Centennial Bishop Marked at El Principe de Paz Church
Bishop J. Chess Levern leads Communion at El Principe de Paz United Methodist Church to close a weekend centennial observance. The celebration began Friday with Gilbert Cerda of San Antonio and featured Rev. Simon Nieto as speaker. The church traces to Iglesia Methodista Episcopal del San Felipe, with roots dating to a tent meeting era. A history book with photos is offered for sale at the church.
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J. Chess Levern
el Principe de Paz United Methodist Church
Gilbert Cerda
San Antonio
del Rio
Frank Salud
Eeihood
Bridge St
Simon Nieto
Iglesia Methodista Episcopal
Daniel Cortes
Cortes
Del Rio District Wins Safety Mark for Low Accident Rate
Del Rio District, HQ in Del Rio, recorded the state’s lowest accident rate among 25 districts under the Texas Highway and Public Transportation department. District 22 logged only two minor accidents in 1,963,277 miles with about $200 in repair costs. The fleet totals 162 vehicles including sedans pickups station wagons and trucks used in extreme weather to aid travelers and keep highways safe.
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Eee
Texas
District 22
del Rio
Alicemae Fitzpatrick Honored for Public Service
Friends gathered Saturday at the Ceniza Room in the Del Rio Civic Center to honor Alicemae Fitzpatrick for her public service as Val Verde County clerk. The event marked her upcoming retirement on December 31 after a long career, with Mayor Alfredo Gutierrez proclaiming Alicemae Fitzpatrick Day.
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Alicemae Fitzpatrick
Val Verde County
Dolph Briscoe
Democratic Party
Ceniza
del Rio Civic Center
George M. Thurmond
63Rd Judicial District
Briscoe
News-Herald
Fitzpatrick
Alfredo Gutierrez
Community Notices and Club Meetings Highlight Week
Local groups schedule Monday gatherings in Del Rio and Brackettville. Girl Scout Troop 222 meets at 6 30 pm at the Girl Scout Hut. Christmas Luncheon by Del Rio Porcelain Art Club at 12 30 pm at Mrs. Jack Hill’s home on Pecan Street. TOPS at Laughlin AFB weighs in 6 15 pm with 7 pm meeting. The Belles Booster Club plans a Tuesday 7 30 pm meeting at Del Rio High School to discuss Washington DC trip and Christmas dance. Membership renewals urged for American Legion Post 595 before year end. Community figures update on healthcare, open heart surgery, and a long county ceremony honoring Mrs Fitzpatrick with a reception and guests.
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del Rio Porcelain Art Club
Jack Hill
Pecan Street
Uncheon
Belles Booster Club
del Rio High School
Belles
Ors
Washington, DC
del Rio Civic Center
C.B.C
Unabated vandalism strikes stores and homes in Del Rio
Police report a spate of burglaries and break-ins Friday night and early Saturday morning. The Guarantee store on South Main suffered an 8x-foot window smashed, while Holiday Inn patrons found their rooms burglarized. Other thefts include clothing and a knife from D.A. Rowan in Midland, tools from William Stephens’ Jeep, a missing bicycle near Fun-A Rama, two eight-track players from Ana Rodriguez, 30 eight-track tapes from Steve Bolle, and an intruder who entered Miguel Lopez’s kitchen claiming to chase children. A 15-year-old suspect is named in Rodriguez’s case.
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S. Main
S J
Michael Stool
Stool
del Rio
Holiday Inn
Ave. F
D.A. Rowan
Midland
Rowan
Wardlaw Ranch
William Stephens
Houston
Stephens
Lpot
Denny Jackson
Fun-Arama
Margaret Lane
Jackson
Ana Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Steve Bolle
Bolle
Avenue J
Miguel Lopez
Wernett Sr
Lopez
Warming Trend Promised Today
Readings showed a cold Friday night and Saturday with a big high-pressure system clearing Texas. Forecasters predicted a warming trend for Sunday into next week with 30s at dawn and highs mid 50s, near 60 on Monday, while eastern states faced ice, floods, and power outages from an arctic air mass.
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Florida
Kentucky
Westeia
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Columbia
S.C
Otay
Calif
Paul Tamayo
San Diego
California
Tamayo
Arizona
Missouri
Jefferson
Texas
West
Middle Tennessee
Lucky Not Lucky In Del Rio Caper
Gary Lucky Murdock, a Detroit press machine operator, was arrested at H&B Number Two on Avenue F for shoplifting and held in Val Verde County jail. An Eagle Pass teacher, Jesus Morin, was charged with assault after a Del Rio Civic Center fight and released the same night. Patrolman Mike Burch said a 14 year old Del Rio boy was caught shoplifting at HEB store two on Avenue F.
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Gary
Murdock
del Rio
Detriot
Avenue F
Val Verde
Eagle Pass
del Rio Civic Center
Jesus Morin
Mike Burch
H.E.B
Del Rio Area Weather and River Data Summary
DEL RIO AND VICINITY REPORTS A Sunday to Monday warming trend with southeast winds near 10 mph and overnight low in the upper 30s. Sunday high mid 50s and Monday near 60. Saturday high 48, low 25. sun rise 7 27 a m sunset 5 45 p m. Amistad level 1122 90 down .12 from Friday. Nelles Dam depth 222 90 feet, down 12. Water storage 3 902 829 acre feet, down 8 033 acre feet. Water surface 69 683 acres, down 277. Downstream flow 3 420 cfs unchanged.
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National Weather Service
del Rio
Amistad
Nelles Dam
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Quemado
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Kinney County
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Ridgman Plaza
Fort Worth
Texas Mothers Committee
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