Arrest made in killing of Las Cruces teen whose loss was mourned by the community
UPDATE, Aug. 19: Las Cruces police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in the Aug. 6 shooting death of 18-year-old Jacob Daniel…
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Dems formally nominate Biden for president; wife gives keynote speech from school classroom
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists…
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El Paso City Council extends curfews for those ages 10 to 16
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council had a rare in-person meeting on Tuesday, and voted to extend the city’s curfew. The curfew limits minors age…
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Borderland kids struggle to navigate technology for remote school learning during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– The first day of virtual learning was an interesting experience for both parents and young students who aren’t familiar with…
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Democrats, Republicans spar over removing Confederate memorials from Texas Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas — In response to a letter by Democratic state senators urging the removal of Confederate monuments and symbols at the Texas Capitol,…
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NMSU equips vending machines with masks, hand sanitizer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — When New Mexico State University students return to campus for the fall semester, they will have access to hand free masks…
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Canutillo Connect initiative aims to provide wireless internet for all students in district
CANUTILLO, Texas — As more and more children in the Borderland begin school online, concerns are rising about how to ensure adequate Internet…
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‘Vote like lives depend on it’: Dems kick off convention with Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Democrats opened their mostly virtual convention in Milwaukee Monday evening under the theme of unity, with speakers who…
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El Paso’s top doctor warns return to school classrooms will trigger new virus risk for families
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top medical expert voiced concerns on Monday about a possible new source of Covid-19 cases. Appearing before City…
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‘I don’t know what he’s capable of’: Las Cruces assault victim’s family warns of attacker’s parole
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s been fourteen years since a Las Cruces woman was bludgeoned with a hammer inside a bakery, leaving half her body…
Continue ReadingEl Paso & Texas risk being undercounted, underfunded as Census deadline is shortened
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Census deadline has been cut from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30 as the Census Bureau looks to accelerate the completion of data…
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Armed man shot, killed by police inside Walmart in Rio Grande Valley
WESLACO, Texas – A man dressed in black armed with both a rifle and a handgun who entered a Walmart store in the Rio Grande Valley was shot…
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Jackknifed semi shut down I-10 east at Piedras during rush hour
EL PASO, Texas — Police had to diverting traffic off of Interstate 10 eastbound at Piedras during a portion of Monday evening’s rush hour due to a…
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1 of 5 hospitalized after head-on crash in west El Paso dies; car with border-crossers going wrong-way
UPDATE, Aug. 17: One of five people injured in Friday’s head-on car crash in the 2800 block of W. Paisano has died, El Paso police said Monday. But…
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5 wounded in shooting at San Antonio flea market
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Police in San Antonio say at least five people were wounded, including one critically, in a shooting at a flea market. Police…
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Canutillo ISD to host ‘Immunize El Paso Vaccination Clinic’
EL PASO, Texas — Bright and early Monday morning, the Canutillo Independent School District will host a vaccination clinic for children who need…
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is coming to El Paso’s east side
EL PASO, Texas — A brand new location of Alamo Drathouse Cinema will open in east El Paso before the end of the year, according to the company. It…
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NHL in El Paso? City in running to host preseason game
EL PASO, Texas — For a place known as the “Sun City,” hockey might not be the first sport people associate with it. But the NHL is open to the idea…
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4 Borderland school districts have 1st day of virtual school Monday
(Editor’s note: You can submit your back to school photos to ABC-7, by clicking here.) EL PASO, Texas — Students, parents and teachers at four…
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3 police officers shot in Texas while responding to call at a home
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Three police officers in Cedar Park were shot while responding to a call at a home Sunday, according to a tweet from the…
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2 found hurt after far east El Paso traffic crash as police, deputies & constables converge on the scene
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were found hurt after a traffic crash in far east El Paso late Friday night. El Paso police officers, sheriff’s…
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Abundant Living Faith Center gives out 1,500 school backpacks and supplies
EL PASO, Texas– Residents got a helping hand just days away from the start of the new school year. Thousands of El Pasoans made their way to the…
Continue ReadingEl Paso distributor can’t fulfill disinfectant orders due to supply disruption during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A local distributor, who has been apart of the El Paso community since 1920 says this pandemic has disrupted the supply chain…
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Horizon City opens new fire station during pandemic that cuts emergency response times in half
HORIZON CITY, Texas– The emergency protection in Horizon City has doubled. With fire station two opening their bay doors to the city…
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El Paso friends, family, strangers remember boy who died last fall
EL PASO, Texas — After losing her son Logan last fall, Kaylyn Gibbs was worried she would have no way to remember his 11th birthday, especially…
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FBI warns Borderland parents to stay vigilant against cyber threats, fake apps during online learning
El Paso, Texas — As Borderland kids head back to the virtual classroom for the start of school, the FBI warns parents to stay vigilant for online…
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Mourners attend services for slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen
HOUSTON, Texas — Mourners gathered Friday in Houston to honor the life of a slain Texas soldier whose story has renewed a push for changes in the…
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New Mexico State University announces likely cuts as faculty consider unionizing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University faculty members are considering whether to form a union after President John Floros said…
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Borderland teachers find ways to build connections through screens as virtual learning gets underway
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting this coming Monday, the three largest school districts in El Paso will return to classes online. Some smaller…
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Gov. Abbott visits El Paso on its deadliest day of virus pandemic, also pays tribute to Walmart victims
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott visited the Borderland Thursday to meet with local leaders to discuss the coronavirus situation after Texas…
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