Saturday 4th July, 2009
One Sent To Hospital After Shooting
KFOXSheriff's officials are on the scene of a shooting in Horizon City.The call went out just before 9 p.m. Friday in reference to a person with a gunshot wound on Duanesburg Street.Life Ambulance has...
Holland tries to contain runnin' Rays
Texas RangersDerek Holland worked on his pickoff move with first-base coach Gary Pettis on Monday. He insists it wasn't with Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton in mind.
Hamilton not returning just yet
Texas RangersJosh Hamilton was the designated hitter for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, his third game with RedHawks. He went 0-for-5 at the plate.
Rain Hits Borderland On Holiday Weekend
KFOXDark clouds and rain drops. It's not exactly the way some people wanted to start the Fourth of July weekend. "Too much rain, can't do anything," said Mike Turroa.Others agree. "It kind of sucks the...
Flash flood warning issued for Sunland Park, Canutillo, West El Paso
ABC 7The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Anthony, Canutillo and West El Paso until 8 p.m. ABC-7 viewers reported BB-sized hail in Sunland...
Cops Catch Local Thieves Stealing Cars In Other Cities
KFOXAuto thefts in the Sun City are down by 33 percent so far this year. But authorities are spotting a new trend where thieves from El Paso are stealing cars from other cities."We've all been able to...
El Paso Police conducting holiday DWI checkpoints
ABC 7The El Paso Police Department will be conducting a blood draw operation this Fourth of July weekend in an effort to crack down on drunk driving. This operation, according to police, will be citywide...
Socorro Mayor Accused Of Misspending Tax Money
KFOXSome Socorro elected officials are accusing the mayor and another council member of spending tax payer money to go see the Socorro bulldogs play in Midland and Round Rock."Councilman Hernandez and I...
Twin milestones for Hunter
Texas RangersTommy Hunter said it was a family decision not to sign with the then-Devil Rays, who drafted him in the 18th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft.
Recent Grads Struggle To Find Jobs
KFOXThere is no doubt the economy is struggling and the job market is tough, but KFOX wanted to see how recent New Mexico State University graduates are doing. Sarah Mulis, who graduated this past...
Texas Workforce Commission Gets $1 Million For Training
KFOXThe Texas Workforce Commission has added $1 million to its apprenticeship training program to get workers ready for skilled trade jobs.Those jobs are currently in high demand and the commission hopes...
County Asks Non-Profits To Apply For Money
KFOXLocal non-profit groups could benefit from the county's hotel occupancy tax.El Paso County is encouraging non-profits to request money from the tax funds if they advertise events to boost tourism in...
Pachyderms Outdo People In Eating Contest
KFOXIn the fight of pachyderms vs. people -- the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Three circus elephants scored a decisive victory over three human competitive eaters at a cross-species eating...
Rangers are not hindered
Texas RangersRangers team president Nolan Ryan said on Friday that the club will not be restricted because of owner Tom Hicks' financial troubles. This comes one day after it was reported that Major...
New Hope For National Mass Transit
KFOXBudgets are tight, buses are full, but there could be some light at the end of tunnel for the nation's mass transit systems.Congressional reports obtained by our Washington Bureau show the U.S. House...
Michael Jackson Music Tops Charts, Hard To Keep In Stock
KFOXMichael Jackson's music topped the charts once again in the week following his death."We have kind of been hand to mouth on Michael Jackson product," said George Reynoso of All That Music in east El...
NKorea Fires 2 Mid-Range Missiles
KFOXA news report says North Korea has fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. Yonhap news agency's report says the launches Saturday appeared to be of Scud missiles. The agency quotes a South...
Malt-O-Meal Recalls Oatmeal Over Salmonella
KFOXMalt-o-meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella. The instant nonfat dry milk came from Plainview Milk Products...
Controversy Over Socorro Parade For State Baseball Champs
KFOXThe Socorro baseball champions are in demand. The champs are wanted at almost every event. They will present themselves at two this weekend including a parade at Socorro, which has been the topic of...
Biden Visits Iraq After Troop Pullout
KFOXVice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political...
Serial Killer Has SC Residents On Edge
KFOXTerrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death. Tanya Phillips had been...
Honduras Rejects OAS Appeal To Restore President
KFOXHonduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline. Jose Miguel...
Where To Watch Fireworks, Celebrate Fourth Of July
KFOXThe Borderland celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks. Check out where you can celebrate this weekend. 7/4 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Concert: The El Paso Symphony Orchestra will perform...
El Paso Gas Prices Highest In Texas
KFOXRetail gasoline prices are falling this week heading into the holiday. But the highest was in El Paso, where the average price fell three cents to $2.58 per gallon. The weekly AAA Texas...
Powerful Sedative Found In Jackson's Home
KFOXThe powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also...
Watch Memorial On TV
KFOXDetails of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson have been released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center. Staples Center boss Tim Leiweke says 17,500 tickets free tickets will...
2 Leaving Aceitunas Bar Involved In Hit-and-Run Crash
KFOXA vehicle hits two pedestrians and failed to render aid.Police said a man and a woman had just left Aceitunas Bar in the upper valley and were headed to Whataburger when a...
Socorro Bulldogs Honored At Capitol
KFOXThe state champion Socorro Bulldogs traded the dugout for the floor of the Texas State Capitol.Sen. Eliot Shapleigh and Representative Chente Quintanilla worked together to honor the team in the...
US Can Ship Arms Into Afghanistan
KFOXRussia will allow the U.S. to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a top Kremlin aide said Friday in a gesture aimed at bolstering U.S. military operations and improving strained ties...
US Marines Push Deeper Into Afghan Towns
KFOXU.s. Marines moved into villages in Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan on Friday, meeting little resistance as they tried to win over local chiefs on the second day of the biggest American...
Federer Reaches 7th Wimbledon Final
KFOXFive-time champion Roger Federer delivered a masterful grass-court performance Friday to beat Tommy Haas in straight sets and reach his seventh straight Wimbledon final, putting...
Fireworks Banned In Some Parts Of Town
KFOXThis holiday weekend, police and fire officials want to remind the public of restrictions in place for fireworks and the importance of handling fireworks safely."I was a kid and I didn't think it...
Airline Issues Nude Safety Video
KFOXNew Zealand's national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: The cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint. The "Bare Essentials of...
Aussie Dinosaur Find Rocks Science World
KFOXScientists have confirmed for the first time that Australia was once home to a dinosaur that was big, fast and terrifying, and they've named it like something from an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie....
Bee Swarm Halts MLB Game
KFOXYou had to see it to bee-lieve it. The Houston Astros -- who once had the "Killer Bs" -- had to wait out a 52-minute bee delay before finishing their 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on...
Rangers top 20 prospects
Texas RangersOutfielder Julio Borbon played his way off the list this week, as he became the latest Rangers prospect to make his big league debut this season, and the second player from the club's 2007 draft to...
School Memory DVD Shows Teacher Having Sex
KFOXA Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch. Officials at the...
Rangers sign Little League WS star Profar
Texas RangersWord has been confirmed that the Rangers have signed Jurickson Profar, a former Little League World Series star from Curacao. The 16-year-old Profar is one of the top prospects to sign on...
KFOX Reveals Who's Not Paying Their Taxes
KFOXIt is a list no one wants to be on; the 50 most delinquent taxpayers in El Paso."What we do is once the taxes become delinquent in February, we run a list of the top 50 delinquent tax payers and...
Dona Ana County And Las Cruces Grow
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Business Owners Want Mesa Construction To Finish
KFOXNaser Yousif is the owner of Sinbad restaurant right on Mesa Street. While he works, he said the construction on Mesa is taking its toll on his business."The customers, they want to...
Lawmakers Approve $2 Billion For Road Projects
KFOXLawmakers approved a bill that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation $2 billion in bonds to be spend on road projects was passed. El Paso could benefit more than other Texas cities.Most...
American Heart Association's El Paso Affiliate Shuts Its Doors
KFOXThe El Paso Affiliate of the American Heart Association has been around since 1984, helping to raise funds and awareness to combat death and disability from cardiovascular disease and stroke. For...
Hamilton plays field, aims to return shortly
Texas RangersJosh Hamilton took the next step in his medical rehabilitation assignment on Thursday, playing an entire game in center field for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Jones Pleads Guilty In Corruption Case, Could Be Link To 19 Others
KFOXBob Jones pleaded guilty to six counts Thursday for criminal activity stemming back to 2002. The former CEO of the National Center for Employment of the Disabled now faces up to 10 years in prison...
Residents Need To Help Prevent Mosquito Breeding
KFOXOn a weekly basis, vector control maintains city-owned ponding area by fogging and spraying. But vector control officials said the problems lies in residential areas.Currently, vector control...
Va. Woman Rides To Landfill In Trash Bin
KFOXWorkers at the Frederick County Landfill were surprised by what they found in a large trash bin trucked in from a Goodwill Industries store: a woman who had apparently gotten trapped. "They opened...
2 injured in East El Paso wreck
ABC 7El Paso, TX - A wreck on I-10's gateway tied up morning traffic. The two-vehicle crash happened around 4 a.m. at Gateway West & Sumac. EMS dispatch tells ABC-7 two people were taken to the...
El Paso moves up 2 spots on list of largest U.S. cities
ABC 7What do Boston and Seattle have in common? It turns out they are both less populated than El Paso. According to 2008 Census numbers released Wednesday, El Paso is the 21st largest...
Ft. Bliss Soldier Who Allegedly Assaulted Girlfriend Arrested
KFOXThe Fort Bliss soldier who's girlfriend accused him of assaulting her was arrested.KFOX has learned 22-year-old Richard Samaniego was booked in the El Paso County Jail on a $30,000 bail.Samaniego's...
Man Arrested, Accused Of Kidnapping, Assaulting Girlfriend
KFOXLas Cruces police arrested a man who they say physically and sexually assaulting his girlfriend after she responded to an e-mail he sent, pretending to be another man.David Pierre, 40, was charged...
Pay Increase For EPISD Superintendent
KFOXEl Paso Independant School District Superintendent Dr. Lorenzo Garcia received a raise Thursday.The board of trustees voted to extend his contract to 2012 and increase his salary about $8,000 to...
Former El Paso DEA Agent Sentenced To Federal Prison
KFOXA former El Paso Drug Enforcement Administration agent was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison.The U.S. Attorney's Office said while assigned to Juarez George Brunner accepted money and...
Video Of Jackson's Last Rehearsals Released
KFOXConcert promoter - shot just two days before his death -- rehearsing on stage in Los Angeles for his London tour.In the clip, Jackson is seen dancing...
Nadel struggling to work with one eye
Texas RangersEric Nadel has been watching Rangers baseball for more than 30 years, and what he sees he immediately describes in rich and precise detail for people listening across Texas and beyond.
Solutions to Rangers' hitting woes
Texas RangersIt's obvious the Rangers are in a slump. I understand having a few guys not hitting, but it seems to be 12 or so right now. What is hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo doing to work with the...
Officials Remind El Paso To Be Safe 4 of July
KFOXThe Fourth of July holiday is almost upon us and the El Paso Fire Marshals Office would like to wish the Citizens of El Paso a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. Fire Officials would also like to...
Judge Tentatively Acquits Woman In MySpace Case
KFOXA federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide. U.S....
Saddam Hussein Sought Familiar Refuge
KFOX... after taking...
4 Million Baby Floats Recalled
KFOXThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about 4 million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk. The commission said consumers...
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