Gas prices drop in Texas and New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — Both Texas and New Mexico are seeing a dip in gas prices this week. In Texas, the statewide average price of a gallon of unleaded…
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PSB: El Paso Water utility seeks $441 million in additional revenue bonds; issues drought emergency
EL PASO, Texas — After getting approval in March to issue $365 million in revenue bonds, El Paso Water is now requesting $441 million more in…
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman withdraws endorsement for Mayor Leeser
UPDATE: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser made a statement in response to Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa. “The Office of the Mayor is a…
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El Paso man arrested for deceptive business practice; victim was 75 years old
EL PASO, Texas — A 29-year-old man who police say presented himself as an energy consultant for a company he was no longer working for has been…
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Man and woman wanted on a variety of charges arrested at Westside Hotel
EL PASO, Texas — A man and a woman were arrested at the La Quinta Inn at 7550 Remcon as they were preparing to drive away, according to El Paso…
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Father of murdered 5-year-old El Paso native says he wants life in prison for mother, boyfriend
EL PASO, Texas — The father of Emily Canales, the 5-year-old El Paso native who was killed allegedly by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend in…
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EPISD students represent El Paso, win national drone competition
EL PASO, Texas — While students are enjoying their summer vacation hanging out at home, playing video games, two EPISD students took their love of…
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CBP seizes over 30 pounds of cocaine, handgun at El Paso Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas — Customs and Border Protection seized about 34 pounds of cocaine along with a gold-plated handgun from a 26-year-old male U.S.…
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El Paso law enforcement agencies receive active shooter situational training
EL PASO, Texas — An active shooter training exercise was organized by FBI El Paso, the El Paso Police, and the Texas Department of Public Safety at…
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Significant water main break leaves several homes without water in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A water main break in west El Paso Wednesday has left several without water for a majority of the day. An El Paso Water spokeswoman…
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El Paso City Representative sworn in as Chairman of Sister Cities International
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Representative and Mayor Pro Tempore Peter Svarzbein was officially sworn in as the first Latino Chairman of Sister…
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Man arrested for El Paso bank robbery
EL PASO, Texas — A 53-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a Chase Bank robbery that happened Tuesday. The El Paso Police…
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EPCC grant specialist receives ‘outstanding thesis’ for master research thesis
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 recognizes community champions across the Borderland. This week’s Community Champion is Jessie Arellano. Her research thesis…
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Here’s what you need to know if your at-home COVID test is expired
EL PASO, Texas — With Covid-19 infections on the rise, many people will be using at-home rapid tests. Local experts, however, are recommending you…
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Dog that was saved in canal reunited with family
EL PASO, Texas — Nova, the 2-year-old dog seen being saved by water rescuers in the canal this weekend, was reunited with her family Tuesday…
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6-year-old’s sex abuse outcry against man who lived at Fort Bliss leads to life sentence
FORT BLISS, Texas — Federal officials say a Louisiana man was sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. According to court testimony…
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El Paso girl repeatedly abused by mother, boyfriend, according to court documents
EL PASO, Texas — New gruesome and disturbing details are revealed in court documents involving the death of an El Paso girl who was allegedly…
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‘Lucky’ dog seen rescued from canal returning home to grateful owner this week
EL PASO, Texas — The dog that was rescued from drowning in the canal by the city’s water rescue team will be heading home to their grateful owner…
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El Paso County lifeguards see pay increase of $14 to help offset nationwide shortage
EL PASO, Texas — Lifeguards working within the county’s three pools will now make $14 per hour after county commissioner approved the pay increase…
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El Paso Fire rescues dog from canal system
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department successfully rescued a dog that was clinging to life in the canal system on the head gates.…
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Tips to keep in mind this mosquito season
EL PASO, Texas — You may have already seen them, or even have been bit by them: monsoon season means more mosquitos. “Mosquitoes love to be in a…
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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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El Paso family helps MLB and ESPN test Dodger Stadium logistics before 2022 All-Star Game
EL PASO, Texas- Powerbull Bat Company Co-owner Kurt Gross enjoyed the experience of a lifetime before the MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. All…
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El Paso barbecue restaurant hosts backpack and school supplies drive
EL PASO, Texas – A barbecue restaurant in west El Paso is serving more than just pulled pork and slow-cooked ribs to the community. Kings BBQ &…
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UTEP holds New Student Orientation for a unique group of students
EL PASO, Texas — Many students starting college or university are in a unique situation. They spent a significant portion of their high…
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CBP officers foil multiple concealment efforts to smuggle hard narcotics in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers say they maDe multiple seizures for hard narcotics in the El Paso area over the last…
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El Paso ISD and city to celebrate new Roddenberry Planetarium opening
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District will officially celebrate the opening of the new Roddenberry Planetarium with the city in a…
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Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty to multiple sex crimes years after he was first accused
EL PASO, Texas — The Army Times reported that the case of a Fort Bliss soldier not prosecuted for an accusation of rape in the winter of 2017 will…
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23 migrants rescued from northeast El Paso stash house, officials say
EL PASO, Texas — A multi-agency effort lead to the rescue of 23 migrants from a northeast El Paso home. Officials say the victims were being held…
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Gov. Abbott’s executive order clears state authorities to “return” migrants, how this could affect local jails
EL PASO, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Thursday which allows state authorities to “return” any migrants apprehended to…
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