29 Dec 2015
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2015
Page
1
A brief weather note reports sunny conditions with southeast winds at 10 to 20 mph. No precipitation expected as daylight hours brighten. The forecast emphasizes gentle to brisk gusts and warmer daytime temperatures for the region.
An editorial urges readers to sharpen personal budgeting and debt repayment in the new year, outlining practical steps for saving, lowering expenses, and building an emergency fund. The piece emphasizes disciplined spending, goal setting, and consistent tracking to improve long term finances.
Ex Globe Trotters star Meadowlark Lemon known as the clown prince of basketball has died at age 83. His wife and daughter confirmed the longtime performer’s death to the team, with details on page 2A.
The City of Del Rio invites the community to a New Year’s celebration at the firehouse. Activities include guitar and ukulele, home school groups, zumba, writing group, art business, and calligraphy while encouraging jumpstart creativity.
Del Rio police probe three stabbing incidents from Thursday and Friday. The first occurred at the Ranch Motel when a woman allegedly threw a screwdriver injuring a man in the neck. Vanessa Valenzuela, 23, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Further details on the other two incidents and the man’s condition were not available.
Del Rio hosts a New Year's Extravaganza with two venues at the Civic Center. In Red Oak Ballroom Los Garcia Brothers headline a Tejano concert group known for award wins and TV appearances. Pecan Ballroom features Hip Hop Hooray among six Thrillogy Entertainment acts.
Garland residents including Jac qui Gordon searched debris of a destroyed home after a holiday gathering was interrupted by a tornado. Dozens were injured and at least one person died in Dallas area storms. Red Cross distributed tarps, rakes and gloves as families salvage what remains amid rain and cold. See CLEANS, Page 3A.
In Blue Ridge Texas Debralee King helped after a tornado struck the Dallas area. Her neighbor Jose Daniel Santillano carried his gravely injured newborn daughter as his wife remained trapped. He urged King to take the child to hospital as volunteers tried to aid. The disaster killed at least one person and injured many as multiple tornadoes hit the region.
Speculation grows that the Republican nominating process may fail to crown a clear winner, raising the possibility of a brokered convention as the race unsettles after a year of upheaval around Donald Trump. The piece notes intensified doubt about the path to the GOP nomination.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.