Month: March 2016

to criticism if you want to work in t-v. rick cabrera shares an example in abc-7 listens. i often tell my kids to have the job of a news anchor … you have to have a thick skin. because some people can be very critical. this week … and for the second straight week …

since 1992″ close friends of carrasco cynthia- acosta-villalb a and jesus padilla say carrasco was a outgoing and uplifting person “friankie was very contagious “funny omg he was so hiilarious” “no matte what time of day it was no matter what the mood called for he was always there to make you laugh” but the

Francisco Carrasco was killed early Saturday. Police said a 19-year-old man lost control of his vehicle and hit the minivan Carrasco was riding in. Saturday night, close friends of Carrasco tell ABC-7 he was an outgoing and uplifting person. “I’ve known Frankie for about 15 years,” said Jesus Padilla. “I’ve known him since 1992,” said

The new El Paso County Vietnam Veterans Memorial was unveiled Saturday. Veterans, their families and friends brought photos and paid their respects for the El Pasoan’s who made the ultimate sacrifice. The pyramid is made of black granite, honoring the more than 200 El Pasoans who were killed or missing in action during the Vietnam

An El Paso man has been found guilty in Dona Ana County of distributing the drug spice. County District Attorney Mark D’Antonio announced Saturday that a jury convicted 26-year-old William Langbehn. According to the county sheriff’s department, a deputy stopped Langbehn in traffic in October 2015. The deputy determined Langbehn was driving with a suspended

One man is dead after an overnight two-vehicle crash. The crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday morning on the I-10 East on-ramp at Franklin. According to police, the 19-year-old driver lost control of his Porsche Boxster and hit a Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The crash caused the two passengers in the mini-van to be

With Easter just a day away, people across El Paso were celebrating the holiday weekend in a lot of different ways. A northeastern El Paso tradition for 38 years now, the NorthEaster parade along Dyer Street brought out the young and old, long-time residents and those new to the area. Organized by the Transmountain Optomists,

Three men were hospitalized after a stabbing outside an East El Paso bar overnight. Police say it happened shortly before three Saturday morning in the parking lot of Liquor Dick’s on the 1360 block of Lee Trevino. Police say the three victims were approached by two men who were kicked out earlier in the night.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – New Mexico State’s men’s basketball coach, Marvin Menzies, will interview for the head coaching job at UNLV, according to a source close to the NMSU program and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Menzies has been considered a candidate since UNLV fired Dave Rice earlier this season. The Aggies have gone 198-111 in

The driver of a small sedan crashed into the Subway restaurant at Yarbrough Plaza on the East Side. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Friday. The restaurant is in between a Peter Piper Pizza and a Sally Beauty Supply store. It has no drive-thru. “It sounded like an explosion. The car just came in

The man charged with the murder of police officer David Ortiz is back in El Paso. ABC-7 received a new mug shot for 45-year-old John Paul Perry, booked into El Paso County Jail Thursday night after being returned from Merkel, Texas. Perry is charged with capital murder and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, the

Dozens of people waited for hours to get a free cross tattoo. Heavy Hitters Tattoo Company offered seven variations of the cross for customers to choose from. Shop owner, James Buster, says his shop does it every year around Christmas and Easter. While tattooing the customers, Buster says he shares his Christian faith. Customers started

The suspicious individual reportedly seen carrying a rifle that caused a lockdown at William Beaumont Army was actually a man returning military equipment used in ceremonies, according WBAMC. This happened Friday on the facility shortly before noon It stated the equipment, which included artificial rifles, was used in ceremonies by members of post honor guards.

UPDATE: El Paso Police have booked the man they say is responsible for Officer David Ortiz’ murder into the El Paso County Detention Facility. John Paul Perry was arrested near Abilene,Texas late Wednesday and was being held in the Taylor County Jail. On Thursday evening, Perry was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility.

It’s one of the most important times of the year for Christians. At the end of Holy Week and ahead of Easter comes Good Friday. And for thousands of El Pasoans, that means a trek up Mount Cristo Rey. Well before dawn on Friday, groups and families including small children started up the trail on

Sesame Street Live ‘Make a New Friend”‘ — The Sesame Street Live annual Easter week shows are March 25-27 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by VEE Corporation. Showtimes are 2 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, $25, $32 and $60 (Ticketmaster); all children over

try ” with more overnight raids across europe, authorities area scrambling to find those two suspects, i’m molly hunter in brussels with the latest on the manhunt coming up” “he’s not a gentleman, let’s ge that fact straightened out. he’s not gentlemen, people who kill other people aren’t gentleman.” the el paso police chief talks

gave el pasoans a first look at the city’s proposed bike plan. for months city planners got expert analysis and community feedback on the plan. the plan determines how bike lanes will fit along-side roads and long term projects. abc-7’s jerry najera was at the meeting. he’s live now … rick estela dozens of bicyclists

your travel agenda? maybe it’s made you more hesitant to leave the country. after the terrorist attacks in brussels — the u-s state department issued a travel alert for europe. tonight we take a look at how the alert is affecting one local school district. abc-7’s evan folan has the story you’ll see only on

it’s made you more hesitant to leave the country. after the terrorist attacks in brussels — the u-s state department issued a travel alert for europe. tonight we take a look at how the alert is affecting one local school district. abc-7’s evan folan has the story you’ll see only on abc-7. 37-44 “we were

two homes yesterday. you saw live coverage as the smoke filled a neighborhood near hawkins and montana. abc- seven’s complete coverage continues from the 89-hundred …block of dirk street. “natural sound” if you missed abc- seven at nine last night… you missed viewer video like this. “your-boy-mikey” shared th cell phone video with us on

from city hall. that’s because of state law. but at least one city rep. wants to find a way to stop paying romero. here’s the story only on abc-7: 12-24 01:21 i just don’t think it’s right and it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense that he continues to collect a paycheck even though

A new national report on the state of our schools found that millions of students are learning in schools that are unsafe and crumbling. The State of our Schools report by The Center for Green Education found that nationwide, we would need to devote $46 billion more to keep schools safe and healthy learning environments

On Thursday evening the city gave El Pasoans a first look at the city’s proposed bike plan. For months city planners got expert analysis and community feedback on the plan.The plan determines how bike lanes will fit alongside roads and explain long term projects. Thursday afternoon’s weather made for a rather nice ride for El

Following the recent terrorist attack in Brussels, El Paso Independent School District may rethink their policy for allowing students to study abroad. The school district says they are asking groups looking to study abroad to reconsider traveling at this time. EPISD says they will weigh all warnings, including the Europe travel alert from the U.S.

The Miners were Led by Jenzel Nash (20 points) , Cameasha Turner (20 points) and Starr Breedlove (21 points), as UTEP beat TCU 79-71 to advance to the WNIT Elite 8. The Miners shot 50% from the floor and forced 16 turnovers which lead to an outburst in the second quarter, as they outscored the

City Representative Claudia Ordaz this week asked the El Paso City Attorney to explore if council can prevent former City Rep. Larry Romero from getting paid. Romero resigned weeks ago but continues to receive his city salary because of the state’s holdover clause, a law that stipulates elected officials remain on “holdover status” until their

Wednesday’s strong winds are being blamed for damaged power lines that in turn are being blamed for two house fires in the Cielo Vista area. Two homeowners now have hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to repair. The fire erupted in the 8900 block of Dirk Street, directly across from Cielo Vista Elementary school.

A federal judge Thursday sentenced Ignacio Gallegos, 27, to 20 years in federal prison for receipt and distribution of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Richard L. Durbin. “This sentence sends a sobering message to child predators, who are under the impression they can hide in cyberspace,” said Waldemar Rodriguez, Special Agent in Charge of

Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria will replace Monica Salaiz-Narvaez on the El Paso County Hospital District Board of Managers, according to County Commissioner David Stout. Salaiz-Narvaez decided not to seek re-appointment to the board. Stout touted Arrieta-Candelaria’s wealth of knowledge and experience. “Ms. Arrieta-Candelaria has a strong and proven record of public service to this community and her