07 Dec 1999
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1999
Page
1
Village residents receive meals as part of a local aid program while the Buccaneers, led by a standout, defeated the Vikings in a road contest. The game featured decisive offense and key plays in the fourth quarter.
A blaze gutted a residence at 103 W. Bowie St in Del Rio Monday morning displacing Robert Ramos and family. No one was injured as the home was empty upon firefighters' arrival. Estimated loss placed at 30 000 with cause under investigation.
Del Rio hosts a Christmas Trolley Tour Friday through Sunday December 10 to 12 with all proceeds funding the decorating committee. Tickets are $2 and available at Whitehead Memorial Museum or Del Rio Chamber of Commerce starting at 6 p.m. each night, with routes from the museum through San Felipe and East Side neighborhoods and an estimated one hour ride.
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District approved raising the purchase approval threshold to 25000, allowing faster admin buys. The board also named Dell Marketing Analytical Computer Services and Troxell Communications as tech and AV providers, ensuring compatible equipment at guaranteed prices through contracts. A separate 5 0 vote awarded dental health care services to a new provider after two firms terminated coverage, affecting about 50 employees.
A domestic dispute at 905 W. Second Street led to five injuries and two arrests. Fernando Garcia Aguilar, 34, and his juvenile brother were detained after a scuffle with Del Rio officers. Detectives Eddie Cortez and Steve Hughes and Patrolman Clint Hutchinson were injured. the wife and another brother also suffered injuries. Charges include assault on a police officer and interfering with duties. Aguilar remains jailed in Val Verde County.
The Salvation Army sets up an Angel Tree at Wal-Mart in Del Rio to supply gifts for hundreds of needy children. Angels list name, age, gender, clothing size and a wish. Tree remains through December 20, with kettles at Plaza del Sol Mall and Wal-Mart through December 24. The program supports local social services including food, clothing, rent and utility aid and summer camps.
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