Month: February 2008

(AP) — A gunman carrying a grudge against City Hall left a suicide note on his bed warning “The truth will come out in the end,” before he went on a deadly shooting spree at a council meeting, his brother told The Associated Press Friday. Arthur Thornton, 42, said in an interview at the family’s

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) – Calling it a “win-win” solution, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a compromise levee repair-border wall project that will eliminate the need for a border fence in Hidalgo County. It is the first clear compromise the federal government has made regarding concerns in border towns like Granjeno where property and houses

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) – Calling it a “win-win” solution, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a compromise levee repair-border wall project that will eliminate the need for a border fence in Hidalgo County. It is the first clear compromise the federal government has made regarding concerns in border towns like Granjeno where property and houses

SANTA TERESA–A foam manufacturing company employeehas beenarrested on a charge of larceny Over $500, which is a Fourth Degree Felony, when he tried to leave his work, allegedlywith some of the company’s product in his vehicle. Martin Gonzalez, 18, was stopped by security officers at Foamex, after they had been advised not to let any

SANTA TERESA–A foam manufacturing company employeehas beenarrested on a charge of larceny Over $500, which is a Fourth Degree Felony, when he tried to leave his work, allegedlywith some of the company’s product in his vehicle. Martin Gonzalez, 18, was stopped by security officers at Foamex, after they had been advised not to let any

(AP) — In the aftermath of stunningly deadly and destructive tornadoes, this hard-hit community now has other worries – looters, power shortages and a large number of residents still unaccounted for. “They’re going to have the looters and then the metal scrappers giving them hell,” said Jason Newsse, who came from Myrtle Beach, S.C., to

(AP) — In the aftermath of stunningly deadly and destructive tornadoes, this hard-hit community now has other worries – looters, power shortages and a large number of residents still unaccounted for. “They’re going to have the looters and then the metal scrappers giving them hell,” said Jason Newsse, who came from Myrtle Beach, S.C., to

(AP) — One man pulled a couch over his head. Bank employees rushed into the vault. A woman trembled in her bathroom, clinging to her dogs. College students huddled in dormitories. Tornado warnings had been broadcast for hours, and when the sirens finally announced that the twisters had arrived, many people across the South took

(AP) — One man pulled a couch over his head. Bank employees rushed into the vault. A woman trembled in her bathroom, clinging to her dogs. College students huddled in dormitories. Tornado warnings had been broadcast for hours, and when the sirens finally announced that the twisters had arrived, many people across the South took

EL PASO — The man accused in the serial killings of women in Juarez has been released, according to ABC 7’s news partners at Canal 44. Edgar Alvarez Cruz was accused in ten murders. Alvarez Cruz’s family had maintained his innocence. ABC7 is trying to confirm with Juarez prosecutorsas to whyhe was let go.

EL PASO — The man accused in the serial killings of women in Juarez has been released, according to ABC 7’s news partners at Canal 44. Edgar Alvarez Cruz was accused in ten murders. Alvarez Cruz’s family had maintained his innocence. ABC7 is trying to confirm with Juarez prosecutorsas to whyhe was let go.

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A man convicted of trying to run over a U.S. Border Patrol was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison Wednesday. Gerardo Felipe Ortiz, 28, of El Paso, was convicted in November of one count of assault on a federal officer. A federal judge sentenced him to five

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A man convicted of trying to run over a U.S. Border Patrol was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison Wednesday. Gerardo Felipe Ortiz, 28, of El Paso, was convicted in November of one count of assault on a federal officer. A federal judge sentenced him to five

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Justin Hawkins scored 25 points to lead New Mexico State to an 88-49 winWednesdayover the Idaho Vandals in the Pan American Center. The Aggies (13-12, 7-3 Western Athletic Conference) had a 21-point lead heading into the second half. They went on to outscore the Vandals (5-16, 2-8 WAC) 44-26 in the

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Justin Hawkins scored 25 points to lead New Mexico State to an 88-49 winWednesdayover the Idaho Vandals in the Pan American Center. The Aggies (13-12, 7-3 Western Athletic Conference) had a 21-point lead heading into the second half. They went on to outscore the Vandals (5-16, 2-8 WAC) 44-26 in the

EL PASO — Federal officials are about to enter their second full week checking for new document requirements at international ports-of-entry. An illegal alternative to get across the international boundarywould be tosimply walk around unfenced sections of the Rio Grande, but federal officials say there’s no evidence that the new regulations are encouraging people to

EL PASO — Federal officials are about to enter their second full week checking for new document requirements at international ports-of-entry. An illegal alternative to get across the international boundarywould be tosimply walk around unfenced sections of the Rio Grande, but federal officials say there’s no evidence that the new regulations are encouraging people to

EL PASO (AP) – Claude Britten hit a layup with three seconds lefton Wednesdayto giveUTEP a 66-64 victory over Tulane. Tulane had tied the game at 64-64 with 1:55 left on a jumper by Matt Wheaton. Neither team could get a shot to fall until Britten pulled down an offensive rebound and hit the game

EL PASO (AP) – Claude Britten hit a layup with three seconds lefton Wednesdayto giveUTEP a 66-64 victory over Tulane. Tulane had tied the game at 64-64 with 1:55 left on a jumper by Matt Wheaton. Neither team could get a shot to fall until Britten pulled down an offensive rebound and hit the game

By Rachel Abell EL PASO — Neighborhoods that were ravaged by the floods of Storm 2006 have been given a second chance at utility for training emergency personnel for new and dangerous situations. Few can forget the images of mud caked and mold infested homes with crumbling walls made uninhabitable after the rains of August

By Rachel Abell EL PASO — Neighborhoods that were ravaged by the floods of Storm 2006 have been given a second chance at utility for training emergency personnel for new and dangerous situations. Few can forget the images of mud caked and mold infested homes with crumbling walls made uninhabitable after the rains of August

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — A decision by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals mightallow traffic violators and serious offenders to reduce the amount of fines paid for transgressions. Previously, Texas courts assessed fines for multiple counts of offenses individually, yielding high fine amounts. A new decision could make a significant change in how

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — A decision by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals mightallow traffic violators and serious offenders to reduce the amount of fines paid for transgressions. Previously, Texas courts assessed fines for multiple counts of offenses individually, yielding high fine amounts. A new decision could make a significant change in how

EL PASO — Police were called out to investigate a serious crash in the East Central area of town. Officers said a car rolled over on Noble Street at Myrtle Avenue around 4:40 in the afternoon. One person was trapped inside the car, and emergency medical crews worked to remove the individual with special metal

EL PASO — Police were called out to investigate a serious crash in the East Central area of town. Officers said a car rolled over on Noble Street at Myrtle Avenue around 4:40 in the afternoon. One person was trapped inside the car, and emergency medical crews worked to remove the individual with special metal

AUSTIN (AP) – A review finds low-income and minority students in Texas are more likely to attend schools with inexperienced teachers who are not fully certified. The study released today in Austin is by Washington-based The Education Trust, which advocates for low-income and minority students. The nonprofit group examined the 50 largest districts in Texas,

AUSTIN (AP) – A review finds low-income and minority students in Texas are more likely to attend schools with inexperienced teachers who are not fully certified. The study released today in Austin is by Washington-based The Education Trust, which advocates for low-income and minority students. The nonprofit group examined the 50 largest districts in Texas,

PHOENIX — A distraught Tempe man was within sight of the Super Bowl on Sunday with an assault rifle, but a change of heart kept him from unloading 200 rounds of ammunition on the crowd, court records show. Kurt William Havelock, 35, turned himself in Sunday to Tempe police and the FBI at the urging

PHOENIX — A distraught Tempe man was within sight of the Super Bowl on Sunday with an assault rifle, but a change of heart kept him from unloading 200 rounds of ammunition on the crowd, court records show. Kurt William Havelock, 35, turned himself in Sunday to Tempe police and the FBI at the urging

(AP) — When Pat Knight planned changes in the way Texas Tech would do certain things, he didn’t worry about the opinions of anyone else. Not even those of the coach he succeeded. Who just happens to be his father, Bob Knight, the NCAA’s winningest Division I men’s coach. “Like when you grow up and