Month: August 2009

JUAREZ — At least 22 people have been killed in the state of Chihuahua, according to state police officials. 20 of the violent deaths took place in Juarez. Outside Juarez, a 22-year-old man was found dead inside a burning car in the city of Guerrero early Tuesday morning. At about the same time, a man

EL PASO — The TEA released its list of recognized schools and the Socorro and Fabens Independent School District are the highest-rated districts in the county with “recognized” status. The highest recognition is “exemplary” but no school district earned that distinction. The other districts were rated as “academically acceptable.” Click in the links below to

EL PASO — The TEA released its list of recognized schools and the Socorro and Fabens Independent School District are the highest-rated districts in the county with “recognized” status. The highest recognition is “exemplary” but no school district earned that distinction. The other districts were rated as “academically acceptable.” Click in the links below to

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed a $124 billion agriculture spending bill that pays to add millions of people to the food stamp rolls as rising numbers of the jobless are forced into the program. Money for the federal school lunch program is going up 12 percent as well, while a popular program that

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed a $124 billion agriculture spending bill that pays to add millions of people to the food stamp rolls as rising numbers of the jobless are forced into the program. Money for the federal school lunch program is going up 12 percent as well, while a popular program that

AUSTIN, TX — Gov. Rick Perry has accepted invitations to participate in the first two debates for next year’s Republican gubernatorial nomination. Perry’s seeking an unprecedented third term as Texas governor against a likely primary challenge from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. He accepted the invitation Tuesday and challenged Hutchison to join him in the debate.

AUSTIN, TX — Gov. Rick Perry has accepted invitations to participate in the first two debates for next year’s Republican gubernatorial nomination. Perry’s seeking an unprecedented third term as Texas governor against a likely primary challenge from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. He accepted the invitation Tuesday and challenged Hutchison to join him in the debate.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The effort by former president Bill Clinton to win the release of two American journalists held in North Korea has apparently succeeded. North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Il has issued a “special pardon” for the two, and ordered their release at Clinton’s request. Laura Ling and Euna Lee

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The effort by former president Bill Clinton to win the release of two American journalists held in North Korea has apparently succeeded. North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Il has issued a “special pardon” for the two, and ordered their release at Clinton’s request. Laura Ling and Euna Lee

LAS CRUCES — Police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed adollar storeat gunpoint Friday night, police officials said. The robbery happened just before 9 p.m. Friday at the Family Dollar store located at 1690 S. Solano Dr. An investigation revealed two men entered the business and demanded money from an employee. One of

LAS CRUCES — Police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed adollar storeat gunpoint Friday night, police officials said. The robbery happened just before 9 p.m. Friday at the Family Dollar store located at 1690 S. Solano Dr. An investigation revealed two men entered the business and demanded money from an employee. One of

SANTA TERESA, NM — Awoman walking on a dirt bike trail early Friday morning noticed the dead body of a woman near McNutt and Country Club Road, officials said. Dona Ana County Sheriff’s investigators have been at the scene with their Mobile Command Center all day. Shortly after noon, investigators with the El Paso Police

SANTA TERESA, NM — Awoman walking on a dirt bike trail early Friday morning noticed the dead body of a woman near McNutt and Country Club Road, officials said. Dona Ana County Sheriff’s investigators have been at the scene with their Mobile Command Center all day. Shortly after noon, investigators with the El Paso Police

EL PASO, Texas — Police areasking for the public’s help in finding a woman who disappeared undersuspicious circumstances. Fifty-four-year-old Gloria Huerta Marmolejowas last seen on Saturday, July 25. Marmolejo had just turned 54, according to Mark Huerta, her brother. She returned to her home in the 1800 block of Sonoma off Montwood in East El

EL PASO, Texas — Police areasking for the public’s help in finding a woman who disappeared undersuspicious circumstances. Fifty-four-year-old Gloria Huerta Marmolejowas last seen on Saturday, July 25. Marmolejo had just turned 54, according to Mark Huerta, her brother. She returned to her home in the 1800 block of Sonoma off Montwood in East El

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Veronique Masterson EL PASO, Texas — The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is making it easier for active or retired military to get a degree for free. Classes at UTEP begin Aug. 24, and officials are hoping to see more military faces hitting the books. The goal of the post 9-11 GI Bill

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Veronique Masterson EL PASO, Texas — The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is making it easier for active or retired military to get a degree for free. Classes at UTEP begin Aug. 24, and officials are hoping to see more military faces hitting the books. The goal of the post 9-11 GI Bill

By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The government’s wildly popular “cash for clunkers” program, offering $4,500 rebates to customers who trade in gas guzzlers, is likely to end Friday if the Senate doesn’t approve $2 billion more for it, the White House says. “If it doesn’t happen this week, it’s unlikely that

By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The government’s wildly popular “cash for clunkers” program, offering $4,500 rebates to customers who trade in gas guzzlers, is likely to end Friday if the Senate doesn’t approve $2 billion more for it, the White House says. “If it doesn’t happen this week, it’s unlikely that

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police raided a church service in western Mexico and arrested a man known as “The Truck” who is suspected of moving a half ton of crystal methamphetamine into the United States each month, federal officials said Monday. Authorities detained Miguel Angel Beraza and another drug suspect after surrounding a church in

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police raided a church service in western Mexico and arrested a man known as “The Truck” who is suspected of moving a half ton of crystal methamphetamine into the United States each month, federal officials said Monday. Authorities detained Miguel Angel Beraza and another drug suspect after surrounding a church in

By ABC-7 Reporter Marissa Monroy EL PASO — Some of America’s veterans who come home from bloody wars pay a price for their survival: their sense of normalcy. That’swhy officials at Fort Bliss are stepping up efforts to address the rise of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Saturday,they hosted a roundtable discussion to answer questionsabout thesevere, long-lasting

By ABC-7 Reporter Marissa Monroy EL PASO — Some of America’s veterans who come home from bloody wars pay a price for their survival: their sense of normalcy. That’swhy officials at Fort Bliss are stepping up efforts to address the rise of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Saturday,they hosted a roundtable discussion to answer questionsabout thesevere, long-lasting

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The state Game and Fish Department wants to hear from the public about proposals to change the way hunters apply for deer licenses. The proposals include simplifying the licensing process by eliminating the current deer hunting permits. Successful applicants would be issued a deer license, similar to the way elk,

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The state Game and Fish Department wants to hear from the public about proposals to change the way hunters apply for deer licenses. The proposals include simplifying the licensing process by eliminating the current deer hunting permits. Successful applicants would be issued a deer license, similar to the way elk,