Runoff election pits Arreola against Gonzalez for Place At Large
Incumbent Eduardo Arreola and challenger Otila Gonzalez head to a runoff today after a May 7 vote gave Gonzalez 40.6 percent to Arreola's 34 percent, with Randy Pohler at 25 percent. Five hundred thirty eight early ballots were cast and polls run 7 am to 7 pm at City Hall District I, Del Rio Civic Center District II, and San Felipe Middle School precincts.
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Del Rio Hosts Second Annual Home Trade Show
Del Rio invites residents to the Civic Center this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. for the second annual Home Trade Show. Sponsored by the News-Herald, Del Rio Bank and Trust, Del Rio National Bank, City of Del Rio, The Border Organization, and Val Verde County, the event connects homeowners with professionals to assist remodeling buying or building.
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Love Laughlin Day celebrates local merchants and staff
Local merchants promote the first Friday of every month as Love Laughlin Day. Employees at Schuler and Schuler Certified Public Accountants wear Love Laughlin T shirts to show support. Photo features Rhonda Giles Bill Schuler Jerry Horne Cindy Schuler Cindy Harrington and Janis Wilson.
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Schuler
Rhonda Giles
Bill Schuler
Jerry Horne
Cindy Schuler
Cindy Harrington
Janis Wilson
County task force seeks state agreement amid possible lawsuit
Val Verde County and Kinney County officials discussed the Amistad Area Task Force with state officials. County attorney Ana Markowski Smith expressed optimism for an amicable grant agreement but warned a suit could follow if negotiations fail. Kinney County leaders raised concerns on program governance and funding, and Kinney commissioners held a separate meeting with no action. The task force site will no longer be located in Val Verde.
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Amistad Area
Ana Markowski Smith
Kinney
del Rio
Carlos Martinez
Smith
Kinney County
Cordelia Mendeke
Freddy Frerich
Tim Ward
Martinez
Adan Munoz
Criminal Justice Division
State of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Task Force
Val Verde County
Customs Officials Seize Pot at Amistad Dam and Del Rio
U S Customs inspectors report two marijuana seizures locally between Monday and Thursday. At Amistad Dam border crossing 22 pounds were found in a spare tire of a 1988 Dodge Dart leading to three arrests Jamie Lozano-Patino Adrian Gonzalez and Juan Torres. At Del Rio port of entry 43 pounds were hidden in side panels of a 1977 Ford Granada detected with the density device Buster and Thumper canine alerts. Manuel Guzman a Dallas resident was later arrested by the Amistad Narcotics Task Force.
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Amistad Narcotics Task Force
del Rio Port of Entry
Thumper
Manuel Guzman
Dallas
Cancer Survivors Celebration Today in Del Rio
Tickets remain for the first Cancer Survivors Celebration in Del Rio set for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ramada Inn. Speakers include Brenda Perez and Gayle Schroeder with entertainment by Jan Pressgrove Ellen Williams and Tom Cole. Contact Marilyn Burr or Pat Wood for details.
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Gayle Schroeder
Val Verde Memorial Hospital
Jan Pressgrove
Ellen Williams
Tom Cole
257 New Citizens Ceremony At Del Rio Civic Center
Two hundred fifty seven people became United States citizens Friday at the Del Rio Civic Center. Fourteen were not sworn in after failing to meet qualifications. Citizens recited the Pledge under U S Magistrate Judge Durwood Edwards.
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U.S
Durwood Edwards
Emma Craig-West
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Cub Scout Pack No
Henry Bonilla
George Marsh
Bonilla
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Santa Padilla Talamantez
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
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Jane Hernandez
Sherry Schmitz
Leslie Schmidt
Harry Gipson
Lavonne Schmidt
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