Month: November 2007

EL PASO — Emergency crews took two people to a local hospital after the vehicle they were riding in crashed Saturday morning into a rock wall. It happened around 5:30 a.m. on the East Side, at a residence in the 11,800 block of Oak Crossing. Officers investigating the scene said a man may have been

EL PASO – There was lots of cake and party favors to go around at one birthday party on Sunday. But no presents were handed out, and that’s just what the birthday boy wished for. Brandon Mina, who’s turning 8, told his mother he wanted his birthday party to be extra special this year. Instead

EL PASO – There was lots of cake and party favors to go around at one birthday party on Sunday. But no presents were handed out, and that’s just what the birthday boy wished for. Brandon Mina, who’s turning 8, told his mother he wanted his birthday party to be extra special this year. Instead

In the Sunday edition of ABC 7 Listens, Gary Warner answers emails from viewers who’ve taken issue with T.J. Simers, a sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times,over his criticisms of ElPaso and the Sun Bowl. Simers’ email: t.j.simers@latimes.com The article is printed here, as it was posted on LATimes.com By T.J. Simers Like their

In the Sunday edition of ABC 7 Listens, Gary Warner answers emails from viewers who’ve taken issue with T.J. Simers, a sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times,over his criticisms of ElPaso and the Sun Bowl. Simers’ email: t.j.simers@latimes.com The article is printed here, as it was posted on LATimes.com By T.J. Simers Like their

LUXOR, Egypt – The face of King Tut was unshrouded in public for the first time on Sunday – 85 years after the 3,000-year-old boy pharaoh’s golden enshrined tomb and mummy were discovered in Luxor’s famed Valley of the Kings. Archeologists removed the mummy from his stone sarcophagus in his underground tomb, momentarily pulling aside

LUXOR, Egypt – The face of King Tut was unshrouded in public for the first time on Sunday – 85 years after the 3,000-year-old boy pharaoh’s golden enshrined tomb and mummy were discovered in Luxor’s famed Valley of the Kings. Archeologists removed the mummy from his stone sarcophagus in his underground tomb, momentarily pulling aside

LAS CRUCES – Staffers at a Las Cruces daycare centersay they’ve seen a convicted sex offenderpark his car intheir parking lot, and they say they’re amazed there’s nothingin statelawthat prevents him from coming so close to their operation. Authorities with Alpha School Daycare said when they sawDaniel Francis Hall, 32,on their property, they contacted the

LAS CRUCES – Staffers at a Las Cruces daycare centersay they’ve seen a convicted sex offenderpark his car intheir parking lot, and they say they’re amazed there’s nothingin statelawthat prevents him from coming so close to their operation. Authorities with Alpha School Daycare said when they sawDaniel Francis Hall, 32,on their property, they contacted the

LAS CRUCES – Police arrested on Monday arrested two men who allegedlywere firing weapons within city limits early in the morning. Mikael Johnson, 29, of the 5200 block of Stagecoach Lane, and Christopher Brock, 25, of the 3800 block of Ricker Court, were arrested at around 4 a.m. after a brief pursuit, officers said in

LAS CRUCES – Police arrested on Monday arrested two men who allegedlywere firing weapons within city limits early in the morning. Mikael Johnson, 29, of the 5200 block of Stagecoach Lane, and Christopher Brock, 25, of the 3800 block of Ricker Court, were arrested at around 4 a.m. after a brief pursuit, officers said in

VILLAHERMOSA, Mexico (AP) – Hungry and dehydrated victims of one of the worst floods in Mexico’s history scrambled for government packages of food and medicine, while at least 20,000 people remained trapped Monday on the rooftops of homes swallowed by water. Residents were running dangerously short of food and water after nearly a week of

VILLAHERMOSA, Mexico (AP) – Hungry and dehydrated victims of one of the worst floods in Mexico’s history scrambled for government packages of food and medicine, while at least 20,000 people remained trapped Monday on the rooftops of homes swallowed by water. Residents were running dangerously short of food and water after nearly a week of

WASHINGTON (ABC News) – Sixty percent of all Americans strongly want the country to change direction after nearly seven years of President George W. Bush’s rule, according to a new opinion poll released late Sunday. The survey by The Washington Post and ABC News indicated that only 24 percent of those surveyed think the nation

WASHINGTON (ABC News) – Sixty percent of all Americans strongly want the country to change direction after nearly seven years of President George W. Bush’s rule, according to a new opinion poll released late Sunday. The survey by The Washington Post and ABC News indicated that only 24 percent of those surveyed think the nation

EL PASO – Upper Rio Grande @ Work will assist Wal-Mart with their staffing needs for a new Neighborhood Market location, according to information in a news release. Wal-Mart plans to hire 125 people for their store that’s opening at 951 N. Resler, which will be located across from Franklin High School. Wal-Mart representatives will

EL PASO – Upper Rio Grande @ Work will assist Wal-Mart with their staffing needs for a new Neighborhood Market location, according to information in a news release. Wal-Mart plans to hire 125 people for their store that’s opening at 951 N. Resler, which will be located across from Franklin High School. Wal-Mart representatives will

NEW YORK, NY.(AP) – Dick Parsons will depart as CEO of Time Warner Inc. at the end of the year, five years after taking the helm of the world’s largest media conglomerate and rebuilding its stature following a disastrous merger with AOL. Parsons, who is 59, will be replaced on Jan. 1 by the 55-year-old

NEW YORK, NY.(AP) – Dick Parsons will depart as CEO of Time Warner Inc. at the end of the year, five years after taking the helm of the world’s largest media conglomerate and rebuilding its stature following a disastrous merger with AOL. Parsons, who is 59, will be replaced on Jan. 1 by the 55-year-old

HUCKABAY, TX. (AP) – The nation’s largest manure-to-natural gas plant got up and running Monday in the heart of Texas dairy country, a project expected to produce enough energy to power 11,000 homes a year. In a high-profile example of the growing need for alternative energy, Huckabay Ridge gets manure from local dairy farms, processes

HUCKABAY, TX. (AP) – The nation’s largest manure-to-natural gas plant got up and running Monday in the heart of Texas dairy country, a project expected to produce enough energy to power 11,000 homes a year. In a high-profile example of the growing need for alternative energy, Huckabay Ridge gets manure from local dairy farms, processes

EL PASO – Hospice El Paso Director Charles Roark resigned his position Friday afternoon. The Board of Directors has named Pete Duarte as Interim Executive Director to oversee the search for a new permanent replacement as well as day-to-day operations. “We are proud to have someone of Duarte’s caliber, while we find a new permanent

EL PASO – Hospice El Paso Director Charles Roark resigned his position Friday afternoon. The Board of Directors has named Pete Duarte as Interim Executive Director to oversee the search for a new permanent replacement as well as day-to-day operations. “We are proud to have someone of Duarte’s caliber, while we find a new permanent

EL PASO, TX. The following are e-mails from the ABC-7 Viewing audience speaking about the pro’s and con’s of the proposed Children’s Hospital Initiative as well as ABC-7’s coverage of the issue. – – – – – – – We recently received a letter from a pediatrician named Dr. Ayo, encouraging us to vote against

EL PASO, TX. The following are e-mails from the ABC-7 Viewing audience speaking about the pro’s and con’s of the proposed Children’s Hospital Initiative as well as ABC-7’s coverage of the issue. – – – – – – – We recently received a letter from a pediatrician named Dr. Ayo, encouraging us to vote against

WASHINGTON – The giant agribusiness company Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions’ plant in Wyalusing, Pa. and distributed to retailers across the country.

WASHINGTON – The giant agribusiness company Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions’ plant in Wyalusing, Pa. and distributed to retailers across the country.

UPDATE: 10.30.07 LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces police have identified the victim of the city’s latest murder. Klara Deitz was found around noon Monday by a manwho performedmaintenance work forher. Deitz, whowas 78,livedalong the 1200 block ofSkyway St. Investigatorssaid the victim was found with her feet tied and with her hands tied behind her

UPDATE: 10.30.07 LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces police have identified the victim of the city’s latest murder. Klara Deitz was found around noon Monday by a manwho performedmaintenance work forher. Deitz, whowas 78,livedalong the 1200 block ofSkyway St. Investigatorssaid the victim was found with her feet tied and with her hands tied behind her

EL PASO, TX. – A 38-year-old El Paso man is dead after crashing his motorcycle overnight Friday,but his body wasn’t found untilSaturday afternoon. David Marin was exitingU.S. Highway54, heading up the Interstate-10 West on-ramp. For some reason, he lost control of the bike and flew off the highway. Police received a call about a motorcycle