Fmr. UTEP player, self-proclaimed ‘jihadist’ Chris Craig was in El Paso recently
A former UTEP basketball player who caught the attention of law enforcement for his inflammatory blogs was in El Paso for months, until recently.…
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El Paso attorney Jim Darnell has history of taking NCAA cases; expects Johnny Manziel to start in game 1
Jim Darnell is not a stranger to dealing with the NCAA. He estimates he’s represented 15 to 20 players and coaches in cases with the NCAA over…
Continue Reading Mold remains an issue for downtown El Paso County jail
The downtown jail is one step closer to being mold-free. Three months ago El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles told the county a mold issue had…
Continue Reading Johnny Manziel’s family hires NCAA-experienced attorney Jim Darnell from El Paso
Johnny Manziel’s family has hired an El Paso, Texas, attorney with experience in NCAA matters as the Heisman Trophy winner reportedly faces an…
Continue Reading SISD audit: Findings not illegal, but unethical
Twenty-one anomalies were found at Socorro Independent School District. One of which the district is taking very seriously. Although the issue…
Continue Reading SISD audit results in four administrators put on leave; new investigation launched
Auditor Dr. Pam Padilla found no evidence of the Socorro Independent School district of falsifying grades or manipulating credits after reviewing…
Continue Reading What will happen to El Paso city representatives personal emails related to ballpark is stil undecided
It’s unclear when and if the City of El Paso is going to release controversial emails of former and current city representatives that dealt…
Continue Reading El Paso baseball legend Frank Castillo laid to rest
Frank Castillo was one of the best baseball players to ever come out of El Paso. Tuesday, he was laid to rest. Castillo was just 44 years old when he…
Continue Reading Cropduster plane crashes near Santa Teresa, New Mexico
A small, single engine cropduster crashed in a field along Borderland road in the Upper Valley near Santa Teresa Tuesday morning. The plane ended up…
Continue Reading Texas Legislature adjourns 3rd special session
The Texas Legislature has adjourned, ending the third special session of the year after passing a major transportation measure. Lt. Gov. David…
Continue Reading County split on creation of new county office, shoot down proposal 2-2
Commissioners were split right down the middle when it came to a proposal to create a new management structure within the county of El Paso. On…
Continue Reading Budget talks guide discussion tied to El Paso County bond projects
Weeks of debate, arguments and budget struggles were finally put to rest during Monday’s El Paso County Commissioner court meeting.…
Continue Reading County leaders set to discuss several key issues
On Monday commissioners will gather to discuss the Sheriff’s radio request. Two weeks ago tempers flared as debate trudged on for more than…
Continue Reading New details on the arrest of KTSM anchor Adrienne Alvarez
New information on the domestic battery case involving KTSM anchor Adrienne Alvarez. The Newschannel 9 anchor was arrested early Thursday morning for…
Continue Reading New Mexico horse slaughter plant put on hold
Plans for a horse slaughter plant in New Mexico have been halted. A U.S. district judge decided to issue a restraining order against the Valley Meat…
Continue Reading El Paso Man allegedly threatens to kill policemen
An El Paso man’s arrested far from home in West Virginia and he wasn’t going to the jailhouse quietly. Court reports show 32-year-old…
Continue Reading Northeast El Paso boy nearly drowns
A boy was rushed to the hospital Saturday after he nearly drowns in an apartment complex swimming pool. He is now in stable condition. A fire…
Continue Reading Prisoner attempts suicide, declared brain dread
A man has been declared brain dead after attempting suicide in prison. Daniel Leyva, 27, was found Friday, hanging from a metal hook inside the Doa…
Continue Reading Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office: ‘Murder-suicide beyond our control’
Richard McIntyre, 70, was under investigation for rape and domestic abuse. The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Officed decided not to arrest…
Continue Reading Radio debate continues, could new county building be in the works?
County dollars and expenditures remain under the microscope this week. Last month, a debate tied to a new P25 radio system for the county sheriff…
Continue Reading Mother found not guilty of toddler’s death
A mother accused of beating her daughter to death was found not guilty of capital murder, but was convicted of injury to a child. A jury reached the…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Soldier in stable condition after stabbing
El Paso Police have released the names of those involved in a stabbing outside a West Side club early Friday. Police were patrolling the parking lof…
Continue Reading Bond rates rise: The ballpark stadium has a new, higher price tag
Those who doubted the new Triple-A baseball stadium project and the process behind it’s final approval are saying “I told you so.”…
Continue Reading ABC-7’s Ashlie Rodriguez finds a furry friend at the Humane Society
ABC-7’s Ashlie Rodriguez was hesitant to adopt a new dog. But after speaking with the staff at the El Paso Humane Society, she knew she could…
Continue Reading Council approves increase to interest rate for ballpark debt
The ballpark is going to cost El Paso more. Thursday afternoon, members of the El Paso City Council, acting as the Downtown Development Corporation,…
Continue Reading LCPD: Grand jury hearing may have led to murder-suicide
Las Cruces police say a murder-suicide that happened on Wednesday may be connected to a grand jury hearing scheduled for Thursday. Police said…
Continue Reading Death and taxes: El Paso County’s pauper burial program ties two certainties together
Taxes continue to rise and deaths are a part of life. In the 1700s an American politician once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be…
Continue Reading Fort Bliss commander addresses city’s image problem
With many of El Paso’s top leaders in attendance, new Fort Bliss Commanding General Sean MacFarland gave his first State of the Military…
Continue Reading Construction of El Paso’s Triple-A ballpark on schedule
Construction on El Paso’s new Downtown ballpark is starting to become much more visual. The project has entered the fifth month of what’s…
Continue Reading Las Cruces police investigating possible murder-suicide
Las Cruces police are investigating a murder-suicide near the intersection of Lees and Bellamah drives. Police say they got a call about a gunshot…
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