Month: June 2016

EL PASO, Texas – Four local swimmers will test their luck and skill at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, beginning Sunday, June 26. The four swimmers are: Will Licon: Licon grew up in El Paso before going to college at the University of Texas. At Texas, Licon became a Big 12 and national champion. He

Yandell Drive and El Paso Drive were closed Saturday morning after a two-vehicle crash. It happened around 6:30 a.m. El Paso police weren’t able to give many details, but witnesses at the scene tell ABC-7 the car ran a red light at the intersection and hit a pickup truck, causing it to roll over. At

leaves one vehicle upside down. this happened at yandell and el paso in downtown el paso around 6-30 this morning. el paso police at the scene wouldn’t give us details but witnesses tell abc7 a car ran a red light at the intersection of yandell and el paso streets and hit a pickup truck and

…stormtrack weather now! let’s get your first forecast with meteorologist stephen decatur moisture and sufficient afternoon heating, along with a nearby upper disturbance will result in an increase in thunderstorm activity through the weekend and possibly monday. as we approach midweek, high pressure aloft will strengthen overhead area and lead to a warming trend with

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Salt Lake Bees 9-3Fridayand have now won or split seven of their last eight series. Michael Kelly got his second win in as many starts and has allowed only three runs in the first 11.2 innings of his Triple-A career. Austin Hedges went 1-for-3 with

Electrical crews caused more problems for residents in East El Paso after trying to replace a transformer on Thursday. El Paso Electric hired a subcontractor to assist in replacing an overloaded transformer, but crews crossed wires, causing a short, which caused electrical damage to at least five homes. Residents have reported damages to electrical systems,

Buses, taxis, and now private cars are helping people get around Cd. Juarez: Uber launched its ride sharing service in our sister city Friday. It faces an uphill battle to overcome the dominance of an entrenched taxi industry and the fears of a crime-rattled community. Juarenses ABC-7 spoke with said the threat of random kidnappings

More than a dozen kids who signed up for the summer program at ‘Kids Excel’ performed for their parents Friday. This is the first year “Kids Excel” holds a summer camp, but the program is in 32 area elementary schools. Staff teach kids self-confidence and self discipline through dance! They also got to slip into

An attorney handling Johnny Manziel’s domestic violence case expressed doubts about the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback’s ability to stay clean and said he was given a receipt that shows Manziel may have spent more than $1,000 at a drug paraphernalia store just 15 hours after he was involved in a hit-and-run crash, according to a lengthy

Two El Paso women appeared before a federal judge in Las Cruces Friday after they were allegedly caught with five pounds of heroin at the Border Patrol checkpoint on I-25 north of Las Cruces. Elizabeth Ordonez-Ochoa, 36; and Olivia Ceniceros-Favela, 32, were arrested Wednesday. Agents allegedly found some of the heroin in a pair of

The San Pedro Mission has been repeatedly desecrated over the last month, the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces said Friday. “Thieves have desecrated the Host, and destroyed the altar and portions of the church building,” the Diocese stated in a news release. Vandals have targeted the mission every Thursday for the past month. Las Cruces

The 2016 Southern New Mexico Medical Cannabis Expo is underway in Las Cruces. The expo is being held Friday and Saturday at Hotel Encanto and offers informational seminars on the application process, as well as an expo with medical cannabis vendors. Doctors are also on site to talk about the benefits of using medical marijuana.

ICE agents on Wednesday deported an Honduran woman wanted in her home country for committing fraud against the government. Vanessa Molina-Aguilar, 29, was flown to her home country via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Air Charter Flight on June 22. The wanted fugitive has an active arrest warrant out of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She is

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Metro PCS on the 1100 block of McRae. It happened shortly after Noon. No injuries were reported and the suspect is on the loose. An ABC-7 photographer is at the scene gathering more information.

At least 10 people died and another 29 injured when a passenger bus on its way to Ciudad Juarez crashed into a cargo truck early Friday morning, officials said. The crash happened near Villa Ahumada, about 70 miles south of Juarez, at 5:30 a.m., according to the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation in Mexico. Most

Sheriff’s deputies have identified one the men allegedly involved in a violent home invasion on June 11, 2016. Angel Martinez, 19, is wanted on a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation. Investigators said he is known to travel in between Fabens and Midland, Texas. Several armed individuals broke into a home in Fabens while the

The Texas Supreme Court has sided with a family accused of not teaching its children anything while waiting “to be raptured.” But it didn’t answer larger constitutional questions about whether home-school children must be properly taught. Friday’s 6-3 decision on technical grounds was a win for Laura and Michael McIntyre, who once educated their nine

A complaint affidavit obtained by ABC-7 identifies the victim of a shooting in Central El Paso Thursday as 41-year-old Graciela Correa. Police said 33-year-old Bryant Mays Owens is in custody, charged with Criminal Attempted Murder, after allegedly shooting Correa in the forehead. EMS crews rushed the woman to a nearby hospital, where she remains in

For years, Mexico has increased restrictions on the importation of used cars. The measures, meant to protect its auto industry, have angered used car dealers along the border who rely on cheap imports to make their living. Thursday morning , hundreds of cars on the U.S. side of the border were ready to be imported

the measures are meant to protect the mexican car industry. but they have also angered used car dealers on the border who rely on cheap imports to make a living. this week they had enough. abc-7 reporter julio- cesar chavez explains what has happened thursday morning hundreds of cars waited to be exported to mexico

leaving the european union, i’m adrianne bankert in new york, we’ll have the latest for you coming up” a intersection in northeast el paso was closed overnight as el paso police investigated a deadly crash—the latest details from our round the clock news team temperatures are soaring in the borderland–so what should you do if

BROOKLYN, N.Y.–Former New Mexico State men’s basketball power forward Pascal Siakam secured his name into Aggie lore onThursdayafter being selected in the first round by the Toronto Raptors as the 27thpick overall in the 2016 NBA Draft. Siakam is just the third player in NM State history and the first in 46 years to be

the wait is over. after 25 years, a new mexico state aggie has been selected in the nba draft. pascal siakam, the wac player of the year, was projected by many to be a second round pick. however, he defied expectations, being chosen in the first round at pick 27 by toronto. he’s the first

Three El Pasoans will complete next week with hopes of achieving their dream: earning a spot in the U.S. Olympic team. 17-year-old Sean Greishop is one of them. “What I saw when he was 7 is the same thing I see today, unbelievable passion,” said Sean’s mother, and former Good Morning El Paso Anchor, Ann

olympic trials for swimming. and all next week three el paso swimmers will be hoping to earn a spot on the olympic team. 17 year old sean greishop has qualified in seven of 13 events. i recently spoke with sean and his mother – former good morning el paso anchor anne semmer greishop – to

A frightening medical mistake left 141 dental patients in need of blood tests to check for possible infection. The patients were treated at the Chambers Dental Clinic on Fort Bliss. Fort Bliss medical officials are investigating the possibility that dental instruments did not undergo the complete sterilization process before they were used to treat the

Sunland Park city council voted to extend its city manager’s contract by another 6 months Tuesday. Bob Gallagher signed a 6 month contract as the interim city manager in February. Tuesday, council voted to drop the “interim” title. Gallagher will now serve as Sunland Park’s city manager until the end of December.

Out with the old and in with the new and shiny fire trucks. After years of mechanical issues, Sunland Park put in an order to purchase two pumper trucks and one truck to combat brush fires. “Yearly we’re running anywhere from 1,500 to 1,700 calls a year,” President of the Sunland Park Fire Fighter’s Association

The woman blamed for a deadly crash allegedly told police she smoked marijuana and drank several shots and beers the night of the crash, according to a complaint affidavit obtained by ABC-7. Stephanie Marie Bueno, 25, of the 400 block of Benton in Horizon City, is charged with one count of Intoxication Manslaughter and one

A court document obtained by ABC-7 states the off-duty El Paso Police officer charged with Driving While Intoxicated after a deadly crash in Central Texas was allegedly speeding at 100 miles per hour and weaving in and out of traffic. The document states Alan Dieguez crashed the Hyundai Velocitor he was driving into the rear