Del Rio Lake Amistad Bass Tournament praised by Ray Murski
Anglers gathered for Texas State Bass Tournament awards at Del Rio Civic Center after days of practice on Lake Amistad. Meridian's Ray Murski called the lake one of Texas best kept secrets as locals hosted the event amid the World's Oldest Bass Fishing Tournament. The report also notes broader census redistricting debates and awards for You Can Count On Me author Kenneth Lonergan.
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Meridian
Ray Murski
del Rio Civic Center
Amistad
Beverly Hills
Calif
Kenneth Lonergan
Writers Guild of America
Lonergan
Guild
WGA
New York
Arreola Opens Fourth Year as Del Rio CISD School Board President
In a Del Rio News Herald interview, Al Arreola discusses returning to the board, the district's state, and student challenges. He notes his fourth year, reelection, and that he represents all seven members. He praises Superintendent Dr Joseph Lopez for curriculum focus and staff morale, calling the year smooth and productive.
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Santana High School
San Diego
The
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Arreola
San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School
Joseph Lopez
Lopez
Appraisal district investigation continues in Val Verde County
The district attorney Fred Hernandez says the ongoing inquiry into the Val Verde County Appraisal District Office finances covers 1997 through 2000. An independent review by Hardin & Newsome found 154000 in payroll taxes collected but unpaid, 81000 in IRS penalties and interest, plus unverified checks to former chief appraiser Buster Vernor, who resigned in 2000.
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63Rd Judicial District
Fred Hernandez
Texas Ranger
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del Rio
Hardin & Newsome
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Financial Review
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Vernor
School Board to Meet Thursday in Del Rio District
The San Felipe Del Rio School District board schedules a special meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the District Administrative Office Board Room to discuss closed session items including attorney consultations, real property, contracts, investigations, personnel, security, student discipline, and witness exclusions. The agenda also covers superintendent evaluation forms and the appointment of new hires and assignments presented by Ann Ozuna.
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District Administrative Office Board
Memorial Drive
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Drury Couple Marks 40 Years In Texas Birthday Event
James and Carl Ann Drury celebrated over four decades of marriage during Texas Independence Day activities hosted by the Whitehead Memorial Museum and community sponsors. Drury, famed for The Virginian, attended the Texas Birthday Party along with local residents.
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Carl Ann Drury
Texas
Whitehead Memorial Museum
James Drury
Del Rio Adopts Cafeteria Plan for City Employees
Del Rio City Council approves a Health Care Flexible Spending Account under section 125 to let employees choose pretax benefits. The plan caps benefits at $2,000 per employee and is administered by All Benefit Consultants, Inc. It preserves the group health plan and allows pretax premium payments, with examples showing monthly take-home increases and annual savings, though unused funds revert to the city coffers.
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City of del Rio
Frances F. Rodriguez
All Benefit Consultants, Inc
Rodriguez
Governor proclaims Texas Severe Storm Awareness Week
Gov Rick Perry designates Severe Storm Awareness Week with Del Rio Fire and Rescue promoting public readiness. Assistant Chief John Sheedy says wider information saves lives when disasters strike. DPS notes citizen preparation protects lives and property from tornadoes floods and storms.
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Rick Perry
del Rio
Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management
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