LIVE! in print: the July 2006 Issue

In our first issue...

LIVE! explores the upcoming water wars from several perspectives.

What Price, Water?
Del Rioans may legitimately rejoice in the abundance of clean, clear, cool spring water that bubbles up from miles of limestone passageways and subterranean latticework just east of the city. But is it forever? Who are the competitors for the waters of San Felipe Springs now, and in Del Rio’s future? And what, if anything, should be done about them?
BY BILL SONTAG
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Water Hopes, Fears Keenly Felt Here
There are about 90 groundwater conservation districts in Texas now, but not in Val Verde County. Two years ago, dispute between organizers of state-mandated legislation and the City of Del Rio typified the often contentious battles that can spoil a well-meaning effort to protect the most important resource in any community. Is this the time to make another effort? Civic leaders think so, and have stoked the fires beneath the boiler once more.
BY BILL SONTAG
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Water Wisdom? Or Marketing Mischief?
Dan Eason brokers water deals from his office in Uvalde, and envisions a scale of sales unattainable without changing Texas law first. Eason contends that education about the status of the sprawling Edwards Aquifer, and who’s conserving what and how much, are the keys to wise decisions about the uses of “surplus” water. There are parallels yet to be faced about water below Val Verde County, different in both scale and immediacy, but no less emotional and important when they arise. Eason believes residents here should be thinking about the consequences of their inaction now.
BY BILL SONTAG
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Also in July's Issue:

For Mom
The story of Del Rio High’s unlikely basketball star, and how he overcame the loss of his greatest fan.
BY AARON HARRIS
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The Road Goes on Forever, and the Party Never Ends
He just won’t stop entertaining. Despite a grim prognosis, J.G. Crouch finds that the rodeo arena proves to be quite therapeutic for him, despite his battle with cancer.
BY JOHN LUDLUM
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Summer in San Antonio: More than meets the Alamo
A short trip and weekend getaway to the Alamo City could be just what the doctor ordered during this long, hot summer. Just bring your appetite and don’t plan on a full night’s sleep while you’re there.
BY JENNIFER LITZ
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CULTURE
The Travel Channel Chef Explores Del Rio/Acuna Culinary Scene Bourdain not ‘bored’ with tastes of the area.
BY CHUCK DENT
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Articles included that were already published on LIVE! online:

RODEO
Team Roping’s ‘Great Ambassador’ The world of Vernon West.
BY AARON HARRIS
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CITY
New Faces on City Council: Mayor Efrain Valdez He won easily - so now what?
BY BILL SONTAG
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COUNTY
Funding Sought for Val Verde County Library Expansion It needs to double in size.
BY DIANA GONZALES
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RECREATION
Del Rioans Supply ‘Lake Therapy’ to OIF/OEF Veterans Not a normal day out at the lake.
BY BILL SONTAG
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ON THE BORDER
Border Crossings are Tightening Soon Will you be ready?
BY BILL SONTAG
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BUSINESS
Angry business owners question profitability in Del Rio Soaring property taxes at fault?
BY BILL SONTAG

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