Friday 27th January, 2012
Drug charges dropped for UTEP students
UTEP officials told KFOX14 drug charges on two women living on campus have been dropped. Charges are being dropped because campus police improperly searched the student's apartment. A ...
High school coach indicted on drug charge
A grand jury indicted Darius Ellison, an El Paso high school coach, on drug charges. Police arrested the assistant basketball coach earlier this month after they said boxes of marijuana bundles were ...
Two more cops killed in Juarez Friday, bringing total to seven for 2012
Two police officers were killed this morning in Ciudad Juarez in what appears to be a wave of attacks against law enforcement agents. The two municipal police agents were gunned down near the ...
Future of Viva El Paso could be up in the air
KFOXThe future of Viva El Paso is up in the air after KFOX 14 uncovers the association that puts on the show has plans to dissolve. The recommendation comes after an informal study done by an attorney ...
Police: Man wanted in Socorro for sexual assault on child
KFOXman they allege has sexually assaulted a child. Police told KFOX14 they can not release details of the crime due to the victim's age. Authorities are seeking ...
Hanks High School grad's comedy nominated for an Oscar
El Paso TimesGigi Causey-Bowler, a Hanks High and UT-Austin grad, is the producer of "Time Freak," a time-travel comedy that was nominated for an Academy Award on Tuesday. It's up for Best Live ...
Two friends embark on two-week beer diet
El Paso TimesPaul Fierro, left, and Albert Salinas have embarked on a two-week "beer fast" where they will drink only beer and water and avoid all food. Mark Lambie/El Paso Times (MARK LAMBIE/EL PASO ...
Texas revs up to 75 mph on 1,500 miles of highways
KFOXTransportation officials have signed off on a faster speed limit of 75 mph for 1,500 miles of Texas highways. The Texas Transportation Commission approved the change Thursday for segments of nine ...
Motorcyclist killed in fiery drunken driving crash
KFOXBoulevard, according to El Paso police spokesman Darrel Petry. Petry said Cynthia Dominguez, 26, was driving a 2004 Ford Taurus and was traveling north on Airway when she drove into the southbound ...
Woman arrested for intoxicated manslaughter in motorcycle fatality
El Paso TimesA 25-year-old woman has been arrested after Thursday night's motorcycle fatality. Cynthia Dominguez, of the 7500 block of Howard, has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter following an ...
Activists send hundreds of tacos to Conn. mayor
El Paso TimesEAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - The office of East Haven's mayor was blasted with prank phone calls and a delivery of hundreds of tacos Thursday after his now-famous quip that he would address ...
Texas highways: Edges of town to get 75-mph limit on I-10
El Paso TimesDrivers will get a chance to go a little faster, legally, along some stretches of Interstate 10 in El Paso County.A 75-mph speed limit will be in effect in these areas, part of a speed-limit ...
Dog saved from trash-bin death to have surgery; adopters line up
El Paso TimesMonica Sapien snuggles with Jackpot, a 10-week old Australian Shepherd mix that was found abandoned in a Central El Paso trash container with a broken hip on Tuesday. Jackpot, who is blind, will be ...
West El Paso apartments loses power due to hit-and-run
KFOXAn apartment complex loses power after a hit-and-run crash knocks down a utility pole early Friday morning.Crews closed down one lane at the intersection of Estrada and George Dieter to make repairs ...
Ramos-Davidson to Lead Federal Reserve's El Paso Board
Hispanic Business MagazineCindy Ramos-Davidson, CEO of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' El Paso branch, and El Paso ...
Rangers broadcaster Nadel helps in community
Texas Rangers'); } DALLAS -- Rangers fans have come to realize over the past 30 years that Eric Nadel is one of the top broadcasters in the game. Getting ready for his 34th season with the Rangers, Nadel ...
Police search for man after club assault
KFOXPolice in El Paso are searching for a man who apparently pulled a knife on another man. It happened at a club on Durango and San Antonio just after midnight on Friday. Officers say the man assaulted ...
ATM camera captures glimpse of suspected teen robber
KFOXPolice are searching for a man who robbed a woman with a gun at an East El Paso Bank of America at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The robber took place at the corner of Lee Trevino and Rojas. Police say ...
El Paso rethinking oil, gas regulations
Business JournalEl Paso County commissioners will consider revisions to a draft proposal on regulating oil and gas drilling activity within the county to avoid stepping too far into the state's regulatory ...
Suspect in Esme Barrera's death kills himself
El Paso Times< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } Austin police said Thursday night that the man suspected in the slaying of El Pasoan Esmeralda "Esme" Barrera apparently took his own life.Police ...
Motorcyclist dies in East-Central El Paso traffic accident
El Paso TimesA motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident Thursday night in East-Central El Paso. Police spokesman Darrel Petry said a sedan was headed north on Airway Boulevard at a high-speed near Viscount ...
U.S. Consulate killings: Reputed Barrio Azteca member pleads guilty in racketeering case
El Paso Times< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } A reputed lieutenant in the Barrio Azteca gang already in a Texas prison for murder on Thursday pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in El Paso for taking ...
Las Cruces teens arrested for home burglary
KFOXLas Cruces police arrested four teens for their part in a Wednesday morning home burglary. Jose Francisco Media, 18, Jose Ramos, 16, and 17-year-olds Pedro Medina and Eduardo Lucero were all ...
Second Fort Bliss soldier dies after Dyer nightclub shooting
El Paso Times< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } A second Fort Bliss soldier has died following a shooting outside a nightclub last week, El Paso police said. Pvt. Preston Brown, 21, died Monday at ...
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