Month: November 2014

A man facing an intoxicated manslaughter charge in the death of a 22-year-old woman said the collision happened because he was trying to get away from people who were trying to kill him, according to the police affidavit. El Paso Police say Brian Anthony Gamero, 27, crashed into a car driven by Crystal Saldaa at

Easter Sunday didn’t stop construction crews from rushing to finish up Southwest University Park. Plenty of people in downtown El Paso were snapping photos and dreaming of what’s to come. Both future fans who plan to catch a game and those who aren’t are wondering … will the ballpark be ready in time for the

Friday marks three months since a family was ripped apart. January 18 , Pablo Hernandez, 13, was killed when the family’s SUV was rear-ended by an alleged drunk driver. His sister, Isabel Hernandez, 15, was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Earlier that day, Pablo and Isabel were busy with sports. Pablo had a

The 7-foot-5 big man who at times made it look so easy at new mexico state is leaving the aggies and has entered his name in to the NBA draft. NMSU big man Sim Bhullar is turning pro according to online reports by ESPN and Sports Illustrated. NMSU has yet to comment or confirm the

El Paso has seen a boom in the demand for apartments and rental properties over the last several years. So what does that mean for rental rates residents are paying? The website www.nerdwallet.com reports that El Paso has seen one of the highest increases in rental fees in the country over the last few years.

With drug violence down sharply, Americans are once again crossing the border for low cost dental care in Mexico. “My dental insurance does not cover a lot of the things I’m having done,” said Megan Ahmed, a patient from Austin. So she caught a flight and crossed the border into Ciudad. “I know people who

Restaurant/Bar List-OPEN Initial Game Day-April 28, 2014SoHo Cocktail Lounge 500 Oregon Suite A (915) 532-7646Briar Patch 508 Stanton (915) 577-9555The Tool Box 506 Stanton (915) 351-1896Pint & Peanut Pub 518 W San Antonio Ste E (915) 351-0515Craft and Social 305 E Franklin (915) 219-7141La Casa del Puro Cigar Lounge 216 Franklin (915) 626-5625Fire Restaurant and

Expect a nice Thursday night with some breezes. Clouds on the increase tomorrow with a slight chance of rain Friday night after 6 p.m. with a little better chance Saturday at 30%. A few storms few storms could develop as well in isolated spots. Friday’s highs around 80 and Saturday highs around 77. Easter Sunday

The May 28 trial date for Daniel Villegas’ new murder trial has been indefinitely postponed. Judge Sam Medrano Jr. on Thursday afternoon granted the defense’s motion for a continuance because the prosecution recently turned over 1,000 of Villegas’ jail phone calls that could each be up to 45 minutes long. Joe Spencer, Villegas’ defense attorney,

The El Paso Chihuahuas and City officials have released information on parking and ballpark access on game days. “The City’s Traffic Management Center is responsible for timing signals for Downtown ingress and egress,” according to a statement released by the Chihuahuas. “They, along with El Paso Police and Fire Departments, will handle intersection control and

ABC-7’s I Team has been looking into the finances at El Paso Children’s Hospital this spring. Read and view our coverage by clicking the links below. Stories are listed from most recent to oldest. El Paso Children’s Hospital CEO resigns article April 16, 2014 Committee assembled to assess Children’s Hospital finances article April 04, 2014

El Paso Children’s Hospital CEO Larry Duncan has resigned, hospital officials announced on Wednesday afternoon. The hospital’s brand new Chief Financial Officer, Ray Dziesinski, was announced as Duncan’s replacement. ABC-7 ran a series of stories in recent weeks questioning the hospital’s finances, and asking why the hospital has been unable to file its tax returns

A CBSSports.com baseball writer makes some observations about the El Paso Chihuahuas new mascot, Chico. In a piece titled “Triple-A El Paso’s mascot is possibly a menace to society” Dayn Perry writes “Chico has torn ears, which suggests a past history — recent and or distant — of dog-fighting. Chico has eyes that are at

Mexican musical icon Juan Gabriel has postponed three California shows after being hospitalized in Las Vegas with pneumonia. A tour publicist said in a statement Tuesday that the 64-year-old singer was rushed to intensive care Monday morning after waking up with a fever and congestion. He had performed a three-hour concert the night before at

Weather will be a bit warmer overnight with temps in the upper 40s and low 50s. Lows Tuesday morning at the El Paso airport hit 38 and Las Cruces dropped down to 36. Wednesday, we will see the wind gradually pick up later in the day. Gusts tomorrow will hit around 40 mph between 5p

A judge has ordered a 23-year-old El Paso man to spend 18 months in a state jail facility for urinating on the Alamo. State District Judge Ray Olivarri sentenced Daniel Athens on Monday in San Antonio. Athens had pleaded guilty to felony criminal mischief in February in exchange for a deal that capped his possible

Work will begin soon on El Paso International Airport’s new $45-million car rental facility, part of a $139-million airport facelift. The three-story, 18-acre facility will house the airport’s rental car operations in one location, replacing the small, overcrowded surface parking lot rental car companies use today, located immediately west of the airport terminal. The old

More than 50 firefighters were called out to a house fire in the 400 block of Huerta St. in South-Central El Paso Tuesday afternoon. El Paso Fire Department officials said it took eight minutes for the first crews to arrive. By that time, the fire had spread through the home’s attic and flames were shooting

Nearly 18 pounds of heroin worth $566,400 was seized at the Paso Del Norte international bridge on April 14, 2014. “A substantial amount of heroin did not make it to its intended destination,” said Hector Mancha, Customs and Border Protection El Paso Port Director. “While homeland security is our primary mission, keeping dangerous drugs off

The El Paso City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to create a residential parking zone in Sunset Heights to avoid ballpark visitors from parking in the residential neighborhood. If approved, residents of the historic neighborhood will pay $10 per vehicle per year for a permit to park on the street. The permit comes with

The AR 670-1 is the Army’s uniform and grooming rulebook. It got an update April 1. New definitions, new standards and some hairstyles banned outright. Some soldiers are having to change their hairdos and they’re not happy about it. The female members of the Congressional Black Caucus say new standards are biased against African-American women.

Black female lawmakers are urging Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to reconsider revised Army regulations that ban hairstyles frequently worn by minority women in the military. Sixteen female members of the Congressional Black Caucus signed a letter Thursday to Hagel, stating that the changes are “discriminatory rules targeting soldiers who are women of color.” They say

Estately.com reports that a survey looked for those who listed the following as interests: country music, fishing, hunting, NASCAR, firearms, barbecue, cowboy boots, rodeos, sweet tea and pickups. Fort Worth came in first for pickups – as in trucks – second for cowboy boots, third for rodeo and fourth for sweet tea. Arlington, where the

Authorities arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Round Rock on Thursday. The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested Keoni Jeremy Kanohokula, 36, in the 1400 block of East Logan Street in Round Rock. Kanohokula had a criminal complaint filed against him in El Paso last week involving two counts of aggravated

Fresh off a much-publicized chat with President Barack Obama, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis is addressing an annual teachers’ gathering. The state senator from Fort Worth is appearing with Leticia Van de Putte, a San Antonio state senator and the Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful. Both will speak at the Texas State Teachers Association convention in

Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced that the 2013 Snapshot:School District Profiles is available on the Texas Education Agency website.Snapshot is an on-line resource that provides an overview of public education in Texas for aparticular school year. In addition to state-level information, this product contains a profile aboutthe characteristics of each public school district and

Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that helps identify the suspects in a Thursday evening stabbing that sent a man to the hospital. Just after 8:30 p.m. April 10, Las Cruces Police were sent to the 4200 block of Broadview where a 19-year-old man was suffering from at least one

El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles on April 8, 2014 implemented a ban on all nicotine products anywhere on Sheriff’s Office property. The new policy applies to all employees, volunteers, interns, and reserve deputies. Wiles says he will only hire potential candidates who share this commitment and are dedicated to being role models, according to

El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles, Pct. 1 Constable Robert P. White, Pct. 6 Constable Javier Garcia and Pct. 7 Constable Angie Sommers have arrested 10 El Paso County parents who allegedly violated court orders requiring them to pay child support. Friday’s sweep was conducted in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General’s Child

A Las Cruces couple was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly leaving their toddler alone in a vehicle while they went inside an Applebee’s to celebrate a birthday. Yacxubelli Grado-Garcia, 22, and Ramiro Hernandez, 29, are both charged with one count of negligent child abuse. Las Cruces Police were called shortly before 1 a.m. April