Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 after many happy years of living in Shaker Heights and finally at Judson Park retirement community Tennessee she chose Pine Manor and then Smith College for her college experience There she met her beloved husband Bruce Fabens and they spent most of their married life in Cleveland Her Junior League commitments and volunteer work centered around Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital where she served for many years on their Board St Paul's Episcopal Church was an important part of their family life Having married a sailor Ann and Bruce cruised extensively on their various sail and motor boats In the winter they enjoyed skiing throughout the US and Canada and Frank Fabens (Gloria Albetta) who all have had successful careers into their adulthood Her nine grandchildren have given her so much pleasure: Sam Fabens (Julia) Isabella Fabens and Gabriel Fabens (Maya Lomeli),including the many happy vacations they shared together Ruby and Willa will know of her as they grow up Ann wanted to connect with everyone in the room She knew how to engage with people in a way that made them want to share their lives in conversation with her always making space for family and friends Whenever you mentioned Ann’s name people always shared a meaningful experience they had with her It seemed to her grandchildren that wherever they traveled Ann will be sorely missed by her family and friends Donations may be made in her name to UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital (www.uhhospitals.org/rainbow/about/giving-to-uh-rainbow) or to St A Funeral Service will be held at St Paul’s Episcopal Church on May 10 2025 at 11:00 am with a reception to follow Click to watch Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Wind gusts of 30+ mph along with afternoon and evening blowing dust, could reduce visibility. Weather Maps RadarFabens man arrested for repeat family violence Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Deputies from the Peter J Herrera Patrol Station arrested Cesar Garcia Thursday following an investigation into allegations of family violence Garcias was arrested at the 400 block of Cima deputies discovered that Garcia had a prior charge for assault and family violence within the past year and had violated the conditions of his Personal Recognizance Bond Garcia was charged with Violation of Certain Court Orders or Conditions of Bond and Continuous Violence Against the Family He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility RECOMMENDED: Texas troopers on the hunt for gang member after high-speed chase near Canutillo Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in an overnight shooting in Fabens, an El Paso County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said Aaron Villa died at an El Paso hospital on Thursday, March 20, in a homicide case being investigated by sheriff's detectives with the Major Crimes Unit and crime-scene investigators and the Texas Rangers sheriff's spokesperson Priscilla Contreras said Courts: 'Senseless act of violence': El Paso man gets 50 years in murder outside oyster bar sheriff's patrol deputies were dispatched to a report of shots fired and an aggravated assault at a home in the 100 block of Mezcla Street deputies arrived at the scene and found Villa with multiple gunshot wounds Emergency medical aid was provided and Villa was rushed to Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso Homicides 2025: El Paso police ID man killed in shooting at large gathering on Setting Sun Drive An investigation continues and no arrests have been announced "If the community has any tips (or) leads reference this murder please contact the Sheriff's Office We believe this is an isolated incident," Sheriff Oscar Ugarte said in a video statement The El Paso County Sheriff's Office nonemergency number is 915-832-4408 Daniel Borunda may be reached at dborunda@elpasotimes.com and @BorundaDaniel on X Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 100-year-old building that was once Fabens High School caught on fire early Thursday morning in Fabens the Fire Chief for the El Paso County ESD2 said the call came in at around 3:30 a.m The fire took about an hour to put out most of it but fire crews are actively working to ensure all of the fire is out officials do not know what led to the fire The building located on NE Camp Street is also known as the Annex Building and was built in 1925 Fabens ISD announced a two-hour delay to ensure the safety of all students Region 19 also announced the David Sublasky Head Start will be closed for the day so crews can clean up and ensure the campus is safe before children go back to class David Sublasky Head Start also canceled school for Friday Fabens residents we spoke to said they were heartbroken for the Fabens community given its history as the first high school People recalled their times as students in the now-empty school Chief Esparza is encouraging people to avoid the area for a few hours while emergency crews finish cleaning up and putting out the fire This is a developing story; check back for updates RECOMMENDED: US Marshal shot during investigation in San Elizario; FBI and Texas Rangers on scene Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily to your inbox Update: Fire Marshall and Chief of El Paso County Emergency Services District #2 told ABC-7 that the fire started inside of the old Fabens High School campus He said that to completely put out the fire crews have to knock down walls to get to the original start of the fire Fabens Independent School District will be operating normally going forward TX (KVIA) -- Fabens Independent School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay as of right now They say this is the result of a fire that has been reported at the old Fabens High School campus We have an ABC-7 crew on the way and we are working to get more information KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KVIA-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information a small town about 80 miles west of Chicago Our father served as an Army Ordnance officer during the whole of World War II His job was to set up factories at several different places in the country for the manufacture of shell casings The family moved a lot: in the War years there were 3 boys The War years were a distinct chapter in the life of our family which had been my parents’ hometown all along and there Lissa made the family complete in 1949 living first in Bay Village and then Shaker Heights in 1958 We three boys were often treated as a unit I remember mom’s pleasure in putting us in matching outfits for special occasions Doug became a writer and journalist; and his special talent was in pleasing and entertaining others in a low key way Those who know Doug will testify to his way with gentle humor and witty asides but left for Howe Military School for a short time ultimately graduating from Shaker Heights High School He served during the Vietnam War as a Journalist in Saigon He was proud of his service and respectful of everyone else who served then he tried a few things and settled into a job that worked for him at the Navy Finance Center He told me that an aspect of the work was reconciling the payrolls from ships across the world You might say he was back in the Navy again Doug also took great pride and enjoyment from being a dedicated volunteer for WVIZ-PBS ideastream for many years and sported the zebra costume with panache and we have already received an outpouring of sympathy and good wishes from his many friends and fellow workers and volunteers Fabens The beloved son of the late Andrew Lawrie Fabens and Alicia Hail Fabens; the dear brother of Andrew L Doug was the dear uncle of Andrew Fabens IV Lindsay Leger and the late Ali Solas and the late Curtis Fabens Doug is also survived by 17 grand nieces and nephews and was survived by many cousins. Those who wish may make contributions in his name to Ideastream Public Media Weather Maps RadarOne dead in early morning shooting in Fabens; investigation underwayby Melissa Herrera Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — One man is dead following a homicide in Fabens according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Deputies from the Peter John Herrera Patrol Station responded to 125 Mezcla Street in Fabens Texas in reference to shots fired and an aggravated assault call around 2:00 a.m deputies found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds The Sheriff's Office said after life-saving measures were initiated at the scene the victim was taken to Del Sol Medical Center where he died from his injuries The victim was identified as 26-year-old Aaron Villa The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit and Texas Rangers remain on the scene and have labeled this as a homicide “Actually it's surprising it happened on this side of town because we're typically very quiet everybody minding their own business and going about their day and coming back typical," said Mario Gallo a neighbor “This is a surprise for us to hear something like that happened But it's rare for us to hear that," said another neighbor “It's not something that happens here normally it's it's rare," said Juan Castro we heard about the vandalism that was happening around the cars breaking in," said another woman This is a developing story; check back for more information RECOMMENDED: Police identify man who died after crash in northeast El Paso; winds, speed cause of crash RECOMMENDED: National Guard incident in Ciudad Juárez leaves three officers dead, others injured The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was struck by a train and killed Sunday afternoon in Fabens was walking along the tracks when he was hit by a train at about 12:30 p.m Crime: Porsche pirates: El Paso police recover stolen sports cars, arrest 4 in auto theft case A sheriff's news release stated that the man was walking westbound on the right side of the tracks when he was hit by an eastbound train A train engineer and a train operator told detectives with the Major Crimes Unit that the pedestrian was wearing a hoodie over his head and headphones and didn't react or move out of the way even after several warnings from the train's horn More: El Paso County cockfighting organizer suspect arrested after rooster deaths The man was identified by the medical examiner and his family was notified It was not disclosed if the death may have been a suicide If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide & Crisis Prevention Lifeline  at 988 Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Officials identified the man who died after being struck by a train Fabens over the weekend The incident happened on Sunday around noon at 17250 Alameda Avenue they found the man along the north side of the railroad tracks and found him dead Throughout the course of the investigation detectives spoke with the train engineer and an operator who had witnessed the incident the pedestrian was walking westbound on the right side of the tracks while the train was traveling east later identified as 24-year-old Salazar Samson Zenas of Uvalde was wearing a hoodie over his head and had headphones on Despite multiple warnings from the train’s horn the pedestrian did not react or move out of the way RELATED: Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Fabens; El Paso County Deputies investigate Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Weather Maps RadarSafety concerns may lead to demolition of Fabens' first high schoolby David Ibave Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Borderland school district is thinking of demolishing a historic building after a fire the Fabens Independent School District said it is "exploring all options" regarding what to do with the 1925 Fabens High School building after a fire ripped through it Thursday morning One of the options includes demolishing the 100-year-old building "We understand the deep historical and cultural significance of this building and share in the community’s sadness over its loss," Fabens ISD said in a written statement adding that due to safety concerns tearing the building down seems as of now like the most viable option FISD said that before demolishing the building they will try to explore other options to try to save it they said they don't want to "generate unrealistic expectations" regarding this initiative FISD added that they will consult with Borderland historians and community members to figure out ways to honor and preserve the legacy of the historic site "We appreciate our community's continued support and understanding during this challenging time," FISD's statement concluded "Updates will be shared as we work through this process." RELATED: Fire crews battle fire at old Fabens High School; 2-hour district delay KFOX14/CBS4 spoke with people from Fabens right after the fire They said they were heartbroken to see Fabens' first high school go up in flames No information has been revealed regarding what sparked the fire The building located on NE Camp Street is also known as the Annex Building RECOMMENDED: Lower Valley residents spark fire trying to stay warm without power or gas Fabens Independent School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday A fire broke out in the Annex, or old Fabens High School, according to the post, causing the delay A photo posted by Channel 7-KVIA appears to show the building in flames and a plume of smoke Firefighters could also be seen battling the blaze "Thank you for your patience and understanding Please keep an eye on our social media for updates," FISD posted The two-story, yellow-brick building, now known as "The Annex," was the site of the former Fabens High School, erected circa 1925 and designed by Trost & Trost, according to the Trost Society. The building, located on South Camp Street, finished construction in 1928 and was once used as a junior high school Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram More: El Paso teens arrested on aggravated assault charge in failed smoke shop robbery attempt Weather Maps RadarArrest reports reveal dramatic rescue of kidnapped victim held underground in Fabensby David Ibave Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An arrest report sheds light on how authorities rescued a kidnapped man in Fabens caught in the middle of a "movie-like" criminal plot 40-year-old Uriel Herrera Contreras and 44-year-old Jose Antonio Herrera were arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping after a multi-agency operation led to the rescue of a 62-year-old businessman who had been kidnapped for nine days a new arrest report-- obtained by KFOX14/CBS4-- details the actions law enforcement took to find the victim how they arrested the two suspects and how they almost didn't find the victim as he was being kept in an underground accessible only by a hidden door on the floor RELATED: Kidnapping victim rescued unharmed in El Paso County after multi-agency operation 9 when deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a possible kidnapping at a home located on the 12300 block of Clifton Hill Road Deputies met with the victim's wife who they said appeared distressed and hysterical She explained to the deputies that two men had rang the doorbell earlier in the evening reportedly telling the victim and his wife that they had "gifts." She told them that when they opened the door the two men-- who were covered head to toe in black and were wearing latex gloves-- rushed in and zip-tied them at gunpoint She then told deputies that one of the men injected her with something which she explained was meant to knock her out Then she said they left a tape recorder in the master bedroom cut her loose telling her to call the victim's brother and disappeared with her husband taking the victim's red Ford F-250 pick-up truck detectives with the El Paso County Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation detectives learned that the victim had recently sold his business for $2 or $3 million the detectives were not sure how many people knew of the sale The detectives then listened to the recording the kidnappers left in the bedroom The report states the recording was a ransom note but investigators translated it to English detectives then found surveillance video showing the outside of the victim's home moments before the two kidnappers rang the doorbell The video reportedly shows a silver four-door car dropping off the two kidnappers outside the victim's residence at around 7:42 p.m The video then shows the two kidnappers making their getaway with the victim Detectives requested help from the FBI and Texas Rangers and managed to use emergency GPS tracking information from the Ford Motor Company to track the whereabouts of the victim's stolen red pick-up truck The detectives recovered the stolen truck at the Petro Truck Stop located at 1295 Horizon Blvd. a towel and a pair of latex gloves turned inside out all items which seemed to have been abandoned by the kidnappers as they continued with their getaway the victim's family didn't hear from the kidnappers until a week later the victim's wife received a text message from the kidnappers which was sent through "WhatsApp," instructed the victim's family to go to mile marker 42 on I-10 to retrieve an item hidden under a rock Authorities said the victim's brother followed the text message instructions finding a black envelope and a plastic bag The family and the detectives listened to them the recorded voice-- which echoed as if the recording had been made in an empty room-- told the family that the victim would be released near a port of entry with money and a cell phone once they received the ransom money The voice then threatened the victim's loved ones saying that if they deviated from the kidnappers' plan they would kill the victim the victim's family received a second "WhatsApp" message from the kidnappers This time detailing the location where the family is supposed to drop off the ransom money: I-10 mile marker 41 as negotiations continued between the family and the kidnappers authorities used aerial surveillance to observe the area around I-10 mile marker 41 discovering a suspect in an ATV watching the decided drop-off spot from afar investigators kept a close watch on the suspect who didn't move from his spot the negotiations between the kidnappers and the family were cut short for the night with the kidnappers reportedly deciding to contact the family again in the next few days that the suspect climbed onto the ATV and rode through the dark desert with the ATV's headlights off because of how dark it was and because the ATV was riding blind the suspect reportedly crashed and got the ATV stuck in the sand repeatedly Investigators followed the suspect from afar the suspect eventually led investigators to a rural property on the 300 block of Brown Road in Socorro Investigators then researched the property discovering that it was owned by one of the suspects: Jose Herrera The report describes that authorities continued to observe the property through aerial surveillance when they spotted an SUV pull out of the Brown property and drive through 11 miles of backroads unwillingly leading investigators to a second rural property this one on the 600 block of Onate Drive in Fabens detectives discovered that this other property on Onate Drive belonged to the second kidnapping suspect: Uriel Herrera investigators learned that both Jose and Uriel somehow had ties to the victim's brother (the report fails to elaborate more on this connection) Investigators keeping tabs on the properties followed a red pick-up truck from the Onate property to a local Auto Zone store where they watched the man driving the truck dump a trash bag in a bin investigators dug through the trash and found: authorities decided to crack down on both properties and raided the home on Brown Road and the one at Onate Drive Viewer video of the operation circulated through social media as nearby residents wondered and worried what was happening around them The raid led to the arrest of both suspects and the seizure of the silver vehicle seen in surveillance video dropping off the suspects at the victim's residence as well as materials used in the kidnapping plot Investigators detail in the arrest report that they also found writings with the victim's name on them The man authorities had been working for over a week to find and rescue was nowhere to be found the man they were looking for was right under their feet Uriel allegedly told investigators that the reason they couldn't find the victim was because he was being kept in a makeshift basement at the rear of the Onate property authorities searched the property and discovered a hidden door on the floor leading to a manmade tunnel underground where the victim was found alive The victim was then rushed to the hospital to be checked His exact medical condition is unknown but authorities announced at the time of his discovery that he was unharmed Uriel and Jose Herrera were booked at the El Paso County Detention Facility Early reports by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said bond was set for each suspect at $400,000 court records show that Jose Herrera was denied bond during a hearing on Friday Uriel's bond hearing is scheduled for Saturday KFOX14/CBS4 reached out to investigators to learn if the suspects are related they said they couldn't comment on that part of the investigation yet The rescue was made possible thanks to joint efforts by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the United States Border Patrol Special Operations Group TX - KFOX14/CBS4 — El Paso County Deputies responded to a train striking a pedestrian in Fabens early Sunday According to a El Paso County Sheriff's spokesperson the pedestrian was dead when deputies arrived The incident occurred at 17250 Alameda Avenue just after 12 P.M RECOMMENDED: Police seek help identifying suspect after theft at East El Paso smoke shop Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily to your inbox. Weather Maps RadarFabens Airport faces financial hurdles for one project; other continues to see progressby Melissa Herrera Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Fabens Airport is undergoing significant changes with two major projects in the works but financial challenges are halting the progress on one of them which will house multiple services like classrooms is nearly halfway complete after being funded by a $5 million federal grant is on hold because it is facing a $12 million budget shortfall The county initially allocated $4 million for the project but the sole bid received estimated the cost at $16 million El Paso County Director of Planning and Development "The hanger manufacturers will typically do these in lots of 20 or more and so to provide the four that we needed is too small for an order." At Monday's County Commissioner's meeting an item was presented to discuss the authorization of additional funding to meet the shortfall Commissioner Sergio Coronado expressed support for the project but acknowledged the funding challenges "Regarding the Fabens Airport T-Hangar Project at this time I do not see an opportunity to fund it this year We will continue to investigate alternative funding options for this project and others," Coronado said in a statement Commissioner Iliana Holguin agreed and said the best option is to look for alternatives to push the project forward "We're going to go out and look for grants look out for other potential ways to try to fund these T-Hangars because they're still going to be very important to the success of the airport in the future," she said Holguin added that if the $12 million is not found then the money that was already set aside for the project might be allocated somewhere else "If it seems that we're not going to be able to find additional funding for the T-Hangar project anytime soon then we don't necessarily want to keep other funding that might be available for other projects just kind of sitting there," she said The County is actively seeking alternative funding sources but there is no set timeline for securing the necessary funds RECOMMENDED:El Paso County breaks ground on Fabens Airport hangar following grant dispute Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Fabens Independent School District announced Dr Rogelio Segovia as the lone finalist for the Superintendent of Schools position The Fabens ISD Board of Trustees went through a thorough selection process with multiple candidates for the position Segovia was selected due to his extensive experience and commitment to student success according to a release Segovia brings an abundance of experience to the district He has had multiple educational leadership positions across the El Paso area He most recently served as Fabens ISD's Assistant of Curriculum and Instruction "After reviewing top-notch candidates the Fabens ISD board of trustees selected Dr The board of trustees looks forward to a long-lasting collaboration and partnership with him this team of eight will serve the Fabens ISD community to the best of its ability," said Board President Orlando Flores the school board has to wait at least 21 days before they can officially hire Segovia as the district's superintendent the Fabens community will have the opportunity to learn more about Segovia's goals and vision for the district " I would like to thank the Fabens ISD Board of Trustees for this incredible opportunity I am beyond excited to continue working alongside our amazing Fabens ISD board of trustees and the community to shape a bright future for our students I would also like to extend my gratitude to acting superintendent for his dedication during this transition period RECOMMENDED: Dr. Rogelio Segovia named Assistant Superintendent at Fabens ISD RECOMMENDED:Community Conversations: Fabens ISD superintendent discusses initiatives for school year Weather Maps RadarFabens High School mariachi band prepares for state competitionby Staff Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Fabens High School mariachi band is tuning up for a significant milestone as they prepare to compete in the final phase of the UIL competition in Seguin are eager to showcase their talents on the state stage "We work a lot," said Jada Reyes "I just hope that we can advance to a division one this year at State," he said explained the significance of the upcoming event "The competition that the students are going to is the last phase of the UIL competition," she said "It's where the students who received a one rating are going to go Carrasco reflected on the journey the students have taken "It's just been such a journey," she said "Every day feels like a new learning experience with the kids." if we're playing with the best of the best then we must be the best of the best." RECOMMENDED: El Paso Zoo's quirky Valentine's event 'Quit Bugging Me' gains global attention Carrasco noted the growth she has witnessed in her students "I've seen them grow so much," she said their passion for the music is amazing." that's when the nerves go away." Lores expressed his happiness about the growing popularity of mariachi music I'm really happy that mariachi is becoming more and more popular," he said "It's good to indulge in a culture that you grew up in just because you don't want anything of your roots to die out and that's how we're going to keep the only thing that I can say is that my heart is so full." "It's great knowing that we've grown so much as a group as one," she said The competition is set to take place next week and the Fabens High School mariachi band is ready to give it their all RECOMMENDED: El Paso's Fiesta Drive-In offers unique Valentine's Day experience Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Officials with the Fabens Independent School District responded after an incident in a school bus where a staff member allegedly hit a student with a pencil The school district said they conducted an investigation into the incident after the video was posted on social media Officials said the parents of the student involved were notified directly Fabens ISD officials said all safety and security protocols upheld by the transportation department were followed correctly RECOMMENDED:Las Cruces police bust retail crime syndicate, recover $8K in merchandise RECOMMENDED:El Paso ISD announces Phase II meetings for destination district redesign Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers are investigating an overnight shooting on 125 Mezcla in Fabens The sheriff's office says deputies were sent out at 1:43 a.m after receiving reports of shots fired in the area Deputies arrived on the scene and found 26-year-old Aaron Villa with multiple gunshot wounds First responders tried to treat Villa's injuries Deputies and Texas Rangers are currently on the scene and investigating the shooting as a homicide The sheriff's office says there are no active threats to the public We have an ABC-7 crew en route to the scene to learn more We'll continue to update this article with the latest information Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Fabens Independent School District announced the appointment of Dr Rogelio Segovia as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Segovia has over two decades of experience in the field of education Segovia’s career in education spans multiple roles He holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction master’s degrees in educational leadership and counseling This academic foundation and his professional experience uniquely position Segovia to lead Fabens ISD toward continued success “I am thrilled to join the Wildcat family and am deeply committed to unlocking the full potential of every student and every member of the Fabens Independent School District,” said Dr RECOMMENDED:El Paso marine animal enthusiast gets special attention at Scottsdale Aquarium Weather Maps RadarFabens fugitive faces added felonies after high-speed chase ends in crashby Staff Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — After a high-speed chase a Fabens fugitive is in hot water after authorities arrest him and tack on more charges the Precinct Six Deputy Constable arrested wanted fugitive 42-year-old Raul Fuentes Jr in Fabens after a high-speed pursuit that ended in property damage and authorities discovering drugs in his possession driving a black car at a stop sign at the 1200 block of N The Deputy then said he recognized Fuentes Jr as a fugitive with an active warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon The report stated that when the Deputy Constable turned on his emergency lights to perform a traffic stop shifted the black car into gear triggering a high-speed police pursuit The report then mentioned that the chase ended when Fuentes Jr reportedly crashed the black car into a rock wall at the intersection of K then reportedly climbed out of the black car and flung a black container into a backyard the foot chase was short-lived as the Constable caught up to Fuentes Jr On top of his original charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Fuentes Jr.'s new charges are evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance after the Constable retrieved the black container from the backyard and found 29 grams of cocaine inside was booked and a combined bond for all three charges was set at $120,000 RECOMMENDED:El Paso Constable deputies arrest aggravated robbery fugitive 2025): A spokesperson for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office identified the pedestrian as Salazar Samson Zenas The spokesperson says that Fabens Fire Department crews found the person on the north side of the railroad tracks with "no signs of life." Detectives with the Major Crimes Unite were called in to investigate They spoke with the train engineer and an operator who says Zenas was walking west on the right side while the train was traveling east He was walking with a hoodie and earphones and did not react to the multiple warnings from the train's horn Update: The El Paso County Sheriff's office confirmed to ABC-7 that the person hit by the train was dead upon arrival The medical examiner has just arrived on the scene We'll keep you updated as this is a developing story Texas (KVIA)-- According to the EL Paso County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a train hitting a pedestrian in Fabens The incident occurred at 17250 Alameda Avenue EPCSO told ABC-7 that four intersections are currently blocked off The extent of the person's injuries is unknown at this time We'll make sure to keep you updated both on air and online as we gather more information Using regional academic data that assesses student performance, UTEP researchers and Fabens ISD educators will identify subjects and coursework in need of improvement. They will then create a targeted academic improvement plan, which includes grant writing mentorship for educators to sustain support for the region. “We are fortunate to have received funding to collaborate and foster new partnerships,” said Isela Peña, Ed.D., assistant professor in UTEP’s College of Education and co-principal investigator (Co-PI) of the NSF grant. “Our goal is to bridge theory and practice by working collectively with P-12 practitioners. Hopefully, we will set a successful foundation for this collaboration model in our region, and maybe one day nationally.” The initiative is led by UTEP’s Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDLF) within the College of Education and Fabens ISD. The team includes faculty from the EDLF department, central office administrators, school leaders and educators from high, middle and elementary schools. The project will begin with an initial kickoff session, followed by five workshops focused on fostering cohesion between institutions. “The EDLF department regularly seeks opportunities for collaborative research to help both local districts and UTEP faculty elevate their practices,” said UTEP associate professor and Co-PI Rodolfo Rincones, Ph.D. “However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these relationships have eroded. As educators, we believe that many issues can be solved through communication.” Fabens ISD Interim Superintendent Martin Torres approached Rincones and Peña with the opportunity to collaborate on the NSF grant in the fall of 2023. Together, they finalized the project design in August, creating a year-long initiative that the department hopes will expand in the future. “Collaboration is the cornerstone of progress in education,” Torres said. “This partnership with UTEP represents a significant step forward for our district, allowing us to enhance STEM teaching practices and ultimately better serve our students. Together, we are not just investing in resources, but in the future of our community.” The NSF grant totals more than $98,000, and the program will run for a full year. “We are proud to provide stipends for teachers, books, materials, and more,” Rincones said. “We are maximizing this opportunity, and we hope that the benefits of this experience will spread throughout the region, raising support for our educators and uniting our communities.” The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. Last Updated on October 02, 2024 at 12:00 AM | Originally published October 02, 2024 Weather Maps RadarEl Paso County breaks ground on Fabens Airport hangar following grant disputeby Drew Pittock Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County on Tuesday broke ground for an airport hangar expansion that was at the center of a disputed federal grant in May El Paso County broke ground on the Fabens Airport Hangar Expansion on Tuesday pushing forward a long-stagnant project that ended up pausing a $15 million grant that the University of Texas El Paso's Aerospace Center was supposed to receive from the National Science Foundation (NSF) the county said that the hangar expansion is a "transformative initiative aimed at promoting the growth and development of the Fabens Airport." "Several years ago the Commissioners Court recognized that it was really important to prioritize the expansion of the airport not only to benefit the local agricultural community that continues to use the airport out in this part of the county but also because we recognize that it could serve as a major tool for economic development," said County Commissioner Iliana Holguin funding for the project will come from the Economic Development Administration and general funds including a portion of the $20 million in federal state and local investments that are going towards five "major" projects at the airport that will be under construction this year the expansion calls for the design of eight hangars and the construction of three new hangars the county is still looking for funding to construct the remaining five hangars Holguin said the Fabens expansion will increase revenue opportunities in several ways serving as a research facility for UTEP's Aerospace Center and bolstering its partnership with Blue Origins "These new hangars will be able to just grow those opportunities here in Fabens and we hope that in the next few years we're going to continue to see as much growth here at the airport that we've seen these past few years," said Holguin El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego celebrated the hangar expansion as a way to retain engineering talent who studies at UTEP but opts to relocate and work somewhere else after graduation "We're exporting the best talent throughout the country; they're bilingual they're extremely intelligent," said Samaniego "We want them here in El Paso and this is one of the biggest starts that we could do Samaniego said its expansion is a big win for the entire county "It touches a lot of things -- from tourism it touches the fact we're trying to open the Tornillo bridge to be one of the best ports coming into El Paso -- and so we're very excited this is very important for our community," said Samaniego RELATED:County Judge says county's fault Fabens airport not ready which caused UTEP grant pause the Fabens Airport Hangar Expansion was at the center of a dispute over claims made in a UTEP Aerospace Center grant proposal submitted to the NSF UTEP said that the hangars -- which it was committing as resources to be used in conjunction with the grant -- were supposed to be built by 2023 it was later revealed that they aren't expected to be operational until 2027 Moreover,UTEP stated that they do not have an agreement with the County of El Paso to use the proposed hangars the NSF paused a $15 million grant meant for the Aerospace Center due to the inconsistencies in the grant proposal RELATED:El Paso Commissioners to discuss future of UTEP Aerospace partnership after grant issue Texas (KVIA) -- The original Fabens High School building can be seen in early black and white pictures from one hundred years ago Used more recently by Fabens Independent School District as a storage annex building it was designed and built by the iconic El Paso architect Henry Trost built about 600 buildings just after the turn of the 20th century in El Paso and around the Southwest because we're talking about the most iconic architectural firm in our region," said UTEP Professor of Art History Max Grossman He also sits on the board of Preservation Texas a non-profit dedicated to preserving historic places in the state The century-old pictures from the El Paso Public Library's archive as accessed through the University of North Texas' online Portal to Texas History show the sparse development of the area at the time around the original Fabens High School building Even if you're not familiar with the name Henry Trost you've likely seen the work his firm designed and built around our region "Trost designed every kind of building you can think of and was very well known for school buildings," Grossman said El Paso High School has been called one of the most beautiful high schools in the state by numerous publications with a construction similar in size and style to the original Fabens High School both in the city and in the outlying areas that building was not yet on the National Register of Historic Places." says the lack of action locally needs to change "We have a general failure on the part of our local governance to list these buildings on the National Register," Grossman said to inform the owners of the significant importance of those buildings Fabens Board of Trustees President Luis "Charlie" Estrada said It was a piece of Fabens’ heart and history I know how much this loss impacts all of us But I also know the strength of our community we will honor its legacy while continuing to build a brighter future for our students." Texas on Sunday was a sad reminder that people have to be vey careful around train tracks and crossings A 24 year old man was walking near train tracks in Fabens Sunday when he was hit by a passing train Witnesses said he seemed unaware of the approaching train His clothing and electronics apparently prevented him from hearing the train and several warning blasts from its horn Some friends and I were partying way out in the desert once and a train came by that was almost unnoticeable until it got really close Our conversation and loud music covered it up until it was directly passing us We were a good distance away from the tracks which The tragedy in Fabens is a reminder that trains and train crossings can be very dangerous. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: Read more tips here and remember to never have any of your senses "dulled" or impaired by things like headphones be extra careful when visibility is low due to weather or after dark Gallery Credit: Jaime Skelton Gallery Credit: Chaz A 24 year old man from Uvalde, Texas was walking near train tracks in Fabens Sunday when he was hit by a passing train. Witnesses said he seemed unaware of the approaching train.\nRead More The tragedy in Fabens is a reminder that trains and train crossings can be very dangerous. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: Read more tips here and remember to never have any of your senses "dulled" or impaired by things like headphones Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County and the Fabens Neighborhood Association broke ground on a new full-sized basketball court at Risinger Park on Wednesday and was followed by a community meeting about the project Wednesday at the Rio Valle Woman's Club to provide additional opportunities for engagement and feedback El Paso County's Neighborhood Improvement Program is reportedly funding the new basketball court which is expected to be completed in November as part of its effort to increase recreational opportunities across Fabens Risinger Park's former basketball court was removed when the county received funding for a new all-abilities playground "We knew that we had to bring the basketball court back," saidEl Paso County Commissioner Iliana Holguin "It was such an important part of the community and so important for the kids of Fabens This was their favorite place to go after school and on the weekends So we always knew it was a priority to get the basketball court back." Holguin said that the community "understood the importance of building the new all-abilities playground." “Children of all ages and abilities should be able to enjoy their neighborhood park,” said Holguin "Risinger Park is a very important part of the Fabens community and the County wants to make sure that all children can enjoy not only the new all-abilities park but also play on a new modern full-size basketball court." RECOMMENDED:Community input sought for El Paso's climate action in upcoming public meetings RECOMMENDED:West El Paso residents hopeful as old school site plans for redevelopment READ MORETrain and a truck hauling vehicles crash in Fabens; no injuries reportedby Staff Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A train and a truck hauling several vehicles crashed in Fabens Wednesday afternoon on the train tracks that are near Alameda Avenue and Grace Street According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office a trailer hauling four vehicles got stuck on the train tracks as a result the train ended up crashing into the trailer and a white Dodge Ram that was hauling it the train came to a halt blocking several streets Drivers are encouraged to take Alameda and Porter Rebb a tow truck started removing the trailer from the crash site RECOMMENDED:Rollover crash on I-10 at Trowbridge causes delay for drivers RECOMMENDED:Police discovered body of 46-year-old man in east El Paso Saturday night Texas (KVIA) -- Fabens ISD just announced today that it's looking to sell the old Fabens High School that burned in a fire but the district says the buyer will have to agree to restore and maintain the building The building hasn't been a high school for over 60 years It was built one hundred years ago and it was designed by famed El Paso architect Henry Trost Fabens ISD said today it does not have the money to restore the building So the school board has authorized the superintendent to advertise the building for sale but the district says the buying will have to agree to preserve its historical character while providing a public and educational benefit to Fabens ISD students and the broader community Update (1:37 PM): The suspects' mugshots are now available Texas (KVIA) -- A specialized task force recovered a kidnapping victim after nine days of investigations 44 and charged them with aggravated kidnapping yesterday Officers booked them into the El Paso County Detention Facility on $400,000 bonds each Their mugshots are not yet publicly available The El Paso County Sheriff's Office's Major Crimes Unit Border Patrol Special Operations Group started investigating the kidnapping on December 9 The first 911 call reported the kidnapping on the 12300 block of Clifton Hill Road The victim was recovered unharmed at 11:35 last night after a search at a home on the 600 block of Onate Drive in Fabens Emergency crews took the victim to the hospital for medical evaluation afterward investigators are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping although authorities said details will be released as they become available Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The University of Texas at El Paso and Fabens Independent School District on Wednesday announced that they have received a nearly $100,000 national grant to boost the district's STEM programming engineering and mathematics programming is set to see a significant boost thanks to a collaborative effort with UTEP funded by a $98,000 grant from the National Science Foundation a team of researchers will work with Fabens ISD educators to identify subjects and coursework that could be improved A "targeted academic improvement plan" will then be developed including grant writing mentorship for Fabens ISD faculty to "sustain support for the region." “We are fortunate to have received funding to collaborate and foster new partnerships,” said Isela Peña assistant professor in UTEP’s College of Education and co-principal investigator (Co-PI) of the NSF grant “Our goal is to bridge theory and practice by working collectively with P-12 practitioners we will set a successful foundation for this collaboration model in our region and The initiative is led by UTEP’s Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDLF) within the College of Education and Fabens ISD The team includes faculty from the EDLF department UTEP and Fabens ISD will engage in five workshops that "[foster] cohesion between institutions," the university said “The EDLF department regularly seeks opportunities for collaborative research to help both local districts and UTEP faculty elevate their practices,” said UTEP associate professor and Co-PI Rodolfo Rincones we believe that many issues can be solved through communication.” when Fabens ISD Interim Superintendent Martin Torres approached Rincones and Peña with the opportunity to collaborate on the NSF grant they finalized the project design in August creating a year-long initiative that the department hopes will expand in the future “Collaboration is the cornerstone of progress in education,” Torres said “This partnership with UTEP represents a significant step forward for our district allowing us to enhance STEM teaching practices and ultimately better serve our students “We are proud to provide stipends for teachers and we hope that the benefits of this experience will spread throughout the region raising support for our educators and uniting our communities.” RECOMMENDED:Students advocate for free menstrual products in restrooms at EPISD board meeting Texas (KVIA) -- A golden retriever was attacked by two other dogs in Fabens and is now in the care of a local animal rescue it happened near the intersection of Leaf St Karen Washington, president of Pawsitive Rescue of El Paso said it was the first time she saw a dog attacked by other dogs in her more than 20 years rescuing animals across the borderland "It was horrific to see the video," Washington said Washington said she got a Facebook message about the situation on Saturday and contacted the El Paso County Animal Welfare Department "An officer was en route to the call on Friday but then the call was canceled because somebody had taken the injured dog and placed it in somebody's yard to keep it safe," Washington said where doctors determined he had a tick-borne disease as well as a broken femur from being hit by a car about a month ago "We're working on putting some meat on his bones "Once we get his blood work looking better then we will address the leg that has been broken El Paso County Interim Director of Animal Welfare "The Animal Welfare Department is aware of the stray dog incident that occurred over the weekend and has taken the necessary steps to assist both the community and the pet involved We want to reassure the public that the safety and well-being of both people and animals remain our top priority Our field services team responded swiftly and professionally and we are grateful for their quick actions in ensuring the safety of all involved We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Pawsitive Rescuers for stepping in to provide immediate care for the injured dog Their compassion and commitment to animal welfare are deeply appreciated We are actively assessing all priority cases as they come in working to address each situation as effectively and efficiently as possible With the upcoming opening of a new shelter more responsive approach to animal welfare eliminating delays in intake processes and ensuring timely care This incident highlights the ongoing need for solutions to address the issue of stray animals in our community We also emphasize the importance of spaying and neutering and are excited about the launch of our new clinic which aims to prevent overpopulation and reduce the number of stray animals We remain committed to improving the welfare of animals in our community and will continue working diligently to prevent such incidents in the future." Washington believes it's up to the community to prevent situations like this one in the future Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso is asking the community to support Ruper's recovery by donating to the organization's website Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Sheriff deputies arrested Isidoro Martinez Amparan for his alleged organization of an illegal cockfighting event Martinez Amparan was arrested after deputies found several dead roosters and "instruments associated with cockfighting," near the 15600 block of North Loop Drive The deputies executed a search warrant and safely relocated 16 roosters and 27 hens to City Animal Services Deputies arrested Martinez Amparan and charged him with Cockfighting They booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility on $10,000 bond "The El Paso County community is reminded that organizing or even spectating a cockfighting event is illegal under Texas la," a spokesperson stated today El Paso County sheriff's investigators arrested a 60-year-old man accused of organizing a cockfighting event in Fabens after several dead roosters were found over the weekend he remained held on a $10,000 bond at the El Paso County Jail in Downtown More local news: El Paso woman dies after 2-vehicle wreck in front of Walmart in Lower Valley Sheriff's deputies and detectives serving a search warrant found dead roosters and cockfighting instruments along with 16 roosters and 27 hens which were relocated by El Paso City Animal Services staff The total number of dead roosters was not disclosed More: 'Right out of Freddy Krueger's closet': Blades used in cockfighting shipped to US from Mexico The search was part of an investigation that began when patrol deputies and deputies with the Animal Welfare Unit responded to a complaint regarding possible cockfighting about 4:30 p.m in a semirural area in the 15600 block of North Loop Drive The first deputies to arrive saw several dead roosters and cockfighting instruments leading to the investigation and search by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division with assistance from the Major Crimes Unit and crime-scene investigators 17 from a traveler arriving from Mexico at the Paso Del Norte Bridge in Downtown El Paso Borderland: Mexico drug busts: Cocaine in Juárez; ton of marijuana, stolen trucks seized in Chihuahua delivering or transporting of sharp instruments used in animal fighting The traveler was issued a $2,000 penalty and CBP seized the items Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a beer can from a Dollar General store in Fabens Deputies were called to the store on Monday on the400 block of W Deputies saw a man in the area matching the description and detained him The man was identified as 47-year-old Nick Anthony Carrasco Investigators said Carrasco appropriated a 32 oz beer can come from the store without paying for it Deputies discovered that Carrasco had five prior convictions for theft Carrasco was taken into custody and booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility RECOMMENDED:Canutillo ISD adopts lower tax rate for 2024, but higher home valuations mean bigger bills Weather Maps RadarPaso del Norte trail gets $10.1M to finish Fabens-Tornillo segment by 2027by David Ibave the Paso del Norte Health Foundation announced that El Paso County has secured funding to complete a trail project that will run from Fabens to Tornillo the County received $10.1 million from the Transportation Alternatives program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation The money is set to go towards a two-mile segment of the Paso del Norte Trail in the Mission Valley that will finally complete the 7.3 miles of the trail which runs from Fabens to Tornillo RELATED: City of Socorro receives $16 million for safety upgrades and new trail construction The project is set to be done in two phases and is scheduled to be completed by December 2027 This is part of the Paso Del Norte Trail which is a 75-mile-long trail that will run up and down El Paso County-- from Anthony to Tornillo-- meant for walking 20 miles of the trail have been done so far and another 28 miles have been funded and the City of Socorro providing/securing over $55 million since 2019 RELATED: Texas commission approves $35 million for El Paso pedestrian and bike safety upgrades To learn more about this borderland landmark in the making, visit PasoDelNorteTrail.org If you wish to donate money to support the project, visit PDNFoundation.org Herrera Patrol Station arrested a man for repeat family violence and violation of his bond Deputies responded to the 400 block of Cima in Fabens Texas on March 31 on a family violence call They determined Cesar Garcia had assaulted a family member according to a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office The investigation revealed Garcia had a previous charge for family violence and had also violated several conditions of his bond Garcia was found at the same address on April 10 and was arrested by deputies He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $13,000 bond Update: ABC-7 received an email from the golden retriever's new owner saying that he is happily adapting to his new home EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The golden retriever who was attacked by two dogs in Fabens more than a month ago is close to completing his road to recovery and looking to be adopted Karen Washington, president of the nonprofit organization Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso Washington told ABC-7 that Ruper has now come a long way after battling malnourishment and a tick-borne disease Washington says the veterinarian initially thought Ruper had a broken femur but later confirmed this was not the case as he discovered that the 2-year-old dog has hip dysplasia Washington says it will be important to raise money to help Ruper with his hip dysplasia in order for him to have a high quality of life a volunteer with Pawsitive Rescuers who is currently fostering Ruper told ABC-7 that Ruper has now been reintroduced to dogs once again following the attack Ruper constantly interacts now with the other dogs he is being fostered with Pawsitive Rescuers is currently looking for someone to adopt Ruper Washington says the nonprofit usually asks for a donation of $150 for adoptions Washington says that anyone who wants to adopt Ruper will not be asked for a donation To contact Washington, you can reach her through the Pawsitive Rescuers website or call her at (915)240-8358 Texas (KVIA) -- Two Borderland educators won a major teaching award today Clint High School teacher Joshua Marmolejo just received the 2024-25 Texas Milken Educator Award Marmolejo leads the Clint HS P-TECH automotive technology program Marmolejo is Clint ISD's first Milken Educator Award recipient A representative for Milken Educator Awards surprised Marmolejo with his award at a school assembly today known as the "Oscars of Teaching," has established a national network of over 3,000 educators in its 40-year history "Marmolejo is the second and final Texas Milken Educator for the 2024-25 season and 59th recipient overall since the state joined the initiative in 2000," officials say "Nancy Chavira of Johanna O’Donnell Intermediate School in Fabens ISD was recognized with the Award earlier this morning Weather Maps RadarCommunity Conversations: Fabens ISD superintendent discusses initiatives for school yearby Erika Esquivel Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In today's Community Conversations Fabens Independent School District acting Superintendent Martin Torres joined the KFOX14 Morning News to talk about the upcoming school year Fabens ISD's first day of school is August 5 Torres explained the initiatives the school district is bringing in the new school year "New initiatives we have early college which many graduated with associates degrees," said Torres "We have a UTEP resident program and we are a TIA district Torres also discussed the district's priorities for this year "New this year is we have what's called 'We Reach Them before We Teach Them,' we want to make sure we reach those students build that relationship with our community and parents Our graduation rate this year is 100 percent," said Torres Torres said Fabens ISD has seen a decline in enrollment Torres said the district is an open enrollment district "We have tried to beautify our campuses 'We have a very healthy fund balance," he said Torres said the district has done perimeter fencing installed a lot of cameras and assigned SROs RECOMMENDED:Community Conversations: Gadsden ISD superintendent discusses initiatives for school year Texas (KVIA) -- According to Fabens Independent School District the district has completed an investigation into a recent bus incident that was posted on social media This comes after a video was shared on the Facebook group Make Fabens Better showing what parents say is a student being hit with pencils ABC-7 has viewed the video and is continuing to gather more information about the alleged incident Read Fabens ISD's statement in full below: "Fabens Independent School District has completed a thorough investigation into the recent school bus incident posted on a social media group not affiliated with the district We are pleased to report that the investigation confirmed that all safety and security protocols upheld by the transportation department were followed correctly Our investigation involved close collaboration with the transportation and security departments and interviewing all parties involved we are confident in the effectiveness of our current procedures we remain committed to continually improving our practices to ensure our students' safety and security The student's legal guardian is satisfied with the conclusion of the district's investigation and requests that the family's privacy regarding this matter be respected to maintain confidentiality under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The legal guardian is not willing to speak with the media at this time and community members for their understanding and support The well-being of our students remains our highest priority and we will continue to uphold the trust placed in us." Weather Maps RadarFire crews battle fire at old Fabens High School; 2-hour district delay by Staff Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A man was arrested and charged for parole violation and a controlled substance on Saturday Deputies arrested 38-year-old Jose Rodriguez Rodriguez was arrested at the 600 block of NE G at an apartment complex Rodriguez was taken into custody for parole violation anda controlled substance RECOMMENDED:El Paso man gets 24 years for migrant hostage scheme and fentanyl trafficking RECOMMENDED:Las Cruces shoplifting incident leads to arrest of alleged murderer from Denver Texas (KVIA) -- Residents in Fabens have been receiving flyers on their doors recommending them to call a number regarding water filters Now officials in the area say the flyers are not real When customers call the phone number on the flyer they are told they are calling the "Water Inspection Service," and are told that Fabens water is not healthy and they should purchase a water filter Many of the people who received the flyer and called the number believed it came from the Water District in Fabens the El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District #4 They have notified ABC-7 that they are not affiliated with the people behind the flyers ABC-7 is working to gather more information on the story