09 May 2002
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2002
Page
1
Information on security requirements for the air show is posted at the official site www.laughtin.af.mil. Attendees are advised to review access controls, prohibited items, checkpoint procedures, and safety guidelines ahead of the event to ensure smooth entry and compliance with base regulations.
District Attorney Fred Hernandez says the Bordelon case delivers a sharp message to vigilantes while Lt. Larry Pope warns it may send a strong signal to would be thieves. Bordelon, 55, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 1999 shooting of 16 year old Luis Chavez Vaquera and will serve seven years, with parole eligibility after half the term. He also faces an earlier sentence of 3.5 years for a separate shooting.။
City and county officials and law enforcement will collect donations Friday from 10 30 a m to 1 30 p m at the Del Rio Civic Center for Operation Graduation supporting the Del Rio High School Class of 2002. Laura Loftin urges any donation including door prizes or cash while Rita Daniels notes slow contributions but welcomes items like twin sheets towels lamps tote bags and luggage to help provide a substance free, fun night with casino games and prizes.
U S customs inspectors found 59.7 pounds of cocaine with a street value near 955000 in a 1986 Chevy S-10 at Eagle Pass Bridge 11. Driver Luis Armando Castillon and passenger Abimael Mendez, both 21 from Piedras Negras Mexico, were arrested on narcotics charges. A third passenger fled to Mexico. investigation continues. Castillon and Mendez to appear before a federal magistrate in Del Rio on Thursday.
Longtime Vega resident Tommy Vick, who has faced thefts and a home invasion by suspects from Mexico, testifies for defense in Bordelon trial. He remains a strong Bordelon supporter, saying border crime shapes residents’ safety and opinions in Val Verde County.
The International Good Neighbor Council recognizes Del Rio and Ciudad Acufia residents for October Fiesta Amistad efforts. IGNC leaders thank volunteers, plan future parades, and present honors to Del Rio Mayor Dora Alcala and Mexican Consul Roberto Canseco, highlighting sister city ties and community pride.
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