Month: April 2009

EL PASO, Texas — A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service has been extended to Thursday at 2 a.m. The strongest gusts are expected to hit about 8 p.m. tonight. Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph will continue throughout the evening and gusts of 55 mph are expected. Gusts of 51 mph

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Jorge Alberto Mendez Navarro, an El Paso man who is a suspect in the rapes of 19 Juarez woman, appeared before a Juarez judge on Wednesday and was officially charged with aggravated sexual assault, Chihuahua state police said. He was not granted bond. Officials set a deadline of three months to

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Jorge Alberto Mendez Navarro, an El Paso man who is a suspect in the rapes of 19 Juarez woman, appeared before a Juarez judge on Wednesday and was officially charged with aggravated sexual assault, Chihuahua state police said. He was not granted bond. Officials set a deadline of three months to

EL PASO — Twenty-four hours after an industrial fire first sent a thick, black column of smoke into the skies over of El Paso and Jurez, wisps of smoke still puffed from an industrial area in South Jurez. Wednesday’s strong south-southwest winds continue to push the acrid smoke into the Lower Valley. “If the wind

EL PASO — Twenty-four hours after an industrial fire first sent a thick, black column of smoke into the skies over of El Paso and Jurez, wisps of smoke still puffed from an industrial area in South Jurez. Wednesday’s strong south-southwest winds continue to push the acrid smoke into the Lower Valley. “If the wind

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police are investigating a homicide in East El Paso, police spokesman Chris Mears confirms. Homicide detectives are at a home in the 12000 block of Miguel Varela. Police said they were called to the house at 10:30 a.m. and found the body of a 66-year-oldHispanic man. Officers found evidence

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police are investigating a homicide in East El Paso, police spokesman Chris Mears confirms. Homicide detectives are at a home in the 12000 block of Miguel Varela. Police said they were called to the house at 10:30 a.m. and found the body of a 66-year-oldHispanic man. Officers found evidence

EL PASO, Texas — A week after pointing out that El Paso will soon face a serious apartment shortage thanks to thousands of new soldiers, the city held a housing forum to address the issue. Builders, developers and investors from El Paso and across the country attended Wednesday’s forum. The consensus was, in this tough

EL PASO, Texas — A week after pointing out that El Paso will soon face a serious apartment shortage thanks to thousands of new soldiers, the city held a housing forum to address the issue. Builders, developers and investors from El Paso and across the country attended Wednesday’s forum. The consensus was, in this tough

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Casino gambling in Texas should be done with a bang – with large resorts that attract convention-goers and tourists, proponents told state lawmakers Wednesday. “Texas is situated in an unbelievable position to do this and do it right,” said Jack Pratt of Dallas, a former casino developer and chairman of the

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Casino gambling in Texas should be done with a bang – with large resorts that attract convention-goers and tourists, proponents told state lawmakers Wednesday. “Texas is situated in an unbelievable position to do this and do it right,” said Jack Pratt of Dallas, a former casino developer and chairman of the

JUAREZ, Mexico — A fire that started in a Juarez maquiladora Tuesday afternoon has been contained, but officials have decided to let the rest of it burn out. They say it could take a few days for the flames to die off. Fire units are still at the scene sifting the embers to make sure

JUAREZ, Mexico — A fire that started in a Juarez maquiladora Tuesday afternoon has been contained, but officials have decided to let the rest of it burn out. They say it could take a few days for the flames to die off. Fire units are still at the scene sifting the embers to make sure

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Civilian and military authorities held a ceremony in Juarez Tuesday to burn nearly 18 metric tons of marijuana and 27 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $475 million pesos, according to officials with Joint Operation Chihuahua, a law enforcement task force set up to fight drug trafficking. In the first year

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Civilian and military authorities held a ceremony in Juarez Tuesday to burn nearly 18 metric tons of marijuana and 27 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $475 million pesos, according to officials with Joint Operation Chihuahua, a law enforcement task force set up to fight drug trafficking. In the first year

Twenty-five years ago, Hector White, newly unemployed After the grocery store he managed closed, embarked on an opportunity that would span a generation. White opened Eastside Choice Meats in the Lomaland Crossing shopping center at 2050 Trawood, and since Has served of families from as far away as far West El Paso And east to

Eastside Choice Meats prides itself the crown of “King Brisket” because they sell so much. Anticipating selling over 20,000 pounds of cooked brisket during holiday months. Prepared meals are available complete with potato salad, ranch beans and brisket for parties, weddings, family gatherings and social events.

Twenty-five years ago, Hector White, newly unemployed After the grocery store he managed closed, embarked on an opportunity that would span a generation. White opened Eastside Choice Meats in the Lomaland Crossing shopping center at 2050 Trawood, and since Has served of families from as far away as far West El Paso And east to

Eastside Choice Meats prides itself the crown of “King Brisket” because they sell so much. Anticipating selling over 20,000 pounds of cooked brisket during holiday months. Prepared meals are available complete with potato salad, ranch beans and brisket for parties, weddings, family gatherings and social events.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – The American crew of a hijacked U.S.-flagged ship retook control of the vessel from Somali pirates Wednesday but the captain was still being held hostage in a lifeboat, according to at least three people on board. U.S. officials said an American warship and a half dozen others were headed to the

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – The American crew of a hijacked U.S.-flagged ship retook control of the vessel from Somali pirates Wednesday but the captain was still being held hostage in a lifeboat, according to at least three people on board. U.S. officials said an American warship and a half dozen others were headed to the

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s city budget shortfall is growing. Right now it looks like the Sun City is down about $14 million. City officials said there is no cause for alarm. But right after that, they were quick to say that they may have to dip into the city’s reserves for the first

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s city budget shortfall is growing. Right now it looks like the Sun City is down about $14 million. City officials said there is no cause for alarm. But right after that, they were quick to say that they may have to dip into the city’s reserves for the first

EL PASO COUNTY, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s investigators say an ongoing surveillance sting has led to the arrest of a wanted sex offender. Twenty-nine-year-old Hermilo Barrera was convicted for indecent exposure with a child relative. Now sheriff’s deputies say he is being charged with failure to register his address. Barrera was seen living

EL PASO COUNTY, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s investigators say an ongoing surveillance sting has led to the arrest of a wanted sex offender. Twenty-nine-year-old Hermilo Barrera was convicted for indecent exposure with a child relative. Now sheriff’s deputies say he is being charged with failure to register his address. Barrera was seen living

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) – The caretaker of a Texas priest’s home in Mexico today admitted he killed the 69-year-old reverend and said the two were intimately involved. Manuel Martin Torres told Nuevo Laredo police and reporters that he attacked Rev. Jesse Euresti of Austin with a machete. Torres, who’s from Honduras, said he killed

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) – The caretaker of a Texas priest’s home in Mexico today admitted he killed the 69-year-old reverend and said the two were intimately involved. Manuel Martin Torres told Nuevo Laredo police and reporters that he attacked Rev. Jesse Euresti of Austin with a machete. Torres, who’s from Honduras, said he killed

EL PASO — Some employees laid off when Risotto’s Bistro closed now say they have a new worry — they say their last paychecks are bouncing. “I got paid and I went to go cash my check and they told me my previous check got returned,” said Nina Macias. “And they said that would be

EL PASO — Some employees laid off when Risotto’s Bistro closed now say they have a new worry — they say their last paychecks are bouncing. “I got paid and I went to go cash my check and they told me my previous check got returned,” said Nina Macias. “And they said that would be

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A former high-ranking member of one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels freedom was short-lived. Jose Manuel Garza Rendon was immediately taken into custody by immigration officials Tuesday after he was released from a federal prison in West Texas. Garza was once a top lieutenant in the Gulf Cartel, according