County considers rising attorney fees for indigent defendants
Val Verde County officials warn total attorney fees for poor defendants may reach 350000 in the current budget year. At a meeting Judge Mike L. Fernandez and commissioners noted a disputed 18000 bill from a local attorney tied to a murder trial. Auditor Frank Lowe expects another 22000 more in related bills and cites a coming murder case likely to cost more. One month alone showed 50000 in indigent defense bills. The court urges action amid unfunded mandates discussions with the state.
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Del Rio inspectors blamed for chilling outside business
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce notes from contractor meetings cite a reputation for difficult city code inspections. Complaints target plumbing inspector Joe Dudzik and permit processes, with contractors warning outsiders and locals alike feel hindered by overzealous rules. Local officials say inspectors cannot exceed codes.
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Audit shows district funds in good shape
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District ended 2003-04 with a general fund balance of 9.7 million dollars, about 4.5 million more than projected. Revenue was 57.1 million with 57.4 million in expenditures, yielding a 265 thousand dollar deficit but overall healthy finances.
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Aim For Success program at Brackett ISD on abstinence
About 330 Brackett Independent School District students attend a program by Aim For Success promoting abstinence until marriage for grades six through 12. Sophomores and seniors had the first session at 8:15 a.m., seventh-graders follow at 2:15 p.m., with a parents’ preview Monday.
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