Month: June 2009

By BELO Border Bureau Chief Angela Kocherga JUAREZ — Mexican officials say more than half of those killed in Mexico’s most violent city are young people, even children. “Sometimes, when we cross the border there are heads;the heads of people right there,” said a woman recalling what he has seen in Juarez. Children and teens

By BELO Border Bureau Chief Angela Kocherga JUAREZ — Mexican officials say more than half of those killed in Mexico’s most violent city are young people, even children. “Sometimes, when we cross the border there are heads;the heads of people right there,” said a woman recalling what he has seen in Juarez. Children and teens

SOCORRO, Texas — It’s the kind of party El Paso hasn’t seen in 60 years! When the Socorro Bulldogs brought home a state championship title, they paraded into the history books and on Monday a parade was in order. The festivities kicked off at Alameda and Horizon and ended at the high school. But the

SOCORRO, Texas — It’s the kind of party El Paso hasn’t seen in 60 years! When the Socorro Bulldogs brought home a state championship title, they paraded into the history books and on Monday a parade was in order. The festivities kicked off at Alameda and Horizon and ended at the high school. But the

By SAMANTHA HENRY, Associated Press Writer FAIRVIEW, N.J. (AP) – For five years, immigrant day laborer Leo Chamale wired money twice a month from New Jersey to his family in Guatemala. Recently, he stepped up to the money transfer window for a different purpose – to ask that his family send some of his savings

By SAMANTHA HENRY, Associated Press Writer FAIRVIEW, N.J. (AP) – For five years, immigrant day laborer Leo Chamale wired money twice a month from New Jersey to his family in Guatemala. Recently, he stepped up to the money transfer window for a different purpose – to ask that his family send some of his savings

EL PASO — The National Weather Service (NWS)has issued aflash-flood watch for portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas. The watch is in effect forEl Pasoand Hudspeth counties beginning at Noon and continuing into the night. Primary threatsinclude the flooding of arroyos and urbandrainage areas. Road flooding is also likely, especially at lowwater crossings. A

EL PASO — The National Weather Service (NWS)has issued aflash-flood watch for portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas. The watch is in effect forEl Pasoand Hudspeth counties beginning at Noon and continuing into the night. Primary threatsinclude the flooding of arroyos and urbandrainage areas. Road flooding is also likely, especially at lowwater crossings. A

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The University of Kentucky Athletics Association has asked a federal judge to either dismiss a lawsuit brought by former basketball coach Billy Gillispie or move the case to Kentucky. In a motion filed in federal court in Texas, the association’s attorneys say the school has minimum contact with the state of

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The University of Kentucky Athletics Association has asked a federal judge to either dismiss a lawsuit brought by former basketball coach Billy Gillispie or move the case to Kentucky. In a motion filed in federal court in Texas, the association’s attorneys say the school has minimum contact with the state of

JUAREZ — Police are investigating the Friday night death of a 17-year-old girl in Juarez. According to authorities, Katia Ivete Perez Sanchez was found lying at the corner of Juchitlan and Centauro in the Felipe Angeles colonia with gunshot wounds to her abdomen and face. She was at a family party at that location when

JUAREZ — Police are investigating the Friday night death of a 17-year-old girl in Juarez. According to authorities, Katia Ivete Perez Sanchez was found lying at the corner of Juchitlan and Centauro in the Felipe Angeles colonia with gunshot wounds to her abdomen and face. She was at a family party at that location when

Texas Department of Transportation officials are reminding Texans to insure their vehicles this summer. “We spend up to a billion dollars a year in trying to cover for that uninsured motorist,” said TX-DOT official Ruben Gonzales. “They need to maintain adequate insurance.” Speaking on Good Morning El Paso Weekend, Gonzales said one in five Texas

Texas Department of Transportation officials are reminding Texans to insure their vehicles this summer. “We spend up to a billion dollars a year in trying to cover for that uninsured motorist,” said TX-DOT official Ruben Gonzales. “They need to maintain adequate insurance.” Speaking on Good Morning El Paso Weekend, Gonzales said one in five Texas

Texas Department of Transportation officials are reminding Texans to insure their vehicles this summer. “We spend up to a billion dollars a year in trying to cover for that uninsured motorist,” said TX-DOT official Ruben Gonzales. “They need to maintain adequate insurance.” Speaking on Good Morning El Paso Weekend, Gonzales said one in five Texas

Texas Department of Transportation officials are reminding Texans to insure their vehicles this summer. “We spend up to a billion dollars a year in trying to cover for that uninsured motorist,” said TX-DOT official Ruben Gonzales. “They need to maintain adequate insurance.” Speaking on Good Morning El Paso Weekend, Gonzales said one in five Texas

By BELO Border Bureau Chief Angela Kocherga EL PASO — The deadly violence in Juarez has forced many churches and charity groups who normally do charity work during the summer to put their activities on hold. Still, one group is still willing to cross the border in order to help needy children. A rough neighborhood

By BELO Border Bureau Chief Angela Kocherga EL PASO — The deadly violence in Juarez has forced many churches and charity groups who normally do charity work during the summer to put their activities on hold. Still, one group is still willing to cross the border in order to help needy children. A rough neighborhood

EL PASO – It has been less than two years since Gabriel Lopez, Jr. was killed in front of his Northeast El Paso home. The first man arrested in the case is a free man; he was found not guilty by a jury earlier this year. This has Lopez’s family outraged. The Lopez family contacted

EL PASO – It has been less than two years since Gabriel Lopez, Jr. was killed in front of his Northeast El Paso home. The first man arrested in the case is a free man; he was found not guilty by a jury earlier this year. This has Lopez’s family outraged. The Lopez family contacted

SOCORRO, Texas — The Socorro Bulldogs are the state Class 5A baseball champions. As with most title teams, along with that comes the right to a championship ring. But that can get expensive. “Unfortunately, the rings have come out expensive. Some of the guys might not be able to come up with the money needed,

SOCORRO, Texas — The Socorro Bulldogs are the state Class 5A baseball champions. As with most title teams, along with that comes the right to a championship ring. But that can get expensive. “Unfortunately, the rings have come out expensive. Some of the guys might not be able to come up with the money needed,

SOCORRO, Texas –Eighteen Socorro ISD student athletes collected their diplomas on Tuesday night. They missed their graduation ceremonies because they were busy taking part in state and regional tournaments. The athletes included the 15 seniors from the State Champion Socorro High School baseball team. The ceremony may have been a little smaller than normal, but

SOCORRO, Texas –Eighteen Socorro ISD student athletes collected their diplomas on Tuesday night. They missed their graduation ceremonies because they were busy taking part in state and regional tournaments. The athletes included the 15 seniors from the State Champion Socorro High School baseball team. The ceremony may have been a little smaller than normal, but

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -A new federal counter-narcotics strategy was unveiled Friday. Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and other officials were in Albuquerque on Friday discussing border security. The announcement was part of President Obama’s administration strategy for fighting the war on drugs in the Southwest. “It’s not the just border that’s at

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -A new federal counter-narcotics strategy was unveiled Friday. Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and other officials were in Albuquerque on Friday discussing border security. The announcement was part of President Obama’s administration strategy for fighting the war on drugs in the Southwest. “It’s not the just border that’s at