Month: May 2017

Two women in a vehicle at a McDonald’s drive thru lane were assaulted after one of them accidentally honked her vehicle’s horn, police said. The alleged assault happened at the McDonald’s on the 1100 block of Yarbrough shortly before 3 am Wednesday. Police say the women were behind a vehicle in which 26-year-old Jaime Flores

It was a typical morning patrol for officer Gary White. He had just exited I-10 at McRae when he received a call on his police radio of a bank robbery nearby. The day was May 1, 1973 — one that changed White’s life forever. “Had I not had a guardian angel, I don’t think I

The Texas Legislature has approved calling a “convention of states” to amend the U.S. Constitution and impose things like a federal balanced budget requirement. Gov. Greg Abbott backs 34 legislatures, or two-thirds nationwide, bypassing Congress to combat Washington “overreach.” The House passed it 94-51 on Thursday. Ten other states have passed similar convention of states

Police officers, with the help of a Department of Public Safety helicopter crew, arrested a teen couple who allegedly burglarized several businesses in El Paso. 19-year-old Robert Marquez and 18-year-old Shalene Robinette are both charged with Burglary of a Business. Officials said police officers and the DPS crew were keeping an eye on the couple,

Court documents obtained by ABC-7 state the killing of a man in Northeast El Paso was the result of a dispute over the sale of pot. Police say 25-year-old Kareem Hewitt was shot and killed at an apartment complex located at 9960 McCombs in Northeast El Paso shortly before 10pm on March 22, 2017. Northeast

We will see temperatures cool down to near-normal on Thursday. However, a strong upper level ridge will bring hotter temperatures back to the area on Friday, with highs in the lower 90s across most of the desert lowlands.A few showers and thunderstorms are expected for the weekend and start of the work week. Download the

A former El Paso and Las Cruces high school teacher who pleaded guilty to charges of manufacturing and possessing meth says he never successfully produced the drug. The Las Cruces Sun-News reported Wednesday 56-year-old John W. Gose says attempting to produce meth had been merely an “intellectual experience.” Gose had said he had no intention

President Donald Trump is seeking to further weaken enforcement of an IRS rule barring churches and tax-exempt groups from endorsing political candidates, though his executive order on religious freedom is disappointing some of his supporters. As he marked the National Day of Prayer at the White House Thursday, Trump signed the order asking the IRS

Buckingham Palace called a royal household staff meeting, but told The Associated Press that there is “no cause for concern.” The meeting comes after Britain’s Daily Mail reported an unusual meeting of royal household staff that sparked speculation over the health of 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth II and her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip. Both appeared to

The Plaza Classic Film Festival is rounding up the “usual suspects” for its 10th annual showcase this August. The festival boasts itself as the largest classic film festival in the world, and we now know 10 of the films that will be playing. Among them will be Casablanca, the classic WWII era romance which was

El Paso police officials said officers are investigating a robbery in Central El Paso Thursday morning. EPPD spokesman Darrel Petry said it occurred near 3601 Montana Avenue, at the intersection with Copia, around 4:30am. ABC-7’s ‘Round the Clock crew spotted police investigating witnesses at the scene. No one was injured, and no one was arrested.

The Air Force announced Wednesday Technical Sergeant Andrew R. Gage died on base at approximately 10 p.m., April 28, 2017. Gage was aircraft Avionics Craftsman assigned to the 54th Fighter Group, 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, officials said. The Air Force did not explain how Gage died, merely stating “no foul play is suspected and the

The man stabbed and killed near an apartment complex at 3334 Zion Tuesday afternoon was 21-year-old Erik Deshaun Bertrand, El Paso police officials said. Police responded to a car crash with injuries just after 2 pm May 2, 2017 at the apartment complex. Officers arrived to find Bertrand, the driver of the mid-size sedan, with

Police are investigating a deadly stabbing at an apartment complex in Northeast El Paso, a police spokesman said. The stabbing was reported at 2:20 pm at the complex at 3334 Zion. Police officers are blocking the entrance to the apartment complex and Zion at Alabama street. Officers arriving at the apartment complex found a small

May is Bike Month in El Paso and it will be celebrated with events around the city for the entire family. In August 2016, the City of El Paso implemented its Comprehensive Bike Plan that is expected to provide a roadmap for the city to create a network of bike infrastructure over the next decade.

Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in South Central El Paso Thursday morning, officials said. According to police, an armed male suspect demanded cash at the 7-Eleven near Clark Drive and Alameda Avenue around 3:30 a.m. No injuries or arrests were reported. A second robbery was reported by police later in the morning

I-10 West Mesa exit I-10 East Sunland Park ramp closed I-10 East two right lanes from Executive to Schuster I-10 East at Raynor. Day Time Closures: 9am-3pm I-10 right lane closed from Sunland Park to Buena vista I-10 West Sunland Park exit ramp reduced to one lane. Gateway West right lane closed Horizon-Harnose. Mesa:long term

As “Amazing Grace” filled the stands at Irvin High School Thursday evening, Arcadio “Archie” Duran’s family entered the field where he coached so many young students. “Our coaches and athletic trainers are heroes. They will go to the ends of their earth for their athletes,” said one co-worker. Several co workers spoke about what made

Eight new members were welcomed to the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame at a special ceremony at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Wednesday night. Those eight members include: – Rita Aguilar – Five-time city golf champion – Billy Davis – Two-time Super Bowl winner as a wide receiver with Dallas and Baltimore – Kaysie

Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. refuted any notion that their upcoming fight in Las Vegas on Saturday wasn’t the fight that fans were hoping to see. “The reason we made this fight is that’s what the people wanted to watch,” said Chavez. “We’re gonna do our best, but the critics will always be

Brooke Atkinson has been named as the new head coach of the NMSU women’s basketball team. The university introduced Atkinson during a news conference Wednesday morning. Atkinson was a former assistant at NMSU from 2003 to 2010 who then went on to be an assistant at Colorado State. “Today is a very special day in

The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct eight new members Wednesday. Click here to watch the induction ceremony live. The Class of 2017 includes: 5-time city golf champion Rita Aguilar entering the hall alongside Billy Davis. Tennis pro Kaysie Smashey, who played at Franklin. Eastwood wrestling state champion coach Ben Avalos. Hanks wrestling

The Las Cruces man convicted of raping a family member has been sentenced to seven months in jail, announced the Doña Ana County District Attorney’s Office Wednesday. Mario Lopez, 61, was sentenced Wednesday for the Dec. 2015 rape, despite Lopez’s victim and the prosecutor asking District Judge Fernando Macias for the maximum sentence of three

Tuesday evening’s shooting at Young Park appears to be accidental and no felony charges are expected, Las Cruces Police said. Investigators said the shooting that resulted in the wounding of a 20-year-old man happened sometime before 10:30 pm May 2, 2017. Police said a 19-year-old backseat passenger inside a vehicle parked at Young Park was

The city of El Paso is standing firm on its plans to build a downtown arena in the Duranguito neighborhood despite a homeowner refusing to sell her property. The city will simply build the arena around the property, the city attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, ABC-7 spoke with three residents on Chihuahua Street who have very

The Texas Legislature on Wednesday passed a ban on so-called “sanctuary cities” that allows police officers to ask about a person’s immigration status and threatens sheriffs and police chiefs with jail time if they don’t work with federal authorities. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to sign the bill into law, which could now come

Chief meteorologist “Doppler” Dave Speelman visited Columbia ES in Las Cruces Wednesday, May 3rd, for an ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Academy. Around 70 elementary kids gathered in the gymnasium for the hour long presentation. Doppler Dave conducted several experiments with the kids such as evaluating soil types when it comes to flash flooding; making a cloud

Texas legislators who support a convention of states to rewrite the U.S. Constitution are at odds over whether to jail delegates who “go rogue” and impose unwanted changes at the long shot gathering. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wants to bypass Congress and limit Washington’s power via a federal balanced budget amendment and term limits. But

The Canutillo Independent School District is looking to improve one of its programs that helps students who have dropped out. The Opportunity Academy allows students to make up credits on non-traditional schedules so they can obtain their high school diploma. Currently, 17 students are enrolled and eight are expected to graduate this Spring, but CISD

Tuesday evening’s shooting at Young Park appears to be accidental and no felony charges are expected, Las Cruces Police said. Investigators said the shooting that resulted in the wounding of a 20-year-old man happened sometime before 10:30 pm May 2, 2017. Police said a 19-year-old backseat passenger inside a vehicle parked at Young Park was