Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Saturday in Del Rio
The Beautification Committee hosts a Christmas celebration in Greenwood Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with food booths crafts and Santa pictures. A Christmas Parade on Main Street begins at 6 p.m. followed by a tree lighting at 7 p.m. Vendor applications and parade entries are still being accepted. For details call 774 8790 or visit city ofdelrio.com.
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Ninos Navidenos Fund Drive Seeks Community Help
The Ninios Navidenos Committee appeals for local support for this year’s toy drive aiding needy children. At a recent meeting members said progress has been slow and urged stronger fundraising efforts from residents and organizations.
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Former Border Patrol agent jailed 15 years for drug conspiracy
Raquel Esquivel a former Del Rio Border Patrol agent was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana. She must also pay a 10,000 dollar fine and serve five years of supervised release. The case noted Esquivel aided a 2007 drug trafficking scheme by supplying law enforcement details to smugglers to help evade capture.
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John E. Murphy
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Local economy shows declines from 2008 to 2009
CVB representative Donna Langford presented Del Rio City Council with a snapshot of economic indicators at the Nov 24 meeting. City retail receipts fell from 5,069,349 in 2008 to 4,485,519 in 2009, a 4 percent drop, while county receipts slid from 1,684,620 to 1,479,870, down 5 percent. Population 52,477 in Val Verde with 16,527 households. county average income 43,940. Metropolitan area of Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico listed at 185,000, signaling a broader market for retailers.
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Snow causes traffic delays in El Paso region
Snow and a mix of rain slowed traffic across El Paso area roads as TxDOT planned overnight deicing on about 40 miles of I 10 and 10 miles of US 54. A mountain pass, Loop 375, was closed briefly, with winter storm warnings and up to eight inches possible in some locales as crews worked to clear snow and prevent further closures.
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Texas grants 14 week EUC extension for unemployment
The U S Department of Labor authorizes the Texas Workforce Commission to process claims for a newly enacted 14 week extension of Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits. No action is needed unless a claimant receives a guidance letter. The extension expires December 31 2009 unless Congress renews it.
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