Month: May 2019

A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people before police shot and killed him, authorities said. Six other people were wounded in the shooting, including a police officer whose bulletproof vest saved his life, said Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera. The city’s visibly shaken

A pedestrian was struck and seriously hurt by a vehicle this evening in the Lower Valley. The incident happened at Alameda and Coronado Road. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with what police call serious injuries. Special Traffic Investigators responded to the scene.

President Trump threatened to impose 5 percent tariffs on all goods imported to the US from Mexico Thursday and those effects would affect borderland dinner tables first. The president’s latest tariff threat will have American customers paying the price difference as the increased cost of goods keeps getting passed down the chain to the last

A child molester previously deported from the U.S. was arrested as he attempted to blend in with a group of people entering the country illegally, the U.S. Border Patrol said. Border Patrol agents arrested Heriberto Quiroz-Garcia, 29, a Mexican national, approximately four miles east of theFort Hancock Port of Entry in west Texas. The agents

Rapper Cardi B has rescheduled her concert at the El Paso County Coliseum for October 8, 2019. The singer was originally scheduled to perform at the coliseum on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. That performance was postponed “due to circumstances beyond her control,” said the El Paso Sports Commission, which manages the coliseum. TMZ reported Cardi

Despite pushback from U.S. business, Mexico and Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump doubled down Friday on his threat to slap a 5% tariff on Mexican imports unless America’s southern neighbor cracks down on Central American migrants trying to cross the U.S. border. U.S. manufacturers said the tariff, set to take effect June 10, would have

On Wednesday, Border Patrol agents near downtown El Paso encountered a group of 1,036 migrants who had entered the country illegally – the biggest cluster the agency has ever seen. At one point in May, a holding cell designed for 35 migrants was crammed with 155. Six children have died in U.S. custody since September,

Investigators arrested the mother of a 4-week-old boy after the infant was hospitalized with skull and rib fractures. Elvia Hilaria Dorado, 27, of the 400 block of El Molina Boulevard, is charged with a first-degree felony count of child abuse resulting in great bodily harm. Dorado and her boyfriend took their 4-week-old son to Memorial

Albuquerque police say a Belen woman’s arrest on suspicion of DWI while driving an electric scooter is the first such arrest since the city allowed the vehicles on local streets a week ago. Police say 26-year-old Lily Romero was arrested Wednesday evening on suspicion of aggravated DWI after being stopped while driving the wrong way

Beto O’Rourke has hired 37 staffers to help with organizing in Iowa, boosting his team to 44 in the state that kicks off presidential primary voting and could become make-or-break for him. Some 2020 presidential hopefuls have larger Iowa staffs, but O’Rourke’s now approaching the upper tier. His campaign announced a “statewide weekend of action”

Texas lawmakers passed legislation that could increase the age to buy tobacco products. Senate Bill 21 aimed to increase the tobacco sales age from 18 to 21. Paso del Norte Health Foundation Program Officer Bianca De Leon said most people under 18 acquire tobacco products from peers who are 18 to 20. “This is really

Our climate is changing although it is not obvious in the grocery stores local farmers are trying to keep up with changes in the weather pattern. Agriculture has always been dependent on the weather with local farmers in need of sun, warmth, and rains to reliably produce the food that we eat. Keith Deputy is

Former NMSU Men’s Basketball star Pascal Siakam’s 32-point performance led the Raptors to their first ever NBA Finals win Thursday night. The Raptors beat the back-to-back defending champion Warriors 118-109. Siakam, who was drafted by the Raptors in 2016, stepped up after Raptors Star Kawhi Leonard was double-teamed most of the game. According to the

The Elephant Butte Irrigation District ( EBID ) is set to release water from Elephant Butte Lake on Friday, more than two months later than last year. Last Fall, the reservoir fell to only three percent capacity, the lowest in many years, so the EBID had no choice but to wait to release water. “That’s

We Build the Wall officially unveiled its 30 foot tall, half-mile long barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border during a dedication ceremony Thursday afternoon. Veteran and founder of the online fundraising campaign, Brain Kolfage, and 7-year-old Benton Stevens, who made headlines for opening up a hot chocolate stand in Austin, Texas to raise money for barrier,

In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border. He said the percentage will gradually

The UTEP Football team will get two nationally televised games this year. The first will be against Texas Tech in Lubbock. That game will be September 7th and you can watch it on FSN. The second game will be against North Texas. That will broadcasted on the NFL Network. Nine of UTEP Football games will

Mexican officials say 62 migrants have escaped an immigration facility in Ciudad Juarez, across from El Paso, Texas. The National Migration Institute said Thursday a group of Cubans at the facility set a fire and threatened workers. It added that the blaze was quickly controlled and none of the migrants or workers were hurt. Such

Customs and Border Protection officials said Thursday that Border Patrol agents in El Paso apprehended the largest single group of migrants ever encountered. President Donald Trump tweeted video of the apprehension, showing hundreds of migrants illegally crossing into South Central El Paso near Bowie High School. Yesterday, Border Patrol agents apprehended the largest group of

The mayor of Sunland Park said Thursday he and his family received death threats after the City issued a stop work order to the group building a privately-funded border barrier on private property along the U.S.-Mexico border. “My family and I have received death threats over the last couple of days,” said Mayor Javier Perea,

El Paso Police say a Colombian national was killed as a group of individuals attempted to cross I-10 East near Executive. Police did not identify the man, only describing him as being in his 50s. Police did not clarify whether the group attempting to cross I-10 consisted of undocumented immigrants or asylum seekers who entered

We Build The Wall Inc., the group building a privately funded border barrier on private land, held a news conference at 11:00 a.m. to provide an update to the media about construction. The group has nearly completed a mile long barrier on land owned by the American Eagle Brick Company. Earlier this week, the City

Detectives with the Crimes Against Persons Unit identified the man shot and killed in East El Paso Wednesday night as 29-year-old Jorge Cano Jr. Police said Cano Jr. was shot and killed after breaking into the residence at 11219 Les Peterson. The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. on May 29, 2019. According to investigators,

Detectives with the Crimes Against Persons Unit identified the man shot and killed in East El Paso Wednesday night as 29-year-old Jorge Cano Jr. Police said Cano Jr. was shot and killed after breaking into the residence at 11219 Les Peterson. The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. on May 29, 2019. According to investigators,

The City of Sunland Park has received more than 2,500 phone calls as of 2:45 p.m. from people supporting the group building a border barrier on private land along the U.S.-Mexico border. During a news conference Tuesday, Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea said a cease and desist order was issued because the land owner was

DALLAS (AP) – Tornado warnings have expired for parts of North Texas but the area remains under a tornado watch until the evening. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for sections of Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties. Forecasters say a tornado watch remains in effect throughout parts of

Customs and Border Protection will host three hiring seminars in El Paso on Thursday. All three seminars will be at Park University on 1330 Adabel Drive in East El Paso. The seminars will be at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Recruiters will provide details on career options, requirements, and resume guidance. Email oforecruiterselpaso@cbp.dhs.gov

Socorro High School saw two standout athletes sign their letters of intent Wednesday afternoon to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Misael Ortiz signed with UTEP track and field and is a specialist in the shot put and discus. In fact, he was a three-time shot put district champion, a two-time

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning gamers out there that too much video game time can be a problem. In June 2018, WHO proposed adding “gaming disorder” to its list of globally recognized diseases. This past Saturday the organization officially agreed on the addition. According to their website, Gaming disorder is defined as a

UPDATE: The art exhibit in the Duranguito area has official been taken down. Maintenance crews removed the banners of the art exhibit, ‘Uncaged Art: Tornillo Children’s Detention Camp,’ Wednesday. ABC-7 was there as crews removed the banners and hauled them away in trucks. The Paso del Sur group told ABC-7 they plan to continue to