District workers face 39.8 percent rise in insurance premiums
Margie Thetford told the school board TASB recommends a 39.8 percent premium increase to cover rising claims after seven years without a rate hike. She noted the district was in the red previously and aims to reach black by the higher premiums while acknowledging staff concerns about already high costs. The matter was discussed at a June budget workshop and Thursday’s meeting.
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Margie Thetford
Board of Trustees
Texas Association of School Boards
TASB
Thetford
Joey
News-Herald
Brian Arghbright
SAN Francisco
University of California Regents
Dexter Ligot-Gordon
Grounding Follows Practice Bombs Dropped on Texas Homes
An Air Force fighter pilot was grounded after three dummy bombs fell during a training run, one crashing into a Monahans home. No injuries reported as the pilot, whose name was withheld, was suspended pending investigation.
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Holloman Air Force Base
N.M
Air Force
Marc Rogers
Monahans
Texas
Pecos
Aker
Rogers
Texas weekend gas watch shows mixed pump changes
AAA Texas reports Texas self serve regular gasoline at 1.32 per gallon, unchanged week over week. Corpus Christi leads gains at 1.286, Dallas at 1.339 slight drop, San Antonio and Austin area cited with minor moves amid overall price stability for summer travel.
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Houston
Texas
AAA
Corpus Christi
American Automobile Association
San Antonio
Dallas
Rose Rougeau
Austin-San_.Marcos
Fort Worth
Sheedy urges grant funds for city emergency system
At a 6 p.m. public hearing City emergency management coordinator John Sheedy proposed using Community Development Block Grant funds for an upgraded citywide emergency communications system. Del Rio officials discussed grant ranges from 470000 to 850000 and the need for digital, interoperable radios among agencies.
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City Hall
del Rio
Jack L. Richardson
Richardson
Rafael Castillo Jr
John Sheedy
Sheedy
Emergency Management
del Rio Fire and Rescue
Del
Eight-year-old wins Este Es Mi Mexico contest again
Del Rio honors Cristina Candiola of East Side Elementary as a second year winner in the Este Es Mi Mexico art contest for children in the United States and Canada. More than 240 Del Rio students entered. 9,400+ entries judged. Candiola’s La Llorona drawing highlighted at the Mexican Consulate event.
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Candiola
Marie Sara Martinez
del Rio
United States
Canada
Canchola
Roberto Canseco
Sunday flood benefit music marathon in La Bella ballroom
A ten hour charity music marathon at La Bella ballroom supports New Braunfels flood victims. Donors may give soap, disinfectants, mops, brooms, detergent, charcoal, kitchen and bathroom supplies, and nonperishable items. Monetary gifts accepted at Del Rio National Bank. Sponsors include Sergio Diaz Mario Garcia Reno Luna and Marcos Guajardy with Sheriff Jernigan and the Val Verde County Sheriff's Department.
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la Bella Ballroom
New
del Rio National Bank
Bank Accent
Sergio Diaz
Mario
Mr. G
Garcia
Reno
Real Reno
Luna’ Luna
Marcos ‘Paco’ Guajardy
Dwayne Jernigan
Val Verde County
Sheriffs Department
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Lee Insurance
Texas House
University of California
Inden
Este
Mexico
Alejandra Valdez Cristina Candiola
Susana
Far Left
Sara
Mary
Cristina
New Braunfels
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