Month: April 2016

about the science, technology, engineering and math fields — or stem. it’s all leading up to tomorrow’s stem fiesta one project: tackling the challenge of living on mars. high school teams from across the borderland put together their best designs for how scientists could possibly live and work in the harsh martian environment in the

If the rumors are true, the next iPhone could be the most radically different yet. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is more often right than wrong with his Apple predictions, wrote in an analyst note this weekend that in 2017, Apple will introduce an iPhone with a curved front and back, wireless charging and

It’s a potentially fatal disease whose risks can in many cases be prevented through lifestyle measures. So why has diabetes seen a massive increase in sufferers?The number of people living with the potentially fatal disease has quadrupled since 1980, to more than 400 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Worldwide, diabetes killed 1.5

The public is invited to a free showing of the 2006 Disney film “Glory Road” Saturday, April 8 at the Plaza Theatre. The film is being screened as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1966 NCAA championship victory of Texas Western College, now UTEP. The screening will start at 7:30 p.m., and doors

Speaking Rock Entertainment Center — 122 S. Pueblo Rd. Live music nightly. Age 18 and older welcome. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.Battle of the Bands semifinals are 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6.Tribute bands are 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays:• April 7: Kalimba (Earth, Wind and Fire)• April 9: Pyrosteria (Def Leppard) Tricky Falls

Along with providing private spaces for mothers nursing babies, the Las Cruces campus of New Mexico State University will also be offering free Lamaze classes. “Lamaze classes provide the avenue for moms and their support persons to advocate for their individual needs as they labor and have their baby,” said Martha Morales, NMSU assistant professor.

ABC-7 is getting an exclusive tour of El Paso’s first Dave & Buster’s, located inside Bassett Place Mall at 6101 Gateway West Boulevard in Central El Paso. The new restaurant and entertainment venue may officially open next week, but the place was bustling as many of the 200 new employees stocked shelves, cleaned dishes and

and buster’s. the new restaurant and entertainment venue opens next week. the story is new this morning: nats: in a matter of days — this already noisy arcade will be even busier — when dave and buster’s opens to the public. 2.17 “star wars was signature released to us.” 2.20 general manager frank scarpello —

Rick Hart is not a veteran, but he is bicycling more than 3,000 miles to help bring awareness to veteran homelessness. The self-proclaimed ‘Rroad Warrior Cyclist’ is also hoping to raise $25,000 for Operation Stand Down, a non-profit organization that provides social services and helps veterans transition into civilian life. Hart’s journey started in Rhode

H.S. Soccer Regional Quarterfinal Scoreboard: Boys 5A Bel Air 4, Amarillo Caprock 1 Eastlake 3, Jefferson 1 Boys 6A Sam Houston Arlington 1, El Dorado 2 (PKs) Socorro 1, North Crowley 0 Girls 5A El Paso 2, Amarillo Caprock 0 Jefferson 1, Canyon Randall 0 (PKs) Girls 6A Franklin 1, Odessa Permian 2 (PKs)

District Attorney Mark D’Antonio announced Tuesday that a jury has found a Las Cruces grandfather guilty of sex crimes against a family member. Samuel Padilla, now 52, was convicted of two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, both third-degree felonies. As a result, he is now facing 12 years in prison and will

By JULIE PACE and SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin Tuesday, denting front-runner Donald Trump’s chances of capturing the GOP nomination before the party’s convention. Bernie Sanders carried the Democratic race over Hillary Clinton, a win that still leaves him with a mathematically difficult path to the

After three Coronado High School students were targeted in a pellet gun incident, EPISD police are asking the public for information that could lead to the identification of the suspect. The El Paso Independent School District said the three students were running on the 6500 block of Cloudview directly behind the Coronado campus Monday afternoon,

Sun Metro is discontinuing its bus service to El Paso Chihuahuas games due to a lack of usage. Sun Metro Director Jay Banasiak said the shuttles, using nine to 11 buses from several depots across the City, averaged 7.5 people per hour through the inaugural 2014 El Paso Chihuahuas season. However, during the 2015 baseball

to convince mexico to pay for that wall. >> i will build a great, great wall. the wall is going to go up and it’s going to go up fast. that sucker could be 40 feet, 50. nobody’s going over it with a truck. the wall just got ten feet higher. build that wall! build

We’ve all seen digital traffic signs, detailing an upcoming closure or crash. But who controls them, especially when they are expired or inaccurate? An ABC-7 viewer and west El Paso driver snapped a shot of a sign that says the Sunland Park I-10 West on-ramp is closed from 3-29-16 to 3-31-16. This sign, still up

A Las Cruces man suspected of a hit-and-run crash in early March has been arrested after resisting and battering the arresting officer, according to Las Cruces Police. Chance Mohr, 26, is charged with one count each of battery upon a peace officer; resisting, evading or obstructing an officer; driving without a license; no proof of

You can hear music. You can feel it. And now, you can see it. In preparation for the 2016 STEM+Art Fiesta this week, Irvin High School students are learning about the physics of wound waves, or cymatics. A team of students at Irvin’s Music and Media Lab developed exhibits based on cymatics, using materials including

The man killed in a deadly crash early Monday morning has been identified. This happened on the 1300 block of Joe Battle around 2:30 a.m. El Paso Police said 28-year-old Joel Herrera was driving 2007 Mercury Milan when he lost control of his vehicle, struck a guardrail, and rolled over several times before coming to

Residents of a Lower Valley apartment complex were forced to stay up late Monday night due to a strong odor of gas in the area. The incident began around 11 p.m. on the 600 block of North Carolina Drive. Firefighters say they got a call about a strong odor of gas coming from a storm

residents at a lower valley apartment complex were forced to evacuate overnight–we have the details from our round the clock news team. / new details of what lead up to an off- duty police officer’s arrest outside an east el paso bar. “the race for the white house heading to wisconsin, voters heading to the

EL PASO – Montwood High School introduced Ariel Famaligi as the new head football coach and athletic coordinator at a pep rally at the school on Monday. Famaligi takes over a program on the upswing. The Rams were 1-8 two seasons ago but rebounded to post a 6-4 record last year. “I’m not coming in

The El Paso Independent School District has started the planning for a bond election. Its bond advisory committee met to tour schools on Monday. The 70 members of the committee will be the people who recommend which schools are upgraded first. Many were hand-picked by the EPISD board and administration. These residents have the responsibility

New Mexico State University regents voted not to increase tuition next year. But,there will still be a significant hit to the school’s budget. The university will be forced to cut roughly 6.3% from the its budget which equals $10.6 million. NMSU officials couldn’t say which programs may or may not be affected, but university leaders

El Paso County commissioners are continuing efforts to cut down on costs for the county jail system, but are running into more obstacles as well. The county jail system including the downtown jail is a major money drain for the county, costing more than $70 million a year. Commissioners overall have been directing staff to

The El Paso City Council on Tuesday approved a $1.2 million allocation for the next priority projects in the Neighborhood Management Traffic program. The program’s purpose is to install the proper traffic claming measures in residential areas. The Council on Tuesday heard a presentation by the City’s Transportation Director Ted Marquez who recommended approving the

and i’m rick cabrera. the budget crunch at new mexico state university forced regents to choose from several unattractive options. and today they did. abc-7’s jamie warren is live with details from our new mexico mobile newsroom. jamie? rick and estela, no tuition increase for students here at nmsu next year. but officials are now

cut down on costs operating the jail… but they continue running into obstacles. new information tonight from abc- seven’s andrew j. polk… andrew? rick and estela, the county jail system including the downtown jail is a major money drain for the county – more than $70 million dollars a year. today commissioners heard about a

program. abc-7’s maria garcia is live with the details. the neighborhood traffic management program is what the city uses to meet the request of residents who want to ease traffic in their neighborhoods. for example, if you call the city wanting a speed hump – your request goes through the program. the program was in

City Council approved the rebates and incentives on Monday for Fred Loya Insurance expansion in El Paso. In the next couple of months the company will begin hiring for newly created 562 new jobs. The company says the average salary will be just under $17 and hour. Annually, that comes out to a little more