Month: May 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) – Barack Obama collected the support of four of John Edwards’ Democratic National Convention delegates on Thursday, then gained the backing of four superdelegates and a large labor union as he marched steadily toward the party’s presidential nomination. The fresh support brought Obama’s overall delegate total to 1,895, compared to 1,718 for his

EL PASO, Texas – Rankings at UTEP show the university’s commitment to the El Paso region. Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine has published its annual Top 100 Institutions for Hispanics rankings and once again, The University of Texas at El Paso is among the top universities in the nation for Hispanics. Uniquely positioned in

EL PASO, Texas – Rankings at UTEP show the university’s commitment to the El Paso region. Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine has published its annual Top 100 Institutions for Hispanics rankings and once again, The University of Texas at El Paso is among the top universities in the nation for Hispanics. Uniquely positioned in

LUOSHUI TOWN, China (AP) – China warned the death toll from this week’s earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. More than 72 hours after the quake rattled central China, rescuers appeared to shift from poring through downed

LUOSHUI TOWN, China (AP) – China warned the death toll from this week’s earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. More than 72 hours after the quake rattled central China, rescuers appeared to shift from poring through downed

ANDERSON, Texas (AP) – More and more pet owners are opting to have their pets cremated. Although ashes may be scattered or kept as a memorial, technology has given pet owners new options, such as processing some of the cremains into a gemstone, crystal or, ultimately, a flower. Live Oak Small Animal Pet Cremation in

ANDERSON, Texas (AP) – More and more pet owners are opting to have their pets cremated. Although ashes may be scattered or kept as a memorial, technology has given pet owners new options, such as processing some of the cremains into a gemstone, crystal or, ultimately, a flower. Live Oak Small Animal Pet Cremation in

EL PASO, Texas – The 2008 El Paso transportation summit was held Wednesday at the convention center. The purpose was to inform the public about free and low-cost transportation services like Sun Metro available in El Paso. It also informed transportation providers and TX-DOT to consumers so they could hear concerns and suggestions. More and

EL PASO, Texas – The 2008 El Paso transportation summit was held Wednesday at the convention center. The purpose was to inform the public about free and low-cost transportation services like Sun Metro available in El Paso. It also informed transportation providers and TX-DOT to consumers so they could hear concerns and suggestions. More and

DUJIANGYAN, China (AP) – As of Wednesday, the death toll in chinahas reachednearly 15,000. An estimated 25,000 people are still buried under rubble and 14,000 more are missing. More than 100,000 troops are working to deliver aid in areas that have been cut off. New information concerns about a dam with quote: “extremely dangerous” cracks

DUJIANGYAN, China (AP) – As of Wednesday, the death toll in chinahas reachednearly 15,000. An estimated 25,000 people are still buried under rubble and 14,000 more are missing. More than 100,000 troops are working to deliver aid in areas that have been cut off. New information concerns about a dam with quote: “extremely dangerous” cracks

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO, Texas – For decades, the Lower Valley has been the breadbasket of El Paso County, producing crops like cotton, pecans, alfalfa, and onions. But now, the seeds are being sewn for a new crop, and it is growing fast. That’s why it doesn’t take long to see that

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO, Texas – For decades, the Lower Valley has been the breadbasket of El Paso County, producing crops like cotton, pecans, alfalfa, and onions. But now, the seeds are being sewn for a new crop, and it is growing fast. That’s why it doesn’t take long to see that

As part of ABC-7’s Border Boom Series, Reporter Daniel Marin took a look at the growth facing El Paso’s east side. EL PASO, Texas – A decade ago, Montwood and Yarbrough was considered the far east side. Today, Montwood and Loop 375 is considered the far east side. ABC-7 got a guided sneak peak of

As part of ABC-7’s Border Boom Series, Reporter Daniel Marin took a look at the growth facing El Paso’s east side. EL PASO, Texas – A decade ago, Montwood and Yarbrough was considered the far east side. Today, Montwood and Loop 375 is considered the far east side. ABC-7 got a guided sneak peak of

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) -On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Alamogordo DPS Officers and Detectives responded to a local motel identified as the Economy Inn 508 South White Sands room #112 in reference to a possible stabbing that had just occurred. Upon arrival of officers and detectives a Hispanic female, identified as Brenda

WASHINGTON (AP) – Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor took her family’s private battle with Alzheimer’s disease public Wednesday as she urged Congress to speed research and aid to fight the coming epidemic of the mind-destroying illness. “Our nation certainly is ready to get deadly serious about this deadly disease,” she told the Senate Special Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) – Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor took her family’s private battle with Alzheimer’s disease public Wednesday as she urged Congress to speed research and aid to fight the coming epidemic of the mind-destroying illness. “Our nation certainly is ready to get deadly serious about this deadly disease,” she told the Senate Special Committee

VATICAN CITY (AP) – Believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God, the Vatican’s chief astronomer said in an interview published Tuesday. The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, was quoted as saying the vastness of the universe means it is possible there

VATICAN CITY (AP) – Believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God, the Vatican’s chief astronomer said in an interview published Tuesday. The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, was quoted as saying the vastness of the universe means it is possible there

NEAR RADIUM SPRINGS, New Mexico – Dona Ana County Sheriff’s officials are investigating a Tuesday night train fatality as a suicide. The train struck and killed the individual, who was standing on the tracks, near Radium Springs. Authorities said the deceased was a 16-year-old Las Cruces resident.

NEAR RADIUM SPRINGS, New Mexico – Dona Ana County Sheriff’s officials are investigating a Tuesday night train fatality as a suicide. The train struck and killed the individual, who was standing on the tracks, near Radium Springs. Authorities said the deceased was a 16-year-old Las Cruces resident.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large, but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of his worst defeats of the campaign but scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press made its call based on surveys of voters as they

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large, but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of his worst defeats of the campaign but scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press made its call based on surveys of voters as they

PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) – Investigators think a string of wildfires that have damaged about one-hundred homes were set on purpose. Investigators searched Tuesday for one or more arsonists behind a string of stubborn wildfires that have destroyed or damaged more than 160 homes on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Firefighters in Brevard County were trying for

PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) – Investigators think a string of wildfires that have damaged about one-hundred homes were set on purpose. Investigators searched Tuesday for one or more arsonists behind a string of stubborn wildfires that have destroyed or damaged more than 160 homes on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Firefighters in Brevard County were trying for

As part of ABC-7’s Border Boom Series, Reporter Autumn Sam took a look at how military growth will effect El Paso’s northeast. EL PASO, Texas – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average El Pasoan faces a relatively low commute of 30 minutes, compared to other cities.That may change when the military adds 27,000

As part of ABC-7’s Border Boom Series, Reporter Autumn Sam took a look at how military growth will effect El Paso’s northeast. EL PASO, Texas – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average El Pasoan faces a relatively low commute of 30 minutes, compared to other cities.That may change when the military adds 27,000

EL PASO, Texas – A fire broke out Tuesday evening near the railroad tracks at Durazno and Frutas, near the US 54 overpass. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the fire started on the rail road ties then moved up a power pole,threatening several nearbybuildings. Several EPFD units responded, as well as HAZMAT crews.

EL PASO, Texas – A fire broke out Tuesday evening near the railroad tracks at Durazno and Frutas, near the US 54 overpass. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the fire started on the rail road ties then moved up a power pole,threatening several nearbybuildings. Several EPFD units responded, as well as HAZMAT crews.