Month: October 2017

A federal appeals court cleared the way Thursday for the NFL to impose a six-game suspension on Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations, siding with the league in the latest high-profile fight over its ability to punish players for off-field behavior. In a 2-1 decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The San Francisco 49ers won’t be forcing their players to stand during the national anthem, safety Eric Reid said Wednesday. Reid, the first player to join Colin Kaepernick in protest last season, said he had a conversation recently with 49ers CEO Jed York, who indicated he will continue to support his players if they decide

Police identified the motorcyclist killed in a wreck Wednesday night as Robert Gonzalez, 34, of El Paso. The wreck happened October 11, 2017 shortly after 9pm on the 600 block of Sunland Park in West El Paso. Police said Gonzalez was speeding while riding a 2001 Suzuki GSX east on Sunland Park. At the same

Police officers with the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit arrested and charged a man who allegedly solicited a 13-year-old girl for sexual purposes. Josue Raul Hernandez, 27, is charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor Under 14 years old. Police said an investigation revealed Hernandez had been having conversations online with a 13-year old

A man has been arrested on an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault of a Child, police said. El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Children unit arrested 37-year old Alberto Rodriguez at a residence on the 8000 block of San Jose on Monday. Police did not detail what Rodriguez was accused of. Rodriguez was booked into

​​​​​District staff is recommending the El Paso Independent School District extends its lease with the City at district headquarters by another six months. A few years ago, the City notified EPISD it wanted the land on Boeing Dr. back and staff would need to vacate by 2014. That same year, there was a change in

Another beautiful day today, with high temperatures running above average. On Friday moisture and a slight chance for rain returns to the forecast for areas east. We will be drier and cooler Sunday.

The City of El Paso Comprehensive Bike Plan is looking to expand infrastructure to accommodate more bicyclists. On Thursday, city officials will hold a community meeting to show residents the plans for additional bike lanes in west El Paso near Hornedo Middle and Lundy Elementary schools. The bike lanes will be installed along Escondido from

El Paso police say a man has died after a crash Wednesday night on the west side. The crash between a small SUV and a motorcycle happened at Sunland Park Drive and Mesa Hills Drive after 9 P.M. Police said in a news release that Robert Gonzalez, 34, was riding the motorcycle when he struck

In its latest momentous policy shift, the Boy Scouts of America will admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and establish a new program for older girls based on the Boy Scout curriculum that enables them to aspire to the coveted Eagle Scout rank. Founded in 1910 and long considered a bastion of

Tuesday’s loss for the U.S. soccer team against Trinidad means the team will be eliminated from the World Cup. It would be the first time the U.S. soccer team would be missing from the World Cup since 1986. “It’s disappointing to say the least,” said Bianca Bueno. Bueno doesn’t claim to be a diehard soccer

Local organizations are raising the bar to try to raise as much money as they can as part of the second annual “El Paso Giving Day.” After raising more than 100-thousand dollars last year organizers set a goal to raise more than 250-thousand dollars to donate to more than 160 non-profit organizations. “El Paso Giving

After two years of drafting regulations, the Veterans Identification Card is on track to be available nationwide next month. Many who’ve served for our country know there are plenty of benefits and discounts available for them. Active and retired military can get discounts looking for auto accessories, home improvement and even cellphone services. On Tuesday

Students at Tippin elementary school are preparing for their new garden. Today they dressed up as superheroes and sorted bio-degradable materials to make compost. The City of El Paso Community and Human Development Department received a $15,000 grant from Cities of Service. The Tippin Elementary School PTA was awarded a portion of the grant for

The search for a hit-and-run driver who killed 29-year-old Raymone Calhoun continues, but El Paso police have now identified the vehicle that may have been involved in the fatal accident. The vehicle has been identified as a green 1999 Toyota Avalon with Texas license plates of DKV4558. The accident happened on Wednesday, October 4, 2017

A Doña Ana sheriff’s deputy is on paid administrative leave after being arrested and charged with battery on a household member. The sheriff’s office confirms Deputy Tress Diaz was arrested September 30th by Las Cruces police at a home on Calle de Rosa. He was booked and released on his own recognizance. Diaz was placed

A criminal complaint obtained by ABC-7’s New Mexico Mobile Newsroom states a Las Cruces youth pastor allegedly “engaged in sexual intercourse” with a teenager during a youth convention at a Las Cruces Hotel. Stephen Mendoza Arellano, 30, made his initial appearance Tuesday in federal court in Albuquerque. Federal authorities say Arellano is facing child sexual

We will begin a warming trend today through Friday. Friday night into Saturday we will see a slight chance for rain– Sunday into the first part of next week temperatures will heat up. El Paso: Sunny. Highs around 77. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight:Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 10 to

Are you securing your child in a car seat correctly? The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says probably not. It says 4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly. That’s why it is hosting the 3rd Annual car seat check-up event in partnership with University Medical Center of El Paso and the Texas Department

The United States was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans’ streak of seven straight appearances at soccer’s showcase. Twenty-eight years after a stunning victory here put the Americans back in the World Cup following a four-decade absence, their chances for next year’s tournament in Russia ended

Below is a statement from J.P. Bryan, who admitted to helping fund legal efforts against the downtown arena. Bryan sent this statement to KVIA on August 13, 2017: “My name is J.P. Bryan and I am a retired businessman living in Houston. Even though I do not live in El Paso, I have had a

El Paso Police arrested two suspects allegedly involved in a rash of car burglaries last week on the Westside. Police spokesman Darrel Petry said one of the suspects was linked to 11 car burglaries at the King’s Hill apartment complex at 299 Kingspoint Dr. Petry said car burglaries are up 37 percent on the Westside

El Paso Police arrested two suspects allegedly involved in a rash of car burglaries last week on the Westside. Police spokesman Darrel Petry said one of the suspects was linked to 11 car burglaries at the King’s Hill apartment complex at 299 Kingspoint Dr. Petry said car burglaries are up 37 percent on the Westside

The Texas Tech Police Officer killed Monday night in Lubbock is a native El Pasoan who leaves behind a wife and two daughters. Lubbock City Police officials said Tuesday Texas Tech student Hollis Daniels III confessed to killing campus police officer Floyd East Jr. East’s Linked In account states he previously worked for the Texas

The Texas Tech Police Officer killed Monday night in Lubbock is a native El Pasoan who leaves behind a wife and two daughters. Lubbock City Police officials said Tuesday Texas Tech student Hollis Daniels III confessed to killing campus police officer Floyd East Jr. East’s Linked In account states he previously worked for the Texas

Monday, Ruben Vogt was sworn in at the El Paso county courthouse. Vogt was appointed on Oct. 2 to replace County Judge Veronica Escobar, who’s now running for Congress. The vote to appoint Vogt was 4-1, with County Commissioner Vince Perez voting against the appointment. Vogt will serve as County Judge for the next 15

Montwood vs. El Dorado 61-42 FINAL Eastwood at Franklin 41-49 FINAL Pebble Hills at Coronado 31-20 FINAL Americas vs. Socorro 45-0 FINAL Chapin at El Paso 48-21 FINAL Andress at Bowie 38-21 FINAL Burges at Irvin 34-25 FINAL Jefferson at Austin 10-17 FINAL Eastlake at Bel Air 55-21 FINAL Riverside at Hanks 33-21 FINAL Parkland

Federal authorities say a youth pastor from Las Cruces is facing child sexual exploitation and pornography charges. They say 30-year-old Stephen Mendoza Arellano made his initial appearance Tuesday in federal court in Albuquerque. He’s being held on a criminal complaint charging him with attempted production of child pornography, enticement of a child to engage in

Federal authorities say a youth pastor from Las Cruces is facing child sexual exploitation and pornography charges. They say 30-year-old Stephen Mendoza Arellano made his initial appearance Tuesday in federal court in Albuquerque. He’s being held on a criminal complaint charging him with attempted production of child pornography, enticement of a child to engage in