Alabama buys snow for Christmas from Michigan and Illinois
A Birmingham McDonald's paid 4000 for two truckloads of snow from Sault Ste. Marie and Effingham to brighten the Christmas display. About 50 children queued at 6 am as locals welcomed the white stuff despite warmer daytime temperatures.
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Peppe Promoted to Brigadier General Heading for Italy
Col. Timothy A. Peppe, commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin Air Force Base, has been selected for promotion to brigadier general. He will depart Del Rio in about 12 days for Vicenza, Italy, to join the 16th Air Force as Director of Contingency Operations for Bosnia under NATO. Peppe previously served in Naples, Italy, and says he helped plan Bosnia operations. He expects to assume the new role in two to three months and foresees stabilizing the region with daily air operations continuing in Bosnia.
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Col Wintergarten to Take Command at Laughlin AFB
Col Gary A Wintergarten, 46, will assume command as 47th Flying Wing commander at Laughlin Air Force Base in a ceremony on January 5. He currently leads the operations division of the 2nd Air Force at Keesler AFB Mississippi. Peppe expresses mixed feelings about becoming a general, calling it awesome yet acknowledging the adjustment and keeping grounded after years of service. Peppe also notes his upcoming 48th birthday and enthusiasm for a posting in Italy, while enjoying his Laughlin assignment.
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Exercise extreme care using fireworks
Christmas fireworks are popular with stands near the city. Read instructions and use under adult supervision. City limits ban fireworks with potential $200 fine. Park Service property is off limits. Del Rio Fire Department remains on call for any fire caused by fireworks.
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Local agencies mixed on concealed gun laws
Texans face a new concealed handgun law that takes effect January 1, dividing local officials and residents over whether licensed individuals should carry firearms concealed. The debate mirrors wider Texas policy shifts as cargo and speed limit changes reshape public safety considerations.
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Freestyle Stall Show to Welcome Former Del Rio Brothers
Freestyle bicycle duo Robert and Ruben Castillo, GT Bicycle Air Show members from Huntington Beach, California, will perform in Del Rio at Plaza del Sol Mall near Footlocker on Wednesday at 1 and 4 p.m. The brothers, two Queen City natives recently invited for two Plaza del Sol appearances, are known nationally for gravity defying tricks and touring shows. Robert, the elder, has 14 years riding experience, recently retired from competition, now manages the GT Bicycle Air Show and has performed in a Vegas casino act and his own stunt show. he is also a three time national freestyle champion.
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