Central Appraisal District approves budget, cuts employee benefits
Emotions ran high as the Central Appraisal District Board of Directors adopted its budget Thursday. The C.A.D. looked to adopt a $13 million budget,…
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Ranchers hopeful Otero County Sheriff can unlock USFS gates
Ranchers in Otero County, New Mexico, will have to wait until Monday to see if commissioners pass a resolution that would allow the sheriff to unlock…
Continue Reading Update: El Paso Police take teen into custody in stabbing of teen on Thursday
May 9, 2014 Update: El Paso Police have taken a 14-year-old into custody in connection with the stabbing of another 14-year-old. The stabbing…
Continue Reading El Paso Sheriff’s deputy pulls weapon during ‘big fight’ involving middle school students in Clint
A fight involving several East Montana Middle School students occurred off campus on Greg St. near the school, according to a Clint Independent…
Continue Reading East Side woman arrested after allegedly trying to frame sister in burglary
El Paso Police have arrested a woman for filing a false burglary report on April 16. During the investigation police, learned that 26-year-old Brenda…
Continue Reading Las Cruces mom charged with child abuse after allegedly fracturing her 6-month-old’s skull
Leslee Ann Soliz, 24, of the 9800 block of Shining Star Court, is charged with one count of child abuse, a third-degree felony. Las Cruces Police say…
Continue Reading Rumors of Juan Gabriel’s death are untrue
Mexican singer Juan Gabriel has not died, contrary to rumors floating around the Internet on Thursday. Juan Gabriel was hospitalized in Las Vegas for…
Continue Reading Council, panel to interview city manager candidates
It will be a long day for the the finalists vying for city manager of El Paso. The four final candidates are expected to be interviewed Thursday by…
Continue Reading Finalists for city manager job meet, greet
The four finalists for the city manager position mingled with El Pasoansin the Plaza Theatre entrance hall Wednesday. While the event was open to…
Continue Reading Only on ABC-7: Ranchers in Otero County say water rights debate harms cattle
Cattle can lead themselves to water, but can they drink? A fierce debate about water rights is happening in Otero County, New Mexico. Ranchers near…
Continue Reading El Paso Police charge man with murder in April stabbing
A man stabbed on April 2, 2014 has died from his injuries. The victim, 46-year-old Arturo Villareal, was in an alley in 5018 Alameda with another…
Continue Reading El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy resigns, later arrested for soliciting sex act from detainee
A former El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested May 6 on a charge of improper sexual activity with person in custody and tampering…
Continue Reading Meet El Paso’s 4 city manager candidates at reception at 5:30 p.m. today
The community is invited to a meet and greet reception with the four finalists for city manager from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Plaza Theatre.…
Continue Reading EPISD board approves new open enrollment policy
Major changes are coming to the El Paso Independent School District. The board of managers adopted an open enrollment policy at its meeting Tuesday…
Continue Reading State wants access to Speaking Rock to videotape operation
Illegal casino, or not? The state of Texas believes the Tiguas have been running a gambling operation at Speaking Rock for years and it wants access…
Continue Reading Juarez’s environmental department orders removal of new message off mountain; group won’t do it
The city of Juarez”s environmental department has ordered the immediate removal of a new message placed on the Juarez mountain by the Luz del…
Continue Reading Lewis questions Stout’s use of sick leave for campaigning
Precinct Two County Commissioner Sergio Lewis is questioning whether run-off election opponent David Stout, as an aide to State Sen. Jose Rodriguez,…
Continue Reading Traffic Alert: Complete Closure of freeway Sunday
Expect some heavy congestion on eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 on Mother’s Day. The freeway is expected to shutdown starting…
Continue Reading May 2014 story: Chopper Crashes at Fort Bliss
A military helicopter went down last night at approximately 8:15 p.m. in FortBliss’ northern training area. An 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade…
Continue Reading Two dead in rollover on I-10 near Van Horn
Two people are dead after a rollover accident on I-10 Saturday afternoon. Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt Elizabeth Barney tells ABC-7…
Continue Reading Businesses reaping the benefits of ballpark crowds
Friday and Saturday marked the first weekend the El Paso Chihuahuas hosted games at Southwest University Park. Downtown businesses near the ballpark…
Continue Reading Rep. Naomi Gonzalez in jail
ABC-7 confirmed with Travis County jail officials, State Rep. Naomi Gonzalez turned herself in Friday night. Gonzalez is serving time after being…
Continue Reading Southwest University Park produces a lot of foul balls
El Paso baseball fans are right on top of the action at Southwest University Park. In fact, you are so close to the field, unless you sit behind the…
Continue Reading El Paso Fire Dept. puts out house fire in Lower Valley
Firefighters with the El Paso Fire Department responded to a Condition 3 fire on the 200 block of Whittier Drive in the Lower Valley shortly after…
Continue Reading Dona Ana Sheriff’s deputy who hit,killed pedestrian won’t be charged with vehicular homicide
The Dona Ana Sheriff’s deputy who was driving 114 mph when she hit and killed a pedestrian on April 1 will not be charged with vehicular…
Continue Reading State Rep. Naomi Gonzalez sentenced to jail time for 2013 DWI conviction
State Representative Naomi Gonzalez was sentenced to jail time for drinking and driving and causing a wreck in 2013. Gonzalez will spend 15 days in…
Continue Reading Vacant home catches fire in South-Central El Paso
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire that happened at a vacant home in South-Central El Paso late Thursday night. It happened before…
Continue Reading Deadly rollover crash victim’s family speaks to ABC-7
A devastating day for several El Paso families. Three El Paso men who worked at the West Texas Detention Facility are dead. The Hudspeth County…
Continue Reading Special Report: Blurred jurisdiction lines
The city of El Paso is growing and changing month by month. Many of those changes have come from annexations on the far east side. And they’re…
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