Month: April 2016

The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is poised to usher in what it calls a new era of education. For months, teachers, administrators and community leaders have been working on how to overcome challenges in learning and education and become a District of Innovation. “(Being a) District of Innovation allows local school

district board is poised to usher in a new era of education. for months — teachers, administrators and community leaders have been working on how to overcome challenges in learning and education — and become a “district of innovation:” 1.58 sometimes a rule that works well for most districts doesn’t work well for all. and

El Paso firefighters spent much of their Sunday night battling a fire at an abandoned building in Far East El Paso. The fire began shortly before 7 p.m. on the 12700 block of Hueco Club Road. Firefighters were able to put out the majority of the fire by 9 p.m., but continued to extinguish hot

Friends and family are mourning the loss of the four people killed in a crash early Sunday morning near I-25 and Highway 70. Two adults and two children were killed. Police say a Hyundai sedan was headed southbound on I-25 near Highway 70 when it came to a stop in while still in the left

harwood’s family tells us– they are mourning the devastating loss, but shared these photos with… this is 28-year old antoinette harwood. her sister tells us she was a good hearted, loving mother of five. harwood’s 2-year old son, adrian jr. was also killed. he just turned two in february. and layahna band was killed. she

El Paso County District Attorney’s Office held the Annual Crime Victims memorial Ceremony Sunday, bringing together those affected by violent crime to pay tribute to victims Victims were remembered as 1,554 names were read out loud Sunday morning at Yucca Park in East El Paso. Hundreds of friends and family came together to think of

A spokesman for the Las Cruces school bus drivers’ union says the drivers will not strike Monday. The announcement came after the Las Cruces School Board voted against an injunction that would prevent a strike, but urged Student Transportation Services and the union to negotiate and resolve their issues. The concerns include safety issues, unsafe

people around the country are getting together, remembering those they have lost to violent crimes. abc-7′ julio-cesar chavez was at a memorial service today and has more he’s live from our newsroom el paso county district attorney’s office organized a memorial event today in east el paso. the annual crime victims memorial ceremony brings together

Portions of El Paso are expected to see strong winds and dust through the overnight hours. Winds are expected near 50 miles per hour through 6 a.m. Monday. Rain chances expected this evening. Expect a 10 percent chance in El Paso & Las Cruces. Tuesday, the best chances for rain come through the area at

strike tomorrow – according to a spokesman from the bus driver’s union. no extension was signed but there was a handshake agreement with student transportation services. both sides will again go back to the bargaining table. union rep. romero hernandez says they are stil far apart on agreements but will see what happens with new

night’s deadly pedestrian involved crash. according to police a 71-year-old man was hit by a car as he was crossing i-10 between executive and schuster. police say the driver – 51-year-old christian gerstheimer – was traveling east in the second lane when he was unable to avoid the pedestrian – hitting him with his s-u-v.

her loved ones when her car came to a stop in the left lane. moments later, another car driving on the highway crashed into the woman’s car- causing the fuel tank to rupture and catch fire. the woman, her friend, her two-year old son and her 1-month old baby were killed. good afternoon and thank

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) – The average price of gasoline has jumped by 8 cents over the past three weeks, to $2.10 a gallon for regular grade. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the hike is due to gas stations raising prices nearly twice as much as refiners are raising wholesale gasoline prices. She says

newsroom just official release newsroom just got the official release from new mexico police: las cruces, nm – around 12:30 this morning, new mexico state police responded to and investigated a two vehicle fatal crash on interstate 25 at mile marker 6 southbound. the preliminary investigation indicates a hyundai sedan was traveling southbound on interstate

rick cabrera examines that question in abc-7 listens. first it was officer adrian arellano. then a little less than a year later officer david ortiz. in both cases the motorcycle officers were hit and killed while on duty. ainge wants to know why in light of those tragedies … the el paso police department and

a celebration goes horribly wrong in india… killing or injuring hundreds and destroying a temple site. new details on the brussels terror attack suspects. what they’ve now admitted to this morning. and police still investigating a deadly pedestrian collission around the borderland overnight. and in stormtrack weather, iris! this is all the news you need

weekend…

More than 700 people showed up Saturday morning to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The organization hosted “Walk for Wishes” at the Fountains at Farah. The organization grants wished for children with life-threatening injuries. Volunteers, families and participants cheered the children on as they donned their capes to cross the finish line. More than $49,000 was

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank hosted its annual “Empty Bowls” event to raise money to provide food for those who need it. The food bank distributes food to food pantries in El Paso, which then distribute to hungry families. Staff from 16 restaurants were on hand to serve different types of soups. Organizers say

Eight local chefs were paired up with eight local stars and competed against one another in a culinary competition. Saturday’s event was called Chefs & Stars event, and all donations went toward Rebuilding Together El Paso. The organization repairs homes for low-income elderly and veteran homeowners.

Residents of Northeast El Paso went door-to-door Saturday morning with hopes of ending violence in their neighborhood. About a dozen people from All Lives Matter hosted Walk the Block to raise community awareness. Members knocked on doors handing out fliers advocating for a safer neighborhood. The founder, Shawn Nixon, says he wants to end violence

need. and oragnization called rebuilding together el paso hosted their first ever chef and stars event. the event helped raise money to repair homes for local-low income ederly, disabled or veteran homeowners. 8 local chefs paired up with 8 local stars to compete in a culinary competition. among the stars – was one of our

have food to eat.. . …that’s why el pasoans fighting hunger food bank is working to “fill their bowls” the organization held their annual “empty bowls” eve to raise funds to provide food. the food bank distributes food to food pantries in el paso, who then distribute to hungry families. 16 different restaurants were on

A 49-year-old man was rescued today after a seven hour operation. Combined Search and Rescue; Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue; Texas Parks and Wildlife; and the Red Cross came together to help the injured man Saturday. He had been hiking with a group several miles off the 1,000 Steps Trail, close to the B-36

paso- residents gathered to walk for cause. about a dozen people showed up for the first ever – walk the block. the group – all lives matter – hosted the event as a way try bring peace to the community. today, members went door to door handing out fliers – advocating for a safer neighborhood.

“cheering.” walking for wishes. that’s how hundreds of people started their weekend. more than 700 hundred people walked around the fountains at farah to support the make a wish foundation. the organization grants wishes for children with life- threatening illnesses. volunteers, families and participants cheered the children on as they donned their capes to cross

scene of a pedestrian crash in central el paso. taking a look i-10 and schuster–you can see good evening and thank you for joing us. i’m josie ortegon. and i’m evan folan. the crash happened around 8 this evening on i-10 east and porfirio diaz. this is a closer look at scene. police say one

For the first time in school history, the Eastlake boys soccer team is now headed to the state tournament. Larry Segura and Allan Navarro both scored twogoals to lead the Falcons to a 5-3 overtime win over Wichita Falls Rider on Saturday in Wichita Falls. With this win, the Falcons claimed the Region 1-5A championship.

start of the day. eastlake the final soccer team left in the borderland trying to keep the playoff hopes alive. the falcons facing wichita falls at their home stadium. but home or away—it didn’t matter to eastlake. because in the second half… tie game at 1– larry segura passes to allan navarro… who flicks it

after more than 7 hours. fire officials say a 49-year old man was hiking with a group when he injured his leg. the group was hiking the one- thousand steps trail near stanton and exaclibur. abc-7 reporter julio-cesar chavez was there as crews worked to rescue the man. he’s live with the latest. evan, josie