Hoffman named new executive director of TNRCC
Margaret Hoffman, an eight year veteran, was named executive director of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. She replaces Jeff Sallas who retires in October. Hoffman, 53, was chosen from 34 candidates and will earn up to 135000 annually. Also, FEMA approved federal disaster designations for Bee and Jones counties at Gov. Perry's request for aid to renters homeowners and businesses and for repair of public facilities.
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Jones
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Rick Perry
Bee County
Jones County
Perry
Texas
West Nile Virus Confirms Case in Kinney County
Texas Department of Health confirms a West Nile virus case in Kinney County, involving a horse near Val Verde County. CHS in Del Rio and TDH track possible equine exposure while TDH cites 38 human cases in the state. Perez notes testing likely occurred around Aug 20 and reviews horse origin and local vector presence.
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Kinney County
Texas Department of Health
Val Verde
del Rio
Community Health Services
CHS
TDH
U.S
Centers For Disease Control
Houston
Del Rio City Council Tightens 2002 03 Budget Plan
Del Rio reviews a tightened proposed budget after ruling out a tax raise to 49 cents per 100. The plan keeps 47 cents, trims 225000 in property tax revenue, shifts staff to part time, and cuts 103684 in department budgets while preserving employee raises. Public hearing on the budget is set for Sept. 10 with potential final approval following.
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del Rio
Parks and Recreation Department
The
del Rio Fire and Rescue
17 Families Apply for Nueva Esperanza Homes
Familias Unidas de Val Verde reports 17 applications for the Nueva Esperanza subdivision as a second information session escorts potential buyers at La Casa de La Cultura. Organizers, including Alpha Hernandez and Fermin Calderon Jr., expect more apps before the August 30 deadline. Homes cost about 25 000 dollars each, with 250 dollar monthly payments and individual utility charges.
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Familias Unidas
Nueva Esperanza
la Casa de la Cultura
Alpha Hernandez
Familias Unidas de Val Verde County, Inc
Hernandez
Fermin Calderon Jr
Jovita Casares
Familias Unidas de Val Verde County Inc
Proyecto Nueva Esperanza
Noriega Street
City eyes lean year ahead for Del Rio budget
Del Rio faces a tight 2002-2003 budget as City Manager Rafael Castillo Jr notes funding to several entities will stay flat while expenses rise. Finance Director Frances Rodriguez pins costs on sales tax and bridge revenues, with $4.9 million in transfers expected, chiefly from the International Bridge, barely covering payroll.
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Rodriguez
Rafael Castillo Jr
Castillo
Ann Stool
del Rio Council For the Arts
Maria Sorola
Diana Abrego
la Casa de la Cultura
Susan Leonard
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
General Fund
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