Gunshot victim shows up at Del Sol Medical Center, reportedly injured outside bar
(Editor’s note: The name of the bar was removed from this article after police later indicated that the victim’s gunshot wound was believed to be…
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Documents show Las Cruces officer used neck restraint banned in many cities on suspect who died in custody
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces police officer had a suspect in what police called a “vascular neck restraint” moments before his death over…
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Sunland Park mom pleads for judge not to release couple accused of 8-year-old’s fiery death
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The mother of an 8-year-old who was killed in a mobile home fire back in 2018 is asking a judge not to release a couple…
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O’Rourke, Klobuchar & Buttigieg endorse Biden at Texas campaign rally
DALLAS, Texas — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden came to Texas on Monday looking to capitalize on his big win in South Carolina — and…
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On election eve, El Paso judge claims to return $10k campaign donation that raised conflict questions
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County judge overseeing a lawsuit against Walmart filed by victims’ families of the Aug. 3 mass shooting is now…
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Ruptured wastewater main leaking onto Sunland Park near I-10 blamed on old pipes
EL PASO, Texas — A ruptured wastewater main on Sunland Park between Interstate 10 and Doniphan caused traffic issues Monday afternoon and evening,…
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Coronavirus death toll in U.S. grows to half-dozen
SEATTLE, Washington — Health officials in Washington state said Monday that four more people had died from the coronavirus, bringing the total to…
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Car flips over in crash along on I-10 east at Yarbrough, injuring 2
EL PASO, Texas — A multi-vehicle crash Monday evening led to a car flipping over along Interstate 10 eastbound at Yarbrough. Fire dispatchers said…
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SWAT standoff at Upper Valley home ends as armed man accused of assaulting girlfriend surrenders
EL PASO, Texas — An armed man, involved in what police described as a “family violence incident” surrendered to SWAT officers after being inside an…
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Dow surges on hopes for central bank help to brunt coronavirus impact
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones surged more than 1,200 points Monday on hopes that central banks will act to shelter global economy from coronavirus. The…
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Klobuchar ends 2020 presidential campaign, will endorse Joe Biden at Texas rally
DALLAS, Texas — Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota announced an end to her presidential bid on Monday and will endorse Joe Biden, campaign aides…
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Congresswoman Escobar endorses Joe Biden ahead of Super Tuesday in Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Joe Biden, who has more endorsements from the Texas congressional delegation than any other Democratic presidential candidate,…
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A Wuhan evacuee was released from quarantine in Texas and later tested positive for the coronavirus
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A woman in San Antonio who had previously tested negative twice for the coronavirus, and was released by the Centers for…
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2nd confirmed coronavirus death in the U.S. occurs
SEATTLE, Washington — A second coronavirus death has been confirmed in King County, Washington, according to a press release from Seattle and King…
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Pete Buttigieg ends his presidential campaign
SOUTH BEND, Indiana — Pete Buttigieg is ending his race for the Democratic presidential nomination, a campaign aide confirmed Sunday afternoon…
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Suspected coronavirus case reported at private hospital in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Health officials in Mexico are investigating a possible case of coronavirus in Juarez after young man returned from a trip…
Continue Reading Biden’s sister campaigns for him in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Valerie Biden Owens was in the Borderland Sunday campaigning for her brother Joe Biden after his first primary win in South…
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Sunland Park celebrates ‘Pink Day at the Races’
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Sunland Park saw countless jockeys, t-shirts and an entire racetrack painted in pink on Saturday. “I’m a breast cancer…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso Firefighter gives heartfelt rendition of Amazing Grace
EL PASO, Texas– ABC-7 viewer Roger Kopecky was driving past fire station 16 on Hercules street in Northeast El Paso when he witnessed what he said…
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Man in foot chase with Las Cruces Police dies after being Tasered
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man who fled from police on Saturday morning died after being Tasered by authorities, according to state…
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World renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman to perform in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Believed by many to be the world’s most talented violinist, Itzhak Perlman will soon perform in the Borderland. “I would say that…
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East El Paso County strip club shut down after raid turns up unlicensed bar and illegal drugs; employee arrested
EL PASO, Texas — A strip club in east El Paso County has been shut down following a raid by state troopers and other law enforcement agencies that…
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No injuries in east El Paso fire as resident inside burning home is safely evacuated by firefighters
EL PASO, Texas — Firefighters battled a house fire in an east El Paso neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. That fire…
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Trump ‘thinking about’ closing U.S.-Mexico border to stop coronavirus spread
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump on Saturday said he is “thinking about” possibly closing the U.S. border with Mexico to guard against the…
Continue Reading 1st U.S. death from coronavirus occurs as 4 cases of unknown origin exist with 66 total Americans infected
WASHINGTON, DC — The first U.S. death from novel coronavirus was confirmed on Saturday. According to health officials in Washington State, the death…
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U.S. & Taliban sign peace deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan; sets stage for troop withdrawal
DOHA, Qatar — The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in…
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Paso Del Norte bridge reopens after shutdown as appeals court now suspends its own order halting Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
EL PASO, Texas — The Paso Del Norte Bridge connecting El Paso with Juarez was shut down Friday night, hours after a court ruling halted…
Continue Reading Lawyers suing over Walmart shooting donate $10k to re-election campaign of El Paso judge hearing the case
EL PASO, Texas — An out-of-town law firm representing Aug. 3 shooting victims and their families in a lawsuit against Walmart contributed $10,000 to…
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No charges filed in last month’s El Paso High School gun scare; officials said case was closed but are now reversing their position
EL PASO, Texas — No one has been charged or prosecuted after a gun scare paralyzed El Paso High School a month ago, ABC-7 has learned. Police on…
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Dow plunges nearly 4,000 points this week amid Coronavirus fears
NEW YORK — Stocks fell again Friday in another wild day, leaving Wall Street with its worst week since October 2008 as coronavirus fears spread.…
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