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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2000
Page
1
Atlantis accelerates toward the International Space Station on a long distance moving mission from Space Center Houston. AP reports the shuttle’s progress as it heads to join the orbiting base, with full coverage promised on page I.
A Chicago Tribune investigation finds poorly trained or overwhelmed nurses cause thousands of deaths and injuries annually in U S hospitals. See full story, page 5A.
In Fort Worth Texas the Wedgwood Baptist Church shows signs of healing nearly a year after a mass shooting left eight dead and seven wounded. Bloodstained pews have been replaced and bullet ridden hallways patched while a small hole in a side sanctuary door remains as a quiet marker.
Ray Vasquez, a Del Rio native and Korean War era Navy veteran, is welcomed as the new real estate agent for RE/MAX Del Rio. See full story, page 6A.
Brown Plaza Association readies three day festival with parade on Sept 14 from San Felipe Street to Garza and Barron, booth fun for kids, rides, and a musical lineup. Mayor Alcala to attend, consulate guest to honor Mexico independence. Food and fireworks restricted. alcohol banned in EPA booths. Mexical home entry decor urged.
Agenda items include annexation of Ruben Chavira Elementary for fire protection by the city, a new city manager search process led by Juanita Barrera, and several reports. Fire chief Harold Bean will address the county fire protection agreement. The meeting also covers insurance, an alternate election judge, a juvenile investigator grant, and bids for Casa de la Cultura remodeling.
Val Verde County Commissioners Court holds a 9 a.m. Monday session in the second floor courtroom to discuss five local colonias for the TDHCA Colonia Initiatives Program and vote on action. The agenda includes ratifying a lease with the George Carden Circus for the county fairgrounds and considering incorporation of Lake Amistad township along with bids for janitorial services and other items.
The Del Rio Civic Center hosts the Taste of Home Cooking School on Tuesday September 19 with home economist Margaret McCutcheon showing ingredients and techniques. Attendees receive a free cookbook and gift bag, plus door prize drawings, as tickets sell for four dollars plus a non perishable item. Doors open 5 30 p m and the show starts 7 p m at Del Rio News Herald offices 2205 Bedell Ave.
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