Month: November 2018

Democratic Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham has won election as governor of New Mexico to succeed a two-term Republican amid simmering conflicts over struggling public schools and high poverty rates. The reins of state government will pass from one Latina to another as termed-out Gov. Susana Martinez leaves office. Lujan Grisham has been a leading critic

Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has been re-elected in a three-way race against a Republican political newcomer and a Libertarian former governor. The 47-year-old engineer and former Congressman won a second term, finishing ahead of construction contractor Mick Rich and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. Heinrich’s victory further solidifies Democratic control over the state’s

Texas is sending its first Hispanic women to Congress, with Democrats in Houston and El Paso both earning that trailblazing distinction during the same electoral cycle. State Sen. Sylvia Garcia won a heavily Hispanic district in Houston, replacing retiring Democratic Rep. Gene Green, who remained popular representing the area for decades despite being a self-described

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has won a second term after an uneventful race against Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez. Abbott’s re-election was seldom in doubt. Republicans have won every governor’s race in Texas since 1994, starting with George W. Bush and continuing with Rick Perry and now Abbott. Governor Greg Abbott released a statement following

Rental cars and hotel rooms are sold out after Congressman Beto O’Rourke returns home to El Paso for election night. Dozens of media outlets and O’Rourke supporters from all over America and the world are parked outside the Chihuahua’s stadium. O’Rourke will be having his election night watch party at Southwest University stadium Tuesday night

A 27-year-old Texas man pleaded guilty to participating in the theft of 650 guns from a UPS trailer in Springfield. Quinton Haywood, of Glenn Heights, Texas, admitted to aiding and abetting others to steal the firearms in October 2017. Haywood and others stole the guns and other cargo from a trailer at a UPS parking

A San Elizario man is dead following a two vehicle collision that occurred overnight on November 5th, 2018. 21 year-old Carlos Valenzuela died of his injuries following the collision that took place at I-10 East Exit 34B. According to the El Paso Police Department, Valenzuela was transported to Del Sol Medical Center in critical after

President Donald Trump was a dominant force in the 2018 midterm elections as attitudes toward the polarizing leader influenced the decisions of more than 6 in 10 voters. Nearly 40 percent of voters cast their ballots to express opposition to the president, according to AP VoteCast, a national survey of the electorate, while about 25

A Las Cruces woman was arrested after an argument with her boyfriend ended when the woman allegedly stabbed the man’s hand. 28 year-old Sarah Hernandez is charged with one count of aggravated battery against a household member and a misdemeanor count of battery against a household member, following the incident that took place in the

As people throughout the state of Texas and America line up to cast their votes in the 2018 midterm elections, some voters are already facing some issues at their voting stations. ABC Houston affiliate KTRK-TV reports of a confrontation that turned physical between a voter and an assistant election judge in Harrison County polling location

Voters headed to the polls may have had limited knowledge about the El Paso City Council candidates, and could have selected a contender based on name recognition, according to ABC-7’s exclusive election analyst Bob Moore. District 8: The Arena In June 2017, Cecilia “Cissy” Lizarraga won 55 percent of the 3,310 votes cast and currently

A bankruptcy judge announced the winning bids for eleven buildings owned by El Paso businessman William “Billy” Abraham Tuesday afternoon. All eleven buildings owned by Abraham sold for more than $10 million. Bidding on the buildings started Tuesday morning after Abraham provided the bankruptcy court with evidence he said proved he was able to provide

A Bangladeshi immigrant who set off a pipe bomb in New York City’s busiest subway station at rush hour was convicted Tuesday of terrorism charges. The verdict against Akayed Ullah was returned in Manhattan federal court after a trial in which the defense maintained that he intended to kill only himself last Dec. 11. Nobody

Beto O’Rourke has already used his once-longshot Texas Senate run to become a national Democratic phenomenon, shatter fundraising records and set off whispers that he could be a credible 2020 White House contender. But will it be enough to upset – or even stay close to – incumbent Republican Ted Cruz in a state as

Jose Gonzalez, 58, died from injuries he sustained after being involved in a two vehicle accident that happened on October 5th. According to police reports, a 2014 Chevy Equinox, which was being driven by 39-year-old Jose Gonzalez Jr, was traveling southbound on Bartlett when it was hit by a 2017 Toyota Yaris that was being

El Paso police have identified the man who was struck and killed in a crash involving three vehicles Sunday night. According to police, Jose Reza Moreno, 66, was attempting to cross Cotton street at an undesignated area without yielding to oncoming traffic. A vehicle struck Moreno as he attempted to cross the street and two

There is a crash on I-10 East and Sunland Park that is creating a delay. Drivers should take Mesa, Paisano, or Resler to avoid this area. No injuries reported.

El Paso’s congressman has voted in his race to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz, (R) Texas. Democrat Rep. Beto O’Rourke was accompanied by his wife and three children as he walked into the Rio Grande campus of El Paso Community College near Downtown El Paso minutes after the polls opened on Election Day. Minutes later, he

A water main broke Tuesday morning in the Lower Valley, leaving hundreds of customers without power, according to El Paso Water. Authorities closed Mellon Dr. as crews worked on the 500 block of Zaragoza Road south of North Loop Drive. Officials say the broken water main is large so they cannot give an estimated time

El Paso Police responded to a serious crash on I-10 East near Loop 375 Monday night. It forced the closure of all lanes for a few hours as authorities investigated, but the freeway was opened again Tuesday at around 2 a.m. Police tweeted two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Authorities haven’t

If you are among the voters who still have to cast a ballot for the 2018 Midterm Elections, there are 180 locations to do that in El Paso County. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The list of sites includes elementary, middle and high schools. Plus,

U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) often touts the fact that he’s visited all 254 counties during his campaign. On the eve of Election Day, O’Rourke was in El Paso County, speaking to a crowd of hundreds at UTEP. “I feel really good about the campaign that we’re running,” O’Rourke said. “We will need to see

Today coach Dimel held his weekly press conference. Coach seems to want to ride the momentum of that badly needed win last weekend and then carry it over to this up coming weekend when they play a tough Middle Tennessee team. After last weeks win coach believes the team needs to carry over the momentum

The UTEP Miner Basketball team plays the University of Texas Permian Basin tomorrow to start the season. In that game they will have only one senior…. on the whole team, Paul Thomas. The Miners though have been getting their hands dirty. Coach Terry’s blue collar attitude keeps UTEP focused on the task at hand. Returning

As the Texas senate race between Beto O’Rourke and Ted Cruz approaches its finale on November 6th, Americans throughout the country are not the only people eager to see the results come election night. From the mountainous countryside of Germany, vast plains of China, and cultural streets of France, the Texas senate race has captured

It’s no secret health care is expensive, but you can reduce the costs if you know where to look. At KVIA.COM we’ve provided some cost comparisons for the top 20 inpatient and outpatient procedures at each of the major hospitals in the area. Just like shopping at the mall or online, you’ll find that some

After months of testing, the El Paso Streetcar is set to be open to the public Friday at 5 p.m. Sun Metro will be having a launch event downtown at Cleveland Square at 11 a.m. Sun Metro’s Director Jay Banasiak told ABC-7 about four or five streetcars will be running on friday. The streetcar will

One day before New Mexico’s midterm election, the two candidates vying for governor say they’re not concerned about early polling numbers. “I really don’t look at the polls much,” said Congressman Steve Pearce, the Republican candidate for governor. “I will tell you on the streets that I’ve got people working for me.” “The way that

His shadow hanging over midterm elections that will determine the future of his administration, President Donald Trump used his final pitch Monday to ask voters to help preserve “fragile” GOP victories that could be erased by Democratic gains in Congress. With the months-long fight serving as a testing ground for his nationalist appeals and the

​​​​A Pennsylvania mother has been charged with killing her 5-year-old daughter by pushing her down a set of stairs onto a concrete landing on Halloween. Ciara Robinson, a 25-year-old home health aide, faces charges including third-degree murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault and child endangerment, prosecutors in Chester County said Monday. Police and emergency responders were called