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City of El Paso’s Elevate Downtown and Uptown initiative seeking community input
EL PASO, Texas — The City will hold the first community meeting to discuss its Elevate Downtown and Uptown Initiative Tuesday. The City is asking…
Continue ReadingTeacher of the Month: Joel Molina, 28 years teaching and coaching
EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years.…
Continue ReadingMigrant surge could have large economic impact on the El Paso Borderplex
EL PASO, Texas — With the ongoing migrant surge in the El Paso community, some predict this could have a major economic impact on the Borderland…
Continue ReadingBaby Przewalski horse born at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, TEXAS — A new female Przewalski’s horse was born at the El Paso Zoo this week. El Paso Zoo is a front-runner in the conservation efforts of…
Continue Reading911 call shows the shock a stepson felt when he found his step-mom shot dead
PICACHO HILLS, New Mexico – Robert Yacone is accused of shooting and murdering his wife, Kimberly Yacone. The shooting happened at their home in…
Continue ReadingEndangered Przewalski’s horse, native to Russia, born at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas – A new European and Asian arrival has entered the animal kingdom right here at the El Paso Zoo! On Tuesday, a female Przewalski’s…
Continue ReadingPerson taken into custody after incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A person has been taken into custody following an incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Police responded…
Continue Reading3 People arrested for trying to cross Fentanyl
EL PASO, Texas — Three people were arrested in Juarez Wednesday for possession of about 12,000 fentanyl pills, two firearms,…
Continue ReadingCrash shuts down I-10 east just outside Deming
UPDATE: The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that I-10 east is now open following a crash. The crash was described as a multiple CMV…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
Continue ReadingEl Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank helping keep migrants fed during ongoing surge
EL PASO, Texas – Volunteers with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank have been helping migrants by making sandwiches and packing lunches. CEO of El…
Continue ReadingDoña Ana County Sheriff’s Deputies met with gunfire after responding to call for help
Update: ABC-7 sources confirm Bob and Kim Yacone, owners of a local Italian restaurant in Picacho Hills called Forghedaboudit, were involved in this…
Continue ReadingNational voter registration day
EL PASO, Texas — Election day is right around the corner and the question is, are you registered to vote? If you are not registered, today is the…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after deputies find him inside after cutting the fence around the building
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress call on Sept. 18. It happened in the 3900 block of N.…
Continue ReadingTwelve Travelers Memorial of the Southwest Unveiling New Benito Juarez Sculpture
EL PASO, Texas — The 12 Travelers Memorial of the Southwest is a project that celebrates the Paso del Norte’s rich history. To do this, there…
Continue ReadingOrgan Mountain booster club says Abraham Romero died Saturday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Organ Mountain High School Football player Abraham Romero died overnight Organ Mountain High School’s booster club sent a…
Continue Reading1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss museum reopened
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 got a closer look at the reopening of the 1st Armored Division museum at Fort Bliss. It was closed for two years due to…
Continue ReadingAggie Memorial Stadium hosts New Mexico Regional Bands of America Marching Band Championship
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High school students from New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona piled into Aggie Memorial Stadium Saturday to compete in the New…
Continue ReadingSunland Park among top sellers for cannabis in August
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Cannabis Control Disivion of the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department reports Cannabis sales were…
Continue ReadingHunger Action Month: Together In Tough Times:
ABC-7 and Albertsons are on a mission to fill up grocery carts! ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez surprised shoppers at Albertsons in northeast El…
Continue ReadingEvents to enjoy this weekend in the Sun City
EL PASO, Texas — It’s time for the weekend and if you have absolutely nothing planned, these events will change that. El Paso and Las Cruces have…
Continue ReadingHunger Action Month: Together In Tough Times
ABC-7 and Albertsons are teaming up! Keep an eye out for Hillary Floren, Nichole Gomez, and Saul Saenz at your local Albertsons you just might be in…
Continue ReadingBeto O’Rourke on Jimmy Kimmel, talks about Governor Abbott Busing Migrants; Abbott tweets to Biden Administration
LOS ANGELES, California — Gubernatorial Candidate Beto O’Roruke stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to talk about the issues Texas is…
Continue ReadingEl Paso District Attorney Yvonne Rosales thinking about asking Texas Attorney General for help trying the Walmart Mass Shooting Case
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained court documents saying El Paso’s District Attorney, Yvonne Rosales  is considering asking the Texas Attorney…
Continue ReadingEl Paso Catholic Diocese seeks volunteers, donations to help support migrants
EL PASO, Texas — The Diocese of El Paso is in dire need of volunteers and is accepting donations to help deal with the increase in migrants coming…
Continue ReadingEl Pasoans Fighting Hunger just got a $50,000 boost to help feed those with food insecurities
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger received $50,000 from El Paso Health. El Paso Health President/CEO Carol Smallwood and CEO of Medicaid…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County Commissioners address migrant surge in El Paso streets; give update on county processing center
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are set to discuss the increase of migrants in El Paso County. An emergency item was added to…
Continue ReadingCelebrate Mexican Independence day here in the Sun City
EL PASO, Texas — Mexican Independence day lands on September the 16th but El Paso wants to get the party started early. Happening today, you can…
Continue ReadingGet your flu shot for free today
EL PASO, Texas — Fall is just around the corner and with that flu season. The City of El Paso wants to help keep you healthy during the colder…
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