Month: April 2016

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) urges drivers to put away their cell phones, avoid distractions and give their full attention to the road. Throughout April, TXDOT will host its annual “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign. TXDOT hopes this campaign will reach more people and reduce the number of crashes since there were more than 100,000

Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator Thursday morning at his home in Minnesota. The cause of death isn’t known at this time but TMZ is reporting he was treated for a drug overdose six days ago. Fans from around the world and in El Paso have taken some time to remember the seven-time Grammy

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas shut out the Tacoma Rainiers 5-0 Thursday, posting their first nine-inning shutout since May11, 2014. The Rainiers entered the day with a league-leading .314 team batting average. Aaron Northcraft tossed four shutout innings in his first start of the season. Northcraft joined the rotation when Justin Hancock

35 years at utep. abc-7’s adrian ochoa reports: “never thought i’d be here this long but i’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here.” larr white first came to utep in 1980. it was an adjustment at first. “i grew up in north carolina on the coast and i thought wow a lot of beach no water

in el paso have taken some time to remember the 7-time grammy award winner — often called an innovator in music. abc-7’s jerry najera is live with the story … rick estela prince’s music has been around for more than three decades now he just released an album in september of last year. and today

Plans are in place for a proposed 22-story, luxury hotel-apartment building in West El Paso, but it hasn’t come without some backlash. Some residents and city planners recommended the tower’s height be reduced, as 22 stories would make it the tallest building throughout El Paso. The building would be located on a vacant, 4-acre lot

Several emergency crews and first responders were called to the scene of a mock crash involving students from Mayfield High School onThursday. One student was pronounced dead on the scene. Others were critically injured. The mock scene was one that has been recreated annually as a part of the “Shattered Lives” program of Doa Ana

You’ll soon be able to see if drunk drivers get off easy in court while scrolling through your news feed, according to New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez. The group, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, was awarded a 2 year 800,000 dollar contract to monitor DWI cases by the New Mexico Transportation Department, which will use the

paramedics rushed to the scene of a deadly crash … hundreds of high school students watched it all unfold. it was a graphic example of how drunk drivers shatter people’s lives. welcome back to abc-7 at five. i’m rick cabrera. and i’m estela cas. you may have noticed road closures and emergency crews all over

do is scroll through your social media news feed. abc-7’s jamie warren reports … … from our new mexico mobile newsroom. pkg earlier today students here at mayfield high school participated in a mock crash. it’s to show them the consequences of drunk driving. but this new initiative could put added pressure on judges, too

Uber said it will cease operations in El Paso if City Council approved changes to the Vehicle for Hire ordinance. In a letter to Mayor Oscar Leeser and members of the City Council, the general manager of Uber Technologies for North and West Texas said the proposed Vehicle for Hire (VFH) ordinance that the City

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is criticizing Donald Trump for opposing North Carolina’s new bathroom law, saying his rival is giving in to “political correctness.” Earlier Thursday, Trump said he’s against the state’s new law which mandates transgender people use public bathrooms that match their birth gender. Trump says they should be able to use whichever

UTEP President Diane Natalicio is one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world for 2016. President Natalicio is being recognized in the TIME 100 “leaders” category. President Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande are among those who have been in the same category. Natalicio has been UTEP’s leader

more screams..” and i’m rick cabrera. as the race for the white house intensifies … the republican candidates are buzzing about transgender americans. texas senator ted cruz is criticizing donald trump for opposing north carolina’s new bathroom law, saying his rival is giving in to “politica correctness.” earlier today trump said he’s against the state’s

enjoy this …” tonight, the president of the university of texas at el paso… with a huge honor. time magazine is recognizing her hard work and dedication. and a few months after collapsing on campus and having quite the health scare … dr. diana an natalicio is back in full force. it’s exciting news for

Strengthening minds, bodies and our community. Today Price’s Creameries put $205,000 behind that message. Several schools got some of that money during the this morning’s breakfast at the Marriott. It was a festive morning as Price’s Creameries’ largest outreach program “Give ‘Em Five” passed out checks. Every time you buy Price’s milk, ice cream and

State Line Music Series —1222 Sunland Park Drive. Micky and the Motor Cars perform 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Admission is free; age 21 and older welcome. All customers asked to bring non-perishable food donation or monetary donation for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. Information: 581-3371, WTxFoodBank.org or countyline.com. Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso.

The Ysleta Independent School District is moving forward with a program aimed at reducing childhood obesity after it was tested in 14 elementary schools. The CATCH program, funded by a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, promotes physical activity and healthy eating. Since the implementation of Phase 1 last August, results show that

Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” ”Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57. His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated

Chyna, the tall, muscle-bound, raven-haired pro-wrestler who rocketed to popularity in the 1990s after taking on both women and men in the ring and later revealed her struggles with addiction on reality TV, has died, authorities said. She was 46. Police in Southern California said they were responding to a 911 call from a friend

Steel rail for the El Paso Streetcar project recently arrived in town, though crews won’t begin laying it along the route until June. The first shipment will be kept in storage until needed. So far, the $97 million project project has been focused on utility relocation. The project is being spearheaded by the Camino Real

A Chihuahuas baseball fan was hit by a foul ball Wednesday and rushed to the hospital. Chihuahuas spokeswoman Angela Olivas confirmed with Abc-7 a fan was hit by a foul ball during Wednesday’s game against the Tacoma Rainiers. Olivas could not say what the fan’s condition is. Fans Abc-7 spoke with say it all happened

results of a program at the ysleta school district meant to keep children healthy and active. abc-7 first told you about the “catch program” la september. phase one is a success– now the district is moving forward. good morning el paso’s denise olivas is live with the details…denise? it looks like yisd is catching on..

three el paso men are facing capital murder charges after a missing teen is found in desert in far east el paso. strangers in houston try to come to the aid of an el paso truck driver who became trapped by flood waters. new this morning—the president of utep is joining the ranks of being

We see work on our freeways on a daily basis but one finished highway project has some El Pasoans asking if it’s really finished. It’s no secret El Paso’s highways have gone through a major makeover. From the Americas Interchange expected to be completed in late summer or early fall to the Spaghetti Bowl. They

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas brought the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday afternoon but lost to the Tacoma Rainiers 3-1. The Rainiers have now defeated the Chihuahuas in all five meetings between the two teams this season. Tacoma’s Efren Navarro hit an RBI single

so a little backstory before we show today’s chihuahuas highlights. tacoma’s shortstop chris taylor with the wild throw in last night’s game that ends up hitting chico in the dugout! chico was down for the count….he would be okay….but he did not forget about chris taylor. so today chico confronts mr. taylor and hands him

basis. but one finished highway project has some el pasoans asking if it’s really finished. abc-7’s jerry najera has the story it’s no secret el paso’s highways have gone through a major makeover. from the americas interchange expected to be completed in late summer or early fall to the spaghetti bowl –they are all part

but this week we got a closer look at the hospital. abc-7’s iris lopez takes you there. pkg: nat of truck moving 3:38 “it’s moving along.” our gui is army project manager lt. colonel christopher kiss. we met him two weeks ago as we brought you an update on the construction. on this day, he’s

It is still the month of April and that means more winds and that all too nasty blowing dust and sand in the forecast. Even the month of May can be windy and dusty, so hang in there. Dr. Ron Wagler, Associate Professor of Science Education at UTEP, says that “extremely high levels of particulate