Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke makes campaign stop at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, Beto O’Rourke, stopped in his hometown on Thursday. O’Rourke visited a polling location…
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Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint
By AAMER MADHANI and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — President Joe Biden took off on a personal final-days campaign sprint…
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Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.5 billion
The Powerball Lottery Jackpot is now $1.5 billion after 39 consecutive drawings with no jackpot winner. According to Powerball, the cash value of the…
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Biden administration distributes billions to lower heating costs as energy prices soar
The White House is distributing billions of dollars to help families with heating costs through a Federal Program. The Biden Administration is giving…
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Pfizer’s RSV vaccine shows promise in trial run as kids are hit hard with the virus.
EL PASO, Texas – RSV is unfortunately one of the fastest spreading viruses at the moment, with wheezing babies and children filling pediatric…
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Powerball jackpot second-largest in Powerball history; previous winner shares his experience
EL PASO, Texas — Wednesday’s Powerball drawing was the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The jackpot is $1.2 billion dollars. The…
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Uptick in El Paso cases concerns local health authority
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The rise of flu cases across the country is also happening in El Paso. The flu season usually starts in October. Infections…
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Jury trial to remove DA Yvonne Rosales set for March 2023
EL PASO, Texas — The jury trial in the removal case of District Attorney Yvonne Rosales has been set for March 2023, according to a signed court…
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El Paso High SAT tests reported seen “blowing around on Mesa street”
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 received an audio recording stating that SAT test sheets were scattered along Mesa street on Saturday. The recording stated…
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Resident complains about mail service suspension at Mesilla Park
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — A resident of Mesilla Park says she’s been told mail service has been suspended in her area. For the past two months,…
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26-year-old man charged with murdering his grandfather in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 26-year-old man is accused of killing his 75-year-old grandfather, according to El Paso police. The victim, identified as Rodolfo…
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14-year-old shot in lower valley, 16-year-old taken into custody
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police say a 16-year-old was taken into custody after shooting at two teenagers who were walking home Tuesday night. A…
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Parkland school shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole for 2018 massacre
(CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 4:40 p.m. ET] The gunman who carried out the Parkland school shooting was formally…
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Upper valley road rage shooting left bullet embedded in back seat where 8-year-old child sat
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police are searching for a driver they say shot at a victim in a road rage incident Tuesday night in the upper valley.…
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The Fed makes history with a fourth straight three-quarter-point rate hike
(CNN) — The Federal Reserve approved a fourth-straight rate hike of three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday as part…
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Canutillo ISD proposes bond to invest in school safety & security, expansion and school upgrades
CANUTILLO, Texas — Residents that live within the Canutillo Independent School District will have the option to vote for the ‘Every Child, Every…
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District Attorney faces suspension now that removal case goes to trial
EL PASO, Texas — District Attorney Yvonne Rosales could face suspension after the County Attorney decided on Tuesday to proceed with prosecuting the…
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El Paso County to celebrate new moniker as “Veterans Capital of the U.S.A”
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners will hold an event Tuesday in celebration of proclaiming itself “Veterans Capital of the U.S.A.” The…
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Las Cruces Police investigating fatal pedestrian accident
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Police tell ABC-7 one man was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning. A spokesperson…
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Crash on I-10 West near Zaragoza causes major traffic delays
EL PASO, Texas — A multi-vehicle crash along I-10 West near Zaragoza is causing major traffic delays. According to initial reports two people were…
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Trial of man accused of killing state attorney in home invasion delayed until 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The capital murder trial of a man accused of killing a state attorney and wounding her husband is delayed until next year.…
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“I’m so scared”: 911 recordings reveal fear and urgency of those trapped in Uvalde elementary school
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story included incorrect details of a request to check the classroom of teacher Eva Mireles early in the…
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Overturned car at U.S. 54 South and Diana
Update 5:30 p.m.: According to TxDot, two vehicles were involved. According to El Paso Police clearing time is one hour EL PASO, Texas — A car…
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Gov. Abbott makes stops in El Paso Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be in El Paso Tuesday to attend a call center grand opening and for a campaign event. Governor…
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County Attorney to proceed to remove District Attorney from office
UPDATE: According to a court filing obtained by ABC-7, El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal plans to advance the case to remove District Attorney…
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Las Cruces man who attacked off-duty Border Patrol agent with machete sentenced
EL PASO, Texas — A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for kidnapping and carjacking relating to a June 2017 attack against an…
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Suspect remains at large after 2 New Jersey officers were shot while attempting to make an arrest
By Amir Vera, John Miller and Brynn Gingras, CNN A suspect accused of shooting two police officers in Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday was still at large…
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Supreme Court rejects Lindsey Graham’s request to block Georgia grand jury subpoena
(CNN) — The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to block a subpoena for Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to testify in front of an…
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Migrant protest leader involved in CBP confrontation arrested for illegal entry
EL PASO, Texas — Monday’s Venezuelan migrant protest in Juarez increased tensions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The protest led to one…
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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces he will not seek re-election
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announced Tuesday that he has decided not to seek re-election. He is currently serving his…
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