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Family of 5 shot at while driving; El Paso man charged with aggravated assault
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police say he fired upon a family of five inside a…
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Las Cruces police officer shoots suspect after beer theft investigation escalates into physical confrontation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police say a beer theft investigation escalated into a deadly shooting that took the life of a 36-year-old man…
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Indiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski is killed in car accident, McCarthy announces
By Melanie Zanona, CNN Indiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski has died in a car accident, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday.…
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WATCH LIVE: Recent Las Cruces shots fired incidents turn everyday locations into dangerous situations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Residents in Las Cruces have been near shootings in well-known areas. The most recent shooting happened Tuesday night at…
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Biden signs executive order aimed at safeguarding abortion access and providing guidance to health care providers
(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order to help ensure access to abortion in light of the Supreme Court’s…
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‘I think of them always,’ Walmart shooting survivor says of those who died in massacre
EL PASO, Texas — An ominous cloud of white gun smoke, bloody police boot prints and an empty baby carrier on the body of Jordan Anchondo are images…
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El Paso Strong artist says he is ‘honored’ his mural brought the community together
EL PASO, Texas- On the third anniversary of the Walmart mass shooting, we remember how the El Paso community gathered in unity through art. ABC-7…
Continue Reading 8-year-old boy wounded in Highland Park shooting is transferred to a rehab facility
By Rebekah Riess and Ashley Killough, CNN Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy left paralyzed in the 4th of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park,…
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Taco Bell is bringing back Mexican Pizza
Taco bell fans, mark your calendars! Mexican pizza is returning to their fast food menu September 15. The chain announced the meal is returning…
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Justice Department Sues Idaho to Protect Reproductive Rights
The Justice Department is suing Idaho over its abortion ban. Tuesday the Justice Department filed the lawsuit, alleging the state is restricting…
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Officer-involved shooting near gas station in Las Cruces; one man shot and killed
UPDATE: Las Cruces police say no officers were injured in this incident. One man was shot and killed. According to Dan Trujillo, Las Cruces Police…
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Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has died at age 94
(CNN) — Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died at the age of 94, the team announced Tuesday. “We…
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What is inside the climate charter petition and why is it not being placed on the November ballot?
EL PASO, Texas — City council agreed to postpone a charter election in November that would have allowed El Paso voters to decide whether or not to…
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Some Socorro ISD parents say kids are turned away due to overcrowding
EL PASO, Texas– As thousands of Borderland children head back to school this week, some parents say schools aren’t able to place their kids in the…
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Juárez water utility under pressure to stop raw sewage from entering Rio Grande
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
Continue Reading Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
(CNN) — The Senate voted Tuesday night to pass a long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of…
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August 3rd memorial events
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso is holding various events to honor and remember the 23 victims who died from a violent shooting attack at the Cielo Vista…
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Virgin Galactic planning an astronaut campus in New Mexico
SIERRA COUNTY, N.M. (AP) — Aerospace and space travel company Virgin Galactic announced Tuesday that it’s planning to build an astronaut…
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The Borderland’s best family pets; share your pet videos
EL PASO, Texas — Bo is TikTok famous for his basketball skills and his sound effects, he even gets views and likes for just hanging out. He’s…
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Water is critical to restore the Rio Grande ecosystem at Rio Bosque
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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Doña Ana County DA says he learned of 6-year-old dog mauling death through media, not Sheriff’s Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Doña Ana County Grand Jury indicted three people in the dog mauling incident involving the Nov. 22, 2021, death of…
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Almost 600 Texas youth are trapped in a juvenile prison system on the brink of collapse
Texas’ juvenile prison system is nearing total collapse. Its five lockups are dangerously understaffed, an ongoing problem that worsened…
Continue Reading An NRA charity planned to raffle an AR-15 at a Texas event. Then Uvalde families protested and the group lost its site
By Raja Razek and Michelle Krupa, CNN A fundraiser for a charity affiliated with the powerful National Rifle Association won’t be held as…
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Watch: Memorial bell toll ceremony for August 3rd victims
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council is hosting a special bell toll ceremony in honor of the August 3rd victims. The names of each of the 23…
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The flooding death toll has risen to at least 37 for Kentucky, more help needed to reach those stranded
The death toll continues to rise from the extreme flooding devastating Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, confirming at…
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Major news organizations sue Texas Department of Public Safety for public records on Uvalde shooting
More than a dozen major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety to obtain public records relating to…
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Send us your funny pet videos
EL PASO, Texas — The Humane Society Telethon is nearly upon us! It’s a time to showcase four-legged friends who are looking for a new home, raise…
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Juarez man facing charges in deadly Santa Teresa rollover
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges in connection to a deadly crash in Santa Teresa, where two people believed…
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County implements curfew for juveniles after uptick in crime
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso county commissioners approved a late-night curfew for juveniles who are found in public places. The new curfew extends an…
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