Texas-based Pilgrim’s Pride seeks bankruptcy protection
By R.G. RATCLIFFE
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Dec. 1, 2008, 10:22PM

AUSTIN — Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., which became the nation’s largest poultry producer under the leadership of one of Texas’ most controversial political donors, filed for federal bankruptcy protection Monday.

The company, based in Pittsburg in northeast Texas, was founded by Lonnie “Boâ€