Month: November 2016

While many have been paying close attention to Trump and the future of immigration reform the U.S. Supreme Court heard an important case today. The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of thousands of immigrants. The immigrants say they’ve faced prolonged detention times in facilities. Now, the Supreme Court must

The Miners haven’t taken the court in a week, but there’s been plenty of drama in the past seven days off the court. On Wednesday, head coach Tim Floyd addressed that drama, most of which surrounds the sudden departure of Terry Winn, who tweeted Saturday that he was leaving the team. “You know, he had

The chairwoman of an agency hit the hardest by a phishing scam that duped the city of El Paso out of millions of dollars says the recently released emails only tell part of the story. The city of El Paso released a handful of emails related to the scam that resulted in the misdirection $3.2

Trying to get back to the life they had before cancer changed their life. The Martinez family is slowly getting there, but challenges remain. “We have to just support each other, and try to just take a deep breath, knowing that things will be okay.” Amanda Martinez remains hopeful her family’s situation will turn around

County Commissioners Tuesday approved a $31,000 contract to hire a prostitution prevention advocate. The full time position was made possible through a partnership with The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV). The goal is to help women find success outside of the sex industry. “A lot of people think of it as a victim-less

Streets on the West Side continue to be plagued by traffic congestion as a result of construction along I-10 and Paisano. El Paso Police have a message for drivers: Don’t block the box! Even with a green light, if the intersection ahead of you has not yet cleared, stop until it clears before you proceed.

A man who El Paso police say was driving drunk Tuesday night crashed into a construction vehicle that was attempting to close the freeway. Police said 53-year-old Vicente Vasquez Jr. was driving a silver Chevrolet Silverado in the westbound lanes of I-10 around 10 p.m. when he hit a construction vehicle that was closing the

A jury found Dona Ana County Treasurer David Gutierrez guilty of gross immorality. Gutierrez, who took the stand in his own defense Wednesday, will be removed from office a month before his term ends. Gutierrez is accused of offering Olivia Nunez, one of his former employees, $1,000 to have sex with him. The incident allegedly

“Both of my children’s childhoods were stolen,” Lara Morales told ABC-7, as she watches her son playing with the family dog. “Shawn was 8, and Ryan was 3 when we started this journey, and it just hasn’t gone away for us.” Lara is talking about the time she learned her son, Ryan, was diagnosed with

Federal immigration officials say they are opening a second temporary holding facility on the Texas border to deal with a surge in arrivals of families and unaccompanied children fleeing violence and poverty in Central America. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release emailed Wednesday that temporary shelters at the international bridge in

Congressman Beto O’Rourke said Wednesday he is disappointed Congressman Tim Ryan “did not prevail” in his effort to unseat Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the Democratic leader in the U.S. House. House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader. The secret ballot vote was 134-63, the Associated Press reports. “We need change in the Democratic caucus.

While city council continues to push the Multipurpose Cultural and Performing Arts Center forward, groups and residents opposed to the Downtown arena site are concerned about what will happen to the people right next to the proposed site. The City of El Paso has put out a map showing the specific area where the arena

The City has released a handful of emails related to the phishing scam that resulted in the misdirection $3.2 million in funds, most of it related to the streetcar project. The City said it redacted the names of its employee and that of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority’s due to the ongoing investigation, although

Five families from Guatemala arrived at the Robert Bacon Seminary Monday. Volunteers at the seminary are expecting 80 immigrants to arrive in the next couple of days, all from Central America. A man named Carlos told ABC-7 he came to the border all the way from Guatemala after he and his wife were threatened with

It’s going to be another busy day on the roads. Here’s what you need to know. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Lane closure on I-10 East between Mesa and Resler 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Alternating lane closures on Transmountain in both directions, between I-10 and US-54. 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. (Wednesday

Two Fort Bliss soldiers are out on bond after pleading guilty to conspiracy-related human smuggling counts. Prosecutors say Marco Antonio Nava Jr. and Joseph Edmond Cleveland tried to smuggle two immigrants through a border checkpoint near Corpus Christi in June. Investigators say Nava and Cleveland tried to drive through the Falfurrias checkpoint with two men

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has a plan to alleviate the nuisance of dust storms along US Route 180. The state’s transportation department says blowing dust has often caused road closures and crashes. To fix this problem, the state says it plans to install netting and vegetation on a stretch of the highway just

There will soon be a new attraction at the El Paso Zoo. The zoo is adding a 36 foot carousel. Some of the details were revealed at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The attraction is expected to open in the spring of 2018. and will feature endangered species rather than traditional carousel horses. The ride is

The City of El Paso reports that it’s having trouble reaching certain property owners within the proposed footprint of the downtown arena. The city wants to acquire 21 properties, but says they are having a difficult time reaching the owners of seven of them. So far, city staffers say they have tried reaching them by

CLICK HERE TO STREAM NOW Good Morning El Paso! It’s a cold one out there this morning after the first freeze of the winter came to the borderland overnight. We are tracking your headlines this morning including the latest from ND as the protesters say they’re in for long-haul despite orders to evacuate by Dec.

EL PASO, Texas – It’s been a good week so far for UTEP running back Aaron Jones. He has been named the Earl Campbell/Tyler Rose National Player of the Week after rushing for 301 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday against North Texas. This award comes on the heels of Jones being named Conference USA’s

‘Tis the season for winter coats and blankets, but not every has the money or the means to stay warm in the cold. The Extreme Weather Task Force hands out blankets when temperatures get cold. If you know of a family or person in need you can call 2-1-1 and they will be put on

The trial to remove embattled Doña Ana County Treasurer David Gutierrez from office is underway after a jury was selected Tuesday morning. In March, a grand jury formally accused Gutierrez of “Corruption in Office or Gross Immorality by a Public Official.” If found guilty, Gutierrez would be immediately removed from office, even though his term

A fire that erupted on the 100 block of San Marcial destroyed two buildings, resulting in estimated damage of $400,000, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 3:54 a.m. Crews arriving at the scene found two buildings fully engulfed in flames, one at the 100 block of N. Piedras St., and the other at

Businessman Billy Abraham, released from prison Monday after serving a sentence for running over a man and failing to render aid, is among those who own property in the Downtown arena footprint, Jose Carlos Villalva, the city’s real estate manager, said. City Council Tuesday received update on the process to acquire properties and relocate people

ABC-7 is proud to be a part of El Paso’s 101st tree lighting ceremony which returns to the San Jacinto Plaza Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. This year marks the first time in three years the city’s Celebration of Lights and Parade will be centered around the plaza. Years of construction delays forced the city to

ABC-7 got an update Tuesday on two Downtown buildings owned by Billy Abraham, who was released from prison on Monday after serving two years for a 2010 drunk driving incident in which a man was killed and he failed to render air. The buildings, previously deemed unsafe for occupancy, are the American Furniture building at

The Borderland will see a brief spat of freezing temperatures tonight and tomorrow. With the cold weather in the forecast, you’ll want to remember the 3 P’s: Pets, Plants, and Pipes. If you have an outside dog or cat, bring them inside. Pets usually shiver to keep warm, so keep an eye out. Make sure

IDEA Charter school is expanding to El Paso with at least two locations. IDEA already has locations in South Texas, San Antonio, and Austin. Its website reveals an expansion into El Paso and Baton Rouge, LA. IDEA currently operate 51 schools, but plans to expand that number to 173 by the year 2022. IDEA has

It’s going to be another busy night on the roads. Here’s what you need to know. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Lane closure on I-10 East between Mesa and Resler 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Alternating lane closures on Transmountain in both directions, between I-10 and US-54. – Loop 375 South lane closure