Victims shelter eyed for April opening in Del Rio
The safe status of the building to host a domestic violence victims shelter in Val Verde County prompts organizers to target an April opening. Quad Counties Council, contracted to run the shelter, held a Feb. 26 inauguration at Casa De La Cultura with over 120 attendees. Simon Sotelo praised the turnout as evidence of the community’s commitment and urged continued support.
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Abbott aims to break Bush Hispanic vote record in Texas race
In a border region battle, Greg Abbott set a goal to win more Hispanic support than George W. Bush did in 1998 while Wendy Davis faced a weak primary challenge. Abbott avoided commenting on his rival as Davis built a national profile with a strong party apparatus after clinching the Democratic nomination.
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County clerk deflects blame over ballot machine training
Val Verde County Clerk Generosa Ramon says the county bears no responsibility for training gaps in the Moos optical scanning voting machines. Republican chairwoman Anna Chapman notes training occurred only in September despite six GOP candidates. Results were delayed after the Democratic primary with 28 candidates.
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Russia backs Crimea secession bid and welcomes region
Russia publicly supports Crimea’s bid to secede from Ukraine and join the Russian Federation. Valentina Matvienko said Crimea would be welcomed as an equal subject if the referendum on March 16 passes. About 60 percent of Crimea’s residents identify as Russian. Riotous crowds in Moscow and Crimean lawmakers fuel the crisis as Obama deems the move a violation of international law.
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