Month: May 2015

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talking alaska cold… they were riding a 5 game losing streak and searching for answers … looking to snap out of it against fresno… to southwest university park we go … look at chico and the kids showing of the moves… bottom 7th… rymer liriano… good bye… solo shot… his 4th of the season…. we’re

that was the headline on deadspin dot com after the rockets shocking comeback to steal game 6 and force a seventh and all deciding game against the clippers.. the rockets were in position to become the ninth team in nba history to win a series after falling behind 3 games to one … to the

New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving two Ruidoso police officers at the scene of a domestic disturbance. Authorities say the shooting happened around 5 a.m. Sunday when two officers responded to a call about a domestic incident. Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo says the officers entered the home and came into contact with

Mexico’s Green Party is not very green. Yet like many “green” products on supermarket shelves, it has benefited from a very slick marketing campaign, one that has made it the country’s fastest-growing – and arguably most controversial – party. While it markets itself as a fresh solution to Mexicans’ day-to-day problems, on all major issues

The contested city of Ramadi fell to the Islamic State group on Sunday, as Iraqi forces abandoned their weapons and armored vehicles to flee the provincial capital in a major loss despite intensified U.S.-led airstrikes. Bodies, some burned, littered the streets as local officials reported the militants carried out mass killings of Iraqi security forces

Lionel Messi scored in the 65th minute, and Barcelona clinched its fifth Spanish league title in seven seasons with a 1-0 win over defending Spanish champion Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Messi scored off a passing combination with Pedro Rodriguez, who started because star striker Luis Suarez was hurt. Messi has 54 goals in all competitions

Two women died in a crash shortly before 7 p.m Saturdayon the 13900 block of Patriot South at the intersection of Stateline Road in Northeast El Paso. Police say 57-year old Elva Ramirez and 58-year old Irma Ramirez were killed. Investigators say Elva Ramirez was driving with five other passengers and heading west on Stateline

A Texas woman and her long-missing daughter have arrived in Houston, the end of an eight-year cross-border case that had mistakenly sent another girl to the U.S. against her will. Houston resident Dorotea Garcia and 13-year-old Alondra Diaz arrived Saturday morning at Bush Intercontinental Airport from Guadalajara, Mexico. Diaz was taken to Mexico in 2007

Dick Poe, owner of the Dick Poe Family of Dealerships died Saturday. ABC-7 confirmed the death after speaking with dealership employees and family friend, Jim Paul. Poe was known for his signature “Hi folks, I’m Dick Poe,” commercials. Paul said Poe was 81-years-old.

U.S Department of Homeland Security investigations have led to the confiscation of $2 million worth of counterfeit products in the past eight months alone. “We have ongoing efforts every day to identify disrupt and dismantle activity concerning counterfeit products,” said Special Agent in Charge, Waldmar Rodriguez. Rodriguez tells ABC-7 Homeland Security investigators work relentlessly alongside

standing… both have proved they’re worthy of a state title… but only one can advance… game 1 of the best of three series began today over at utep… good crowd on hand at helen of troy field for hanks and chapin … two of the state’s best… early on… chapin had it going… danielle salas…

worth of counterfeit products that is what the department of homeland security investigations confiscated in the past 8 months alone. most would probably guess purses- watches- and sports jerseys. but a trend in what federal authorities are finding — is alarming … ABC-7’s jerry najera sat down with the special agent in charge of homeland

El Paso, TX – ABC-7 is following the story of a 10-month-old baby abandoned in a car in West El Paso. The baby was found around 6:30 Friday evening on the 5000 block of Conley off of Mesa. The El Paso Police Department is reporting the 10-month old girl was taken to the hospital. Her

More than 2,500 UTEP students will graduate Saturday in three separate ceremonies, including one graduate who overcame a massive stroke the past decade and is very special to ABC-7. Former KVIA photographer Peter Gonzalez will receive a degree in Communication Studies. Almost a decade ago, Gonzalez suffered a massive stroke in August of 2006. “The

A 30-year-old mother has been sentenced in the death of her 4-year old child. Vikki Macias had been charged with capital murder, but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child with intent to cause serious injury. Her son, Dallas Ryan Macias, died in 2011 from a serious head injury and fractured

Four cars were towed from Sun Metro’s Al Jefferson Westside Transfer Center, 7835 Remcon Circle, Tuesday night and the transit company says they’ve corrected all problems with the vehicle’s owners. Todd Kaime reached out to ABC-7 and said his car, along with three others, were towed from the facility. He travels to El Paso from

Possible changes to the city’s animal ordinance has El Pasoans speaking out. City officials held a meeting Thursday evening in effort to get some public input. From microchipping to a four-pet limit in homes it got the attention of pet owners and rescue shelters alike. The proposed changes have got people talking. ABC-7 went to

The food truck community is banding together to help one of their own. Robyn Renner, the owner of the pizza truck Red, White and Chew, is battling frontal lobe glioma — a brain tumor. “I was scared,” said Liza Hernandez, a fellow food truck owner, told ABC-7. Hernandez and her other food truckers, as they’re

The El Paso Zoo’s new baby orangutan continues to bond with her mama, Ibu. And you can help choose the baby’s name by voting at http://bit.ly/1HiMoEW The names are: Pohon: Indonesian, meaning tree Eko: Indonesian, meaning first born Moki: Ancient Southwest Pueblo, meaning step (as in a positive step for orangutan conservation) Khaleesi: Meaning queen

Cielo Vista Mall will be expanding by 125,000 square feet. The expansion will include 35 to 40 new specialty stores and three to four restaurants. “We are delighted to execute this plan to accommodate many high quality retailers and restaurants that want to be at Cielo Vista Mall,” said Simon’s David Contis, President of the

Bassett Place is the home of the only IMAX theater in El Paso. And later this year it’s going to be home to the first Dave & Buster’s in the Sun City. Mall management made it official Thursday while also talking about the renovation work in the mall’s food court that will make room for

After more than two years of construction, Spur 1966 is scheduled to open Friday at noon. The overpass built over Interstate 10 will connect Paisano Drive to Schuster Avenue near the University of Texas at El Paso campus. Texas Department of Transportation officials said the spur will eliminate the need for UTEP-bound traffic to cut

after countless closures on 1-10 — the spur 1966 bridge will finally open — making it easier to get to the utep campus. also: “i believe as a result of the concussion he has absolutely no recollection whatsoever of the events.” investigators still waiting to talk to the engineer behind the worst train crash in

equally. definitely don’t want to devote equal space in your shopping cart to all foods. in this fit for ’15, sponsored by planet fitness — we have some shopping tips that are good for your health: 1.41 Always start in produce because if you want to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, then

kindergartens until their senior year. abc-7’s ashlie rodriguez shares the reason why one of those students went to school everyday. she has the story from our new mexico mobile newsroom. i always liked school. She kind of always knew. a cap and gown is comfortable on Natalie Corona. When i was in kinder i rember

kindergartens until their senior year. abc-7’s ashlie rodriguez shares the reason why one of those students went to school everyday. she has the story from our new mexico mobile newsroom. i always liked school. She kind of always knew. a cap and gown is comfortable on Natalie Corona. When i was in kinder i rember

how about both – just farther apart! more and more women are opting to freeze their eggs and delay pregnancies, and tonight, i’d like to tell you about the risks and rewards of making babies — later. it’s a story you’ll see only on abc-7. fans of the bachelor waited with bated breath to see