Month: January 2008

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

By EILEEN SULLIVAN, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday. The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come

By EILEEN SULLIVAN, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday. The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come

EL PASO — ABC 7 has learned how the hospital bill for a wounded Mexican law enforcement commander will be paid. Taxpayers, or the county hospital will not be responsible for the expenses incurred by Fernando Lozano, who worked with the Chihuahua Investigation Agency. Lozano was shot five times on Monday in Juarez in an

EL PASO — ABC 7 has learned how the hospital bill for a wounded Mexican law enforcement commander will be paid. Taxpayers, or the county hospital will not be responsible for the expenses incurred by Fernando Lozano, who worked with the Chihuahua Investigation Agency. Lozano was shot five times on Monday in Juarez in an

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – Former Governor Bruce King and his wife, Alice, today endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. The three-time New Mexico governor and his wife praise the experience and long public service of the New York senator and former first lady. The 84-year-old King says he’s known Clinton since the

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – Former Governor Bruce King and his wife, Alice, today endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. The three-time New Mexico governor and his wife praise the experience and long public service of the New York senator and former first lady. The 84-year-old King says he’s known Clinton since the

HOUSTON (AP) – Students in Texas will soon be able to compete for state bragging rights over who is the best at playing mariachi music. In the next school year, the University Interscholastic League will have mariachi as a category in its music competitions. Officials will meet in mid-February to fine tune guidelines for the

HOUSTON (AP) – Students in Texas will soon be able to compete for state bragging rights over who is the best at playing mariachi music. In the next school year, the University Interscholastic League will have mariachi as a category in its music competitions. Officials will meet in mid-February to fine tune guidelines for the

CHANNELVIEW, Texas (AP) – A bus driver who lost consciousness while transporting students to school and later died is being fondly remembered while a 12-year-old girl who was her passenger is being recognized for her quick thinking. Linda Kaminski was driving 14 students Thursday morning when she slumped over the steering wheel while stopped at

CHANNELVIEW, Texas (AP) – A bus driver who lost consciousness while transporting students to school and later died is being fondly remembered while a 12-year-old girl who was her passenger is being recognized for her quick thinking. Linda Kaminski was driving 14 students Thursday morning when she slumped over the steering wheel while stopped at

By Miguel Martinez EL PASO — Several units from the El Paso Fire Department responded to a call about smoke ata Taco Tote Restaurant on El Paso’s Westside Saturday morning. Officials said that smoke caused from an overheated heating and ventilation unit prompted the call to dispatchers. No flames were seen and there were no

By Miguel Martinez EL PASO — Several units from the El Paso Fire Department responded to a call about smoke ata Taco Tote Restaurant on El Paso’s Westside Saturday morning. Officials said that smoke caused from an overheated heating and ventilation unit prompted the call to dispatchers. No flames were seen and there were no

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – A Dona Ana County, New Mexico, grand jury has indicted a suburban Dallas man on vehicular homicide and other felony charges in a fatal head-on collision Christmas Eve. Assistant District Attorney James Dickens says 36-year-old Jesus Ramirez of Grand Prairie is charged in a fatal head-on traffic crash Christmas Eve,

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – A Dona Ana County, New Mexico, grand jury has indicted a suburban Dallas man on vehicular homicide and other felony charges in a fatal head-on collision Christmas Eve. Assistant District Attorney James Dickens says 36-year-old Jesus Ramirez of Grand Prairie is charged in a fatal head-on traffic crash Christmas Eve,

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — R.E. Thomason Hospital officials found themselves defending its decision to maintain heightened security on behalf of a patient who may be the target of an assassination, both for the patient’s sake and for the safety of the public around him. A security detail continued to keep a close watch

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — R.E. Thomason Hospital officials found themselves defending its decision to maintain heightened security on behalf of a patient who may be the target of an assassination, both for the patient’s sake and for the safety of the public around him. A security detail continued to keep a close watch

AUSTIN (AP) – Some Democrats and Republicans today resumed their disagreements over a voter identification law for Texas. Legislators set out to learn how widespread voter fraud is in Texas as they held a public hearing in Austin. Lawmakers showed their positions for and against a voter ID law as they questioned voting experts before

AUSTIN (AP) – Some Democrats and Republicans today resumed their disagreements over a voter identification law for Texas. Legislators set out to learn how widespread voter fraud is in Texas as they held a public hearing in Austin. Lawmakers showed their positions for and against a voter ID law as they questioned voting experts before

LAS VEGAS (AP) – A three-alarm fire broke out Friday at the Monte Carlo hotel-casino, sending plumes of black smoke above the Las Vegas Strip. The fire, which was reported around 11 a.m., was spreading from the center section of the hotel across the roof. Flaming embers fell to the street below. “The building is

LAS VEGAS (AP) – A three-alarm fire broke out Friday at the Monte Carlo hotel-casino, sending plumes of black smoke above the Las Vegas Strip. The fire, which was reported around 11 a.m., was spreading from the center section of the hotel across the roof. Flaming embers fell to the street below. “The building is

AUSTIN (AP) – Police have arrested an 24-year-old Austin man after a cat found his hidden stash of child pornography. A woman who moved into an Austin apartment once occupied by Luis Jimenez noticed her cat could stick its head in a gap between the pantry and the ceiling in the kitchen. The warrant says

AUSTIN (AP) – Police have arrested an 24-year-old Austin man after a cat found his hidden stash of child pornography. A woman who moved into an Austin apartment once occupied by Luis Jimenez noticed her cat could stick its head in a gap between the pantry and the ceiling in the kitchen. The warrant says

By Miguel Martinez EL PASO — Customs agents working inspections at the Stanton St. international port of entry seized a nearly 9 pound pork ham from an El Paso driver crossing back over from Mexico Wednesday afternoon. The 72-year-old driver did not declare the meat and was using the Dedicated-Commuter Lanes when he attempted to

By Miguel Martinez EL PASO — Customs agents working inspections at the Stanton St. international port of entry seized a nearly 9 pound pork ham from an El Paso driver crossing back over from Mexico Wednesday afternoon. The 72-year-old driver did not declare the meat and was using the Dedicated-Commuter Lanes when he attempted to

EL PASO — A single-vehicle rollover closed down a part of the interstate Friday morning in West El Paso. Emergency crews were called at around 4 a.m to the Sunland Park onramp of I-10 West. Officers had to divert traffic until the mess was cleaned up. One lane of I-10 had to be closed for

EL PASO — A single-vehicle rollover closed down a part of the interstate Friday morning in West El Paso. Emergency crews were called at around 4 a.m to the Sunland Park onramp of I-10 West. Officers had to divert traffic until the mess was cleaned up. One lane of I-10 had to be closed for

HOUSTON (AP) – The former chief executive of Chuck Norris’ martial arts program for inner-city children has pleaded guilty to stealing from the charity, the U.S. Attorney’s office said. James D. Brasher, 47, pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of uttering a forged security, the office said in a statement. Brasher confessed to opening

HOUSTON (AP) – The former chief executive of Chuck Norris’ martial arts program for inner-city children has pleaded guilty to stealing from the charity, the U.S. Attorney’s office said. James D. Brasher, 47, pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of uttering a forged security, the office said in a statement. Brasher confessed to opening

(AP) — A much-anticipated deal between the White House and once-warring House leaders to speed tax rebate checks to workers starting in May has the Senate in a bind over whether to try to add to the measure. Few public developments were expected Friday as lawmakers digest Thursday’s announcement of a hard-won agreement between House