Month: July 2015

Sheriff Richard Wiles and the El Paso Sheriff’s County Office are hosting the Sheriff’s Safety Town this week. The four-day session is aimed at educating children ages 4 to 7 about safety awareness on subjects like gun safety, pedestrian safety, and stranger danger. Instruction will be provided by a sheriff deputy and fire officers, and

A convicted kidnapper from Phoenix was found in Mexico and deported to the U.S., according to the U.S. Marshal’s Service. Isaias Chavarria, of Phoenix, Arizona was detained by Mexican Immigration authorities Monday afternoon in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico and it was determined that Chavarria did not have status to remain in Mexico and was subsequently deported

Former New Mexico State University (NMSU) basketball stars Sim Bhullar and Daniel Mullings have been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games. The Aggies made the 12-man roster that will play this week at the Ryerson Athletic Centre in Toronto. Both Bhullar and Mullings are from Toronto. Bhullar, a 7-5

house. so, folks who live in apartments should consider the following tips before they adopt. make sure pets are allowed. lease agreements will dictate whether or not pets are allowed, and if there are weight or breed restrictions. always read the lease carefully and consult with the leasing agent if you have questions. pet-proof the

The City of El Paso’s loss of some $40 million on fast-track transportation projects has been making headlines lately. ABC-7 found a deeper flaw with the way local transportation dollars had been allocated. Every local government in El Paso county depends on federal dollars to help fund transportation projects. The Metropolitan Planning Organization receives federal

The El Paso Chihuahuas’ late comeback attempt fell one run short in their 5-4 loss to the Sacramento River CatsMondayat Raley Field. El Paso didn’t have a hit until Tim Federowicz led off the top of the eighth inning with a clean single to right field. Sacramento starter Nik Turley pitched six hitless innings before

UTEP tight end MJ McFarland will not play this season after failing a NCAA drug test, according to UTEP coach Sean Kugler. The NCAA has suspended McFarland due to the failed drug test. McFarland transferred to UTEP from Texas after completing his degree in three years at Texas and redshirting a year at Texas. He

At Army posts like Fort Bliss and recruiting centers across the country — they’re still not allowed to arm themselves. Last week’s attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee was the final straw for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. He authorized Texas National Guardsmen to arm themselves. But recruiters at strip malls remain unarmed. “I think we should just

El Paso County has not hired anyone to oversee the county parks since the public works director stepped down last November. Commissioners have been taking over those responsibilities the past several months until Monday during their weekly meeting. Judge Veronica Escobar said any park issues or decisions will be streamlined to the county’s chief administrator

“”trump: “he’s not a war hero luntz: “he’s a war hero.” trum “he is a war hero ? -despite recent comments about p- o-w senator john mccain—trump leads in a new poll this morning. we have the latest./ plus– a new poll is showing how americans feel about the recent diplomatic relations being rebuilt between

NEW ORLEANS – NM State wide receiver Teldrick Morgan has earned preseason All-SunBelt Second Team Offense honors, the league office announcedMonday. Morgan was recently placed on both the Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch list and the Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List. Morgan had 75 receptions for 903 yards to average 12.0 yards per catch and

The summer travel season means your family may be headed on a road trip out west. If so, consider yourself warned; a collapse on I-10 West in California could affect your travel plans. From buses to truckers, the route from El Paso to California is common. But a bridge collapse in California could make a

El Paso,TX- The survey shows change is rattling the Catholic church, with English speakers showing more compassion on various issues. The survey shows they want the church to be more accepting, back in March the church wanted dioceses to ask their faithful what they thought the biggest problems facing American families were. Here is what

two of canada’s best.. bhullar and mullings will represent team canada at the pan american games…. team canada is in group b and will face the dominican republic tomorrow

involving the miners football team… and it’s not good news… tight end mj mcfarland, who was supposed to play big role in the miners offense, is out for the entire season after failing a drug test… mcfarland transferred to utep in the offseason after playing with the longhorns… mcfarland was the forgotten man at u-t

Friday began with rumors on social media that Eminem might join his Shady Records artist Yelawolf at the Texas Showdown Festival. The night ended with DJ Klever, the DJ for Yelawolf, being arrested for resisting arrest and possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility. Yelawolf and DJ Klever had finished their Eminem-less performance

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) announced Monday it is seeking permission to file a plan to preserve and continue the El Paso Children’s Hospital’s (EPCH) operations and expedite its emergence from bankruptcy. UMC is filing its request with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. UMC is filing a motion to terminate the EPCH’s exclusive right

The owner of a Maine diner says she’s not sorry for yelling at a 2-year-old child for crying in her restaurant because it got the girl to be quiet. Darla Neugebauer, owner of Marcy’s Diner in Portland, is defending her actions after a backlash on social media among people who say they’ll never eat at

UTEP revealed its men’s basketball schedule on Monday, with the Miners set to play 20 home games. The Miners will play six straight home game to open the season. They also will participate in the Corpus Christi Coastal Classic over Thanksgiving weekend. The schedule also features two games with I-10 rivals New Mexico State University

All traffic along a major freeway connecting California and Arizona was blocked indefinitely when a bridge over a desert wash collapsed during a major storm, and the roadway in the opposite direction sustained severe damage, authorities said. Sunday’s collapse of Interstate 10 in Southern California left one driver injured, stranded numerous others and complicated travel

Seven apartments in west El Paso caught fire shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Fire officials said the fire started in a town home and spread. Crews were able to control the blaze and no one was injured. Residents said they self-evacuated after smelling smoke atop one apartment. The damage was estimated at $200 thousand

A fire broke out Thursday night at an apartment complex in west El Paso. It happened at around 7:30 p.m. at the Caprock Apartments on 6022 Caprock. When emergency crews arrived, flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the complex. Firefighters were able to get it under control in about 2 hours. Fire

Marilyn Manson set to perform at El Paso’s Tricky Falls in October. The concert will be on Wednesday Oct. 28. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. July 24 through Ticketfly.com and are $50.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he has authorized the adjutant general of the Texas National Guard to arm Guardsmen at military facilities across Texas. Abbott joins governors in Florida and Louisiana in the call to arm Guardsmen after a gunman attacked a recruiting center and a Marine-Navy reserve facility in Chattanooga earlier this week. “After

“i strongly believe that th best way for america to support our values is through engagement” a new day in the relationship between the u.s. and cuba this morning—embassy’s opening up today. we have the latest. after this week’s attack on military facilities in tennessee, governor greg abbott is taking increased precaution here in texas./

>>> live, where news comes first, this is “abc-7 xtra. >>> welcome to “abc-7 xtra, good evening, i’m maria garcia. if you follow local news, then by now, you know of a major concern growing out of the el paso city hall. it all revolves around the city of el paso making mistakes in applications

Five men were convicted and one acquitted of human trafficking and gender-based aggravated murder by a three-judge tribunal in Cd. Juarez Saturday. The three-month trial came after the six men were arrested in 2013 for the deaths of 11 Juarez women. According to the Chihuahua State Attorney’s office, the 11 women were reported missing between