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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2015
Page
1
The Val Verde County Veterans Service Office requests volunteer drivers to transport veterans to medical appointments. The appeal highlights the need for assistance to ensure timely access to healthcare for local veterans. Page 2A coverage notes related context from political debate remarks by a national figure.
The Stradivarius violin once owned by renowned violinist Roman Totenberg was recovered after missing for 35 years. In 1980 he left the instrument in his office while greeting well wishers after a concert, and it has now been located and returned.
Back to school sales tax holiday draws shoppers to stay local, with area retailers offering extra discounts. Advocates say spending at independent and local stores boosts the Brazosport Angleton economy more than big box chains, while mega retailers also contribute. Wallet activism aims to fund schools, services, and communities.
Val Verde County Fire Chief Jerry Rust says volunteers will respond to emergencies outside Del Rio until the county commissioners meet on Aug 10. He cited a social media post claiming the department would resign and saying he is slated for the meeting agenda as chief.
Val Verde County Court members held a workshop to review the proposed 2015 2016 county budget filed by County Judge Efrain Valdez in July. Commissioner Lewis Owens questioned payments to the U S Marshals Service for prisoner housing and lease revenue from the fairgrounds, plus the HOT tax flow for the year. The budget anticipates HOT funds falling from 16800 to 15500 for the new year starting Oct 1 2015. Auditor Frank Lowe noted 11000 HOT funds had been collected so far with August and September receipts pending.
Uvalde artist and writer Michael Ortiz, a Southwest Texas Junior College math professor diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, will host an exhibit at Casa De La Cultura during the August First Friday Art Walk. Ortiz answered questions from the Del Rio News Herald, sharing his creative inspirations and his view that math can be art in its own way.
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