Del Rio News Herald Newspaper Archives, Aug 27, 2004, p. 1

Election lawsuit tests Del Rio mayor race tactics

Attorneys for ex councilman Robert Garza accuse Alcala campaign workers of trafficking in votes and seek voiding the May 15 mayoral result while Alcala's team says Garza pursues a political loss in court. Judge Peeples oversees the hearing as about 50 voters testify and 132 subpoenas are issued amid crowded hallways and limited courtroom space.

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Robert Garza del Rio Dora G. Alcala Alcala Garza Olivia Escobedo Dora Gonzalez Alma Staples Roy Barrera Val Verde County Peeples Zens Garcia Rolando Rios Rios Martha Cigarroa de Llano Laredo Jose Faz News-Herald Karen Gleaser Karen Gleason Jason Davis San Antonio Val Verde County Judicial Center

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Uninsured Texans strain health care strain across state

A Census Bureau 2003 report ranks Texas with the highest uninsured rate at 24.6 percent from 2001 to 2003. In Del Rio, Val Verde Regional Medical Center reports 7.6 million dollars in unpaid charges and a 51 percent rise from the prior year, as Medicaid eligibility cuts and hospital reimbursements squeeze uncompensated care and state aid remains minimal. The Century Foundation notes broader national issues on uninsured care and policy reform.

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Texas United States U.S. Census Bureau del Rio Val Verde VVRMC Jerry Hennessy WVRMC Hennessy The Century Foundation U.S. Bureau of Census

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District approves 2004 2005 budget by 4 to 3 vote

San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District's proposed 2004 2005 budget passes 4 3 though expenditures exceed revenue by about 2.47 million dollars. The district will dip into its general fund lowering from 6.56 million to 3.49 million, with 600000 set aside for warehouse inventory. Superintendent Roberto Fernandez notes state funding issues and a planned six cent tax increase, arguing further raises are unwarranted given other local tax increases.

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San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School JoAnne Ruark-Ackermann Board of Trustees Roberto Fernandez Fernandez Texas Public SMT

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