Month: August 2015

chihuahuas to keep pace… let’s go to the school yard… top 4… we’re scoreless… and things turn bad for the chihuahuas… matt dominguez… rbi single… it’s 1-zip colorado springs… later in the inning… pete orr… that’s another single and it’s 2-nothing… and the chihuahuas are cooling off at the worst time… colorado springs wins it

this one takes place at mayfield high school … it began as a normal season… mayfield is ranked number 2 in the state… coming off back to back losses in the state title game … the players had one goal… lombardi: “we fell that one game short. that obviously brings a fire to the practice

today about being banned from naturalization ceremonies at the civic center. they say in the past they’ve been allowed to hand something like this to new citizens … a copy of the constitution and declaration of independence, stamped with the party’s logo. abc-7’s darren hunt found out that’s no longer the case. “the republican party,

University Medical Center presented its budget for fiscal year 2016 in commissioners court Tuesday afternoon. The goal was no new taxes, and they achieved it. But the proposed budget is still not good enough for the county, specifically in regard to El Paso Children’s Hospital. Last year, UMC absorbed some of Children’s bills. UMC knew

Robert Hernandez, a former temporary Dona Ana County employee, is suing the county for wrongful termination. The lawsuit was served yesterday. It claims Hernandez was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle in the Dona Ana County clerk’s check cashing scheme that unraveled back in June. “I couldn’t go to the clerk or his chief

robert hernandez, a former temporary dona ana county employee, is suing the county for wrongful termination. the lawsuit, served yesterday, claims hernandez was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle on an identity theft and check cashing scheme in the dona ana county clerk’s office. abc7’s s jamie warren is at the dona ana county

county judge veronica escobar says el paso children’s hospital needs to face reality. she said that at a special budget meeting this afternoon. the county has until september 28th to approve university medical center’s budget for fiscal year 2016, and much of that budget is dependent on the unknowable outcome of children’s bankruptcy. abc-7’s ashlie

Gov. Susana Martinez has ordered an immediate review of whether New Mexico school districts are conducting timely criminal background checks of new employees in light of revelations that a high-level Albuquerque district administrator was hired despite facing child sex abuse charges in Colorado. Martinez has tasked compliance investigators from the state education and public safety

entrepeneurial growing local economies and creating tens of thousands of entrepeneurial opportunities for texans. our success is largely dependent on driver partners.” jorge delgado: “w pay property taxes, we pay taxi permit. we pay three percent annually, every year. we pay airport sticker. we pay commercial insurance. that’s a lot of money and every two

and i’m rick cabrera. washington monthly magazine has released its list of the nation’s top ten colleges and universities. stanford, harvard, and ucla are some of the premier universities mentioned — alongside utep! abc-7’s iris lopez was at today’s announcement. she tells us where utep ranks, and what it means for the university. nat of

An El Paso jury has sentenced Brian Gamero to 20 years in prison. Gamero was found guilty last Friday of Intoxication Manslaughter with Vehicle in the death of 22-year-old Crystal Saldana. Police say Gamero was likely speeding when he hit Saldana’s car and sent it into oncoming traffic. Saldana died at the scene. Gamero was

problem is completely outside the classroom. abc-7’s luke lyddon checked back on eastwood high school, where the parking spots promise to be even tighter this year. it’s part of our “back-to-school series. for years, eastwood high school has had some of the tightest on-campus parking around. “it is an issue, we have limited parking on

children— but can be somewhat stressful for parents when it comes to traffic and parking. residents around mesita early childhood center– what used to be vilas elementary– may find themselves competing for the limited parking spaces in the area. good morning el paso’s denise olivas is live to explain… denise? the mesita early childhood center

woes in west-central el paso. the opening of mesita early childhood center is creating more traffic flow in the area because more parents are dropping off their little ones. the center is located at the former vilas elementary school– where parking is already tight. good morning el paso’s denise olivas is live with the story

day of school already in the books– there still are some questions that remain unanswered. including the parking situation at coronado high school in west el paso. abc 7’s luke lyddon has the answer, as part of our “back to school” series.. if you drive alongside coronado high school you will notice these no parking

The Sunland Park Police Department is asking parents to be aware of the BB guns and toy guns they buy their kids and the potential for those toys to cause misunderstandings and problems. The police department uploaded a post on its Facebook Monday night about an officer on patrol being flagged down by a concerned

The Las Cruces Police Department, along with the FBI, is looking for a man who they say robbed a bank on Monday. It happened at the U.S. Bank located on 901 E. University Avenue around 3 p.m. Police say that the suspect did not use a weapon and left the scene on foot. They are

Six Ysleta Independent School District high schools are named the best in the nation by Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. For a second year in a row, Valle Verde Early College High School (VVECHS) have been named among the best high schools in the nation by both magazines. In addition, U.S. News and

San Elizario Independent School District Superintendent Sylvia Hopp has been selected as a state finalist for the annual Superintendent of the Year award sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards. Hopp is one of five finalists for the state award and is representing Region 19. On Aug. 22, the Education Service Center Region 19

Former UTEP quarterback Jameill Showers has played well through two preseason games for the Cowboys. The undrafted rookie free agent tossed a touchdown pass against the 49ers, the lone bright spot in an otherwise abysmal night for Dallas. Showers finished the night 8/17 for 80 yards and a touchdown, with one interception. Showers will have

a days… our seventh story takes place at el dorado high school… a season ago the el dorado aztecs lit up the scoreboard… marching up and down the field on everyone … even after a heartbreaking playoff loss… the team expectations are as high as ever. hill: “i think this offense can be the best

day of school the ysleta middle school cheerleaders on hand … colorado springs strikes first… this is matt dominguez… and that is not coming back… a 2-run shot and just like that it’s 2-zip springs… it stayed that way until the 7th… will middlebrooks… that just stays fair for a double… it’ll score cody decker

Raymond Garces walked free with his family today. They were all smiles after hearing Garces won’t spend anymore time in jail. “So i ask the court please be lenient on my son,” Cindy Garces, the mother of Raymond Garces, said. An emotional plea for justice by Raymond Garces’ mother at his sentencing. “Raymond is the

San Elizario residents are asking the county for help getting greater oversight of two international pipelines that could be running through their community. Residents first thought only one of the Roadrunner and Comanche Trails pipelines would go through San Elizairo, but Mayor Maya Sanchez said now both pipelines will pass right through their town Sanchez

Las Cruces Police are looking for a man who robbed the US Bank on University avenue Monday afternoon. The man, described as stocky and 5-feet-6-inches tall, walked into the bank around 3 p.m. He did not display a weapon, police said. Surveillance cameras captured him leaning at the counter during the robbery. The man has

At least two suicides in the U.S. are now potentially being linked to the recent hacking of the Ashley Madison cheating web site. Information about its customers — including some in the Borderland — has been leaked. ABC-7 spoke with the owner of an El Paso IT company about the situation. People who cheat on

El Pasoans living in certain neighborhoods are allegedly having the most affairs, according to AshleyMadison.com The dating website, which touts itself as being “designed for people already in relationships,” based its numbers on the more than 47,000cheaters registered on the website who live in El Paso’s metro area. The least faithful neighborhood was Mountain Arroyos

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has identified the motorcyclist killed in a collision on Sunday morning. He has been identified as 65-year-old Jorge Llamas. This is the sixth traffic fatality in El Paso County in 2015 – five of which have involved a motorcycle. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the

Today wasn’t a day for sleeping in for thousands of El Paso area students. It’s the first day of school with some not just starting a new grade but also starting at a new school. In Canutillo ISD, that meant the opening of Silvestre and Carolina Reyes Elementary School. The school is named after former