06 Jan 2001
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2001
Page
1
COLORADO SPRINGS AP The Air Force considers disposal options for its 110 T-3A Firefly planes grounded after six fatal crashes and engine issues. The plan could see parts sold back to the manufacturer as the service weighs next steps.
Hundreds attend the grand opening of Wackenhut Corrections Val Verde Detention Facility with 600 beds. Sheriff Jernigan acts as MC as Warden Campbell invites tours before the facility accepts its first federal prisoners on January 15. Local officials praised planning and the county’s contract with Wackenhut.
Del Rio Citizens Police Academy Class 00-01 raises funds to sponsor two scholarships for the Del Rio Police Academy. Scholarships split the $1,000 to benefit two cadets, with application through Capt. Efrain Favela who notes criteria include sponsorship and a letter of admission from the sponsoring agency.
The Jan 6 news feature recalls Dia de los Reyes traditions in the Queen City of the Rio Grande. It notes the Three Kings feast and the Rosca de Reyes pastry. It references the Christ Child, hiding of Jesus, and Herod's search as the Magi traveled to Bethlehem.
A Senate panel urges expanding the Texas Transportation Commission to seven members and naming a chairman fluent in Spanish. The border highways face strain from rising international trade as officials back 80 recommendations to fix the program.
Congressman Henry Bonilla was appointed chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee in Washington. The panel oversees funding and policy for crops, livestock, FDA oversight, nutrition programs, CRP, food stamps, school lunches, disaster relief, and rural development, shaping daily life from meals to food safety.
Del Rio Police Officer Anthony Jasso surveys damage to a passenger vehicle driven by Jose Silva after it was clipped by a southbound 18 wheeler on Avenue F at 15th Street. Driver Sean Richard Denny of Lander Wyoming was not hurt. Silva, his wife Esther, and their 2 year old grandson were treated and released at Val Verde Regional Medical Center. No citations were issued.
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