Del Rio Firefighter Injured In On The Job Fall
Del Rio firefighter David Villarreal 36 remains in Brooke Army Medical Center after a fall while trimming a tree at G W Cox Memorial Fire Station. Barrera says he may have suffered a broken neck and was transported by EMS to Val Verde Regional Medical Center then flown to BAMC in San Antonio.
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del Rio
San Antonio
Brooke Army Medical Center
Juanita Barrera
David Villarreal
Barrera
Villarreal
G.W. Cox Memorial Fire Station
Losoya Street
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
VVRMC
BAMC
del Rio Fire and Rescue
Mike Rust
Rust
East Garza Street
EMS
Memorializes WWII veteran Lambert in local Independence Day tribute
Clifford Lambert, a WWII veteran of Company L, 23rd Infantry, is honored as he recalls battles like Normandy and Ardennes. His discharge records list multiple campaigns and decorations, including the D-Day landing at Omaha Beach. After five years overseas and 54 years of marriage, Lambert seeks publication of his war story in the local paper.
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United States
U.S
Clifford Lambert
23Rd Infantry
Normandy
France
Ardennes
Rhineland
Europe
England
Omaha Beach
Paris
Belgium
Rhine River
Germany
Pilsen
Czechoslovakia
Lambert
Maria Irma Lambert-Contreras
Customs plans drug dog demonstration at county complex
Children and adults can watch seven U S Customs Service canines in action this Thursday July 6 at 6 p m at the Dink Wardlaw Agriculture Complex 300 East 17th Street in partnership with the Val Verde County Extension Service. Supervisory Canine Enforcement Officer Tom Luby praised the dogs as a big part of the war on drugs.
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U.S. Customs Service
America
Val Verde County Extension Service
Tom Luby
Fourth of July Activities in Del Rio and San Felipe Creek Area
The City of Del Rio and San Felipe Creek Walk Association host the 4th of July Celebration at Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez Jr. Amphitheater dedicating the day to Laughlin Air Force Base and veterans. Schedule includes a morning parade at 10, a T-1 flyover at 11, dignitary presentations, live music, youth performances, and a fireworks display from 10:35 to 10:45 p.m. plus a Miss Bonnie’s Dance Academy segment, Encanto acts, and Encanto dancing. A 9 a.m. swim meet by City of Del Rio Swim League runs alongside Moore Park events, with a sand volleyball tournament, free throw contest, tug of war, and ongoing DJ sets all day.
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South Main
Ogden Street
Moore Park
Laughlin Air Force Base
Joe Ramos
Voces Y Guitarras Inc
el Folklorico de Club Latino Arteaga
Miss Bonnie's Dance Academy
The Flag Means to Me by Erin J Steffey
Erin J Steffey writes on Old Glory as a symbol of freedom pride and bravery. She recalls Aug 3 1777 flight Feb 13 1778 foreign salute and Dec 7 1942 unity shown July 4 1976. She links the flag to rights democracy and JROTC duties. She praises veterans and cadet color presenting at events.
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United States
America
New Middle Rio Grande Workforce Center Opens in Del Rio
The Middle Rio Grande Workforce Center in Del Rio is now fully operational in a 15,000 square foot facility at 1927 Bedell. Executive Director Ricky McNiel says HB 1863 consolidated 28 funding streams into the Texas Workforce Commission and created a one stop center model for job seekers and employers with wide access to resources and partner programs.
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Middle Rio Grande
del Rio
Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board
Ricky McNiel
Bedell
McNiel
Texas Workforce Commission
del Rio Center
Middle Rio Grande Development Council
Southwest Texas Junior College
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Heather McDougald
News Herald
Mike Liljequist
Pepper
del Rio Port of Entry
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Erin J. Steffey
Juliet Flight
P. W
Orkforce Center
Bedell Avenue
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