Courts and Sierra Club seek to save Edwards Aquifer
The state and the Sierra Club argue in court over how to protect the Edwards Aquifer as springs fed by it fail. Del Rio relies on wells near San Felipe Springs and faces possible water limits if the aquifer drops, with debates over Right of Capture and potential legal changes to curb unlimited water rights. A 1990 city study notes 12.5 million gallons daily use, 8 million sold, with leaks and unmetered users, urging meters, leak fixes, public education, new codes, and a 10–15 percent conservation target.
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State
Sierra Club
Edward's
San Felipe
Craig Smith
The
San Felipe Springs
Pine
Texas
Texas Water Commission
Edwards
del Rio
Border education panel to oversee Texas border region
A 50-member coalition assigns oversight of the Border Region Higher Education Council to promote senior universities across the Texas Trans Pecos border area. Jerry Simpson of Del Rio represents Trans Pecos on the 17-person steering committee, amid court findings of underfunding and program shortages in the region. Senator-elect Gregory Luna calls the move a positive step toward equitable funding for border residents.
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Border Region Higher Education Council
Border
Texas
Trans- Pecos
Jerry Simpton
del Rio
Trans-Pecos
Brownsville
Boarder
University of Texas At San Antonio
Coalition
Permanent University
Gregory Luna
Luna
Fireworks banned at Amistad for New Year Eve
Amistad National Recreation Area will allow no fireworks on New Year’s Eve and no other county areas within city limits will permit them. Outside cities landowners may use rockets on their land, with no public displays planned. Lt. Campbell urges caution and cites safety concerns from park acting superintendent Deborah Nordeen.
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Amistad National Recreation Area
Fire Department
Charell Campbell
Campbell
Deborah Nordeen
Fireworks display banned at park lake area this year
Park officials cite public safety and limited land as reason for no fireworks this year at the recreation area within the national park. With lake levels at conservation and most of the park flooded, possession or use violates federal law and carries fines up to 75 dollars and jail time up to six months. warnings are common and permission may be granted for special occasions by the park superintendent.
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Nordeen
Share Our Vision to Bring College Campus to Del Rio
A planned initiative proposes locating a new college campus in Del Rio. Organizers emphasize community benefits and long term growth, urging support from residents and local leaders.
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del Rio
Dope dealers tap Houston DEA phone system for 1.8 million
The Houston DEA office faced about 18 months of unauthorized long distance billing totaling an estimated 1.8 million dollars as thieves exploited PBX and DISA access. Experts warn firms to tighten private branch exchange security to prevent further losses amid broader fraud costs projected in the billions.
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DEA
Houston
The
Drug Enforcement Administration
Texas
Mark Anderson
Southwestern Bell
John Haugh
Portland, Ore
Telabuse
Haugh
PBX
Steve Nichols
Inter-Tel
DISA
Hypothermia warning for Lake Amistad boaters amid cold water
Officials warn hypothermia risks rise as water on Lake Amistad hovers around 58 degrees. Boaters advised to stay dry, wear life jackets, limit movement if wet, seek shelter, and transport anyone abused by cold to a hospital promptly. Check weather via NWS recorded line and use weather radios.
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Lake
Amistad
Robert C. Reyes
Amistad National Recreation Area
National Weather Service
National Park Service
NPS
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Tom Pine
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East Gibbs Street
Ruben ‘Pollo’ Barragan
Rosie Garcia
Project Nino
Jerry Simpson
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