Del Rio writer competes for Reader's Digest life story prize
John Coti-Diaz of Del Rio recalls his father's love in a 150 word essay submitted to Reader's Digest contest. The grand prize includes publication and $25,000 with 10 runners up at $2,500 each. Entries are voted on by readers via Facebook and winners chosen by editors in December.
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Wreck snarls traffic at port of entry
A crash at the port of entry involved a pickup under a tractor-trailer and blocked traffic for over two hours. The Del Rio Fire and Rescue team extricated the driver, who was hospitalized in Val Verde Regional Medical Center and later transferred to a San Antonio hospital. Their condition was not known this morning.
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Casa de la Cultura marks 30th anniversary in community arts work
The El Comite Cultural Del Pueblo Inc. known as Casa de la Cultura celebrates 30 years since starting in the early 1980s by washing cars and selling barbecue to fund youth programs. Diana Abrego recalls a rough path from neighborhood gatherings to a lasting organization serving children.
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Texas Tea Party pushes immigration bill in Austin
A coalition of Texas Tea Party activists pressed Gov. Rick Perry in the Capitol urging him to revive stricter immigration measures. They seek an executive order or a special session to grant police broader powers to inquire about citizenship, arguing Texas should act like Alabama and Arizona rather than rely on the federal government.
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Lake Meredith cut as Texas drought drains supply
The Canadian River Municipal Water Authority near Amarillo votes to stop using Lake Meredith due to drought leaving the lake far below needed levels for its half‑million customers. Officials warn peak demand may stress the remaining supply next summer.
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