Freezing weather hits Texas as death toll rises to twelve
An arctic blast snarls travel across Texas with 12 confirmed deaths and more treacherous roads through Christmas Day. Ice accumulates, airport delays spike as American and Delta cancel major flight portions at Dallas Fort Worth. Greyhound trims Texas routes while motorists report slick bridges and wrecks amid the statewide storm.
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Dallas
American Airlines
Dallas-Fort Worth International
Fort Worth
Gary Samples
Greyhound
Texas
John Cope
North Texas
Cope
Department of Public
Ice warning from Val Verde Sheriff warns drivers on roads
The Val Verde County Sheriffs Department cautions drivers as temperatures dip and rain threatens ice. Sergeant Butch Skelton warns about black ice and premature bridge icing, advising slow speed, no braking, easy steering, and staying straight to avoid skids.
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Butch Skelton
Val Verde County
Skelton
Origins of Christmas Traditions in Catholic Lore
A compact explanation of Christmas symbolism from the nativity scene to Santa Claus and the Christmas tree. It traces the Nativity representations to the 380 catacomb in Rome and San Francisco de Asis’s role, then outlines how Santa Claus blends San Nicolas and local legends, and discusses the Christian origins of the Christmas tree since the 16th century.
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San Sebastian
Rome
San Francisco de
Santa Claus
Papa Noel
Spain
San Nicolas
Jesus
Early retirement incentives offered by San Felipe Del Rio CISD
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District approves an early retirement incentive for eligible teachers with four years service. Superintendent Dr. JoAnne Ruark Ackermann says many have applied after TRS briefings. Three options exist, including 80 percent salary over four years. Trustee Nunley opposed the plan initially but supported the final option.
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San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School
JoAnne Ruark Ackermann
Lewis Nunley
Nunley
Woman 31 Arrested in Del Rio Drug Possession Case
Del Rio police arrested Maria Lourdes Musioz Padilla, 31, of 903 E Gutierrez Street on December 21, charging her with possession of a controlled substance after a search warrant found cocaine and marijuana in her home. INS and US Customs aided the search, information came via Del Rio Crime Stoppers Hotline 768 A TIP with guaranteed anonymity and rewards.
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To del Rio
Maria Lourdes Musioz Padilla
E. Gutierrez Street
United States Immigration and Naturalization Services
United States Customs Services
del Rio
Doc Holiday patrons donate to toy fund drive
A fundraiser and toy drive sponsored by Doc Holiday's Lounge and the Tejano group Encanto raised 520 and collected toys for Project NINO Juan Namez of Tremendez and Mari Mendez of the Doc Holiday Lounge. Tejano group Encanto from Del Rio aided the drive with band members and technicians donating services.
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Doc Holiday's Lounge
Encanto
Nino Juan Namez
Tremendez
Mari Mendez
Doc
Nanez
del Rio
Maricela Verastegui
Ricardo
News-Herald
Ross Parsons
Juan Nafier
Ruben Barragan
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