Month: July 2014

House Republicans moved toward a vote Thursday to address the immigration crisis on the border, after GOP leaders agreed to conservative demands for a separate vote aimed at blocking President Barack Obama from expanding deportation relief to millions. The surprise maneuver late Wednesday night appeared to be having the desired effect of locking down conservative

At least on person was sent to the hospital early Wednesday morning after a crash on I-10 East near Mesa. The west side wreck happened at around 1 a.m. Police confirm that at least one person was hospitalized. According to emergency radio scanners, a 2 year old girl who was strapped to a child seat

UPDATE: Jurors will reconvene at 8:30 Wednesday morning to continue deliberations in the sentencing phase for Juan “Johnny” Gonzalez. After three hours behind closed doors Tuesday, the jury could not decide on a punishment for Gonzalez. The judge was forced to sequester jurors for the night. It’s been an emotional day of testimony in the

The NCAA agreed Tuesday to settle a class-action head-injury lawsuit by creating a $70 million fund to diagnose thousands of current and former college athletes to determine if they suffered brain trauma playing football, hockey, soccer and other contact sports. College sports’ governing body also agreed to implement a single return-to-play policy spelling out how

July 28, 2014 –Weeks after breaking the all-time Minor League single-season attendance record for El Paso baseball, the Chihuahuas are proud to announce that more than 400,000 fans have walked through the Southwest University Park gates. This comes on the heels of a social media milestone, as the team’s Facebook page hit 100,000 likes, ranking

University Medical Center laid off 56 employees Friday morning due “mounting budgetary pressures,” according to a statement released to ABC-7 by UMC. The areas impacted by the reduction in force include support and ancillary staff as well as management. Those who have been laid off will receive severance pay and payment for accumulated vacation time

It appears the financial problems of El Paso Children’s Hospital will keep it from meeting some of its financial responsiblities through 2015. Children’s CEO, RayDziesinski, told UMC CEO Jim Valenti that Children’s does not have the ability to pay what it owes UMC in 2014 and 2015. Valenti said that is why the Children’s board

The Texas Showdown Festival combined more than 300 tattoo artists, including many from the reality TV show “Ink Masters,” with over 20 bands. The three-day festival also featured tattoo competitions and provided an opportunity for locals to get tatted by some of the country’s top tattoo artists. In this clip, the father of a toddler,

Organizers bill the Texas Showdown Festival as the largest music and tattoo festival in the United States. In addition to the more than 300 tattoo artists performing their art at the El Paso County Coliseum, out in the parking lot atop several stages-you also found over 20 bands. Saturday night’s headline band Drowning Pool explained

HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety confirms an El Paso teenager is dead after car crash on highway 62 yesterday evening. That’s the highway between El Paso and Carlsbad.It happened in Hudspeth county. We’re told 19-year old Gabriel Garcia died in the crash.Officers say Garcia was veering off the roadway when

The El Paso Chihuahuas won their second game in a row by one run on Sunday, defeating the Fresno Grizzlies 4-3. El Paso starter Matt Wisler pitched six innings and struck out seven, without walking a batter. In Wisler’s last 13 innings, he has struck out 13 and walked none. Jake Goebbert went 3-for-3 with

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has scheduled a meetingfor Tuesday, when they are expected to name the sole finalist to be the system’s next chancellor. Sources with knowledge of the search told the Tribune that Admiral William H. McRaven is likely to be chosen. McRaven is a Navy Seal best known for

One of the most sought-after ballpark-front properties in Downtown El Paso has been sold. The lots at 325 West Missouri Avenue and 327 West Missouri Avenue, just past the left field wall of $75 million Southwest University Park, is off the market. “Fantastic news! It’s exactly what we wanted to see happen,” said City Rep.

Combining their accomplishments in the classroom and in competition, six Miners earned spots on the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic team. Earning honors for the women’s team were Janice Jackson, Jallycia Pearson, and Anna-Kay James. Selected from the men’s team were Anthony Rotich, A-Shawni Mitchell, and Sven Zellner. To qualify

The UTEP women’s golf team has been awarded with the WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award for achieving the top overall grade point average in the country. The Miners’ six team members (Emma Burman, Nathalie Gallacher, Emma Edin, Amber Herrera, Alisa Rodriguez, Camino Sardinero) had a cumulative GPA of 3.840. Rounding out the nation’s top five

Senior Nathan Jeffery was announced as a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Work Team. ® The award recognizes players whose charitable involvement and community service contributions stand out among all other student-athletes participating in the sport. Last season, the running back saw action in 10 games and led UTEP running backs with five rushing

A condition 4 fire in a refinery boiler at Western Refining was extinguished Wednesday morning by the company’s fire department, according to El Paso Fire Department tweets. The fire was reported at about 8:30 a.m. El Paso Fire Department firefighters were at the scene in case their assistance was needed. The fire was put out