Month: November 2015

the first time since news broke that some city streets were getting paved even though they weren’t as bad as others… city council is going to discuss the issue in a public meeting. abc-seven’s maria garcia joins us live with new information. maria? remember – the city’s process or lack or process – for choosing

A judge has sentenced the man convicted of attacking an elderly couple with a hammer to 34 years in prison. “Your actions sent a shock wave through this community,” said District Judge Fernando Macias. Guy Jaime Young is already serving 22 years for violation of probation and parole for crimes in Otero County. His violation

Two people have been taken to the hospital after an ATV flipped over Monday afternoon in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The emergency call came from a home in the 700 block of Feather Moon in Santa Teresa, according to Dona Ana County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Kelly Jameson. A helicopter was initially standing by to fly the

The El Paso Fire Department reminds the public about its free Smoke Alarm Program. Residents who do not have a smoke alarm who live within the city limits of El Paso, own their home and are willing to let the El Paso Fire Department make the installation, can request a free smoke alarm by calling

The mother and father of a 14-year-old boy killed in a crash on I-10 last week are in stable condition, according to El Paso Police Diego Gonzalo Fernandez, an eighth grader at Canutillo Middle School, was killed the night of Nov. 5 in a multi-vehicle crash. Police’s Special Traffic Investigators say a 2001 Ford F150,

A 24-year-old pedestrian is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle Sunday night in West El Paso. El Paso Police’s Special Traffic Investigators say Xavier Salcido started walking across Mesa Street between Castellano Drive and Argonaut Drive. He was not crossing in a crosswalk and was in a dimly lit

If a person decides to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks, or when situations become tense with family members and arguments quickly become physical, police will get involved. It can happen any time. El Paso Police will administer tests and determine whether people were driving while intoxicated, and police will determine whether

tourney the memorial fund saturday, november 14 ascarate golf course check-in 11:30am $75/player 778-3153$300/team of 4 and we’ll be right back! the el paso water utility will be unveiling

San Elizario defended its Conference 4A UIL Cross Country State Championship in weather full of mud and rain. T he Eagles earned back-to-back state crowns scoring an impressive 53 points — well ahead of their competition. San Elizario had six runners all place in the top 25. They are all as follows. Erick Arambula (first

a problem for hundreds of veterans here in the borderland. but one lawmaker wants to change that. congressman will hurd tells ab-7 about the veterans choice program – he says should help decrease those wait times. yesterday, hurd held a panel in san elizario to clear up the confusion on the year old program. he

an el paso family will be laid to rest today–one week after a fire tore their apartment killing the mother and her two daughters. / plus– a man is fighting for his life this morning after being hit by a car in west el paso .. “”if this is a bomb by t affiliate or

El Paso police are investigating a stabbing after a man showed up with several stab wounds at Del Sol Medical Center early Monday morning. The incident happened around 4 a.m. According to police, the victim told them he was stabbed somewhere near the intersection of Vista del Sol and Lee Trevino. Police could be seen

Congressman Will Hurd says there has been some confusion about the Veterans Choice Program. He held a discussion in San Elizario Saturday to help veterans understand the program. To qualify, veterans must have a wait time over 30 days for VA medical care, and they must live more than 40 miles away from a VA

El Paso Police say a man was seriously injured after a pedestrian crash in West El Paso Sunday night. Police tell Abc-7 the crash happened at the intersection of Mesa and Castellano Drive in West El Paso around 8:30 Sunday night. Police say a man was struck by a small SUV. He was taken to

Vanderbilt senior Zack Jaworski is the definition of the comeback kid. Jaworski started the final round of Sun Bowl Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic in fifth place. But he shot 4-under-par in the final round to become the 41st champion of the event and take home the Lee Trevino Trophy. Jaworski is now the

New Mexico State Police say one man is dead after a crash on I-10 near Mesquite. 24-year-old Andrew Dare was riding on I-10 West when he rear-ended another vehicle. Police say that’s when Dare entered the median which caused him to crash into the cable barrier. He was pronounce dead at the scene. Dare was

Mountain rescue crews were called to Tom Mays Park after receiving calls of someone reportedly yelling for help. The rescue crews arrived around noon and search for the possible hiker for several hours between Trans Mountain and McKelligan Canyon. A DPS helicopter was calling in to assist in the search, but no one was found.

and i’m evan folan. mountain rescue crews have called off a search for a possible hiker after searching all afternoon. el paso fire department’s mountain rescue crew was called to tom mays park a little after noon after receiving calls of someone reportedly yelling for help. they began searching the hiking trails between trans mountain

Wednesday is Veterans Day, and as a military city El Paso has no shortage. ABC-7 spoke with one World War Two vet who shared his story of loss, strength, and courage. William Gottfried was born in 1923. He turned 18 just a few years into the Second World War. Like many boys his age, Gottfried

Flashing lights pierced the black of night, and the big white letters made clear it was the police. The woman pulled over was a daycare worker in her 50s headed home after playing dominoes with friends. She felt she had nothing to hide, so when the Oklahoma City officer accused her of erratic driving, she

Dominic Artis, Lee Moore and Tevin Caldwell combined for 50 points, and UTEP pulled away late for a 78-66 exhibition victory over East Central onSaturdaynight in the Don Haskins Center. The Miners outscored the Tigers 14-6 over the final four and a half minutes as the backcourt trio combined for eight points during that stretch.Moore

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Bolstered by a solid defensive performance from Jacob Nwangwa, which included a career-high two interceptions, the NM State football team won its second game in as many weeks with a 31-21 victory over Texas State on Saturday. Nwangwa grabbed interceptions on back-to-back Texas State (2-6, 1-3 SBC) drives in the fourth

Friends and family got together Saturday evening to raise money to cover the burial expenses of a mother and her daughters who perished in a fire. The fundraiser came after Magaly Mendoza and her two daughters Andrea and Paulina were killed in a apartment fire Monday morning. Friends, family and supporters met at Rods Sports

Dozens of firefighters competed in various physical challenges to honor a former fighter. Ten agencies competed in the firefighters’ combat challenge in honor of Kipp Paul, a firefighter who died in of a brain tumor in 2007. Friends say the event is a way to honor his life.

El Paso’s zoo celebrate their African lion’s birthdays. Kalliope, Malaika and Zari were treated with some of their favorite treats to celebrate their big day as all three turned 8-years-old.

for burial expenses. they met at rods sports bar and lounge. the bar had raffles–live entertainment and food for those supporting the mendoza family abc-7’s jerry najera was at the fundraiser he’s live with the story … evan josie i spoke with megaly mendoza’s family today. they tell me they are still in shock after

The second annual Conquer Run/Walk, which honored Rochelle Nieman, the former pastor at Abundant Living Faith Center, drew hundreds of people. Nieman lost her battle to ovarian cancer in December of 2012 and Saturday many walked in her honor. She left behind her husband, children and tens of thousands of followers.

Residents in San Elizario gathered to celebrate an early Veterans Day on Saturday with the community’s 19th annual Veterans Parade. The parade made its way through town and finished at the Veteran Memorial Plaza. Veterans Day is on Wednesday.

zari celebrated just days apart! the zoo treated them with boxes filled with their prey’s feces, because believe it or not–it stimulates their senses. they got to play and run around a bit, just like they would in their homeland. “the smell is what’s really exciting to them, because they can smell the prey and

competed today and went through the obstacle course. today’s challenge was in honor of kipp paul, a former fighter who died in 2007. he discovered he had a brain tumor, underwent surgery and chemo but lost his battle: “it’s a great honor to come out here in honor a great friend, kipp. his family is