Increase in Borderland school lockdowns takes mental toll on students
EL PASO, Texas — Lockdowns and lockouts have become almost second nature to students nowadays, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still take a mental…
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Beloved El Paso teacher on verge of losing visa status 10 years after being wrongfully accused of drug smuggling
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Ana Isela Martinez Amaya, the Mexican teacher who was wrongfully accused of smuggling over 100 pounds of marijuana…
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El Paso Health Dept. opens new Covid-19 infusion treatment center to meet demand
EL PASO, Texas — As Covid-19 cases continue climb across the Borderland, El Paso’s Health Department is hoping to expand its efforts in helping…
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Police say love triangle led to murder of employee at El Paso airport; arrest made
UPDATE, Dec. 6: A love triangle led to a murder last month of an airline employee in a parking lot at El Paso International Airport, police said…
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El Paso bar fight among women led to 1 man shot dead, 3 hurt; victims from Ft. Bliss
UPDATE #2, Dec. 6: Detectives said Monday that a mass shooting at a central El Paso bar the night prior stemmed from a fight involving groups of…
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‘Remain in Mexico’ restarts in El Paso ahead of other parts of southwest border
EL PASO, Texas — The migrant protection protocol, or “Remain in Mexico” policy, was reinstated Monday at El Paso’s ports of entry and will…
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El Paso’s Covid-19 weekly death toll soars to 30, with 3 victims in their 20s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 30 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced Monday…
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Pedestrian killed in west El Paso was struck by 2 cars while crossing unlit street
UPDATE, Dec. 6: A pedestrian who was struck and killed in west El Paso was hit by two different vehicles after crossing in the middle of the 4100…
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Sun Bowl game to feature Miami vs. Washington State
EL PASO, Texas — The Sun Bowl Association just announced that the Miami Hurricanes and Washington State Cougars will play in the 88th Annual Tony…
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Mija Project announces 1st annual “Mija, Yes we care” Holiday Drive to benefit families in Sparks community
El Paso, Texas– The holiday season is upon us and the local non-profit organization “Mija, Yes you can” is hoping to spread Christmas cheer to…
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Awesome Mommies of El Paso planning stocking-stuffers surprise for senior center
EL PASO, Texas – Wendy Valenzuela, who is a moderator on the Awesome Mommies of El Paso group, is planning a big surprise for over 70 seniors at a…
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Borderland businesses seek support beyond Small Business Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — Just one week after Small Business Saturday, small businesses continue to see the support from the local community. Borderland…
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Man who led police on chase in carjacked vehicle ending with I-10 gunfire is identified
UPDATE, Dec. 3: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified the suspect killed in an exchange of gunfire with Socorro police as…
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Khalid releases new ‘Scenic Drive’ mixtape named after famed El Paso lookout spot
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native and R&B star Khalid is returning for the holidays with some special friends. The 23-year-old released his…
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6 passengers suffer possible carbon monoxide poisoning prompting emergency landing at El Paso Int’l Airport
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters initiated a triage and hazmat response after a plane made an emergency landing Thursday evening at El Paso…
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El Paso Fire Dept. provides space heater safety tips to keep you safe as temperatures drop
EL PASO, Texas — Even though El Paso hasn’t had it’s first freeze just yet, it’s still getting very cold overnight across the Borderland. Space…
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Caught on video: Speeding SUV runs red light causing crash with semi-truck, killing 3 in Lower Valley
UPDATE, Dec. 2: Investigators on Thursday said a speeding SUV that ran a red light was to blame for a collision with a semi-truck that resulted in…
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Donate to Operation Noel to help keep a child warm this winter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Operation Noel Telethon kicked off this Thursday in an effort to keep Borderland children warm this winter. ABC-7 is…
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Dog inside stolen Jeep is safely recovered by EPPD
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police said Thursday they had safely recovered a dog that was inside a stolen Jeep. A thief snatched the vehicle…
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Northeast El Paso man who crashed pickup into tree has now died from his injuries
UPDATE, Dec. 1: The northeast El Paso man who crashed his pickup truck into a tree in front of an IHOP restaurant last month has now died from his…
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El Paso Water’s proposed budget would raise residential customer bills by over $6 a month
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Water officials presented their proposed budget for the coming year to the city’s Public Service Board on Tuesday evening,…
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Short staffing said to be creating overcrowding at El Paso hospitals amid Covid spike
EL PASO, Texas — A prominent local doctor says short staffing at El Paso hospitals is contributing to overcrowding and delays as the city is in the…
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El Paso truck driver killed in 7 vehicle pileup on I-10 near Van Horn
VAN HORN, Texas — An El Paso truck driver was killed in a seven-vehicle pileup along Interstate 10 in Culberson County, state troopers said Tuesday.…
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‘Just take it day to day’: El Paso mom who gave birth at 23 weeks shares her son’s inspiring story
EL PASO, Texas — One in 10 babies are born premature in the U.S and can face long term health problems like lung disease or hearing loss to name a…
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Antibody treatment availability increasing for Covid patients in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Hospitals Of Providence is not the only health provider offering monoclonal antibody infusions for patients suffering Covid-19…
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Smog visible in El Paso in recent times due to poor air quality
EL PASO, Texas – Here in the Borderland, we are no strangers to air pollution or haze. At times, air pollution presents itself as a thick and dark…
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With over 500 active Covid cases in El Paso’s 4 largest school districts, mask debate may reignite
EL PASO, Texas — As cases begin to rise among school aged children in El Paso, the Texas ban on mask mandates has been momentarily restored by the…
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Metros sending the most people to El Paso
Stacker compiled a list of metros that are sending the most people to El Paso, TX Metro Area using data from the U.S. Census…
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Injured hiker rescued in Franklin Mountains cited for not paying park fee
UPDATE, Nov. 29: Authorities said Monday that a hiker who had to be rescued over the weekend in the Franklin Mountains received a citation from State…
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9 new El Paso Covid deaths, 7 not vaccinated; youngest victim in 30s
EL PASO, Texas — There were nine El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, with seven of the fatalities involving those who weren’t…
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