Del Rio Briefs Chronicle Local Crime And Elections
Del Rio police investigate an aggravated armed robbery at a Foster Street grocery with two suspects sought after a knife was shown. Also noted are Fiesta de Amistad parade signups, Recall Election polling details, Red Cross wine tasting for disaster relief, and a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals recusal request following a capital murder conviction opinion referencing nonexisting testimony.
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Center Court
Plaza del Sol Mall
del Rio
American Red Cross
Pecan Street
del Rio Area
Fort, Worth, Texas
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Del Rio Council Approves Police Fire Wage Increase and Budget Action
The Del Rio City Council approved a wage increase for police officers and firefighters by a unanimous 6-0 vote. Funding comes from general fund adjustments, with a $525,000 payroll allocation, plus a 1 percent raise for department heads and 2.5 percent for other staff. The tax rate was set at 0.042519 and maintenance expenditures funded. New holidays include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day.
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del Rio
Kennedy
del Rio Civic Center
Rene Luna
Otila Gonzalez
Robert Garza
Dora G. Alcala
Efrain Valdez
Rudy Chapa
Randy Pohler
Garza
Gonzalez
Martin Luther King Jr
Cycling couple to cover the globe on bicycles
Steve and Linda Hudek, a couple in their 50s who insist they are in their 20s, pedal east through Del Rio on a three year around the world tour. They left San Diego on Sept 2, plan to reach Europe and Asia, with a side trip to Australia, then return through Alaska to San Diego. They quit nursing and design work to travel, saying their future is in God’s hands and there may be missionary opportunities along the way. Local drivers are advised to give them space and a friendly toot.
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Hudeks
Steve
Linda
San Diego
Jacksonville
Europe
Asia
Australia
U.S
Alaska
Hudek
News-Herald
Ross Parsons
Linda Hudek
del Rio
Del Rio Wins State Tourism Conference Bid
Del Rio will host the Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus TACVB Conference 2002 attracting about 200 attendees for at least three days. Each conventioneer is expected to spend about 150 dollars daily, bringing an estimated 90 000 dollars to the local economy and boosting Texas tourism as a key growth sector.
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Susan Cottle Leonard
del Rio
TACVB
Texas Monthly Magazine
Dixie Flags
Texas
T&c Department
Del Rio Bid Aims to Welcome Big Tourism Convention
The Texas Department of Economic Development notes Del Rio’s bid on a major convention against Amarillo Abilene and Midland. Destination spending reaches 36.98 million with 7.48 million in tourism earnings and 800 related jobs. Local taxes total 650 thousand and state taxes 2.67 million. Planning involves the entire city as officials stress publicity value and city assets.
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del Rio
Tourist & Convention Department
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Abilene
Midland
T&c Department
Abortion foes vow to fight FDA RU-486 approval
Washington AP report says opponents call RU-486 baby poison and vow to continue opposition as FDA approves the abortion pill. Supporters led by Vice President Gore argue the decision prioritizes women’s health and rights. The pill, developed in France, is already used in multiple countries.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
France
Britain
China
FDA
Texas
George W. Bush
Europe
Bush Campaign
Bush
White House
al Gore
George Bush
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San Felipe Middle School
ABC
San Antonio
Queen City
Texas Department OF Economic i AgaReat
GMIDS
Val Verde County
Pill
Citizens Against Recall
Randy Stitts
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