Month: July 2015

Are you considering a renting a home soon? Well you should read this. Hundreds of dollars are allegedly being stolen from people off of a Craigslist rental scam. Wednesday ABC-7 spoke with a real estate agent who found out a home he was selling was being used to con unsuspecting customers. “There’s a lot of

people are getting hundreds of dollars stolen from them- off of a craigslist rental scam. today abc-7’s jerry najera spoke with a real estate agent who found out a home he was selling was being used to con unsuspecting customers. “there’s a lot of people who ar very gullible and assuming just because they see

el pasoans are opting to pay even more for exclusive care from their doctors. abc-seven’s stephanie valle explains in this special report — only on abc-7: the “concierge care” concept h been growing in popularity. a program in el paso is called “m vip.” according to the website — “mdvip is a personalize healthcare program

to more than the business’s owners, employees and customers. it’s also enjoyed a unique partnership with the el paso humane society. last saturday, that six year run came to an end. abc-7’s iris lopez is live to tell us what happens next, iris? that partnership is credited with saving the lives of nearly 2-thousand dogs

A temporary restraining order has been issued preventing an anti-abortion group from releasing any video of leaders of a California company that provides fetal tissue to researchers. The group is the same one that previously released three covertly shot videos of a Planned Parenthood leader discussing the sale of aborted fetuses for research. The Los

City of El Paso officials said they recognize deep rooted problems in the organization and are actively trying to repair them. From the San Jacinto Plaza delay to the millions of dollars it missed out on to complete transportation projects earlier, the City has been making headlines the last few weeks. City Manager Tommy Gonzalez

Could the El Paso Children’s Hospital bankruptcy actually hit you directly in the wallet? ABC-7 broke the story Tuesday night, hours after a document was filed in bankruptcy court. It shows County leaders warn El Pasoans a tax hike “most probably will” happen because University Medical Center is keeping Children’s afloat. The County explained UMC

EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX RATIFICATION ELECTION (ELECCIN DE RATIFICACIN DE IMPUESTOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTEDE EL PASO) AUGUST 22, 2015 (22 DE AGOSTO DE 2015) SAMPLE BALLOT (BOLETA DE MUESTRA) PCTS. 6-10, 11.1, 13-48, 51-53, 55-57, 59-92, 132.2, 174, 176, 177, 184.1, 184.2, 185-189 PROPOSITION “APPROVING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $1.2350

Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting at a hotel in Las Cruces while deputies were trying to serve a warrant. The sheriff’s office says the man sought in the warrant was shot and killed by a deputy and the deputy involved was not injured. The incident happened at about 1 p.m.

The City of El Paso Department of Health has announced updated results in two separate tuberculosis (TB) investigations. In the Frank Macias Elementary School investigation there is one more positive for a total of 57. This number includes the two positive active cases of TB. In the halfway house investigation there is one more positive

As Congress barrels toward a Friday deadline to fund the nation’s highway system, transportation experts across the country are responding to ever-tighter budgets with simple but significant cost-saving changes. In Texas, federal funding makes up about a third of the Texas Department of Transportation’s $23 billion two-year budget. While TxDOT has shouldered criticism for recent

Animal abandonment is a serious issue that is often ignored or underplayed. That is why your donations are so important to the 22nd Annual Humane Society Save A Life Telethon held August 1st,2015 A good Samaritan taking out the trash got more than she bargained for. Fourteen puppies were abandoned and separated from their mother

This year’s special Chihuahuas dog face jerseys for Bark at the Park have been unveiled. The Andy Warhol-style jerseys, designed by children with Creative Kids, will be auctioned off on Sunday, Aug. 2 during the third and final 2015 GECU Bark at the Park. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Creative Kids, Inc., with a

we continue our complete coverage of the el paso children’s hospital’s growing debt to university medical center–new information about how the debt will soon affect you the taxpayer. plus—our round the clock news team was on the scene of a crash that had portion of interstate 10 shut down for hours –we’ll have the latest.

he wants at least one player from every high school in el paso to eventually be part of his team… the turnaround job he’s done is catching the attention of the players in the area. americas has two players who have been offered by utep… ath eric foster and running back josh fields… they both

chihuahuas front office has made it clear this week … they are pursuing the possibility of hosting the triple-a all-star game in el paso sometime in the next few years. abc-7’s darren hunt spoke with g-m brad taylor about it today: “the chihuahuas have expresse an immediate interest in hosting that game as soon as

over two weeks… the chihuahuas were home … looking to make it 8 straight wins.. let’s go to the school yard… chihuahuas taking on tacoma and tacoma came to play… top third… one on for stefen romero… a 2 run shot for him and tacoma goes up 2- nothing… later in the inning …. now

A veteran El Paso Customs and Border Protection supervisor has been arrested and charged with attempted alien smuggling. Fifty-three-year-old Lawrence Madrid has been working as a supervisor at the Paso del Norte bridge in Downtown El Paso. But on Monday afternoon Madrid found himself in handcuffs and shackles before federal Judge Robert Castaneda, facing a

The county of El Paso warns a tax increase “most probably will” come due to the mounting debt the El Paso Children’s Hospital maintains against the county hospital, University Medical Center. In a document filed Tuesday in bankruptcy court, the county explained UMC provides $33,000 per day in services to the Children’s hospital. The monthly

Cmdr. Jeff Hansen says the Navy’s been in discussions with the city for nearly a year. He says they visited several other sites before settling on Las Cruces. Hansen says two fatal crashes at or near the airport last year were cause for concern. But the city’s commitment to safety had a big impact on

The El Paso Chihuahuas front office has made it clear this week that they are pursuing the possibility of hosting the Triple-A All-Star Game in El Paso sometime in the next few years. “The Chihuahuas have expressed an immediate interest in hosting that game as soon as we can get it,” Chihuahuas general manager Brad

The Boy Scouts of America will now allow each local chapter to make its own decisions on gay scout leaders. In 2013, the BSA voted to allow gay youths into the organization, but Monday’s decision is once again stirring up controversy. It settles the issue for some, but opens up a whole list of issues

After the longest road trip of the season, the streaking El Paso Chihuahuas begin an eight-game homestand Tuesday, playing their best baseball. “To go on the road and play like they did is just really clutch,” Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor told ABC-7. “We’re positioned really well right now.” After watching the Chihuahuas win nine

A New Mexico Hispanic Republican Party official has been removed from his post after hosting an anti-Donald Trump event that included a necktie-wearing blonde piata. Former Santa Fe County GOP treasurer Ignacio Padilla says he wasn’t acting as a party official when he organized the event last week to allow residents to hit a piata

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Green chiles have defined New Mexico for generations, gaining fans and fame around the globe. However, as this year’s harvest begins, labor shortages, shrinking acreage, drought and foreign competition have hurt production in the state. Farmers and producers say the problems reveal the need for changes in the industry. To rejuvenate production, investors and inventors

Mexican national team coach Miguel Herrera was fired Tuesday following a television reporter’s claim that the man known as “El Piojo” punched him. The ouster came just two days after Herrera led Mexico to victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. But Decio de Maria, who on Saturday becomes president of the Mexican Soccer Federation, said

An article published on BleacherReport.com calls Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Dez Bryant’s new contract “one of the great illusions in sports history.” It’s been widely reported that Bryant will earn $70 million over five years, with $45 million guaranteed. Less well known: the deal is said to be frontloaded, paying nearly all the guaranteed money

Federal safety investigators said Tuesday the crash of a Virgin Galactic spaceship last year was caused by a catastrophic structural failure triggered when the co-pilot unlocked the craft’s braking system early. National Transportation Safety Board investigators said the resulting aerodynamic forces caused the brakes to actually be applied without any further action by the crew.

The Socorro Independent School District started its 2015-2016 school year Tuesday morning. As one of the largest districts in the county, SISD has seen a need for new schools. Purple Heart Elementary School opened its doors for the first time to hundreds of students. The school is located at 14400 G.R. Campuzano Drive in far