Month: January 2018

New Mexico is hosting another season of AMC’s “Better Call Saul.” Production work on the television series is underway in Albuquerque. The network had initially announced last year that the “Breaking Bad” spinoff would return in 2018 for a 10-episode fourth season. Starring Bob Odenkirk, the series follows Jimmy McGill, who eventually becomes Walter White’s

Several women have made further claims of inappropriate sexual behavior against James Franco in a Los Angeles Times article. In the report published Thursday, two former student actresses described negative on-set experiences with the actor-filmmaker while being directed by him. Sarah Tither-Kaplan said in a nude orgy scene three years ago on the not-yet-released indie

A northwestern New Mexico high school student is facing charges after writing a threatening message about a school shooting. Police say a 16-year-old Piedra Vista High School student was arrested this week after staff found the handwritten message in a boys’ bathroom. The student was detained following a review of security footage outside the bathroom.

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $9-plus million through the end of last year and now has a record war chest of $43.3 million to fund a November re-election bid that’s not expected to be competitive. Abbott’s campaign announced Thursday that its cash on hand totals now exceed any statewide candidate in Texas history, around

Texas’ highest civil court is discussing a border city’s ban on plastic bags and could ultimately decide to end such prohibitions statewide. The Laredo Merchants Association is challenging its city’s ban on distributing single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other shops. The association argued before the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday that existing state

The U.S. Department of State issued the highest-level “do not travel” warnings to five Mexican states Wednesday. Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Colima, Michoacan and Guerrero, where the popular tourist destination Acapulco is located, are the five states that have been slapped with a level-4 warning. The State Department said the areas are hotbeds of drug cartel activity,

A fourth accuser told a jury Wednesday that a Las Cruces neurologist touched him inappropriately. Dr. Robert Woody faces four counts of kidnapping and three counts of criminal sexual contact, according to court records. “Dr. Woody came forward towards me and started examining the left temporal area, but on the same token, was caressing my

The EPISD Board of Trustees is discussing the possibility of leasing land to the City of El Paso. Several schools within the district will be consolidated, as part of the 2016 bond. The district is willing to lease that land to the city at a low price, for the city’s proposed plan to create 25

Hollywood was abuzz Wednesday with chatter about a report that said actress Michelle Williams received less than 1% of Mark Wahlberg’s paycheck for reshoots of their film, “All the Money in the World.” USA Today reported Tuesday that Wahlberg was paid $1.5 million to reshoot his scenes, while Williams received a per diem of $80

City officials say four downtown buildings are being inspected this week and next week. They said the buildings slated for inspection are vacant and can pose safety issues for the public. Officials said they’ve received numerous complaints about graffiti and about people and animals getting inside the buildings. On Wednesday, they inspected the Caples building

Seven immigration agents filed into a 7-Eleven store before dawn Wednesday, waited for people to go through the checkout line and told arriving customers and a driver delivering beer to wait outside. A federal inspection was underway, they said. Within 20 minutes, they verified that the cashier had a valid green card and served notice

The El Paso Chihuahuas and Spectra Food Services & Hospitality will host their 2018 job fair in a two-day event starting on Wednesday, February 7 th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and concluding on Thursday, February 8 th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the WestStar Bank Club at Southwest University Park. The Chihuahuas are looking for qualified, hardworking

If you’ve driven on Stanton street recently, you may have noticed some changes, all part of the Regional Mobility Authority’s (RMA) streetcar project. The RMA is about to finish work on El Paso’s first protected, two way, bike lane on the east side Stanton street. Four foot high delineators are placed between the bike lane

El Pasoans, get ready. Your water bill is about to go up. The Public Service Board unanimously voted to increase your water, sewage and stormwater fee. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545}p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} Starting March 1st, El Pasoans will

A chain of dental clinics has agreed to pay about $24 million in civil penalties to settle allegations that it submitted Medicaid claims for unnecessary dental procedures on children. A Justice Department statement Wednesday said the federal government would receive more than $14 million of the settlement reached by Marietta, Georgia-based Benevix LLC and its

The boxing world will have its eyes set on a bout between two former world champions that will be showcased in El Paso. Victor Ortiz of Ventura, California is set to face Devon Alexander of St. Louis, Missouri in a welterweight bout on Saturday, February 17 at the Don Haskins Center. “We’re warriors up here.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) said the county’s crime rate decreased by 26 percent last year compared to 2016. According to the EPCSO, property crimes decreased by 28 percent. Last year, 603 property crimes were reported, compared to 847 in 2016. Violent crimes were tallied at 217 for 2017 and decreased by 18

The Coca-Cola Company is “re-energizing and modernizing” Diet Coke for Millennials. The company said its number one selling zero-calorie beverage is entering a new era with a new look and more flavors. “Diet Coke is one of the most iconic brands loved by millions of fans in North America,” said Rafael Acevedo, Coca-Cola North America’s

The El Paso Chihuahuas and Spectra foods are looking to employ qualified candidates for various jobs during the baseball season. Candidates are encouraged to assist a pair of job fairs hosted by the Chihuahuas in the WestStar Bank Club at Southwest Park. The first job fair is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 from 5:30 to

The chairman of the U.S. Senate’s commerce committee wants Apple to lift the veil on its once-secret slowdown of older iPhones. Sen. John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, issued his request for more information in a letter sent Tuesday to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Among other things, Thune wants to know if Apple made any

A Rhode Island rapper whose songs include “Sell Drugsz” has been sentenced to three years in prison for doing just that. Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that 30-year-old Michael Persaud, of Johnston, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Providence for trafficking heroin and fentanyl. He performs under the name Montana Millz. Prosecutors say an East

Five states in Mexico now have the sternest “do not travel” advisories under a revamped U.S. State Department system unveiled Wednesday, putting them on the same level as war-torn countries like Syria, Yemen and Somalia. The five states are Tamaulipas on the U.S. border and Sinaloa, Colima, Michoacan and Guerrero on the Pacific coast. All

Las Cruces police say a man entered a convenience store revealing a handgun and demanding money from the clerk at about 6 pm on Wednesday, December 20. The clerk, working at the Valero located on 1305 El Paseo Rd., allegedly refused to comply with the suspect and the suspect fled in an unknown direction. According

William Beaumont Army Medical Center officials said a contract employee was found dead on the hospital’s ninth floor. According to WBAMC, the contracted employee was conducting elevator maintenance when the individual was found unresponsive. WBAMC said its staff treated the situation as a cardiac/respiratory arrest emergency. The individual allegedly remained unresponsive and was pronounced dead

El Paso native, and up-and-coming R&B sensation, Khalid, is part of a star-studded nomination lineup for this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. The platinum selling artist is nominated for R&B Song of the Year, R&B Artist of the Year, Best New R&B Artist and Best Cover Song for the March 11th award show. His hit single

Four vacant downtown buildings are set to be inspected this week by The Planning and Inspections Department, along with the Fire Department and Historic Preservation Office, after being identified as buildings with serious fire, safety or structural risks. “Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our downtown residents. The inspections are the first

The death toll from the mudslides that struck Southern California climbed to 15 on Wednesday, with 24 people unaccounted for, as rescue crews searched for anyone trapped, injured or dead in the onslaught that smashed homes and swept away cars. The drenching rainstorm that triggered the disaster early Tuesday had cleared out and was no

A spirited Dutch duck-luring dog and a friendly French rabbit hound are now running with the American Kennel Club’s pack. The club announced Wednesday that it’s recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They’re the first breeds added to the roster since 2016. They’re eligible for many dog shows this year but

Organizers of the annual Bataan Memorial Death March in southern New Mexico say this year’s event could be the biggest on record given a flurry of registrations. As of Monday, more than 4,150 people had signed up for the march. That represents 732 participants more than last year at the same time. The memorial march

A murder trial has begun for an Oklahoma woman charged with killing her 33-year-old daughter by forcing a crucifix and medallion down her throat because she believed the woman was possessed by the devil. Fifty-one-year-old Juanita Gomez has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the 2016 death of Geneva Gomez inside the mother’s Oklahoma