BP Agent Killed in Eagle Pass Shootout
An off duty U S Border Patrol agent and a second man died after a domestic dispute Monday afternoon in Eagle Pass. Dozens of shots rang out as the fight escalated. Alejandro Acevedo, 29, died after surgery at Fort Duncan Medical Center. The Border Patrol agent did not survive. He died of cardiac arrest. authorities said.
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Alejandro Acevedo
Fort Duncan Medical Center
Border Patrol
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Bear sightings near Del Rio school trigger two-hour search
Two bear sightings on Del Rio's west side Monday night prompted a two-hour search by law enforcement and a state game warden. Senior Officer Jake Garza said a caller near Dr Lonnie Green Elementary School reported a bear along the fence line by the school at about 8 pm.
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del Rio
Salary uproar over district pay adjustments sparks board meeting
Public clash at San Felipe Del Rio CISD board meeting over salary adjustments based on perceived discrepancies led to rescinding the changes after two hours behind closed doors. Board member Joe David Zuniga opposed the measure as his wife was among recipients. The board unanimously approved a district wide salary study by the Texas Association of School Boards. Cooper noted reviews occur when employees request reevaluation of their positions.
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Kelt Cooper
San Felipe del Rio
CISD
Joe David Zuniga
Ceive
Texas Association of School Boards
Cooper
Mountains to be managed by TSUS for conservation and access
The Texas State University System will take control of the Christmas Mountains in West Texas, benefiting Sul Ross State University in Alpine and Rio Grande College students. Land Commissioner Patterson and TSUS Chancellor McCall announced the transfer to conserve the rugged area and use it as an outdoor classroom and laboratory, while preserving hunters’ access to about 9,269 acres near Big Bend National Park. The move involves all eight TSUS institutions, from Lamar University to Sam Houston.
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Texas State University System
Sul Ross State University
Alpine
Rio Grande College
TSUS
Mike Wintemute
Texas
Jerry Patterson
Tsus System
Brian McCall
West
University System
Patterson
Big Bend National Park
McCall
University
Lamar University
Beaumont
Sam Houston
Board approves step pay increases for teachers and staff
San Felipe Del Rio CISD board votes unanimously to grant a district wide step pay increase for teachers and staff. Superintendent Keit Cooper notes improved finances after earlier dire fund balance projections. Interim CFO Yanakany Valdez says the raise will cost about 1.118 million this year, largely from the fund balance.
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San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School
Keit Cooper
Cooper
Yanakany Valdez
Valdez
J.P. Sanchez
Roberto Chavira
10000 Rounds Seized at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
CBP officers at Eagle Pass seized 10,000 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition hidden in a Ford Windstar during an outbound examination on Sept 18 at the Eagle Pass International Bridge. The 26-year-old U.S. citizen driver was handed to ICE-HSI for further investigation. This marks the largest single ammunition seizure at Eagle Pass in FY2011.
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Eagle Pass
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
CBP
Eagle Pass Port of Entry
Eagle Pass International Bridge
U.S
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Homeland — Security
Ice-Hsi
Cynthia O. Rodriguez
del Rio
Rich Tax Rates Defy Obama Claim
Obama argues millionaires pay lower rates than secretaries, but data from private and government sources show the wealthiest pay much higher taxes on average. The article contrasts presidential framing with actual tax burdens and cites varying data sources.
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Washington
Barack Obama
America
Obama
Repeal of gay ban ends 18-year military ban
The military repealed the 18-year ban on openly gay service members effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT. President Obama said the change allows personnel to no longer lie about their identity while Pentagon leaders certify it will not affect recruitment or combat readiness. Some in Congress oppose the repeal despite assurances.
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Barack Obama
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