Federal judge says Biden can’t yet end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
CNN, KVIA By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Texas has put on hold for now the Biden administration’s most recent attempt to end the…
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Brittney Griner is back home and she intends to play basketball this season
By Abby Phillip and Ray Sanchez, CNN Brittney Griner departed a medical military facility in Texas on Friday and returned home to Arizona, vowing in…
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Stolen gun used in UNM campus shootout
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The gun Brandon Travis used to shoot Mike Peake in the deadly UNM campus shooting was stolen, according to New Mexico…
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Recording Academy announces Trevor Noah will host the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023
(CNN)- Trevor Noah has a new hosting gig. Thursday the recording academy announced the comedian will serve as m-c for next year’s grammy awards. It…
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Pedestrian seriously injured after crash outside northwest El Paso bar
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police are investigating a pedestrian accident that left one person seriously injured outside a northwest El Paso bar…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s Twitter blocked links to rival Mastodon. That could raise alarms among regulators
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Elon Musk’s Twitter sparked an international outcry on Thursday by suspending a number of journalists at major news…
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Judge prevents Biden from ending ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
EL PASO, Texas – Earlier this summer, the supreme court ruled that the Biden administration had the authority to end the trump-era program. But the…
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El Paso Police say 20-year-old stabbing victim in critical condition; partner in custody
Editor’s Note: This story was changed to reflect the 19-year-old is in custody. It is not clear who stabbed the victim. UPDATE: A 20-year-old man is…
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December 2022 runoff election for districts 1, 6, 8 this Saturday, Dec. 17
EL PASO, Texas — The December Runoff Election is Saturday, Dec. 17. Three District races are still undecided in this runoff election. They are…
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Northeast El Paso PK-8 school was on lockdown for an hour, investigation on-going
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Independent School District Pre-K through 8 school was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon, a district spokesperson…
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El Paso City leaders detail how $6 million funding will be used for migrant crisis
UPDATE: Mayor Oscar Leeser and Deputy City Chief Mario D’Agustino say about 2,500 migrant apprehensions are happening daily. This amounts to 75,000…
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El Paso Locomotive announce new head coach and technical director: Brian Clarhaut
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC has named Medford, New Jersey native Brian Clarhaut as its new head coach and technical director. According…
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IDEA El Paso schools gather Shoe and Sock donations for migrants
EL PASO, Texas- IDEA Public Schools in El Paso partner with Junior League El Paso Inc. in hosting a “Shoe and Sock” drive for migrants. All IDEA…
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The U.S. is suing Arizona over shipping containers on the border with Mexico
The Federal Government is suing the state of Arizona for creating a temporary wall at its border. It comes after Arizona governor Doug Ducey in…
Continue Reading The year that brought Silicon Valley back down to earth
CNN By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN On the first trading day of 2022, Apple hit a new milestone for the tech industry: the iPhone maker became the first…
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People emerging from manholes in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas – ABC 7 crews witnessed five or six people coming out of a manhole and ran last night in Segundo Barrio. Migrants have been known to…
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ABC-7’s one-on-one interview with Bill Hicks about his priorities as the new El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s new District Attorney was appointed Wednesday and right away he answered questions about the plans for the D.A.’s office.…
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El Paso to get $6 million in advanced federal funding for migrant response
EL PASO, Texas — The city is expected to receive $6 million from FEMA to address the migrant surge the borderland is experiencing. The finds will…
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Group calls on leaders to do more for migrants stranded on El Paso streets
EL PASO, Texas — A group of volunteers is driving across the U.S.-Mexico border in order to help migrants. The group called ‘Witness at the…
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El Paso ports of entry seeing a significant increase in wait times
EL PASO, Texas — Regular border travelers have reported an increase in their wait times since the weekend. Longer lines and longer wait times is…
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Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific following deadly August incident
EL PASO, Texas — A local law firm is suing Union Pacific railroad over the death of one of its conductors. Mario Navarro was killed on August 29…
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A mentor, a proud father and loved by ‘everyone’: Friends pay tribute to tWitch
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide…
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Bill Hicks appointed new El Paso district attorney
Veteran El Paso lawyer Bill Hicks is the new El Paso district attorney, the governor’s office announced Wednesday – the same day embattled District…
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“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” actor to be honored at Las Cruces International Film Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor actor Giancarlo Esposito with its “Outstanding Achievement in…
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EPPD: 80-year-old man stabbed to death by 25-year-old family member in lower valley
UPDATE: Police told ABC-7 that a 25-year-old man fatally stabbed an 80-year-old male family member. Police officers from Mission Valley Regional…
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Man arrested for criminal attempted murder in connection to Canutillo teen shooting
EL PASO, Texas — A 20-year-old man has been identified as the man arrested in a weekend shooting. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office,…
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Gov. Abbott calls on attorney general to investigate NGOs assisting “illegal immigrants”
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking the state’s attorney general to investigate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that may have…
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The Fed lifts rates by half a point, acknowledging that inflation is easing
(CNN) — The Federal Reserve approved a half-point interest rate hike on Wednesday, a smaller increase than in recent months and an…
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Sun Metro bus overturns following crash in central El Paso; three people injured
EL PASO, Texas — A Sun Metro bus overturned at Gateway South and East Yandell in central El Paso Wednesday following a crash. Three people were…
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El Paso International Airport crowded with migrants waiting for flights
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of migrants are staying at the El Paso International Airport overnight to wait for their early-morning flights, and city…
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