Month: March 2019

El Paso-area lawmakers are urging U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to reach out to concerned students ahead of the final vote on her nomination as the next president at the University of Texas at El Paso. Wilson announced earlier this month that she was resigning as soon as her new position is finalized, but

Several asylum seekers who are being forced to wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S. immigration court told a judge Tuesday that they are afraid to return to Mexico as they await their next hearing – a development that introduces a new wrinkle to a major U.S. policy shift. The seven cases being

ABC-7 is getting a better idea of where Democratic Presidential Hopeful Beto O’Rourke will likely hold his March 30th campaign rally in El Paso. When O’Rourke announced he was running for president during a visit to Iowa, he promised a rally in Downtown El Paso. ABC-7 has been in contact with the City’s “One Stop

A group of about five subcontractors told El Paso City Council Tuesday that although the Marriott Courtyard downtown hotel was completed, they have yet to be paid for the work they did. The group told city leaders they are owed nearly $4-million. Rick Barraza and his wife have owned Code Electric for almost 30 years.

Closing arguments are underway in a packed courtroom for the murder trial of the man accused of killing a former KLAQ DJ. Leonel Hernandez is accused of shooting and killing Richard Madrigal inside Madrigal’s apartment in 2016. The prosecution painted a picture of a jealous Hernandez killing Madrigal after Hernandez’s girlfriend spent the night at

El Paso Police are investigating a shooting in the Segundo Barrio that left one person with life-threatening wounds. An El Paso Police spokesman said a person was shot outside the Mexican Consulate and ran inside the consulate for help. The shooting happened at about 4 p.m. A person who witnessed the shooting followed the shooter

Sheriff Richard D. Wiles and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a community meeting tonight to give residents tips on crime prevention. The meeting is open to the community and will discuss crimes such as vehicle theft, and identity theft. Community members will also have the opportunity to ask questions or raise issues

An 8-point jump in support for California Sen. Kamala Harris stands out in a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS that shows a field of four in double digits in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. Former Vice President Joe Biden (28%) and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (20%) continue to hold the top

Border Patrol agents in El Paso apprehended two large groups of undocumented immigrants consisting of more than 400 people during a five minute span, federal officials said Tuesday. The two groups primarily consisted of Central American families and unaccompanied juveniles. At about 2:45 a.m. on March 19, 2019, agents encountered the first group consisting of

The alleged hit-and-run driver accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in West El Paso allegedly told police she drove away without stopping to help because “she freaked out” and did not have a driver’s license, a criminal complaint states. Police said Angela Marie Kirscheman, 31, is the driver of the 2011 Dodge Journey that

Police say a driver for a ride-hailing service shot and killed a passenger along Interstate 25 in Albuquerque. Albuquerque police say 27-year-old James Porter and a friend had gotten into a confrontation with the driver after they called for a ride Sunday. Police officers were called to the roadside shortly before 6 p.m. and found

Former U.S. representative and presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke says “there’s a lot of wisdom” in scrapping the Electoral College system because it puts some states out of play in presidential elections. O’Rourke made the comments Tuesday after speaking to a college-campus crowd of hundreds in Pennsylvania, a late-voting state that may yet play a role

Bernie Sanders spent much of 2016 talking of revolution. In 2019, he’s turned to a subject that’s a bit more pragmatic: electability. As he revs up his second presidential campaign, the Vermont senator and his supporters are putting his case for winning the general election at the center of the argument. The emphasis is meant

Former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke is making a big impression in Pennsylvania, a late-voting state that may yet play a role in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary contest. O’Rourke spoke Tuesday for 50 minutes to a crowd of hundreds in a Penn State auditorium, promising a grassroots campaign and taking questions, including one accusing

New Mexico State Police say four teenage runaways have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery west of Santa Rosa and could be involved in crimes in other states. They say the four teens were arrested Friday night after a traffic stop on Interstate 40. Police say the juveniles were in a vehicle seen

A police report obtained by ABC-7 reveals the 7-Eleven clerk shot and killed last month lived right next door to the man who allegedly murdered him. ABC-7 has also learned the victim’s family has retained an attorney. On February 20, 2019, 25-year-old Arbin Iglesias was shot and killed while working the overnight shift alone at

Customs and Border Protection officials said a 40-year-old Mexican man died Monday morning at Las Palmas Medical Center, a day after being apprehended by Border Patrol agents. Agents apprehended the man near the Bridge of the Americas. Officials said the man was evaluated by medical personnel at the Border Patrol’s processing center near the Paso

As millions of Americans prepare to let loose for spring break, new tips are being released on how vacationers can keep themselves safe. Many pitfalls are easy to miss, like the extreme health risks a person takes on when they mix alcohol consumption with hot tubing. Health experts have cited a jump in drunk driving

Fort Bliss is hosting a job fair on Thursday with more than 35 companies expected to be in attendance. Military personnel, reserve members, National Guard members, and veteran spouses are all invited to attend. The job fair will be from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Centennial Banquet Center located at 11199 Sergeant E.

Many students across the borderland are enjoying spring break this week. For parents, trying to keep their child busy throughout the week can be a struggle, but The El Paso Public Library is offering free events this week to help ease the stress for parents. Annabel Alicea decided to hop on the city bus this

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wants marijuana legalization back on the agenda for the next legislative session. Lujan Grisham said Saturday that next year’s limited 30-day legislative session will include marijuana reform proposals. This year’s session ended Saturday at noon. John Arthur Smith, New Mexico Senator, told ABC-7 the sponsers for marijuana sales at

The Pentagon sent a 20-page list of military construction projects to Congress on Monday that might be slashed to pay for President Donald Trump’s wall along the Mexican border. Democrats expressed hope that by knowing which local projects could be targeted, lawmakers would be likelier to override Trump’s veto of a measure aimed at preventing

The UTEP student facing child porn charges allegedly stored hundreds of child porn images and videos in a Dropbox account, including a video featuring a girl and a dog, a criminal complaint affidavit obtained by ABC-7 states. 22-year-old Franklin Turza – a.k.a. Franklin Brehn – was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on

The UTEP student facing child porn charges allegedly stored hundreds of child porn images and videos in a Dropbox account, including a video featuring a girl and a dog, a criminal complaint affidavit obtained by ABC-7 states. 22-year-old Franklin Turza – a.k.a. Franklin Brehn – was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on

The Neon Desert Music Festival announced a change of venue for the 2019 two-day event. Organizers said the move from San Jacinto Plaza to 300 N. Kansas St., at the intersection of Texas Avenue, was to “provide more viewing space” giving fans a better experience. “This site allows us to stay downtown, keep the streetcar

New guidelines recommend against taking daily low-dose aspirin to prevent strokes and heart attacks in healthy, older adults.The age-old approach is no longer recommended for older adults who do not have a high risk of heart disease — or who already have it.The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association announced the new

The NMSU Aggies were selected Monday to compete in the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Aggies are playing Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. MT on Saturday in a game scheduled to air on ESPN2. NMSU was given a 14-seed while Iowa State is the number three seed in their region. The game will be

The El Paso Chihuahuas will change their name to the El Paso Margaritas for a limited series of games this season. The team has unveiled a specialty logo and uniforms that are part of the league’s “Copa de la Diversion” (Fun Cup) series of games. According to the Minor League Baseball site, margaritas hold a

After weeks of hype, former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke swung through Iowa for the first time and strode into the presidential race to larger crowds and more media attention than most others in the already crowded 2020 Democratic field. Until recently, O’Rourke was a little-known El Paso congressman whose views weren’t well known. His campaign

Austin’s police chief is pledging more security for the city’s entertainment district following multiple shootings over the weekend as the South by Southwest Festival drew to a close. Austin officers responded to three separate shootings starting Saturday morning that occurred within a four-hour span, sending five people to the hospital, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Two