Fernandez unveils district cell phone policy reforms
Interim Superintendent Bobby Fernandez introduced a new district policy to tighten cell phone and pager use in public schools. The plan requires logs, usage agreements, and issued devices for select on call staff, replacing the prior vague guidelines and granting better control.
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Bobby Fernandez
San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent
Board of Trustees
Fernandez
Keith Southerland
Patricia McNamara
Maricela Arredondo
Dennis Dunlap
Robert Cyprian
Jiff Flores
Mario Gonzalez
Raymond Haynes
News-Herald
Brian Argabright
Pubic
Del Rio delays move to hire economic coordinator
Go Del Rio! members urged the Del Rio City Council to hire an economic development coordinator with cash, offering a $5,000 down payment from dues, while officials say several new city positions are needed first. budget debate continues with no coordinator yet.
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Dora G. Alcala
Go del Rio
Go del
Weathersbee
Council
Hondo
Toyota
San Antonio
Najla
Lee Weathershee
Patrick Garman
Harold Bean
John Sheedy
Alcala
Rafael Castillo Jr
Parks and Recreation
Open Meetings Act questioned over Texas Senate sanctions
TDNA and TPA presidents warned Lt Gov Dewhurst the Aug 12 closed Senate session discussing sanctions for 11 missing Democrats violated spirit of the Open Meetings Act and Constitution. They considered a lawsuit but held off pending future similar situations. The vote involved 19 senators after over three hours behind closed doors to fine the Democrats who stayed out of state.
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Senate
Austin
Texas
David Dewhurst
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Texas Press Association
Wes Turner
TDNA
Willis Webb
TPA
Dennis Baggett
Ken Armbrister
Albuquerque
N.M
GOP
Congress
Armbrister
Eight-liner venues in Del Rio test state gambling law
In Del Rio several eight-liner game halls operate in a legal gray area under unclear state law. Machines at Doc Holiday's, Treasure Chest, E-Z Stop Drive In, and Sydney's Amusements allegedly award cash or prizes, prompting DA Fred Hernandez to urge lawmakers to clarify legality amid complaints. The Texas Supreme Court has left the burden of proof unsettled as officials seek guidance.
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David Dewhurst
Rick Perry
Hernandez
News-Herald
Treasure Chest
Sydney
Amusements
Texas Supreme Court
Bill Sontag
Veterans Blvd
del Rio
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