Venton Blandin

May 14, 2024 | kristv.com | Venton Blandin

An Aransas County Corrections Officer is charged with murder in a shooting death investigators first thought was accidental. Aransas Pass Police said, that on April 19th, Trintton Ray Crisp (19) shot 18-year-old Phillip Esslinger at a home in the 500 block of Yoakum. Investigators said, at the time, a shotgun accidentally discharged. Days later, San Patricio County prosecutors charged Crisp with murder. Police in the San Antonio area arrested Crisp. A judge issued a set $200,000 bond for Crisp.

Feb 4, 2024 | kristv.com | Javier Guerra |Venton Blandin

EAGLE PASS, TX — In light of the situation at the Texas-Mexico border, Eagle Pass has become its epicenter. On Sunday Governor Greg Abbott invited governors from different states to get a first hand look. "Half of the governors who have joined the cause to support Texas are joining us at this event today,” Gov. Abbott said. Governors from Arkansas, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, and Utah were in attendance along with others.

Oct 6, 2023 | abc15.com | Venton Blandin

PHOENIX — Phoenix got rid of its red light cameras several years ago, but talks over possibly bringing them back are picking up. A city council subcommittee is looking at bringing back the cameras as a way to help improve traffic safety. Phoenix had them until 2019. But, the cameras were even controversial then. “I really think they should take them down,” said one driver. "Every time people see a red light camera, they are more aware of their speed and surroundings,” said another driver.

Oct 5, 2023 | abc15.com | Venton Blandin

PHOENIX — For the last decade, Grand Canyon University has been fighting with the U.S. Department of Education to regain its non-profit status. The status can be a major tax benefit for a university. "They came out, in 2019, officially saying we are going to keep that tag on you. There is nothing you can do, going forward, to remove that tag. So, in 2021, we said we have no choice. You have back us into a corner,’ said President Brian Mueller. So, GCU leaders filed a lawsuit in 2021.

Oct 3, 2023 | abc15.com | Venton Blandin

GILBERT, AZ — A community is rallying around a Valley co-owner and main chef at a Gilbert restaurant who is battling brain cancer. Neighbors want his family to know they are not alone in this fight. The sounds from the kitchen at Romeo's Euro Cafe in Gilbert are welcomed almost as much as the smells from the food. Eric Salgado is one of three chefs who work at the community staple. "Man, it is like this on an everyday basis. We love our jobs.