After over 200 crashes in 24 hours, Borderland roads remain icy
El PASO, Texas — Numerous roads throughout the Borderland remained icy Monday, 24 hours after a snowy and bitterly cold winter storm invaded the…
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Police shoot, kill man with gun at east El Paso home that was scene of family violence call
UPDATE, Feb. 15: Police on Monday said an armed man shot during a confrontation with officers at a domestic violence scene in east El Paso has now…
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ABC News poll: Majority of Americans say Trump should have been convicted by Senate
WASHINGTON, DC — Driven by sharp divisions that reflect the persistent partisan fissures within the country, the second impeachment trial of…
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El Paso’s virus vaccination efforts go on despite winter storm
EL PASO, Texas — Both El Paso city and the county continued administering the coronavirus vaccine on Monday after a winter storm blew into the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Frigid temps, slick roads on President’s Day
The coldest temperatures of the season have arrived with morning temps in the teens and single digits. The afternoon high temperatures will run about…
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Power outages caused by storm force rolling blackouts across Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — Rolling power blackouts were ordered across Texas early Monday morning as a winter storm gripped the state. The rotating…
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Batch of homegrown coronavirus mutations found in New Mexico, some other states
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Researchers said they have identified a batch of similar and troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating…
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El Paso reports 13 virus deaths, slight increase in hospitalizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 13 coronavirus-related deaths and 284 new cases Monday morning. The latest fatalities…
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Borderland winter storm closures & delays list
EL PASO, Texas — Due to the winter storm impacting the Borderland on Sunday, here are the latest closures, cancellations and delays… El Paso…
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Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory as Borderland sees several inches of snow, I-10 pileups
EL PASO, Texas — A strong storm system blanketed much of the Borderland with several inches of snow Sunday as the area also was set to see…
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El Paso, Sierra Blanca open warming centers due to bitter cold
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Office of Emergency Management is operating seven warming centers throughout the city on Sunday and Monday, while…
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Lawmakers call for 9/11-style commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack after Trump trial
WASHINGTON, DC — Former President Donald Trump’s actions fit the definition of insurrection, Louisiana GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who crossed party…
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Man, woman each in their 30s among 23 new El Paso virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas — A man and a woman in their 30s were among 23 additional coronavirus deaths reported by El Paso health officials on Sunday morning.…
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‘Worst week of winter in your life’ – storm takes aim at Texas, New Mexico & South Central U.S.
DALLAS, Texas — There’s “no shortage of winter weather hazards” across the U.S. Sunday morning, with more than 150 million Americans under weather…
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Las Cruces police search for woman who was kidnapped from car
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police are investigating a kidnapping and asking for the public’s help in finding the victim. Officers were…
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Winter Weather Advisory in El Paso, Dona Ana counties; Winter Storm Warning in Hudspeth, Otero
UPDATE, Feb. 13: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso and Dona Ana counties from 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m.…
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U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump in 2nd impeachment trial
LIVE BLOG: Latest reaction to Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting…
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Abbott urges Texans to brace for winter storm, issues disaster declaration for all 254 counties
UPDATE, Feb. 13: Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday urged Texans to stay alert as the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or watches for…
Continue Reading 8 more El Paso virus deaths as pandemic toll hits 1,828
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight additional coronavirus deaths on Saturday morning, raising the county’s official pandemic…
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Senate GOP leader McConnell tells colleagues he’ll vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit Donald Trump in the former president’s impeachment trial.…
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Fallen NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott laid to rest in Lordsburg
LORDSBURG, New Mexico — Officers across New Mexico mourned a fallen brother on Friday afternoon in Lordsburg. A private funeral service was held for…
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Trump trial day 4 ends after lawyers undergo Senate questions
LIVE BLOG: The Latest details from the Trump impeachment trial WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate impeachment trial concluded day four on Friday with…
Continue Reading UMC rescheduling 5,000 2nd dose vaccine appointments; delaying 1st dose sign ups
EL PASO, Texas – University Medical Center announced Friday that it will reschedule 5,000 appointments for second doses of the Moderna Covid-19…
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CDC gives new guidelines for re-opening schools, says in-person can be done safely
WASHINGTON, DC — The nation’s top public health agency on Friday provided a road-map for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic,…
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Minor league baseball changes unveiled with regional alignment that impacts Chihuahuas
EL PASO, Texas — Major League Baseball has reorganized its minor leagues in a 120-team regional alignment that impacts the El Paso Chihuahuas. MLB…
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Biden meets with New Mexico governor, others to discuss Covid relief & vaccines
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden met with a bipartisan group of governors and mayors, including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, at the…
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Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers in Mexico into U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico for their next…
Continue Reading 4 more virus deaths, 432 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported four new coronavirus-related deaths and 432 new cases Friday morning. The latest…
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UTEP’s Terry gets contract extension, Dimel doesn’t; both coaches take pay cuts
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP men’s head basketball coach Rodney Terry has been awarded a contract extension. ABC-7 obtained, through an open records…
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WATCH: 6 dead, 65 hurt in icy 100-car pileup in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — At least six people were killed and dozens more injured Thursday morning following an icy, more than 100-vehicle freeway pileup,…
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