Laura Bush backs Cornyn Senate bid in Austin rally
First lady Laura Bush praised Texas Attorney General John Cornyn as a strong ally for President Bush and urged support for his Senate run. Cornyn pledged to work with the president to rebuild the military and energize the economy as Texans favor a senator who will stand with Bush.
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Arson Ties Two Local House Fires To Displacement
Two fires Tuesday left several families homeless in Val Verde County. At 101 Joe Rice Drive a four unit rental burned around 6 p.m., damaging four families. In Val Verde Park Estates an early morning tip led to a suspected arson at Dennis Drive and Dicker Drive, with Peggy Davis losing her home and firefighters remaining on scene into the afternoon. Fire crews reported multiple spots and a full-on blaze engulfing the Dennis Drive residence later that evening, with arson confirmed by VVCRVFD Chief Jerry Rust.
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Fox snubs Bush Texas ranch visit over Mexican death row case
Mexican President Vicente Fox canceled a planned Aug. trip to Texas and Bush’s ranch in protest of the execution of Mexican national Javier Suarez Medina. White House officials said relations remain strong and did not comment on Fox’s decision, while Texas officials noted Suarez’s birthplace was unclear.
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City district to work on new middle school road
City officials outline traffic plans for a new middle school off U S Highway 90 East behind Calderon Elementary. The school will attract over 1,500 students and staff daily, joining Calderon Elementary's 800, as a two lane road between the highway and Jap Lowe Drive will be widened to four lanes. The school district would design and bid the expansion while the city would share costs, with the district bearing the majority.
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Val Verde County unveils 2002 03 budget plan
Val Verde County proposes a balanced 2002 2003 budget with flat or shrinking revenues. Officials note expenses will rise only modestly while federal jail fees largely fund operations. The plan, filed Aug 7, was discussed at a public hearing and a special meeting set for Aug 29 to fix the tax rate.
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