Month: March 2012

The Texas State trooper killed in a car crash last weekend was laid to rest today. Thursday evening, Javier Arana Jr.’s loved ones honored his memory during a visitation service. Today, his funeral mass will take place at Most Holy Trinity Church at 1 p.m. In Northeast El Paso. Law enforcement personnel from different agencies

Pulling up to the pump can be hard enough at a time when prices are teasing $4, but what set some over the top is when they went to fill up their thank and their was nothing left. In fact, several gas stations throughout El Paso seem to be suffering. ABC7 got a heads up

Sun Metro recently installed a new solar lighting system for several bus stops around El Paso. Sun Metro said these solar units will offer riders a better sense of security by providing a bright spot in areas with little to no lighting. Each solar-lighting unit has solar-powered LED lights that can shine for up to

ABCNews Mattel, the maker of Barbie, will produce a bald fashion doll for children who have lost their hair because of illness or cancer, the company announced today. ?These dolls, which will be a friend of Barbie, will be distributed exclusively to children?s hospitals and other hospitals treating children with cancer throughout the U.S. and

With the Mega Millions now at way past $640 million, thousands of offices around the country are pooling their money together to buy lotto tickets to share in a potential win. Sometimes, problems arise with this kind of arrangement. Here are six tips to avoid getting ripped off in the office lottery pool, courtesy of

A new policy from the state of Texas could send you looking for a new place to get your children vaccinated. As of January 1 2012, changes to the Texas Vaccines for Children Program mean that now only children who are uninsured, covered by Medicaid or Chip, will get vaccines from the program. Under prior

Former El Paso Independent School District trustee Carlos “coach” Cordova was sentenced in federal court Friday afternoon in his public corruption case. Cordova, who pleaded guilty to mail fraud and wire fraud, was sentenced to two years probation and a $140,000 fine. The 84-year-old entered his guilty plea in November 2007. He was convicted of

A Texas State Trooper pulls up his patrol car quietly to the intersection of Joe Battle Boulevard and Bob Hope on the city?s east side, and stops. He looks straight forward, sitting in his car. Nothing happens. The trooper doesn?t move. Time passes. The sun is beginning to set when he finally opens his car

Time is running out for controversy-ridden Sunland Park’s mayor elect, Daniel Salinas. According to state law, Salinas has until April 5 to get sworn in as mayor before he loses his position. Salinas’s attorney Joshua Spencer requested to change his client’s release conditions in the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces on Monday. Judge

Half a billion dollars. $640 million to be exact. That’s how much is up for grabs in the world’s largest jackpot ever. New Mexico Lottery officials said the state has sold more than $2 million worth of Mega Millions tickets so far. By Friday’s drawing, officials expect that number to increase as people rush to

Borderland Bridge across the Rio Grande in El Paso’s Upper Valley will close for approximately two weeks beginning on Monday, April 2 due to Rio Grande levee construction. During construction, detour signs will direct vehicles to Doniphan Drive or Upper Valley Road to cross the river using the bridge on Artcraft Road approximately one-half mile

NPR There’s nothing like the scent of charred meat wafting over your neighbor’s fence to get you in the mood for summer. But alas, grilling is not without its dangers. If E. coli and carcinogens in burnt meat weren’t enough to keep you on your toes, now there’s a new contender: the wire grill brush.

Borderland drivers may have noticed a new addition to area trucks: wings. These devices, called boat tails, are attached to the back of truck trailers to increase fuel economy. ABC-7 went to a local transportation company who is installing thousands of these devices on their trucks to see how they work. “Behind every trailer, this

El Paso Independent School District teachers’ associations are divided over proposed changes to a policy related to the way they air out concerns. The policy in its current form allows all heads of qualifying teachers’ associations to take part in monthly consultation meetings with district leaders. The thing is, not all employees are part of

Chief Meteorologist “Doppler” Dave Speelman issued a Stormtrack Weather First Alert due to very high winds that will impact your weekend. “Weather computer models for the past 24 hours are consistent with winds around 50 mph for Sunday,” Speelman said. A cold front will blow through the area Sunday, so colder air will hit the

You may have seen a new addition on sidewalks around El Paso. Dozens of signs are painted on the sidewalks around town. The signs are part of a new program to mark out an urban path across the city to encourage increased physical activity for area residents. There are six paths in various locations across

Ladies and gentlemen, can I please have your attention. I’ve just been handed an urgent and horrifying news story. I need all of you, to stop what you’re doing and listen. There will be an Anchorman sequel. Will Ferrell, as Ron Burgundy, made the announcement on the Conan O’Brien talk show on Wednesday night. Watch

A new tracking system is being set up to alert authorities to disease outbreaks at local schools. Nurses with the Anthony, Fabens and Socorro Independent School Districts were introduced to the Rollcall School Surveillance System. Officials with the City of El Paso Health Department are behind the efforts to keep schools better informed of any

A group of war veterans sponsored by the Vet Voice Foundation is pushing for the Organ Mountains to be a designated national monument. The group is made up of veterans from various wars including Vietnam, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. The group said this designation is important to preserve and protect the mountains for future generations.

On Wednesday ABC-7 told viewers about a pamphlet, mailed out as an insert in hundreds of thousands of El Paso Water Utility bills by incumbent County Tax Assessor-Collector Victor Flores. It went out just months before election day, at a cost of nearly $14,000 taxpayer dollars. ABC-7 pressed EPWU officials about whether a rule change

The El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau has put in its bid to host the 2012 Social Media Tourism Symposium also known as ?SoMe?. In its third year, the symposium is designed for destination marketing organizations, hotels, resorts, attractions and other tourism related entities. Attendees share ideas and learn how social media impacts promotion within

Australian drug maker Biota announced Wednesday the success of its antiviral compound, named Vapendavir, bringing it closer to a cure for the common cold. Tested in 300 asthmatic patients infected with the cold-causing human rhinovirus, the clinical trial showed that cold symptoms eased quickly and the duration of the infection was shortened considerably, according to

Yanira Caballero?s death has her family wondering if there was anything they could’ve done to keep her safe and possibly prevent her death. Caballero?s body was found Monday night bound in a closet in her Northeast El Paso home and El Paso Police accuse her husband, Antonio Brown, of killing her. Police were called to

ABCNews When feeding their babies, parents will chop, dice and mash foods to make them easier to eat. But most stop short of chewing the food and spitting it into their babies’ mouths. Not Alicia Silverstone. The actress posted a video on her blog “The Kind Life” on Friday of herself baby bird-feeding her 11-month-old

For better health, try standing up more, a new study suggests. Those who spend 11 or more hours a day sitting are 40 percent more likely to die over the next three years regardless of how physically active they are otherwise, researchers said according to an article by HealthDay. Analyzing self-reported data from more than

Two highlights from Tuesday’s El Paso Independent School District board meeting had very different outcomes: one agenda item was unanimously approved while the other ended in hurt feelings and unresolved issues. The first involved a vote to accept plans for a grant given to EPISD by the Texas Education Agency. The $9.8 million Texas Literacy

Public funding for the Texas Women’s Health Program is starting to dry up. Earlier this month, state lawmakers implemented a rule that would exclude clinics affiliated with abortion providers from getting funds. In response to that, federal officials cut their funding to Texas, affecting the program that covers more than 100,000 women in the state.

Campaign flier or public service announcement? That’s the question after nearly 200,000 pamphlets inserted in water bills were sent out from the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office at taxpayer’s expense. With primary election day just two months away in the Borderland, it’s no surprise that the Democratic challenger for County Tax Assessor-Collector questioned the