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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2003
Page
1
Several of the 11 Texas Democratic senators hiding in New Mexico weigh returning home to attend a federal court hearing in Laredo on their redistricting lawsuit. The move aims to be ready for the next round of the ongoing political fight.
Texans elected Governor Perry with 58 percent of the vote and recognized his bold leadership. He has balanced the budget without tax increases, worked to create jobs and investment, and addressed homeowners insurance and medical malpractice liability issues.
Eagle Pass edged Del Rio 10-9 in a combined girls and boys dual match. Del Rio girls won eight of nine matches, while the boys lost eight of nine, leaving the overall score tied at nine wins each before Eagle Pass clinched with the mixed doubles victory.
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District board unanimously approved the second reading amending the superintendent qualifications. The revised policy removes requirements for a doctorate, five years of teaching, and five years in administration. A special meeting is set for Sept 2 to discuss the vacancy with Interim Superintendent Roberto Fernandez as the leading candidate, though no agreement exists.
A Tiger Team of Laughlin Air Force Base officials and interested parents formed after an August 14 town hall to address Del Rio public schools. The 10 member group will craft proposals and serve as a communication channel, led by interim SFDRCISD Superintendent Bobby Fernandez who visited the base following parental concerns.
City Council on Tuesday accepted a water and wastewater rate structure study by Reed, Stowe & Yanke. The plan raises average bills about 2 percent annually, with a typical Del Rio customer using 10,000 gallons paying $25.91 in FY 2003-04.
The United States Air Force Band of the West presents Dimensions in Blue at the Paul Pong Theatre for the Performing Arts in Del Rio. Sponsored by the Del Rio News-Herald the 7:30 p.m. free show offers open seating until capacity of 700 is reached.
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