Attorneys of convicted murderer Ricardo Marquez file motion for new trial
EL PASO, Texas — Convicted murderer Ricardo Marquez is asking for a new trial. Marquez was convicted on June 23, 2022, of the killing of Erika…
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Email alleges ABC-7 guest violated court order in alleged Walmart shooter’s case
EL PASO, Texas — An email sent to various local newsrooms claimed an ABC-7 guest violated a gag order placed by the 409th District Court. Former…
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Two teams are making every minute count ahead of week 1 of high school football, even if that means practicing at midnight
EL PASO, Texas — As of Monday, every high school football team in the Borderland is practicing. Some teams began back last week, but those who…
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ABC-7 XTRA: Private schools, Charter Schools tackle learning loss
EL PASO, Texas — What started as a two-week lockdown turned into months on end of online learning. The pandemic isn’t over. With students returning…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Starting a new school year with ongoing pandemic challenges, security concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Eight school districts are starting their school year Monday. ABC-7 Xtra sat down with El Paso’s top four school districts in the…
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ABC-7 Xtra: A deep dive into the Uvalde school shooting investigation
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas House of Representatives committee was created in the wake of the massacre at Robb Elementary school to investigate what…
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Juárez officials worry about summer spike in migrant deaths as some take crossing risks
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Juárez officials worry the number of water rescues and recoveries in El Paso canals will not stop anytime soon. They’re…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Is El Paso ready for the monsoon?
EL PASO, Texas — Last year El Paso experienced one of the heaviest monsoon that brought large amounts of flooding and damage. This year the Climate…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Bang for your buck
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city council hosted hearings this past week to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. What are the top…
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FC Juárez owners pay $6.5 million to save team from losing spot in top tier Mexican league
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — The FC Juárez ownership is investing in the team’s facilities, new players, and new coaching staff all in hopes of…
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ABC-7 Xtra: The response to the Uvalde school shooting
EL PASO, Texas – The issue of guns and school safety have come to the forefront for many Americans in the wake of the shooting at Robb Elementary…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Texas School Marshal Program
EL PASO, Texas – Conversations about a program that’s dedicated to keeping schools safe are buzzing in Texas. However, this program is not commonly…
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ABC-7 Xtra: The future of healthcare in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic has reshaped how we think of many aspects of our lives. Perhaps no area has been more impacted than healthcare itself.…
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Former Chihuahua Governor has six months to prepare defense on embezzlement charges
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Chihuahua’s former governor has six months to prepare for his embezzlement and criminal association trial. Last week, Cesar…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Contracts, Vetoes and the City Manager salary at the center of controversy
EL PASO, Texas — A job opportunity in Frisco, Texas, set off a series of shockwaves that have reached El Paso government. El Paso City Manager Tommy…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Passing the Torch, ABC-7 enters new era
EL PASO, Texas – Over the years, ABC-7 has seen many changes. From the people you see on-air to the technology that goes into gathering and…
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ABC-7 Xtra: El Paso, Uvalde bonded by tragedy
EL PASO, Texas-In the days following the Uvalde shooting, Governor Greg Abbott was front and center holding news conferences. El Paso had a similar…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Rising gas prices ahead of the Memorial Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas — The question of how high gas prices could surge this summer kicks into overdrive as we near the Memorial Day weekend. Analysts with…
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ABC-7 Xtra guests discuss El Paso city manager contract and possible payout
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 broke the news earlier in the week that city manager, Tommy Gonzalez, is one of four finalists for a similar position in…
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