El Paso Mayor says call for migrant disaster declaration is “premature”
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser responded to an open letter from three city representatives who are calling for him to issue a disaster…
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El Paso Police: Man in clown mask shoots victim in lower valley robbery attempt
UPDATE: A man dressed in a clown mask shot the victim in the abdomen, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. Investigators say Dorian Carlos…
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Packers’ Aaron Jones is sending one lucky fan to London for an NFL game
The graduate of Burges High School and UTEP Aaron Jones is sending one lucky Green Bay Packers fan and a guest across the pond to London. They will…
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Doña Ana County Man facing first-degree murder charge in wife’s death has previous felony conviction
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — In the statement of fact released by the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, a man facing first-degree murder charges…
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Person taken into custody after incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A person has been taken into custody following an incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Police responded…
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Injured El Paso marine back in United States, showing progress in his recovery
EL PASO, Texas — Alex Ortiz, the El Paso marine who was injured while fighting in Ukraine, is back in the United States and is showing progress in…
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3 People arrested for trying to cross Fentanyl
EL PASO, Texas — Three people were arrested in Juarez Wednesday for possession of about 12,000 fentanyl pills, two firearms,…
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An appeals court rules the DOJ can regain access to documents seized from Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump is on the defensive. A Federal appeals court says the Justice Department can resume its review of classified documents…
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Border Patrol expedites migrant processing with temporary outdoor site near Chihuahuita neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas– As the number of migrants crossing into the U.S. has remained steady this month at about 1,500 a day, Border Patrol created a new…
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Lawyer for capital murder suspect, victim’s mother concerned with El Paso DA’s handling of case as trial is delayed
EL PASO, Texas — A man accused of taking part in an ambush-style murder of a former Army soldier more than five years ago was supposed to go before…
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New Mexico State Police investigating two bodies in found in Las Cruces apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police responded to a welfare check at a Las Cruces apartment complex. Officers informed ABC-7 that two…
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Governor’s executive order designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organization
EL PASO, Texas – A new executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. Gov. Abbott also…
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First on CNN: Ginni Thomas agrees to January 6 committee interview
By Jamie Gangel, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has come to an agreement with Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court…
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Crash shuts down I-10 east just outside Deming
UPDATE: The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that I-10 east is now open following a crash. The crash was described as a multiple CMV…
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Texas Attorney General acknowledges receiving letter from District Attorney Yvonne Rosales
EL PASO, Texas -Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says he has received a letter from El Paso District Attorney…
Continue Reading 3 El Paso city reps ask Mayor Leeser to issue disaster declaration amid “mass influx” of migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Three city representatives drafted an open letter to El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser asking him to issue a disaster declaration. In the…
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Pedestrian suffers serious injuries in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being struck in an east El Paso parking lot. It happened before 2 p.m. at the…
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Funeral arrangements set for Organ High School’s Abraham Romero
EL PASO, Texas – Services have been set for a star high school football player that was injured during a game. Abraham Romero played with the Organ…
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El Paso County Animal Welfare Dept. to create low-cost clinic, will hire vet students from Juarez
EL PASO, Texas — An 8,000 sq. ft. portable that used to be a VA mobile clinic, now it belongs to the county’s Animal Welfare Department. Soon staff…
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Fed raises interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point
WASHINGTON — Â Intensifying its fight against chronically high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a substantial…
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El Paso Firefighter Fill the Boot campaign underway
EL PASO, Texas — This week, during rush hour, you will see your local firefighters with boots in hand to raise money to fund and support the…
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El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
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New York attorney general files civil fraud lawsuit against Trump, some of his children and his business
(CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil fraud lawsuit Wednesday against former President Donald Trump,…
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Former officer who held down George Floyd’s legs gets 3 years in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter
By Eric Levenson, Brad Parks and Omar Jimenez, CNN The former Minneapolis Police officer who held down George Floyd’s legs in May 2020 was…
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Largest Covid-19-related fraud uncovered
It is being called the largest Covid-19-related fraud scheme uncovered to date. Tuesday the Justice Department announced charges against 47-people…
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The Federal Reserve expected to hike Interest Rates today
The Federal Reserve is expected to make history with a rate hike today that could affect your savings. The Fed’s anticipated actions would increase…
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SISD board approves increased safety measures, including body cameras for its police force
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting Tuesday where they approved increased school safety…
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Lower Valley shooting, one man taken to hospital
EL PASO, Texas — Crimes Against Persons Detectives are investigating a shooting at 8631 North Loop. Police say one man in his late 30s has been…
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Man crashes into several cars at eastside car dealership
EL PASO, Texas– El Paso Police confirm one man was arrested under multiple charges after crashing into vehicles at Viva Nissan in East El Paso…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank helping keep migrants fed during ongoing surge
EL PASO, Texas – Volunteers with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank have been helping migrants by making sandwiches and packing lunches. CEO of El…
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