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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2002
Page
1
Frances Hernandez, 36, died after a swarm stung her at an outdoor lunch with family. Four relatives were stung but treated and released. Two beehives found inside the home walls. specimens tested at Texas A&M to identify Africanized bees.
More than 100 people gathered in San Felipe Cemetery in Del Rio to remember those who died in war. The ceremony featured color guards from Laughlin Air Force Base and the San Felipe Del Rio Veterans Honor Guard, the National Anthem, and reflections on military sacrifices. Master of Ceremonies Bobby Barrera noted a flag at half staff donated in memory of Ernesto Sandoval, killed in action in Germany in 1948. City Councilman Rudy Chapa led the event on behalf of the mayor.
Election judge Cecelia Sanchez used the public comments segment of the May 20 school district trustees meeting to accuse board secretary Gloria Aquilino of election interference. She criticized the low mail in ballot count, questioned policy authority, and demanded a copy of the governing policy and voting manual.
In Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, recovery crews using sonar and cranes raised seven bodies from the Arkansas River after a 500 foot interstate bridge section collapsed when a barge rammed the span. A Texas horse trainer and another rider were identified among victims, three horses were recovered, and divers resumed search with weather delaying efforts.
The Del Rio Housing Authority wins state funds totaling 500000 to assist 50 local low income families in Del Rio and Val Verde County with down payments and closing costs on new or existing homes. Each family receives a ten thousand dollar forgivable, ten year loan.
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