Month: May 2016

information this morning on an elderly man who died after a crash. “that’s good, i think john is doing the right thing.” “donald trump stands alone an the hunt for his running mate is on, i’m abc’s lana zak in washington and coming up i’ll have all the details” plus—we are learning more about a

EL PASO – An El Paso football legend, world champion boxer, and bodybuilder headline the list of athletes, officials, and supporters inducted into the 2016 El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame tonight. Andress High School, UTEP and NFL football star Brian Young will be inducted in May. Joining Young in the athlete category are El

Former NFL defensive lineman Brian Young was one of eight people inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Wednesday night. Young was a four year starter for the UTEP Miners, and then was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round back in 2000. Throughout Young’s nine year career, he amassed

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas trailed 5-0 early but came back to win substantially by a 17-6 score Wednesday against Las Vegas. It was El Paso’s biggest comeback and largest margin of victory in 2016. The club’s 17 runs broke the team record for runs in a game, eclipsing the 16 runs

and in recent years other big churches have sprung up around town. so we wanted to know — is there a christianity growth spurt? — or is it related to our cities growth? abc-7’s jerry najera brings us the story in far west el paso you can find an abundant living faith center sign nestled

is going on this week for students throughout the borderland. but are some students penalized in their college search, because different districts assign credit differently? abc-7’s andrew j polk has more. :19 :33 1:22 with ap testing underway, some students have questions and complaints. do some students get more credit for the same achievement? student

U.S. Marshals arrested one of the Sun City’s most wanted. Kenneth Wayne Dove, 38, was arrested Tuesday at a home on the 200 block of Yandell in Central El Paso. Dove allegedly tried to escape by running out of the back door. He was booked into the county jail Downtown on one count of Continuous

With Ted Cruz and John Kasich formally suspending their campaigns, what does a likely Donald Trump nomination mean for the Republican party in the Borderland? With so much speculation about a contested GOP convention, the quick succession of dropouts came as a surprise to many, including leaders in the local GOP. “I was shocked that

Police identified a man shot while trying to break up a fight early Sunday in the parking lot of the Turnt Lounge. Investigators with the El Paso Police Department’s gang Unit said 32-year-oldGregory Howard Alford was shot about 5 a.m. on the 4000 block of Thompkins at Nations in north-central El Paso. Alford told police

A shooting last weekend outside an after-hours lounge led ABC-7 to research the laws about alcohol at BYOB establishments. According to police, 32 year-old Greg Alford was shot near the Turnt Lounge, just before 5 a.m. on Sunday on the 4000 block of Thompkins at Nations near Dyer Street in North-Central El Paso. Alford suffered

The demand for testing mosquitoes for the Zika Virus across Texas is so high–mosquito samples are being brought to El Paso. The Zika Virus is causing so much concern because it causes neurological disorders and birth defects. UTEP researchers Abc-7 spoke with say diseases have no borders, which is why testing is so crucial. Mosquito

*Editor’s note: This article was first published on May 6, 2013. A Fort Bliss official confirmed that an IED blast in Afghanistan killed five Fort Bliss soldiers on May 4, 2013. Maj. Joe Buccino identified the five soldiers as 1st Lt. Brandon J. Landrum, Staff Sgt. Francis Gene Phillips IV, Spc. Kevin Cardoza, Spc. Brandon

A jury found Rene Carrillo not guilty of throwing his 51-year-old girlfriend out of his pickup while driving in Las Cruces. Carrillo, who is from El Paso, was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and battery against a household member. On Wednesday, both the state and defense had one last chance to argue

Johnny Manziel has been booked and posted bond in a domestic violence case, one day before the former Cleveland Browns quarterback faces his first court hearing. Manziel attorney Robert Hinton said Wednesday that the 23-year-old quarterback presented himself for booking and a mugshot. Police in Highland Park, a wealthy Dallas enclave that’s separate from the

An El Paso man could have charges against him enhanced after the man police said he rear-ended died. Miguel Moctezuma, 32, is charged with intoxicated assault. He’s accused rear-ending 80-year-old Arturo Quintero about 10 p.m. Saturday on the 1500 block of Joe Battle. Police said Moctezuma was driving drunk when he tried to exit Loop

opening of the alamo drafthouse — the first ever in el paso. this is video of the soft opening held days ago. the theatre will open with the launch of “captain america: civil war this friday. many el pasoans looking forward to the unique qualities that alamo drafthouse will bring to the sun city. and

Funeral services have been set for the 16-year-old girl who died when she was thrown from a carnival ride during the weekend. Samantha “Sammie” Aguilar died from her injuries at Del Sol Medical Center on Saturday evening. She was at a Dia De Los Nios carnival at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10970 Bywood Drive

“and they’re calling us all and saying we’d love to get on the train. the trump train they call it.” “does the republican party have a nominee? i’m abc’s lana zak in washington and i’ll have the latest on the race to the white house…coming up” a man is expected to make his first appearance

Visit El Paso -the department in charge of marketing El Paso, and Google announced a partnership that helps anyone in the world tour parts of the city. It’s called Google Trekker, a high-tech way for cities and states to show off their best outdoor features. El Paso was one of three cities selected to take

EL PASO, Texas – Cross Country and Track & Field’s Anthony Rotich was named the UTEP Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth consecutive time at the 42nd annual “Dinner With the Miners” banquet on Tuesday night at the Wyndham El Paso Airport. Women’s Basketball’s Cameasha Turner was appointed the Female Athlete of the

The Las Vegas 51s scored nine runs after the sixth inning to turn a close game into a lopsided 15-6 loss for the El Paso Chihuahuas. Each team collected 17 hits, which were the most allowed by Chihuahuas’ pitchers in a 2016 game. Casey McElroy went 3-for-5 in the loss for El Paso and is

Police identified a man who was run over and killed by a truck early Saturday morning in Central El Paso. He was 60-year-old Leeland Gregg. He as killed and a woman was injured after they were struck by a truck about 1 a.m. Saturday on the 1100 block of San Marcial. El Paso police said

For the second time, El Paso’s city council refused to excuse City Representative Larry Romero’s absence. Romero suffered a stroke in December in the midst of an ethics investigation and resigned in February citing health issues. Despite that, he continues to collect his paycheck because a provision in state law dictates he is still the

The renovated San Jacinto Plaza is open to the public, but the project is not officially completed. El Paso City Council members voted Monday to pay another $35,729 dollars to SWA — the California company behind the redesign. The move is an extension of services during what’s being called the closeout process. City officials say

In order to retain fire fighters and police officers longer, the City of El Paso is backing a creative incentive. The city wants to keep officers for at least 28 years but many of them leave the city shortly after 20 years when they’re eligible for retirement. Some of them then go work for another

The El Paso City Council on Tuesday refused to excuse City Rep. Larry Romero’s absence. Romero resigned in February citing health reasons, but because of state law, he’s been collecting a paycheck until his seat is filled. But City Rep. Claudia Ordaz says if council refuses to excuse three of Romero’s absences the city could

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz has ordered a moratorium on all mechanical rides at Catholic churches. The policy will remain in effect until further notice, said Elizabeth O’Hara, the diocese’s communications director. The directive comes after a 16-year-old, Samantha Aguilar, was thrown from a carnival ride Friday and killed at St. Thomas Aquinas church. The

They were so bad then, they’re awesome now. The El Paso Chihuahuas have unveiled the specialty jerseys and caps that will be worn during the May 7th game when the team takes on the Fresno Grizzlies (Houston Astros). The 70s style throwback jerseys pay homage to the Chihuahuas Major League affiliate, the San Diego Padres.

A jury found 27-year-old Daniel Lee Landon guilty of criminal sexual penetration of a minor and criminal sexual contact with a minor. There was a heated exchange between Landon’s mother and the victim’s mother moments after Landon received his 18-year sentence. Landon’s mother was crying after Judge Fernando Macias handed down the sentence. As the

A young soldier shot and wounded his wife outside a Dallas-area store and then gunned down a father of three who grabbed his own gun and tried to make a citizen’s arrest, authorities say. Arlington police say Anthony “T.J.” Antell Jr., 35, saw Ricci Bradden shoot at the feet of his wife during an argument