Month: October 2007

EL PASO, TX. – Properties seized by El Paso County Sheriff’s officials once belonging to formerNCED President Bob Jones will not be up for auction until further notice. Robert Jones is the former president of the National Center for Employment of the Disabled. He is one subject in theFBI’s ongoing public corruption investigation. Ready-One industries,

LAS CRUCES, NM — The six football coaches from Onate High School who were put on paid administrative leave last week have resigned their coaching positions, officials with Las Cruces Public Schools said Monday. District officials said the resignations follow aninvestigation into alleged violations of school district policies, which include a code of ethics that

LAS CRUCES, NM — The six football coaches from Onate High School who were put on paid administrative leave last week have resigned their coaching positions, officials with Las Cruces Public Schools said Monday. District officials said the resignations follow aninvestigation into alleged violations of school district policies, which include a code of ethics that

EL PASO, TX. – El Paso County Commissioners are taking steps to obtain the land needed for a new international bridge. The desired site is near the Fabens port of entry – so it would be the Easternmost crossing in the county. Commissioner Miguel Teran says he’s been working for the last 12 years with

EL PASO, TX. – El Paso County Commissioners are taking steps to obtain the land needed for a new international bridge. The desired site is near the Fabens port of entry – so it would be the Easternmost crossing in the county. Commissioner Miguel Teran says he’s been working for the last 12 years with

WASHINGTON (AP) – Come one, come all: After years of shortages and confusion, this fall promises plenty of flu vaccine to go around – up to 132 million doses, more than the nation has ever produced. The ample supplies have the government urging vaccinations not just for people at highest risk of dying from influenza,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Come one, come all: After years of shortages and confusion, this fall promises plenty of flu vaccine to go around – up to 132 million doses, more than the nation has ever produced. The ample supplies have the government urging vaccinations not just for people at highest risk of dying from influenza,

EL PASO, TX. – The Loop 375 expansion project came to a drastic halt Monday afternoon, after a crane accident sends a massive beam barreling towards the ground. Ascary moment Monday for workers who were trying to lifta steelcrossgirteronto some concrete pillars. They say the falling beam sent them running for their lives. “I looked

EL PASO, TX. – The Loop 375 expansion project came to a drastic halt Monday afternoon, after a crane accident sends a massive beam barreling towards the ground. Ascary moment Monday for workers who were trying to lifta steelcrossgirteronto some concrete pillars. They say the falling beam sent them running for their lives. “I looked

HOUSTON, TX.(AP) – During his 17 years on the bench, U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent of Galveston has occasionally made news for his pointed remarks and humorous orders. But Kent’s latest media mention is no laughing matter. The Judicial Council of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week reprimanded Kent after a

HOUSTON, TX.(AP) – During his 17 years on the bench, U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent of Galveston has occasionally made news for his pointed remarks and humorous orders. But Kent’s latest media mention is no laughing matter. The Judicial Council of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week reprimanded Kent after a

WASHINGTON – The House takes up legislation today that would require President Bush to submit a plan for a withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The bill would require the administration to report to Congress on the status of redeployment plans in 60 days. Follow up reports would be required every 90 days thereafter. Initially, Democratic

WASHINGTON – The House takes up legislation today that would require President Bush to submit a plan for a withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The bill would require the administration to report to Congress on the status of redeployment plans in 60 days. Follow up reports would be required every 90 days thereafter. Initially, Democratic

EL PASO, TX — UTEP head football coach Mike Price acknowledged on Monday what he called a “great and resilient effort” his team made against Southern Methodist University in the game played on Sept. 29. Price said despite several injured players, the team managed to “come off the bench” for a win. The Miners tailed

EL PASO, TX — UTEP head football coach Mike Price acknowledged on Monday what he called a “great and resilient effort” his team made against Southern Methodist University in the game played on Sept. 29. Price said despite several injured players, the team managed to “come off the bench” for a win. The Miners tailed

LAS CRUCES, NM -Police arrested the man who allegedly ran over his teenage girlfriend and then proceeded to drag her for more than 100 feet. Luis Carrasco, 23, was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count of criminal sexual penetration of a minor for his relationship

LAS CRUCES, NM -Police arrested the man who allegedly ran over his teenage girlfriend and then proceeded to drag her for more than 100 feet. Luis Carrasco, 23, was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count of criminal sexual penetration of a minor for his relationship

AUSTIN, TX. (AP) – Police say 2 kids left in a hot sport-utility vehicle while their parents drank margaritas near Austin were sweaty but not injured. Their parents, Beatriz Pedroza and Miguel Lopez, were arrested and charged with abandoning or endangering a child. That’s after Hutto police say they found their 1-year-old son and 5-month-old

AUSTIN, TX. (AP) – Police say 2 kids left in a hot sport-utility vehicle while their parents drank margaritas near Austin were sweaty but not injured. Their parents, Beatriz Pedroza and Miguel Lopez, were arrested and charged with abandoning or endangering a child. That’s after Hutto police say they found their 1-year-old son and 5-month-old

EL PASO, TX. – Reinforcing an El Paso bridge is just now getting underway after months of lane closures. Work on the Fred Wilson Overpass betweenU.S. Highway54 and Marshal is scheduled to wrap up on October 15th. “I worry about it a lot,” said Bart Kennedy, a board member for the Cielo Vista Neighborhood Association.

EL PASO, TX. – Reinforcing an El Paso bridge is just now getting underway after months of lane closures. Work on the Fred Wilson Overpass betweenU.S. Highway54 and Marshal is scheduled to wrap up on October 15th. “I worry about it a lot,” said Bart Kennedy, a board member for the Cielo Vista Neighborhood Association.

LOCAL and NATIONAL REPORTS — As of Monday, U.S. citizens are required to carry a valid passport to fly to Canada, Mexico and the Carribean. The new passport requirement took effect on January 23, but the Bush administration temporarily waivedit to help with a massive backlog of passport applications. The backlog has largely been resolved,

LOCAL and NATIONAL REPORTS — As of Monday, U.S. citizens are required to carry a valid passport to fly to Canada, Mexico and the Carribean. The new passport requirement took effect on January 23, but the Bush administration temporarily waivedit to help with a massive backlog of passport applications. The backlog has largely been resolved,

EL PASO, TX — Health authorities are now out in force, working to control the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent heavy rains have provided an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and officials on both sides of the border have recorded a spikein the diseases the pests carry. Mexico has recorded an increase in dengue fever,

EL PASO, TX — Health authorities are now out in force, working to control the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent heavy rains have provided an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and officials on both sides of the border have recorded a spikein the diseases the pests carry. Mexico has recorded an increase in dengue fever,

EL PASO, TX. – Ground has been broken on a massive new West side development. Builders are now moving a small mountain to get it done. The new development is located off of Mesa Street near Castellano and just north of Argonaut. Manyresidents especially on the west side, have probably seen exactly whatthe buzz isabout.

EL PASO, TX. – Ground has been broken on a massive new West side development. Builders are now moving a small mountain to get it done. The new development is located off of Mesa Street near Castellano and just north of Argonaut. Manyresidents especially on the west side, have probably seen exactly whatthe buzz isabout.

EL PASO, TX — El Paso County Commissioners Court approved salary increases on Monday for three justices of the peace. Rosalio Munoz, who serves as the JP for Precinct 4, had filed a request for a $2,000 increase, and will now earn $60,000 per year. Two others — Precinct 3 JP Guadalupe Aponte, and Precinct

EL PASO, TX — El Paso County Commissioners Court approved salary increases on Monday for three justices of the peace. Rosalio Munoz, who serves as the JP for Precinct 4, had filed a request for a $2,000 increase, and will now earn $60,000 per year. Two others — Precinct 3 JP Guadalupe Aponte, and Precinct

CLINT, TX — Stateeducation officials have given a specialaward to the Clint ISD Board of Trustees. The panel is now recognized as the Outstanding School Board of Texas for 2007. The distinction was awarded on Saturday by the Texas Association of School Administrators. “This award is a direct reflection of the fantastic job that the