Athletic practices resume for El Paso schools
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso student athletes are back in action. The University Interscholastic League set Tuesday as the date to resume athletic…
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UTEP’s Dana Dimel looks ahead to showdown with Texas Longhorns
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 spoke with UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel for a look ahead to Saturday’s match up against the University of Texas. The…
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Private theater rentals offer El Pasoans safe and comfortable option to watch movies
EL PASO, Texas — Renting out an entire movie theater for yourself isn’t something new, but these days as theaters struggle with the difficulties of…
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‘We can’t give it up’: Despite pandemic pinch, Sun Bowl still set for December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Covid-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to sporting events worldwide. No league, sport or team has been immune to…
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‘Trash does not belong in the forest’: Lincoln National Forest dumpster overflows after holiday weekend
BLUFF SPRINGS, New Mexico — A dumpster in the Lincoln National Forest was overflowing with trash bags during the holiday weekend. “We really need…
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Growers excited for cold front, say ‘apples will taste so much better’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The cold may be bitter, but the apples will be sweet. “I’m actually super excited,” said LuAnne Burke, the owner of…
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SISD, El Paso Catholic Schools welcome back some students while stressing new safety protocols
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in seven months, students have begun returning to school campuses at both the Socorro Independent School…
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Litter, trash problems plague El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive
EL PASO, Texas — Residents are getting upset with a rather smelly situation that is developing along El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive. An official…
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Covid-19 pandemic, New Mexico health restrictions led to smaller crowds at Elephant Butte
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico – The Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit Elephant Butte Lake hard. New Mexico has banned overnight camping at the state…
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‘I’m worried about the industry’: New Mexico wineries losing millions during pandemic
ANTHONY, New Mexico — Labor Day weekend at La Viña Winery is normally packed. “Right now, it’s kind of sad,” admitted Chilean Winemaker Guillermo…
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New boutique offers support, resources for El Pasoans battling breast cancer
EL PASO, Texas — This year, more than 277,000 American women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. As of this week, there’s a new…
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Wake of other boats in a pro-Trump parade on a Texas lake caused 5 boats to sink
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — The wake generated by other boats caused five boats to sink on a Texas lake during a boat parade in support of President…
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St. Anthony’s drive-thru bazaar serving hundreds of cars this holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas — A different kind of St. Anthony’s Bazaar as Covid-19 pandemic continues. St. Anthony’s Seminary is turning their annual Labor Day…
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Shots fired in east El Paso neighborhood, but no injuries
EL PASO, Texas – Police were investigating a report of shots fired in east El Paso on Sunday night, a dispatcher confirmed. When an ABC-7…
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El Paso International Airport hosts ‘Food Trucks on the Fly’ each weekend in September
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso International Airport is hosting local eateries for “Food Trucks on the Fly” during weekends in September, and not…
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Help managing stress available for Borderland parents, students during at-home learning
EL PASO, Texas — As some school districts consider bringing students back to campus for the new hybrid learning schedule, many families have been…
Continue ReadingBoats participating in Trump support parade sink on Texas lake
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Several boats taking part in a Trump support parade on Lake Travis in Texas sunk on Saturday, officials said. Kristen…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese says in-person Mass to resume at 25% capacity next week
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Catholic Diocese will resume in-person Masses starting the weekend of Sept. 12-13 at 25 percent capacity. This was the…
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New El Paso ISD reopening survey now available for parents
EL PASO, Texas – A new school reopening survey for El Paso Independent School District parents is now available online. Parents are being asked to…
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6,047 UTEP fans ‘excited’ to be at Sun Bowl for Miners’ opening win
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners defeated Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at home Saturday night in front of a crowd of 6,047, according to UTEP officials.…
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UTEP defeats Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at Sun Bowl for opening win
EL PASO, Texas — It was a long journey to get to this point, but Saturday night college football returned to the Sun Bowl. The UTEP Miners kicked…
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Borderland Rainbow Center celebrates anniversary with food drive
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s only LGTBQ+ Community celebrated its fifth year in service with a special drive-thru food drive on Saturday evening. “We…
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Premature El Paso triplets almost ready to leave hospital
EL PASO, TEXAS — Triple the diapers, triple the laughter and triple the smiles. Noel Hudgens of El Paso welcomed her three beautiful triplets, Suz,…
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Following Boseman’s death, Borderland doctor warns colon cancer becoming more prevalent under 50
EL PASO, Texas — Fans are still mourning the loss of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman after losing a 4-year battle to colon cancer. Colon cancer…
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Drunk driving crackdown taking place on Texas roads this holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas — Twelve people died and another 55 were hurt last Labor Day weekend along Texas roads due to drunk driving. The Texas Department of…
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Ex-NRA insider speaks out to ABC News: Gun owners would be ‘horrified’
NEW YORK, NY — A former high-ranking official within the National Rifle Association is breaking ranks with the powerful gun lobby, publishing a book…
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El Paso opening 8 free Wi-Fi centers to give students internet access
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department is opening up eight Wi-Fi centers starting Tuesday to provide free…
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63-year-old El Paso virus survivor cheered as she leaves hospital after 109 days
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman is a fighter. Staff at The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus lined the hallway as 63-year-old Josefina…
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What you need to know if you’re attending UTEP’s football opener
EL PASO, Texas — Football is back in the Borderland. The UTEP Miners kick off their home opener against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at 7 p.m.…
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El Paso police seek help in solving cold case murder of rising music artist ‘T.K.’
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police on Friday said they were seeking new leads in the murder of a 20-year-old up-and-coming music artist who was shot…
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