Month: May 2016

The entire concept of Memorial Day is centered around the idea that those who have given their lives in defense of our nation should never be forgotten. Around the country and right here in El Paso, people are honoring those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. “We’ve lost many of our best,” said

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump thanked the National Border Patrol Council, the union that represents roughly 16,500 U.S. Border Patrol agents, for its endorsement. Trump’s thank you came on Memorial Day, but the union made the endorsement in March. “The endorsement of me by the 16,500 Border Patrol Agents was the first time that they

By BETSY BLANEY, Associated Press Outside of a struggling West Texas town, about a mile from the high school, sits a one-story brick building, its perimeter fencing topped with razor wire. Since last fall, it’s been home to some of Texas’ most violent sex offenders. The former prison re-opened after the state overhauled its civil

Federal and state forces mounted a big search operation Sunday for Mexican soccer star Alan Pulido, who was abducted in the crime-plagued northern border state of Tamaulipas. The 25-year-old Pulido is a forward for Olympiakos of Greece and was part of Mexico’s 2014 World Cup team, though he wasn’t called up for the Copa America

The El Paso Zoo has welcomed a new addition. A new Peninsular pronghorn antelope was born May 13. The endangered fawn weighed in at 7 pounds. The birth is part of a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan to aid in species’ conservation. Peninsular pronghorns are currently listed as

here in the borderland. fort bliss is comemorating the true meaning behind today’s holiday. coming up a look at how the national cemetary honors the men and women who paid the ultimate price. for the second month in a row, texas is experiencing heavy flooding. with a small relief in sight, crews are now working

Here is a list of closures for in observance for Memorial Day. City, state and federal government offices U.S. Postal Service Greater El Paso Landfill Public libraries Schools and universities El Paso museums of art, archaeology, history and the Digie w Parks and Recreation Department senior centers and day care services WIC clinics, Rawlings Dental

The El Paso Balloon Festival is going on all weekend long in northeast El Paso. Throughout the decades, the balloon glow has taken place at numerous locations throughout the borderland including Wet’n’Wild. This year, it’s located at Bowen Ranch. Organizers moved it there, despite some safety concerns from El Paso Electric and the city council

abc-7’s jamie warren breaks down the festivities. she joins us live, jamie evan and josie. whether you’re downtown or on the outskirts of el paso —there is sure to be something to enjoy this memorial day weekend: :54-1:00 sot “it was our first time ever seeing the balloons” “lots to do lots to see families

Authorities in central Texas found two more bodies along flooded streams Sunday, bringing the death toll from flooding in the state to six. It’s unclear whether a body found in Travis County near Austin is one of the two people still missing in Texas. An 11-year-old boy is still missing in central Kansas, too. The

A man came into a Houston auto detail shop and began shooting, killing a man known to be a customer and putting a neighborhood on lockdown Sunday before being killed by a SWAT officer, police said. Several people were shot and injured, including a man authorities initially described as another suspect because he was present

Authorities say an aerial search in Central Texas has found the body of a flood victim near Austin. That brings the death toll in Texas due to flooding over the Memorial Day weekend to five. Travis County sheriff’s spokesman Lisa Block says the crew aboard a county STAR Flight helicopter found the body on the

Peace has been restored at a southeast Texas state prison after a brawl between inmates and correctional officers that began when flooding caused a power outage. The incident happened about 10 p.m. Saturday at the Luther Unit prison in Navasota, about 70 miles northwest of Houston. Texas prison system spokesman Jason Clark says flooding forced

The Libertarian Party again nominated former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson as its presidential candidate Sunday, believing he can challenge presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton because of their poor showing in popularity polls. Johnson, 63, won the nomination on the second ballot at the party’s convention in Orlando, Florida, defeating

It’s a topic that’s raised a lot of ire and emotion. As El Paso County investigates getting involved with the possible creation of a locally-based identification card, the debate has gotten heated at times. “So it’s not duplicating their services if they’re not even providing the IDs to this population,” said Commissioner David Stout, (D)

For most people, Memorial Day is about spending time with friends, family, and loved ones, maybe breaking out the grill, and getting a long holiday. But the meaning behind Memorial Day is to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It’s on this occasion that a group of El Pasoans gathered

some of it not. rick cabrera is sharing your thoughts on his stop in albuquerque in abc-7 listens. with republican presidential nominee donald trump holding a rally at the albuquerque convention center tuesday night … the city found itself in the national spotlight … but this was far from the duke city’s brightest moment. protests

more rains, flooding and deaths across texas… as severe storms leaving an impact for memorial day. but it’s a party in el paso! a look at the late night action going on downtown. and an international artists hoping to bring more awareness and action to the ongoing problems in our sister city. and in stormtrack

Tropical Storm Bonnie drenched coastal South Carolina with heavy rains, but appeared to stall as it marched on. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for the state’s coastline. Maximum sustained winds stood at 45 miles per hour early Sunday morning. Bonnie was 100 miles southeast of Charleston early Sunday, heading north and

After going down 11-5 after three innings, New Mexico State (34-23) had their comeback cut up short in the 12-10 loss to Seattle U (37-20) onSaturday. The Aggies finished the 2016 campaign with 23 wins more than the 2015 season, a turnaround of plus-19. The Aggies came out hot as WAC Player of the Year

For the second consecutive game, the El Paso Chihuahuas broke a late tie and beat Omaha at Werner Park, defeating the Storm Chasers 7-2Saturdaynight. After Omaha took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second, Rocky Gale belted a solo home run over the left field wall in the top of the third to

The bodies of two missing motorists were found Saturday in Texas, raising the death toll to four from flooding in the state after torrential rain inundated rivers and waterways, authorities said. The threat of severe weather had lessened in Texas over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend and the focus now is on homes that

A special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla Saturday that grabbed and dragged a 3-year-old boy who fell into the gorilla exhibit moat, the Cincinnati Zoo’s director said. Authorities said the 3-year-old boy, who fell 10 to 12 feet, is expected to recover after being picked up out of the moat and

deadly crash on i-10. but one thing is certain … for our viewers … it’s another reminder to slow down and drive safely. here’s rick cabrera with today’s abc-7 listens. horrific and tragic! two words that perfectly describe what took place monday on i-10 near sunland park mall. we saw an 18- wheeler catch fire

A new Sun Metro bus route is giving riders a quick trip from the east side to west side but the route nearly passes the northeast without any stops and some Sun Metro users are feeling left out. The Sun Metro bus transit system has seven transfer centers and nearly 70 routes that get riders

OMAHA, NE – The El Paso Chihuahuas broke a ninth-inning tie and beat the Omaha Storm Chasers 3-2 Friday night at Werner Park. El Paso has won four of its five games on the current road trip. Alex Dickerson hit a single to right field in the fourth inning, extending his hitting streak to 25

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Paul Weir announced the addition of A.J. Harris, a freshman transfer from Ohio State. Harris will sit out the 2016-17 due to the NCAA transfer rule. “A.J. may be one of the more heralded guards we have ever signed here,” Weir said. “For him

City Rep. Emma Acosta told ABC-7 she got a call from the chairman of the ethics commission, asking her to hold off on appointing a local attorney to that board. Stuart Schwartz, chairman of the ethics commission, told ABC-7 his call to Acosta asking her to hold off on her appointment had nothing to do

city rep emma acosta tells abc-7 she got a call from the chairman of the ethics commission… asking her to hold off on appointing a local attorney to that board. but why? abc-7’s darren hunt … … is live with what he learned darren. the commission chair, stuart schwartz says it has nothing to do

Jurors in the Tai Chan murder trial heard from guests staying at the Hotel Encanto the night Chan allegedly shot and killed his colleague. Chan, a former Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Deputy, is accused of killing Jeremy Martin. The two deputies were spending the night in Las Cruces on their way back home. They had