Month: August 2017

While the economy in Texas has boomed over the last 20 years, along the border with Mexico about a half million people live in clusters of cinderblock dwellings, home-built shacks, dilapidated trailers and small houses. Texas has more than 2,300 of these communities known as colonias, the Spanish word for “colony.” For decades, the villages

Las Cruces Police charged a driver accused of carrying a loaded handgun in his infant’s car seat with child abuse. Thomas Adrian Brown, 22, of the 1800 block of Sexton Street, is charged with a third-degree felony count of child abuse and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. On Aug. 9,

An El Paso man convicted of killing his mother goes on trial in Arizona Thursday for crimes he allegedly committed in Phoenix more than 10 years ago. Maricopa County court records show 37-year-old David Marmolejo faces 16 counts of sexual assault, five counts of kidnapping and aggravated assault, four counts of armed robbery and two

North Korea has announced a detailed plan to launch a salvo of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers. If carried out, it would be the North’s most provocative missile launch to date. The announcement Thursday warned that the North is finalizing a plan

FACEAPP gained popularity earlier this year from turning frowns into smiles and young faces into older versions. CNN reports a new feature – an “ethnicity filter” – quickly angered users. Selfies could be changed to “Black,” “Indian” and “Asian.” Some called the update “disturbing” and “incredibly racist.” Users said the filter has since been removed,

How long is too long to wait for help after calling 911? A Dona Ana County man said he waited more than an hour after two dogs attacked him and his pets, and he wants to warn people about his experience. In the 911 call, Kershaw told the dispatcher two pit bulls entered his yard

A man has been sentenced to 50 years for shooting a man to death during a drug deal. Court records confirm that Alan Rodriguez pleaded guilty to murdering Frank Christopher Hernandez, 30, inside his Northeast El Paso apartment on Sept. 21, 2016. According to ABC-7 archives, El Paso police said Rodriguez, who was 20 at

On Thursday, the Governor’s Small Business Forum will be held to bring local entrepreneurs and small business owners together to provide them with tools to thrive in a fast-paced economy. One of the attendees will be the manager of Tortilleria Cuauhtemoc who is attending for the first time. “It will be a new experience for

I-10 East closed at Sunland Park I-10 West closed at Viscount Paisano closed from Supr 1966 to San Antonio Day Time Closures: 9am-3pm I-10 right lane closed from Sunland Park to Buena vista El Paso Street car closures: Long term closures Paisano Drive closed to traffic between Chihuahua street and El Paso. Pasiano Drive closed

The Ysleta Independent School District approved a 1.5-cent tax-rate decrease for 2017 during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The 2017 tax rate of $1.46 per $100 of home valuation is a decrease from the $1.475 rate from 2016. “We initially predicted we would have to increase the property tax rate significantly to fund a $430.5

The contestants in the dunk challenge and three-point shootout are lined up for Saturday’s UTEP Basketball Preseason Preview. Fans can get a first look at the 2017-18 Miners, with proceeds helping fund the team’s trip to Costa Rica next week. General admission tickets are $10 and are available by visiting the UTEP Ticket Center or

She’s a little taller than five feet and barely weighs more than a jockey, but her strength and dedication have garnered national attention. Ever since she was a teen, Tawnee Leonardo’s dream was to be an American Ninja Warrior. She got her shot. Tawnee’s a mild mannered P.E. coach teaching her students the importance of

David Valles has lived at the corner of La Placita Ave. and Villa Hermosa Dr. for almost 30 years. Valles said his once calm and quiet neighborhood is now too loud. That’s because just a couple of feet away from his house is a full-blown construction site. To make matters worse, his driveway is blocked

A leader of the Paso Del Sur group opposing building an arena in the Duranguito neighborhood has called out a consultant hired by the Paso Del Norte group for advice he offered during the 2012 Quality of Life bond process. El Paso historian David Romo says sports consultant Rick Horrow is to blame for the

For the first time, U.S. lottery players will have a choice of games offering jackpots topping $300 million. In the seven years since all U.S. lotteries began selling both Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, both games have never offered prizes so large at the same time. The jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing is

Detectives are investigating the murder of an 18-year-old man whose body was found dumped in Mesilla last week, a spokeswoman with the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. “This was an 18-year-old man who had a mother,” said Kelly Jameson, a spokeswoman for the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office. “He has a mother that very

A federal judge has thrown out Texas’ efforts to have a new “sanctuary cities” ban declared constitutional before the law takes effect in September. The ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks of Austin is a victory for Texas’ largest cities that are suing to block the immigration crackdown signed by Republican Gov. Greg

Frito-Lay is getting in on New York City’s restaurant week by opening a pop-up eatery with a menu full of Cheetos-themed cuisine. The Spotted Cheetah opens its doors in lower Manhattan for just three days next week. Some of the dishes on the three-course menu created by chef Anne Burrell include Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles,

The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County have filed a federal lawsuit against the United States, the United States Department of Defense and the National Guard Bureau seeking damages and declaratory relief relating to contaminated groundwater. In the complaint, filed Aug. 8 in the United States District Court for the District of New

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are allowing an immigrant mother facing deportation to Mexico to stay in the U.S. for another six months while her daughter is treated for cancer at a Texas children’s hospital. ICE officials told The El Paso Times that this is the third permit they’ve granted Maria Elena de Loera

An animal rights group is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for shootings of cattle in the Carlsbad area of southeastern New Mexico. The reward offered by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals follows the announcement by the Eddy

The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority voted Tuesday afternoon to remove the tolls from the Cesar Chavez and Border Highway effective midnight. “I appreciate the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority leadership and the current Texas Transportation Commission for working with me to make this change. This is a win-win for Everyone!” State Representative Joe Pickett

Police commanders in Houston say order numbers taken from a popular Texas fast-food restaurant cannot be used to highlight evidence at crime scenes. Officers are not allowed to use the distinctive orange-colored, tent-shaped numbers Whataburger customers receive so that orders can be brought to their tables. Police spokeswoman Jodi Silva says there were concerns use

Putting a face on the victims of drunk driving. That’s what a new campaign launched by the Texas Department of Transportation aims to do. It’s part of the “Faces of Drunk Driving campaign” and the goal is to decrease alcohol-related crashes and save lives. ABC-7 spoke with two sisters who lost their brother after he

The El Paso Zoo invites the public to the zoo to take advantage of a number of specials, including “$3 Thursdays” during August. For every purchase of a $12 regular-priced adult ticket, one child’s ticket can be purchased for only $3 (regular price $7.50) each Thursday in August. In addition, guests receive free refills all

Take a seat unicorn frappuccino, there’s a new drink in town. Starbucks begins selling a horchata almond milk frappuccino across the US and Canada Tuesday. Horchata is a classic milk drink typically spiced with cinnamon and vanilla that’s popular in Mexico and Central America. Starbuck’s version is an icy blend of almond milk, sweet cinnamon

A national physicians’ group has launched an advertising campaign criticizing a Fort Worth hospital for housing a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant. The Washington, D.C.-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has placed ads on public buses that target John Peter Smith Hospital by saying, “Your heart’s not lovin’ those cheeseburgers.” The hospital has had a McDonald’s since

Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and a well-known norteno band leader are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization, the United States Treasury announced Wednesday. The Treasury said in a statement that it will also sanction 43 entities in Mexico, including a soccer team and casino. The sanctions

Scientists have named a prehistoric crocodile described as “one of the nastiest sea creatures to have ever inhabited the earth” after late Motorhead frontman and British heavy metal icon Lemmy Kilmister. London’s Natural History Museum says the fossil of what’s now known as Lemmysuchus Obtusidens was dug up in England in the early 20th century

The El Paso Police Department’s Northeast Tactical unit has arrested and charged a woman withCriminal Attempt Burglary of a Building after an early morning case at Northeast El Paso Self Storage. Northeast officers responded to a subject disturbing call on Friday, July 21 at the Armadillo Storage between 5 and 6 A.M. The investigation revealed