 Spring has arrived and the question ponders through: “What to do?” Normally it would be easy to say just to hang around with family and friends, but from there where do you go besides a restaurant with a good meal. In Del Rio believe it or not has many things to offer the family. From its beautiful man-made lake Del Rio also provides its natural springs and community entertainment.
If you head out about 11 miles on 90 West, Amistad Lake will appear in sight. Amistad Lake is great this time of year with many campgrounds throughout the lake, you can bring your family and friends for an outdoors adventure by renting local boats. Also many bass tournaments take way during this season. So if you keep your eyes opened you will be able to spot a professional angler practicing for the next tournament. In the Mid-South of Del Rio you will come across San Felipe Creek which has many parks along the way. These parks give access to families to enjoy its natural surroundings with areas to swim and have family cookouts while the children enjoy the jungle gyms. The San Felipe Creek has always been a place for family and friends to enjoy Del Rio’s weather. In 1308 South Main Street stop by and visit the Whitehead Memorial Museum. They will be having many events throughout the whole year. There you will learn historical details and experience the roots of San Felipe in its day and how it has become Del Rio. There are many things to do around Del Rio, but to be informed stay attentive of local media. So don’t forget to take advantage of all the events, natural surroundings, and Lake Amistad. You will enjoy yourself so prepare yourself to take your family and friends.  By Juan Padilla.
Spring has arrived and the question ponders through: “What to do?” Normally it would be easy to say just to hang around with family and friends, but from there where do you go besides a restaurant with a good meal. In Del Rio believe it or not has many things to offer the family. From its beautiful man-made lake Del Rio also provides its natural springs and community entertainment. If you head out about 11 miles on 90 West, Amistad Lake will appear in sight. Amistad Lake is great this time of year with many campgrounds throughout the lake, you can bring your family and friends for an outdoors adventure by renting local boats. Also many bass tournaments take way during this season. So if you keep your eyes opened you will be able to spot a professional angler practicing for the next tournament. In the Mid-South of Del Rio you will come across San Felipe Creek which has many parks along the way. These parks give access to families to enjoy its natural surroundings with areas to swim and have family cookouts while the children enjoy the jungle gyms. The San Felipe Creek has always been a place for family and friends to enjoy Del Rio’s weather. In 1308 South Main Street stop by and visit the Whitehead Memorial Museum. They will be having many events throughout the whole year. There you will learn historical details and experience the roots of San Felipe in its day and how it has become Del Rio. There are many things to do around Del Rio, but to be informed stay attentive of local media. So don’t forget to take advantage of all the events, natural surroundings, and Lake Amistad. You will enjoy yourself so prepare yourself to take your family and friends. - See more at: http://www.kwmc1490.com/#sthash.zNqwA2JF.dpuf  On Saturday February 28th of 2015, the Texas Association of Mexican Americans Chamber of Commerce (TAMACC) got together in Sequin, Texas for their quarterly Board of Directors’ Meeting. TAMACC is an association established in 1975 as a non-profit organization that promote business leadership, create economic opportunities and provide legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business community in Texas.
TAMACC discussed many issues with huge importance for the sake of many businesses but one topic which hits home aroused the attention of many business owners during TAMACC’s quarterly meeting. The Topic “DREAM ACT”! In 2001 Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Orrin Hatch proposed the Dream Act to the Senate. This bill would allow an illegal alien who arrived in the United States as a child and lived in this country for at least five years. Who will be eligible to obtain a residency only if the immigrant were to complete two years in the military or four-year institution of education be eligible to obtain a temporary residency for a six-year period, enough time for the eligible immigrant to apply for a permeant citizenship. In Texas the DREAM Act is being threatened by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. Dan Patrick promises that repealing the DREAM Act is his top priority and calls it “a question of fairness for American citizens.” But Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is not alone, State Representative Mark Keough has also done an act which will redefine the Texas DREAM Act. The bill is The Texas Fair Tuition Act, in this case permanent residents will be the ones allowed to be assisted in their education trail which will impact the Dreamers according to the Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio The Paisano. Celina Moreno from Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) was able to explain in front of the TAMACC Board of Directors what the new administration is about to do. She further added the complications of the effects it would cause if the DREAM Act gets annulled it will become an exhausting economic and educational burden to communities of all Texas. In 2013, The Texas Dream Act was able to pay $51.6 million in tuitions and fees according to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Universities and colleges will be the ones to lose millions of dollars only if Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stops the act against those students want to live their dream. - See more at: http://www.kwmc1490.com/index.html#sthash.CaEQoeMY.dpuf This year 2014 was great for Del Rio, many events were conducted by the community to move a positive message. To recall all of the events we would need to go back in time and reminisce the events themselves. The result is amazing when you see different walks of lives gathering together to celebrate the occasion in a peaceful manner. 5k runs, cookouts, ribbon cuttings, parades and other events highlighted the drive of Del Rio in the year 2014.
Also around the nation, Del Rio shared the same experience as others in the United States. Elections, Del Rio was able to experience local, county, state and national throughout the whole year. Resulting to low turnouts and counting issues in the ballots. Regardless, it was a wonderful year especially for kids since they had a kids fair, wrestling, music festivals, monster mash and in every other event there was always something for the kids. For the bigger crowd one word always works "Food", Del Rio had cookouts, food eating contests, and other events that offered free food, taming the belly of the beast to a peaceful lamb. Beside the observation of food there many events which raised funds for a great cause. The community always seemed to allow the events which help the needy to be a priority. The example which comes to mind is the flood of Cuidad Acuña experienced this year. Del Rio got together and helped its sister city in its time of need. Del Rio is sure a great community when it gets together and unites for the same cause. And the cause is to benefit the people of Del Rio. Happy Holidays! |
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