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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El Paso getting new arena football team: ‘West Texas Buccaneers’
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Coliseum and the El Paso Sports Commission announced Friday that a new arena football team is coming to the…
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Biden slams Trump as ‘unfit’ over alleged comments mocking U.S. war dead; President denies claims
WASHINGTON, DC — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden declared President Donald Trump “unfit” for the presidency on Friday, delivering an…
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‘Noche De Juarez’: DJ Johnny Kage to bring music fans classic Juarez anthems at special drive-in concert
EL PASO, Texas — Since the pandemic, many families have been enjoying the return of drive-in movies. Suncity Carpool Cinema is going a step further…
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‘Laced’ opioids leading to more overdoses, deaths in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The medical community is concerned about a rise in opioid overdoses in the Borderland. One local doctor told ABC-7 she believes…
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Suspect in Portland death of right-wing supporter is killed by investigators in scuffle
LACEY, Washington — A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week was killed Thursday as…
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Jon Teicher enters 40th season as UTEP’s play-by-play broadcaster
EL PASO, Texas — Voices in sports span lifetimes. From Don Haskins to Rodney Terry, Bob Stull to Dana Dimel, Jon Teicher has been there every step…
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NMSU looks at upgrades for building air filtration amid pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the Borderland continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, New Mexico State University has been looking at better ways…
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Leaders urge El Pasoans to avoid family gatherings, house parties as Labor Day approaches
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city, county and health leaders held a briefing on Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the community’s Covid-19…
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Teachers frustrated as Clint superintendent won’t let them bring their kids to class and ‘take up resources’
CLINT, Texas — Teachers in the Clint Independent School District are facing a dilemma. Some educators reached out to ABC-7, upset over the options…
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‘Continue to be diligent’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
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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Millions of Texans could be shielded from evictions under new Trump administration order
(Editor’s note: To apply for rental assistance in El Paso, click here.) AUSTIN, Texas — The federal government announced a nationwide eviction…
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Sunland Park developing questionably annexed land that may not end up belonging to it
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — Two communities in Dona Ana County are disputing the right to land that is currently being developed. In 2018, the…
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New Mexico education officials lay out plan for return to school classes
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart is providing details on hybrid in-person and online…
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Biden meets with Blake family in Wisconsin, has community meeting
KENOSHA, Wisconsin — Former Vice President Joe Biden made one of his most aggressive campaign trips in months, visiting with the family of Jacob…
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El Paso VA says new partnership will improve suicide prevention services for vets
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is partnering with OnStar’s emergency services to improve…
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‘We know that there’s gonna be a risk’ – but El Paso’s top doctor still ‘excited’ for return to classrooms
EL PASO, Texas — Several major school districts are using a phased-approach to in-person instruction. El Paso city-county health officials say it’s…
Continue ReadingCDC tells states to prepare to distribute Covid-19 vaccines as soon as late October
NEW YORK, NY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told public health officials around the U.S. to prepare to distribute a…
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Girl who fell from picnic area rushed to hospital after being rescued along Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Fire Department crews were able to successfully rescue a girl who fell from a picnic location at Transmountain on…
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