Month: May 2015

The restaurant shootout between rival biker gangs in Waco became a last-ditch rallying cry Monday for opponents of a bill that Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is all but certain to soon sign into law: legalizing openly carried handguns in Texas. The shootout that left nine people dead and 18 wounded happened with only two weeks

Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a prohibition on cities and towns imposing local ordinances preventing fracking and other potentially environmentally harmful oil and natural gas activities. The much-watched measure sailed through the GOP-controlled Legislature after voters in Denton, a university town near Dallas, banned hydraulic fracturing locally in November. The new law limits

The Texas Education Agency has opened an investigation into the El Paso Independent School District. TEA Commissioner Michael Williams said Monday the agency is investigating what he called “potential irregularities” in the way EPISD reported student attendance. ABC-7 learned the district’s internal auditor found the potential irregularities and reported them to the state agency. During

University Medical Center’s board Monday approved what it said was its final offer for the troubled El Paso Children’s Hospital (EPCH). The UMC board voted 6-0 to formally approve new proposed terms to address the financial turmoil at both UMC and Children’s. The proposal must still be approved by the Children’s hospital board. UMC gave

accept it or reject it. university medical center gives its final proposal to el paso children’s hospital. we take a closer look at the deal. also, power in the el paso school district may have been shifted back to the people — but that doesn’t mean the state isn’t keeping a watchful eye. we’ll explain.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a prohibition on cities and towns imposing local ordinances preventing fracking and other potentially environmentally harmful oil and natural gas activities. The much-watched measure sailed through the GOP-controlled Legislature after voters in Denton, a university town near Dallas, banned hydraulic fracturing locally

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Marijuana supporters are on the brink of a small victory they say is nonetheless significant in the conservative Texas Legislature. The Republican-controlled House on Monday approved legalizing trace amounts of a marijuana plant extract for medicinal purposes. The cannabis oil wouldn’t produce the high associated with other parts of marijuana. Parents

According to multiple reports, Chihuahua’s manager Pat Murphy is garnering interest from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers, who are looking to add to their coaching staff, already have a connection in place. Current manager, Craig Counsell, played for Murphy at Notre Dame. Murphy has missed time with the Chihuahuas recently, citing personal reasons. We will

interested in adding chihuahuas manager pat murphy to their coaching staff… murphy has not been with the team the last two days… citing personal reasons… he coached brewers current manager craig counsil in college… more on this as it developes… meanwhile the chihuahuas were riding a team record worst six game losing streak entering the

new community champions presented by southwest university… all four of them are state champs… the first man on the list on nathan brown… he’s a beast… kid was owning it out in college station last week… he earns the state title in tennis singles a year after finishing as the runner up.. he was a

in adding chihuahuas manager pat murphy to their coaching staff… murphy has not been with the team the last two days… citing personal reasons… he coached brewers current manager craig counsil in college… more on this as it developes… meanwhile the chihuahuas were riding a team record worst six game losing streak entering the night…

The seven board of trustees elected by voters have now taken over the El Paso Independent School District. “Today is a new day,” said Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams, “and after the success of the board of managers, we now move on to what I said originally, that after things were settled, we’d return

is live at district headquarters … commissioner michael williams spoke before a packed house, saying that it’s time for the power to shift back to the elected trustees. they were officially sworn in just 2 they were officially sworn in just 2 hours ago. but williams did not forget to thank the board of managers

The average gas prices in El Paso have risen 5.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.58 a gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy.com. This, compared to the national average that increased only 5 cents last week. Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst, says, “while higher demand is expected for this Memorial Day weekend,

Three bars in central El Paso have been forced to close their doors after the El Paso County Attorney’s Office confirmed their affiliations to the violent Barrio Azteca gang. The Golden Nugget Bar, located at 5711 Trowbridge; the Doll House Bar, located at 5715 Trowbridge; and the George Washington Lounge, located at 3900 Montana, were

About 170 members of rival motorcycle gangs were charged with engaging in organized crime Monday, a day after a shootout at a Texas restaurant that killed nine people and wounded 18. The crowd of suspects was so large that authorities opened a convention center to hold them all before they were arrested, police said. Sunday’s

The El Paso Sheriff’s Office needs your help in locating a missing woman who they say has health issues. Fifty-nine-year-old Cecilia Magdaleno has not been seen since December 2014. She was last seen near the 12000 block of Montana in east El Paso . She is 5 feet three inches tall and 170 pounds. She

LAS CRUCES – Eloisa Solis has been the principal at Central Elementary School in Las Cruces for the last nine years. Today, we visited the campus as students and staff honored her for being selected as a National Distinguished Principal. The recognition is presented by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Only one principal

Work began on a project that will make the passing of trains in residential areas much quieter. The quiet zone project began in central El Paso near Maple Street and Cedar Street railroad crossings Monday. Railroad crossings at Birch Street and Elm Street will be permanently closed at a later date; railroad crossings at Piedras

Family and friends gathered Monday to commemorate Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R.Barreras as his name was added to the Field of Honor Memorial. He was recognized for assisting in the rescue of Jessica Lynch from an Iraqi hospital after she was captured by Iraqi forces in 2003. Barreras died on May 13, 2014 from his

The El Paso Chihuahuas will have a chance to show off their skills –and their award-winning ballpark– during a game that will be televised nationally on May 31st. The Minor League Baseball Sunday Showcase will pit the El Paso Chihuahuas against the Iowa Cubs. First pitch has been moved to 5:05 p.m. to accommodate the

(Deming, N.M.) – The Deming Public Health Office, 215 S. Silver, shut down this afternoon due to plumbing issues. Luna County crews are working to fix the problem. Department of Health staff contacted clients with appointments and informed them about the closure. Staff will be working to reschedule appointments when the public health office opens.

El Paso,Texas- El Paso firefighters were busy Monday afternoon after an 18 wheeler caught on fire near the entrance to Asarco on Paisano . The gravel hauler’s engine caught fire as it was heading west on Paisano. The driver of the trailer pulled over and put the engine out, so the fire didn’t spread to

CNN-Schools that ban students from carrying phones see a clear improvement in their test scores, according to a study by the London School of Economics. “We found the impact of banning phones for these students equivalent to an additional hour a week in school, or to increasing the school year by five days,” researchers Richard

El Paso,TX-Classes at Rosa Guerro elementary school were cancelled due to a gas leak Monday afternoon.EPISD spokeman Gustavo Reveles tells ABC-7 Rosa Guerrero elementary school students were outside on the playground to prevent any injuries. No injuries have been reported at this time. Reveles is not sure how the leak occurred.

Update: Two El Paso men were arrested early Sunday morning after a fight in Downtown where shots were fired. Police said the driver, 25-year-old Jerry Lawrence, and his passenger, 22-year-old Harold Boga, were arrested after they were caught fleeing the scene of the shooting in downtown El Paso. The incident was reported Sunday morning in

A shootout among rival motorcycle gangs at a popular Central Texas restaurant left nine bikers people dead and 18 injured, and it sent panicked patrons and bystanders fleeing for safety, a police spokesman said Sunday. More than 170 people were arrested. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission today ordered the restaurant to remain closed for a

No injuries were reported when a Central El Paso home caught fire shortly before 9 a.m. this morning. One resident in the home on the 3700 block of Tularosa Ave. managed to get out safely. The incident commander on scene told ABC-7 that the fire was contained to the living room, but the rest of

“Probably one of the most violent, gruesome crime scenes i have seen in 35 years of service.” 9 people are dead and 18 others injured after a deadly brawl between rival biker gangs. the latest on what led up to the shooting. back here at home — police looking into a brawl in the union

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