor experiences to physically disabled Texas children. They highlight crafts, horseback riding, nature activities, and counselor encouragement, noting personal friendships and hopes to return as a counselor in training.
Budd and Becky Finch finished renovating the Diablo East Marina store and opened a six boat houseboat rental operation at Lake Amistad Marina. The grand opening offered free lake tours with nine guests aboard houseboat one. The Finches expect increased tourism as Texas visitors previously traveling elsewhere choose Del Rio for lake vacations.
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