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Charges dropped against former Eastlake High School football coach accused of choking girlfriend
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) -- A former Eastlake High School football coach had an assault case against him dismissed, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday.
Court documents said Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program for allegedly choking his girlfriend in September ...
Key takeaway Court documents said Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program for allegedly choking his girlfriend in September 2025, as ABC-7 previously reported.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The dismissal of the assault case against former Eastlake High School football coach Ruben Rodriguez raises questions about the school's handling of the situation. Although Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program, the severity of the allegations against him, including choking and physical assault, is concerning. The fact that Eastlake High School hired a new head football coach shortly after Rodriguez' arrest suggests that the school took the allegations seriously. However, the community may still be wondering what measures the school took to address the situation and ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. The school's response to the allegations and its support for the alleged victim and her family will be closely watched by the community. The case also highlights the need for schools to have clear policies and procedures in place for addressing allegations of domestic violence and other forms of abuse involving school staff.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) -- A former Eastlake High School football coach had an assault case against him dismissed, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday.
Court documents said Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program for allegedly choking his girlfriend in September ...
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