Month: July 2016

Mango, a 4-year-old dog who uses two wheels to get around, is a finalist in the 6th Annual Hero Dog Awards, a national contest. Judy Walter adopted Mango in 2013. She says Mango was a stray, hit by a car and scheduled to be euthanized until a rescue team saved her. Mango is now paralyzed

Southwest Airlines played “catch-up” Thursday after a massive computer outage the day before caused several hundred flights to be canceled or delayed across the country. Some travelers at the El Paso International Airport were still waiting Thursday afternoon to fly out of the city. Officials said the system is back to normal, but staff is

seat to will hurd. —this district is very much impacted by the presidential election cycle. how are you feeling these days? –yesterday the 5th circuit court of appeals ruled the requirement for voters to present an i-d at the polls is discriminatory. how does that affect your district and the upcoming election? —the dallas morning

NEW ORLEANS – The NM State football team was selected to finish in ninth place in theSunBelt Conference, the league announcedThursday. TheSunBelt Football Coach’s Poll is voted on by the head coaches at each football member of the conference. The Aggies finished the 2015 season 3-9 overall and 3-5 in the SBC. After being chosen

Are you ready for ABC-7’s annual Humane Society telethon sponsored by Mission Chevrolet? We hope so! And we also hope you have room for a new family member. Every day until August 6th, we will feature a ‘pet of the day’ with hopes of finding him or her a new home. Check out this handsome,

The El Paso Zoo decided humane euthanasia was the best course of action for Guapo, an Andean bear suffering the age-related effects of arthritis. The zoo keeper and veterinary staff determined Guapo’s quality of life was quickly declining. “Eventually we run out of reasonable options and have to give them a humane and compassionate way

EL PASO, Texas –The UTEP Miners were selected to finish fourth in the West Division in the 2016 Conference USA Preseason Media Football Poll the league announced onThursday. The Miners fell short last season of being bowl eligible finishing 5-7 overall. The squad had to overcome multiple injuries last season with 15 players having to

The Animal Services Shelter hopes its revamped facility will foster a friendlier and more inviting atmosphere for El Pasoans interested in adopting a pet. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between local artists, the City of El Paso Department of Animal Services and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD). Animal Services hopes

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to pay $475,000 to a New Mexico woman who accused agents of forcing her to undergo illegal body cavity probes. American Civil Liberties Union affiliates in Texas and New Mexico announced the settlement Thursday that also requires training for Customs and Border Protection officers. A 2013 lawsuit

UPDATE: While the Southwest Airlines website is back up and running, the fallout from Wednesday’s technology failure continues at El Paso International Airport. Southwest Airlines is reporting more cancellations. As of 6:15 Thursday morning, three flights were completely cancelled. However, Southwest flight attendants tell ABC-7 this does not include connecting flights. If connecting flights elsewhere

Yet another warning to users of the wildly popular Pokmon GO smartphone app. El Paso Electric is reminding users to stay safe around the utility’s electric equipment and facilities. In a news release, EPE issued the following tips: Substations are dangerous; do not enter them or attempt to climb over fences Do not trespass or

Sheriff’s deputies say 27-year-old Alejandro Rosillo Jr. is the man killed in a crash Sunday morning in Fabens. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on I-10 East and mile marker 51. According to sheriff’s deputies, the crash involved a semi-trailer and a gold Toyota. Deputies say Rosillo Jr. was traveling west, going the wrong way

new information this morning for passengers trying to leave el paso on southwest airlines… we have our round the clock crew live at the airport with the latest developments on what you need to know. “mike pence wrapping up the night by officially accepting the vice presidential nomination but what upstaged, i’m abc’s stephanie ramos

EL PASO, Texas – The Memphis Redbirds beat El Paso 10-3Wednesdayto snap the Chihuahuas’ three-game winning streak. Major League veteran Jerome Williams pitched seven innings and allowed three runs to earn the victory. Jabari Blash went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and his tenth Triple-A home run of the season in the loss. The Chihuahuas fell

The University Medical Center Board of Trustees held its first 2017 budget meeting Wednesday. A wide range of hospital employees were in attendance, including several caregivers with the Service Employees International Union of Texas. The SEIU aims to “keep Texans healthy and our hospitals running efficiently.” El Paso members are typically nurses, assistants and technicians

A family is devastated after two brothers drowned at Percha Dam State Park over the weekend. According to New Mexico State Police, 34-year-old Gabino Porras and his 17-year-old brother, Cosme Romero, died after being swept away in the current. Their brother, Gus Porras tells ABC-7 the family is still in shock. He was on the

EL PASO, Texas –Five Miners earned a spot on the 2016 Conference USA Football preseason award list onWednesday. Leading the way on offense are Aaron Jones and Will Hernandez. Jones was recently named to the Doak Walker and Maxwell Award Watch List. The junior looks to make his return after suffering an ankle injury early

A Fort Bliss spokesman tells ABC-7 Spur 601 has been reopened. Police on post were investigating reports of a live grenade earlier this afternoon and closed Spur 601 in between Fred Wilson and Sergeant Major Blvd. A soldier turning in munitions notified officials on post, who then contacted the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, the spokesman

Newly-hire UMC CEO Jacob Cintron will earn $480,000 a year, according to an employment agreement obtained by ABC-7. Cintron, a former University Medical Center of El Paso Associate, was selected by the UMC Board of Managers last week. He is expected to begin working for the county hospital Monday, July 25. Cintron is a former

ABC-7 looks into what’s being done to clear a series of drains and culverts in Northeast El Paso during the Borderland’s monsoon season. It was prompted by an ABC-7 viewer’s concerns about the large drainage ditches near Gateway North Boulevard and Transmountain Road. The canals are alongside the gateway and run along the south end

An arbitrator has ruled El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles cannot allow civilians to do certain jobs at the county jail. During the past year, Wiles began shifting 24 positions away from detention officers in a move to save money. ABC-7 has learned the grievance filed by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Association was upheld.

A Texas Education Agency hearing into Three former Bowie High School administrators ended Wednesday afternoon. The visiting administrative law judges ended the proceedings that had been going on since last week at the El Paso County Courthouse after announcing the hearing’s written closing arguments would be submitted by attorneys at a later date. Attorneys for

when it rains in el paso — it important that drains and canals are clean and cleared. anchor stephanie valle looks at what’s being done to fix a major drainage system in northeast el paso — in this abc-seven listens: a viewer reached out to me on my facebook page — telling me she was

UPDATE: El Paso Police report 25-year-old Jesus Rodriguez, the motorcyclist injured in a crash Tuesday, has died as a result of his injuries. Original Story Police arrested 57-year old Ricardo Favila and charged him with ‘Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death’ after a hit-and-run in East Paso. The crash happened near Montwood and Tom Bolt

wave city health officials are urging residents to protect themselves and keep cool. city health officials says three men and a woman died due to heat-related

A felon pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to violating federal firearms laws. Police arrested Richard Isaac Quezada in March 2016 and charged him with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. A complaint states Quezada discharged a firearm in front of a residence, striking a vehicle. Quezada was previously convicted of importation

EMS crews rushed a person to University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries after a rollover on Transmountain Road, EPFD Spokesman Carlos Brian said.