Tanks blamed for fueling Branch Davidian fire in trial
A fire expert testified the government tanks intensified the fire at Waco's Branch Davidian complex by punching holes in walls, feeding flames and reducing breathable air. Survivors allege the raid harmed victims. plaintiffs seek 675 million dollars, claiming indiscriminate gunfire and flawed plans.
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Branch Davidian Complex
Patrick Kennedy
Kennedy
Graeme Craddock
Craddock
Branch Davidians
David Koresh
Marjorie Thomas
Thomas
Janet Reno
Dallas jury awards nearly $250 million in securities fraud case
A federal court jury in Dallas awarded nearly $250 million against Dallas area individuals and corporations accused of securities fraud linked to Kinray owner Stewart Rahr. Dale Sterritt Jr. faced 108 million and Richard Sterritt Sr. 23 million in liabilities. other defendants included Edward Roush Jr., Malcolm Kelso, Freddie Royer Jr., and Larry Sterritt. The jury described an elaborate illusion of Continental Investment Corp as a viable granite quarry business and fraudulent reporting to bolster CIC balance sheets. Kelso vowed an appeal as he called the verdict crazy.
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Dallas
Dallas Area
Stewart Rahr
Kinray
Rahr
R. Dale Sterritt Jr
Plano
Richard Sterritt Sr
Garland
Edward W. Roush Jr
Malcolm M. Kelso
Freddie Joe Royer Jr
Continental Investment Corp
Georgia
Bahr
CIC
Kelso
El Paso police chief reprimanded amid command staff audit
El Paso Texas AP Police Chief Carlos Leon received a reprimand while the police command staff faces a management audit announced by Mayor Carlos Ramirez. The probe followed misconduct claims by Assistant Police Chief George De Angelis alleging document falsification bias and rule circumvention. Leon denied the allegations.
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EL Paso
Texas
Carlos Leon
Carlos Ramirez
George de Angelis
de Angelis
Leon
La Margarita expands with banquet hall and new office
Trina and Augustin Moralez celebrate seven years of La Margarita in Odessa with a new banquet room doubling seating to 198 plus a separate smoking section and an improved kitchen office. The facility now hosts weddings and parties and showcases family photos and awards.
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Trina
Augustin Moralez
la Margarita
Trina Moralez
La Margarita earns praise for menu at West Texas eatery
Trina Moralez owner and head chef at La Margarita 1301 8 S Grant Ave receives praise for hand battered chile rellenos homemade asado chili verde and menudo. The restaurant has grown to a private banquet room seating 192 and offers catering on location.
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la Margarita
S. Grant Ave
Trina Moralez
Trina
West Texas
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