Month: June 2016

Summer is here and the El Paso Zoo is encouraging Borderland residents to visit the zoo in the evening. The zoo holds its first “After-Howlers” of the summer season July 16, 2016. “After-howler” hours – 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. – will be in effect the third Saturday of every month until the end of

The Border Patrol agent killed after crashing into the back of semi truck “did not use care, possibly due to fatigue or being inattentive while driving,” according to a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report obtained by ABC-7. Agent Jose Barraza died as a result of the injuries he suffered in the April 18, 2016 crash.

Police charged 26-year-old Jordan Martinez, of the 11900 block of Castle Wood, with DWI. Martinez was allegedly speeding 62 mph in a 35 mph zone on the 1800 block of Firehouse in East El Paso. Officers arrested the alleged drunk driver shortly after 2 a.m. Monday. Police said Martinez, driving a Jeep Wrangler, also failed

America’s largest Hispanic civil rights group says it will not be inviting any presidential candidate to its national conference next month in Orlando. In a statement Wednesday, Janet Murgua, president of the National Council of La Raza, said the decision was the result of Donald Trump’s “concerted effort to denigrate and demonize” immigrants and the

Sheriff’s deputies in Doa Ana County are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a girl. A District Court judge Monday issued a $30,000 secured bond for the arrest of a 33-year-old Antonio Torres. Officials said he is suspected of first-degree criminal sexual penetration, second-degree criminal sexual penetration, second-degree criminal sexual contact and fourth-degree

The El Paso Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted sex offender. Authorities say Robert Lee Herron was released from West Texas Intermediate Sanction Facility on Monday, June 27. They say he was scheduled to arrive in El Paso later that day. Herron was supposed to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole once

The Department of Animal Services will have a “Fixed and Free” offer from June 29 through July 5th. Adoption fees will be waived for animals already spayed or neutered. Additionally, all adopted pets will also have their age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and city license. The El Paso Animal Services Shelter is located at 5001 Fred Wilson

What appears to be a tongue-in-cheek social media movement to mark June 29 as a day to celebrate heterosexual pride has become one of the day’s top online trends. Hundreds of thousands of tweets have been sent Wednesday with the hashtag HeterosexualPrideDay. The idea of such a day has outraged many. One of the top

Authorities say the three missing crew members aboard two freight trains that collided head-on in the Texas Panhandle are presumed dead. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Dan Buesing said Wednesday that emergency personnel have moved from a rescue effort to recovery operation. The two BNSF Railway freight trains were on the same track northeast

than a hundred and 40 are injured after that terror attack in istanbul, i’m abc’s lana zak in washington with all the latest details coming up” in el paso… with many school districts now offering open enrollment… how the districts are now working to recruit and keep their students. the search continues this morning for

RENO, Nev. – The El Paso Chihuahuas had an early eight-run comeback but eventually lost to the Reno Aces 15-12Tuesdayafternoon at Greater Nevada Field. El Paso trailed 8-0 at the end of the second inning and led 9-8 by the top of the fifth. It was the first eight-run comeback in Chihuahuas’ history. Austin Hedges

The City Council unanimously approved spending a quarter of a million dollars to decorate San Jacinto Plaza for the holidays. Seven of the eight council members – District 1’s representative was not present – voted to approve the $258,434 plan to light the plaza. The lighting, tree and accessories will cost the city more than

EL PASO, Texas –TheSunBowl Association and WestStar Bank are pleased to announce the teams coming to El Paso for the 55th Annual WestStar Bank Don HaskinsSunBowl Invitational, which will be held in the Don Haskins Center,WednesdayandThursday, Dec. 21-22 with games being played at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. each evening. The four-team tournament includes two

ABC-7 has learned the group that owns a building destroyed by a fire plans to use Housing and Urban Development funds to redevelop the property. Central El Paso resident Lydia Flores told ABC-7 she is concerned the rubble on the 100 block of Raynor is still in place more than two years after the fire.

they happen around the region. but what happens after the fire is out? lydia flores wrote: “i have a concern, it has been over two years ago that a building at the 100 block of raynor in central el paso burned down. this building is right behind beall elementary school and is also a safety

6 months away – but planning for the holiday season has already began. city council approved a quarter of a million dollar budget to decorate san jacinto plaza for the ‘celebration of lights’ but some ideas didn’t sit well with council members. abc-7’s evan folan is live with that story … today’s vote passed unanimously

The man who took a beating from Las Cruces Police officers while handcuffed in a holding cell continued his testimony in court Wednesday. Ross Flynn told jurors he had no recollection of what happened moments after the incident. Video shows two officers enter his cell and throw him against the wall and onto the floor.

Residents in the Montana Vista area are bracing for what’s expected to be a wild Fourth of July. For the first time in five years, people will be able to light fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county. Monday, commissioners court voted to install unmanned barricades where Flager, Krag, Vista del Este and Buntline meet

five… you heard new testimony from a man suing las cruces police for 12 million dollars … all because of what you’re watching right now. ross flynn told the court today he was not irritated with two officers until after they beat him… while he was in handcuffs. new at six… we’re hearing from the

City Council approved moving ahead with the construction of the Northgate Transfer Center, which will be located next to the old Northpark Mall site at Wren and Diana. The city is awarding Dantex Construction Co. a $10,639,000 contract. Most of this amount will be covered by grants, city officials said. The city’s financial portion will

build the northgate transfer center and parking garage in northeast el paso. the multi-million dollar project will be located on diana street, just past dyer. the center will also include a neighboring two- story parking garage. it will also be a terminal for sun metro’s rapid transit system, brio. gfx the transfer center will also

despite the planned closure of some streets, many montana vista residents are not looking forward to fireworks being legal for the first time in five years. commissioners court voted yesterday to put up unmanned barricades on the 4th on flager, krag, vista del este and buntline streets. abc-7’s darren hunt spoke to residents there today

The mother of the infant who allegedly died after he was beaten by his own father testified in court Tuesday. Prosecutors asked Alexis Hill if she killed her baby. “Absolutely not,” Hill responded. Adam Keith Jackson, a former Fort Bliss soldier, is accused of Capital Murder in the death of his 11-month-old son, Aiden. The

Police arrested a man suspected of molesting a girl. 30-year-old Noel Mendoza, of the 2700 block of Sandigale Drive, is charged with one first-degree felony count of criminal sexual penetration of a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Police learned of allegations against Mendoza Monday. On at least one

The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is investing in the future. Tuesday, it celebrated its Scholarship Awards Banquet at the Camino Real Hotel Downtown. 20 area high school and college students received $1,500 to help ease the burden of a higher education. WestStar Bank, El Paso Electric Company, The Hospitals of Providence, The Las

Police have reopened I-10 West near Geronimo. All lanes were closed for more than an hour after a semi truck jack-knifed. Police say there were no injuries.

Lawyers for Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman said Tuesday they have filed two appeals against his extradition to the United States. Lawyer Jose Refugio Rodriguez said the appeals argue the statute of limitations has run out on some crimes Guzman is accused of in the United States. The defense also argues that some

” “this is a devastating blow women’s safety and health” more reaction this morning from lawmakers in texas after the supreme court’s big action on abortion. plus—a man convicted of shooting and killing a classmate back in 20-14 now knows how long he’ll spend behind bars and happening today–what’s next for britain as european politicans

The El Paso Fire Department has teamed up with the El Paso Health Department to provide free medical services like free influenza and pneumonia vaccines. It’s all part of the program Vaccinations for Health. The program also provides free blood pressure and glucose screenings and colorectal screening kits. On Tuesday, June 28, residents can go

Police say a teenager driving a 2014 Chevrolet Spark failed to yield the right of way to the driver of a 2016 Ford Focus at the intersection of Diana and Guadalupe, colliding with the Focus. Monday, police identified the 15-year-old girl as Natalie Torres. Police say Torres was driving the Spark. Her 16-year-old passenger, Max