Month: September 2008

DENVER (AP) – Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling Oroweat 100 percent Whole Wheat bread because it might contain undeclared tree nuts, which could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction in people who have allergies to tree nuts. Company officials say its Oroweat Health Nut bread was inadvertently placed in the wrong packaging at the company’s

DENVER (AP) – Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling Oroweat 100 percent Whole Wheat bread because it might contain undeclared tree nuts, which could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction in people who have allergies to tree nuts. Company officials say its Oroweat Health Nut bread was inadvertently placed in the wrong packaging at the company’s

Forbes.com recently ranked UTEP as No. 365 out of 569 schools on it’s first “America’s Best Colleges” list. UTEP ranked higher than Texas Tech (No. 385) and over 140 spots higher than Texas Christian University (No. 513), UT-San Antonio (No. 509) and UT-Dallas (No. 521). UTEP was ranked just one spot lower than Pepperdine University,

Forbes.com recently ranked UTEP as No. 365 out of 569 schools on it’s first “America’s Best Colleges” list. UTEP ranked higher than Texas Tech (No. 385) and over 140 spots higher than Texas Christian University (No. 513), UT-San Antonio (No. 509) and UT-Dallas (No. 521). UTEP was ranked just one spot lower than Pepperdine University,

Emergency Dispatchers have confirmed a building in Central El Paso has been evacuated because of a possible gas leak. The Surety tower, a nine-story building, which houses offices, is near Gateway East and Bassett Place. The call came in as a condition two fire, which is considered a serious situation. Emergency Responders tell ABC-7 there

Emergency Dispatchers have confirmed a building in Central El Paso has been evacuated because of a possible gas leak. The Surety tower, a nine-story building, which houses offices, is near Gateway East and Bassett Place. The call came in as a condition two fire, which is considered a serious situation. Emergency Responders tell ABC-7 there

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO — The plane carrying International Boundary and Water Commission U.S. Chairman Carlos Marin was slated to fly over Mexican airspace before it was scheduled to land early Monday afternoon in Presidio, Texas, according to IBWC Spokeswoman Sally Spener. His plane had not landed and was missing, Spener said,

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO — The plane carrying International Boundary and Water Commission U.S. Chairman Carlos Marin was slated to fly over Mexican airspace before it was scheduled to land early Monday afternoon in Presidio, Texas, according to IBWC Spokeswoman Sally Spener. His plane had not landed and was missing, Spener said,

EL PASO, Texas — A man convicted of a drug/bribery conspiracy charge was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison on Monday, U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton said. On June 13, 37-year-old Saulo Reyes pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import 100 kilograms or more of marijuana. By pleading guilty, Reyes admitted that he paid $4,250 on

EL PASO, Texas — A man convicted of a drug/bribery conspiracy charge was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison on Monday, U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton said. On June 13, 37-year-old Saulo Reyes pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import 100 kilograms or more of marijuana. By pleading guilty, Reyes admitted that he paid $4,250 on

EL PASO COUNTY, Texas — At Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners approved the spending of $259,000 to build two bathroom buildingsat Ascarate Park. At first vote, commissioners passed over the bathroom issue because only four representatives were at the meeting and two were against the measure. When Luis Sarinana arrived, the measure passed with his

EL PASO COUNTY, Texas — At Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners approved the spending of $259,000 to build two bathroom buildingsat Ascarate Park. At first vote, commissioners passed over the bathroom issue because only four representatives were at the meeting and two were against the measure. When Luis Sarinana arrived, the measure passed with his

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – James Howington had to take a hike because of Ike. The Houston construction worker only had enough money to put his girlfriend and son on a bus to California. But he had to get out of the hurricane’s way, too. So, Howington hoofed it. It took him two days of walking

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – James Howington had to take a hike because of Ike. The Houston construction worker only had enough money to put his girlfriend and son on a bus to California. But he had to get out of the hurricane’s way, too. So, Howington hoofed it. It took him two days of walking

(AP) — The stock market has suffered one of its worst days in years as investors reacted to a stunning reshaping of the landscape of Wall Street that took out two storied names: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Merrill Lynch & Co. The Dow Jones industrials are down more than 504 points, their sixth-largest point

(AP) — The stock market has suffered one of its worst days in years as investors reacted to a stunning reshaping of the landscape of Wall Street that took out two storied names: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Merrill Lynch & Co. The Dow Jones industrials are down more than 504 points, their sixth-largest point

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – Tourist-popular Galveston seems more like a debris-ridden ghost town today after Hurricane Ike. About 20 Longhorns roamed the empty neighborhoods. The west end of Galveston island, while dotted with expensive homes, had undeveloped grazing lands. Deputy city manager Brandon Wade toured the destruction with some reporters today. Hurricane Ike lowered the

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – Tourist-popular Galveston seems more like a debris-ridden ghost town today after Hurricane Ike. About 20 Longhorns roamed the empty neighborhoods. The west end of Galveston island, while dotted with expensive homes, had undeveloped grazing lands. Deputy city manager Brandon Wade toured the destruction with some reporters today. Hurricane Ike lowered the

LAS VEGAS (AP) – A defense lawyer in the O.J. Simpson robbery and kidnapping trial says the evidence will show that the disgraced NFL star simply wanted to recover stolen personal effects. Simpson is accused of robbing sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. But lawyer Yale Galanter says the evidence will not

LAS VEGAS (AP) – A defense lawyer in the O.J. Simpson robbery and kidnapping trial says the evidence will show that the disgraced NFL star simply wanted to recover stolen personal effects. Simpson is accused of robbing sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. But lawyer Yale Galanter says the evidence will not

Video copies of Don Haskins’ memorial service are available for $24.95 from Video News Service. Call VNS at 532-5431.

Video copies of Don Haskins’ memorial service are available for $24.95 from Video News Service. Call VNS at 532-5431.

NEW YORK (AP) – Lehman Brothers has filed for bankruptcy protection under the weight of 60 billion dollars in soured real estate holdings. The company’s filing for Chapter 11 protection will allow it to restructure while creditor claims are held at bay. The filing was made Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern

NEW YORK (AP) – Lehman Brothers has filed for bankruptcy protection under the weight of 60 billion dollars in soured real estate holdings. The company’s filing for Chapter 11 protection will allow it to restructure while creditor claims are held at bay. The filing was made Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Las Cruces is one of the top small metropolitan areas in the nation for jobgrowth and retention, and the state capital isn’t far behind. That’s according to the Milken Institute’s latest list of the best performing small cities. The Las Cruces area jumped to Number 11 this year from Number

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Las Cruces is one of the top small metropolitan areas in the nation for jobgrowth and retention, and the state capital isn’t far behind. That’s according to the Milken Institute’s latest list of the best performing small cities. The Las Cruces area jumped to Number 11 this year from Number

EL PASO, TX — The demolition of an administration building at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry downtown means drivers will be limited to only four lanes – the lowest number of open lanes at the bridge during the construction project that will eventually expand it. The project will add two lanes for vehicles,

EL PASO, TX — The demolition of an administration building at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry downtown means drivers will be limited to only four lanes – the lowest number of open lanes at the bridge during the construction project that will eventually expand it. The project will add two lanes for vehicles,

By ASIF SHAHZAD Associated Press Writer ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) – An al-Qaida suspect’s 12-year-old son, who was taken into custody with his mother and held for two months, was handed over to Pakistan Monday and returned to his relatives there. The boy’s mother, Aafia Siddiqui, was detained outside the governor’s house in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province

By ASIF SHAHZAD Associated Press Writer ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) – An al-Qaida suspect’s 12-year-old son, who was taken into custody with his mother and held for two months, was handed over to Pakistan Monday and returned to his relatives there. The boy’s mother, Aafia Siddiqui, was detained outside the governor’s house in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province