Month: June 2016

The El Paso Independent School District’s board of trustees approved a new stadium for Jefferson High School Tuesday evening. The high school was established in 1949 and has never had its own home turf. Jefferson High School Principal Fred Rojas told ABC-7 that it is something the students deserve. For the last 60 years, the

The Socorro Independent School District approved its budget and tax rate during its Tuesday meeting. Trustees voted to keep the tax rate the same, but because property values have increased in the district, the average homeowner can expect to pay extra $10, or $1,314 annually. The district’s chief financial officer, Tony Reza, explained the district

jefferson high school. the high school was established in 1949 and has never had a stadium — until today. abc-7’s jerry najera was at the board meeting he is live with the story … abc-7’s jerry najera was at the board meeting he is live with the story … rick estela after 67 years jefferson

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas hit three home runs in their 11-6 win over the Salt Lake Bees Tuesday night at Southwest University Park. The Chihuahuas are now 4-1 against the Bees in 2016. Austin Hedges went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and four RBIs. It was the third consecutive multi-hit game

The El Paso school district is not proposing a tax increase. The proposed rate is 1.23 percent, the same as last year. But property values around the district have gone up. The average homeowner is expected to pay $1,407. That tax bill is about $8.50 more dollars more than last year’s. That means the district

This is the time of year we get to deal with some severe weather – namely the heat. Did you realize that out of all the weather events that take place across the country, heat is the number one killer? Heat surpasses lightning, tornadoes, floods and cold to dominate the list. El Paso has already

Across the country Tuesday, the debate continues on – how and if to put controls in place – on the access to guns. A new bipartisan proposal was put forth by a group of senators Tuesday in reaction to other recently failed gun control votes. New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich stood among them. The

If you’re planning to cool off at the Metro Verde Splash Park in Las Cruces, you’ll have to wait a little bit longer. The city shut off the splash pad due to broken water canon. “Water’s not intended to pond on the splash pad, it’s intended to drain away from it. So as a result

As the national debate on terrorism and gun control rages, one kind of gun in particular has been focused on since the Orlando shooting: the AR-15. So what is it, and why would someone want to buy one? Since the AR-15 (short for Armalite Rifle) can be modified with accessories, gun enthusiasts often describe it

of gun in particular has been focused on since the orlando shooting… the a-r-15. so what is it, and why would someone want to buy one? abc-7’s andrew j. polk talked with people in the business … and is live with the details. andrew? the ar-15 is not the weapon omar matteen used. he used

The anti-overdose drug Narcan, a brand name for Naloxone, is expected to become easily available at Walgreens across Texas, including El Paso, as a result of recent legislative decision and a state-wide prescription written by a professor at The Baylor College of Medicine. The move is being hailed as a major step forward in the

the anti-overdose drug narcan, a brand name for naloxone, is expected to become easily available at texas walgreens, including in el paso … thanks to a recent legislative decision and a state-wide prescription written by a professor at baylor college of medicine. abc-7’s darren hunt looked into it and has the latest … darren. estela,

A local personal trainer is being held at the Downtown jail after a 5-hour standoff with police. Late Monday evening, The U.S. Marshals’ Lone Star Fugitive Task Force tried arresting 48-year-old Benjamin Ritter, wanted on outstanding felony warrants of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity/Aggravated Robbery, and Unlawful Restraint. Ritter was included on the most wanted

friday, june 24th is take your dog to work day. here are some tips to show how dogs at work can reduce stress and how to prepare the work place for the critters. of course not all work environments are appropriate for pets so be sure to check with your employer first before you make

Officers with the police department’s Gang Unit arrested two men in connection with the shooting that left a man seriously wounded Wednesday morning. Matthew Acevedo, 19, of the 3500 block of Pierce; and Michael Escarsega, 22, of the 3000 block of Mobile, are charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Both men were jailed

The Greenery Restaurant, an El Paso favorite inside Sunland Park Mall, is changing ownership for the first time in 35 years. Owner Mark Heins, 63, confirmed to ABC-7 Tuesday the Greenery is in the process of being sold, but says the restaurant will remain open. “It will remain there in the same place, and hopefully,

By MICHELLE RINDELS, Associated Press A British man arrested at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas tried to grab a police officer’s gun so he could kill the presidential candidate after planning an assassination for about a year, authorities said. Michael Steven Sandford, 20, approached an officer at the campaign stop last weekend to

Four people were hospitalized after a rollover Tuesday morning. The crash was reported around 2 a.m. on the 4300 block of Flager Street in Montana Vista. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, five people were riding in the car. Some were ejected. Four people were taken to area hospitals. Their condition were not

The El Paso Sheriff’s Office identified the man found dead near the intersection of Flor Bonita and Flor Preciosa as 68-year-old Denver Ehler. Ehler had previously been reported to the Soccorro Police Department as a missing person. The Sheriff’s Office has taken over the investigation and deputies said foul play is not suspected. The body

standoff — a man is behind bars. the man arrested may be familiar to you. and — frightening moments outside a brussels airport. police avoiding what could have been another tragedy for the city. four gun control measures fail in the senate. most senate democrats aren’t shocked — but they’re frustrated. now what’s next? a

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz held a meeting with parishioners at the diocese to discuss the future of San Jose Church. The meeting began with a prayer, but there was a lot of anger in the packed room, and it didn’t take long for some to vent their frustration. In April, a church that stood

Sacramento, Calif. – Clayton Blackburn got a win against the Chihuahuas Monday for the second time in 10 days, as the Sacramento River Cats beat El Paso 7-3. The River Cats won three of the four games, handing El Paso its first series loss sinceMay 19-22 vs. Round Rock. El Paso scored once in the

The number of students enrolling in the El Paso Independent School District is falling by more than one-thousand every year, leading to a loss of about $6 million in funding every year, district officials said. “That’s about the size of a small high school,” said EPISD Board of Trustees President Dori Fenenbock. “And we’re not

lines at the airport, especially when trying to catch an early flight. so when a borderland traveler told us passengers were having to wait for the t-s-a checkpoint to open in time to make 5 a-m flights, we decided to check it out. abc-7’s darren hunt is live with a story … you’ll see only

school. and we’re not just going to sit back and accept that. we’re going to change the trend.” alarming numbers out of the el paso school district tonight. with enrollment dropping by more than one-thousand students every year… that means a loss of about 6 million dollars in funding every year. but e-p-i-s-d says it

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EL PASO, Texas – The contract to build a football stadium at Jefferson High School and make improvements to the school’s baseball and softball fields could be approved by the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday. The District seeks to build a 6,000-person grandstand. The stadium also will include a press

By ALAN FRAM and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press A divided Senate rejected rival plans to bolster the federal background check system and moved toward blocking other proposed curbs on guns Monday, eight days after the horror of Orlando’s mass shooting intensified pressure on lawmakers to act but knotted them in election-year gridlock anyway –

For the first time in 42 years, Construction crews will begin installing rail for streetcars in El Paso. The first phase of the project includes Oregon Street near UTEP, according to Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority. The new project will lead to street closures and lane restrictions along major streets near downtown and UTEP. Paso

The Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) announced the appointment of new principals at the five elementary campuses: Constance Hulbert, Eastwood Heights, Glen Cove, Loma Terrace, and Vista Hills, as well as Riverside Middle School. Leticia Gutierrez, current Lancaster Elementary School assistant principal, is the new principal at Constance Hulbert Elementary. She began her career in