Month: October 2007

EL PASO, TX. – The outcome of theYsleta Independent School District’stax rate election was very close and it may have been affected because it was called a “rollback” election. The second sentence on the ballot says, “The rate is thirteen cents higher per 100 dollars valuation than the school district rollback tax rate.” YISD’s Superintendent,

EL PASO, TX. – The outcome of theYsleta Independent School District’stax rate election was very close and it may have been affected because it was called a “rollback” election. The second sentence on the ballot says, “The rate is thirteen cents higher per 100 dollars valuation than the school district rollback tax rate.” YISD’s Superintendent,

EL PASO, TX. – A popular check scam has caught the eye of government officials, now they’ve set up a new website aimed to help! In many of the scams, the individual is asked to cash a check or money order and wire the money – or some even say you’ve won the lottery. That’s

EL PASO, TX. – A popular check scam has caught the eye of government officials, now they’ve set up a new website aimed to help! In many of the scams, the individual is asked to cash a check or money order and wire the money – or some even say you’ve won the lottery. That’s

CLEVELAND (AP) – A gunman opened fire in a downtown high school Wednesday before killing himself, and five people were taken to a hospital, authorities said. After the shooting, shaken teens called their parents on cell phones, most to reassure but in at least one case with terrifying news: “Mom, I got shot.” Mayor Frank

CLEVELAND (AP) – A gunman opened fire in a downtown high school Wednesday before killing himself, and five people were taken to a hospital, authorities said. After the shooting, shaken teens called their parents on cell phones, most to reassure but in at least one case with terrifying news: “Mom, I got shot.” Mayor Frank

NEWYORK– Regis and Kelly will be making history this Halloween when they broadcast their Halloween special in 3D. It will be the first ever 3D episode in daytime television history. “Live’s 3D Halloween Spectacular” will feature Regis, Kelly and the show’s crew in a slew of outrageous costumes. Regis and Kelly are partnering with Walgreens

NEWYORK– Regis and Kelly will be making history this Halloween when they broadcast their Halloween special in 3D. It will be the first ever 3D episode in daytime television history. “Live’s 3D Halloween Spectacular” will feature Regis, Kelly and the show’s crew in a slew of outrageous costumes. Regis and Kelly are partnering with Walgreens

WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge temporarily delayed construction of a 1.5 mile section of a U.S.-Mexico border fence in a wildlife conservation area on the Arizona-Mexico border. The delay announced Wednesday is good for ten days. U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle says the federal government did not explain why it hurried through an

WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge temporarily delayed construction of a 1.5 mile section of a U.S.-Mexico border fence in a wildlife conservation area on the Arizona-Mexico border. The delay announced Wednesday is good for ten days. U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle says the federal government did not explain why it hurried through an

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – NASA is studying a possible problem with the thermal shielding on shuttle Discovery’s wings. The situation could force a delay in this month’s launch. Discovery’s seven astronauts today climbed aboard the shuttle at the Florida launch pad for a practice countdown. At the same time, shuttle managers discussed whether three

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – NASA is studying a possible problem with the thermal shielding on shuttle Discovery’s wings. The situation could force a delay in this month’s launch. Discovery’s seven astronauts today climbed aboard the shuttle at the Florida launch pad for a practice countdown. At the same time, shuttle managers discussed whether three

EL PASO, TX-A contractial restriction is keeping County Commissioners from developing a 64,000 square foot lot in west-centralElPaso. The empty lot, which is near St. Patrick Cathedral, was sold to the county by Columbia Healthcare, which operatedLandmark Medical Center on it. As part of the sale agreement, columbia healthcare mandated the county could not use

EL PASO, TX-A contractial restriction is keeping County Commissioners from developing a 64,000 square foot lot in west-centralElPaso. The empty lot, which is near St. Patrick Cathedral, was sold to the county by Columbia Healthcare, which operatedLandmark Medical Center on it. As part of the sale agreement, columbia healthcare mandated the county could not use

LOCAL AND NATIONAL REPORTS — Agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced Tuesday they have arrested more than 1,300 gang members who were residing in the country illegally. ICE agents worked in conjunction with law enforcement organizations in more than 20 major cities. The arrestswere madeduring a three-month nationwide campaign called “Operation Community

LOCAL AND NATIONAL REPORTS — Agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced Tuesday they have arrested more than 1,300 gang members who were residing in the country illegally. ICE agents worked in conjunction with law enforcement organizations in more than 20 major cities. The arrestswere madeduring a three-month nationwide campaign called “Operation Community

(ABC News) — Carlos Slim may be the richest man you’ve never heard of. Slim, named by Forbes magazine the world’s richest man in 2007, is worth nearly $68 billion; he earns more that $27 million a day – more than Donald Trump, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. The Mexico-born Slim owns businesses in everything

(ABC News) — Carlos Slim may be the richest man you’ve never heard of. Slim, named by Forbes magazine the world’s richest man in 2007, is worth nearly $68 billion; he earns more that $27 million a day – more than Donald Trump, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. The Mexico-born Slim owns businesses in everything

PAINESVILLE, OH — Train cars erupted into flames after a massive derailmentin Ohio. Local officials were forced to evacuate hundreds of residents from nearby homes because the train was carrying toxic chemicals. According to the AP, a witness observed anoil tanker explode which threw cars off the tracks. The train tracks arearound 300 yards from

PAINESVILLE, OH — Train cars erupted into flames after a massive derailmentin Ohio. Local officials were forced to evacuate hundreds of residents from nearby homes because the train was carrying toxic chemicals. According to the AP, a witness observed anoil tanker explode which threw cars off the tracks. The train tracks arearound 300 yards from

LAS CRUCES, NM — Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department officials have received state funding to organize andoversee a boxing program to benefit youngsters living in Southern New Mexico. The money will first pay for the construction of two new buildings in thecommunity of DonaAnato house the program’s activities. Groundbreaking has already taken place nearahealth center

LAS CRUCES, NM — Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department officials have received state funding to organize andoversee a boxing program to benefit youngsters living in Southern New Mexico. The money will first pay for the construction of two new buildings in thecommunity of DonaAnato house the program’s activities. Groundbreaking has already taken place nearahealth center

El PASO, TX — The El Paso International Airport celebrated the 25th anniversary of Foreign Trade Zone number 68 Wednesday. In 1982, the transfer of the “Grant of Authority” from El Paso Trade Zone Incorporated to the Sun City received approval from the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones. El paso’s Trade Zone 68 is the largest

El PASO, TX — The El Paso International Airport celebrated the 25th anniversary of Foreign Trade Zone number 68 Wednesday. In 1982, the transfer of the “Grant of Authority” from El Paso Trade Zone Incorporated to the Sun City received approval from the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones. El paso’s Trade Zone 68 is the largest

LOCAL and NATIONAL REPORTS –Authorities have predicted this winter to be a costly one when it comes to paying for natural gas to heat the majority of American homes. Nearly 60 percent of the homesrely onthat resourceand many ratepayers are being warned about apossible10 percent increase to their bills. Many could pay as much as

LOCAL and NATIONAL REPORTS –Authorities have predicted this winter to be a costly one when it comes to paying for natural gas to heat the majority of American homes. Nearly 60 percent of the homesrely onthat resourceand many ratepayers are being warned about apossible10 percent increase to their bills. Many could pay as much as

EL PASO, TX– Pass through the halls of the El Paso Museum of Art in Downtown El Paso, and you’re bound to come across some striking artwork from a Chicano perspective. The images are from the Chicano art collection of actor Richard “Cheech” Marin, who is connoisseur of the genre. Now the limited edition prints

EL PASO, TX– Pass through the halls of the El Paso Museum of Art in Downtown El Paso, and you’re bound to come across some striking artwork from a Chicano perspective. The images are from the Chicano art collection of actor Richard “Cheech” Marin, who is connoisseur of the genre. Now the limited edition prints

LAS CRUCES, NM – More members of law enforcement are encouraging motorcycle riders to brush up on their riding skills. The Las Cruces Police Department is circulating information ontheNew Mexico Motorcycle Safety Program. It’s designed to teach the basic skills necessary for riding safely, authorities with the program said. Classes are held over a period

LAS CRUCES, NM – More members of law enforcement are encouraging motorcycle riders to brush up on their riding skills. The Las Cruces Police Department is circulating information ontheNew Mexico Motorcycle Safety Program. It’s designed to teach the basic skills necessary for riding safely, authorities with the program said. Classes are held over a period