Month: September 2007

WASHINGTON – President Bush will tell the nation this week he plans to reduce the American troop presence in Iraq by as many as 30,000 by next summer, but will condition those and further cuts on continued progress, The Associated Press has learned. In a prime-time television address, probably Thursday, Bush will endorse the recommendations

WASHINGTON – President Bush will tell the nation this week he plans to reduce the American troop presence in Iraq by as many as 30,000 by next summer, but will condition those and further cuts on continued progress, The Associated Press has learned. In a prime-time television address, probably Thursday, Bush will endorse the recommendations

SANTA FE, N.M.- The New Mexico Department of Health announced Wednesday that a 76-year-old man from McKinley County has died from West Nile Virus infection. Five more individuals have tested positive for West Nile Virus as well. The state has had a total of 27 human cases of West Nile so far this year. “We

SANTA FE, N.M.- The New Mexico Department of Health announced Wednesday that a 76-year-old man from McKinley County has died from West Nile Virus infection. Five more individuals have tested positive for West Nile Virus as well. The state has had a total of 27 human cases of West Nile so far this year. “We

EL PASO, TX. -Residents whoregularly use local collection stations to get rid of yard waste and extra household garbage may be surprised to learn that city officials may be closing downsuchsites to make way for a central megastation. Currently,there are six citizen collection sites around the citylocated on Hondo Pass in the Northeast, Harrison in

EL PASO, TX. -Residents whoregularly use local collection stations to get rid of yard waste and extra household garbage may be surprised to learn that city officials may be closing downsuchsites to make way for a central megastation. Currently,there are six citizen collection sites around the citylocated on Hondo Pass in the Northeast, Harrison in

EL PASO, TX – A strongly divided City Council approved the plan to extend Lee Trevino drive from North Loop to the Border Highway despite heavy opposition from some area residents. The plan to extend the street has generated opposition from homeowners whose properties would have to be seized by the city through eminent domain.

EL PASO, TX – A strongly divided City Council approved the plan to extend Lee Trevino drive from North Loop to the Border Highway despite heavy opposition from some area residents. The plan to extend the street has generated opposition from homeowners whose properties would have to be seized by the city through eminent domain.

EL PASO, TX. – Gary Sapp, Ed Archuleta and Mike Santamaria participate in this edition of The Ray Pearson Forum for Saturday, September 8, 2007.

EL PASO, TX. – Gary Sapp, Ed Archuleta and Mike Santamaria participate in this edition of The Ray Pearson Forum for Saturday, September 8, 2007.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Patricia Dugas reached out, touched Kevin Everett’s arm and asked her son if he could feel her hand. Everett – lying in a hospital bed, barely awake and hooked to life support systems – nodded yes. “I can’t even explain it to you, he’s like a miracle,” Dugas said, her voice

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Patricia Dugas reached out, touched Kevin Everett’s arm and asked her son if he could feel her hand. Everett – lying in a hospital bed, barely awake and hooked to life support systems – nodded yes. “I can’t even explain it to you, he’s like a miracle,” Dugas said, her voice

EL PASO, TX – An education advocate is criticizing the appointment of the former superintendent ofthe Las Cruces Public Schools as interim principal at Hanks High School. Louis Martinez will fill in as interim principal until the district finds a replacement for Dr. Eileen Wade, who is now working at YISD headquarters. Education Advocate Earl

EL PASO, TX – An education advocate is criticizing the appointment of the former superintendent ofthe Las Cruces Public Schools as interim principal at Hanks High School. Louis Martinez will fill in as interim principal until the district finds a replacement for Dr. Eileen Wade, who is now working at YISD headquarters. Education Advocate Earl

MILWAUKEE, WI.(AP) – A man who suffered burns during a Wisconsin Dells camping trip is suing a Texas company that makes his aftershave — which he says ignited. Eighty-one-year-old Charles Lewitzke of Milwaukee was camping in 2004. After cleaning up at a bathhouse, he put on some Brut aftershave and deodorant. Then he went to

MILWAUKEE, WI.(AP) – A man who suffered burns during a Wisconsin Dells camping trip is suing a Texas company that makes his aftershave — which he says ignited. Eighty-one-year-old Charles Lewitzke of Milwaukee was camping in 2004. After cleaning up at a bathhouse, he put on some Brut aftershave and deodorant. Then he went to

EL PASO, TX – El Paso Public Library officials will implement major changes that will affect the way area residents utilize the branch’s computer system. All area residents who wish to use the computer system at any library will need a library card to sign on to the new PC management system beginning Monday, September

EL PASO, TX – El Paso Public Library officials will implement major changes that will affect the way area residents utilize the branch’s computer system. All area residents who wish to use the computer system at any library will need a library card to sign on to the new PC management system beginning Monday, September

WILLS POINT, TX. (AP) – Heavy rains have started to shred a colossal spider web that blankets hundreds of yards of trees and shrubs at an East Texas park. Insect specialists have studied the web at the Lake Tawakoni State Park, about 45 miles east of Dallas. They say various species of spiders built on

WILLS POINT, TX. (AP) – Heavy rains have started to shred a colossal spider web that blankets hundreds of yards of trees and shrubs at an East Texas park. Insect specialists have studied the web at the Lake Tawakoni State Park, about 45 miles east of Dallas. They say various species of spiders built on

VERACRUZ, MEXICO – Authorities in Mexico suspect sabotage after six explosions destroy several natural gas pipelines. As a result of the explosions, thousands of residents in Veracruz were evacuated. Flames and smoke were visible from miles away. Petroleos Mexicanos, which maintains the lines, was attacked by a small left-wing guerrilla group in July. Officials now

VERACRUZ, MEXICO – Authorities in Mexico suspect sabotage after six explosions destroy several natural gas pipelines. As a result of the explosions, thousands of residents in Veracruz were evacuated. Flames and smoke were visible from miles away. Petroleos Mexicanos, which maintains the lines, was attacked by a small left-wing guerrilla group in July. Officials now

EL PASO, TX. – It was six years agoTuesday morning that terrorists attacked the United States. Americans across the country remembered those who died that fateful day and that includes the borderland. At Fire Station 11 in central El Paso, the firefighters held a memorial. Whenpeople think of 9-11, some of the strongest and most

EL PASO, TX. – It was six years agoTuesday morning that terrorists attacked the United States. Americans across the country remembered those who died that fateful day and that includes the borderland. At Fire Station 11 in central El Paso, the firefighters held a memorial. Whenpeople think of 9-11, some of the strongest and most

UPDATE: 12:54 P.M. The rescue of a little girl swept into a storm drain is happening at Ejercito Nacional and Valentin Fuentes.On the 6-lane street, the ground gave in near the sidewalk where the girl fell in. Border Patrol Search and Trauma Team is there. JUAREZ, MX.- A little girl heading to a school bus

UPDATE: 12:54 P.M. The rescue of a little girl swept into a storm drain is happening at Ejercito Nacional and Valentin Fuentes.On the 6-lane street, the ground gave in near the sidewalk where the girl fell in. Border Patrol Search and Trauma Team is there. JUAREZ, MX.- A little girl heading to a school bus

LAS CRUCES HIGH 48 FINAL HANKS20 RIVERSIDE20 FINAL FRANKLIN28 DEL VALLE 18 FINAL BURGES7 ANDRESS17 FINAL CARLSBAD 7 BEL AIR 33 FINAL SILVER CITY 6 IRVIN 27 FINAL YSLETA25 AUSTIN 19 FINAL PARKLAND14 MIDLAND HIGH 31 FINAL CORONADO6 JEFFERSON28 FINAL MT. VIEW 9 AMERICAS 41 FINAL GADSDEN 7 CLINT21 FINAL SAN ELIZARIO 15 FABENS 34

LAS CRUCES HIGH 48 FINAL HANKS20 RIVERSIDE20 FINAL FRANKLIN28 DEL VALLE 18 FINAL BURGES7 ANDRESS17 FINAL CARLSBAD 7 BEL AIR 33 FINAL SILVER CITY 6 IRVIN 27 FINAL YSLETA25 AUSTIN 19 FINAL PARKLAND14 MIDLAND HIGH 31 FINAL CORONADO6 JEFFERSON28 FINAL MT. VIEW 9 AMERICAS 41 FINAL GADSDEN 7 CLINT21 FINAL SAN ELIZARIO 15 FABENS 34

EL PASO, TX – Residents living in the same neighborhood with persons infected with West Nile Virus were never alerted by authorities about the matter. So far this summer, West Nile Virus had killed one person in El Paso and another in Dona Ana County, while infecting many others. Employees with the City-County Health District

EL PASO, TX – Residents living in the same neighborhood with persons infected with West Nile Virus were never alerted by authorities about the matter. So far this summer, West Nile Virus had killed one person in El Paso and another in Dona Ana County, while infecting many others. Employees with the City-County Health District