El Paso County working with school districts to expand virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — As the battle over Covid-19 continues in the Borderland the need for more testing continues to be a talking point. Recently, the…
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UTEP sets spring commencement ceremony for Sun Bowl on Sept. 12, prepares for fall semester
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s spring 2020 commencement ceremony, which would’ve been be held this weekend if not for postponement due to the virus…
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‘This is the busiest we have been’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Socorro woman charged with making Walmart shooting threats; 2nd Borderland arrest in a week
SOCORRO, Texas — A Socorro resident was arrested by police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday evening for allegedly making a…
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El Paso’s singing doctor has an important musical message to share about the virus
EL PASO, Texas — By day, Dr. Bruce Applebaum is a trauma surgeon at Providence Hospital in El Paso. But in his spare time, he can be found at…
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ABC-7 signs on as ‘Official Home of the UTEP Miners’
EL PASO, Texas – KVIA-TV ABC-7 is now the “Official Home of the UTEP Miners” after entering into a multi-year agreement with UTEP…
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‘Horrible nightmare’: El Paso family of 4 infected with virus, father loses the fight
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been a long couple of weeks for Ana Gonzalez Guzman and her family, culminating with her husband Eddie losing his fight…
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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor virus stops El Paso letter carriers from delivering mail
EL PASO, Texas — Letter carriers for the United States Postal Service have continued their service nationwide through rain, sleet and snow, since…
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5 more virus fatalities in El Paso as the death toll spikes to 41
EL PASO, Texas — The death toll from the coronavirus continues to rise in El Paso, with health officials reporting five new deaths on Wednesday…
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El Paso in limbo: No clear answer if re-opening will be delayed after county judge, governor talk
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego told ABC-7 he and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have spoken about his letter signed by other local…
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85-year-old man dies after being struck by car just a block from home in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — An 85-year-old El Paso man has died at a local hospital after being struck by a car late Tuesday night, authorities said. Police on…
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Workforce Solutions Borderplex offers tips for job seekers during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The unemployment rate has surged nationwide to 14.7 percent. In the two-week period between April 26 and May 9, Workforce Solutions…
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3 new virus deaths, 65 more cases as El Paso sees 60% spike in 2 weeks; County judge, governor talk
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s coronavirus surge continued Tuesday night as the Department of Public Health reported three new deaths and 65 more cases.…
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UMC turns to anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat virus patients
EL PASO, Texas — The antiviral medication remdesivir is on the way to El Paso and will soon be used by the staff at University Medical Center.…
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Here’s how El Paso will spend $119 million in federal virus funds
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Tuesday approved a plan for how to use money received from the federal government for the coronavirus…
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Bel Air High School teacher collaborates with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to celebrate class of 2020
EL PASO, Texas– One percussion director at Bel Air High School is hoping to give back to the class of 2020 through an online project, and he’s…
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El Paso daycare workers are unsung heroes during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Rogers Early Learning Academy at the YWCA has yet to shut its doors during this coronavirus pandemic, with the daycare is…
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ABC-7 wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award
EL PASO, Texas — KVIA-TV ABC-7 has been honored with one of the most respected awards in journalism, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for its…
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Funeral services held for Guillermo ‘Memo’ Garcia, 23rd victim of the Aug. 3 Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 23rd victim of the Aug. 3 Walmart shooting was laid to rest Monday night. Guillermo ‘Memo’ Garcia died in April, nearly…
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El Paso City Council approves new ‘cite & release’ marijuana policy
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Tuesday approved a new policy for the handling of those found in possession of marijuana. Council voted 7-0…
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Man killed in head-on crash he triggered in northeast El Paso that left 2 others hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — A man was killed after his car veered into on-coming traffic and crashed head-on into a minivan Monday afternoon along a northeast…
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El Paso police officer hurt after crashing motorcycle while trying to catch speeder on Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer crashed his police motorcycle while trying to catch up to a speeder and was seriously injured Tuesday…
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‘They don’t even know their mother passed’: 3 Borderland kids hospitalized after crash that killed mom
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Over the weekend, one person was killed and six were injured when a truck crossed over the center lanes into on coming…
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El Paso group offers advice to help domestic violence victims during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As families are stuck inside during the pandemic, concerns are being raised for those in unsafe homes. Representatives from the…
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El Paso prepares new virus testing programs to help close the gap
EL PASO, Texas — A series of new plans are being put into place to help increase access to Covid-19 testing for residents in El Paso and surrounding…
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UTEP postpones spring commencement ceremony, moves graduation to fall
EL PASO, Texas — This weekend would have marked a big moment for graduating seniors at UTEP. But the spring 2020 commencement ceremony has…
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County judge asks governor to halt re-opening of El Paso until virus curve flattens
EL PASO, Texas — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has asked the governor to halt the further re-opening of businesses in El Paso until the coronavirus…
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Take-home cooking kits help El Paso businesses survive and families bond during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– During this pandemic many people have begun cooking from home, but what if you could cook one of your favorite plates from your…
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Horizon man arrested for Walmart threat faces firearms charges after FBI says it found arsenal of guns
HORIZON CITY, Texas — A 29-year-old Horizon City man accused of making online threats that included a photo of a weapon and a reference to El Paso…
Continue Reading Only 8 new El Paso virus cases, but hospitalizations remain high; city extends emergency ordinance
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported just eight new coronavirus cases on Monday evening, marking the first day in a…
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