Record turnout as Val Verde County opens early voting
Voters pour into the Val Verde County Courthouse at 8 a.m. for early voting in the November general election. County Clerk Maria Elena Cardenas praised a record turnout of 374 and noted extended weekend hours through Oct 29 to ease the election day rush. Ballot absentee mailouts for military and civilian voters have set a new record.
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Medicare offsets Social Security check increase
Washington reports that over 47 million Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.7 percent cost of living adjustment next year starting in January. Higher Medicare premiums will absorb much of the gain, with the average retiree seeing a modest net rise and premiums rising by 11.60 dollars monthly to a record dollar amount.
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Del Rio Struggles With Flu Vaccine Shortage
Del Rio faces a shortage as the TDH clinic has no vaccine while two other city sites still hold limited doses. Public health tech Juanita Sandoval notes uncertainty about future shipments. Local clinics report small vaccine stocks, with Family Care Clinic and United Medical Centers each mentioning limited supplies and ongoing patient concerns.
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Amanda Perez Crowned Miss San Felipe Exes
Amanda Perez daughter of Ricardo and Leticia Perez won the Miss San Felipe Exes title on Sunday night. She also captured best in fashion wear and best overall interview. First runner-up Sabrina Musquiz won Miss Congeniality, with Brenda Garza second runner-up, Leah Lizette Luna third runner-up, and Norma Martinez best in evening gown. Coronation set for November 13 at the Black and White Ball.
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