State takes control of local credit union
Texas Credit Union Department seized TPEA 5 on February 10 citing imprudent lending policies and related factors. Credit union stakeholders report the move links to the Victorian Tearoom’s collapse, which closed two weeks after the takeover. All February loan payments were reportedly paid in full.
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TPEA
Texas Credit Union
Harold Feeney
Texas Credit Union Department
Victorian Tearoom, Inc
Victorian Tea Room site becomes tavern after takeover
An old building erected in 1999 now operates as a tavern after The Victorian Tea Room ceased reopening. Litigation over Tearoom finances continues as a major debtor hints at bankruptcy, while regulators remove the TPEA board and bank management and appoint an NCUA conservator overseeing the share insurance fund.
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News-Herald
Carlos Cardenas
TPEA
Credit Union Department
National Credit Union Administration
NCUA
National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund
Firefighter rookie school trains six Del Rio students
Six students attend the Del Rio Fire and Rescue Department training program led by Training Chief Fred Knoll. The course covers knot tying, fire suppression, and the development of fire departments from Benjamin Franklin to present day Del Rio. One student will join Uvalde Fire, another will work with Val Verde Rural, and four already join Del Rio.
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del Rio Fire and Rescue Department
Fred Knoll
Garza Lane
United States
Benjamin Franklin
del Rio
Uvalde Fire Department
The
Val Verde Rural
Acquaintances recall Sells during Del Rio carnival stay
Debra Palmer and Eddie, both carnival workers, recall Tommy Lynn Sells during his Del Rio visit in March 1998. They describe him as calm and educated despite a drinking problem and temper. Sells later admitted drinking as he faced capital murder and attempted murder charges tied to Kaylene Harris and Krystal Surles attacks.
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Debra Palmer
Palmer
Tommy Lynn Sells
del Rio
Sells
Kaylene Harris
Krystal Surles
Harris
Eddie
O.k
Carnie
Val Verde
Bob Perry
Perry
DPS says Yes to Women Officers Campaign Launch
The Texas Department of Public Safety kicks off a campaign to boost female trooper applicants from March 12 to March 18. Recruit booths will appear in malls statewide with new materials and slogans to attract women who may not have considered law enforcement. The next academy starts September 18 in Austin with out of state applications due April 7 and in state packets due April 24.
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DPS
Col
Thomas A. Davis Jr
Austin
Curly Colquitt
Txdps
State
San Antonio
Houston
Garland
Waco
Temple
Lubbock
Amarillo
Harlingen
McAllen
Corpus Christi
Victoria
Laredo
Pendergrass seeks election to 83rd District Judge seat
Judge Carl Pendergrass announces candidacy for the 83rd District Judge seat. Appointed Oct 29, 1999 by Gov. Bush after a lengthy screening, he has 30 years of legal practice and served as Val Verde County attorney. The 83rd District covers Pecos, Reagan, Terrell, Upton and Val Verde counties.
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Carl Pendergrass
83Rd Judicial District
George W. Bush
Pendergrass
83Rd
Pecos
Reagan
Terrell
Upton
Val Verde
Texas A & M Univer
Carol H. Pendergrass
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Tea Room
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Sports Asian
Qpen
Bianca Sancic
News Herald
Carlos Cardenas Jr
del Rio Fire and Rescue Training Academy
Edgar Escobedo
Randy Frank
David Villareal
Alberto Rodriguez
Vidal Alonzo
See Sells
Lotto
Texas
Maser
LA Mavens
Coulson
Lauren Brown
Whitehead Memorial Museum
Jcpenney
Hanes Hosiery
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