19 Jul 2000
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2000
Page
1
Sul Ross State University gains a new football signee Balderas who committed to join the team, signaling a prospect for the upcoming season and adding depth at the position. The announcement appears on internal pages with notes directing readers to continue coverage on page 2A and 9A.
Interim superintendent Dr. Ann Dixon disclosed overpayments to coaches in last year’s stipends after reviewing this year’s budget schedule approved by the school board. She cited a football stipend example of 2500 budgeted but 3200 paid while noting the board’s concerns about prior signatures and the need for a precise current payroll.
Ramiro Castillo, co owner of a small goat herd near Val Verde County's Cienegas Terrace, reports nine young goats killed by roaming packs of family pets. He laments weak leash law enforcement and calls for contracted animal control if counties lack funds.
Del Rio City Council approved a Disaster Recovery Initiative grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs totaling 1,013,550 to address August flood damages from Tropical Storm Charley. Funds cover four lift stations, street reconstruction, curb and gutter, community center repairs, fire equipment, buyout of 17 flood zone properties, and related match. Mayor Dora Alcala authorized to act for the city.
The heat wave pushes above 110 degrees with hundreds lacking air conditioning. At least a dozen deaths are linked to the heat across Texas, including seven in Houston this year. An elderly woman recently died after avoiding her AC to save on costs. Dallas Fort Worth and Central Texas also report heat fatalities. Local hospitals report heat related illnesses, amid public health guidance urging indoor cooling.
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