Texas Gov. Abbott signs pledge against police budget cuts; El Paso spending $5.8 million more for cops
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed a pledge opposing police budget cuts — and a legislative proposal to “protect police…
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At least 10 dead in California & 500,000 now evacuated in Oregon due to wildfires
GRIDLEY, California — Authorities now say at least 10 people have died in a massive Northern California wildfire and 16 people remain missing. Butte…
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New Mexico’s governor says virus numbers getting better, hints at lifting more restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials at a coronavirus briefing on Thursday afternoon said the state was…
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Human trafficking probe led to raids of El Paso massage parlors by federal & state agents
UPDATE: Authorities said Thursday that the massage parlor raids a day prior stemmed from a long-term investigation into human trafficking that…
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El Paso leaders believe virus deaths have stabilized, but worry about case spike from Labor Day
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county leaders along with health officials gave an update Thursday afternoon on the coronavirus situation in the…
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New Mexico’s governor testifies before Congress about virus impact
WASHINGTON, DC — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham testified Thursday remotely to a congressional committee about the impact of the coronavirus…
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‘Quit now, because then you’ll pay later’: Health experts warn smoking, vaping makes it harder to fight virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Centers for Disease Control report Wednesday found e-cigarette sales jumped nearly 300% between November 2016 and…
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EPISD extends school reopening survey deadline to Friday for parents
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said it’s still waiting to hear from 7,500 parents regarding how or if they’d like their…
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‘It’s not the socializing, it’s how we socialize’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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3 dead, hundreds of homes destroyed in West Coast wildfires
OROVILLE, Calilfornia — Three people died Wednesday in a wind-whipped Northern California wildfire that has forced thousands of people from their…
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Portion of I-10 flooded in southern New Mexico; water rescue crews sent to help those stranded
DEMING, New Mexico — Following storms and heavy rain that moved through the region, drivers along a stretch of Interstate 10 in southern New Mexico…
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‘Play it down’: Trump admits to concealing the true threat of virus in new Bob Woodward book
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump admitted he knew weeks before the first confirmed U.S. coronavirus death that the virus was dangerous,…
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El Pasoans mourn loss of Luby’s cafeterias after decades of remembrances
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas-based cafeteria chain Luby’s has announced that the restaurant will soon be shutting its doors for good. In the 24…
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El Paso area schools welcome influx of PPE supplies from state
EL PASO, Texas — A considerable influx of potentially life-saving personal protection equipment was recently sent to schools in the El Paso region…
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Feds say 2 Las Cruces men cut power lines to El Paso gun shops to break in & steal firearms
UPDATE #3, Sept. 9: The two Las Cruces men accused of taking part in gun store burglaries in El Paso allegedly admitted to the thefts and to selling…
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‘Double whammy’: On top of pandemic struggles, Las Cruces restaurant catches fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After struggling to attract customers during the pandemic, a Las Cruces restaurant owner watched her restaurant catch on…
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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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