Month: December 2014

A former U.S. Army sergeant was sentenced to six months in federal prison on Oct. 31 for illegally importation of International Trafficking in Arms Regulations controlled military equipment valued at about $30,000. Dexroy Germaine also was sentenced to six months of home confinement to be served when he completes his prison sentence,100 hours of community

The GOP reclaimed a sprawling west Texas district as former CIA agent Will Hurd upended freshman Rep. Pete Gallego. Hurd will be the only African-American Republican in the House. With 97 percent of the vote counted, William Hurd is the winner over Pete Gallego. Will Hurd, GOP 57,171 – 50 percent Pete Gallego, Dem (i)

U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke has won re-election by a sizable margin over his two opponents. COREY ROEN (REP) 21,293 29.17% BETO OROURKE (DEM) 49,257 67.49% JAIME O. PEREZ (LIB) 2,438 3.34% Democrat O’Rourke, was elected in 2012 and says he wanted to go back to Washington, D.C. To focus on veterans and the border. The

Republican Andrew Haggerty has defeated Julio Diaz for County Commissioner Precinct 4. Andrew Haggerty will serve a four-year term. ANDREW R. HAGGERTY (REP) 15,771 55.74% JULIO DIAZ (DEM) 12,524 44.26% Precinct 4 covers Northeast El Paso and part of El Paso’s West Side. This is the seat that was held for several years by Dan

George P. Bush has been elected Texas land commissioner. That makes him the first in his family’s political dynasty to win his first election. The 38-year-old Fort Worth energy consultant easily topped former Democratic El Paso Mayor John Cook on Tuesday. Bush is a fluent Spanish speaker who Texas Republicans hope can woo the state’s

Voters have approved a ballot referendum taking billions of dollars from Texas’ Rainy Day Fund for roads and transportation infrastructure projects. Tuesday’s passage of Proposition 1 creates a constitutional amendment that diverts half the funds that flow into state cash reserves and instead sends them to a highway fund. Booming oil and gas industries have

Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce has fended off a feisty attack from Democrat Roxanne “Rocky” Lara to keep his seat in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. Despite attacks by immigrant rights’ groups and others, Pearce has remained popular among constituents in the district, which covers a large swath of southeastern New Mexico, including some of

ABC-7 has been working with DirecTV and we’re happy to report the signal is now working. So, everybody, especially DirecTV customers, be sure to watch the CMAs tonight at 7 pm (and watch our other programming, too).

Watch debates between the three candidates for the 16th Congressional District by clicking the two links below: Nov. 3 ABC-7 Xtra: 16th Congressional District Debate Oct. 14 We Fill In The Blank US Rep Dist. 16 Debate Learn more about the candidates by clicking the links below: betoforcongress.com roenforcongress.com voteforjaime.com

Judge Sam Medrano has ruled Daniel Villegas’ nearly 20-year-old murder confession cannot be used in court. Medrano ruled then-El Paso Police Det. Al Marquez obtained Villegas’ confession in violation of his constitutional rights. “For the first time in 21 years somebody finally believes Daniel. He’s been protesting that the confession was coerced since the day

El Paso Precinct 1 Constable Robert White’s position needs to be filled, after the El Paso County sheriffs investigators say he was killed over the weekend while working security at a haunted house. White, 45, was not only a constable, he was a physical education coach at Putnam Elementary on the west side and a

Cage The Elephant will perform on Dec. 16 in El Paso. The concert will be at Tricky Falls in Downtown El Paso with tickets costing $23-$25. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7. The band, known for their energetic live performances, last performed in El Paso in April. That show was a

El Paso County Constable Robert Parker White was killed early Saturday morning. Just after midnight Saturday morning, El Paso County sheriff’s officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Anthony Avenue. Officers were informed that White was involved in a physical altercation with another man while working a security detail. White fell to the ground

“I was notified by telephone this morning,” said Angie Sommers, Constable Pct. 7. Sommers got the news any law enforcement officer dreads. Her co-worker Constable Robert White had been killed in the line of duty. “It’s the loss of a family member the loss of a brother,” said Sommers. Sheriff’s officials told ABC-7 White was

• The Downtown El Paso parade, “2013: Year of the Veteran,” begins at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The 1.3-mile parade, sponsored by the United American Veterans Organization, starts at Myrtle and Florence streets and circles San Jacinto Plaza. This year’s Grand Marshal is Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert Eugene “Bob” Chisolm. Information: 541-4050. • The

Veteran’s Day is officially Monday, November 11, 2013 and since it falls on a Monday this year it is the observation day as well. 2013 Restaurants with Veterans Day Free Meals Applebees Free MealOn Monday, November 11th, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some

UTEP will face Loyola (New Orleans) in its 93rd season opener at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Don Haskins Center. UTEP vs. Loyola [N.O.] Notes (PDF) The 2013-14 UTEP men’s basketball season with get underway on Saturday as the Miners will face Loyola (New Orleans) at 7 p.m. in the Don Haskins Center. A season

As temperatures drop, danger increases for elderly folks and needy families in the Borderland. That is why the Extreme Weather Task Force wants to remind Borderland residents about the dangers during the colder months. The task force launched its Winter Safety and Blanket Drive this week and representatives are collecting blankets for those in need.

Steve McQueen, known as the ultimate anti-hero in Hollywood, died on this day in 1980 in Ciudad Juarez while seeking treatment for cancer. An x-ray in 1979 showed he had a tumor in his right lung. Doctors said the cancer was due to asbestos exposure. McQueen, who was 50 when he died, starred in such

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler talked about North Texas and fixing the Miner offense in his weekly press gathering. (On Saturday’s loss at Texas A&M)“I just want to say that they’re a high quality program. They have a lot of great athletes there. After being on the field and watching their quarterback in person, I

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will be assisting law enforcement with a rolling roadblock on I-10 Friday, Nov. 8 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at mile marker 155, the Vado exit. The rolling roadblock is due to an approved quarry blast in close proximity to the interstate. The speed

City councilors called on Toronto’s deputy mayor Wednesday to “orchestrate a dignified exit from city hall” for Mayor Rob Ford, who acknowledged smoking crack in a “drunken stupor.” One of the mayor’s policy advisers, meanwhile, resigned. That continues an exodus from Ford’s office that started in May when news reports emerged of a video showing

Temps will be close to freezing if not at freezing tomorrow morning. The airport may not see the first freeze (official site) but other areas may hit freezing. Skies will be clear tonight and with temps tomorrow AM around 31-35 degrees. Tomorrow will have more sunshine with temps in the upper 60s again. Weekend looks

Work is beginning in the outfield of El Paso’s new Downtown Triple-A ballpark, including the outfield wall. At its furthest point, the outfield wall is 412 feet from home plate. It is 24 feet tall at its highest point in left field. Concrete work also is underway on buildings which will house the visiting team’s

Two people died when a semi-truck went up in flames early Thanksgiving morning just outside McNary, Texas in Hudspeth County. The small town is just south of Tornillo. According to Hudspeth County spokesman Rusty Fleming the driver of a cattle trailer lost control of the semi and it rolled over. Cows ended up scattered along

Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that helps identify the person or persons who broke into several vehicles parked at New Mexico State University and damaged automated teller machines inside Corbett Center. New Mexico State University Police learned that unknown suspects broke windows to several vehicles parked

Reminder of Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule for Collections, Landfill, and Drop-off Sites. In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department is making the following changes to its trash and recyclables operations: Trash & Recyclables Collections – No collections Thanksgiving Day – Residents with Thursday collections to

Make your plans to attend the 77th Annual Sun Bowl Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. The theme for this year is Memorable Moments in Entertainment and the Grand Marshal will be boxer Austin “No Doubt” Trout. Honorary Grand Marshals: Mitchell Marcus & Jonathon Montaez Review Stands: Tickets available after October 5 at

A teenage U.S. citizen who acknowledged being a drug-cartel killer has finished his three year juvenile-offender term for homicide, kidnapping and drug and weapons possession. The interior secretary of southern Morelos state says the teen has been released and taken to an airport to be sent to the United States, where he has family. Jorge

The El Paso Police Department’s DWI Task Force and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are partnering together in an effort to keep El Paso roadways safe and DWI driver free. The DWI operation will take place in all areas of El Paso beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and run through Sunday, Dec 1.