El Paso’s Helen of Troy cutting 10% of global workforce
EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy, the only publicly-traded company headquartered in El Paso, said it is laying off ten percent of its global…
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U.S. Senators to tour El Paso Border and meet with city officials Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Amid the migrant crisis, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) will lead colleagues James Lankford…
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Border Network for Human Rights holds march for migrants Saturday morning
EL PASO, Texas– Ahead of President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday, the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) holds a press conference and a…
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Video shows migrant slammed to the ground by Border Patrol agent
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained a video in which a Border Patrol agent appears to slam a Migrant into the ground just outside the Opportunity…
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ICE distributes cell phones to undocumented migrants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cell phones have been distributed to undocumented migrants as a part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Alternatives…
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President Biden’s El Paso schedule for Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The White House released details of President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday. The president will arrive at the El Paso…
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Texas DPS moves to fire Texas Ranger under investigation for Uvalde shooting response
By Shimon Prokupecz, CNN The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is moving to terminate a member of the elite Texas Rangers unit who had been…
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Man arrested in connection to lower valley fire that injured one person
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 28-year-old man is under arrest following an investigation into a lower valley fire at the 600 block of N. Carolina. The…
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30-year-old man shot in Las Cruces; condition unknown
UPDATE: Las Cruces police say a 30-year-old man was shot around 10:30 a.m. Friday. There are no updates on the man’s condition and there is no…
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‘Undocumented non-citizen’ accused of throwing large rock at Border Patrol Agent
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI arrested a 22-year-old ‘undocumented non-citizen’ for throwing a large rock at a United State Border Patrol…
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Watch: Exclusive interview with DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on new immigration policies
EL PASO, TX — Ahead of the visit from President Joe Biden to El Paso, ABC-7 got the only one-on-one interview with Homeland Security Secretary…
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WATCH: White House previews President Biden’s Mexico City summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Following President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday he’ll travel to Mexico City for the North American Leaders Summit.…
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City officials confirm El Paso Convention Center no longer being used as a temporary shelter for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso City officials confirm the number of migrant apprehensions has gone down dramatically, resulting in the closure of…
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Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, ‘Love you boys,’ via video, Buffalo Bills say
(CNN) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed overnight and he’s spoken to his teammates via video, the Bills said…
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Border Patrol Agent Shot in New Mexico
LORDSBURG, New Mexico– U.S. Customs and Border Protection say a Border Patrol Agent was shot in the chest multiple times while on duty Thursday. …
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Biden says Mexico will help with border security as he plans a trip to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden said Mexico agreed to accept the return of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua who enter…
Continue Reading Extradition of ‘El Chapo’ son to the US halted after 29 killed in arrest operation
Mexican authorities released video of Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s son being arrested. He was later released following heavy fire…
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Las Cruces mother fears crime against daughter isn’t getting the attention it deserves
UPDATE: ABC-7 learned today that an order to dismiss this case was filed in Dona Ana District Court. According to Sanchez, the prosecutor handling…
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City: Reports of organized gangs operating near migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Deputy City Manager Mario D’Agostino confirmed Thursday that the City is getting reports of organized gangs in areas where migrants…
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Border Patrol Agent shot multiple times in chest; manages to return fire at suspected smuggling car
LORDSBURG, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Border Patrol Agent was shot multiple times in the chest by a person in a suspected smuggling vehicle, according to…
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El Paso police identify man arrested for aggravated assault incident with migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have identified a man they say threatened migrants with a gun at Sacred Heart Church. Police say 27-year-old…
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Past president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officer’s Association arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ron Martin, former president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officer’s Association, was arrested and charged with…
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“Beck’s Cafe” forced to move after decade at location
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A popular Las Cruces business has been forced to close its doors, and it’s hitting the community hard. Beck’s coffee…
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Mexican authorities arrest son of notorious drug lord ‘El Chapo’
(CNN) — Mexican authorities have arrested Ovidio Guzmán, son of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, a source…
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Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, telling his attorney he is “unfit”…
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Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden says U.S. will allow 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter monthly
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a weekend visit to the Texas-Mexico border, along with a new immigration plan that would allow 30,000…
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Migrants at Sacred Heart Church scared to sleep overnight; wait for President Biden’s visit to the border
El Paso, TEXAS — The Sacred Heart Church has seen an increase in law enforcement activity in the last few days. Texas State Troopers, U.S. Border…
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El Paso Electric closes down all walk-in locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soon, El Pasoans and Las Crucens will no longer be able to pay their electric bills in person. El Paso Electric has decided…
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El Paso leaders weigh in on President Biden’s upcoming visit
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso leaders are weighing in on President Biden’s visit to the Borderland on Sunday. President Biden’s visit comes as the…
Continue Reading Biden announces new migration programs as he prepares to visit the border on Sunday
By Kevin Liptak and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he is expanding a program to accept up to 30,000 migrants per…
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