Month: January 2008

By Bob Harp EL PASO — Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s department have identified the skeletal remains found in the desert just outside of East El Paso as those of a woman missing since August 2005. Sheriff’s investigators said the medical examiner confirmed the remains found near Horizon City on January 17 are

By Bob Harp EL PASO — Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s department have identified the skeletal remains found in the desert just outside of East El Paso as those of a woman missing since August 2005. Sheriff’s investigators said the medical examiner confirmed the remains found near Horizon City on January 17 are

by Doug Wernet LAS CRUCES — In a strange turn of events, a teenager at a rehabilitation center allegedly struck an officer because he wanted to stay behind bars. Officials say 18-year-old Anthony Taylor allegedly struck an officer in the head because he wanted to stay behind bars. When questioned,Taylor told police he knowingly swung

by Doug Wernet LAS CRUCES — In a strange turn of events, a teenager at a rehabilitation center allegedly struck an officer because he wanted to stay behind bars. Officials say 18-year-old Anthony Taylor allegedly struck an officer in the head because he wanted to stay behind bars. When questioned,Taylor told police he knowingly swung

By JENNIFER DOBNER, Associated Press Writer SALT LAKE CITY – Thousands of believers were in mourning Monday following the death of Gordon B. Hinckley, the humble head of the Mormon church who added millions of new members and labored long to burnish the faith’s image as a world religion. An announcement of his successor was

By JENNIFER DOBNER, Associated Press Writer SALT LAKE CITY – Thousands of believers were in mourning Monday following the death of Gordon B. Hinckley, the humble head of the Mormon church who added millions of new members and labored long to burnish the faith’s image as a world religion. An announcement of his successor was

SOCORRO — A man escaped serious injury this morning even though he was involved in a rollover crash that caused severe damage to his car. The incident happened around 2 a.m. near Place Rd. Investigators said the man somehow lost control of his vehicle and it hit a tree. The vehicle then rolled over and

SOCORRO — A man escaped serious injury this morning even though he was involved in a rollover crash that caused severe damage to his car. The incident happened around 2 a.m. near Place Rd. Investigators said the man somehow lost control of his vehicle and it hit a tree. The vehicle then rolled over and

EL PASO — Family, friends and colleagues offered prayers for a Sun City native that was killed while working for the Border Patrol in Yuma, Arizona. A private rosary for Luis Aguilar, 32, was held Sunday at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. A color guard posted colors before the ceremony, which was only open to family

EL PASO — Family, friends and colleagues offered prayers for a Sun City native that was killed while working for the Border Patrol in Yuma, Arizona. A private rosary for Luis Aguilar, 32, was held Sunday at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. A color guard posted colors before the ceremony, which was only open to family

By Ken Molestina EL PASO — With the economy riding what seemed like a daily roller-coaster of ups and downs this past week, many are concerned with what effect it will have on the growing mortgage fluctuation. Real estate experts in El Paso said that due to the greatturmoil in the housing market, the new

By Ken Molestina EL PASO — With the economy riding what seemed like a daily roller-coaster of ups and downs this past week, many are concerned with what effect it will have on the growing mortgage fluctuation. Real estate experts in El Paso said that due to the greatturmoil in the housing market, the new

AUSTIN (AP) – Immigration agents will set up an office at the Travis County Jail to monitor the status of people booked into the facility. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has officers stationed at some detention facilities, including the Dallas County Jail. At the Irving jail and others, jailers can call a 24-hour number and

AUSTIN (AP) – Immigration agents will set up an office at the Travis County Jail to monitor the status of people booked into the facility. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has officers stationed at some detention facilities, including the Dallas County Jail. At the Irving jail and others, jailers can call a 24-hour number and

By Veronique Masterson EL PASO — Violence in Ciudad Juarez and the movement of a high-ranking Mexican police official to a local hospital has put authorities from both countries on heightened security alert. Now, military officials with Fort Bliss are establishing a position for those soldiers stationed here.Saturday, officials said Ciudad Juarez is temporarily off-limits

By Veronique Masterson EL PASO — Violence in Ciudad Juarez and the movement of a high-ranking Mexican police official to a local hospital has put authorities from both countries on heightened security alert. Now, military officials with Fort Bliss are establishing a position for those soldiers stationed here.Saturday, officials said Ciudad Juarez is temporarily off-limits

By DAVID ESPO and CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press Writers COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Barack Obama routed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the racially-charged South Carolina primary Saturday night, regaining campaign momentum in the prelude to a Feb. 5 coast-to-coast competition for more than 1,600 Democratic National Convention delegates. Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina was

By DAVID ESPO and CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press Writers COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Barack Obama routed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the racially-charged South Carolina primary Saturday night, regaining campaign momentum in the prelude to a Feb. 5 coast-to-coast competition for more than 1,600 Democratic National Convention delegates. Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina was

By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) – South Carolina Democrats voted on Saturday in a bitter presidential nominating race, with Barack Obama leading Hillary Clinton in polls and counting on heavy black support to carry him to a needed victory. Voter turnout was heavy soon after polls opened at 7 a.m. under

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Most taxpayers could expect a rebate of up to $600 starting in mid-May under the economic aid plan set to go through Congress within weeks. Couples could get twice as much, with even more for most families with children. All that, however, depends on smooth sailing

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Most taxpayers could expect a rebate of up to $600 starting in mid-May under the economic aid plan set to go through Congress within weeks. Couples could get twice as much, with even more for most families with children. All that, however, depends on smooth sailing

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — A majority of trusteeswith the El Paso Independent School District joined the opponentsof the prospect ofASARCO’s reopening. Board President David Dodge, along with four other trustees, announced from the steps of Vilas Elementary School, that the district has adopted a stance in opposition to renewal of the air quality

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — A majority of trusteeswith the El Paso Independent School District joined the opponentsof the prospect ofASARCO’s reopening. Board President David Dodge, along with four other trustees, announced from the steps of Vilas Elementary School, that the district has adopted a stance in opposition to renewal of the air quality

By Martin Bartlett EL PASO — One parent company of ASARCO in El Paso said it had no plans to reopen the copper smelter or renew its air quality permits, but that did not necessarily equal a victory for those opposed to the plant. Following a complex corporate chain, Grupo Mexico, Inc. owns ASARCO, Inc.

By Martin Bartlett EL PASO — One parent company of ASARCO in El Paso said it had no plans to reopen the copper smelter or renew its air quality permits, but that did not necessarily equal a victory for those opposed to the plant. Following a complex corporate chain, Grupo Mexico, Inc. owns ASARCO, Inc.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Christian Brando, the troubled eldest son of the late famed actor Marlon Brando, has died from pneumonia at a Los Angeles hospital, an attorney said Saturday. He was 49. Brando died Saturday morning at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, said David Seeley, an attorney representing Marlon Brando’s estate. Seeley said Brando was

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Christian Brando, the troubled eldest son of the late famed actor Marlon Brando, has died from pneumonia at a Los Angeles hospital, an attorney said Saturday. He was 49. Brando died Saturday morning at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, said David Seeley, an attorney representing Marlon Brando’s estate. Seeley said Brando was

By Estela Casas EL PASO — The Sun City is being featured in a new series of advertising spots promoting places to see and things to do around the Lone Star State. Commercials produced by New Image Television will begin airing inmid-February on national networks that highlight places of interest around Texas. In conjunction, a

By Estela Casas EL PASO — The Sun City is being featured in a new series of advertising spots promoting places to see and things to do around the Lone Star State. Commercials produced by New Image Television will begin airing inmid-February on national networks that highlight places of interest around Texas. In conjunction, a

EL PASO — A local woman says she’s quite upset that her car was broken into while she went to a gym to workout. The incident happened some weeks ago at an East Side EP Fitness, and since then, ABC 7 has learned there have been a number of similar incidents reported at the company’s