18 May 1981
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1981
Page
1
A fragmentary notice describes a 8 o'clock covered dish supper hosted by the American Odncer Society at the John Rowland Com at 40.W Martin Stone. Attendees will follow the meal with remarks and group activities.
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated School District holds a public meeting at 7:00 in the administrative offices to discuss personnel costs and district finances ahead of potential unification. Attorney Poole will report on progress as the district plans action and business matters in Texas.
Residents recall the day the mountain blew as ash covered streets and homes in Herculaneum. People wore air filter masks, sidewalks were swept repeatedly, and life returned to near normal with reminders of the disaster. Satellite clinics target measles immunizations for infants and follow-up care continues as authorities urge precautions.
Rog Community alltree wills reports on developing a downtown cultural center at Municipal Building 108 Broadway Ann Brown executive director of Genre ecomile City task force outlines plans for central city cultural and socio economic development. Paul Poag outlines renovation efforts for Rita Theatre Majestic Empire and Riverwalk with operating policy discussions. Attendees hear updates and future steps from the Del Rio committee.
The forecast calls for mild to warm conditions with highs near 100 Tuesday and 80s to 90s later in the week. Lows in the 60s, winds mainly northerly, weather staying fair and windy in the Panhandle and Grande Valley regions.
A historical survey traces immigration to Texas from other states and Mexico from 1821 onward. It notes open borders until 1917, the bracero program from 1942 to 1964, shifts during World War II, and major deportations 1931–1934. Estimates exceed several million illegal aliens. several states pursue penalties while federal action remains uncertain.
Fragmentary notes show mentions of Clayton and Speaker Day with praise for a legislator. Other lines reference tribute money and unclear names, suggesting a political discussion on redistricting and acknowledgments, but details remain incomplete and names unclear.
Brackettville plans a May 29 commencement at the stadium to cap four years of study. About 35 seniors will graduate with processional music by the band and remarks by the salutatorian.
Ten seniors will graduate at Comstock High School in a 0 p.m. commencement in the school gym. The program includes invocation, an honored keynote, and awards presented by Superintendent Kilroy Otte. Diane Hinoje will give the benediction as the eight-grade senior aids in the ceremony.
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