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Fifty-four surveillance cameras will be installed around Main Street and local businesses in an effort to help authorities monitor crime in those areas. Supporters of the measure claimed the cameras would add a layer of safety to the city since they could help police with investigations, while opponents argued that the cameras would be an invasion of privacy that could potentially be used to target certain individuals.
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“Even though it’s a public area, being seen 24/7 is almost like feeling like everyone is watching us regardless,” Oceanside resident Lexus Martinez said before the measure was approved. “Now that we have to look behind our backs, it’s kind of uncomfortable.”
Oceanside city leaders will vote Wednesday on a measure that would allow for more than four dozen surveillance cameras to be installed in the city’s downtown.
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Robstown Independent School District (RISD), held its board meeting on Monday, April 19, recognizing the area district s teacher of the year awards and honoring the annual Cotton Picker Award along with the regional and state final championships for the RISD powerlifting teams.
Teachers of the year:
Melinda Venecia from Ortiz Intermediate
Martha Martinez from Robert Driscoll Elementary
Tracy Ramirez from San Pedro Elementary
Maria Garcia from Lotspeich Elementary
Bellanira Flores-Arias from the Robstown Early College High School
Additionally, two teachers will represent Robstown ISD as they advance to the regional level at the Education Service Center.
Elementary Teacher of the Year- Melinda Venecia