Good Morning El Paso 07.04.16

breaking news this morning. police say a person is dead following motorcycle crash on loop 375. we have the latest with a live report from good morning el paso’s denise olivas. the borderland is celebrating america’s birthday with an added treat this year. residents will be able to pop fireworks in the el paso county. but there’s many things to keep in mind to have a safe holiday. meanwhile the country is on terror watch. what law enforcement and homeland security is doing to make sure this day goes without tragedy. a very good morning el paso, las cruces, and juarez. i’m hillary floren. good morning, everyone. dispatchers confirm one person is dead after a crash in far east el paso. this happened just after 2-15 at the intersection of loop 375 and spur 601. good morning el paso’s denise olivas is live on the scene with more … denise? police tell us that only the motorcycle was involved and no other vehicles. our round the clock crew is on the scene … stay tuned for updates and live reports beginning at 5 o-clock. for the first time in five years you’re allowed to pop fireworks in el paso county. but there are some dos and don’ts you need to be aware of. the far east montana vista business association has designated five parking lots for fireworks only the parking lot at sky room special events center is also available, along with montana tires and two at bobby’s lots– all off montana avenue. each lot will charge a five dollar fee to park. they’ll be supervised by security guards and portable restrooms will be available. the association says if you park on montana avenue, you will be towed. rember, fireworks are still banned within el paso city limits. don’t forget several business’s are closed for the day. all city of el paso offices will be closed and will reopen tuesday. el paso museums …public libraries… parks and recreation centers…senior centers and daycare operations will also be closed. the places that will remain open are the: animal services shelter from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the el paso zoo …city pools.. and sun metro will run on a sunday schedule. and if you’re still looking for ways to celebrate the fourth of july…here are some options. at the chamizal starting at 7 tonight they will host a free concert and firework show… fort bliss will also have a concert and fireworks at biggs park. gates open at 4 and festivities begin at 5:30 – it’s free and open to the public. you can also start your day with a parade. the westside parade will begin at western hills methodist church at 9 am. it will go along mesa to coronado high school. the eastside parade also starts at 9 am at hanks high school it will run from lee trevino to album park. for more ideas on what to do today — visit kvia dot com. all over the country celebration are already kicking off amidst security concerns. authorities are doing everything they can to keep another tragedy from happening on american soil. abc’s adrienne bankert reports from new york. from the joy of fireworks displays …. to terrifying explosions this years fourth of july follows deadly attacks this month around the world. across the country major airports upping security – uniformed and undercover officers monitoring train and bus stations. the nypd keeping an eye on the city’s famous landmarks including times square. in our nation’s capitol officers checking bags at the annual fireworks display and parade – as the national archives celebrates the 240th anniversary of the declaration of independence. meantime fear sparked sunday at new york city’s central park sot sara gordon, witness: “i have no ide what it was, it sounded like a cannon.” eightee year old connor golden was seriously injured after stepping on an explosive police who believe the device may have been there for some time have ruled out any ties to terror law enforcement is also monitoring radical islamist threats – as ramadan ends tuesday evening. is using the holiday as a call to arms. sot captain gene mccarthy / new york police department: be cognizant of the perps possibly wearing explosives. the empire state building will be lit up in red white and blue, a symbol of patritoism amid hopes of peace. adrienne bankert tag: the department of homeland security is urging those of you heading to large events to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings as you enjoy a happy and safe july fourth. adrienne bankert, abc news new york 6-07… weather and traffic on the 7s… …abc-7 traffic track … now it’s time to take a look at the tx-dot traffic cams… thick, toxic algae is shutting down several beaches in florida. and now officials are declaring a state of emergency. what this means for the state’s tourism and economy coming up. and a grizzly bear is becoming a threat to hikers at a national park. what park officials are now turning to solve the problem. and this is abc-7, where news comes first! the fourth of july