29 Sep 2002
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 2002
Page
1
The International Good Neighbor Council kicks off Fiesta de Amistad with the 2002-2003 Miss Del Rio Pageant set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Paul Pong Theatre. Tickets are $15 general admission, on sale at As Always Simply Beautiful.
At the Dale Gas Pro Rodeo in Val Verde County Fairgrounds Arena fans enjoyed a clear night with cool air and light mud. Bronc rider Cimmaron Gerke and partner Ryan Gray joked about seeking refreshments across the Rio Grande while LT Travis Campbell rode Brass Monkey for a $500 8 second bounty. Clown Mark Callihan praised the bull as a money-maker, and Col. Acosta’s absence of liquor amid local elections did not dampen the crowd. Official Saturday results were not available and will run in Monday's Del Rio News-Herald.
A 52 year old Garrison woman remained in critical condition after her white Chevy Lumina crossed into the westbound lane on U S Highway 90 near Brackettville Friday night. The car struck a Ford pickup towing a camper trailer, crushing the Lumina and throwing it onto the shoulder. Witnesses Rafael Rosas and Mario Martinez described the scene and attempted to aid Reneau.
HONOLULU AP Rep Patsy Mink a liberal champion of gender equity legislation died at 74 after recent pneumonia from chickenpox at Straub Clinic and Hospital. She served 24 years in the House and recently won re election by a wide margin.
Shonda Whitworth, freelance writer and feature author, joins the Del Rio News Herald staff as a specialty writer. The publisher notes her outgoing nature and versatility in features, how-tos, reviews, essays, and columns. Whitworth has lived in Del Rio 14 years, served in the U.S. Air Force, worked in federal offices, and now writes for magazines and local outlets. She and her husband of 14 years raise two daughters and enjoy reading, camping, hiking, hunting, and swimming as a family.
Margarita and Mezcal will be featured during the annual Fiesta de Amistad International Ball on October 12 at the Del Rio Civic Center Pecan Ballroom. Tickets are on sale via the International Ball Committee Chair Luis M. Valdez at 830-774-1646, with the event running 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The source notes Margarita's rising profile since 1998 and her Texas Rio Grande region residency.
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