Cloud seeding funds approved in Val Verde County
Val Verde County Commissioners Court approved a 45 000 one time funding increase for a local cloud seeding program to run in Val Verde Maverick and Kinney counties. The plan shifts cost from external contractors to local operation with two aircraft a radar unit and a meteorologist staff funded by multiple entities including the state and counties.
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Sheriff Jernigan Receives Large Asset Forfeiture Check
Val Verde County Sheriff A O Wayne Jernigan accepted the largest check the office has ever received for its role in drug smuggling busts. U S Customs officials and staff of U S Rep Henry Bonilla presented two mock checks totaling nearly 121 00 in a ceremony at the sheriff's office. Leonard Lindheim of Customs praised the teamwork and results of the investigations.
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A. O'Wayne Jernigan
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U.S. Customs Service
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Henry Bonilla
Jernigan
Office of Investigations
Jeff Casey
Customs Service
David Wharton
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Operation Graduation gearing up at Del Rio High School
Del Rio High School prepares for Operation Graduation on May 26 at the Del Rio Civic Center. About 5 of 8 students plan to attend, with a safe, substance free all night event featuring prizes including cameras, watches, college money, and possibly a computer. The 10 pm to 6 am program offers games, food, dancing, and door prizes, with attendance via registration and a guest policy.
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del Rio Civic Center
Vanessa Sanchez
Rita Daniels
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A City Election Grips Queue of 3,359 Votes for Mayor and Council
City Secretary Jayne Douglas labels turnout grim as 3,359 of 18,406 registered voters cast ballots in the Saturday city election. District I reported 710 of 5,698 votes at City Hall, District II 1,077 of 7,490 at Del Rio Civic Center, and District III 705 of 5,218 at the 7th grade campus. Early voting totaled 867 ballots. Efrain Valdez ran unopposed in District III. Dora Alcala to become the first woman mayor with Rudy Chapa, Robert Garza, and Valdez joining the council.
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Douglas
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del Rio Civic Center
Efrain Valdez
Dora Alcala
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Robert Garza
Valdez
Arizona seeks Mexico's view on border problems
Rep. Jim Kolbe says Arizona wants Mexican officials to visit and see the impact of illegal immigration firsthand. Mexico objects to ranchers detaining crossers and may sue. Arizona cities report crime and safety concerns as diplomats mull a bilateral immigration talks subcommittee.
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Mexico
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Heat wave peaks from Texas to New England
A spring heat wave drives highs into the 90s and 100s from Texas to New England. Abilene posts 102 degrees as utilities stress, Red Cross hands out water, and power firms urge conservation amid maintenance outages. Highs reach 91 in New York City Central Park, tying a 1936 record.
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Motorcycle crash on U S 277 South injures rider
EMT personnel and a Sheriff's Deputy assist Mike Bowman after a windbreaker snag in a saddle bag caused a fishtail and crash on U S 277 South around 4 30 p m Monday witnesses say Bowman was treated and released at Val Verde Regional Medical Center according to the nursing supervisor
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Carlos Cardenas
Sheriff's
Mike Bowman
U.S. 277 South
Bowman
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
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