Month: May 2006

WASHINGTON (AP) – Black and Hispanic students see school as a more rowdy, disrespectful and dangerous place than their white classmates do, a poll says. The findings suggest that many minority kids are struggling in the equivalent of a hostile work environment, according to Public Agenda, a nonpartisan opinion research group that tracks education trends.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Black and Hispanic students see school as a more rowdy, disrespectful and dangerous place than their white classmates do, a poll says. The findings suggest that many minority kids are struggling in the equivalent of a hostile work environment, according to Public Agenda, a nonpartisan opinion research group that tracks education trends.

The death of an El Paso marine is at the center of a firestorm. The murders of 24 Iraqi civilians, allegedly at the hands of U.S. Marines, followed the explosion of a road side bomb that killed Lance Corporal Miguel Terrazas. Terrazas, who was 20, graduated from Mountain View High School in 2003 the shootout

The death of an El Paso marine is at the center of a firestorm. The murders of 24 Iraqi civilians, allegedly at the hands of U.S. Marines, followed the explosion of a road side bomb that killed Lance Corporal Miguel Terrazas. Terrazas, who was 20, graduated from Mountain View High School in 2003 the shootout

COLUMBUS, N.M. (AP) – President’s Bush plan to bolster enforcement of immigration laws has been met with a weary sigh by the new police chief of Columbus. Paul Armijo says more arrests from a crackdown on illegal immigrants would mean more work for his four-member police force. He says the officers already pull more than

COLUMBUS, N.M. (AP) – President’s Bush plan to bolster enforcement of immigration laws has been met with a weary sigh by the new police chief of Columbus. Paul Armijo says more arrests from a crackdown on illegal immigrants would mean more work for his four-member police force. He says the officers already pull more than

LAS CRUCES, NM. – According to employees weird smells are coming from the Brannigan Library in the City of the Crosses. Some employees contacted ABC-7 to complain about headaches and nausea all because of chemicals causing this strange odor. Three employees told ABC-7 off camera they’ve had headaches on and off since the roof project

LAS CRUCES, NM. – According to employees weird smells are coming from the Brannigan Library in the City of the Crosses. Some employees contacted ABC-7 to complain about headaches and nausea all because of chemicals causing this strange odor. Three employees told ABC-7 off camera they’ve had headaches on and off since the roof project

UNDATED (AP) – US Senator Pete Domenici has voted against an amendment that would declare English as the national language of the United States. The Senate voted 63-to-34 yesterday to approve the amendment. Domenici, a New Mexico Republican, voted in favor of an alternative amendment that says English is the common and unifying language of

UNDATED (AP) – US Senator Pete Domenici has voted against an amendment that would declare English as the national language of the United States. The Senate voted 63-to-34 yesterday to approve the amendment. Domenici, a New Mexico Republican, voted in favor of an alternative amendment that says English is the common and unifying language of

EL PASO, TX. – The Theodore Berry murder trial came to an emotional close Wednesday, as victim impact statements were read during the formal sentencing. The courtroom was packed as Mr. Berry sat silently and listened to the statements. At the same time family members from both sides cried in the background. During Wednesday’s court

EL PASO, TX. – Convictedcop killerTheodore Michael Berry was sentenced to Life in Prisonfor the shooting death of Rookie EPPD Officer Angel Barcena. It took an El Paso jury just a few hours on Tuesdayto determine thatBerry wouldspend the next 40 years in a Texas prison. The penalty phase in Theodore Michael Berry’s capital murder

EL PASO, TX. – Convictedcop killerTheodore Michael Berry was sentenced to Life in Prisonfor the shooting death of Rookie EPPD Officer Angel Barcena. It took an El Paso jury just a few hours on Tuesdayto determine thatBerry wouldspend the next 40 years in a Texas prison. The penalty phase in Theodore Michael Berry’s capital murder

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – Looking for someone to help him cross into the United States, Jorge Gutierrez said Monday it will take a lot more than U.S. National Guard troops to keep him and other migrants out. Most Mexicans believe the plan, to be announced Monday night by President Bush, will do little to

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – Looking for someone to help him cross into the United States, Jorge Gutierrez said Monday it will take a lot more than U.S. National Guard troops to keep him and other migrants out. Most Mexicans believe the plan, to be announced Monday night by President Bush, will do little to

EL PASO, TX – President Bush is expected to unveil a new border security plan, and it’s one that’s generating some controversy among Borderland lawmakers and law enforcement officials. President Bush will appear on national television Monday evening. He isexpected to unveil a plan that involves deplying thousands of national guardsmen to the U.S./Mexico border

EL PASO, TX – President Bush is expected to unveil a new border security plan, and it’s one that’s generating some controversy among Borderland lawmakers and law enforcement officials. President Bush will appear on national television Monday evening. He isexpected to unveil a plan that involves deplying thousands of national guardsmen to the U.S./Mexico border

An El Paso police officer was shot and killed early saturday morning while responding to a family fight, police spokesman Javier Sambrano confirmed. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. along the 600 block of Bristol in West El Paso . The officer whom police identified as Angel Barcena — had been on the force

An El Paso police officer was shot and killed early saturday morning while responding to a family fight, police spokesman Javier Sambrano confirmed. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. along the 600 block of Bristol in West El Paso . The officer whom police identified as Angel Barcena — had been on the force

The El Paso Police Department pays final respects to a brother who died in the line of duty. Rookie Officer Angel Andrew Barcena was shot and killed Saturday, while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Wednesday, family, friends and colleagues gathered at Restlawn Cemetery to say their final goodbyes. Chief Richard Wiles says the El

Officer Angel Barcena, 38, who graduated from the Police Academy Aug. 26 and was recently married, died early Saturday at Beaumont Army Medical Center shortly after being shot. Theodore Michael Berry, 42, was arrested and charged with capital murder. Barcena was the first El Paso police officer killed in the line of duty in more

Officer Angel Barcena was once an Eastwood Trooper, he graduated from Eastwood High School in 1984. So earlier Tuesday, it was no surprise that the newest generation of Troopers took up a collection for the dead police officer. The rookie police officer and newlywed of only five weeks was killed when answering a domestic violence

Officer Angel Barcena, 38, who graduated from the Police Academy Aug. 26 and was recently married, died early Saturday at Beaumont Army Medical Center shortly after being shot. Theodore Michael Berry, 42, was arrested and charged with capital murder. Barcena was the first El Paso police officer killed in the line of duty in more

The El Paso Police Department pays final respects to a brother who died in the line of duty. Rookie Officer Angel Andrew Barcena was shot and killed Saturday, while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Wednesday, family, friends and colleagues gathered at Restlawn Cemetery to say their final goodbyes. Chief Richard Wiles says the El

Officer Angel Barcena was once an Eastwood Trooper, he graduated from Eastwood High School in 1984. So earlier Tuesday, it was no surprise that the newest generation of Troopers took up a collection for the dead police officer. The rookie police officer and newlywed of only five weeks was killed when answering a domestic violence

EL PASO, TX. – Upon hearing the guilty verdict against Theodore Berry, Officer Barcena’s wife began to sob quietly as did Barcena’s former partner. A Sun City jury took a little over 12 hours over two days to find cop killer Theodore Berry guilty in the shooting death of Rookie EPPD Officer Angel Andrew Barcena.

EL PASO, TX. – Upon hearing the guilty verdict against Theodore Berry, Officer Barcena’s wife began to sob quietly as did Barcena’s former partner. A Sun City jury took a little over 12 hours over two days to find cop killer Theodore Berry guilty in the shooting death of Rookie EPPD Officer Angel Andrew Barcena.

EL PASO, TX. – Hundreds of Sun City residents protested for immigration rights throughout the day on Monday, the so-called “Day Without Immigrants.” Border residents skipped out on work and school to demand immigration rights at Chamizal National Memorial. The rally was organized and led by the Border Workers Association. Protestors then marched for miles

EL PASO, TX. – Hundreds of Sun City residents protested for immigration rights throughout the day on Monday, the so-called “Day Without Immigrants.” Border residents skipped out on work and school to demand immigration rights at Chamizal National Memorial. The rally was organized and led by the Border Workers Association. Protestors then marched for miles

EL PASO, TX. — The El Paso Police Department is investigating a fatal shootingthat involvestwo police officers and a firefighter. It happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday at a home at 2024 Shadow Ridge. One person died after shots were fired at that location, police said. Alfonso De Anda, an 11-year veteran of the