Former Del Rican named regional teacher of year
Sandra Gonzales, a former North Heights Elementary School teacher now at Austin Elementary in Pecos, has been named Region 8 Elementary Teacher of the Year. She was praised for her teaching philosophy, community involvement, and professional development, receiving a $500 award and engraved plaque.
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Pecos
North Heights
Sandra Gonzales
Gonzales
Austin
Mike Castellano
Constock
Service Center
Vernon Stokes
Gozales
Gonzalez
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Priscilla Baker
Region 18
School district emphasizes playground safety and supervision
Superintendent Dr. Walter Williams notes the district relies on certified P E teachers, a state curriculum, and trained staff to supervise playgrounds. Policies focus on general safety, equipment maintained to government standards, and quick care for minor or major accidents, aiming for a strong safety record across campuses.
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Walter Williams
Williams
Housing Authority to build day care centers in two Del Rio projects
Del Rio Housing Authority will use federal funds to construct day care centers at Casas Del Rio and San Jose projects. Casas Del Rio center will serve 51 children age three and up and may accept non residents if space allows. The San Jose site will repurpose the maintenance man's apartment.
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City Housing Authority
Two del Rio
Housing Authority
Alfredo Delgado
Casas del Rio
Delgado
San Jose
Chihuahua
Casas de Rio
San Felipe
Christmas gifts brighten Southwest Family Life Center
Laughlin Women of the Chapel organized a Christmas drive for Southwest Family Life Center residents. Chaplain John Hubbard delivered about 250 gifts, including towels sheets diapers and toys, to help families and children amid busy holiday needs.
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Laughlin Air Force Base
John Hubbard
Southwest Family Life Center
Laughlin
Laughlin Women of the Chapel
Santa
Hubbard
Irma Quintanilla
Deanna Valdespino
Dora Phelns
Local teacher helps write new science textbook
Dennis Smith reports Rhonda Helgerson health teacher at Del Rio High School helped author the West Educational Publishing Co textbook Making Life Choices. Chosen from 30 teachers nationwide she reviewed 26 chapters and helped prepare summaries and study guides for classroom use.
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Rhonda Helgerson
del Rio High School
West Educational Publishing Co
Helgerson
Long Island
N.Y
Campaign donors present as officials honor Combined Federal Campaign
Rev. George Stewart, United Way campaign chairman, accepts a $33,000 check from Col. William Hess of Laughlin AFB for the Combined Federal Campaign. Lt. Col. Jim Allman and Don Light observe, with Col. Hess as CFC representative.
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George Stewart
United Way
William Hess
Laughlin Air Force Base
Jim Allman
Val Verde County
Don Light
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