Month: July 2014

The El Paso Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a couple who allegedly used stolen credit cards at various stores to buy nearly $2,000 worth of items. The couple was recorded by security cameras at a few of the stores. Police say that on May 8, 2014, the victim sicovered that

The Humane Society of El Paso and El Paso Animal Services are working together to ask the community to “paw it forward” and “be pawesome” this summer by raising adoptions and reminding El Pasoans about the over population of animals due to irresponsible pet owners. Pawsome 2014 will be from June 7 through June 21

Some ABC-7 viewers wanted to know what’s up with what appears to be a surplus of hundreds of new Border Patrol vehicles, all of them lined up, space-after-space, at the El Paso station out in the Northeast. So ABC-7 sought an explanation. “I can understand how the general public might seem to think there’s a

The ABC-7 New Mexico Mobile Newsroom confirmed a sergeant who alleged evidence tampering by the mayor of Mesilla, NM, has been fired. ABC-7 learned two weeks ago that Sgt. Nick Hervol had been on paid administrative leave. The dismissal of the Mesilla U.S. Marshal’s sergeant Tuesday comes two months after he sent a letter to

ABC-7 spoke to Ovation Food Services General Manager Jeff Hanauer about the ballpark menu. Hanauer said the bestseller is the Border Nachos, but many fans told us they prefer the Juarez Dogs or juicy turkey legs. Ballgame goers who delighted in the fish tacos learned they are no longer available. “We found guests were gravitating

The El Paso Independent School district has about two weeks to ratify a budget. The fact that it’s $17 million in the hole isn’t helping. Board members continued looking at their options to make ends meet at budget workshop Wednesday. Administrators told board members the district may have to dip into it’s reserves to pay

One person is in the hospital after a stabbing in East El Paso early Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 12:30 am at the Plaza Los Misiones Shopping Center, which is by the intersection of Zaragoza and Don Haskins. According to police radio transmissions, two vehicles fled the scene, possibly carrying suspects. No word on

Borderland residents continue to swelter in the extreme heat this week. Temperatures are expected to rise well above average into the triple digits until at least Friday. That’s why the City of El Paso Department of Public Health is reminding residents they can call 2-1-1 to see if they qualify for free electric fans. Homes

A federal mandate to slash carbon emissions nationwide could result in another lengthy legal battle in Texas after the front-runner to become the state’s next governor said Monday he will fight the effort. Greg Abbott, the Texas attorney general and Republican nominee for governor, said requirements to cut emissions by 39 percent in Texas would

A car wreck in the Sparks area of east El Paso County caused a power outage for several hours. El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at about 3:45 a.m. The crash happened about 200 feet into the desert area near Horizon Blvd. and Ellsworth Dr. The vehicle was left abandoned and no injuries were

El Paso City Council held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the regulation of electronic cigarettes also known as e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are battery operated cigarettes that turn chemicals and nicotine into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. City council members are considering passing smoking ordinances that will regulate where users can light

TXDOT will be closing all westbound lanes on I-10 between the Mesa overpass and New Mexico state line. The lanes will be closed every night this week starting Sunday, June 1 through Friday June, 6th from 7 p.m to 6 a.m. TXDOT said traffic will be routed through North Desert Boulevard.

The condition of the lake at Ascarate Park is in poor condition according to multiple ABC-7 viewers. ABC-7 viewers contacted the ABC-7 newsroom with complaints about the condition of the lake at Ascarate Park, and said it is extremely degraded. Park goers said they have never seen the water this low and is only at

The higher education department announced there is enough money in the lottery scholarship program. To cover the average cost of tuition for New Mexico students. For many New Mexico students the decision means one less financial burden on their backs. The department made the announcement Thursday, and applies to all eligible students: Before the lottery,

There are concerns of a highly infectious disease making its way to the borderland. Several Border Patrol agents contacted ABC-7, saying some undocumented immigrants have been diagnosed with scabies. Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a reaction to a small mite that can burrow in the skin. Symptoms can take from two to

Winter isn’t the only reason the Chamizal National Memorial’s grass turned yellow. In February, the pumping mechanism for the park’s well failed and a new pump wasn’t installed until last week. The park’s personnel have been using emergency water measures to make sure the bowl of the park and the front area is green when

A day after announcing that 14 priests would be assigned to new parishes, El Paso Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz talked about the changes and the reasons the decisions were made. “One of the joys in our lives as priests is that very quickly, when we arrive in a parish, we are adopted by the members

Police are investigating two separate car crashes that happened in East El Paso early Friday morning. The first happened just around 1 am on Loop 375 near the intersection with Sergeant Major. Two vehicles were involved, and at least one person was hospitalized. The second happened around 2 am near the intersection of Zaragoza and

The University Medical Center Board of Managers met during a special session for the second time in as many weeks Thursday to discuss whether or not any actions need to be taken against El Paso Children’s Hospital. Children’s hospital owes UMC $68 million for rent and other support services, and the debt continues to rise.

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz on Thursday announced several new priest and deacon assignments that will take effect this summer. One of the more notable priest reassignments is Msgr. Arturo Bauelas being moved from St. Pius X to St. Mark effective June 20. Bauelas has been at St. Pius X since 1988. The Rev. Wilson

Mayor Oscar Leeser has made it a point to focus on economic development and bringing more businesses to the borderland. This week one of his goals materialized through what’s called a “familiarization tour.” Leeser put it like this: you can’t write a letter of recommendation for someone you don’t know, so how can we expect

El Paso artist Carlos Flores has been out of the spotlight for years. His name recently came back into the forefront as preservationists fight to save the Lincoln Center — home of several of his murals. ABC-7 tracked him down last week — and Wednesday afternoon, he showed off his latest project. “Everything in a

More than 6,000 students from across El Paso visited the El Paso Convention Center to learn about academic and professional opportunities in STEM fields. The mission of the STEM Fiesta is to inspire youths to pursue education and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The students learned about these opportunities through competitions, presentations,

For the first time ever, southern New Mexico is now the home of a key inland port, positioning the Santa Teresa-El Paso area as a strategic point for shipments in the southwest. Union Pacific’s intermodal ramp had its grand opening Wednesday morning in Santa Teresa. The $400 million facility will provide a major Mexico gateway

The El Paso Department is investigating a suspicious death that was reported at 9:46 p.m. May 27, 2014. Pebble Hills patrol units responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Lomaland due to an unknown problem. Police say the circumstances surrounding the death appear to be suspicious and the Crimeas Against Persons unit was

UPDATED 06.02.14 4:57 p.m. El Paso Police Department officials said in a statement Monday afternoon that the pedestrian struck on May 25 in Northeast El Paso has died. The pedestrian has been identified as Daryl Eagan, 63, of the 9000 block of Dyer. Police had arrested Geovanni Anguiano, 17, in connection with the crash, which

The demolition of the Lincoln Center could be halted until Oct. 1 if the Texas Department of Transportation’s offer is accepted by the City of El Paso. Joe Weber, TxDOT executive director, and Transportation Commissioner Ted Houghton met with State Sen. Jose Rodriguez Friday morning at the Lincoln Center and toured the building. Weber and

Several vehicles were involved in a crash on Interstate 10 in southwestern New Mexico during a dust storm, killing at least six people, the New Mexico State Police said. The crash in Hidalgo County, several miles from the Arizona border, came as New Mexico and the region was struck Thursday afternoon by a violent storm

Project Arriba celebrated its one-thousandth graduate Wednesday night, but the good news did not stop there for the organization. Officials announced the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Fund granted Project Arriba $500,000 to help improve the local economy. Project Arriba provides training, certification and education for at-risk students or low-income residents of El Paso County

Plenty of cougars were roaring with pride Thursday night in west El Paso. Franklin High School celebrated the groundbreaking of its new football stadium. The school opened in 1993. Fall 2014, cougars will finally be able to play football games and host other events on their own turf. “Our home games will truly be our