5 things to know for December 15: Storms, Congress, Covid tests, US border, World Cup
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN If you’ve yet to begin your holiday shopping, don’t worry, you’re not alone. There’s still time to…
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People emerging from manholes in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas – ABC 7 crews witnessed five or six people coming out of a manhole and ran last night in Segundo Barrio. Migrants have been known to…
Continue Reading Michigan man pleads guilty to hate crimes targeting Black Lives Matter supporters after George Floyd’s murder in 2020
By Isa Kaufman Geballe, CNN A Michigan man accused of making death threats against Black Lives Matter supporters during unrest following George…
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ABC-7’s one-on-one interview with Bill Hicks about his priorities as the new El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s new District Attorney was appointed Wednesday and right away he answered questions about the plans for the D.A.’s office.…
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Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in El Paso
Stacker ranked the highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in El Paso using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of…
Continue Reading Family of Texas girl allegedly killed by a delivery driver sues FedEx and the driver’s employer
By Andy Rose, CNN The family of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old Texas girl allegedly kidnapped and killed by a delivery driver, is suing FedEx and one…
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Hayman and SFA secure 80-79 OT win over Louisiana Tech
By The Associated Press RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kyle Hayman scored 18 points, including eight in the overtime, AJ Cajuste made a driving layup just…
Continue Reading US sues Arizona over shipping containers on Mexico border
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. government sued Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Wednesday over the placement of…
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Herro makes 9 3s, scores 35 points to lead Heat past Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro made a career-high nine 3-pointers, hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 35 points in the Miami Heat’s 110-108…
Continue Reading Huefner scores 18, Sam Houston beats Louisiana-Monroe 79-53
MONROE, La. (AP) — Cameron Huefner’s 18 points helped Sam Houston defeat Louisiana-Monroe 79-53 on Wednesday night. Huefner shot 7 for 11,…
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El Paso to get $6 million in advanced federal funding for migrant response
EL PASO, Texas — The city is expected to receive $6 million from FEMA to address the migrant surge the borderland is experiencing. The finds will…
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Group calls on leaders to do more for migrants stranded on El Paso streets
EL PASO, Texas — A group of volunteers is driving across the U.S.-Mexico border in order to help migrants. The group called ‘Witness at the…
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El Paso ports of entry seeing a significant increase in wait times
EL PASO, Texas — Regular border travelers have reported an increase in their wait times since the weekend. Longer lines and longer wait times is…
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Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific following deadly August incident
EL PASO, Texas — A local law firm is suing Union Pacific railroad over the death of one of its conductors. Mario Navarro was killed on August 29…
Continue Reading Dunn scores 19, Campbell downs William Peace 97-58
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Led by Devon Dunn’s 19 points, the Campbell Fighting Camels defeated the William Peace Pacers 97-58 on Wednesday night.…
Continue Reading Host mother of missing US student studying in France suspects he left voluntarily. His parents disagree
By Melissa Bell, Saskya Vandoorne and Christina Maxouris, CNN The woman who hosted an American college student studying in France before he went…
Continue Reading Linebackers Edmunds, Milano add size, speed to Bills defense
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tremaine Edmunds has the size and Matt Milano brings the speed to the Buffalo Bills…
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StormTrack Weather: Staying cool for now
Temps will stay below average for Thursday and through the weekend. Expect a slight warming trend for early next week. Not anticipating any rain for…
Continue Reading McDaniels learned importance of details under Belichick
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels was an assistant under New England Patriots coach…
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A mentor, a proud father and loved by ‘everyone’: Friends pay tribute to tWitch
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide…
Continue Reading Morocco makes another World Cup statement despite loss
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Yassine Bounou stretched out his arm with everything he had trying to get something in the…
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Bill Hicks appointed new El Paso district attorney
Veteran El Paso lawyer Bill Hicks is the new El Paso district attorney, the governor’s office announced Wednesday – the same day embattled District…
Continue Reading Skidding Titans trying to fix second-half offensive woes
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a serious problem once they come out of the locker…
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“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” actor to be honored at Las Cruces International Film Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor actor Giancarlo Esposito with its “Outstanding Achievement in…
Continue Reading Freeze hires Montgomery, Roberts as Auburn coordinators
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn has hired former Tulsa coach Philip Montgomery as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Ron Roberts as…
Continue Reading Twitter changes rules over account tracking Elon Musk’s jet
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Twitter on Wednesday suspended an account that used publicly available flight data to track Elon…
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EPPD: 80-year-old man stabbed to death by 25-year-old family member in lower valley
UPDATE: Police told ABC-7 that a 25-year-old man fatally stabbed an 80-year-old male family member. Police officers from Mission Valley Regional…
Continue Reading Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé vs. Lionel Messi. Soccer’s latest superstar against perhaps the…
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Man arrested for criminal attempted murder in connection to Canutillo teen shooting
EL PASO, Texas — A 20-year-old man has been identified as the man arrested in a weekend shooting. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office,…
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Gov. Abbott calls on attorney general to investigate NGOs assisting “illegal immigrants”
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking the state’s attorney general to investigate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that may have…
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