Flood devastation leaves Texas families homeless and grieving
San Antonio and surrounding counties face record river floods after weekend storms. Texas Governor Bush plans a flood region tour as federal aid readiness centers on emergency declarations. At least 14 dead including six in San Antonio, with numerous missing and homes destroyed. Names, ages, and locations of victims listed amid ongoing searches across Caldwell and Guadalupe Counties.
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Hepatitis A vaccines set for first graders in Home Start program
San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District will vaccinate all first grade Home Start students against Hepatitis A this week. The two dose series is recommended by state and federal health officials after flood-related concerns. Vaccinations begin 8:30 a.m. at Garfield Elementary on Wednesday and at East Side North Heights on Thursday, with Calderon, Chavira, Lamar, and Buena Vista also scheduled on respective days. Home Start children receive shots Friday at 9 a.m. Information and permission forms go home. written parental authorization is required. The vaccine is free in public schools and volunteer nurses and parents are needed to assist and process forms.
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IRS staff to assist flood victims in Del Rio visit
IRS officials come to Plaza del Sol Mall in Del Rio for two days to help residents and small businesses with flood related tax problems. Kenneth Vargas says the Problem Solving Day runs Monday evening 5 to 6 and Tuesday 10 to 3, primarily from the San Antonio office.
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Fat Albert Plane At Laughlin Air Show Draws Crowds
Hundreds of spectators at Laughlin Air Force Base saw Fat Albert a C-5 cargo plane during Air Amistad 98. The Wings of Blue parachute team and various static displays attracted families with kids lining up for up to forty five minutes to tour the giant aircraft.
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Mood Indigo to Kick Off Firehouse Fantastics at Paul Pong
Mood Indigo performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paul Pong Theatre to launch Firehouse Fantastics season. Joe Romano and Susan Elliott blend folk lyricism with jazz harmony on two part vocals and acoustic guitar. The Non-Toxic Band will entertain over 3,400 students and teachers during the daylight program with a nature friendly set.
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