Spring Break Fever and Arts Awards Highlight Week
Spring break fever grips teens as they roam city streets and cruise main drag while parents monitor. The Texas Cultural Trust Council names first Texas Medal of Arts winners for a March 20 ceremony in Austin to fund arts education. In Lake Placid, Rene Spies of Germany won the World Cup two man bobsled finale, edging Landis Prusis of Latvia by 0.45 seconds as the U S team earns respect.
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AUSTIN- The _ Texas Cultural Trust Council
Austin
Paramount Theatre
Texas
Lake Placid
N.Y
United States
Rene Spies
Franz Lagmeister
Landis Prusis
Latvia
Spies
Expansion proposed for hospital
Linda S Johnson reports on Val Verde Regional Medical Center planning a 12.5 million dollar renovation and expansion to meet regional growth. The project, slated to begin May 29, 2001, will add outpatient friendly changes, new spaces, and expanded emergency and ICU capacity for Val Verde Kinney and Edwards counties.
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Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Val Verde
Kinney
Edwards
VVRMC
Dolan Falls Preserve offers rugged foray near Del Rio
The Dolan Falls Preserve in northern Val Verde County serves as a relaxing oasis with spring fed creeks and limestone cliffs. Stewards Jim and Ben Harrison host scientists and volunteers year round while tours and field work highlight flora and fauna. The preserve adjoins Devil's River State Natural Area and is accessible via Dolan Falls Road north of Del Rio with variable backcountry roads.
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Nature Conservancy
Dolan Falls
Val Verde County
Jim
Ben Harrison
Devil’s River State Natural Area
del Rio
Loma Alta
Dolan Falls Preserve
Commissioners Court agenda highlights Val Verde meeting
The Val Verde County Commissioners Court meets Monday at 9 a.m. with pay to Wackenhut and early paychecks discussed. Updates on courthouse landscaping, 911 operations, historical commission, child welfare board nominees, flood control funding match, and fairgrounds committee appointments are on the docket.
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Frank Lowe
Wackenhut
Val Verde
Historical Commission
Roberto Chavira Jr
SMI
Colonia
Ricardo Luna
Val Verde County
Frank Coronado
San Felipe
Annual St Patrick's Day Rally Starts Friday
The Del Rio Gypsy MC hosts a three day St Patrick's Day Rally March 16 18 at the Elks Lodge near San Felipe Country Club with a warmup party March 16 and a USA Mexico Poker Run on Saturday. Sunday includes CMA services and attendees must pre register with Moose at 830 768 2252 or 70moose excite com ticket prices and entry rules noted.
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St. Patrick’s
Moose
Excite.com
del Rio Gypsys
Gypsy M/C Inc
Val Verde County
Relay for Life to Preview Hospitality Tent in Del Rio
The Del Rio Chapter of the American Cancer Society invites survivors to participate in the 7th Annual Relay for Life at Ram Stadium on Wildcat Drive. The 24 hour event begins with a 6 p.m. survivors lap and opening ceremony, with a new Hospitality Tent for participants and check in at 5 p.m.
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U.S
del Rio
American Cancer Society
Ram Stadium
Wildcat Drive
Alia Moses Ludlum
Relay For Life
Ludlum
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Jacobus
Commissioners Court
Mike L. Fernandez
Texas Water Development Board
St. Patrick’s Day
News-Herald
Rosa Delgado
Sabrina Pesia
Alexander
Delores San Miguel
Barbara Sumpter
San Felipe Lions Hut
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