New Mexico will set its own fuel economy, emission standards for cars
New Mexico will set its own fuel economy and pollution standards for cars, pickup trucks and SUVs in a break with federal authorities, Gov. Michelle…
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UTEP, EPCC students take part in National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Every fourth Tuesday in September is set aside to let potential voters know that they can register for…
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Truck crashes along I-10 eastbound snarl afternoon traffic in El Paso, Hudspeth counties
Two separate truck crashes along Interstate-10 eastbound on Tuesday afternoon caused traffic problems for afternoon commuters in both El Paso and…
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El Paso man must serve at least 16 1/2 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed 3 people
An El Paso man convicted over three deaths in a drunk driving accident must serve at least 16 1/2 years in prison, jurors determined Tuesday.…
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New Mexico State may hire consulting firm to get it into a football conference
New Mexico State athletic director Mario Moccia says the school may hire an outside consulting firm to help its football team join an athletic…
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Have you seen Juan? Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx searches for lost childhood friend from El Paso
Rock musician Nikki Sixx is looking for a long, lost childhood friend here in El Paso. Sixx, who is best known as the co-founder, bassist, and…
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Albuquerque students send handmade cards to El Paso schools
Stacks of roughly 6-inch by 4-inch notes spilled onto tables in an Eisenhower Middle School science classroom — the colorful drawings and stickers…
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TxDOT launches campaign to keep pedestrians safe in Texas
There were nearly 6,000 traffic crashes in Texas in 2018 that involved a pedestrian, resulting in 632 deaths, according to Texas Department of…
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Florida police officer fired for arresting & handcuffing pair of 6-year-old kids
A Florida school resource officer who arrested and handcuffed two 6-year-old students has been fired, according to Orlando Police Chief Orlando…
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Corrections officer & youth coach killed in far east El Paso car crash with alleged drunk driver
Two cars collided in a drunk driving crash in far east El Paso on Sunday night that killed one of the motorists, police confirmed Monday. It happened…
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Juror removed in sentencing phase of trial for El Paso man convicted of 3 drunk driving deaths
A juror was dismissed Monday during the sentencing phase of trial for an El Paso man convicted of killing three people in a drunk driving crash five…
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Former Fort Bliss soldier arrested for allegedly plotting bomb attacks on media, Beto O’Rourke
The FBI has arrested a U.S. soldier who allegedly discussed plans to bomb a major American news network, planned to travel to Ukraine to fight with…
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Violent weekend in Juarez sets new record with over 20 killings in roughly 40 hours
Juarez set a new homicide record over the weekend with more than 20 killings in a roughly 40-hour period, the state attorney general’s office…
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Murder witness tells ABC-7 what she saw, why she spent hours with killer after friend was shot
Marinda Palacios was with Richard Madrigal when he was shot to death in his apartment on June 11, 2016. The man who pulled the trigger was her…
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‘People don’t respect the park’: Vandalism at Veterans Memorial Park prompts outcry in Las Cruces
Following multiple acts of vandalism at Veterans Memorial Park, Las Cruces might place protections on the public site. “People don’t…
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El Paso native shot dead near University of New Mexico described as a ‘hero’
The family of an El Paso native who was shot and killed near the University of New Mexico on Friday night said he died trying to do the right thing.…
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Childhood Asthma: the symptoms and triggers parents need to know
According to the American Lung Association, asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes it harder to move air into and out of your lungs. Certain…
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Sun Metro unveils new Brio systems for Northeast & Lower Valley
Sun Metro unveiled two new Brio systems to riders Monday. The two new routes are on Alameda in the lower valley and on Dyer in northeast El Paso. Sun…
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Convicted El Paso killer now faces charges in second slaying in Florida
Authorities on Monday filed new charges against a convicted El Paso murderer they believe also killed a Florida woman in 2004. Terry McDonald has…
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‘Old Hickory’ National Guard combat unit training at Fort Bliss for Kuwait deployment
Fort Bliss is proving to be the perfect place for a visiting National Guard unit from the East Coast to do its final training before deploying. About…
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El Paso police release mugshots of accused stabber and deadly shooter
El Paso police on Monday publicly released mugshots of two men recently arrested, one for a stabbing attack that resulted in serious injuries and the…
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Shooting of Texas transgender woman being treated as hate crime; police search for pickup truck
Police in Dallas say a transgender woman was seriously wounded after being shot multiple times and are investigating the attack as a hate crime.…
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WWII vet from Texas asking for birthday cards when he turns 100 on Oct. 7
A World War II veteran from Texas is asking people to help him celebrate his 100th birthday. Jim South’s birthday wish to receive 100 cards for…
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Former Texas police officer goes on trial for shooting man in his own apartment
A white Dallas police officer who fatally shot a black neighbor in his own apartment was distracted by a phone call with a colleague with whom she…
Continue Reading El Paso native Ashley Alvidrez wins Miss Mexico 2019
El Paso native and Horizon High School graduate Ashley Alvdrez was crowned the new Miss Mexico over the weekend, a Clint Independent School District…
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Cowboys off to 3-0 start after crushing Dolphins, 31-6
Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to Amari Cooper before running for another score, and the Dallas Cowboys pulled out of a first-half funk as…
Continue Reading El Paso’s Aaron Jones ties career high in Green Bay’s 27-16 win over Denver
Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and a touchdown, and Aaron Jones (former UTEP and El Paso Burges High School running back) tied a career high by…
Continue Reading Sunday Funday Moment: Kids do the darndest things
Today’s Sunday Funday moment is brought to you by…Kids! We love them because they can be so cute, but sometimes they can make us feel…
Continue Reading NAMI El Paso’s NAMIWalks 5K happening Saturday at Ascarate Park
NAMI El Paso is holding its annual NAMIWalks 5K at Ascarate Park this weekend. It’s the first time the event will be held at the park and…
Continue Reading ‘We’ll just jump the river’: Migrants stuck in Juarez frustrated as immigration court backlog grows
Dozens of Mexican families continue to wait to declare asylum as the backlog in immigration cases grows every day. “It’s really hard to…
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