Month: November 2018

Police have confirmed SWAT are responding to a situation in West El Paso. SWAT are at the 5400 block of Thornridge Circle, responding to a person barricading themselves inside a home. Police said initial reports indicated shots were fired. ABC-7 has a crew on the scene and will update you as more information becomes available.

The Borderland saw its first freeze of the season and will likely see several overnights of below average temperatures. ABC-7 talked to a local plumber who explained some easy steps to protect your pipes so they don’t freeze. Aaron Monteros, owner of Gibby’s Plumbing said you can buy insulation at any home improvement store. Next,

The homeless, including some veterans, are seeking shelter as the Borderland is expecting its first freeze of the year, with temperatures dipping to the mid 20s late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The Opportunity Center for the Homeless told ABC-7 it has already experienced an increase in people seeking shelter. John Martin, the deputy

A man suspected of shooting three people Monday night has been found dead, Albuquerque police said. Authorities identified the suspect as 30-year-old Waid Anthony Melton. Police said he shot three people at a Ben E. Keith Foods warehouse. They’re all in critical condition, according to officials. Investigators said he ran away after the shooting, prompting

City Council could take another step on Tuesday to bring an upscale convention center hotel and water park to El Paso. City representatives are scheduled to take a vote during their meeting that would allow a land swap between the city and a company overseen by billionaire businessman Paul Foster. That land swap is part

Stan Lee created Marvel’s most iconic characters. They were fictional heroes. But about a decade ago, Lee had his sights on a real-life hero — Jay J. Armes. “Nobody will ever forget what he’s done,” Armes said. Armes is a world-famous private investigator from El Paso perhaps best known for helping rescue Marlon Brando’s son

Getting sick is expensive and the prescription drugs used to make you feel better can end up hurting your pocketbook. However, there is some relief if you know where to look. Just like shopping around for the best deals at a mall or at a grocery store, prescription drug shopping is very similar. Prices will

UTEP announced Monday afternoon that head volleyball coach Holly Watts will not return next season after the Miners posted a 48-127 record in her six seasons as head coach. “While the hard work and dedication is unquestioned, the results on the court did not meet expectations under Holly’s leadership,” UTEP athletic director Jim Senter said.

A Las Cruces man told ABC-7 that battery-powered vests could prevent some homeless people from freezing in the bitter cold this winter. “It could kill you, absolutely kill you,” said Robert Paquette. Paquette raised $3,000 to purchase 25 battery-powered warming vests for the homeless in Las Cruces. The Gospel Rescue Mission on Amador Avenue is

Internet traffic hijacking disrupted several Google services Monday, including search and cloud-hosting services. Network-monitoring companies say service interruptions lasted for nearly two hours and ended about 5:30 p.m. EST. The incident was suspicious because it rerouted data traffic to Google through Russian and Chinese telecommunications companies. Google confirms Monday’s disruption and says it believes the

Federal investigators said they have probable cause to believe a Mississippi priest fraudulently received donations by falsely telling people he had cancer and that his diocese knew that and concealed it. The allegations came in an affidavit written by a Department of Homeland Security special agent that was attached to an application for a search

Much like in countless countries and communities around the world, Stan Lee’s memory lives on in Las Cruces. “I teared up,” said Jennifer Dawn Smith, “It’s like finding out your favorite grandfather passed away.” “I saw it on social media and I was like, ‘I should come to the comic book store,’ said Lucky Cruz,

A police officer fatally shot an armed security guard who was wearing a hat with “security” emblazoned across the front and holding a man down following a shooting inside the suburban Chicago bar where the guard worked, an attorney for the guard’s family said Monday after filing a federal lawsuit. Jemel Roberson, 26, was pronounced

The City of El Paso announced Monday it has issued notices to property owners and tenants who live within 300 feet of the downtown arena footprint, notifying them of the City’s plans to demolish city-owned properties. The City did not set an official date for the demolitions. City officials said it has agreed not to

A rollover is affecting traffic on Montana in East El Paso. An overturned semi-truck along Montana at Yarbrough eastbound is causing traffic to build up. The intersection is reduced to one lane. El Paso Police and El Paso Fire are on the scene. No word yet if there are any injuries.

Liz Cheney has had a quiet first term as congresswoman, but that’s about to change. She’s seeking a House Republican leadership post that’s key to her party’s strategy against next year’s Democratic majority. If she succeeds, Cheney will be the only woman in House Republican leadership – and follow in the footsteps of her father,

Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday. He was 95. Lee was declared dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to Kirk Schenck, an attorney for

The dead were found in burned-out cars, in the smoldering ruins of their homes, or next to their vehicles, apparently overcome by smoke and flames before they could jump in behind the wheel and escape. In some cases, there were only charred fragments of bone, so small that coroner’s investigators used a wire basket to

With drought a constant consideration for New Mexico, state and federal officials are warning that decisions about water are growing more complicated and opportunities to tap untraditional sources should be considered. The state, with the help of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has drafted a document that outlines areas where regulations can be streamlined to

Investigators say a Houston-area homeowner has fatally shot an off-duty firefighter after both attended a party and later got into a physical fight. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Nicholas Daniel was shot during an altercation Sunday in Montgomery. The shooting will be referred to a grand jury. A statement Monday on behalf of The

In a satellite interview with Fox News recorded in the ABC-7 studios, Yvette Herrell explained why she has not yet conceded the race for New Mexico’s district second congressional district. “We have a second congressional district race where everybody goes to bed on Tuesday night thinking that I’ve been declared the winner,” Herrell said. “Suddenly

Life is good for animals at the zoo. They eat, sleep and play with no worries in the world. In the wild, they are usually exposed to predators and dangerous diseases, but at the El Paso Zoo they are safe from both. “Obviously, zoos are not a completely natural situation,” said veterinarian Victoria Milne. Take,

Veteran’s Day was yesterday, but it’s observed today. All city administrative and municipal offices will be closed, including the county courthouse, public libraries and museums. There is no school for the El Paso, Ysleta, Canutillo, Gadsden and Clint school districts. Socorro and Las Cruces public schools WILL have school. ABC 7 salutes all our Veterans.

It’s a scene that El Pasoans haven’t seen since 1974. Downtown streetcars are back to roaming the streets of El Paso. It was a decade-long process to bring back the streetcars that once to used to serve not only El Paso but also across the border in Juarez. The dream started to become reality back

What is old is new again. The U.S. Army announced on Veterans Day that it is bringing back a uniform from the World War II era for soldiers to wear as its service uniform. The uniform, known as the “Army Greens,” will become the everyday business-wear for all soldiers. The current “Army Blues” uniform will

A former assistant principal at Austin High School who was indicted in connection to the district-wide cheating scheme will avoid a trial after acknowledging responsibility for his role. The El Paso Times reported that Mark Tegmeyer entered a pre-trial diversion agreement with federal prosecutors last week. The move will allow him to avoid trial and

The regular Texas high school football season has come to an end. Now its playoff time! Here is a sneak peak at this week’s up coming slate of games in UIL 5a and 6a. Adrian’s Eastwood Troopers will be taking on Abilene Cooper at 6:30pm at Eastwood on Friday. The Eastlake Falcons will be taking

It was “Noche de Nachos” in Downtown Las Cruces where organizers broke the world record for the most amount of nachos. Organizers say the total weight of the nachos added up to 5,309 pounds and was 110 feet long. The previous world record was 4,689. The nachos consisted of 900 tortilla chips, 450 pounds of

The Casa del Migrante hosts people making their way across borders. With the current migrant surge and more expected to arrive the shelter needs help. We brought you news Friday of the cold weather forcing immigration authorities to clear the downtown bridge of nearly 200 asylum seekers. They have all been taken to Juarez’s main

Actor-comedian George Lopez reportedly is facing a misdemeanor count of battery after a scuffle with a man last month at a New Mexico restaurant. The Las Cruces Sun-News reports Lopez will be receiving a criminal summons to the city’s municipal court. According to the newspaper, Lopez was in Las Cruces filming a movie and the