Del Rio sets May rainfall record amid Mardi flood surge
Del Rio officials report a May rainfall record of 6.5 inches in 12 hours as a sudden downpour flooded low water crossings and forced opening of the Del Rio Civic Center for evacuees. Creeks rose, crossings were blocked, and residents faced closures while law enforcement warned motorists.
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School Board Meeting Heats Insurance Debate Tonight
The board votes 5-2 to hire First Financial Capital of Houston to review insurance options, weighing continuing with the Texas Association of School Boards plan or seeking a new policy. April 2001 actions set premium changes with district covering 200, leaving employees paying 56 to 368 depending on coverage. See INSURANCE, P. 3A.
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First Financial Capital Corporation of Houston
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May flood disrupts Del Rio landmarks and services
May downpour drenched Del Rio causing widespread street flooding and damages to the Whitehead Memorial Museum including the blacksmith shop exhibit room and the Perry Store building War Room. Insurance settlements are delayed while the Val Verde County Library closed early at 3 pm. A San Felipe ISD bus sank into a street sink hole at 14th Street and Avenue G while the driver remained unharmed.
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