WorldCom files largest U S bankruptcy in history
WorldCom, amid an accounting scandal, filed for Chapter 11 protection with $107 billion in assets, the largest U S bankruptcy ever, while pledging no disruption to customers. The move follows revelations of nearly $4 billion in hidden expenses and tops Enron’s prior record.
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WorldCom
U.S
New York
Lnc
Enron Corp
John Sidgmore
Orange County
Stanton
Calif
Samantha Runnion
Alejandro Avila
Avila
Tony Rackackaus
Rackackaus
NBC
Samantha
Narchbald
Archbald Pothole
Ed Staback
Summer graduation ceremony recognizes 30 graduates in Del Rio
Thirty candidates participated in the 2002 Summer Graduation ceremonies held at Del Rio High School. Joan Gardner served as emcee, with 29 from Del Rio and one from Brackett High School. Principal Hector Montalvo and superintendent Dr. Joseph Lopez spoke as graduates were certified.
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Joan Gardner
del Rio High School
Brackett High School
Jorge Galvan
Gardner
Galvan
Hector Montalvo
Congratu
Montalvo
Bobby Barrera
Joseph Lopez
Gladys Beltran
Blas Javier Cardenas Jr
Luis Castillo
Crystal Lomas Cervantez
Maria G. Chavarria
Jose DeLuna
Ana Manuela Garza
Francisco Gonzalez
Patricia Heredia
Lucas Lorenzo Hernandez
Joshua Kalinchuk
John M. Lomas
Emmanuel Lozano
Francisco J. Martinez
Teresa Shari Ortiz
Juan Ozuna
Juan M
Court approves fixing of acoustics in courtroom
Val Verde County commissioners approved a bid for sound system equipment to rehabilitate the historic courthouse courtroom. The July 8 meeting reviewed two bids, with the acoustical engineer recommending Southwest Sound and Electronics Inc. of San Antonio, and coordination with the Texas Historical Commission noted.
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Val Verde County
Juanita Mauricio
Commissioners Court
Mike L. Fernandez
Mauricio
Otila Gonzalez
Jesus Ortiz
Southwest Sound and Electronics Inc
San Antonio
Gonzalez
Texas Historical Commission
Vector control underway in 32 city areas
City vector control chief Fernando Perez says 32 areas have drainage and standing water issues prompting larvicide pellets and bacteria treatments. Northside pockets like Encino and Alambre Streets and the King’s Court area show high activity with spraying and visits timed for evening, as engineers review drainage fixes.
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Fernando Perez
Northside
Qualia
Perez
Avenue R
del Rio Mobile Home Village
Ricky’s
Seven killed in head-on I-20 crash near Longview
A deadly interstate crash on I-20 near Longview Gregg County left seven dead, including two toddlers, and another child critically injured. The SUV crossed the median into a seven passenger minivan in a crash that damaged both vehicles and involved a tractor-trailer. Victims in the minivan hailed from Shreveport and included three Jackson children aged 3, a 10 year old, and a 14 year old. The incident occurred at 5 45 pm and prompted a helicopter airlift to Dallas Children’s Medical Center for the critically injured child.
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Longview
Louisiana
Children’s Medical Center
Dallas
Arthur Fort
Gregg County
Kilgore
Shreveport
Interstate 20
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