Month: August 2009

MEXICO CITY (AP) – When the “fasten your seatbelt” sign went off, the show was on – a free in-flight concert from Mexico to Los Angeles for 153 fans of the popular Mexican music band Los Tigres del Norte. The low-cost Mexican airline Volaris replaced three rows of seats with a makeshift stage for Wednesday’s

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – A judge has ordered an Arizona man to pick up trash for 300 hours after he was caught leaving jugs of water in the desert for illegal immigrants crossing over from Mexico. Walt Staton is a member of the group No More Deaths. He was cited for leaving the jugs in

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – A judge has ordered an Arizona man to pick up trash for 300 hours after he was caught leaving jugs of water in the desert for illegal immigrants crossing over from Mexico. Walt Staton is a member of the group No More Deaths. He was cited for leaving the jugs in

Veronique has been with the ABC-7 family since 2004 when she started her journalism career as an intern and was hired at KVIA shortly after the end of her internship. In 2008, she became a full-time reporter at KVIA. In 2009, Veronique began anchoringABC-7’s weekend primetime shows. Veronique graduated from Coronado High Schooland obtained her

by ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt EL PASO, Texas — Keeping our borders safe was the topic of Tuesday’s Border Security Conference held in El Paso. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the U.S. is sending more aid to protect the border. Napolitano said she was born in Albuquerque and she had a summer job in

by ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt EL PASO, Texas — Keeping our borders safe was the topic of Tuesday’s Border Security Conference held in El Paso. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the U.S. is sending more aid to protect the border. Napolitano said she was born in Albuquerque and she had a summer job in

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Celina Avila EL PASO, Texas — “Compania” is the name of the cartel that murder victim Jose Daniel Gonzalez Galeana was a member of, according to a complaint affidavit obtained by the ABC-7 I-Team. Who are they? One border expert said the name rings a bell. “I’ve heard of the name before,”

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Celina Avila EL PASO, Texas — “Compania” is the name of the cartel that murder victim Jose Daniel Gonzalez Galeana was a member of, according to a complaint affidavit obtained by the ABC-7 I-Team. Who are they? One border expert said the name rings a bell. “I’ve heard of the name before,”

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by ABC-7 StormTRACKMeteorologist Dave Speelman The newest model prediction is out for the month of August and it doesn’t look that great for rain. August is typically our wettest month, averaging 1.75″. Just a couple of months ago, the models were anticipating a great monsoon. June started off great and then we hit a brick

by ABC-7 StormTRACKMeteorologist Dave Speelman The newest model prediction is out for the month of August and it doesn’t look that great for rain. August is typically our wettest month, averaging 1.75″. Just a couple of months ago, the models were anticipating a great monsoon. June started off great and then we hit a brick

By BELO Border Bureau Chief Angela Kocherga MEXICO CITY — President Obama wrapped up a two days of talks with the leaders of Canada and Mexico. The North American Leaders Summit focused in large part on regional health and security threats. President Obama, Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon,and Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen HArperreinforced their commitment to

By BELO Border Bureau Chief Angela Kocherga MEXICO CITY — President Obama wrapped up a two days of talks with the leaders of Canada and Mexico. The North American Leaders Summit focused in large part on regional health and security threats. President Obama, Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon,and Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen HArperreinforced their commitment to

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press Writer EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The eight bullets that leveled Jose Daniel Gonzalez Galeana outside his home just doors from the city’s police chief were fired at close range and left little doubt about their message. Gonzalez, a Juarez cartel lieutenant shot on his quiet El Paso cul-de-sac

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press Writer EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The eight bullets that leveled Jose Daniel Gonzalez Galeana outside his home just doors from the city’s police chief were fired at close range and left little doubt about their message. Gonzalez, a Juarez cartel lieutenant shot on his quiet El Paso cul-de-sac

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – President Barack Obama says immigration reform is important but says other priorities such as his health care overhaul and financial regulation are going to come first. Obama said on Monday that he expects to see draft legislation for immigration overhaul by the end of the year. He says he doesn’t expect

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – President Barack Obama says immigration reform is important but says other priorities such as his health care overhaul and financial regulation are going to come first. Obama said on Monday that he expects to see draft legislation for immigration overhaul by the end of the year. He says he doesn’t expect

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – President Barack Obama says drug cartels are the largest violators of human rights in Mexico and he has confidence Mexican President Felipe Calderon is cracking down without violating human rights. Obama on Monday, however, did not say whether his State Department would certify that Mexico is protecting human rights i its

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – President Barack Obama says drug cartels are the largest violators of human rights in Mexico and he has confidence Mexican President Felipe Calderon is cracking down without violating human rights. Obama on Monday, however, did not say whether his State Department would certify that Mexico is protecting human rights i its

By ABC-7’s Andrew Chung The smell of barbecue was enough to bring many soldiers and their families out to Kelly Park at Fort Bliss Friday. The event, hosted by the Red Cross and Famous Dave’s Barbecue, was a small way of saying “thank you” to the soldiers, especially those wounded in battle. Mark Matthys with

By ABC-7’s Andrew Chung The smell of barbecue was enough to bring many soldiers and their families out to Kelly Park at Fort Bliss Friday. The event, hosted by the Red Cross and Famous Dave’s Barbecue, was a small way of saying “thank you” to the soldiers, especially those wounded in battle. Mark Matthys with

The Red Cross asks for the community’s help in aiding wounded veterans. To contribute money or donations, visit the Red Cross at 3620 Admiral Street in El Paso or call (915) 592-0208. You can also call the William Beaumont Army Medical Center at (915) 569-2483. Please visit the Red Cross website by clicking on the

The Red Cross asks for the community’s help in aiding wounded veterans. To contribute money or donations, visit the Red Cross at 3620 Admiral Street in El Paso or call (915) 592-0208. You can also call the William Beaumont Army Medical Center at (915) 569-2483. Please visit the Red Cross website by clicking on the

EL PASO — Police detectives are investigating a series of burglaries in the Far East Sidein which the alleged burglar undresses his women victims. Thursday June 25, the suspect entered an apartment in the Far East through a front window sometime between 9 and 10 p.m. Investigators said thesuspect located the circuit breaker and turned

EL PASO — Police detectives are investigating a series of burglaries in the Far East Sidein which the alleged burglar undresses his women victims. Thursday June 25, the suspect entered an apartment in the Far East through a front window sometime between 9 and 10 p.m. Investigators said thesuspect located the circuit breaker and turned

EL PASO — Fire crews are battling a blaze at theSan Mateo Apartments in the East Side. Currently, there are eight fire units on scene. No injuries have been reported. All residents have been evacuated.

EL PASO — Fire crews are battling a blaze at theSan Mateo Apartments in the East Side. Currently, there are eight fire units on scene. No injuries have been reported. All residents have been evacuated.

EL PASO — The family of an East Side woman found dead in the New Mexico desert is thanking the Sun Citycommunity for its support. “My mother’s belief in Christ has convinced us that she is indeed in heaven smiling down upon us,” said Manny Marmolejo. “She was the most loving person you could ever

JUAREZ — At least 22 people have been killed in the state of Chihuahua, according to state police officials. 20 of the violent deaths took place in Juarez. Outside Juarez, a 22-year-old man was found dead inside a burning car in the city of Guerrero early Tuesday morning. At about the same time, a man