Month: May 2015

The Catholic Diocese of El Paso is asking for your opinion. The survey is a response to Pope Francis’ request to seek input on the questions of modern family life. The deadline to fill out the survey has been extended to Monday, March 16. Your responses will be sent to the bishops from around the

Update: El Paso Police say a wrong-way driver caused a deadly crash on Loop 375 between Spur 601 and Montana early Wednesday. Investigators say a woman driving a Jeep was northbound in the southbound lanes when she reportedly lost control of the vehicle, hit the center median and the Jeep rolled over. The driver and

Second Update: El Paso Police announced Tuesday afternoon that the 14-year-old girl shot by her father has died from her injuries. Police say that 51-year-old Ramon Nevarez, of the 11600 block of Spencer, shot his 14-year-old daughter Emily Rose Nevarez and then shot himself. Ramon died at the scene from his injuries and Emily was

now… the coronado tennis coach was recently inducted into the el paso athletic hall of fame… and he’s got 4 players with a chance at a state title… one of those players is nathan brown… brown is regarded as one of the best tennis players in the state … he’s ranked nationally in his age

An East El Paso neighborhood is losing its streets to students and food trucks. But City Council is working with the Ysleta Independent School District to work out a way for everyone to park in their proper place. “Every school needs to provide adequate parking for its students,” said District 7 Rep. Lily Limon, who

President Barack Obama tapped a highly respected combat commander as his next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Tuesday, signaling that the battles against al-Qaida and Islamic State militants threatening the Middle East and the West remain top priorities for the nation’s military despite years of trying to change the focus to Asia. Announcing

In an effort to improve quality of life and get a “bigger bank for it’s buck,” the city of El Paso is considering building splash pads and aquatic facilities around town. “I believe it will speak to the core of what we call quality-of-life projects because it’ll be low cost entertainment and family entertainment,” City

Whether your visit to El Paso is a short one or a long one, Visit El Paso has you covered. Visit El Paso unveiled the “Official Visit El Paso App” on Monday. The free smartphone app is available for iPhone and Android devices and was designed to help visitors and locals navigate El Paso and

The U.S. Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue team (BORSTAR) hosted a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning, welcoming new agents to their special operations unit. According to the Customs and Border Patrol website (cbp.gov), the special unit for the federal agency was created in 1998 in response to the growing number of injuries to Border Patrol

El Paso Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the shooting outside a Downtown bar early Sunday morning. Alejandro Sandoval, of El Paso, has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine). His bonds totaled: $9,000. The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday outside

City Manager Tommy Gonzalez is nearing his first anniversary on the job and City Representatives said they’ve seen real results from his no nonsense approach and new methods for city employees. “You can’t improve something until you know what’s wrong with a process or with an organization,” said Gonzalez during a recent interview. A year

world championship this weekend… that’s not going to happen… his opponent, anthony mundine, has postponed the fight… mundine says he’s unable to go because of a severe ear condition… that means trout will have to wait… that’s trout there in the black shorts… mundine thanked trout’s camp for the support… the fight will be delayed

Services began Monday night for 22-year-old Erik Salas Sanchez, the man El Paso police shot and killed in the lower valley after they say he threatened officers. ABC-7 spoke with Salas Sanchez’s family and friends outside of Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. They questioned the actions of police last Wednesday when Salas Sanchez was killed. Salas

A group of Republican lawmakers has been trying for 10 years to unplug every red light camera in Texas. Yet some of the activists most focused on banning them aren’t thrilled with the proposals on the table this session. The complicated politics of red light cameras are likely to draw more attention as the Texas

A police officer shot and killed Erick Salas Sanchez, 22 Wednesday night after investigators say Sanchez attacked officers. Sanchez is a Mexican citizen and the Mexican government is asking the El Paso District Attorney for a full investigation of the shooting. Police said the officer shot and killed Erick Salas Sanchez while responding to a

Texas moved Monday to ban its own cities from imposing prohibitions on hydraulic fracturing and other potentially environmentally harmful oil and natural gas drilling activities within their boundaries – a major victory for industry groups and top conservatives who have decried rampant local “over-regulation.” Lawmakers in America’s largest oil-producing state scrambled to limit local energy

Did we all just witness the death of boxing? Fans all over the world are saying yes! A reporter for USA today with choice words over the weekend. “Boxing is dead and Mayweather-Pacquiao killed it,” he wrote. “Never again will people shell out $100 to watch two old men grab at each other for 36

Austin Hedges, regarded as one of the top catching prospects in baseball, is set to join the Padres on Monday before they open a series at AT&T Park against the Giants, according to a source. Hedges, 22, has long been regarded as a top defensive catcher. He was hitting .343/.413/.552 in 75 plate appearances this

El Paso school board trustees had until April 30 to file their personal financial statements. This comes after all the county’s six state representatives sponsored the bill in 2013. This law came into being after at least 10 people pleaded guilty to either bribing or taking bribes in El Paso County’s largest school districts. While

Police are warning the public about burglaries where the alleged criminals stake out victims before they rob them. Four Houston men were arrested Friday for allegedly burglarizing vehicles in the area as part of the trend. Investigators say the suspects would watch people who enter banks or use ATMs and the patrons who would have

An El Paso sheriff’s deputy was involved in a car crash Friday evening. The accident happened atthe intersection of Horizon Boulevard and Gretna.The El Paso sheriff’s Office Special Traffic Investigators were called to the scene. Their investigation revealed that the Deputy was traveling westbound at the block of 14800 Horizon Boulevard while he was responding

an unfinished road has led to disappointment amongst drivers. isela rubalcava avenue is located in canutillo. the road is supposed to connect the spur 16 to allow access to i-10. the road is also shared by 3 schools and el paso’s west side sports complex which is hosting a major soccer tournament this weekend. ABC-7’s

outgoing city rep. ann morgan lily. to help you make your decision, we’re proud to present a debate between the candidates… with your voice, your vote el paso. your voice, your vote el paso. our economy as well, not waiting for someone to save us. we can save ourselves. >> okay. i see. we have

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Albuquerque police say they have issued a warrant for a man accused of raping and beating a 75-year-old woman. Police say 55-year-old Ernest Casias was supposed to surrender to police Saturday but never showed up. He is being charged with multiple counts including attempted murder and aggravated criminal sexual penetration. Casias allegedly raped the woman

Two gunmen were killed Sunday after opening fire on a security officer outside a provocative contest for cartoon depictions of Prophet Muhammad in Texas and a bomb squad was called in to search their vehicle as a precaution, authorities said. The men drove up to the Curtis Culwell Center in the Dallas suburb of Garland

former oregon guard domenic artis… artis went to community college this year but didn’t play basketball… he was dismissed from oregon along with two of his teammates last spring after being investigated for sexual assault… he was never charged… he also served a 9 game suspension for violation of ncaa rules… but there’s no question

former oregon guard domenic artis… artis went to community college this year but didn’t play basketball… he was dismissed from oregon along with two of his teammates last spring after being investigated for sexual assault… he was never charged… he also served a 9 game suspension for violation of ncaa rules… but there’s no question

Police said late Sunday via Twitter a 21-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting outside a downtown bar. Investigators tell ABC-7 a fight involving two groups of people broke out shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday. It happened in front of the 3 Mentiras on the 400 block of N.

Boxing fans living on the southwest border can watch a free broadcast of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather match airing on Mexican television. “We’re expect a lot of people,” said Oscar Ramirez, a waiter at an Applebee’s restaurant in Ciudad Juarez. The restaurant is adding extra tables to accommodate the crowd. Bars and restaurant in the