|
|
|
Monday Is 20th Anniversary Of Texas School Bus Tragedy
Monday is the 20th anniversary of a school bus crash in Texas that left 21 children dead.
|
|
0 Comments
Font Size:
ALTON (September 21, 2009)--A park in the Lower Rio Grande Valley serves as a reminder of the day 20 years ago when a school bus veered into a water-filled pit in a wreck that left 21 children dead.
Monday was the 20th anniversary of the devastating school bus accident in Alton.
On Sept. 21, 1989, a school bus carrying 81 children and a soft drink truck collided.
The bus plummeted into a caliche pit.
Emergency personnel used rescue boats to help reach the dozens of survivors.
Alton received a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to help construct a memorial park.
The complex was built in 2004.
Alton is a town of about 8,700, located 70 miles northwest of Brownsville.
More Stories
Video
KWTX.com Features
 |
Double
Dollar Deals Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am. |
 |
Boss
of the Month Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month! |
 |
Golden
Apple Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms. |
 |
Emily Wants to Know Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas. |
 |
Army Way Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army. |
Job of the Week
Associate/Agent - Are you ready for a opportunity to change your life? Join Alfac, a fortune 500 company, as a insurance professional in the Central Texas area! Aflac gives you flexability with family and unlimited income potential. Aflac pays you what you are worth.
Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com:
AP Video
