Month: April 2016

actions. it’s all because of a photo. take a look. it shows his wife breastfeeding while in his uniform. the el paso photographer who snapped this photo first posted it on her facebook page. it has since gained national attention, even being featured today in cosmopolitan. abc-7’s jamie warren is live from our new mexico

the media was invited for a sneak peek of the plaza this afternoon. abc-7’s darren hunt was there and he joins us live from downtown el paso with the details … darren. rick and estela, its taken three years to get to this point … a lot longer than perhaps any of us expected, but

— a medical first and a story you’ll see only on abc seven. reggie lived life to the fullest. he lived with purpose and had big plans for the future. but in 2009 all that changed when – for just a second – he shut his eyes. after a long day at work, he fell

other all–too common mistakes can rpove to be just as costly: “i didn’t know that taking mone from my 401 k that that was considered income. i thought it was something totally separate.” yolanda chacon says that extra income wiped away the exemption she had from the health insurance requirement … and cost her a

Tax day is stressful enough and changes to the health care system can really add unnecessary pressure, but you can avoid that altogether by informing yourself. If you don’t have health insurance, it’s going to cost you, but some other all-too common mistakes can prove to be just as costly. “I didn’t know that taking

are voting tonight on an agreement their leaders reached with s-t-s new mexico. abc-7’s jamie warren is live from our new mexico mobile newsroom. jamie? rick and estela, we still don’t know all the details of the contract bus drivers are voting on here inside. we do know the union was asking for a safer

the media was invited for a sneak peek of the plaza this afternoon. abc-7’s darren hunt was there and he joins us live from downtown el paso with the details … darren. rick and estela, its taken three years to get to this point … a lot longer than perhaps any of us expected, but

city rep. larry romero why he’s not returning the city pay he’s received since resigning. abc-seven’s maria garcia continues our complete coverage of the fallout from the scandal that brought romero’s political career to a quick end. maria … romero says he suffered a stroke in december – and has been out of city hall

the year? union members are voting tonight on an agreement their leaders reached with s-t-s new mexico. abc-7’s jamie warren is live from our new mexico mobile newsroom. jamie? rick and estela, we still don’t know all the details of the contract bus drivers are voting on here inside. we do know the union was

actions. it’s all because of a photo. take a look. it shows his wife breastfeeding while in his uniform. the el paso photographer who snapped this photo first posted it on her facebook page. it has since gained national attention, even being featured today in cosmopolitan. abc-7’s jamie warren is live from our new mexico

After accepting a reprimand from the ethics commission last night, we asked City Rep. Larry Romero why he’s not returning the city pay he’s received since resigning. Romero says he suffered a stroke in December and has been out of city hall since. He resigned in late february yet he continues to be paid because

really add unneccessary pressure. but you can avoid that altogether by informing yourself. abc-7’s josie ortegon is live … rick, estela. if you don’t have health insurance, it’s going to cost you, but some other all–too common mistakes can rpove to be just as costly: “i didn’t know that taking mone from my 401 k

nike shoes. in today’s estela’s escuelas– 14-thousand dollars worth of shoes and socks were given to kids during the 9th b strong shoe giveaway this year. braden aboud lost his life in skiing accident in 2007. his family then created the braden aboud memorial foundation in his name. cindi aboud: “braden was a bi athlete.

most health plans. they are off to the races at peace lutheran preschool. in today’s estela’s escuelas– these two year olds are taking part in the 4th annual st. jude’s trike-a-thon. parents got a chance to watch their kids have fun and donate to a good cause. all of the money raised goes to st.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announced Thursday that it’s latest theater expansion will open to the public on Friday, May 6. The theater will open with Marvel Comics’ “Captain America: Civil War”. This location is the company’s first in El Paso. It is located at 250 East Montecillo Drive at the corner of Montecillo Dr. and N.

integrity project has found water in three el paso communities have high levels of arsenic. the group says there mmore must be done to warn residents. abc-7’s josie ortegon has more: pkg: “it is a problemm it’s illegal and people are being exposed to increased risk on cancer and it’s not right.” tom pelton with

a possible bus driver strike is no longer looming this morning for students in las cruces–so what’s next in the negotiations? / patriot riders rode into town alongside a replica of the vietnam memorial …why this visit to fort bliss is making history. “hillary clinton and bernie sanders held competing rallies in new york city,

in the face of adversity: reggie “i wasn’t born disabled. i became disabled.” doctor: “so his lef arm just hangs there. it’s of no use.” doctor: “he also ha partial paralysis of his legs.” therapist: “right now he’s at a point where we’ve tried all the traditional things.” reggie: “i’m ready get this process done

the face of adversity: reggie “i wasn’t born disabled. i became disabled.” doctor: “so his lef arm just hangs there. it’s of no use.” doctor: “he also ha partial paralysis of his legs.” therapist: “right now he’s at a point where we’ve tried all the traditional things.” reggie: “i’m ready get this process done and

project has found water in three el paso communities have high levels of arsenic. the group says there mmore must be done to warn residents. abc-7’s josie ortegon has more: pkg: “it is a problemm it’s illegal and people are being exposed to increased risk on cancer and it’s not right.” tom pelton with the

afternoon. so for now: the driver strike is off. abc-7’s jamie warren is live from our new mexico mobile newsroom. jamie? estela, the union was demanding a safer environment, higher wages and more sick days. you won’t believe how close drivers were to walking out today. pkg union members were on the verge of a

The City of El Paso’s Ethics Review Commission on Wednesday reprimanded City Representative Larry Romero after concluding he used his position to repave streets to his own benefit. Romero faced ethics complaints filed by community activist Jim Tolbert, who was Romero’s opponent in the District 2 race back in 2013. Tolbert is now running for

UPDATE: After threatening to strike, members of the Bus Drivers Union came to an tentative agreement with employer STS New Mexico. This happened Wednesday afternoon after hours of negotiations between the two. As ABC-7 has reported, bus drivers in the Las Cruces Public School District were threatening to walk-out, which would have affected more than

Members of the El Paso media got a chance to sample the Chihuahas’ new concession items before the first pitch of the new season. Team officials on Wednesday afternoon unveiled five of the new nine items that will be available throughout Southwest University Park during the 2016 season, which begins Friday. Chihuahua fans will have

Two adults and two children were killed as a result of a crash early Sunday morning near I-25 and Highway 70. According to an official release, New Mexico State Police responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-25 around 12:30 a.m. State police say their investigation showed a Hyundai sedan was headed southbound on I-25

With the city continuing to expand, that may mean more construction work zones. Because of that, TxDOT officials want to remind locals of why they need to be more aware whendriving around work zones. By law, drivers are required to move over or slow down when approaching work crews on the street. Traffic fines in

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The City of El Paso is slated to save about $6.4 million on the ballpark after the City Council voted to refinance a large part of the debt at a lower interest rate. The City originally financed the $153 million debt with a 5.5% interest rate until the year 2043. But on Monday the City

parents in the las cruces public school district can breathe a sigh of relief now. the bus driver’s union, and their employer, “s- t-s new mexico” reached a tentative agreement this afternoon. so for now: the driver strike is off. abc-7’s jamie warren is live from our new mexico mobile newsroom. jamie? estela, the union