Walter Reed patient Alan Babin Jr honored with fundraiser
Pfc. Alan R. Babin Jr. injured in Iraq on March 31 remains at Walter Reed Army Hospital, with a projected eight to 12 month stay. Grandparents in Del Rio work at Laughlin AFB. parents stay at bedside. A fund named Alan Rabin Jr. Fund at First State Bank Central Texas in Round Rock invites contributions to offset expenses.An Armed Forces Day event at Plaza del Sol Mall features displays by Laughlin AFB units, canine demos, military uniforms, and JROTC drill. Weather notes report 108 in San Angelo, 106 in Wink, 105 in Dryden withSouth Texas outlook for mostly cloudy skies and possible evening storms.
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Alan R. Babin Jr
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington, D.C
Paulette Babin
Rick
del Rio
Laughlin Air Force Base
Babin
Rosalinda
Alain R. Babin Sr
Alan Jr
Plaza del Sol
Real Armed Services
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Texas
San Angelo
Wink
Dryden
South Texas
Val Verde County Opens Emergency Children’s Shelter in Del Rio
After nearly three years, the Val Verde County Emergency Children’s Shelter near Del Rio opens its 16 bed, 24 hour facility for children up to 17. The project enlisted Wackenhut Trustees Ruben Lascano and local volunteers who renovated the former fire station into nine bedrooms, a nursery, library, computer room, two baths, and a kitchen with rooms themed by local groups. Children may stay up to 30 days, with donations from private citizens and businesses fueling operations.
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Val Verde County
Carolina Gonzalez Ortiz
Wackenhut Correctional Corp
Ruben Lascano
del Rio
Guy Clapton
Martha Gonzalez
Sandra Moncada
News-Herald
Brian Argabright
Del Rio Restores Historic Whistle Stop at Transportation Center
The Del Rio Transportation Center on Ogden Street has been cleaned, painted, and renovated with staff moving in during March. Elsa Reyes, Director of Transportation, notes the historic depot recalls Del Rio’s rail era when the Texas and New Orleans Railroad first connected the town, drawing travelers including soldiers and presidents.
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del Rio
Mississippi
Ogden Street
South Main Street
Elsa Reyes
City of
Texas & New Orleans Railroad
Doug Brandaway
Ws-Herald
Bill Sontag
del Rio Transportation Center
Saltillo
Southern Pacific
Garcia sworn in as U.S. Magistrate in Del Rio Division
Victor Roberto Garcia was sworn in as the new U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Del Rio Division of the Western District of Texas after being selected from 28 candidates. U.S. District Judge Alia Moses Ludlum led the ceremony and praised Garcia, who is a Del Rio attorney, as several local dignitaries attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Herald
Karen Gleason
Victor Roberto Garcia
U.S
del Rio
Western District of Texas
Alia Moses Ludlum
Garcia
Aidee
U.S. District Court
del Rio Division
Western District of
Texas
Ludlum
George Thurmond
Dennis Green
Val Verde
Sergio Gonzalez
James Simmonds
Mike L. Fernandez
Uvalde
Rogelio Mufioz
Gallego urges Texas House to drop redistricting
Texas State Representative Pete Gallego criticizes Speaker Craddick for prioritizing redistricting over key issues. He argues lawmakers should address school finance, budget gaps, insurance costs, and property taxes, not Delays partisan agenda. Gallego notes Texas faces a $10 billion shortfall and high homeowners insurance rates.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma
Pete P. Gallego
Alpine
Tom Craddick
Texas House
Tom Delay
Austin
Rep. Gallego
House
Texas
Howev
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Pfc
Michael Tevington
U.s.army
Christina and
Mary Tevington
Baghdad
Lundy
Alan Rabin Jr
First State Bank Central
Armed Forces
Benjamin
LOTTO
Val
Garcia Sworn In
Associated Press
Chente Quintanilla
Okla
Texas Capitol
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