Month: January 2018

Police in West Texas have arrested a man suspected of stealing a devoted fan’s collection of Kiss rock group memorabilia acquired over 40 years. San Angelo police Officer Tracy Gonzalez says most of the Kiss shirts, records, action figures and magazines taken from a unit at a storage business have been recovered. Gonzalez had no

A New Mexico state lawmaker is seeking legislation to obstruct plans for a new border wall by the Trump administration. Democratic Rep. Bill McCamley of Mesilla Park in southern New Mexico said Tuesday that he will introduce legislation that prohibits the use of state land in the construction of a new wall along the U.S.-Mexico

A Dallas woman is challenging allegations that she caused at least $300,000 in damage to a prominent Houston attorney’s art collection at the end of their first date. Lindy Lou Layman appeared in a Houston courtroom Tuesday after being charged with felony criminal mischief for the Dec. 23 incident in the home of attorney Tony

Police have arrested the mother and aunt of a weeks-old baby after the infant’s body was found at a North Texas gas station. Hunt County jail records show 27-year-old Stephanie Leanne Flynn and 20-year-old Shawn Elise Flynn, both of Greenville, were being held Tuesday on evidence tampering charges. Bond was $50,000 apiece. Greenville police Sgt.

Five El Paso men were arrested at the 3700 block of Keltner by a police gang unit on Thursday for various charges and two weapons were also allegedly seized. Police say 23-year-old Dejean Albert was arrested for possession of cocaine and a traffic warrant. Dominique Elliot, 21, was arrested for an alleged outstanding warrant for

Fernando Macias returned to Doña Ana County as manager for the second time in his career and addressed commissioners on Tuesday. “I was looking for an opportunity to get back involved in the more public dialogue,” said Macias, a former Third Judicial District Judge. “As a judge, you live a very restricted life. You’re there

The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for an Oklahoma doctor who disappeared last week over the Gulf of Mexico while flying his small plane to collect a disabled dog in Texas. Authorities lost sight of Dr. Bill Kinsinger Jan. 3 as he flew toward the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Coast Guard air and

President Donald Trump says he would beat Oprah Winfrey in a presidential contest, but says: “I don’t think she’s going to run.” Trump spoke Tuesday at the White House as he met with lawmakers on immigration. He said “Oprah would be a lot of fun.” But he said he knows her well and he doesn’t

President Donald Trump is suggesting that an immigration deal could be tackled in two phases – first by taking care of the so-called Dreamers and border security, then by making comprehensive reforms to the immigration system. Trump on Tuesday held a lengthy meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on immigration. The president says he

Investigators say a central Arkansas man fatally stabbed his wife after she changed the TV channel from a football game he was watching while he went outside to smoke. Tony Thomas, 58, of Carlisle, was charged Monday with capital murder. Investigators said he admitted killing his wife, Elke, during an argument after she switched the

A Louisiana couple is accused of attempting to rob an Uber driver that the woman distracted by being topless. Harahan Police Chief Tim Walker tells news outlets 24-year-old Anthony Kennedy and 22-year-old Rayna Fillios were arrested Saturday. The victim told officers he gave his telephone number to Fillios when she hailed a ride. Fillios called

Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio has announced he plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jeff Flake. The 85-year-old Arpaio is a Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump. Arpaio tweeted Tuesday he seeking the post to support Trump’s agenda “in his mission to Make America Great Again.” Arpaio was

An El Paso businessman and developer is investing in a booming New Mexico industrial area along the U.S.-Mexico border. The El Paso Times reports that Lane Gaddy has purchased 3.4 square miles of vacant land in Santa Teresa’s growing industrial area. Gaddy says he believes momentum is in Southern New Mexico’s favor no matter what

There is a crash on US-54 and Sun Valley southbound blocking the left lane. There are three cars involved police is on the scene. Take Gateway to avoid the area.

There is a semi trailer crashed on I-10 West that is blocking the right shoulder and part of the right lane. Take Gateway or Montana to avoid the area.

Funeral services for one of the three Montwood High School students killed in a December crash are scheduled Tuesday. A visitation for Isaiah Bernal is planned at St Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church,122000 Vista del Sol, from 6 to 9 p.m.; the rosary will start at 7 p.m. His funeral Mass will be held Wednesday

UPDATE: El Paso Police Department officials tweeted that the device found by a playground was a shoebox filled with amunition, “military practice grenades” and illumination rounds. The tweet also said that the EPPD bomb squad secured and collected the device and will dispose of it properly. “The area is clear,” a third tweet said, attributed

NMSU’s Jemerrio Jones and Brooke Salas won WAC Play of the Week honors after big performances against Chicago State over the weekend. Jones scored 18 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help guide the men’s team to a 37-point win over Chicago State in the team’s WAC opener on the road. Jones ranks seventh in

The Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness wants to help the City of El Paso increase the region’s economic development. At the request of Rep. Alexsandra Annello, Patrick Schaefer, the Institute’s executive director, shared research and market analysis tools for the Paso del Norte Region with City Council and Mayor Dee Margo. Schaefer told the Council

The Chihuahuan Desert Habitat to be constructed at the El Paso Zoo is about $2 million over budget, according to staff at Monday’s Bond Advisory Committee meeting. Staff cited the construction market and El Paso’s recent construction boom for the increase in price. The project was slated for about $12 million. After construction bids came

El Paso police said special traffic investigators are at the scene of a serious crash on the 600 block of North Carolina Drive. Police said the crash involved a motor officer. Police said the officer had minor injuries. ABC-7 will update this article as we get more information and at ABC-7 at 10.

The flu is rapidly spreading across the country, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and El Paso is not immune to the trend. Monday, the City’s Department of Public Health issued a health advisory to local physicians and healthcare providers regarding the increase in flu activity and a particular

The trial for a Las Cruces doctor accused of groping his patients will begin Monday. Dr. Robert Woody, a neurologist and resident of Chaparral, N.M. was charged with two counts of kidnapping with the intent to commit a sexual offense and one count of criminal sexual contact, according to court documents. Police say one incident

A Las Cruces man accused of hitting and killing his ex-girlfriend with a vehicle pled not guilty to his charges in district court on Monday. Angel Saenz Jr., 38, is facing first degree capital murder charges in connection with the death of 42-year-old Sonia Castillo. Castillo died from her injuries on December 21st only hours

El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved $50,000 to send four delegates to the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festival in Austin. The City of El Paso has also committed $50,000. The goal is to promote tourism and economic opportunities in the El Paso area. This is the second year the city and county are

While she waits at a detention center in Texas to find out if she can stay in the United States, Laura Monterrosa fears that she put herself in danger by coming forward about sexual abuse. Months after accusing a female guard at the facility of groping her and suggesting they have sex, Monterrosa says she

A Houston sports journalist who went missing over the weekend after saying she believed she was being followed by a suspicious man was found, apparently unharmed, beneath a highway overpass and has been taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said Monday. Police said Courtney Roland, 29, was found near the shopping mall where she

Four family members were shot to death early Monday at a Southeast Texas beachfront hotel in what police are investigating as a possible triple killing followed by a suicide in which the mother was the shooter. Galveston police Capt. Josh Schirard said the victims of the shootings were a 37-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and

The battle brewing over the estate of Charles Manson entered court Monday, though it remains unclear where it will ultimately be fought or whether others will join a pen pal and purported grandson laying claim to the cult leader’s possessions and body. The issue of venue is clouded because Manson, 83, died at a hospital

Top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi said Monday that she remains optimistic about potential agreements with Washington Republicans on the budget and immigration, though she is skeptical that an upcoming White House meeting on immigration will produce a breakthrough. The California lawmaker told reporters in her Capitol office that “we just have to come together and