Month: April 2018

There are a couple of opportunities to nail a new job at hiring fairs Wednesday and Thursday. El Paso Community College is holding a job fair Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held at the Valle Verde Campus Student Services Center 1st floor. It’s open to students and the general public

The nominations for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards are out and an El Pasoan is on the list. Khalid scored five nominations in the categories of Top New Artist, Top R & B Artist, Best Album, Best Song and Top R & B Male Artist. At 19, the Americas High School graduate is receiving critical

Texas teens who have gone through the foster care system are almost five times more likely to become pregnant compared to other Texas teens, according to a new report by Texans Care for Children. This newly released report comes as state officials and residents are working to improve Texas’ foster care system. The report is

The Chihuahuas held off a late rally by the Reno Aces Tuesday night to secure a 5-3 win in the first game of their extended road trip. El Paso led 5-1 entering the bottom of the ninth inning but surrendered two runs to make things interesting. The Chihuahuas were eventually able to hold off the

Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced that the application process has begun for UTEP Athletics’ inaugural Fan Council. “During our Town Hall meetings this spring, we have gotten tremendous feedback on how we can make our fan experience better,” Senter said. “The primary purpose of the Fan Council will be to continue evaluating game day

In a special meeting Tuesday, El Paso Independent School board members discussed an audit related to a possible conflict of interest involving board member Susie Byrd. In February, the El Paso Independent School Board voted to hire an external auditor to determine whether Susie Byrd had a conflict of interest, since she was the campaign

Family, friends and community leaders are mourning the death of a bank executive on a Southwest Airlines jet that blew an engine as she was flying home from a business trip to New York. Jennifer Riordan, a mother of two, was well known in New Mexico, where she had built a career over more than

East El Paso is seeing rapid growth, both in the number of residents and businesses. But City Rep. Michiel Noe is worried the city is not keeping up with that growth. “It is developing very rapidly and in my opinion not quite in control. The traffic is steadily getting worse. And we don’t seem to

A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department said crews responded to a fire on the 12000 block of Montana Avenue, which is a Burger King Restaurant. The fire happened just after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Crews were able to put out the flames around 6:45 p.m. Officials said no injuries are reported at this time.

Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday. She was 92. Family spokesman Jim McGrath confirmed the death in a statement. The cause wasn’t immediately known. Mrs. Bush brought a grandmotherly style to buttoned-down

A Southwest Airlines jet blew an engine at 32,000 feet and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window, setting off a desperate scramble by passengers to save a woman from getting sucked out. One person died and seven others were injured. Passengers dragged the unidentified woman back in as the sudden decompression of the

City Council handed El Paso Police Department keys to more than a dozen new patrol cars at Tuesday’s Council meeting. The delivery of the units is part of the Council’s efforts to replace 300 patrol units within a two-year period. The City released a video which highlights the new patrol cars. Follow the link below

Saul Quintana was on trial Tuesday morning for allegedly driving drunk and killing his passenger, Javier Ruvalcaba, back in February of 2017 and leaving the scene of the crash. Police say Quintana allegedly drove straight into a turn-only lane, striking another vehicle leading to the fiery crash. At the time of the crash, witnesses say

Police arrested a Las Cruces man and woman accused of being two of the five suspects who helped robbed a vehicle at gun point Friday at a parking lot. Quiant Kelley, 23, and 19-year-old Brittnie Aldon-Pitts were arrested on warrants Monday morning in Alamogordo. Three other suspects connected to the incident remain at large. Police

Several agencies from across the Borderland came together on Tuesday for the annual Border Safety Initiative. It’s the 21st year of the initiative that aims to educate the public about the dangers of crossing the border, especially in remote areas with dangerous terrain. “Sadly every year people die while trying to cross into the United

Several agencies from across the Borderland came together on Tuesday for the annual Border Safety Initiative. It’s the 21st year of the initiative that aims to educate the public about the dangers of crossing the border, especially in remote areas with dangerous terrain. “Sadly every year people die while trying to cross into the United

El Paso Police say a man who was involved in a hit and run crash in West El Paso died at the hospital after being involved in a struggle and “medical episode.” Police identified the man as 29-year-old Kevin McCarthy. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning on I-10 and Executive at the off

Editor’s note: ABC-7 incorrectly reported that Kari Mitchell said “It’s highly inappropriate for the chancellor to be involved in the transitioning of guards.” She actually said “It’s highly appropriate.” We sincerely apologize for the error. The chairwoman of New Mexico State’s Board of Regents confirmed Chancellor Garrey Carruthers will not be involved in the process

Stormy Daniels injected fresh drama into the sensational story of a president, a fixer and a porn star on Tuesday, releasing an artist’s sketch of a man she says threatened her in a Las Vegas parking lot to stay quiet about her sexual tryst with Donald Trump. The adult film actress unveiled the image on

Ever wanted to learn how to golf? Well you’re in luck! National Golf Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 25, and Topgolf is celebrating by offering complimentary golf lessons at 37 venues across the United States, El Paso is one of those venues. Any guest who visits Topgolf El Paso on April 25 from

One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Monday night in Northeast El Paso, according to police. It happened before midnight on the 3500 block of Keltner Avenue. Authorities haven’t said if they made any arrests or what led to the shooting. ABC-7 is working to learn more. We’ll update you on air

The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, and while you’re waiting on your refund criminals are chomping at the bit to bamboozle you out of your tax return. The Internal Revenue Service sent a warning to the public about aggressive calls circulating during tax scam season. “You will be taken under custody by local

They like big mutts and they cannot lie. That’s the message of El Paso Animal Services’ new adoption event which will reduce adoption rates for dogs over 20 pounds. The center released a new video promoting the event. Animal Services will have free adoptions for the first 90 pets for all large-breed dogs over 20

The El Paso Electric website is no longer reflecting that there is a power outage in East El Paso. The utility’s website had shown an outage near Yarbrough Drive and Edgemere Boulevard around 7:30 p.m. According to the utility’s outage map, 164 customers were without power. El Paso Electric spokesman George De La Torre said

The city of El Paso’s tax-supported debt has surpassed $2 billion, that’s according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. And with some 2012 Quality of Life bond projects coming in over budget, the Bond Overview Advisory Committee is keeping a close eye on how city officials are spending taxpayer money. At a committee meeting on Monday,

The Chihuahuas battled back from multiple deficits but were not able to overcome an 11th inning onslaught in a 9-6 loss to Las Vegas Monday. The teams entered extra innings tied at five, but the 51s used a pair of RBI singles and a two-run double to seize control in the 11th. The Chihuahuas were

Sunday, there were numerous events happening in downtown El Paso, all in the same spot. With thousands of people gathering in the same place, there was a lot of congestion as drivers tried to find a place to park. The El Paso Chihuahuas game at Southwest University Park, the El Paso Comic Con at the

El Paso city council will soon decide what to do with Cohen Stadium. Council was briefed on the master plan for the Reimagining Cohen project on Monday. Council also got to see what residents are calling for to redevelop the site. “I’m absolutely ecstatic about it,” District 4 city representative Sam Morgan said. “The concept

The value of properties across El Paso County is going up this year by around seven percent. But, Mayor Dee Margo believes properties still aren’t being appraised accurately. He has questioned the way the Central Appraisal District (CAD) measures the value of properties. Margo believes the sale price of a property is way higher than

El Paso Spring Fair: When: April 12, 2018 – April 29, 2018 Time: Hours vary Where: Cohen Stadium, 9700 Galveston St. Admission: Adult Tickets (13-59) $10 (Saturday + Sunday) ;$5 (Monday – Friday) Senior (60+) $5 (Everyday) Military $5 (Everyday, with Military ID) Youth Tickets (5-12) $5 (Everyday) Children (0-4) FREE Click here for more