Month: November 2014

As of Wednesday, the City of El Paso’s “one stop shop” is adding even more to its services. Toll road tags can now be purchased at the shop in person, in addition to payment services for licenses and permits. You also can make payments for the “pay-by-mail” toll bills in person at the shop. The

The El Paso Chihuahuas will hold open auditions for a PA announcer and on-field emcee for the 2014 inaugural season. Emcee and PA announcer candidates must have prior experience, knowledge of baseball and must be able to commit to all home games. If you feel you have what it takes, submit your resume and audition

Austin High School distance runner Walter Campa was arrested by El Paso Police on Monday, which comes as a surprise to his coach. Austin High cross country coach Manny Rodriguez said he was told the past couple of days that Campa was sick. Rodriguez told ABC-7, “I’m disappointed. He’s a great kid. We’ll have to

Too much, too soon. That’s what the mother of former Andress High School football star Andre Jones says about the life and death of her son. Jones, 24, was found dead in a Central El Paso hotel room on Feb. 14. The medical examiner’s office has not released a cause of death. “I still remember

The mother of former Andress High School football standout Andre Jones told ABC-7 Tuesday night her son died of complications from an enlarged heart. Jones was found dead on Feb. 14 in a room inside the El Paso Suites Hotel in Central El Paso. Police officials say they were responding to a welfare check at

Does the Earth go around the sun, or does the sun go around the Earth? When asked that question, 1 in 4 Americans surveyed answered incorrectly. Yes, 1 in 4. In other words, a quarter of Americans do not understand one of the most fundamental principles of basic science. So that’s where we are as

Archbishop of Santa Fe Michael Sheehan announced Sunday he will resign later this year, citing church rules that will require him to submit his resignation on his 75thbirthday. In a recorded message played to parishioners, Sheehan said he will write the letter on his birthday inJuly. “At that time I must submit my resignation letter

David Stern is going from the NBA commissioner’s office to the Hall of Fame. The recently retired Stern was elected Friday to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and will be enshrined with the class of 2014 on Aug. 8 in Springfield, Mass. Stern was on a ski trip to Colorado on Friday with

The RG-31 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle weighs 37,478 pounds – more than eight Ford Explorers – and it can easily pick up speed when going downhill on a dirt road in Afghanistan. That fact was one of many Pvt. Jaquan Montford, Troop D, 13th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, learned about

A woman’s home in the 400 block of N. Resler is a total loss after a fire broke out in it Sunday night. The homeowner arrived at her home shortly after 8:30 p.m. to find her home completely filled with smoke. She asked her neighbors to call 911 and they also assisted her in rescuing

The El Paso Police Department made 31 DWI or DWI-related arrests over Valentine’s Day weekend. On Friday,Feb. 14, police initiated four cases of DWI, three for DWI Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) equal or greater than .15, and one DWI (third offense or more), and one DWI with Child Passenger Under 15 years of age. On

A 63-year-old woman who was hit by a vehicle just after noon on Feb. 14 has died. El Paso Police say that Guadalupe Maciel, of the 200 block of Candelaria, was in a crosswalk when attempted to cross Alameda at the 9000 block of Alameda. Police say that Luz Ruiz, driving a black 2008 Hummer,

One of Downtown El Paso’s most iconic and historic buildings has been sold, and its new owners say they want to restore the tired building to its former glory. Borderplex Community Trust, a quiet real estate investment trust formed by powerful real estate developer Bill Sanders, sold the O.T. Bassett Tower last week to an

Weather will begin to change a bit over the next couple of days. An upper level storm will pass to our north and cause mainly a wind event for us tomorrow. Gusts are likely to hit around 40 mph with limited blowing dust and sand – primarily near open construction zones. Clouds will also increase

El Paso Police’s Vice Unit have arrested and charged three women with prostitution and a man with possession of marijuana after a recent, ongoing investigation. Police investigators met with 28-year old Falicha Ceasear, 53-year old Patricia Connally, and 23-year old Michelle Ortega at various times between 5:12 p.m.-9 p.m. On Feb. 13 police say the

Greg Abbott’s job as Texas’ top lawyer placed him in the line of fire last week. His likely Democratic opponent called on him to stop defending lawsuits over school funding and gay marriage. State Sen. Wendy Davis said the attorney general should settle a lawsuit brought by 600-plus school districts who saying lawmakers should not

Here is a list of closures for the Presidents’ Day Holiday… School Closures El Paso ISD Ysleta ISD Las Cruces Public Schools Government Closures El Paso County Courthouse All Federal Offices Most Dona Ana County Offices

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is giving a 12-day amnesty period for anyone in El Paso County with an outstanding traffic warrant. The amnesty period will run from February 17th thru February 28th . The sheriff’s office will then conduct a warrant roundup at homes and businesses. Anyone that suspects or wants to confirm

To continue the celebration for its centennial, UTEP will sponsor an “Orange Mass” at 6 p.m. Saturday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on 602. S. Oregon St. The event is open to all. The university say the mass is intended to “bestow blessings upon students, alumni, and community members.” Attendees are encouraged to wear orange

A Dona Ana county historic courthouse will be transformed into a five star hotel and conference center. The Las Cruces Community Partners announced that it had completed a 70-year lease on the courthouse in downtown Las Cruces. The original structure was completed in 1937. Plans call for the restoration of the existing Courthouse to be

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price posted the following column on the City of Fort Worth Website on Jan. 31, 2014. It states what they’re looking for in their next city manager. El Paso City Manager Joyce Wilson on Feb. 14 was named one of four finalists. Here is Price’s column in its entirety: We began

Thirty one inmates at the El Paso County Jail and its annex have received or will receive today a special Valentine’s Day collection of snacks. Baskets are not allowed in the jails so they only receive the goodies in a bag. Here are the contents of the $41.99 “Cupid’s Feast” Reeses PB King Size Heart-

Fort Worth has narrowed its search for a new city manager to four and El Paso City Manager Joyce Wilson has made the cut. The finalists will be brought in for another round of in-person interviews with the Fort Worth City Council Feb. 25. A Fort Worth spokesman told ABC-7 that Fort Worth City Council

A family walking at an East Side park made a gruesome discovery Thursday night – a human fetus. El Paso Police tell ABC-7 the body is at the medial examiner’s office to determine the age and how it died. They say the fetus was under the playground canopy when the family saw it before 9

Details have been announced for the El Paso Chihuahuas vs. Reno Aces series April 11-14 at Kino Stadium in Tucson. Game time for the April 11 and 12 games is 7:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m. for April 13 game, and 6:35 p.m. for April 14 game. Ticket details: Box Seats $10 Adult General Admission $7 Students

A Bowie High School math teacher has been arrested on a charge of improper educator-student relationship. Officials from the El Paso Independent School District have confirmed the man is 33-year-old Eleazar Venzor. The school district received a tip about Venzor on Jan. 24, 2014 and said he was immediately removed from campus. On Jan. 25,

Thursday was a historic day for civil rights in Ciudad Juarez. A gay couple was able to get legally married after getting a federal protection order. Eduardo Pin and Julio Salazar needed the federal order because the Chihuahua State constitution defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. It is the first

Weather will be very warm for this time of year with temps in the upper 70’s and low 80’s for the next several days. I am expecting record highs for the weekend! A cold front will arrive early Monday and cool us down a bit – low to mid 70s for Monday and Tuesday.

Feb. 14, update: Tickets for Morrissey’s May 13 El Paso gig will go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Plaza Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster locations. Tickets will be $36.30, $46.50 and $58.25, including fees. Feb. 13, story: Morrissey has announced a string of spring concert dates including a

Fort Bliss officials announced Sunday morning that several recent security concerns have forced them to increase security at the entry gates. Officials told ABC-7 that their concern for safety will affect vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian access to theinstallation through 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. ABC-7 asked Fort Bliss spokesperson Lt. Col. Lee Peters if this