West Nile Virus Found In Val Verde County Horses
Three Val Verde County horses have tested positive for West Nile Virus with two cases in east Del Rio and one in south Del Rio. TDH confirms two cases. health officials warn the risk to people remains very low while officials plan to trap mosquitoes and test samples for the virus.
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Val Verde County
Val Verde
Herman Rathke
Rathke
East del Rio
South del Rio
Texas Department of Health
City of del Rio
Texas
TDH
New York
State
Manuel Martinez
Martinez
Historical commission eyes Old County Jail as home
Val Verde County Historical Commission urged commissioners to permit renovating the Old County Jail on Courthouse Square for use as a museum and archives. They propose ADA compliant first floor public space and second floor storage, with volunteers handling paint, window repairs, and energy efficiency upgrades. The group plans grants and a "Friends" fund to support restoration while the county awaits insurance funds.
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Courthouse Square
County Historical Commission
Val Verde County Historical Commission
County Commissioners Court
Losoya
Mill Streets
Willie Brandaway
Commissioners Court
Rob Poteat
47Th Flying Training Wing
Laughlin Air Force Base
Braudaway
Doug Braudaway
The
Brandaway
Jesus Ortiz
Texas Historical Commission
Friends of the Val Verde County Historical Commission
Mike L. Fernandez
Jps
Justices of the Peace
Fernandez
Historical Commission
Roy Musquiz
Musquiz
Perry expects redistricting bill approval this year
Gov. Rick Perry says he believes the Legislature will approve a congressional redistricting map despite a Senate boycott by 11 Democrats. He hints at a possible additional special session if needed, while Senate Democratic Leader Leticia Van de Putte defends the boycott and questions GOP effects on minority representation.
Fifth Circuit Upholds Sauceda Dismissal Against Del Rio
The Fifth Circuit affirms dismissal of Florencio Sauceda’s suit against Del Rio, Mayor Alcala and ex-councilman Pohler. It found Sauceda waived his right to a good cause hearing by rejecting the city’s offer and upheld the district court’s rejection of Open Meetings Act and severance claims.
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United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
del Rio
Florencio P. Sauceda
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Dora G. Alcala
Randy Pohler
Sauceda
District Court
Council
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S
Orlando L. Garcia
James Bayne Jr
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Ash Masonery of
San Antonio
Botello
Justin Breckenridge
Brian
Justin
the Elks Lodge
Kuwait
Iraq
U.S. Army
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