Month: September 2007

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces Police arrested16-year-old Edward De La Cruzin connection with a September 2006 clubbing assault on a woman that took placeat theRainboBakery. Investigators say 57-year-old Maria Rivera was working at the bakery on Dona Ana Road, whenDe La Cruzallegedly came in and attacked her before stealing her Chevy S-10 pickup on

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces Police arrested16-year-old Edward De La Cruzin connection with a September 2006 clubbing assault on a woman that took placeat theRainboBakery. Investigators say 57-year-old Maria Rivera was working at the bakery on Dona Ana Road, whenDe La Cruzallegedly came in and attacked her before stealing her Chevy S-10 pickup on

EL PASO, TX – The City Council announced it will vote Tuesday ona new plan for the Lee Trevino extension that will affect hundreds of fewer homes than previous plans. City officials tell ABC-7 they are very close to ending a 30-year gridlock concerning the extension of Lee Trevino to the Border Highway. They have

EL PASO, TX – The City Council announced it will vote Tuesday ona new plan for the Lee Trevino extension that will affect hundreds of fewer homes than previous plans. City officials tell ABC-7 they are very close to ending a 30-year gridlock concerning the extension of Lee Trevino to the Border Highway. They have

EL PASO, TX – The city government wants to recover some money from the El Paso Empowerment Zone (EPEZ) amidst allegations of corruption at the agency. Recently, the city took over operations belonging to the EPEZ after allegations claiming officials at the agency misused grant funds. Empowerment zones are located in six different areas of

EL PASO, TX – The city government wants to recover some money from the El Paso Empowerment Zone (EPEZ) amidst allegations of corruption at the agency. Recently, the city took over operations belonging to the EPEZ after allegations claiming officials at the agency misused grant funds. Empowerment zones are located in six different areas of

AUSTIN, TX. -A Texas senator has filed a bill that would bar officialsfrom turningsome state highways into toll roads. The Texas Department of Transportationwants to be allowed to “buy back” parts of existing interstates and add toll lanes. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison wants to prevent that from happening. As proposed, her bill would prohibit the

AUSTIN, TX. -A Texas senator has filed a bill that would bar officialsfrom turningsome state highways into toll roads. The Texas Department of Transportationwants to be allowed to “buy back” parts of existing interstates and add toll lanes. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison wants to prevent that from happening. As proposed, her bill would prohibit the

UPDATE: In a story earlier this week about ASARCO’s air quality permit renewal, ABC-7incorrectly reported that in October 2005 two administrative judges ruled the plant poses a risk to air quality. In that case – ASARCO acknowledged its smelter produced emissions, but argued its El Paso plant never contributed to a condition of air pollution

UPDATE: In a story earlier this week about ASARCO’s air quality permit renewal, ABC-7incorrectly reported that in October 2005 two administrative judges ruled the plant poses a risk to air quality. In that case – ASARCO acknowledged its smelter produced emissions, but argued its El Paso plant never contributed to a condition of air pollution

EL PASO, TX – A Canutillo teen is arrested after being released from William Beaumont Army Medical Center in connection with a traffic fatality on Monday afternoon. 19-year-old Jose Rasconwas hospitalized at William Beaumont Army Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and upon his release on Tuesday, September 4, was arrested by investigators. Investigators booked Rascon

EL PASO, TX – A Canutillo teen is arrested after being released from William Beaumont Army Medical Center in connection with a traffic fatality on Monday afternoon. 19-year-old Jose Rasconwas hospitalized at William Beaumont Army Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and upon his release on Tuesday, September 4, was arrested by investigators. Investigators booked Rascon

EL PASO, TX. – White Spur Park inElPaso’sUpper Valley is popular with nearby residents, but they say they aren’t the only ones who enjoy spending time there. One ABC-7 viewer writes, “A lot has been done to make the park nice and at dusk my wife and others at the park witnessed mice and rats

EL PASO, TX. – White Spur Park inElPaso’sUpper Valley is popular with nearby residents, but they say they aren’t the only ones who enjoy spending time there. One ABC-7 viewer writes, “A lot has been done to make the park nice and at dusk my wife and others at the park witnessed mice and rats

EL PASO, TX. – A Thursday morning vehicle crash shut down a major El Paso roadway for a shorttime. It happened at around 8:45 a.m.near the U.S. Highway54 overpassat Hondo Pass. El Paso Police say a Honda crashed into a small Toyota truck, causing it to flip over. The driver of the truck was able

EL PASO, TX. – A Thursday morning vehicle crash shut down a major El Paso roadway for a shorttime. It happened at around 8:45 a.m.near the U.S. Highway54 overpassat Hondo Pass. El Paso Police say a Honda crashed into a small Toyota truck, causing it to flip over. The driver of the truck was able

EL PASO, TX. – Two passionate sides, one serious fight. The battle overASARCO continues to rage Friday. Now, those opposed to the copper smelter reopening say they have a creative way to show how many people are on their side.The adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is what those opposed toASARCO are counting

EL PASO, TX. – Two passionate sides, one serious fight. The battle overASARCO continues to rage Friday. Now, those opposed to the copper smelter reopening say they have a creative way to show how many people are on their side.The adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is what those opposed toASARCO are counting

PRAIA DA LUZ, PORTUGAL – In a shocking twist, the mother of a 4-year-old British girl missing since May was named a suspect and called in for questioning Friday by police along with the child’s father, after traces of blood were found in their rental car. The girl’s aunt said police suggested Madeleine McCann might

PRAIA DA LUZ, PORTUGAL – In a shocking twist, the mother of a 4-year-old British girl missing since May was named a suspect and called in for questioning Friday by police along with the child’s father, after traces of blood were found in their rental car. The girl’s aunt said police suggested Madeleine McCann might

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) federal grants totaling $2,113,992, Congressman Silvestre Reyes , D-El Paso, announced Thursday. One project, entitled “An Integrative Science Success, Teaching and Retention Program for STEM Education,” to be administered under the direction of Benjamin Flores, will receive

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) federal grants totaling $2,113,992, Congressman Silvestre Reyes , D-El Paso, announced Thursday. One project, entitled “An Integrative Science Success, Teaching and Retention Program for STEM Education,” to be administered under the direction of Benjamin Flores, will receive

EL PASO, TX – City Council unanimously approved a contractor to take charge of a new masterplan that will develop more than 4,000 acres near U.S. 54 off Martin Luther King road. Hunt Communities, an affiliate of the El Paso-based and nationally-recognized Hunt Building Corporation, will build homes for the new Northeast development. The plan

EL PASO, TX – City Council unanimously approved a contractor to take charge of a new masterplan that will develop more than 4,000 acres near U.S. 54 off Martin Luther King road. Hunt Communities, an affiliate of the El Paso-based and nationally-recognized Hunt Building Corporation, will build homes for the new Northeast development. The plan

EL PASO, TX – Protestors from the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now(ACORN) marched to the State Office building Downtown to demand the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) make its decision on the renewal of ASARCO’s air permit in the Sun City instead of Austin. The TCEQ is still debating whether or not

EL PASO, TX – Protestors from the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now(ACORN) marched to the State Office building Downtown to demand the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) make its decision on the renewal of ASARCO’s air permit in the Sun City instead of Austin. The TCEQ is still debating whether or not

EL PASO, TX – Officials at the University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso Water Utilities District have not been able to pinpoint the cause of the problem that led to overflowing toilets and the loss of water services at the Sun Bowl during Saturday night’s home opener. “It was out of

EL PASO, TX – Officials at the University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso Water Utilities District have not been able to pinpoint the cause of the problem that led to overflowing toilets and the loss of water services at the Sun Bowl during Saturday night’s home opener. “It was out of

LAS CRUCES, NM – A Dona Ana County public defender wants kids in court to be free of handcuffs and shackles. Attorney Rory Rank filed a petition demanding restraints only be used on violent offenders. He believes shackles and handcuffs will do more harm than good. “We’re dealing with children who are not classified as

LAS CRUCES, NM – A Dona Ana County public defender wants kids in court to be free of handcuffs and shackles. Attorney Rory Rank filed a petition demanding restraints only be used on violent offenders. He believes shackles and handcuffs will do more harm than good. “We’re dealing with children who are not classified as