Month: November 2015

With Thanksgiving behind us many people are gearing up for Christmas.And what is a Christmas without Christmas lights? Christmas lighting has come a long way since it began in the 1800s. It all started with candles on Christmas trees but it’s evolved. There are even television shows based on the tradition. Some might remember last

for christmas and what is a christmas without christmas lights? we caught up with people happily decorating their homes but we also spoke to some upset residents! abc-7’s jerry najera is live with a story you’ll see only on abc-7: evan, josie: can you believe christmas lights have been around more than 200 years now.

The UTEP basketball team added 2015 Corpus Christi Coastal Classic champions to its lengthy rsum Saturday afternoon. The Miners beat Colorado State, 99-90, in double overtime at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. UTEP was led by Lee Moore and Earvin Morris, who each scored 28 points. The Rams were led by Gian

finds cade hackey down the sideline for a big gain… that sets up this… garay… to juan reyes for the touchdown! hatch valley up 6-zip … cobre comes back… andru sanchez scores on the short run… we’re tied at 6… but it is not enough … bears too much… hatch valley… undefeated… untied … going

to state.. centennial has been so dominant all year… tonight was no different… on the punt return.. jr. pena… picks it up…. and he is going to get a great return to set up a touchdown … that jumpstarted centennial… later… daunt lopez … hooks up with chase austin for a 48 yard touchdown! centennial

A Black Friday deal creates chaos at a Northeast El Paso Walmart. Cell phone video recorded Thursday night at the Walmart on Dyer near Fred Wilson as black friday shoppers fought to get a 50-inch television for only $150! A man in the turqouise shirt is seen in one video swinging at an El Paso

for the corpus christi coastal classic… they’re unbeaten but they were facing a southern illinois team that was also undefeated… let’s go to corpus christi… there’s tim floyd… looks to be in a good mood… and the miners got off to a fast start…. on the break… lee moore… finds earvin morris who opens up

on eldorado at the field of dreams… first half… cruces already up 14-13… kameron miller… finds ivan molina for a 62 yard touchdown… cruces leads 21-13… but we were tied at 27 at the break… fourth q… cruces down 35-34… kameron miller… 8 yd touchdown! cruces leads 42-35 after 2pt conversion… eldorado answers… 37 yd

what it looks like at all the scores… eastlake kicking off their regional semi final game with lake dallas… let’s go to midland… second quarter… tied at 7… keith tarango-lopez hooks up with isaiah holguin for the 23 yard touchdown! eastlake leads 14-7… later… lake dallas comes back… we’re tied at 14 when dagan han

Her grandchildren call her “La Jefa,” or the chief. Maria Garcia is an El Paso woman who raised her children and later learned she wasn’t going to be able to enjoy retirement. Now she’s taking care of her grandchildren, Ali, Angie and Simon for six years. Their mother abandoned them at a foster home and

Check below for events to help you enjoy the holiday spirit. Fred Loya Christmas Light Show November 27, 2015 – December 27, 20156:00 PM – 8:00 PM12001 Paseo de Oro, El Paso, TX 79936Shows are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.Winner of last year’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” on ABC.

El Paso Police say a man was stabbed Thursday while trying to break up a fight between two other men. It happened on the 5100 block of Mace in West El Paso. Armando Rodriguez, 26, is reportedly in stable condition after undergoing surgery. Rodriguez suffered a stab wound to the torso late Thursday afternoon. Police

William D. “Billy” Abraham is a controversial figure in El Paso. The imprisoned businessman owns what some consider one of the most significant collections of historic real estate in El Paso and some of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown. At times, the poor condition of some of his properties has brought Abraham into conflict

“En Familia con Chabelo,” which has been on air for nearly 50 years, will air its final episode on December 20. Xavier Lpez Rodrguez, who plays Chabelo on the show, made the announcement via a YouTube video. “Everything in life has a cycle, a beginning and an end. ‘En Familia con Chabelo’ began 48 years

The Eastlake Falcons are playing Lake Dallas for a trip to the regional championship game. The game is being played in Midland, TX and the radio broadcast can be found here. GO FALCONS!!!

There is a new kind of Black Friday for some stores and shopping centers. Cielo Vista Mall in east El Paso is ready for thousands of people who will pour in this weekend, but Black Friday got off to a calm start. “Shoppers are taking advantage of doorbusters, that’s shifting to Thursday (Thanksgiving) versus Friday,”

Oct. 27, 2015 Update: Roger Gray, a coach on the football staff for Centennial High School, was seriously hurt in a crash Thursday morning, according to the team’s booster club Facebook page. The Centennial community held a prayer vigil for Gray Thursday night, New Mexico State Police have not identified Gray as the man taken

More than 20 residents are reportedly without water Friday morning after two water main breaks in west El Paso. The break was reported at 2:30 a.m. on the 300 block of Carousel Drive near Carnival Drive. El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) were able to turn off the water by 3:30 a.m. When EPWU crews were

from our round the clock news team– a water main breaks once again in a west side neighborhood–just two weeks after being repaired. the shopping continues this morning into the madness that is black friday–we’ll have a look at the action going on right here in the borderland – plus— slick roads are to blame

last football team standing from el paso in the texas state playoffs… they’re also trying to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss in this same round a season ago… they’re expecting tough weather in dallas and they’ve been practicing with wet footballs to simulate the weather… they’re not taking any chances … they expect to

cruces … las cruces high school is one win away from returning to the state championship game… they won state in 2013… teams always pride themselves on creating a culture of family… for the bulldawgs… that part came easy… it began four years ago… jim miller… coaching his only son, kameron… they won a state

Lisette Lopez may not have enjoyed her teenage years like most. She lost her mother and grandmother at a very young age and had to find the courage to handle a huge responsibility. “I feel frustrated sometimes, but I think they understand,” said Lopez, struggling to hold back tears as she talks about her financial

The Annual Mayor’s Thanksgiving Dinner took place Thursday at the El Paso Convention Center. The tradition began 11 years ago under former Mayor John Cook and is being kept alive under the supervision of Rep. Carl Robinson. “I’ve had cancer twice, I have diabetes,” said dinner guest Mikael Hutchinson. “I’m on social security disability. I

When giving thanks for all that you and your family have, it’s important to remember those less fortunate. In Las Cruces, the city’s largest community kitchen took on providing for hundreds for the holiday. The El Caldito Soup Kitchen in central Las Cruces puts on a heck of a Thanksgiving lunch for anyone who needs

From Horizon to Las Cruces, thousands from all over the borderland went to the Sun Bowl Parade this Thanksgiving Day. Friends and family said they enjoyed the morning as floats and bands marched along Montana. “We’ve been coming out easily 15+ years, again it’s a family tradition,” said Noreen Borunda, one of the parade goers.

A wrong-way driver is to blame for a crash on Interstate 10 near Trowbridge Drive early Thursday morning. It happened just after 4 a.m. According to emergency dispatchers, three people were taken to University Medical Center, one with critical injuries and two others with minor injuries. I-10 eastbound was down to one lane. The scene

law enforecement officers across the country are on high alert—-hear president obama’s message to americans as they set out to celebrate the holidays. / the 79th annual firstlight sunbowl parade is just hours away–we have all the details you need to know heading out the door. plus—it’s official. the pope’s trip to mexico–includes a stop

47-million. That’s how many people are traveling Wednesday alone, according to AAA. Preparing for the madness is no easy task. El Paso International Airport officials say all hands are on deck today. The airport’s peak began at six in the morning until about nine in the morning. Its second peak time began at three and

school, just south of houston… he earned a scholarship to new mexico state and has played well for the aggies… his play is all the more impressive when you consider what he’s gone through in the last month… he was part of what would become an incredible night for the aggies and their fans… on

vs utep… let’s go to utep for the battle of i-10… boogie… i’m with ya … second set… miners serving… and after this sequence… it’s going to be bradley nash who’s able to get it past the deflection for the point…. but the miners wouldn’t take this lying down… good recovery here by the miners