Month: January 2016

County and transportation officials broke ground Tuesday on several projects designed to improve mobility and reduce congestion in areas experiencing rapid growth. Representatives from Texas Department of Transportation, Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, City of Socorro, Town of Horizon City and City of San Elizario as well county officials gathered at the intersection of Mission

The mother of Trayvon Martin will be the keynote speaker at the YWCA’s 23rd annual Women’s Luncheon. Sybrina Fulton, founded the Trayvon Martin Foundation following the shooting death of her son. Martin was the 17-year-old who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, on Feb. 26, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. The

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The Ysleta Independent School District unveiled which bond projects will be built first at a board meeting Monday. Voters approved a face-lift for the 100-year-old district this November by passing a $430.5 million bond. Over the next five years, YISD will see about new 30 projects meant to upgrade schools. About eight of those will

The city’s government will abandon an evaluating method to score companies looking to do business with the city as a result of the aborted and controversial search for a new financial adviser. El Paso City Council on Monday voted to completely get rid of the so-called “consensus method,” the evaluating technique used by the city

this is it—the president is giving his last state of the union address tonight–why it’s expected to be much different than past state of the union speeches. the trial continues this morning for a former el paso county judge accused of fraud. why his defense argues — his alleged victims are to blame. plus– economic

With up to $1.4 billion at stake in Wednesday’s Powerball, questions about the drawing seem to be as abundant as the convenience-store kiosks offering tickets for the record-breaking jackpot. The inquiries include many myths and misconceptions about the winners, the prize money and the system that decides them. A look at some of the most

ABC-7’s New Mexico Mobile Newsroom was in the courtroom on Monday for the opening statements in the trial of former El Paso county judge Anthony Cobos. Cobos is accused of defrauding a Chaparral couple who were making mortgage payments to a home. He’s facing one count of fraud of over $20,000. While the prosecution claims

The El Paso City Council voted on Monday to support both the Housing Authority and a private sector builder competing for state tax credits to build affordable housing for El Pasoans. The Housing Authority for the City of El Paso (HACEP) and Tropicana Building were originally competing for city-issued points the Texas Department of Housing

It’s been a long time in the works, but according to El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar, there’s still more to do before the El Paso Children’s Hospital bankruptcy and transition are complete. Escobar has been closely involved in the case since the beginning, and said that with consultant debts, CEOs and new board members

are competing for the city’s support. abc-7’s maria garcia is live to explain: every year the state awards federal tax credits to housing auhorities or private developers to build affordable housing. and when choosing who gets these credits, the state considers which projects the respective cities support. so this year the housing authority and private

As part of the Pebble Hills Boulevard Extension project, there will be a lane closure on Pebble Hills Boulevard at the intersection of Zaragoza Road beginning Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 in order to allow the contractor to perform a utility relocation. The closure will last for approximately two weeks and is part of a transportation

A New Mexico teenager who pleaded guilty to killing his parents and three siblings can be rehabilitated and should not be sentenced as an adult, his public defender argued Monday. Nehemiah Griego, 18, has made progress at a state psychiatric treatment center, attorney Stephen Taylor said as a week long hearing to determine Griego’s fate

Dannelly Labogin, 68, of Amarillo, Texas, was arraigned today in federal court in Las Cruces, New Mexico., on a 36-count indictment charging him with defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA) of $82,483 in Social Security Child’s Insurance Benefits and theft of government property. Labogin entered a not guilty plea to the indictment and was released

Las Cruces Police arrested two men suspected of embezzling more than $180,000 from a state senator’s bank account Monday morning. The men, Stephen Dale Siddall, 44, and William “Billy” Samora, 42, are accused of embezzling from New Mexico Senate Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen’s personal, campaign and government accounts. According to police, Siddall served as

A picture of Mt. Carmel cemetery that was shared on Facebook left many El Pasoans wondering if the property had been vandalized. In the photo shared Sunday, visible tire tracks appear in the mud and headstones across the cemetery appear to be knocked over. ABC-7 spoke with Elizabeth O’Hara, Director of communications for the Diocese

As of Monday , New Mexico driver’s licenses will no longer be acceptedto gain access to White Sands Missile Range. New Mexico driver’s licenses are not in compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act, according to a news release from White Sands Missile Range. The REAL ID Act of 2005 establishes minimum standards for the

Construction for the Border West Expressway is gaining momentum with new closures and detours for drivers and residents. Starting Monday afternoon, the westbound Paisano Drive entrance ramp from Racetrack Drive will close. A marquee sign near the on-ramp said it will be closed until Spring 2017. There will be no access to Paisano Dr. eastbound

A Juarez band is preparing for the chance of a lifetime, to sing an original song for Pope Francis during his historic visit across the border. Jorge Alvidrez, a native of Ciudad Juarez, co-wrote the song “Francisco Es” two years ago when the Pope took office. Now, it will be the theme song for his

A routine traffic stop turned into a single-vehicle rollover in Tornillo. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a trooper attempted to stop a speeding vehicle, however for unknown reasons the driver did not pull over. The driver, 19-year-old Nicholas Martarano, veered off the road and rolled multiple times near mile marker 54. Martarano

According to Facebook posts on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces page, Bishop Oscar Cantu was “run off” the land by Israeli police while visiting the Middle East. On Saturday, the diocese posted a picture of the Cremisan Valley in Palestine. The post stated that a group of bishops, including Cantu, were visiting the

According to police, 24-year-old Bianca Dozal was driving East on Montana Avenue when she hit a 61-year-old man. Police say the pedestrian was not using a crosswalk and died at the scene. The crash happened around 6 p.m. Saturday on 2100 block of Montana Ave.

Street closures starting Monday January 11th: Beginning at 9 a.m:The Westbound Paisano entrance ramp from Racetrack Dr. will be closed until further notice.This closure is necessary for the construction of walls and bridges.Traffic will need to access Paisano Dr. (us 85) or i-10 via Sunland park.Doniphan Dr. and Racetrack Dr., as well as the Eastbound

UPDATE: The man killed Friday evening after being hit by a truck was not using the crosswalk, according to El Paso Police. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on the 2100 block of N. Mesa, at University near UTEP. Police said a 63-year-old man was walking from west to east when he was struck by a

Although Pascal Siakam posted another double double (17 points, 12 rebounds), it wasn’t enough as the Aggies fall to GCU for the first time in school history 79-75.

UPDATE: Missing elderly man has been found. El Paso Crimes Against Person’s Detectives issued a Silver Alert for a missing elderly man Saturday. Police say 75-year old Jose Aleman left his home Saturday morning and has not been seen or heard from since. Aleman has multiple medical conditions to include Dementia and requires medication. Aleman

Earvin Morris led a furious second-half rally with a season-high 23 points, but UTEP came up just short at defending C-USA champion UAB, 87-80, on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena. Morris, who had been held to single-digit points in the previous three games, busted out to make 8-of-14 shots while matching his personal best with

Former El Paso Mayor, Ralph E. Seitsinger will turn 100 years old on Wednesday. Friends and family gathered Saturday to celebrate an early birthday. Seitsinger is described by family as a loving man. He has made a name for himself in El Paso after owning a furniture shop, serving in the military and as the

The Powerball reached $900 million, and it doesn’t look like any winners will be claiming the prize. To win the jackpot players had to match all winning numbers, 16-19-32-34-57 and the powerball, 13. If no one claims the prize it could reach $1.3 billion for Wednesday’s drawing. One store clerk told ABC-7 she had seen