Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers in Mexico into U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico for their next…
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‘Just do it, you won’t regret it’: El Paso runner works his way up to a full marathon in less than a year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon is back this weekend with events spanning three days. The 5K Walk/Run will take place Friday. The half…
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UTEP’s Terry gets contract extension, Dimel doesn’t; both coaches take pay cuts
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP men’s head basketball coach Rodney Terry has been awarded a contract extension. ABC-7 obtained, through an open records…
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WATCH: 6 dead, 65 hurt in icy 100-car pileup in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — At least six people were killed and dozens more injured Thursday morning following an icy, more than 100-vehicle freeway pileup,…
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Cowboys for Trump head, El Paso Walmart shooting mentioned in Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, DC — In day three of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, a U.S. House prosecutor invoked mentions of Cowboys Trump…
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Police search for gunman after 2 hurt in melee at east El Paso’s Jaguars strip club
UPDATE: Police said Thursday afternoon they were searching for a gunman after a parking lot melee at Jaguars strip club in east El Paso left one man…
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Abbott says he’ll likely lift virus restrictions ‘soon’ in Texas
DALLAS, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that announcements are likely “coming soon” about relaxing Covid-19 restrictions…
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‘This past week has been very encouraging’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
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WATCH: Texas education chief discusses school funding, STAAR tests & more
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Tribune hosted a discussion with Texas education commissioner Mike Morath on Thursday about the state of public education…
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Prosecution wraps up case against Trump, implores Senate to convict
LIVE BLOG: The latest details on the Donald Trump impeachment trial WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Democrats prosecuting Donald…
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UMC seeks to vaccinate overlooked ‘super seniors’ in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center health officials say they are working to create greater access to the vaccine for individuals living in…
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‘Done out of desperation’: Immigrant baby smuggled into U.S. reunited with parents by border agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Few know the acts of desperation undocumented immigrants have to resort to in order to get to the United States. It’s a…
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WATCH: Chilling Capitol security video shown on Trump trial day 2
LIVE BLOG: The latest developments in the Trump impeachment trial WASHINGTON, DC — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald…
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Dona Ana County’s state virus ranking improves, allows more business re-openings
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Dona Ana County moved into the yellow level of restrictions on Wednesday as more counties in the state showed Covid-19…
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Central El Paso church statues destroyed by vandals
EL PASO, Texas — A trio of angel statues were toppled over and broken by vandals on the grounds of St. Pius X Catholic church in central El Paso…
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El Paso Zoo reopens after being closed during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso reopened the El Paso Zoo to the public on Wednesday, after it had been closed to visitors since March 18 of…
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Notorious Las Cruces bowling alley massacre still a mystery 31 years later
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On the anniversary of a notorious massacre at a southern New Mexico bowling alley that remains unsolved 31 years later,…
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New Mexico governor lifts travel restrictions amid ‘brighter’ virus outlook
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday said New Mexico would be ending mandatory self-quarantine…
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WATCH: Wild horses in Ruidoso cause traffic delay
RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Just a typical day in Ruidoso as a horse crossing causes a slight traffic delay. Ruidoso is well-known for its wildlife, and…
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Vaccine confusion, frustration continues for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — Vaccination confusion and frustration continued in El Paso on Wednesday. That confusion led to El Pasoans waiting in line for…
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75-year-old woman dies as car rear-ends semi in Canutillo, another critical
UPDATE, Feb. 10: El Paso Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday confirmed a 75-year-old woman was killed and another person critically injured in a traffic…
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‘Once you get above 60% you have an effective vaccine’: El Paso doctor explains vaccine differences
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. could soon have a new tool in its fight against Covid-19. Johnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to…
Continue ReadingTexas lawyer tells judge ‘I’m not a cat’ after a Zoom filter mishap in virtual court hearing
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas — A livestream of a virtual court proceeding in Texas took an “appawling” turn when a lawyer appeared as a…
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Kern Place residents want more security in Cincinnati District after shooting, soldier’s stabbing
EL PASO, Texas — In the past two weeks, one person has been shot and killed in the Cincinnati Entertainment District and another was stabbed…
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El Pasoans frustrated with long waits to get 1st or 2nd Covid shot
EL PASO, Texas — Frustrations over the long lines, long waits and dropped calls for the Covid-19 vaccine are mounting for the city of El Paso.…
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El Paso celebrates pizza, a dish some like even better than their significant other
EL PASO, Texas – El Pasoans took time to celebrate Feb. 9, which is National Pizza Day. And whether you prefer dining in, carry-out or delivery,…
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Covid testing not required for Borderland students to return to classrooms
EL PASO, Texas– It’s been a couple weeks since students across the Borderland re-entered the classroom. All school districts are taking precautions…
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Police say gunman who killed 1, hurt 4 at Minnesota clinic was ‘unhappy’ with his healthcare
BUFFALO, Minnesota — One person was killed and four others wounded after a mass shooting Tuesday at a Minnesota health clinic, with the suspected…
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House fire near downtown El Paso sends flames into sky; no injuries
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso firefighters battled a house fire near downtown early Tuesday evening that sent smoke and flames shooting in the sky. The…
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Lawsuit threatened over Dona Ana County mandate for first-responder vaccines
UPDATE, Feb. 9: A legal group calling itself ‘New Mexico Stand Up’ threatened a lawsuit Tuesday against Dona Ana County in the wake of a mandate by…
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