Del Rio seeks chief as 15 applicants surface
Fifteen Del Rio Police Department officers apply for chief of police job. Efrain Favela and Stephen Berg are among the applicants. one candidate, David de Luna, has withdrawn. The process follows Manny Herrera’s removal in January. Berg’s extensive background spans the Air Force, DRPD roles, degrees in criminal justice and psychology. Favela, DRPD lieutenant, has long service and a civil suit against the city. Other named applicants include Brungardt Cantrell and Wiborg with varied police leadership histories.
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City not rushing chief decision in Del Rio Police post
Del Rio City Manager Rafael Castillo Jr said he has only glanced at chief applicant files and is not rushing the selection. He, Personnel Director Lucia Gray and Acting Interim Police Chief David L. Morgan have reviewed applications but not discussed the process yet. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, TCLEOSE eligibility, 10 years in police work, and at least six years in executive leadership.
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Reader Survey invites Del Rio News-Herald readers to weigh quality
The staff of the Del Rio News-Herald asks readers for feedback on writing and content. A reader survey will appear in tomorrow's issue, seeking opinions on writers, topics, and quality, with a March 26 deadline for submission.
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Controversy at Val Verde Historical Commission meet
At the Whitehead Memorial Museum a bare quorum debated the Harlow house fate. Library officials and county library board members sparred over a petition to remove the old building, once a library annex, now damaged and mold infested.
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Candidate profiles sought for Del Rio mayor and council
The Del Rio News Herald invites candidates for Mayor and City Council and for the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District board to submit a written profile and photo for front page publication. Deadlines are 5 p.m. March 31 for announcements and April 15 for printing. Announcements run Mon through Sat, one per day, with optional photo.
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