Christmas tree care tips warn of fire hazards
Ross Parsons reports from Del Rio on Christmas tree dangers as live trees dry, candles burn, and overloaded light strings threaten homes. Fire Chief Harrington and Training Chief Knolls advise fresh cuts, water, labeled lights, and extinguishing decorations when away or sleeping to reduce fire risk.
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Ross Parsons
Joe Harrington
del Rio
Harrington
Fred Knolls
Knolls
Santa Claus
Decline in Del Rio Sector Illegal Alien Apprehensions
Seven day figures show 908 aliens taken into custody in the Del Rio Sector from December 7 through Sunday, marking a drop below 1,000 for the first time this calendar year. Public affairs official Paiy Mancha notes seasonal decline and predicts a surge after holidays, with December totals reaching 1,937 and last year’s pace at 2,790 for December.
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Fidel Garcia
Del-Rio
U.S
Border Patrol
Paiy Mancha
del Rio
Mancha
Mexico
World Travel for Winter Celebrations at Paul Poag Theater
Nearly 2000 students toured the world without leaving the Paul Poag Theater through Oasis for Children's Winter Celebration. Performances by the Firehouse Fantastics for Children, with Lisa Dasirum and Kendall Lauser, explored traditions from Germany Spain Mexico Israel Sweden Africa India Japan and the United States with music, storytelling, and hands on activities. Students from Sacred Heart and several area schools attended, guided by Ramada and Wal Mart sponsorship.
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Paul Poag
Oasis
Firehouse Fantastics For Children
del Rio Council For the Arts
Lisa Dasirum
Kendall Lauser
Rodriguez
Sacred Heart School
Germany
Spain
Turkey
Mexico
Israel
Chanukkah
Japan
Jastrum
United States
Calderon
The
Nutrition Center
Garfield
Chavira
Buena Vista
Sacred Heart
Eastside
St. James
Amistad Christian
North Heights
Lamar
Ramada
Wal-Mart
Kelsey Warner
St. James School
Bikes to help flood survivors regain mobility
Staff Writer Stu Preston traveled from Austin to Del Rio for a second time after flood devastation. Twenty needy children will benefit from bicycles donated by Oak Hill United Methodist Church volunteers who repaired homes in the San Felipe neighborhood and delivered bikes for flood victims of the Flood of '98.
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Fidel Garcia
Stu Preston
Austin
del Rio
Preston
Oak Hill United
San Felipe
News-Herald
Oak Hill United Methodist Church
Benito Patuel
Marisol Rodarte
David Snelling
Art Lewis
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Sweden
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