El Paso health officials say measles outbreak has ended
A measles outbreak in the El Paso area is over, health officials said Thursday, but they still urged vaccination against the disease. The city has…
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‘Simply unacceptable’: 145 CEOs demand Senate action on guns after El Paso, other mass shootings
In a signed a letter, ​​​​​145 business leaders are demanding that the U.S. government take action on gun violence. Their plea, which…
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El Paso shooting ‘hero’ honored by Trump wasn’t a hero after all, but was instead a wanted fugitive
A shooting victim honored by President Trump for heroism during the El Paso Walmart attack is not a hero after all, police officials told ABC-7, and…
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El Paso parents learn how to live healthier, make nutritious meals for kids
Vista del Sol Elementary had its third of four classes that focus on nutrition and healthy living. Nutritionist Maria Llamas has been teaching…
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Hailee’s journey: El Paso girl’s dreams, faith guide her through cancer diagnosis
Josie Ozaeta smushed her lips against the face of her older sister Hailee, landing loud kisses on her cheek, while Hailee groaned. “Wet…
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D.A. now estimates $5 million cost for trial of accused El Paso Walmart shooter
A trial date for Walmart shooting suspect Patrick Crusius is far from being set, but the El Paso District Attorney’s Office and the Council of…
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18 years later, America and the Borderland vow to ‘never forget’ 9/11
People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with…
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University Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center
In the wake of the August 3rd Walmart mass shooting in El Paso, there has been a focus on having hospitals in the city that can handle traumas of…
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Ysleta ISD to hold conference on student safety Saturday
To help address public concerns about safety and security in the weeks following the Aug. 3 mass shooting, the Ysleta Independent School District…
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Beto O’Rourke betting on new approach to revive flagging campaign
Beto O’Rourke was back at Keene State College, but the large crowd that flocked to see him six months ago was not. Far removed from the…
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El Paso Fire Department hosting 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The El Paso Fire Department is hosting a ceremony today to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. They will also recognize the sacrifices of…
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Police chase ends in car crash that knocks out power in Fabens area; 6 men in custody
A car being chased by multiple police agencies, including U.S. Border Patrol, crashed Tuesday afternoon into a power pole, disrupting electrical…
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13-year-old El Paso boy raising money for mass shooting victims through artwork
A 13-year-old El Paso boy is raising money for the victims of the Aug. 3 mass shooting through his own artwork. Erik P. has already painted more than…
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Ousted Hernandez files to run in special election to win back her El Paso City Council seat
Ousted El Paso City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez officially filed papers Tuesday to run in the November special election to fill her…
Continue Reading Medical examiner identifies man as ‘suspicious death’ victim found along Transmountain Road
The medical examiner on Tuesday completed the autopsy of a body discovered along Transmountain Road in El Paso and positively identified the victim,…
Continue Reading Abortion clinic closures leave big gap, El Paso is home to only clinics in west Texas
After seven states passed sweeping abortion bans this year, speculation soon arose about the potentially onerous travel burdens the laws could…
Continue Reading Few bars have applied for El Paso noise permit, so outdoor music must stop at 10 p.m.
A new noise ordinance that allows businesses near residential neighborhoods to play music only until midnight went into effect two weeks ago, and the…
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El Paso County Commissioners adopt budget which includes pay raises for themselves
UPDATE: The county’s budget includes an 8.5 percent property tax increase. For the typical homeowner with a house valued at about $129,000,…
Continue Reading ‘I love him, I miss him’: Community says final farewell to Eastwood football star Eddie Cruz
Hundreds gathered at the Crestview Funeral Home in east El Paso on Monday to say their final farewell to Eddie Cruz, the former Eastwood football…
Continue Reading Trump recognizes heroism of civilians, first responders in El Paso & Dayton mass shootings
President Donald Trump is recognizing the heroism of civilians and public safety officers in last month’s deadly shootings in El Paso and…
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‘Suspicious death’: Body found along northeast side of El Paso’s Transmountain Road
Police were investigating what they called a “suspicious death” following the discovery of a body Monday afternoon on the northeast side…
Continue Reading Car flips over on I-10 westbound near UTEP during evening rush-hour
Interstate 10 westbound in El Paso was blocked near the Executive Center exit after a rollover accident during Wednesday evening’s rush hour…
Continue Reading $20M in border wall funding being diverted from money allocated for Fort Bliss projects
The U.S. Department of Defense is diverting an estimated $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Searchers look for person reportedly swept away in Rio Grande
Rescue crews with the El Paso and Sunland Park fire departments were searching along the Rio Grande Sunday morning after reports of a person being…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Little Stevie reaches 2 milestones in his months-long cancer battle
The month of September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize the children and families affected by childhood cancers.…
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House Judiciary Committee taking formal Trump impeachment steps following El Paso field hearing
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is prepared to vote next week on a resolution laying out the procedures for its investigation now that it is…
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defies the NRA, says he’ll support background checks on private gun sales
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is ready to work on restricting gun sales in his state between strangers without a background check in the wake of last…
Continue Reading ‘It’s not the children’s fault’: Montwood parents want ‘stolen’ band money returned by ex-treasurer
As hundreds of high school band students hit the field for Friday Night football, police say Montwood High’s program is missing tens of…
Continue Reading House Judiciary Committee holds hearings at UTEP on immigration and domestic terrorism link
A month after a white gunman targeting Latinos killed 22 people in El Paso, the Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee heard Friday from…
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Beto O’Rourke calls for mandatory buyback of AK-47, AR-15 rifles
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other…
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