Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Place for City
The city enacts Stage 1 of its Water Conservation Plan encouraging residents to voluntarily limit outdoor water use. Irrigation should occur between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m with minimal runoff. A daily watering schedule ties days to street address digits, with specific digits allocated per weekday.
Del Rio CTE program showcased at chamber luncheon
Del Rio High School CTE director Roger Gonzalez highlighted the program’s shift from the old vocational department. Two student ambassadors described preparing for high demand, high skill careers with a pathway that ties to House Bill 5 and TEA goals, aiming for diplomas with certificates.
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Ebola travel ban debate heats up in Congress
Republican lawmakers call for an outright travel ban from West Africa as fear over Ebola grows. The White House favors other measures while officials expand monitoring from Texas to Ohio. President Obama contemplates appointing a single official to lead the response. Health officials in Texas tighten monitoring of health workers in contact with the infected.
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Water contamination found in three subdivisions near Laughlin AFB
Texas health officials report contamination in over half the water samples from Escondido Estates Rancho Del Rio and Rise Estates east of Laughlin AFB. County Commissioner Ramiro Ramon said the condition is a public health nuisance and a safe water project will proceed faster. He announced the October county court meeting update detailing final state test results and a trip to Austin to discuss the project.
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Justice of the Peace Pet. 3 candidates in Del Rio forum
About 120 residents of Del Rio and Val Verde County attended a forum for three contested offices in the upcoming November general election. Republican Pat Cole and Democrat Al Padilla faced off for Justice of the Peace Pet. 3 as Laura Allen and Efrain Valdez competed for Val Verde County Judge and Robert Cadena and F. David Ortiz for 83rd Judicial District Judge. The event, hosted by the Del Rio Chamber groups, featured intro remarks, four questions, and closing statements.
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