News Stories for July 2011
Stories for Friday, July 29
Update: Socorro Man Dies In Overnight Crash
A 26-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after he crashed in Socorro overnight died, said police.The accident happened on North Loop and Worsham around 3 a.m.Socorro police said Arturo Lorenzo Dominguez was driving a 1995 Acura when it hit palm trees, causing the vehicle to ...
Double Accident Closes Freeway For Hours
Police closed traffic heading westbound on interstate 10 Thursday evening following a semi-truck rollover, but that was only the beginning of the storm.The wet weather caused at least six accidents in matter of hours.According to witnesses, just before 9 p.m. a driver on I-10 heading westbound near the Hawkins off-ramp ...
Stories for Thursday, July 28
Severe Thunder Storm Weather Hits El Paso
Severe weather hit El Paso at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday causing area flooding and slick roads.KFOX14 Chief Meteorologist Sandra Diaz reported a severe thunderstorm masde its way from Fabens to Central El Paso and then eventually to the West El Paso.There were reports of flooding in Tornillo near Railroad Drive. ...
New Plans In Store For Michelob Ultra Marathon
The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon board announced it plans to start next year's race at the top of Trans Mountain Road. Organizers also said they want to move the start date from mid-March to early February.They said they want to attract more cold weather runners for the first-class marathon.The ...
SWAT Team Called Out In Central Las Cruces
Las Cruces police said they temporarily blocked off Spruce Avenue between Solano Drive and Mesquite Street at around 4:30 p.m. Thursday.LCPD officials said their SWAT team was called out after one person barricaded himself in a home and refused to comply with a search warrant.Authorities said four people, including the ...
El Paso Firefighters Respond To Lower Valley House Fire
El Paso firefighters said they received a call for a condition 2 house fire on the 8100 block of Tranquillo Drive at around 3 p.m. Thursday.Firefighters said the flames came within seconds of threatening the home next to it.Authorities said the fire started in the attic, and no one was ...
Man Says City Project Ruined His Driveway
A Socorro man said a city project ruined his driveway.The Access Way project is funded by the city of Socorro and is intended to add beauty to the neighborhoods. Slabs of concrete are being laid out in the city-owned areas between the road and peoples’ driveways.Armand Delage and his 71-year-old ...
Residents: Horrible Odors Coming From Western Refining
Residents in South Central El Paso tell KFOX-14 horrible smells are infiltrating their neighborhood, making them sick and unable to go outside. They said they know exactly where it is originating: Western Refining."Just this week, it got worse," said Maria Galindo, who lives near the refinery. "Gas. It smells like ...
Elementary School Is One Step Closer To Historic Designation
A school just months ago on the verge of closing is now one step closer to becoming a historical landmark, but not everyone is pleased with the announcement.El Paso Independent School District officials said in a statement to KFOX 14, they are worried about the cost to maintain a historic ...
Mexico Suspends Police Aid To Juarez
Mexico's federal government has suspended aid for a police-training program in the violence-wracked border city of Ciudad Juarez, saying authorities there haven't followed reporting rules and have trained few police. Mexico's National Public Safety System said it has suspended 57 million pesos ($4.85 million) in aid scheduled to be delivered ...
Texas Sales Tax-Free Weekend Set For Aug. 19-21
The annual Texas sales tax holiday will be Aug. 19-21. State Comptroller Susan Combs on Thursday announced the annual tax-free weekend, as shoppers get a break from sales tax on certain items costing less than $100. Combs says shoppers will pay no state or local sales tax on many school ...
Las Cruces Couple Charged In Son's Death
A father and stepmother are charged with intentional child abuse after police said they provided alcohol to their suicidal and drug-addicted 15-year-old son who lost consciousness and died 10 days after a night of drinking with his parents.Joe A. Torres Sr., 39, and Heather C. Soto, 31, are charged with ...
Suspended NM Judge Arrested On New Bribery Charge
A New Mexico judge who was indicted on bribery charges was arrested Thursday on a new bribery charge, according to police officials.Suspended Judge Mike Murphy was arrested on an additional charge of bribery of a public officer or a public official, said a New Mexico police spokesman, Sgt. Tim Johnson.Murphy, ...
NM Spaceport Awards Visitor Experience Contract
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority has awarded the contract for developing the visitor experience at Spaceport America to Integrity Arts & Technology, Inc. The contractor will be doing business as IDEAS. The acronym stands for Innovation, Design, Entertainment, Art and Storytelling. The company was awarded a two-phase, 27-month contract. The ...
Study: Coffee Is A Health Catch 22
Do you want cancer or cancer? According to the latest data, coffee can increase your risk of developing lung cancer and decrease your chances of getting liver and prostate cancer."I feel coffee isn't bad for you, but not necessarily good for you either," said Christopher Lau, west El Paso.Scientists from ...
Stories for Wednesday, July 27
El Paso Parks And Rec Department Hosts Flash Mob Contest
El Paso's Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Flash Mob contest in downtown El Paso on Wednesday.The event was geared for individuals of all ages at the San Jacinto Plaza. Flash mobs consist of a group of people who get together in a public place and perform a choreographed dance ...
Police: Man Arrested For Past Eastside Burglaries
El Paso Police said they arrested an Eastside man on suspicion of stealing property from vehicles.Raul Sanchez, 21, was found by police Monday afternoon on Montana Avenue when police said they were responding to a criminal trespass call.Police said Sanchez had an outstanding theft warrant and was in possession of ...
Tuesday's Storm Causes Several Pockets Of Electricity Outages
El Paso Electric officials said crews were working on several areas throughout El Paso with electricity outages after Tuesday night's storm.EPE said there are pockets of one to 10 customers without power throughout the city, and crews have been working throughout the night to restore service.Company leaders said the Ascarate ...
No Solution In Sight For Ramos Court Residents
El Paso Water Utilities officials said stormwater crews worked throughout the night to help the flooding situation on Ramos Court on Tuesday night.EPWU officials said crews were onsite at about 10 p.m. with specially designed trucks to pump water out and delivered six pallets of sandbags.KFOX14 asked what the plan ...
Residents on Tejas Drive Clean Up Flood Aftermath
Residents on Tejas Drive in south central El Paso are working to clean up the aftermath of flooding from Tuesday night's rainfall."This was all paved concrete here believe it or not," David Mitchell said as he pointed to his driveway, which is now covered in mud several inches deep.It all ...
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