El Paso health experts urge: ‘You need to get vaccinated’ due to Omicron
EL PASO, Texas — Despite a slight decrease in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, two top El Paso health experts tell ABC-7 it’s still too early to…
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7 fires burned homes & buildings over the weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — There were seven fires over the weekend in both El Paso and Sunland Park. The first happened at Tony’s Burrito House at 1410…
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Is it safe to travel for the holidays? El Paso infectious disease specialist weighs in
EL PASO, Texas – People who were not able to travel for the holidays last year are making up for lost time this year. According to the…
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El Paso Army veteran, educator, politician Jerome Tilghman dies at 70
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Army veteran, educator and politician Jerome Tilghman has died, according to his son. Tilghman was an educator in the El Paso…
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Las Cruces lawmakers and residents clash over decision to rename street with federally recognized slur
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces lawmakers want to move forward with changing the name of a street which has a federally recognized slur, but…
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Water leak forces closure of Dona Ana Government Center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A water leak forced the closure of the Doña Ana County Government Center at 854 N. Motel Boulevard on Monday. Employees…
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50 firefighters battle major warehouse blaze in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A major building fire late Sunday night in an industrial area of central El Paso drew a massive response from firefighters. The…
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Central El Paso family loses home in fire that created smoke seen for miles
EL PASO, Texas — A central El Paso family lost their home Sunday afternoon in a fire that produced smoke visible for miles. The smoky afternoon…
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21-year-old El Paso man jailed for allegedly posing as cop, trying to pull over vehicles
EL PASO, Texas – A 21-year-old El Paso man was arrested Saturday night after authorities said he posed as a police officer and tried to pull over…
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Bicyclists pass through Las Cruces on 6,000-mile journey for clean energy awareness
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Two bicyclists riding electric and solar powered bikes make their way to Las Cruces Friday, after riding 123 days and over…
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Tony’s Burrito House in east El Paso burns down; family owners heartbroken
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is in disbelief after their beloved restaurant went up in flames. Tony’s Burrito House at 1410 Vanderbilt Drive…
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EPPD holds ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events to overcome negative perceptions some may have
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department is hosting numerous Coffee with a Cop events to help unite the force and the community. Jeremiah…
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El Paso County officials prepare for Covid-19 Christmas surge
EL PASO, Texas — With the Christmas holiday only days away El Paso County officials are preparing for a possible COVID-19 surge. County Judge…
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Judge won’t lower bond for airport murder suspect, calls him threat to El Paso’s safety
EL PASO, Texas — The man arrested for allegedly beating his estranged wife’s lover to death was denied a bond reduction Friday afternoon and remains…
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El Paso police release pics of witnesses sought to stabbing death in convenience store parking lot
UPDATE #3, Dec. 17: Detectives on Friday released surveillance images of two men believed to have witnessed a deadly stabbing in the parking lot of a…
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Las Cruces to limit use of plastic bags in stores starting Jan. 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Starting January 1, 2022, an ordinance to limit single-use plastic bags in certain retail stores in Las Cruces will go…
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TXDot project aims to warn drivers about wrong-way driving along border highway
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation has been working on a project to warn drivers about wrong-way driving on the Cesar Chavez…
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El Paso Airport joins global program that aids travelers with ‘hidden disabilities’
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso International Airport joins airports across the world participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. “This…
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Controversial book returned to Canutillo High School library reignites protest, calls for removal
CANUTILLO, Texas — Parents voiced their objections to a controversial book’s return to Canutillo High School library’s shelves. The parents spoke…
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Man hospitalized with serious injuries after falling off border wall in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A man was hospitalized Tuesday with life-threatening injuries after falling off the border wall in Sunland Park. U.S.…
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El Paso couple arrested after drugs found in home when they reported break-in, shooting to police
UPDATE: Police on Monday arrested a couple on felony drug charges who had claimed to be the victims of an attempted west El Paso home burglary last…
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Victims ID’d in deadly U.S. 54 crash that led to charges against Juarez bus driver
UPDATE, Dec. 13: Investigators on Monday identified a woman killed and a man seriously injured in a bus and car crash over the weekend that police…
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El Paso’s Covid-19 weekly death toll at 25, with youngest victim in his 20s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 25 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced Monday…
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Las Cruces non-profit is trying to bring back a 24/7 emergency veterinarian clinic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces doesn’t have a 24/7 emergency veterinarian clinic, and non profit Animals Companions of Las Cruces is trying to…
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Only independent northeast El Paso food pantry continues to give
EL PASO, Texas — ‘You Eat I Eat’ is the only independent northeast El Paso food pantry and the demand for their services have grown exponentially…
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As winter weather arrives, El Paso firefighters urge hikers to use caution
EL PASO, Texas– As winter returns to the Borderland and weather conditions change, extra caution should be taken when participating in mountain…
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EP Rent Help still offering financial aid to those in need due to Covid economic impact
EL PASO, Texas — Those El Pasoans who are in need of financial assistance with rent or utilities can still apply through EP Rent Help. Rental…
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El Paso woman outraged after her dog is killed by another and its owner receives ‘just a ticket’
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman’s dog was killed by another dog at a park on the eastside. Priscilla Pinon’s niece was walking both of her…
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EPISD officially names 1st woman superintendent in district history
UPDATE, Dec. 8: The El Paso Independent School District has a new superintendent. The school board made the selection of Diana…
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1 wounded, 1 arrested after Lower Valley stabbing attack
EL PASO, Texas — One person was wounded and another arrested following a stabbing attack in El Paso’s Lower Valley on Wednesday afternoon. Police…
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