Month: April 2009

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso ISD trustees decided unanimously that a high school student who wanted to wear a Marine uniform to graduation mustwalk the stage ina cap and gown. Eighteen-year-old Marine Private First Class Garrett Miles-McCarthy graduated in December andwanted to walk in June wearing his uniform. District officialssaid they offered several suggestions

WASHINGTON (AP) – A former Justice Department official has been picked to be the Southwest border czar – a new position created by the Obama administration to handle illegal immigration and border issues, according to an administration official. The new Homeland Security post will be responsible for issues related to drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) – A former Justice Department official has been picked to be the Southwest border czar – a new position created by the Obama administration to handle illegal immigration and border issues, according to an administration official. The new Homeland Security post will be responsible for issues related to drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico

EL PASO, Texas — A small single-engine aircraftlandedbetween two taxiways at the El Paso International Airport after experiencing mechanical difficulties about 1 p.m. Tuesday, airport spokeswoman Liz Bellegarde confirmed. The plane landed safely, and no one was injured. No delays in travel are expected.

EL PASO, Texas — A small single-engine aircraftlandedbetween two taxiways at the El Paso International Airport after experiencing mechanical difficulties about 1 p.m. Tuesday, airport spokeswoman Liz Bellegarde confirmed. The plane landed safely, and no one was injured. No delays in travel are expected.

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso and Las Cruces city councils will hold a special joint session Wednesday at the Main branch of the El Paso Public Library in Downtown El Paso. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. The councils will discuss a possible extension of the Rail Runner Commuter Rail System from

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso and Las Cruces city councils will hold a special joint session Wednesday at the Main branch of the El Paso Public Library in Downtown El Paso. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. The councils will discuss a possible extension of the Rail Runner Commuter Rail System from

UPDATE: Late Monday SISD trustees named Dr. Xavier de la Torre their finalist for the superintendent.Contract negotiations begin in 21 days. De la Torre will likely not start until July. EL PASO, Texas — Socorro Independent School District officials are expected to announce their new superintendent Monday evening. After a long selection process, the district

UPDATE: Late Monday SISD trustees named Dr. Xavier de la Torre their finalist for the superintendent.Contract negotiations begin in 21 days. De la Torre will likely not start until July. EL PASO, Texas — Socorro Independent School District officials are expected to announce their new superintendent Monday evening. After a long selection process, the district

WASHINGTON (AP) – Growing numbers of children of illegal immigrants are being born in this country, and they are nearly twice as likely to live in poverty than those with American-born parents, a report says. The study released Tuesday by the Pew Hispanic Center highlights a growing dilemma in the immigration debate: Illegal immigrants’ children

WASHINGTON (AP) – Growing numbers of children of illegal immigrants are being born in this country, and they are nearly twice as likely to live in poverty than those with American-born parents, a report says. The study released Tuesday by the Pew Hispanic Center highlights a growing dilemma in the immigration debate: Illegal immigrants’ children

WASHINGTON (AP) – Aiming to assert control over the nation’s economic debate, President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned Americans eager for good news that “by no means are we out of the woods” and argued his broad domestic agenda is the path to recovery. In a speech at Georgetown University, Obama aimed to juggle his

WASHINGTON (AP) – Aiming to assert control over the nation’s economic debate, President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned Americans eager for good news that “by no means are we out of the woods” and argued his broad domestic agenda is the path to recovery. In a speech at Georgetown University, Obama aimed to juggle his

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Three flawless shots. Three pirates killed. Bracing themselves on a rolling warship in choppy seas, U.S. Navy snipers took down a trio of Somali pirates with single shots, freeing the American sea captain being held at gunpoint, a Navy commander said Monday. Angry pirates vowed retaliation for the deaths, raising fears

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Three flawless shots. Three pirates killed. Bracing themselves on a rolling warship in choppy seas, U.S. Navy snipers took down a trio of Somali pirates with single shots, freeing the American sea captain being held at gunpoint, a Navy commander said Monday. Angry pirates vowed retaliation for the deaths, raising fears

EL PASO, Texas — A man who allegedly led sheriff’s deputies on a chase before rolling over in his truck was arrested Saturday night for reckless driving. About 6:15 p.m. Saturday, sheriff’s deputies responded to a hit and run wreck in the 100 block of N.W. C.C. Camp in Fabens. They found that a white

EL PASO, Texas — A man who allegedly led sheriff’s deputies on a chase before rolling over in his truck was arrested Saturday night for reckless driving. About 6:15 p.m. Saturday, sheriff’s deputies responded to a hit and run wreck in the 100 block of N.W. C.C. Camp in Fabens. They found that a white

Twopower outages left someSun City residentsin the dark Saturday night. According to officials from El Paso Electric, 2700 customers in North Central El Pasolost power beginning around 7:15pm. Crews were able to restore power to most of these customers an hour later, but it took longer to bring power back for 500 others. A police

Twopower outages left someSun City residentsin the dark Saturday night. According to officials from El Paso Electric, 2700 customers in North Central El Pasolost power beginning around 7:15pm. Crews were able to restore power to most of these customers an hour later, but it took longer to bring power back for 500 others. A police

A local lawmaker wants to make the Sun City the “Solar Energy Capital of Texas”. State Senator Eliot Shapleigh has introduced a package of bills in Austin that are intended to help people in El Paso save money if they invest in solar energy. He went to Tom Lea Park to pitch his idea to

A local lawmaker wants to make the Sun City the “Solar Energy Capital of Texas”. State Senator Eliot Shapleigh has introduced a package of bills in Austin that are intended to help people in El Paso save money if they invest in solar energy. He went to Tom Lea Park to pitch his idea to

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The U.S. attorney who won the conviction of two Border Patrol agents for shooting of a fleeing drug dealer is resigning. Johnny Sutton, the top federal prosecutor for 68 counties in Central and West Texas, notified President Barack Obama that he is resigning. He was appointed by Republican President George W.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The U.S. attorney who won the conviction of two Border Patrol agents for shooting of a fleeing drug dealer is resigning. Johnny Sutton, the top federal prosecutor for 68 counties in Central and West Texas, notified President Barack Obama that he is resigning. He was appointed by Republican President George W.

HOUSTON (AP) – The retail price of gasoline held steady this week across Texas at $1.97 a gallon. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the nationwide average price rose 1 cent, to reach $2.05 a gallon. The Dallas area has the most expensive price at the pump in Texas, with an average $2 a gallon. The

HOUSTON (AP) – The retail price of gasoline held steady this week across Texas at $1.97 a gallon. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the nationwide average price rose 1 cent, to reach $2.05 a gallon. The Dallas area has the most expensive price at the pump in Texas, with an average $2 a gallon. The

EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly a half-ton of marijuana in a single bust at the Ysleta port of entry, CBP officials said. The seizure occurred just before noon Wednesday. A total of 9,084 lbs. of maijuana were found hidden in a shipment of autoparts in a 1995 GMC

EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly a half-ton of marijuana in a single bust at the Ysleta port of entry, CBP officials said. The seizure occurred just before noon Wednesday. A total of 9,084 lbs. of maijuana were found hidden in a shipment of autoparts in a 1995 GMC

EL PASO, Texas — President Obama is promising to take up the issue of immigration reform and possible amnesty for those illegally in the United States as early as next month, and that has many fired up on both sides of the issue. Fernando Garcia is an immigrant rights advocate and he is thrilled the