Month: August 2017

A group of Texas Democratic congressmen are questioning preliminary plans to build a section of President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall through a federal wildlife refuge. Federal officials have told landowners and local officials that they intend to build on about 3 miles (nearly 5 kilometers) of the river levee that runs through the Santa

Former Texas Gov. Mark White, a Democrat who championed public education reforms, including the landmark “no-pass, no-play” policy for high school athletes, has died. He was 77. His wife, Linda, says White died Saturday. She wasn’t certain of the cause of death. White served as governor from 1983 until 1987. The education policies approved during

El Paso firefighters were called to a home in Northeast El Paso early Saturday morning after a fire broke out inside the house. When they arrived shortly after 6am they found a two story home located in the 5700 block of Rick Husband fully engulfed with heavy smoke and flames pouring out. Firefighters began battling

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday a probe examining carbon monoxide leaking from the exhaust into the cabin of law enforcement Ford Explorers now covers more than 1.3 million Explorers from the 2011 through 2017 model years. The agency made the move after finding more than 2,700 complaints of exhaust odors in

UTEP basketball is coming early this year as the Miners prepare for their upcoming trip to play some exhibition games in Costa Rica. The team is practicing all week before they leave on August 15 to play three games before returning to El Paso on August 20. “It’s good that we have these 10 days

A judge Friday denied bond for one of the two brothers suspected in a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old girl. Police said 14-year-old Jocelyn Trujillo-Pierce sneaked out of her home the night of Saturday July 30, 2017. A few hours later, she was shot and killed at a house party

Detectives with the police department’s Financial Crimes Unit arrested and charged four suspects in connection with a “large-scale theft operation” that crossed state lines. Mark Mitchell, 45; Amy Chavira, 22; Nicole Davidson, 28; and Robert Lee Reynolds, 25, are charged with Theft over $300,000 and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, police said. Mitchell “unlawfully appropriated

Tens of thousands of Fort Bliss soldiers have deployed to the Middle East over the past decade and many are still deploying. It’s estimated between 10 to 25 percent of them return with some form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A lot has been learned about treating soldiers for PTSD since the war began. “Whatever

A Socorro High School student said suicide seemed like the only option for him as he searched his father’s house looking for a rope. “I was going to take my life and I went downstairs and I was looking for a way to end it all quickly,” senior Nikolas Martinez said. More than 41,000 Americans

College campuses are not only a resource for education, but in many cases it’s where students gain personal growth, make lifelong friendships and prepare for life. That chapter also brings its share of challenges that may need reinforcements like counseling. A 2015-2016 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health shows the number of students

It’s the most complex organ in our bodies: the brain. Researchers estimate our brains contain between 86 to 100 billion cells but some brains are more complex than others, especially those who struggle with depression, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorders. ABC-7 visited El Paso’s first and only brain bank where groundbreaking research is underway. “I see

UPDATE: One of the Los Bandidos Motorcycle Club members shot at an east El Paso bar last Sunday night during a gang-related shooting has died, the El Paso Motorcycle Coalition said. A Facebook post Thursday evening said Juan Martinez, 61, died from his injuries. The shooting sent three people to the hospital, including one in

An Austin judge has delayed a ruling yet again on whether the City of El Paso can host sporting events at the new $180 million Downtown multi-purpose facility it plans to build in the Duranguito neighborhood. Judge Amy Clark Meachum is out sick, said her court operations officer. “There will be no order today,” 201st

A motorcycle officer on the freeway was assaulted by a speeding driver clocked on radar doing over 90 miles per hour, police said. The officer was on traffic patrol Thursday morning at I-10 West near Artcraft “running radar as part of a motor-surge focused on the Westside.” The driver, 31-year-old Zackery Avila of Las Cruces,

Charlotte’s Furniture, founded in 1951, will close its doors in the near future. The store, located at 5411 N. Mesa, has already notified empleoyees and clients. “While we are proud of our success and thankful for your devoted support, the time has come for other pursuits. We are eager to visit with many of you

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry is disputing a claim by the U.S. Justice Department that New Mexico’s largest city is a “sanctuary” for immigrants living in the country illegally. The Republican mayor wrote to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions that Albuquerque has been trying to partner with federal immigration authorities, but ICE staffing levels fell in

The fatal shootings of several cows in southeastern New Mexico have sparked fears of a serial cattle killer running loose. The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports Eddy County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that another six cattle on two separate properties were shot and killed. Detectives say a high-caliber rifle was used in the shooting from within

The staff of the weekly newspaper Riodoce normally meets on Wednesdays to review its plans for coverage of the most recent mayhem wrought in Sinaloa state by organized crime, corrupt officials and ceaseless drug wars. But on this day, in the shadow of their own tragedy, they’ve come together to talk about security. It’s important

Drier air will reduce our rain chances Friday morning and afternoon. Rain chances return to the forecast Friday night into the weekend. Our rain chances will continue into the first of next week and may even increase by the middle part of next week. Winds won`t be an issue except around thunderstorms.

Authorities say two baby sitters have been charged with putting five children infested with fleas, bedbugs and lice into the back of a U-Haul truck in Ohio. The Chronicle-Telegram reports 25-year-old Jamie Adkins and 55-year-old Brian Dekam were arrested Wednesday in Elyria after they were spotted loading the children into the U-Haul. Adkins told police

Nearly two decades of using heroin and a year of living on the streets of Philadelphia had led Steven Kemp to a simple conclusion: It was time to get sober. But when he staggered into a detox facility on a recent Friday night, his head brimming with the thought that suicide would end the pain,

Police are on the scene in the Lower Valley where a car crashed into a business. It happened at the intersection of Roseway and Zaragoza. ABC-7 crews are on the scene. Check back with KVIA.com for more updates.

The Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy held a camp to give girls a glimpse of what they can expect from their new school ahead of the first day. Principal Cynthia Ontiveros said the school, in the El Paso Independent School District, made sure it had enough staff and renovations to “reflect a 21st

El Paso police said someone inside a passing vehicle shot a man standing outside his home on Thursday afternoon in El Paso’s Lower Valley. Police said the 22-year-old victim was shot in the lower torso. EPPD’s Gang Unit and Mission Valley officers responded to the drive-by shooting in the 7900 block of Lirio at 4:42

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I-10 East closed at Sunland Park I-10 West closed at Viscount Paisano closed from Supr 1966 to San Antonio Day Time Closures: 9am-3pm I-10 right lane closed from Sunland Park to Buena vista El Paso Street car closures: Long term closures Paisano Drive closed to traffic between Chihuahua street and El Paso. Pasiano Drive closed

The Texas House has approved taking money from a state’s savings account to pay to temporarily bolster the state-run health insurance program for retired teachers. The lower chamber voted 130-10 Tuesday to pass House Bill 20 authored by Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin, which would put a one-time influx of $212 million into TRS-CARE, the health

After a disappointing season last year, the Bowie volleyball program is ready to “bear” down this season with the help of new head coach Lourdes Balderrama. “Its a completely different ball game. Bowie volleyball is totally different. We are changing!” said Balderrama. After suffering a 6 and 23 season last year something had to change.

They are considered to be two of the most unique mascots in all of baseball, but we’ll have to wait another day to see the Chihuahuas take on the New Orleans Baby Cakes. The game in New Orleans was officially postponed after multiple rain delays Thursday evening. The two teams will play a doubleheader on

El Paso Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a least one person wounded in El Paso’s Lower Valley. The shooting was reported at 4:30 pm on the 7900 block of Lirio. The fire department said a person was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Police later tweeted the victim suffered non-life