Month: November 2014

El Paso Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that occurred in Northeast El Paso. Police officials say the 20-year-old and 15-year-old that were shot were shot during an alleged illegal drug transaction that took place at about 8:30 p.m. March 23, 2014 at the intersection of Sigma St. and Trojan St. The 15-year-old victim

The City of El Paso could open itself to a lawsuit if it rezones sections of the Northwest Master Plan that are currently zoned smart code. “It will probably cause a lawsuit and it would cost a lot,” said City Rep. Ann Morgan Lilly, who represents the area encompassed by the Northwest Master Plan. Last

The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing. You’ve probably read that on a picture frame or greeting card. At a recent gathering, a Lower Valley family showed how true the statement is. One by one they walked into the home sporting multi-colored silk scarves and hats. Marylou Juarez was diagnosed with breast cancer

The City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) has announced the winners of the 2014 public service announcement video contest for high school students. First Place: Ryan Allan and Andres Valenciana, Austin High School Second Place: Aaron Gomez and Diego Lopez, Del Valle High School Third Place: Valeria Perez and Jesse Garcia, Del Valle

Relatives of Anthony “Tony” Bowler, the former Army Sergeant shot and killed this weekend, opened up to ABC-7. They said a protective order was not enough to keep an estranged husband away from his wife and her kids, and that ultimately led to the murder of their loved one. According to two affidavits the ABC-7

An El Paso county commissioner is calling for review of how judges select court-appointed attorneys. Precinct 3 Commissioner Vince Perez says his office has been examining the cost for indigent defense for the last six months. Based on the findings, he has concerns and will be requesting the state Indigent Defense Commission to review El

The El Paso Museum of History is looking for ideas from the community for the name of their new 3-D Digital Wall. “Everybody is invited to participate, the name should be catchy, simple, easy to remember, and it should reflect El Paso’s region culture,” the museum told ABC-7. A new video of the El Paso’s

Officials with the El Paso Museum of History are seeking help in naming its TouchCity 3-D Digital Wall. The deadline has been extended through Friday, March 28, 2014. The officials ask that the name be catchy, simple, easy to remember, and it should reflect El Paso’s region culture. The Digital Wall is set to open

Doa Ana county’s Special Deputy Sheriff Commission is searching for qualified people to fill volunteer positions. To be considered for membership individuals must be 21 years or older, a U.S. Citizen, and must pass a background check. No previous law enforcement experience is required. The Commission regularly assists the Doa Ana County Sheriff’s Office in

The City of El Paso’s Public Arts Program’s Facebook page has posted new pictures of the work being done on the Los Lagartos scultpure in Ohio. View the Lagartos photos at http://bit.ly/TAGevz “Contractors have begun the installation of underground utilities, plumbing, and footings for the caf as well as work on other utilities which will

Imagine a 10 kiloton nuclear bomb explodes in Downtown El Paso. It’s a terrifying scenario, but how prepared is El Paso to deal with a catastrophe of this nature? The director of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, Andrew Roszack, was in El Paso Thursday and met with local health officials to

NCAA Tournament: How to pick the winning bracket View President Obama’s bracket at http://1.usa.gov/1ovQBeK He picks San Diego State to defeat New Mexico State in the first round and picks Michigan State to win it all.

Three men have been charged with Aggravated Robbery after they allegedly robbed an East Side Cash Express just before 10:30 a.m. on March 18, 2014. El Paso Police investigators charged 31-year-old Jose Luis Dominguez, 30-year-old Alejandro Cano, and 40-year-old Javier Soto with Aggravated Robbery. Soto was additionally charged with Evading Arrest or Detention and an

Sunshine Week content Hardly the “most transparent administration in history” – http://rtdna.org/article/hardly_the_most_transparent_administration_in_history#.UynnNvldXy0 Sunshine Week sheds light on issues Sunshine Week: Public should demand online access to public information http://sunshineweek.rcfp.org/toolkit/

Santa Fe Street between Missouri Avenue and Franklin Avenue will be intermittently reduced to one lane in each direction between Saturday, March 22, 2014, and Saturday, April 5, 2014. The lane closures are necessary to accommodate on-going work at the ballpark, including installation of the scoreboard and video screen elements. Source: City of El Paso

The 2014 El Paso Sports Hall of Fame class has been announced with eight set for induction in April. In the athlete category, Gloria Estrada was part of the first UTEP women’s basketball team in 1974 and coached Fabens to two Final Four appearances in volleyball. Two-time PGA tour winner and former UTEP Miner golfer

Anyone can take a step back in time this weekend, March 22-23, by touring two World War II air crafts brought to El Paso by the Liberty Foundation’s “Salute to Veterans” tour. B-17 bomber, Flying Fortress, the “Movie” Memphis Belle, flying museum … the historic aircraft built during WWII has lots of names. Although the

A Las Cruces family was happily reunited with their cat Monday afternoon. El Paso Electric crews rescued the cat stuck atop one of its poles on Eason Street in Las Crcues. The crew de-energized the power lines, and the cat was collected by animal rescue volunteers. Earlier on Monday, El Paso Electric’s spokesman told ABC-7

An online article stating much of New Mexico and parts of West Texas may need to be evacuated due to a radiation leak at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is false, according to the U.S. Department of Energy which operates WIPP. “There is absolutely no basis for these rumors,” the Department of Energy said in

The 2014 lineup for Alfresco! Fridays was announced Monday with FirstLight Federal Credit Union returning for a second year as the title sponsor. The free concert series kicks off on May 20-Sept. 19 with all concerts starting at 6 p.m. and taking place at a new location of the Convention Center Plaza in Downtown El

A man is behind bars,after police say he hit and killed a teenager Friday night. It happened in Northeast El Paso around 8:30 at the intersection of Dyer and Sun Valley. Police say 41-year-old Jason Messer hit and killed 17-year-old Jacob Herrera. Messer was arrested and has been charged with accident involving injury or death.

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is calling the kidnappings and assault of three people in South Texas “serious and disturbing.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation believes agent Esteban Manzanares, who was later found dead, is responsible for the assault of the Honduran females, two of them minors. CBP commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske

Jake Stoneking’s bucket list seems quite reasonable. A hunting trip, a tattoo and a trip to the local topless bar: all doable in the 19-year-old’s hometown of West Linn, Ore. “He put stuff on there that he knows can happen,” said Jake’s dad, Todd Stoneking. “We know the time’s coming. We know it’s coming. But

The maker of Sam Adams beer says it is withdrawing its sponsorship of Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade because organizers exclude gay groups. Boston Beer Co. said in a statementFridaythat it is disappointed that an agreement couldn’t be reached between the gay rights advocacy group MassEquality and parade organizers that would have allowed gay veterans

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced it will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 21. The topic to be discussed at the meeting will be “a sales resolution for subordinate lien improvement revenue bonds and other business if needed.” A webcast will be streamed through the NMSU

The Texas Department of Public Safety is again warning Texans not to travel anywhere south of the border for spring break because of the potential for violence. But many students and other travelers are ignoring that advice and heading to beaches in Mexico. College students are once again expected to make Cancun their top foreign

Thursday night, a restaurant worker allegedlystabbed his boss to deathfor posting his picture online earlier this month. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tilus Lebrun after receiving 911 calls from terrified diners at the Greek Taverna Restaurant in Palm Beach County, Fl. Read full story athttp://bit.ly/Oqq1H0

Lady Gaga performed at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas this week. Though Gaga is known for her unusual shows, this one likely is to top the list. During the performance, Gaga invites Millie Brown, a “vomit painter” to the stage. Brown came on stage with Gaga and began to “paint” on the

A lucky woman from Mississippi got to visit the borderland for the Conference USA tournament thanks to Destination El Paso. ABC-7 caught up with Brumfield at the tourney. She said, “It’s been a great experience. El Paso is not a place we would’ve decided on whim to come on a vacation, it’s been a great

St. Patrick’s Day: Read Irish legendsMarch 132014As Irish people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day onMarch 17, learn about the legends and history surrounding the holiday.http://www.kvia.com/24468444 Tracy Dice Johnson goes to bed each night dreaming about her wife Donna Johnson. She misses her most around the holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day — the day