News Stories for October 2008
Stories for Tuesday, October 28
State Representative, District 78 Race Gets Ugly
The campaign ads between Joseph “Joe” Moody and Dee Margo say a mouthful. With one week before the election, the candidates in the race for the District 78 seat, are going negative. Kfox spoke with both candidates who point the finger at their opponent for the smears."We have not run ...
Costly Price Tag To Keep Central Neighborhood Quiet
It is called a Quiet Zone, and the Five Points neighborhood in central El Paso has spent the last three years trying to create one.If the city built specific barriers and other safety measures at train crossings, then trains don't have to sound their horn, but the project is costly.To ...
Committee Created For Soon To Be El Paso Impact Fees
The El Paso City Council created a committee that will look into impact fees.Currently, people who pay a water bill help pay for new development.El Paso Water Utilities wants new development to pay for the infrastructure it uses through impact fees.The fees could add an estimated $3,000 to the price ...
Deming Crash Ends With Three People Dead
A three vehicle crash leaves three people dead.New Mexico State police said it happened before noon on Interstate 10 near Deming.Officers said an SUV slowed down suddenly to exit the interstate and that's when the motorcycle behind it crashed into the SUV, which then caused a semi-truck to crash into ...
El Paso To Create Time Warner Complaint System
El Paso city representatives are up to their ears listening to Time Warner Cable complaints -- everything from getting no TV reception, no Internet and no-shows when you're expecting a technician to fix a problem.Now, the city is taking up the issue even though Time Warner is not a city ...
Displaced Military Spouses Get Help In Job Hunt, Spanish
Unfortunately, military spouses can't pack up their job as they do everything else they own when they head to Fort Bliss. But those who qualify as displaced workers can get the training they need to get back in the workforce, learn Spanish and it's free.Megan Malone and her husband were ...
Central El Paso Neighborhood May Get Silent; City Representatives Complain
El Paso City Council is looking into a quiet zone for the Five Points neighborhood, but some city representatives are now asking what the city is doing to turn down the volume in parts of town.It is only a pilot program, a test to see if it is worth the ...
Where Local Candidates Stand On Issues That Matter To You
There are many issue for voters to think about in the District 78 race.“Education and improvement of our schools," said Terrence Johnson. "I've been a teacher. That's one of the things that really concerns me."Yet voters only have two choices when it comes to the District 78 seat. Democrat Joseph ...
Two Arrested In Las Cruces Fatal Shooting
Las Cruces Police have arrested two men in connection with their alleged involvement in the Sept. 26 murder of 16-year-old Bobby Zertuche.Ricky Joe Juarez, 19, of the 9700 block of Clovis in Brazito, N.M., and Jesus Adam Herrera, 20, of the 5300 block of Sunny Acres Dr., are both in ...
City Tries To Tackle Time Warner Problems
KFOX has reported on the quality and customer services complaints against Time Warner for more than a year. Now, city leaders are getting involved as much as they can.As KFOX reported, hundreds if not more customers have complained about getting no TV reception, no Internet, dead phones and cable technicians ...
Free Glow Sticks Available at Las Cruces Fire Stations
The Las Cruces Fire Department’s will be offering free glow sticks for kids who are trick’-or-treating this Friday.Fire officials said they're giving out the glow sticks to ensure a safe Halloween for children – and peace of mind for parents.They recommended the glow sticks can be attached to costumes or ...
El Paso’s Rose Garden Closes For Winter Season
The Rose Garden in central El Paso will be closing this Thursday for the cold season ahead.The garden located on 1702 N. Copia Drive will closes its gates this Thursday for the winter season and will reopen on March 1, 2009.The scenic place hosted over 30 wedding ceremonies so far ...
Police Arrest Two Men Following Short Pursuit
El Paso police officers closed off about a ten-block stretch of Dyer Street in Northeast El Paso as they searched for items thrown from a vehicle whose driver refused to stop for them.The incident began just after 4:00 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators say an officer attempted to make a traffic stop ...
Van Bursts Into Flames
A van burst into flames after it broke down on Interstate 10 near Geronimo.The driver said his van lost power, so he pulled over. Once he got out of his car the blaze started.Fire crews responded to the scene and were able to put out the fire before the morning ...
Temperatures Drop, Fire Danger Rises
The El Paso Fire Department reports the second leading cause of house fires is as a result of people trying to stay warm in their homes.They report many of the fires can be prevented by properly using and maintaining home heating equipment.If you use a space heater, officials warn, keep ...
Stories for Monday, October 27
KFOX Update: Health Department Investigating Ashwood Apartments
New information was released Monday on the broken sewer system at a northeast El Paso apartment complex.Fecal matter and used toilet paper mixed with sewer water puddled right outside one tenants apartment each time she turned her water on.KFOX contacted the city health department Monday who said it is aware ...
Police Identify Driver, And Passenger In Car Crash
New information was released about a fatal crash that happened late Friday night on Gateway East near Lee Trevino.Police identified the driver as 22-year-old Shannon Sumpter and her passenger as 19-year-old Olive Ellis, both from Fort Bliss.Sumpter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Ellis was ejected from the car and died at Thomason Hospital.Investigators ...
Girl Dies In Morning Crash
The 14 year old girl hit by a car while crossing Edgemere and airway died Monday morning.El Paso police said Shaneise Quinones was among a group of two other teens crossing the street last night.Quinones was hit by a car which had the right of way.
Worker Says He Hasn't Been Paid In More Than A Month
The bills are rolling in for Brian Clark."I had my electric shut off,” said Clark. “I asked the church to pay for it."After doing a roofing job at apartments in Sunland Park, N.M. , he said he has no money to show for it. "They don't want to pay me,” ...
Montana Vista Elementary Still Waiting For New Gym
Montana Vista parents wonder if their children's school will ever get the gym that was promised when they passed a bond two years ago.For more than seven months, an area behind Montana Vista Elementary has looked empty."I bring my little brother and I think it's ridiculous because they're supposed to ...
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