Two drivers fled the scene of fiery multi-vehicle crash at I-10 and Hawkins
Update (4/11) – El Paso police say two drivers ran from the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash. Their identities remain unknown. Investigators say…
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Local group asking for support for all-abilities playground in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – One local group is asking for the community’s support for the completion of an all abilities playground. Moms on Board or MOB is a…
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El Paso’s YMCA Hygiene Closet aids those less fortunate
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso YMCA has opened their first Hygiene Closet. Even before it opened, people were waiting in line to pick up their five…
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A stabbing in northeast El Paso leaves one man with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas – Police officials say one man was transported to the University Medical Center with serious injuries after being stabbed. It happened…
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2 pedestrians struck and killed on I-10 near Sunset Heights
UPDATE – Police officials say two pedestrians were killed in Sunday morning’s deadly car crash. Investigation revealed an unidentified man and woman,…
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Self-defense school holds event for sexual assault awareness month
EL PASO, Texas– Self-defense school, Total Defense El Paso, hosted an event to educate and inform women on the different strategies to use to…
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New scholarships benefit El Paso TTUHSC students
EL PASO, Texas- Local students have been selected to receive the Medical Student Empowerment fund. This is a scholarship for medical students…
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Fort Bliss open to the general public
As of April 4th, 2022, those who are not affiliated with Fort Bliss will be able to obtain a 12 month recreational pass. The pass grants the general…
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The 44th Annual Northeaster parade returns
El Paso, Texas- Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get excited about the 44th annual Northeaster Parade. This is the first time the…
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Murder trial of man accused of decapitating his own mother begins
EL PASO, Texas– Fernando Alonzo Alarcon, accused of murdering his mother Graciela Acosta five years ago, sat before a jury Wednesday. In 2017…
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YISD making it easier for students, teachers to access mental health resources
EL PASO, Texas – Officials at the Ysleta Independent School District announced a new partnership that would make it easier for students and staff…
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With the demand so high for recreational cannabis, how are dispensaries taking care of medical users?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Since marijuana became legal in New Mexico on April 1, the demand has skyrocketed. While dispensaries so far still have…
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El Paso Zoo welcomes baby pronghorns
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is now home to eight baby pronghorns. Zoo officials welcomed the babies, or fawns, Tuesday.…
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El Paso Fire Department warns residents of dangers during brush fire season
EL PASO, Texas — Monday’s brush fire in the Upper Valley is another reminder to remain vigilant during this season. The brush fire did not result…
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County Commissioners to discuss building El Paso’s own version of the ‘X’ sculpture in Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners Court will be discussing building a massive, new art sculpture at Ascarate Park. This item was placed…
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95 percent of El Paso County Sheriff deputies now carry Narcan
EL PASO, Texas– Lieutenant Emmanuel Soria, with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said that opioid overdoses have been a problem and are now…
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Dedicating the Alicia R. Chacon Commissioners Courtroom
El Paso, TEXAS – This past week a ceremony was held to dedicate the Judge Alicia R. Chacon Commissioners Courtroom. Chacon was a community activist…
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Driver killed after colliding into an electric pole in Horizon
El Paso, TEXAS — One man is dead after their car veered off the roadway and collided into an electric pole. It happened around 3:25 Saturday…
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New Mexico dispensaries open more opportunity for businesses in the area
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico– Over a day since the start of recreational cannabis sales, dispensaries have been hard at work. The general…
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Meet El Paso’s new fire marshal
El Paso, TEXAS — The El Paso Fire Department has a new fire marshal. Last month, Jared Knotts graduated as a peace officer as part of the El Paso…
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What you need to know about cannabis regulations in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– As new recreational consumers make their way to dispensaries in New Mexico, here is what you need to know. ABC-7 spoke with…
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Local El Paso companies still dealing with high gas prices
EL PASO- Texas – Local El Paso businesses are still dealing with high gas prices. According to AAA, the average cost of gas in Texas is $3.86 for a…
Continue Reading Qualifying El Pasoans encouraged to get second booster dose
EL PASO, Texas – On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for people 50 and older and those who are…
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City of Las Cruces, businesses prepared for marijuana legalization Friday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Beginning Friday, April 1, people who are older than 21 will be able to legally buy recreational marijuana in the state of…
Continue Reading Ascarate Park is accepting reservations for the picnic shelters for Easter weekend
EL PASO, Texas – Borderland families wanting to celebrate the Easter weekend at Ascarate Park are being urged to make their reservations early to…
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Motorcyclist facing charges after police say he hit a pedestrian and fled the scene
EL PASO, Texas – Special Traffic Investigators (STI) responded to the 7100 block of Chino Drive in East El Paso on March 21. STI officers found…
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City council hears update on Safe and Secure City Cross-Functional Team
EL PASO, Texas – City Council today received an update on the research and study of best practices for the composition and scope of the El Paso…
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Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino prepares for annual Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico– Preparations for the annual Sunland Park Derby begin after being closed for two years since the pandemic. Officials…
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YMCA of El Paso receives generous donation from the Casa Auto Group in honor of their founder
EL PASO, Texas – The Casa Auto Group honors the memory of founder Wally Lowenfield who passed away in 2012. Family members presented the YMCA of El…
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Fort Bliss soldier works to change the stigma women gun owners face
In honor of women’s history month, I wanted to introduce master sergeant KiOwana Phillips, a soldier at Fort Bliss, Texas, and the founder of One…
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