Happy 915 Day: A celebration of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Today is September 15 or better known as 915 day. 915 symbolizes more than our telephone area code. Today celebrate everything…
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Man sentenced to 17 years for trafficking drugs and guns
EL PASO – An man has sentenced to a total of 210 months in prison for trafficking drugsand illegal possession of firearms. According to court…
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Man is sentenced to life in prison plus 300 years sexual exploitation of a minor; victims included children in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A Stratford, Texas man was sentenced to life in prison on numerous counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Court documents show…
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Migrant surge in El Paso impacts Las Cruces shelters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – According to a community outreach coordinator in Las Cruces, most of the shelters are already operating at capacity. The…
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Socorro man sentenced to 20 years in prison for receiving and distributing child porn
EL PASO, Texas – A Socorro man received a 20-year sentence on child exploitation charges Tuesday. Over one thousand videos depicting child sexual…
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Migrants from Venezuela cross Mexico legally thanks to “safe passage” document
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Migrants from Venezuela can to cross the border thanks to a document that lets them move freely through Mexico for a week. The…
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Large migrant group detained by Border Patrol near Paso Del Norte Bridge
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 captured video of a large group of migrants detained by Border Patrol agents near the Paso Del Norte port of entry.…
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City hosting free drive-thru flu vaccine events
EL PASO, Texas- The City of El Paso is hosting free flu vaccine events throughout the county in order to help fight the ongoing COVID-19…
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Migrants Apprehended Overnight
EL PASO, Texas — Overnight, a large group of migrants were apprehended by border patrol at the R R Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in Socorro,…
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One woman suffers life-threatening injuries after a three vehicle crash in Northeast El Paso that shut down all lanes
EL PASO, Texas – It happened just after 6 a.m. this morning at Gateway North and Stan Roberts. According to a social post by TxDot the crash shut…
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City of El Paso reporting second case of Monkeypox
EL PASO, Texas – A man in his 40s is the latest person to test positive for Monkeypox according to the City of El Paso Public Health Department. The…
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The Borderland remembers September 11th
EL PASO, Texas — Over 21 years ago the tragedy of September 11th is still at the forefront of everyone’s minds today. El Paso held 911…
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Many migrants still waiting in downtown El Paso after U.S. Border Patrol drop-off
EL PASO, Texas — In the parking lot next to the Greyhound bus station on the corner of Santa Fe and Overland, migrants have begun to set up camp…
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Anthony, Texas, council give mayor vote of “No Confidence” following family violence arrest
ANTHONY, Texas — The political future of Anthony Mayor is still undecided after he was accused of domestic violence. The Town of Anthony held a…
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Aggravated assault in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — EPPD’s Westside patrol and CIT are responding to an aggravated assault call on the 5900 block of Sixta Drive. Stay tuned to ABC-7…
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Las Cruces to get $8.75 million to help recruit more law enforcement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that Las Cruces is getting $8.75 million as a part of a larger…
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GECU and FBI El Paso announce up to total $10,000 reward for information on bank robbery
EL PASO, Texas — FBI El Paso and GECU announced an additional reward Friday for information leading to the arrest of the suspect of last week’s GECU…
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Man arrested for stealing a 2014 Mustang in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man was arrested for stealing a 2014 Mustang from the La Casita Used Car Dealership in Central El Paso and injuring an…
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Hundreds of migrants released into El Paso streets; El Paso leaders addressing the situation
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of asylum seekers have been released into the streets of El Paso as a result of local shelters being at capacity. El Paso…
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Gov. Abbott highlights economic strength in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited El Paso Thursday to highlight economic strength in the area. The governor announced 12 new…
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District Attorney asks court to dismiss subpoenas calling for her and her associates to appear in court
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained court documents in which District Attorney Yvonne Rosales is asking for the dismissal of subpoenas filed to…
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Dozens of migrants released downtown due to lack of space at shelters
EL PASO, Texas — Dozens of migrants were released at the Greyhound bus station in Downtown El Paso due to shelters being at capacity. Many of them…
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Expansion to Mexican side of Santa Teresa Port of Entry expected to boost business, traffic in New Mexico
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Mexican government announced Wednesday that 440 million pesos, or just over 22 million dollars, will be invested in…
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A large amount of hazardous materials discovered in South Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A large amount of hazardous materials was discovered by The El Paso Fire Marshal’s Office at the 1100 block of East San Antonio…
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Chief Patrol Agent of U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector to leave for Rio Grande Valley Sector
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol announced Chief Patrol Agent of the El Paso Sector Gloria I. Chavez will leave the sector at the end of the…
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Gov. Abbott to hold roundtable discussion in El Paso highlighting economic strength in the area
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott will hold a roundtable discussion in El Paso Thursday highlighting economic strength. Abbott, along with…
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FBI offering $5000 reward for information on east El Paso bank robbery
EL PASO, Texas — The FBI El Paso Field Office is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible…
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2022 City Progress Bond will include over $200 million in potential funding to El Paso road improvement
EL PASO, Texas – El Pasoans will be voting on a 2022 Community Progress Bond when they head to the polls on November 8th. The bond includes 3…
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TxDOT pedestrian campaign makes a stop in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation is taking its safety campaign for pedestrians and bicyclists to different cities around the…
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St. Anthony’s Seminary holds in-person bazaar after 2 year hiatus
EL PASO, Texas- One of the largest and most well-known bazaars in El Paso returns! St. Anthony’s Bazaar, is back in-person for the first time since…
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