News Stories for January 2012
Stories for Sunday, January 29
New lines make job hard for city Rep.
Eastside district 5 City Council Rep. Michael Noe spent a day trying to inform constituents about a new roundabout. Noe said as the city draws new district lines, it will be more difficult for him to keep his constituents involved in decisions that affect them. All of the proposed new ...
Police looking for people who stole dozens of iPhones, iPads
Police continue to look for 3 people who stole dozens of iPhones and iPads from a local business. Police said at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday December 10, 3 people broke into Media Exchange on 9155 Dyer. Officers responded to an activated alarm and found that a window had been broken ...
Stories for Saturday, January 28
Rescued blind puppy's injuries worse than originally thought
Jackpot, the 10 month-old blind Australian shepherd puppy, that was found inside of Central El Paso dumpster is on the mend. " He's eating well seems to be in good spirits normal puppy doesn't realize all the trauma he's been through," said Loretta Hyde with the Animal Rescue League of ...
EP Sheriff's Office: Man rescued after hiking for five days
A 32-year-old man is rescued after hiking in mountains for five days, El Paso Sheriff's officials said. Authorities said a man was flagging down help Saturday afternoon on Transmountain Road, near mile marker 18. The man told authorities he "was hiking in the mountains" and "was lost up there for ...
Colonias are able to connect water lines
Nearly three years ago, many families from the Conquistador and Lourdes Estates colonias outside of Fabens, Texas contacted the Familias Triunfadoras, Inc. and asked them to represent them on how their community can receive water. The first known families have lived there for the past 25 years. Since then, families ...
Judges: April 3 primary in TX still possible
There's only one week left to salvage an April 3 primary in Texas. A San Antonio federal court on Friday ordered the state and minority groups to compromise on redrawn political districts by Feb. 6. The three-judge panel said that if both sides don't reach an agreement by that ...
Stories for Friday, January 27
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 university spokesperson said the officers will now be required to take additional training in dorm search procedures.
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 found in the back seat of his car and later, in his far east El Paso home. He ...
Future of Viva El Paso could be up in the air
The 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 consultant. "I'm not going to comment on that right now," said Luz Ramos, ...
Federal agents bust drug trafficking ring
Federal agents, with the help of local law enforcement agencies, arrested nine people on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. The alleged drug trafficking ring was based out of a Pecan farm in Anthony, N.M., called Pettit Farms. Included in the federal indictment were the owners of the farm, Oscar ...
Police: Man wanted in Socorro for sexual assault on child
Socorro police are looking for a man 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 Jose Rios. If you know this man's whereabouts you're asked to call police at 915-858-6985. He is ...
Hanks High School grad nominated for Oscar
Gigi 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 Action Short Film. The film, written and directed by Causey-Bowler and her husband, Anthony Bowler, debuted in November 2010 ...
Texas revs up to 75 mph on 1,500 miles of highways
Transportation 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 interstates where the current limit is 70 mph. Stretches of road in El Paso that will change to 75 ...
West El Paso apartments loses power due to hit-and-run
An 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 and restore power to the Wind Tree Apartments . Police said the crash happened at around 3 a.m. when ...
Police search for man after club assault
Police 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 the other man with a knife before running off. So far no arrests ...
ATM camera captures glimpse of suspected teen robber
Police 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 the robber took $80 from the woman and fled on foot. The ...
Stories for Thursday, January 26
Update: Woman arrested, victim identified in motorcycle fatality
Police have released the name of the man killed in east El Paso after an allegedly drunken driver crossed the median into on coming traffic. Michael Paauwe, 27, was a Fort Bliss soldier originally from Michigan. Thursday evening he was riding a 2007 Suzuki GS83600 motorcycle he recently purchased, according ...
Las Cruces teens arrested for home burglary
Las 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 arrested. Police said after 11 a.m. Wednesday morning a witness saw four boys carrying television sets on Esperanza Street. ...
Attorney: Employment of GM for LVWD terminated
As of Friday, the Lower Valley Water Board has given no public reason for their move terminating General Manager David Carrasco. Carrasco's attorney, Mike King, said he believes the water board is trying to force Carrasco out of his position after Carrasco cooperated with FBI officials on an alleged FBI ...
Horizon City employee arrested on drug trafficking charges
According to the city of Horizon, April Garcia, who works as a code enforcement officer for Horizon, was arrested on drug trafficking charges Thursday morning. Neighbors who witnessed the D.E.A. raid said that sheriff’s deputies, F.B.I. agents and Border Patrol agents all assisted. The D.E.A. is being very tight-lipped about ...
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