Month: June 2018

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says he is retiring. That will give President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court. The 81-year-old Kennedy said Wednesday he is stepping down after more than 30 years on the court. A Republican appointee, he has held the key vote on such high-profile issues

The stretches in solitary confinement inside a detention center in the mountains of Virginia were what broke him, the Honduran teen said. The guards stopped bringing food, he said. One time they let him out, and a group of them came at him. So many guards were kicking him in the gut, he said, he

Joseph “Joe” Jackson, the patriarch who launched the musical Jackson family dynasty, died Wednesday in a Las Vegas hospital, a source close to the family tells CNN. He was 89. Jackson was the father and at times manager to pop stars Michael and Janet Jackson, along with the sibling-singing group, The Jackson 5. No cause

The Trump administration has 30 days to reunite children with their families after being separated at the border, under a new court order. Here’s a look at what the latest federal ruling means: HOW DID WE GET HERE? This spring, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a new “zero tolerance” policy at the U.S. border: Anyone

Sweden dominated Mexico 3-0 to move on to the World Cup knockout round, and thanks to South Korea, Mexico will also advance. Ludwig Augustinsson volleyed a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from close range five minutes into the second half, and captain Andreas Granqvist converted on penalty kick to help Sweden take control Wednesday

Federal and local law enforcement officers, equipped with bulletproof vests, helmets and guns, surrounded Ysleta High School Tuesday morning for an active shooter drill. More and more school districts in the United States are conducting theses drills on campuses after two major massacres on school grounds this year. Seventeen people were shot and killed in

A recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will no longer be eligible to maintain her DACA status after reportedly smuggling three undocumented immigrants on Monday. A U.S. Border Patrol Agent working the I-25 immigration checkpoint north of Las Cruces said a dark Toyota Scion approached the primary immigration inspection checkpoint and noticed

A home fire broke out in Northeast El Paso Wednesday morning. The El Paso Fire Department said it happened on the 7300 block of O Dell Lane, not far from Dyer Street and Railroad Road. It was first reported at around 7 a.m. Authorities told ABC-7 no one was injured. Officials haven’t said what caused

Authorities in Mexico arrested a man known to be one of the accused leaders of the Barrio Azteca gang and is on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list. Eduardo Ravelo Rodriguez, also known as “Tablas was arrested by the Mexican Army Tuesday in Michoacan. Ravelo was on the run from authorities in the U.S.

Hundreds of “freedom warriors” from border states prepare to rally at the detention camps in Tornillo today. Community members and allies such as United We Dream, Mijente, New Mexico Dream Team, and United We Dream Texas want to demand #FreedomForImmigrants and show the nation that people will not stand for the deportation force. The rally

A majority of Texas voters believe gun laws should be more strict, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Almost as many — a total of 44 percent — would leave gun laws as they are now (31 percent) or make them less strict (13 percent). Asked about things that might be responsible

It’s National HIV Testing Day and the city celebrates by offering free and fast check-ups today! In order to reduce the spread of the disease, the HIV Prevention Clinic, at 701 Montana, will be open today from 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The clinic offers HIV, Syphilis and

The El Paso Chihuahuas overcame an early 4-0 deficit Tuesday night en route to a 9-5 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies at Southwest University Park. The Dogs have now won seven in a row and sit four games above .500 at 41-37. The Grizzlies fell to 46-31 with the loss. Fresno scored one in the

City leaders approved a controversial plan to develop part of Northwest El Paso’s desert landscape. City council approved the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, and on Tuesday, it approved the projects that will benefit from the funding. A TIRZ is a funding tool whereby the city sets aside property tax revenue

This morning hundreds gathered outside of the County Court House in El Paso to protest the trauma and damage caused by family separation. A diverse group of educators, human rights activists, faith leaders and civil rights activists brought together by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) gave passionate speeches promoting unity, and keeping families together.

A Carlsbad man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on kidnapping and firearms charges in New Mexico. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Richard Fierro was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Las Cruces. Fierro was arrested in November 2016 on a criminal complaint charging him with violating firearms laws in Carlsbad. According to the

Because a fire scorched the contents of the Gospel Rescue Mission thrift store in Las Cruces, the organization now needs a temporary space to do business. “At first you have the shock of, ‘It shouldn’t have happened,’” explained the organization’s executive director, Henry Young. An electrical fire ignited inside the shop on Friday nightwhile no

The El Paso Police Department’s Gang unit arrested three men for their alleged connection to an assault that occurred at a bar early in the month. Investigators arrested 27 year-old Miguel Cuadros, 28 year-old Normando Isaac Alarcon, and 38 year old Rene Holguin, for allegedly being involved in a brawl that broke out at the

A University of Houston student has been sentenced to more than a year in prison after he nearly joined the Islamic State in Syria. The Houston Chronicle reports that a federal judge sentenced Asher Abid Khan to 18 months in prison followed by five years of supervision on Monday. Federal authorities had recommended more than

The upcoming trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman could be moved from Brooklyn to Manhattan. U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan told attorneys at a hearing on Tuesday that he was still considering a request by Guzman’s attorneys to change the venue for a trial later this year. The defense argues that security

A fire in Mexico at an auto parts store is sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air, causing concern for El Pasoans on the U.S. side of the border. The El Paso Fire Department tweeted several pictures of the fire consuming the shop, as well as from a distance. The EPFD said the

Local and federal law enforcement agencies are hosting an active shooter exercise on Tuesday, June 26, at Ysleta High School. Officials with Ysleta Independent School District announced the drill in a news release. YISD is asking for the community to remain calm during the drill. The active shooter exercise is the second drill in the

The B’nai Zion Cemetery was vandalized late Saturday Evening. Two headstones, a walkway and an outside wall were spray painted with Anti-Semitic messages. Swastika signs, a picture of Hitler with his named spelled out, and other Nazi regime graffiti was discovered by Edward Dubouitz, who is the Vice President of the congregation of B’nai Zion,

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a study that will determine what Alameda Avenue will look like the next 20 years, and it wants residents to share their opinions. The Alameda Corridor study will take eighteen months to complete at will look at the more than 30-mile entire stretch of Alameda from Texas Ave.

Republican Ted Cruz leads Democrat Beto O’Rourke 41 percent to 36 percent in the general election race for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Neal Dikeman, the Libertarian Party nominee for U.S. Senate, garnered 2 percent, according to the survey. And 20 percent of registered

El Paso Mayor Dee Margo visited the facility housing undocumented minors at the Tornillo Port of Entry over the weekend. Margo told ABC-7 he had a briefing with the sub-contractor managing the facility. “I thought they were making the best of an inhumane situation, humane, they were on top of things,” Margo said. Officials with

Experts say that this year’s tick season is shaping up to be possibly the worst in recent memory. Beyond Lyme disease and other tick-borne ailments, a new threat is emerging from ticks whose bites can prompt an allergy to red meat. Can a tick bite make you allergic to red meat? Tick bites can cause

El Paso was just given another All-America City award, but according to a new list, the city only ranks 83rd for the best cities for families to live in Texas. WalletHub.com ranked 117 cities in Texas based on 21 metrics, which include number of playgrounds per capita, the violent crime rate and divorce rate. However,

U.S. defense officials say the Trump administration has chosen two military bases in Texas to house detained migrants. The officials identified the posts as Fort Bliss and Goodfellow Air Force Base and spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record about a pending announcement. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis

The El Paso Chihuahuas have now won six consecutive games after a 7-5 win over Fresno Monday night at home. Shane Peterson went 3-4 with a home run, double, and four RBI to lead the Dogs to their 40th win of the season. The Chihuahuas are now three games over .500 at 40-37 on the