On Eve of Mexican Elections Pressure Allegations Rise
On the eve of a tight presidential race observers and opposition activists accused Mexico's ruling PRI party of using state power to illegally influence voting. Reports describe scattered incidents including money offers and pressure on government employees or aid recipients, which PRI officials dismissed as misunderstandings.
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Del Rio Knights of Columbus Host WWII Veterans Dinner Today
The Del Rio Knights of Columbus council will host a 1 p.m. WW II veterans dinner with a Washington flag raise by Hon. Henry Bonilla. Retired Gen. Gerald Prather speaks, emceed by Bobby Barrera. Randy Cote Knights color guard, Borderline Singers perform, recruiters serve as waiters. 65 invited. goal 150. Call Talamantez at 775-7759.
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del Rio Knights of Columbus
U.S
Washington, D.C
Henry Bonilla
Gerald Prather
Bobby Barrera
Randy Cote
Kcs
Borderline Singers
Greg Talamantez
Talamantez
Laughlin Air Force Base boosts local impact to $174.5 million
Laughlin Air Force Base reports a 1999 fiscal year economic impact of $174.5 million within a 50 mile radius, up from $156.1 million the prior year. Payroll rose to $117.5 million, construction and services reached $19.5 million, with Col. Winfield Scott III praising the base’s community collaboration and Team XL’s training record.
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Laughlin Air Force Base
Laughlin
47Th Comptroller
Winfield Scott III
47Th Flying Training Wing
U.S. Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
Team XL
Scott
Mexican Consulate appoints new head in border area
Del Rio welcomes Roberto Canseco of Tampico as the new Mexican Consul for the border region. He will assist Mexicans and legal residents with passports birth certificates marriage licenses and other official documents and aims to educate the public about the consul's role. Canseco arrives with wife Arcelia Valadez de Canseco from San Antonio.
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del Rio
Roberto Canseco
Tampico
Tamaulipas
México
Canseco
San Antonio
Arcelia Valadez de Canseco
City hosts 4th of July celebration in Del Rio
Community invited to Veterans themed Independence Day events at Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez Jr. Amphitheater. Parade, T-1 flyover, dignitaries, live music, youth performances, folklorico, and a fireworks display mark the day. Schedule spans 10 a.m. to midnight with multiple entertainment segments and a Laughlin AFB tribute.
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South Main
Ogden Street
Moore Park
Laughlin Air Force Base
Joe Ramos
Casa de la Cultura
Folklorico
Miss Bonnie's Dance Academy
News Herald
Carlos Cardenas Jr
Grace Community Church
la Villita
City to Underwrite Homes for Flood Victims in Del Rio
Del Rio approves a $110,000 seed grant and two lots for a four home Proyecto Nueva Esperanza project to aid flood victims. Homes cost about $25,000 each with repayment by resident families and labor toward construction. A selection committee will review low income applications, with criteria including households of three to seven and income around $5,000.
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Familias Unidas
del Rio
Proyecto Nueva Esperanza
Project New Hope
Jovita Casarez
Familias Unidas de Val Verde, Inc
Alpha Hernandez
Texas Rural Legal Aid
Noriega and Ramirez
Florencio Sauceda
Randy Pohler
Hernandez
Pohler
Nueva Esperanza
Father of slain illegal files $15 million lawsuit
The father of a slain undocumented Mexican immigrant sues Texas rancher Samuel H. Blackwood Jr. for 15 million in a wrongful death suit filed in Del Rio federal court. The case concerns Blackwood allegedly shooting 23 year old Eusebio de Haro Espinosa from behind after a water request, with claims of failing to seek medical help. Blackwood, 75, was indicted on deadly conduct, remains free on bond, and his criminal attorney says he is innocent.
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South Texas
Mexico
Texas
Tucson
Ariz
Arizona
Border Patrol
del Rio
Samuel H. Blackwood Jr
Euse
Bio de Haro Espinosa
Blackwood
Brenda
Blackwoods
Mark Stevens
Fireworks Prohibited at Amistad NRA During July Fourth
Amistad National Recreation Area officials remind visitors that fireworks are prohibited year round and during the July Fourth weekend. Violations will lead to seizure and possible fines. Park headquarters on U S 90 West operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. call 830 775 7491 or visit the park website for details.
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William Sontag
Amistad
National Park Service
Sontag
National Park
Amistad National Recreation
U.S. 90 West
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