Month: April 2019

A supplier of Texas’ execution drugs can remain secret under a court ruling that cited a risk of “physical harm” to the compounding pharmacy if the information became public. The Texas Supreme Court’s decision Friday ends a long-running legal battle that began in 2014 over the drugs used in the nation’s busiest execution chamber. Defense

The Trump administration asked an appeals court Friday to let it continue returning asylum seekers to Mexico, hours before a U.S. judge’s order was set to go into effect blocking the unprecedented change to the U.S. asylum process. Judge Richard Seeborg’s ban was set to go into effect at 5 p.m. Pacific time, but the

Two Indian men who were force-fed during a hunger strike inside a Texas immigration detention center are out of government custody. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Leticia Zamarripa confirmed Thursday that Jasvir Singh and Rajandeep Singh were released on bond from the El Paso Processing Center. After The Associated Press revealed ICE was force-feeding

Business and political leaders from the U.S. and Mexico gathered Friday to promote greater trade at a time when actions by both governments have rattled investors, expressing optimism despite times of uncertainty for the relationship. Investment in Mexico has been cool pending passage of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that is meant to update NAFTA,

On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg blasts Vice President Mike Pence’s cultural and religious conservatism. But as the mayor of Indiana’s fourth largest city, his tone toward the state’s Republican former governor was more muted. During the four years in which they overlapped in Indiana politics, Buttigieg, the South Bend mayor, had

Disney and Lucasfilm have released the first teaser trailer for the third film in the latest Star Wars trilogy: The Rise of Skywalker. WATCH THE TRAILER BELOW:

U.S. Border Patrol vans filled with Central American migrants arrived at the Gospel Mission in Las Cruces to drop off nearly 100 migrants. The vans arrived at the rescue mission shortly after 10 a.m. Friday. Approximately 97 men, women and children from Central America were dropped off, said the City of Las Cruces. The rescue

Sawyer Letcher heard voices others couldn’t. They told him to hurt himself. Trying to silence the clamor in his head, the 19-year-old would bang it against a prison wall in Texas until he bled. He tried to hang himself at least twice before eventually taking his life with bed sheets in his cell in May

For seven seasons, you’ve ignored the lure of “Game of Thrones.” The multiple awards didn’t draw you in. Your friends debating plot twists each Sunday on social media didn’t move you. The “Is Jon Snow really dead?” storyline wasn’t enough; not even the “Hold the door!” memes sparked enough interest. But now, here you are,

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz presented Pope Francis two prayer cards of migrant children who died in U.S. custody. The Diocese of El Paso tells ABC-7 Seitz is in Rome this week for a conference on human trafficking. A spokesperson for the Diocese said Seitz had the chance to briefly meet with Pope Francis. The

A Guillen Middle School teacher and soccer coach allegedly kissed and touched one of his players inappropriately, states a criminal complaint affidavit obtained by ABC-7. Detectives with the El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested and charged Jesus Fernando Sifuentes, 32, with Indecency with a Child and Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student.

The San Elizario soccer program placed not one, but two teams in the 4A regional semifinals, which begin Friday in Justin, Texas. The San Elizario girls team is in the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history and will meet Stephenville with a place in the regional final on the line. Meanwhile, the

It’s been dubbed “The Smallest Brewery in Texas” by its owner. But, Sun Brewing is being recognized at an international stage for its beer. “Even though this is a very small, artisanal brewery, the small guys can still make world-class beer,” owner and brewer David Slocum said. Sun Brewing’s “Saison De Membrillo” and “100% Spontaneous

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Canutillo involving a sheriff’s deputy. The shooting happened at about 1 p.m. at Talbot and 3rd, the sheriff’s office said. An official with the sheriff’s office said two parents called the sheriff’s office to report a domestic disturbance involving their 20-year-old son. When

It’s the middle of allergy season here in the Borderland and this year it hit earlier and harder than usual. “The season tends to hit a little bit sooner and harder and I think that just has to do with the warmer temperatures. We had a really warm winter so things tend to pollinate a

More and more migrants coming into the U.S. has led local law enforcement to lend resources to federal agencies operating at the border. El Paso Police tell ABC-7 when the calls come in, they’re able to help, but it comes at a cost. ​ “It’s going to tax our resources. We’re already sometimes short staffed

It’s been three years since the tragic death of Border Patrol Agent Joey Barraza. Agent Barraza died in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and his Ford F-150 truck. He was assigned to the Sierra Blanca station of the Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector. The crash took place on westbound lanes of I-10 at Mile Marker

Cooler temperatures are hitting the Borderland Thursday, but warmer temperatures are just around the corner. With summer coming to El Paso faster than many are ready, the City is preparing to help El Pasoans stay cool. Starting Saturday, April 13, the spray parks will reopen for the spring and summer season. “We have eight spray

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says she owns a gun and called it a “false choice” that the only two gun control options are complete, unrestricted access or a desire to seize everyone’s guns. The senator from California told reporters after a campaign event in Iowa that she is a gun owner. She says, “I

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday called for bipartisan talks aimed at bolstering asylum laws and addressing border security, issuing a bid for negotiations amid a surge of migrants crossing the southwestern U.S. border and daily outcries by President Donald Trump about the need to clamp down on immigration. “What we need to do

The Trump administration says families of Mexican teenagers who were shot to death by American border agents should not be allowed to sue for damages in U.S. courts. The administration is telling the Supreme Court in a brief filed Thursday that the justices should take up and resolve the issue in favor of two agents

Las Cruces police arrested a man accused of purchasing a used vehicle with a fraudulent check. 44-year-old Kenneth Michael Harper, of the 2200 block of Dona Ana Road, is charged with a third-degree felony count of forgery. On March 22, 2019, Harper went to a local used car dealership and allegedly provided a $3,900 check

Southern New Mexico farmers who depend on the Rio Grande will begin getting their share of irrigation water in early June. Officials with the Elephant Butte Irrigation District say farmers can expect to start with an allotment of 6 inches (15 centimeters) per acre. That’s about 163,000 gallons, or more than 617,000 liters. The district’s

Investigators with the Crimes Against Persons Unit arrested a teenager in connection to the murder of a man in Northeast El Paso. Police charged 17-year-old Neko Rutledge, who has no permanent address in El Paso, with murder for the killing of 57-year-old Robert Noble. Police arrested Rutledge on the 12300 block of Tierra Arena in

The Humane Society of El Paso is known for all the work it does for homeless animals, but earlier this year, it made headlines when its executive director was arrested in connection to a fraud case in Ohio. The arrest of Luke Westerman left many supporters of the Humane Society concerned about the impact on

A large tree was knocked over by the winds late Wednesday night at Newman Elementary School in Northeast El Paso. When our ABC-7 crews arrived, the tree was nearly completely uprooted. A spokesperson for the El Paso Independent School District said no one was hurt, and the students in the classrooms affected, have been moved

There is a crash on Loop 375 and North Loop that is blocking the right lane and the right shoulder. Traffic is down to one lane in the area and is creating a delay. Take Zaragoza to avoid this area.

FC Juárez came painfully close to completing their run through the 2019 Copa MX Clausura competition, but they fell short in the final in a 1-0 loss against Club America. Los Bravos were looking to become the first team from outside Mexico’s top division (Liga MX) to hoist the trophy since 2012. However, they were

It’s never easy winning a state title in any sport in Texas. It’s particularly difficult to do it in gymnastics when you’re competing against gymnastics hubs like Dallas. Nonetheless, seven local athletes from Infinity Gymnastics still managed to win titles at statewide events this season. The athletes range from age eight to age 13 and

Hundreds, if not thousands of teammates, family members and friends honored the late 16-year-old Beto Romero in both Las Cruces and Anthony, New Mexico. “No one – no family – deserves to go through this,” said Gabriel Venegas, a childhood friend. Adalberto “Beto” Romero IV was a straight ‘A’ student, star Gadsden High athlete and