Automated toll road opens in Anaheim with hidden cameras
America's first fully automated toll road debuts in Anaheim, a 10 mile stretch on Highway 91 using transponder signals and dashboard meters to charge up to 2.50 during peak hours. Traffic slows as spectators watch ribbon cutting, while cameras and a laser curtain deter cheating with fines from 100 dollars up. 255000 vehicles daily use Riverside Freeway linking offices, factories, homes across Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaheim
Calif
America
Orange County
California
James van Loben Sela
State Department of Transportation
Virginia
Riverside
San Bernardino Counties
Merchants say brisk season boosts Christmas sales in Del Rio
Del Rio retailers report stronger Christmas sales than expected with after Christmas bargains continuing. Beall's assistant manager Manuel Casillas notes solid performance matching last year with strong dressy sweaters leather coats fragrances and cosmetic gift baskets. Despite caution shoppers, a stable peso aided careful buying as the season extended beyond Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Beall
Manuel Casillas
Casillas
Plaza del Sol
Refunds and Exchanges Boosted by Quick Texas Policy
Shoppers found refunds and exchanges smoother this season with Wal-Mart allowing a valid Texas driver license for two days. Del Rio lines moved swiftly at stores like Wal-Mart and JCPenney while Bealls saw lighter traffic as buyers chose precise items. Shoppers credited receipts and tags for easy returns amid slow economy, with many reporting satisfaction and minimal delays. See REFUNDS Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal-Mart
del Rio
Herminia Gonzalez
Joe Montgomery
Jcpenny
Randy Schneider
Schneider
Bealls Department Store
Susana Gaona
Poaching a Problem in Del Rio Area
RICARDO McGUIRE reports that illegal deer hunting rises in the holiday season in Del Rio. DPS officials say poaching is year round but peaks now, with trespass and undocumented hunting common. A local hunter warns of dangerous encounters, while Erlinda Rios voices cautious views on hunting ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
South Texas
Department of Public Safety
Erlinda Rios
Health Care Disclosure Law Takes Effect January First
Senate Bill 667 advances patient privacy by requiring written authorization to release health data. Val Verde Memorial Hospital outlines confidentiality measures under the new law, including roster inclusion unless denied, and limited disclosure such as religious requests or a one word condition report. The policy aligns with American Hospital Association guidelines and defines good fair and serious condition reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Frank Madla
San Antonio
Val Verde Memorial Hospital
American Hospital Association
Crime Lurks Along Border Cities
A reflective piece notes that thefts occur in towns of all sizes, with border areas seeing easier robberies. It urges vigilance as stolen goods may be moved into Mexico, and reminds residents that police cannot be everywhere. This column prompts readers to protect themselves until officials act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
del Rio
Santa looks back on Christmas 1995 with a plea for manners
NORTH POLE Santa reflects on Christmas 1995 in Del Rio and worldwide noting a lack of manners among children and urging parents to teach respect, patience, and consideration. He cites safety and merchandise protection, praises family love, warns against materialism, and stresses faith and belief in Santa. Mrs Claus adds, Believe in miracles and magic, see you next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Santa Claus
del Rio
Santa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Astrograph
Nation
Texas TV Log
775-NEWS
Ricardo McGuire
Star
Posied
Wsee Health
Pierele
Bridgestone
Firestone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!