Month: October 2016

Court documents state the two-month-old Clint boy who died in July sustained injuries consistent with “being shaken.” On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, deputies arrested Ruben Mojica, 28, and charged him with Capital Murder. Deputies also arrested Christina Perez, 28, and charged her with “Injury to a Child by Criminal Negligence Resulting in Bodily Injury.” On

NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) – Catholic leaders will hold the final of three border masses in Arizona this year, and this time the representative of Pope Francis in the U.S. will lead the ceremony. Dioceses Without Borders will hold a mass along the international border in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, on Sunday in an effort

Election Day just 15 days off, Donald Trump fought to preserve his narrow path to the presidency in must-win Florida on Monday. Hillary Clinton worked to slam the door on her Republican opponent in New Hampshire. Trump’s team concedes both publicly and privately that his electoral map is becoming bleak. And GOP leaders are growing

Eli Manning says he wasn’t using Donald Trump’s name in order to signal an audible during the New York Giants’ victory over the Los Angeles Rams in London on Sunday. The Giants quarterback was caught by microphones yelling out something that sounded a lot like “Trump” ahead of a snap in second quarter of the

High pressure remains stuck over the Borderland. This will keep the region dry and warm with afternoon highs reaching 10 degrees above normal for most locations. El Paso: Today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds up to5 mph.Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to10 mph. Las Cruces: Today:

A family’s annual tradition of hiking up Mount Cristo Rey was violently interrupted when two armed men robbed several hikers. When ABC-7 arrived Sunday morning, police officers were armed with rifles at the base of the mountain. Sunland Park Police were called to scene at about 10:20 a.m. They say at least four people were

GALLUP, N.M. (AP) – Authorities say a suspected drunk driver crashed into a medical helicopter and fire truck overnight in McKinley County. Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened early Sunday on Highway 566 near Gallup. According to investigators, a medical transport helicopter was in a landing zone when the suspect went around a barricade and

DEMING, N.M. (AP) – State police say a motorcycle rider has died after crashing in Deming. The crash happened around 10 p.m. Saturday in the area of New Mexico Highway 549 and Pine Street. According to investigators, it appears the driver, 51-year-old Richard Cowles, lost control on a curve in the roadway and hit a

UPDATE: The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority has apologized for misinformation regarding Santa Teresa High School’s water supply. Friday Brent Westmoreland said he was “90 percent sure” Santa Teresa High School had arsenic in its water and seconds later confirmed it. Saturday Westmoreland sent ABC-7 an email apologizing for the misinformation and the information provided

Early voting starts Monday for El Paso and the rest of Texas for the general election. And there are more reasons this year why you should consider casting your ballot before Election Day. “Things are very busy,” said El Paso County Elections Administrator Lisa Wise. “We’re doing training. We just finished early voting training last

Ryan Metz hooked up with Warren Redix on a six-yard touchdown pass in the fifth overtime as UTEP defeated UTSA 52-49 on Saturday night in the Alamodome. UTSA (3-4, 2-2 Conference USA) opened the contest by jumping out to a 14-0 lead over UTEP (2-5, 1-3 C-USA). The Miners halted a five-game losing streak after

With Halloween just around the corner some might decide to skip the Monday night trick or treating. There are plenty of things to do including haunted houses. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office opened it’s haunted doors for ABC-7 Saturday evening. The sheriff’s office tells ABC-7 the haunted house has a little bit of everything

Get rid of old drugs National Prescription Take-Back Day Do you have old, unused, or expired prescription or over-the-counter drugs laying around the house? Today’s your chance to take care of it, no questions asked, as part of National Prescription Take-Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and participating local law enforcement agencies are offering

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Investor fraud accusations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are back in federal court, at least for now, after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday refiled a civil lawsuit against the Republican that a judge previously dismissed. Paxton is also fighting separate criminal charges of securities fraud, which carry

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – An Ohio man charged in the killing of a New Mexico police officer wants his trial moved. The Las Cruces Sun-News reported (http://bit.ly/2et3Q5R) Friday that attorneys for 38-year-old Jesse Denver Hanes recently filed a motion asking that his trial next year be held outside of Dana Ana County. In court

“Hoops 4 Troops” event sets goal to raise $5000. The Young Adult Ministry of Destiny Family Christian Center is hosting its third annual “Hoops 4 Troops” benefit basketball tournament. The proceeds benefit the Military Student Success Center at the University of Texas El Paso. The organization provides scholarships, mentorships, training and resources to military students

Villa Maria, a temporary home for homeless women without children, is holding its annual “Wine and Tapas” fundraiser to support it’s mission. “Villa Maria’s Wine & Tapas” will take place at the EPIC Railyard Event Center located at 2201 E. Mills Avenue. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. And goes until 10:00 p.m. Tickets at

An upper high has produced warm dry weather this weekend. The ridge will drift east and allow some clouds to the area Sunday and Monday.The clouds exit on Tuesday bringing back sunshine and keeping temperatures warm. Today: Sunny. Highs around 80 degrees. Southeast winds around 5 mph.Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South

Thursday , Oct. 20 Eastwood 56 Pebble Hills 34 Final Chapin 55 Jefferson 13 Final El Dorado 32 Coronado 28 Final ———————————— Friday , Oct. 21 Americas 45 Montwood 35 Final Franklin 59 Socorro 14 Final Canutillo 38 Parkland 17 Final Del Valle 41 Bel Air 32 Final Ysleta 24 Riverside 9 Final Eastlake 42

Investigators allegedly found about 130 marijuana plants at the home of a woman with an expired permit to grow 16 marijuana plants, a law enforcement official tells ABC-7. The woman, identified by a law enforcement official as 61-year-old Candice Wilson, lives at 113 Irma road. Wilson’s medicinal marijuana permit expired in July, investigators said. An

There’s a new shot in town and it’s called “The Last Swim.” The shot includes a live fish and is served at Zocalo, a new bar that recently opened up on Airway. Co-owner Eddie Velasquez go the idea for the “fish shot” in Dallas. “Five years ago, I was at a bar and heard a

Two major Far East El Paso projects are moving forward. The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization voted Friday to approve a different timeline to ensure projects are completed on time. As previously reported, County Commissioners voted last year to give the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority funds and project oversight for six road projects across

The family of a missing Sul Ross State University student says the reward for information leading to her whereabouts or safe return has grown to $100,000. Alpine police say searchers in the air, on foot and on horseback are looking for 22-year-old Zuzu Verk of Fort Worth. The junior has been missing since Oct. 12.

Michael Karpus, a former UTEP student and resident of Tarzana, California, pleaded guilty in El Paso to a federal charge of Misprision of Felony on October 21, 2016, the FBI announced Friday. Karpus had knowledge of an illegal gambling business, used an anonymous e-mail account to disguise its existence, and made “material misrepresentations” to federal

Police arrested a man suspected of injuring his girlfriend during a domestic dispute Thursday afternoon. Charles “Chucky” Jackson, 39, is charged with one count of Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm, a third-degree felony count. Investigators learned Jackson became angry with his 23-year-old girlfriend after she looked through his cell phone. Jackson allegedly threw a

A warming trend begins today,the weekend will be nice with high temperatures around 5 to 10 degrees above normal. El Paso:Today: Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.Tonight: Clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Las Cruces: Today: Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 10

A federal appeals court on Friday will hear arguments in the civil case against a U.S. Border Patrol agent who killed a Mexican teen in a cross-border shooting in Arizona. The hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco will focus on whether people on foreign soil harmed by U.S. authorities

Militants armed with assault rifles and explosives attacked targets in and around the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk early on Friday in an assault quickly claimed by the Islamic State group and likely aimed at diverting authorities’ attention for the battle to retake IS-held Mosul. At least 11 workers, including two Iranians, were killed when

The Animal Services Department is sponsoring a low cost microchip, rabies, parvo/distemper vaccine, and licensing clinic this Saturday, October 22. With Parvovirus and Distemper cases appearing across the borderland, the Animal Services Department wants to help combat these diseases. The event will be held from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Animal Services Shelter

In about three weeks, El Paso voters will decide the fate of the city’s largest education bond in history. District officials have been busy trying to educate the public on why the nearly $669 million is needed. Those against the bond are also trying to get their message out. Attorney Arnulfo Hernandez helped organize a