Del Rio Border Patrol Agent Receives DOJ Public Service Award
Warren Billings supervisory special agent in Del Rio earns a United States Department of Justice public service award for aiding victims and witnesses in United States v. Maria Duenez. The case, spanning Texas and Guatemala, was a joint Border Patrol FBI and DPS effort with Del Rio coordinating largely, reflecting cross agency cooperation.
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Border Patrol
Warren Billings
U.S. Department of Justice
Billings
del Rio
United States
U.S. Border Patrol
F.B.I
Department of Public Safety
U.S
Guatemala
del Rio Border Patrol
Del Rio proposes expanded paratransit and fixed routes plan
Del Rio submits its 1993 update to the Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Plan after City Council approval. The plan outlines several additional fixed routes alongside Queen City Transit current blue yellow and orange routes, with downtown and Laughlin Air Force Base service under study.
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del Rio
Queen City Transit
Laughlin Air Force Base
Chihuahua
San Felipe
Plaza del Sol
Rainbow Transit Company
Norwegian tanker adrift off Mexico with 4000 tons acid
A damaged Norwegian tanker Betulia carrying 4000 tons of sulfuric acid and 300 tons of crude oil broke away from a tug and drifted unmanned about six miles west of Playa Azul in Michoacan. Government troops cleared beaches while navy ships warned away passing vessels. The ship had docked at Lazaro Cardenas and unloaded 5000 tons of acid before being towed out to sea due to a pumping failure.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Playa Azul
Pacific Coast
Michoacan
Navy Department
Lazaro Cardenas
Del Rio Police to Offer Second Peace Officer Academy
Due to high demand the Del Rio Police Department plans a second Basic Peace Officer Course beginning August 9. Training officer Guy Clapton reported over 40 inquiries and visits since the January graduation, with several graduates already employed by Del Rio or other agencies. Those interested may contact the academy at 774-8722.
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The
del Rio Police Department
Peace Officer Academy
del Rio
Clapton
Dual Language Training for San Felipe Teachers
A six day dual language program at the Freshman Campus Library trains about 30 teachers from preK to first grade in English and Spanish instruction. Led by Linda Jackson and Migdelia Ponce with 20 years each, the sessions use bead bars and one to one teaching to build reading math skills and sensorimotor abilities.
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San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School
Jeanette Rodriguez
Lamar Elementary School
Linda Jackson
Migdelia Ponce
Jackson
Ponce
Rosy Villarreal
Chavira Elementary
Chavira
Lamar
Jill Frein
Marta E. Galindo
Little People’s Academy owner shaped by Texas life
Davenport moved to Del Rio in 1969 after marrying a Texan and began teaching and running the Little People’s Academy. She bought the business in 1973, moved it to East 6th Street in 1975, and now oversees 40 students with three teachers in school terms. She prioritizes reading, personal attention, and student growth, while enjoying writing and family life.
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Caroline Davenport
Little People’s Academy
del Rio
Michigan
Davenport
Texas
Cantu Street
East 6Th Street
Raymond
Arthur Staffen
Eric Staffen
Carol Sanderlin
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Peace Officer
Joe San Miguel
Don Tomas
Abby
Gus Garcia
Marta BE
Galindo
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