U.S. shuts down Van Nuys bus company after fatal Arizona crashDocuments show Tierra Santa Inc. was operating without federal authority and had a poor safety record before collision that killed six and injured 16. Federal officials said Sunday that they have shut down the Van Nuys bus company involved in a crash that killed six people in Arizona as records revealed that the company had skirted government regulation, amassed a poor safety record and was ...County To Pay $300,000 In Lawsuit Over Child's DeathEl Paso County will pay $300,000 to the mother of a 2-year-old girl who died in foster care.Actor, writer and critic Fred Peppel was liked, respectedWherever he went and whatever he did, Fred Peppel was usually among friends. \"He enjoyed being with friends a lot,\" said his sister, Judith Peppel. Those friends came from all walks of life, probably because her brother was a good listener — to anyone and at any time, she said.Things To Do (March 4-10)The following are southern New Mexico events, activities and other happenings in the week ahead. Listings are free of charge.County commissioners OK settlement in foster-care deathThe El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $300,000 out-of-court settlement with the estate of Alizé Vick, a 2-year-old killed while in foster care. The settlement clears the El Paso County Department of Human Services of...Organ Donor Awareness Week in El Paso CountyCOLORADO SPRINGS - A heart transplant saves the son of an El Paso County Sheriff's Lieutenant. Mad emu attacks deputies along El Paso freewayEL PASO, Texas -- A mad emu gave deputies a Texas-sized hard time.El Paso authorities say the big bird was running loose Tuesday, snarling rush-hour traffic near Interstate 10 and attacking deputies trying to restrain it.Deputies with the El Paso Cou ...Texas-El Paso - Team NotesOne glance at the schedule and most would think the regular-season finale, a showdown between UTEP and UAB in El Paso on March 6, could be pivotal in the final Conference USA standings.Errant emu attacks El Paso deputiesEL PASO -- An emu on the loose in El Paso snarled rush hour traffic near Interstate 10 on Tuesday morning and attacked deputies trying to restrain it, according to a release from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.Mad emu attacks deputies along El Paso freewayEL PASO, Texas — A mad emu gave deputies a Texas-sized hard time. El Paso authorities say the big bird was running loose Tuesday, snarling rush-hour traffic near Interstate 10 and attacking deputies trying to restrain it.Residents escape burning home in Northeast El PasoEL PASO -- Residents escaped a burning home after they were \"awakened by the crackling of fire\" early Wednesday in the Northeast, El Paso firefighters said.
