2-hour police chase of stolen Dallas ambulance ends in arrest
DALLAS, Texas — The driver of a stolen ambulance was taken into custody on Monday afternoon after a two-hour police chase that stretched along…
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Minneapolis police chief gives dramatic testimony in ex-cop’s trial for George Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The Minneapolis police chief testified Monday that now-fired Officer Derek Chauvin violated departmental policy in pinning…
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Mayor, county judge tout El Paso’s virus vaccination efforts
EL PASO, Texas — At a joint news conference Monday, Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego touted El Paso’s progress with declining…
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78-year-old El Paso woman dies as car crashes into tree in Album Park
EL PASO, Texas — A 78-year-old El Paso woman whose car crashed into a tree in a park is the city’s 15th traffic fatality of the year, police said…
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New poll shows border woes dent Biden approval on immigration
WASHINGTON, DC — More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied…
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Speaking Rock reopens with live music, but restrictions are in place
EL PASO, Texas — The Tigua Tribe has brought back live entertainment at Speaking Rock for the public. People can now enjoy live music in the outdoor…
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Vaccines now open to all New Mexicans 16 & over; Las Cruces young adults ‘super excited’ to get shots
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All New Mexicans age 16 or older who wish to be vaccinated against the coronavirus now have a chance to receive their…
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1 virus death, 126 new cases announced in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus-related deaths and 126 new cases Monday morning. The…
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El Pasoans flock to city parks for Easter – the 1st holiday gatherings in a year
EL PASO, Texas — Easter Sunday brought the sunshine, chocolates and something we haven’t seen very much of this past year – groups of people…
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Some Fort Bliss soldiers return home from deployment just in time for Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas — Soldiers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team returned home to Fort Bliss on Sunday from overseas deployment to be greeted by…
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At least 4 injured, 1 critically, in east El Paso multi-car crash
EL PASO, Texas – Four people were rushed to the hospital after a multiple vehicle crash in east El Paso Sunday afternoon, a police dispatch spokesman…
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In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic ‘scandalous’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the…
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Woman in 20s, man in 30s among 5 latest El Paso Covid-19 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials said Sunday that a woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were among five newly reported deaths in…
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WATCH: Easter Sunday Mass from El Paso’s St. Patrick Cathedral
ABC-7 partners with El Paso Catholic Diocese for Holy Week services online & on-air EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 is proud to partner with the El Paso…
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Canutillo ISD has plan to provide internet access to students in rural areas
Canutillo, Texas — Having access to internet has been so crucial for students to continue their education during the pandemic. However, those who…
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Undefeated Gonzaga beats UCLA on last-second shot, advances to NCAA Tournament final against Baylor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Gonzaga has given fans the NCAA championship game they wanted with a shot for the ages. Jalen Suggs banked in a shot from…
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Investigators think U.S. Capitol attack was isolated case involving disturbed, delusional man
WASHINGTON, DC — The man who rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, killing one of them before he was shot to…
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Baylor dominates Houston to advance to NCAA hoops title game
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Baylor has cruised into the NCAA championship game and will wait to see if No. 1 Gonzaga can provide the much-anticipated…
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Semi-truck loses load on I-10 east at Executive, snarling traffic
EL PASO, Texas — An 18-wheeler lost part of its load near Interstate 10 and Executive late Saturday afternoon, according to El Paso police…
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El Paso Border Patrol gets 19 new processing coordinators to help with migrant influx
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection in El Paso is getting extra help with 19 new employees as its agents deal with an influx of…
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El Pasoans asked to follow virus safety protocols at city parks on Easter
EL PASO, Texas — The Easter holiday is one of the busiest times for city parks. To keep the festivities safe for everyone, the El Paso Parks and…
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El Paso to get its largest virus vaccine shipment yet from state
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s two Covid-19 vaccine hubs are getting a combined 17,850 first doses next week — the largest shipment yet. The City of…
Continue Reading Half-dozen more Covid-19 deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Saturday reported six additional deaths due to Covid-19 and 142 additional cases. The latest…
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Horizon City woman raising funds for elderly neighbor burned out of mobile home
HORIZON CITY, Texas — An elderly woman’s entire mobile home was engulfed in flames last weekend and was unable to be salvaged. The mobile home was…
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Fort Bliss blacklists some El Paso businesses, declares them off-limits for soldiers
EL PASO, Texas — Fort Bliss says it is now taking steps to keep their soldiers safe. As part of Operation Ironclad, military officials tell ABC-7…
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Car rams U.S. Capitol barricade – 1 officer dead, 1 hurt; driver killed
WASHINGTON, DC — A Capitol Police officer was killed and another was injured Friday after a man rammed a car into the two officers at a barricade…
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Beto O’Rourke says he has ‘no plans’ to run against Texas Gov. Abbott, but later clarifies he might in future
DALLAS, Texas — Former Democratic El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke said Friday that he doesn’t currently intend to run against incumbent Republican…
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UTEP head basketball coach Rodney Terry rumored as candidate for Texas assistant job
EL PASO, Texas — Could Rodney Terry leave a head coaching job for an assistant role? Sources have told ABC-7’s Nate Ryan that the UTEP head men’s…
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Police official’s testimony that kneeling on Floyd was ‘totally unnecessary’ dominates trial day 5
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Kneeling on George Floyd ’s neck while he was handcuffed and in the prone position was “top-tier, deadly…
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Cincinnati District bar troubles dominate EPPD town hall meeting
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Police Department held the first in a series of town hall meetings with the various command posts across the…
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