Rio Vista NewsLocal news for Rio Vista, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ribbon cut on phase II of Hamm Creek- May 31, 2008 Officials and area residents braved Wednesday's mid-day heat to celebrate the completion of another phase of Hamm Creek Park's renovation.http://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/ribbon-cut-on-phase-ii-of-hamm-creek?fromrs... Court interviews VSO candidate- May 22, 2008 By Leia Jobe reporter2trcle.com Johnson County commissioners interviewed a candidate for veterans service officer Tuesday and canvassed votes for Rio Vista's liquor election.http://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/court-interviews-vso-candidate?fromrss=1 Rio Vista Raising Money For Teen's Family- May 20, 2008 There's only a small memorial marking the spot where Katelan Baker died on Sunday when she drove around a railroad arm and was killed.When she was hit by the train on Highway 174, also known as Cleburne Whitney Road, at FM 916, it shook the little town of Rio Vista. On Wednesday, the people there wanted to let the Bakers know how much they care. Rusty Baker, Katelan's father, and their family expected a small crowd at the benefit to raise money. Only about 700 live in the town.http://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/rio-vista-raising-money-for-teens-family?fr... Teenage girl killed in accident with train- May 18, 2008 "I feel bad about the whole situation" This weekend a teenage girl was killed when her car was hit by an Amtrak train. People in Rio Vista, in Johnson County, say there has been a problem at that crossing for a long time. via WFAA-TV Dallashttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/teenage-girl-killed-in-accident-with-train?... Teen dies in crash at Rio Vista rail crossing- May 16, 2008 "We're a small community where everybody knows everybody" A teenage girl died Sunday when the sports utility vehicle she was driving was struck by a passenger train north of downtown Rio Vista, police said. via Fort Worth Star-Telegramhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/teen-dies-in-crash-at-rio-vista-rail-crossi... Rio Vista HS student killed at railroad crossing- May 14, 2008 "But this is really hurting us all." By Matt Smith msmithtrcle.com A 15-year-old Rio Vista girl died Sunday after an Amtrak train struck her 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. via Cleburne Times-Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/rio-vista-hs-student-killed-at-railroad-cro... Teen Dies When Train Crashes Into Her SUV- May 12, 2008 "I feel so sorry for her family. How this could happen on Mother's Day" RIO VISTA A teenager died Sunday afternoon after police say a train struck her car. via KTVT Fort Worthhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/teen-dies-when-train-crashes-into-her-suv?f... Bonds, board races to greet voters- May 10, 2008 By Philip Navarrette reportertrcle.com Saturday brings with it an election for two bond packages and several school board contests in districts across the area. via Cleburne Times-Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/bonds-board-races-to-greet-voters?fromrss=1 Residents to vote in third alcohol election- May 6, 2008 "I'm getting a good, positive feeling it should pass this time from talking to people around here" By Matt Smith msmithtrcle.com The first time it failed by 16 votes, the second by four. via Cleburne Times-Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/rio-vista-tx/2008/05/residents-to-vote-in-third-alcohol-election... |