Month: November 2008

EL PASO, Texas — An overturned truck caused a blockage of all laneson the ramp to I-10 Eastfrom US 54 South for over four hours on Wednesday. The rollover occurred about 10:15 a.m. and the ramp was re-opened about 2:30 p.m. Police and fire unitsresponded to the scene. No one was injured.

EL PASO, Texas — An overturned truck caused a blockage of all laneson the ramp to I-10 Eastfrom US 54 South for over four hours on Wednesday. The rollover occurred about 10:15 a.m. and the ramp was re-opened about 2:30 p.m. Police and fire unitsresponded to the scene. No one was injured.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Dick Cheney, getting ready to hand off the job as the nation’s second-in-command, will sit down with Vice President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday at the Naval Observatory. Cheney spokeswoman Megan Mitchell said Cheney and his wife, Lynne, have invited Biden and his wife, Jill, to their home at the observatory,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Dick Cheney, getting ready to hand off the job as the nation’s second-in-command, will sit down with Vice President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday at the Naval Observatory. Cheney spokeswoman Megan Mitchell said Cheney and his wife, Lynne, have invited Biden and his wife, Jill, to their home at the observatory,

WASHINGTON (AP) – A key House Democrat is writing legislation that would send $25 billion in emergency loans to the beleaguered auto industry in exchange for a government ownership stake in the Big Three car companies. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are pressing for quick passage of an auto bailout

WASHINGTON (AP) – A key House Democrat is writing legislation that would send $25 billion in emergency loans to the beleaguered auto industry in exchange for a government ownership stake in the Big Three car companies. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are pressing for quick passage of an auto bailout

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Oil prices plunged below $56 a barrel Wednesday as awful numbers from retailers and a dismal outlook from automakers lent yet more evidence that the U.S. and the rest of the globe will slash its energy use. The Energy Department said it expects U.S. consumption of petroleum to drop more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Oil prices plunged below $56 a barrel Wednesday as awful numbers from retailers and a dismal outlook from automakers lent yet more evidence that the U.S. and the rest of the globe will slash its energy use. The Energy Department said it expects U.S. consumption of petroleum to drop more

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – An approaching cold front could thwart NASA’s plans to launch space shuttle Endeavour on Friday on a flight to the international space station. Native El Pasoan Ginger Kerrick is set to be flight director for the shuttle mission. Seven astronauts arrived Tuesday ahead of the countdown start and hopeful for

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – An approaching cold front could thwart NASA’s plans to launch space shuttle Endeavour on Friday on a flight to the international space station. Native El Pasoan Ginger Kerrick is set to be flight director for the shuttle mission. Seven astronauts arrived Tuesday ahead of the countdown start and hopeful for

EL PASO, Texas — City Council discussed Tuesday the possibility of taking over Ascarate Park from the county, with the recommendation of some commissioners. The mayor and council discussed possibilities for the park if they take it over. Representative Emma Acosta pointed out that the park needs a lot of improvements. Council decided 7-1 to

EL PASO, Texas — City Council discussed Tuesday the possibility of taking over Ascarate Park from the county, with the recommendation of some commissioners. The mayor and council discussed possibilities for the park if they take it over. Representative Emma Acosta pointed out that the park needs a lot of improvements. Council decided 7-1 to

EL PASO — City Council approved 7-1 a resolution urging the Public Service Board to work with the city to expedite the potential sale of a 1,000-acre property in northeast El Paso. Redco needed the city to work out the details in order to continue pursuing leads for a possible auto plant or biomedical plant

EL PASO — City Council approved 7-1 a resolution urging the Public Service Board to work with the city to expedite the potential sale of a 1,000-acre property in northeast El Paso. Redco needed the city to work out the details in order to continue pursuing leads for a possible auto plant or biomedical plant

HOUSTON (AP) – Retail gasoline prices dipped for a 17th week since July 4, falling below $2 a gallon in a number of states and approaching $1.50 at some service stations. The price of crude fell again too, hitting a 20-month low. While consumers, worried about a weak job market and slumping investments, are grateful

HOUSTON (AP) – Retail gasoline prices dipped for a 17th week since July 4, falling below $2 a gallon in a number of states and approaching $1.50 at some service stations. The price of crude fell again too, hitting a 20-month low. While consumers, worried about a weak job market and slumping investments, are grateful

ABC-7 is expanding its coverage of weather with a new WeatherNet site near the Clint landfill. The WeatherNetsite has equipment to collect information on wind, rain and temperature conditions.

ABC-7 is expanding its coverage of weather with a new WeatherNet site near the Clint landfill. The WeatherNetsite has equipment to collect information on wind, rain and temperature conditions.

AUSTIN (AP) – A late legislative win for Republicans seems to have secured the GOP majority in the state House, if only by a razor-thin 2-seat margin. With a crowded field of candidates and no clear alternative to Republican House Speaker Tom Craddick, the narrow 76-74 majority appears to give momentum back to Craddick in

AUSTIN (AP) – A late legislative win for Republicans seems to have secured the GOP majority in the state House, if only by a razor-thin 2-seat margin. With a crowded field of candidates and no clear alternative to Republican House Speaker Tom Craddick, the narrow 76-74 majority appears to give momentum back to Craddick in

EL PASO — On Tuesday City Council unanimously approved a resolution regarding left lane restrictions on I-10 for semi-trucks. Themeasure still has to be approved by the Texas Department of Transportation to take effect. If approved, road signs indicating the restrictions could go upwithin 90 days. Therestrictionbans big trucks from the left lane of I-10

EL PASO — On Tuesday City Council unanimously approved a resolution regarding left lane restrictions on I-10 for semi-trucks. Themeasure still has to be approved by the Texas Department of Transportation to take effect. If approved, road signs indicating the restrictions could go upwithin 90 days. Therestrictionbans big trucks from the left lane of I-10

EL PASO — The UTEP School of Nursing has been awarded $385,582 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to increase its number of nursing graduates, UTEP officials said. UTEP saw a 28 percent increase in nursing graduates during 2008. The university is one of only 12 state universities to receive the funding, and the

EL PASO — The UTEP School of Nursing has been awarded $385,582 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to increase its number of nursing graduates, UTEP officials said. UTEP saw a 28 percent increase in nursing graduates during 2008. The university is one of only 12 state universities to receive the funding, and the

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – U.S. State Department officials unveiled a massive new consulate Monday in Ciudad Juarez, which is the world’s busiest cityfor immigrant visas. The $66 million consulate building, under construction since early 2006, will open to the public on Wednesday. Consulate official Laura Dogu said the building has doubled capacity with more

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – U.S. State Department officials unveiled a massive new consulate Monday in Ciudad Juarez, which is the world’s busiest cityfor immigrant visas. The $66 million consulate building, under construction since early 2006, will open to the public on Wednesday. Consulate official Laura Dogu said the building has doubled capacity with more

The El Paso County Courthouse and its satellite offices (including those on the Westside, Northeast, and Lower Valley) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day. Federal offices will also be closed Tuesday. City offices will be open Tuesday. UTEP and El Paso Community College will be open both Monday and

The El Paso County Courthouse and its satellite offices (including those on the Westside, Northeast, and Lower Valley) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day. Federal offices will also be closed Tuesday. City offices will be open Tuesday. UTEP and El Paso Community College will be open both Monday and

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for “emergency and limited financial assistance” for the battered auto industry on Tuesday, to be completed within days in a postelection session of Congress. Five days after dismal financial reports from General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., Pelosi backed legislation to make the automakers eligible for

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for “emergency and limited financial assistance” for the battered auto industry on Tuesday, to be completed within days in a postelection session of Congress. Five days after dismal financial reports from General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., Pelosi backed legislation to make the automakers eligible for