Month: November 2010

By Michael Koretzky Here?s a recent reader question ? maybe you?ve wondered about it as well: Back in January, I applied for a credit report from FreeCredit Report.com, which I saw advertised on national TV. I still haven?t received anything. This is the same thing they did to me six years ago. But now I?m

Bees and allergies might seem like an unlikely combination, but we’ve heard from a number of El Pasoans who swear by using honey from local bee farms to alleviate their allergy symptoms. The pollen in honey is the important ingredient for fighting allergies. Tony Ceballos, owner of Fabens Honey Farm, explains how bees turn pollen,

Agustine Casares is searching for a group of people he’s never met. The Vietnam veteran spent all day Thursday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery hoping to meet the family of Jose Hernandez, Jr., a fellow sailor who died when they were in the service 40 years ago. “I’ve been looking for them for about 15

It’s a three act play that is unfolding on your dime. The fallout from health benefits for gay and domestic partners of city employees continues. Acts one and two saw them being awarded and taken away. Now, taxpayers will foot the bill for another vote – that is unless opponents take the city to court.

The best games transcend time and stay embedded in memories forever. It’s only natural to want to relive those memories and the NCAA helps do that with it’s NCAA On Demand video archive which offers DVDs of games and competitions in several sports, including basketball. Weren’t alive in 1966 but want to see the Miners

As part of my duties here at ABC-7, I sometimes get the opportunity to visit places and do things I’ve always wanted to do. Thursday afternoon, as part of a live location scouting trip, I got the chance to enter the tallest time capsule in the Southwest: The Plaza Hotel. I’d always read about the

Randy Culpepper knows how to get the Miner faithful on their feet and cheering. He can do it by stringing together several three-point shots or just one thunderous dunk. His amazing hops are known to leave fans in awe by the reigning C-USA Player of the Year. Culpepper is one of eight seniors on the

(mug = desk / gfx) MAN ARRESTED AFTER HE VIDEOTAPES WOMAN IN HER BATHROOM Date/Time: 11-11-10 Location: 1122 Marlow Arrested: Robert Castillo, 20 years of age of 1122 Marlow Victim: 45 year old white female, El Paso resident El Paso Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly videotaping a woman in her restroom. Robert

Government watchdog Ray Gilbert died on Friday, Nov. 12 according to his family. He was 82. A cause of death was not given. For years, Gilbert would attend City Council, Commissioners Court and other government entities’ meetings and try to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions. “On behalf of our entire family I wish

UTEP men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd is not a difficult man to understand. He doesn’t shy away from questions when asked where his team is at and what he expects of them. Confused about why there aren’t players’ names on the back of jerseys? He’ll tell you it’s all about the team and university. Floyd

A 47-year-old man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a traffic collision in East El Paso. El Paso Police said Bruce Engels, of the 3600 block of Truman, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle at about 2:49 p.m. South on Global Reach when a FedEx truck driven by Ricardo Adame of Horizon City, traveling East on

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UTEP?s 2011-12 men?s basketball roster continued to take shape on Friday with the announcement that eight talented student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play for the Miners. The list includes five high school prospects and three junior college transfers. The high school signees are 6-0 guard D?Von Campbell (Arlington, Texas/Bowie HS), 6-0 guard

Wes Phillips, who played at UTEP and is currently on staff with the Dallas Cowboys, said his father Wade Phillips is dejected about being fired. “It’s tough to see your father get fired no matter whatever anybody else wants to say,” Wes Phillips, who believes his dad will continue coaching, told ESPN. “At the same

Documents filed last Friday in federal court allege former Irvin High School dance teacher Marco Alferez, 34, made child pornography on a school campus. Alferez is accused of having what is known as ‘commercial’ child porn along with 182 homemade videos on his home computer. Federal agents say they also found 107 8mm tapes and

In October 2000, the U.S. Congress passed legislation creating the Veterans History Project. The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Click here to read selected

More than 9,000 people turned out for the 8th Annual Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande Job Expo at the convention center in downtown El Paso on Wednesday. “It’s been very tough,” said Margarita Lucio. The single mom of two passed out resume’s around the convention floor touting her career achievements, including her Master’s degree. “They

Las Cruces Police detectives have learned that 2-month-old Baby Jade died Wednesday afternoon at an El Paso hospital. Jade passed away at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after three days on life-support at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso. Jade’s mother, Diana Atima Goenaga, 17, of the 1100 block of Monte Vista Avenue in Las

Miner Ball has returned, now led by coach Tim Floyd. UTEP kicks off its season at 7:05 today at the Don Haskins Center before a sold-out crowd. UTEP-Pacific Game Sells Out; Game To Be Shown On Cable Tim Floyd’s Return To Miner Orangeville El Paso Becomes Miner Orangeville; City To Be Painted Orange For Tim

“I am not so well. I am clear off the hooks,” wrote a soldier who soon would be discharged from the Army as unfit to serve. Back at home in Pennsylvania, he turned increasingly paranoid and violent. Then he killed himself. The year was 1864 for this young Civil War veteran. It would take more

UTEP’s home opener against Pacific on Friday sold out shortly after noon on Thursday. The Don Haskins Center has a seating capacity of 12,000. This is the Miners’ first season opening sell-out since 1986. There are still some student tickets available at the University Ticket Center. The game will be televised on Time Warner Cable

A county-wide warrant amnesty period will come to an end on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. A one week warrant round-up will commence on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the El Paso County Justices of the Peace and El Paso County Constables, are working to reduce the large

An El Paso woman and a small child were shot in the Juarez Valley Wednesday morning. Three others in the same SUV were killed. Six Americans have been killed in our sister city in the past week. The shooting happened shortly after 11 a.m. in San Isidro — across the border from Clint, Texas. According

New Mexico Highway 404 near the Anthony Gap is back open after being closed much of the day Wednesday after a single-engine plane crash. It happened around 11 a.m., New Mexico State Police said. The aircraft belonged to the Texas State Parks and Wildlife Department, state police said. On board was 43-year-old pilot Arron Smith,

Night has fallen and residents of Miner Orangeville have gathered, For dinner, drinks and a bit of laughter. They wait with anticipation to welcome Tim Floyd, They can’t wait for the return of the Sun City’s favorite boy. He opens the door and walks into the Ale House. The applause that greets him might scare

A small, single-engine plane crashed near the Texas-New Mexico border shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday. The crash was in a mountainous area east of the roadway which was not immediately accessible by emergency vehicles. Search and rescue resources were mobilized and utilized to gain access and to provide the occupants with emergency medical treatment

El Paso Police have charged a man with murder after Fernando Vargas, of the 1100 block of Duke, died as a result of injuries suffered when he was run over early Saturday morning. Darrell Brown, 19, of the 7700 block of Corozal, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet truck on Trowbridge after an altercation at the

Veterans Day Closings All federal offices. El Paso County government offices will be closed but city government offices will be open. Most banks and credit unions. Many banks and credit unions also will be closed. U.S. Post Office locations will be closed and there will not be any home delivery except for Express Mail. Veterans

The El Paso Zoo Passport to Africa habitat has eight new antelope living in the northern savanna area of the Africa exhibit. Joining the giraffe herd are a pair of greater kudu and a family of Thomson’s gazelles. The Zoo’s Director Steve Marshall said, “multi-species exhibits like the Africa savanna come together nicely when you

Three people were arrested for allegedly possessing pot after a traffic stop late Tuesday. At about 10 p.m. Tuesday, El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black 2008 Jeep receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle driving in an eastside neighborhood. The Jeep matched the description provided. Deputies said they made contact