News Stories for April 2009
Stories for Wednesday, April 29
Sheriff's Deputies Investigate Bizarre Child Custody Case
El Paso County sheriff's deputies say charges are expected following a bizarre custody child case that began when a Westway woman claimed her son had been kidnapped and taken to Mexico.Investigators said they were called to the 1200 block of Lakewood Street. in reference to a child custody dispute over ...
Appliance Energy Standards Set To Change
If you’re in the market for a new dishwasher, you might want to wait for the end of summer. Both household and commercial appliances will have to meet stricter energy-efficiency standards by August, thanks to new federal mandate aimed at helping the environment. But this change is going to cost ...
Overnight Crash Ties Up Traffic Near Border
El Paso police said a two-vehicle accident in South Central El Paso made for some minor traffic delays early Wednesday morning.The crash happened just before 1 a.m. on the 5000 block of Ramp G, which carries vehicles from Paisano Drive to Stevens Street.First responders took the drivers of both cars ...
Car Crashes Into Light Pole, Kills Three People
Three people died after a car crashed into a light pole on Gateway Boulevard South near the intersection of Van Buren Avenue.Four people in their late teens or early 20s happened to be in the car at the time. Two passengers died on the scene. Paramedics took the two other ...
KFOX News Will Not Carry President Obama's Speech
KFOX News will not be carrying President Barack Obama's speech marking his 100th day in office. Instead we will be carrying KFOX News at Six.But we're not leaving you in the lurch. You can still watch the president's address on digital channel 14-2.
Stories for Tuesday, April 28
New Lights Ensure Students' Safety
Mayfield students had a safer trip to school Tuesday morning thanks to new school zone lights installed in front of their high school.After several complaints from students, staff and parents the New Mexico Department of Transportation installed the lights and activated them Tuesday.Spokesman for Las Cruces Public Schools, Todd Gregory ...
Company Chosen To Build New Bus Terminal
A new sun metro terminal is on its way to west El Paso.Tuesday City Council awarded Venegas Engineering Management the contract to build the new terminal in the 3500 block of Remcon Circle.It will have two shelters two waiting areas and a ticket area for passengers.The project will cost nearly ...
Vinton Fire Ruled Accidental
Firefighters are called out to Vinton as plumes of smoke could be seen for miles.Our KFOX photographer got on the scene just as they were extinguishing the fire in 8500 block of Kiely.Firefighters said a shack caught on fire just after 6 p.m. Tuesday.Investigators said the cause was accidental.
Some El Pasoans Not Concerned About Swine Flu
It's perfume and piece of mind at Perfume Club South in Downtown El Paso. The store is just a half a block from Mexico and a lot of it’s clients come from Mexico. But when it comes to fears of the swine flu, workers say there's always soap and water.“No ...
Residents Complain About Smoke, Odor Coming From Recycling Company
Just a few hundred feet from a Horizon City neighborhood on Kenazo Drive is a company, Border Pallets. Residents say that's the source of the smell and smoke that sometimes lingers in their neighborhood.Ralph Padilla and his wife moved to Horizon City 12 years ago. A few years ago they ...
City Rep. Emma Acosta Files Assault, Harassment Reports
KFOX has learned City Rep. Emma Acosta has filed two police reports, one against her opponent in the District 3 race, Alexandro Lozano, and another against Lozano's son.In the first report, Acosta said district Lozano came to her home on March 30, and when her grandson answered the door, Lozano ...
City Rep. Acosta Files 2 Police Reports Against Challenger
City Rep. Emma Acosta has filed a police report against her challenger Alexandro Lozano and his son, accusing them of harassment and assault.Acosta and her grandson Alexander Jacob Lopez filed with the El Paso Police Department on Monday.The first report said Lozano allegedly harassed Acosta's grandson on March 30 at ...
CPB Officers Not Wearing Masks In Light of Swine Flu
The El Paso Health Department told KFOX Tuesday, that there were 11 suspected cases of swine flu in Juarez. The samples were taken to Mexico City for testing and one of them came back negative, Michael Hill said, a representative with the health department.Meanwhile, while some crossing the border at ...
Former UTEP Miner Brian Young Released from New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints released defensive tackle and former UTEP Miner Brian Young on Tuesday.Young, a nine-year veteran with the NFL, spent the last five seasons with the Saints. In 2008, he played in eight games -- three starts -- and recorded 13 tackles and a sack.Prior to his time ...
CBP Agents Arrest California Wanted Man
Border Patrol Agents said they caught a man wanted on charges of manslaughter and attempted murder, among other charges.They arrested 41-year-old Francisco Barron-Lopez Monday morning at the Paso Del Norte Bridge.He's wanted by authorities in Oakland, Calif.
School Administrators Take Swine Flu Precautions
Most El Paso school districts are taking precaution by communicating information about swine flu prevention to students and parents.KFOX talked one private school principal who has a lot of students who live in or have family members in Juarez and asked how he's handling the situation.The routine has changed for ...
KFOX Will Go Off The Air Overnight on Wednesday
KFOX will be off the air starting at 11 p.m. Wednesday night and running through 5 a.m. Thursday morning for maintenance on the station's analog transmitter in anticipation of the DTV transition in June.KFOX will still broadcast a TV signal on cable, satellite and Comcast for Las Cruces viewers.
Kmart Helps Borderland Residents Stay Safe
Borderland residents aren't the only ones taking extra precautions to prevent swine flu, some businesses are helping their customers stay safe.When many of us go shopping we often don't think about the millions of germs left behind on shopping carts."I just noticed that I didn't clean the cart, that makes ...
Man Who Authorized NYC Flyover has New Mexico Ties
The man who authorized a flyover for an Air Force One plane that raised fears of another Sept. 11th attack is a former University of New Mexico president.Louis Caldera is now director of the White House military office. He took the blame after an airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed ...
Man Charged In Woman's Shooting Death In Las Cruces
Las Cruces police arrested a man they accuse in the shooting death of 19-year-old Noel Brown Tuesday morning.Police found Brown lying on a bed with a gunshot wound to her stomach. She was taken to Mountain View Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.Christopher Michael Mata, 21, told detectives ...
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