Month: January 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – Here’s reaction to President George W. Bush today granting early prison releases to two now-former U.S. Border Patrol agents in West Texas. The convictions of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, for shooting a fleeing Mexican drug dealer in 2005, fueled the national debate over illegal immigration. Compean and Ramos were convicted of

By The Associated Press The following is achronology in the case of former Border Patrol agents Jose Alonso Compean and Ignacio Ramos. Theirlengthy prison sentences for shooting a fleeing drug smuggler were commuted by President George W. Bush Monday. February 2005: Compean and Ramos shoot Aldrete during a chase in which agents suspect they have

By The Associated Press The following is achronology in the case of former Border Patrol agents Jose Alonso Compean and Ignacio Ramos. Theirlengthy prison sentences for shooting a fleeing drug smuggler were commuted by President George W. Bush Monday. February 2005: Compean and Ramos shoot Aldrete during a chase in which agents suspect they have

EL PASO, Texas –Thousands cheered “move that bus” as the Ruiz family got their first look at their new home in the Lower Valley about 2:30 p.m. Monday. The Ruiz family arrived in a white limousine, fresh from a week-long vacation in the Bahamas. Jesus and Maria Ruiz’s two children exited the limo first, followed

EL PASO, Texas –Thousands cheered “move that bus” as the Ruiz family got their first look at their new home in the Lower Valley about 2:30 p.m. Monday. The Ruiz family arrived in a white limousine, fresh from a week-long vacation in the Bahamas. Jesus and Maria Ruiz’s two children exited the limo first, followed

EL PASO, Texas — Hundredsyelled “move that bus” as the Ruiz family got their first look at their new home in the Lower Valley.

EL PASO, Texas — Hundredsyelled “move that bus” as the Ruiz family got their first look at their new home in the Lower Valley.

By ABC-7 Reporter Marissa Monroy EL PASO, Texas — Extreme Makeover: Home Edition isn’t just an ABC hit — it’s also a big hit with local businesses. “Sincerely El Paso” has been the motto during the filming of the show this week because without the help from businesses in El Paso, the building of the

By ABC-7 Reporter Marissa Monroy EL PASO, Texas — Extreme Makeover: Home Edition isn’t just an ABC hit — it’s also a big hit with local businesses. “Sincerely El Paso” has been the motto during the filming of the show this week because without the help from businesses in El Paso, the building of the

By ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson EL PASO — A vocal critic ofthe Sun City’sStormwater feetold ABC-7his rights as an American citizen to an open and transparent government were violatedas hetried to stop by a Public Service Board meeting. Jimmy Janacek says he was singled out Wednesday night bythe security guard at the meeting.He said the

By ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson EL PASO — A vocal critic ofthe Sun City’sStormwater feetold ABC-7his rights as an American citizen to an open and transparent government were violatedas hetried to stop by a Public Service Board meeting. Jimmy Janacek says he was singled out Wednesday night bythe security guard at the meeting.He said the

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s officials confirm 37-year-old detention officer Cesar Arreola died Sunday morning after collapsing during a tryout on Saturday within thedepartment. Officials said the 14-month veteran of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was in the middle of tryouts for the Special Reaction Teamabout 9 a.m. Saturday when he

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s officials confirm 37-year-old detention officer Cesar Arreola died Sunday morning after collapsing during a tryout on Saturday within thedepartment. Officials said the 14-month veteran of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was in the middle of tryouts for the Special Reaction Teamabout 9 a.m. Saturday when he

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents has set up a legal defense fund for two agents convicted earlier this year of wounding a suspected drug smuggler and then trying to cover up the shooting. The National Border Patrol Council, the union that represents nearly all Border Patrol agents, launched

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents has set up a legal defense fund for two agents convicted earlier this year of wounding a suspected drug smuggler and then trying to cover up the shooting. The National Border Patrol Council, the union that represents nearly all Border Patrol agents, launched

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A pair of U.S. Border Patrol agents convicted in the wounding of a suspected drug smuggler will be fired, officials said Thursday. In a brief written statement, the Border Patrol said federal law bars Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean, who have been on indefinite suspension without pay since their

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A U.S. Border Agent accused of trying to cover up the wounding of a suspected drug smuggler last year told jurors Friday he didn’t report the incident because he was afraid no one would be believe him. “Agents are always to blame when something happens” at the Fabens station, Agent

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A pair of U.S. Border Patrol agents convicted in the wounding of a suspected drug smuggler will be fired, officials said Thursday. In a brief written statement, the Border Patrol said federal law bars Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean, who have been on indefinite suspension without pay since their

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A U.S. Border Agent accused of trying to cover up the wounding of a suspected drug smuggler last year told jurors Friday he didn’t report the incident because he was afraid no one would be believe him. “Agents are always to blame when something happens” at the Fabens station, Agent

EL PASO, Tx. – Thanks to a Texas Congressman, there is a new push to help free two El Paso Border Patrol agents. Texas congressman Ted Poe hopes to keep agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean from going to prison. Mr. Ramos and Mr. Compean received more than ten years for shooting a drug

EL PASO, Tx. – Thanks to a Texas Congressman, there is a new push to help free two El Paso Border Patrol agents. Texas congressman Ted Poe hopes to keep agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean from going to prison. Mr. Ramos and Mr. Compean received more than ten years for shooting a drug

EL PASO, Tx. – Two former Border Patrol agents were sentenced to prison Thursday afternoon for their part in shooting an alleged drug dealer, then covering up the action. Jose Alonso Compean was sentenced to 12 years, while his partner IgnacioRamoswas sentenced to 11 years in prison for the February 2005 incident in Fabens. Both

EL PASO, Tx. – Two former Border Patrol agents were sentenced to prison Thursday afternoon for their part in shooting an alleged drug dealer, then covering up the action. Jose Alonso Compean was sentenced to 12 years, while his partner IgnacioRamoswas sentenced to 11 years in prison for the February 2005 incident in Fabens. Both

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court has refused to throw out lengthy prison sentences for a pair of jailed U.S. Border Patrol agents convicted two years ago of shooting an unarmed illegal immigrant and lying about it. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Monday upheld most of the

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court has refused to throw out lengthy prison sentences for a pair of jailed U.S. Border Patrol agents convicted two years ago of shooting an unarmed illegal immigrant and lying about it. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Monday upheld most of the

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press Writer EL PASO, Texas (AP) – An admitted drug smuggler shot by a pair of former U.S. Border Patrol agents was sentenced to nearly a decade in federal prison Wednesday. Osvaldo Aldrete Davila, who was shot in the buttocks while fleeing from an abandoned marijuana load in 2005, was

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press Writer EL PASO, Texas (AP) – An admitted drug smuggler shot by a pair of former U.S. Border Patrol agents was sentenced to nearly a decade in federal prison Wednesday. Osvaldo Aldrete Davila, who was shot in the buttocks while fleeing from an abandoned marijuana load in 2005, was

By ABC-7 Reporter Marissa Monroy EL PASO — In less than 24 hours, the Ruiz family will lay eyes on their brand new home! Sunday, large crowds showed up to watch the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team put some last-minute touches on the Lower Valley home. Landscapers finished up work in the front yard and

By ABC-7 Reporter Marissa Monroy EL PASO — In less than 24 hours, the Ruiz family will lay eyes on their brand new home! Sunday, large crowds showed up to watch the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team put some last-minute touches on the Lower Valley home. Landscapers finished up work in the front yard and

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) – Pakistan may not let Islamic militants have the final say over whether girls can go to school. The country’s information minister says Pakistan will push to quickly reopen girls’ schools that were destroyed by militants in the lawless northwestern region of the country. The efforts by the militants to keep girls