3G phase out could impact the Borderland’s most vulnerable
EL PASO, Texas — It’s out with the old and in with the new for major wireless companies as they say goodbye to their 3G networks. While this seems…
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Democrats Robinson, Coronado to face off in runoff for County Commissioner Court Precinct 4
EL PASO, Texas — Incumbent County Commissioner for Pct. 4, Carl Robinson, appears headed for a runoff against Sergio Coronado. The two candidates…
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El Paso County Elections ballot-counting livestream explained
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County elections office is livestreaming. According to Lisa Wise, the El Paso County Elections Administrator, this…
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El Paso man arrested for murder after stabbing victim dies
Update (03/08): El Paso Police released the booking photo for Hector Miguel Gomez. EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have arrested 29-year-old Hector…
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El Paso City Council hears phase two of EPPD body cam presentation
EL PASO, Texas- The El Paso City Council heard phase two from the El Paso Police Department’s presentation for the request of funds in order to…
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Second man arrested in eastside shooting where victims were followed from men’s club
Andres Enrique Sanchez UPDATE: Police have arrested a second man in connection to a Feb. 8 early morning shooting. 26-year-old Andres Enrique Sanchez…
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Election day turnout in El Paso explained
EL PASO, Texas — Tuesday, March 1st is Texas primary election day. This year’s primary election will determine which candidates from the Democrat…
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Two El Paso County Commissioners face challengers in Primary election
EL PASO, Texas — Two out of five members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court face challengers during the March 1 primary election. County…
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City looks at alternatives to Downtown El Paso arena
EL PASO, Texas – After 10 years of debate, lawsuits and little progress, city leaders are reevaluating how to move forward on the Multipurpose…
Continue Reading UN Security Council holds meeting on humanitarian situation in Ukraine
New York, NY – UN Security Council holds meeting on the humanitarian situation in…
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Four teenagers taken into custody after stabbing in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Four teenagers were taken in custody following a stabbing at a northeast El Paso pizza restaurant on Dyer. A brother of one teen…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office adds new “Most Wanted FURever home” program
EL PASO, Texas – Due to the increase in pets being dropped off at the El Paso Animal Services facility a new program to highlight the shunned…
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El Paso Covid-19 hospitalizations at lowest levels since fall of 2021
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals are seeing a drop in Covid-19 patients. For the first time since November, there are fewer than 200 Covid-19…
Continue Reading El Pasoans gather for vigil to support the people of Ukraine
EL PASO, Texas – Prayers and singing filled the air at Tom Lea Park Sunday, as dozens of people gathered to support the people of Ukraine. Wesley…
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Large fire ignites in Tornillo, no injuries reported
TORNILLO, Texas – A large fire ignited in a Tornillo trailer home late Saturday night, a fire dispatch spokesman confirmed. The 911 call came in just…
Continue Reading Pie The Professor for A Good Cause
EL PASO, Texas — For the second year in a row, the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is raising funds. The fundraiser is called “Pie the…
Continue Reading Democratic candidates for El Paso County Commissioner’s Court Precinct 4 face off in heated debate
EL PASO, Texas — It’s your voice, your vote. ABC-7 hosted a debate for County Commissioner’s Precinct 4 democratic primary. The three…
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Las Cruces veteran celebrates 100 years of life
EL PASO, Texas– A Las Cruces man, Duane “Bud” James, turned 100 years old Saturday. The World War 2 veteran gathered with generations of…
Continue Reading Equipping Students with Disabilities for the Workforce
EL PASO, Texas — Project Search is a program at Socorro Independent School District that aims to equip students with disabilities with necessary…
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El Paso chef up for prestigious James Beard award for outstanding chef
EL PASO, Texas – Running a restaurant is a challenge. Running one with the pressures of a pandemic can be daunting. Despite the odds, one El Paso…
Continue Reading Marijuana testing, a factor to the national trucker shortage, one expert says
EL PASO, Texas – The national trucking shortage has taken about 80,000 truckers off the roads, According to the American Trucking Association.…
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Ingeborg Heuser, “Mother of Ballet”, leaves a lasting legacy
“There would be no ballet in El Paso if it hadn’t been for her if she hadn’t landed here,” said Andree Harper. Andree Harper was a ballet…
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El Paso Fire Department is looking for firefighter trainees
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Fire Department is actively seeking applicants for their upcoming fire academy. Candidates must have 24 hours of…
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Art gallery brings Africa to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Kimberly McDaniel grew up in an artistic home. Her dad was an artist, which is how she found her love for art. “One of the things I…
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Border Highway near downtown El Paso reopens after crews put out car fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car fire brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning. It happened just after 8 a.m. on Loop 375 at Santa Fe near…
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EPPD: Violent crimes on the rise in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police officers are seeing an increase in violent crimes across the city. “Criminals, it appears, have gained the…
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UTEP Miners’ highest NFL draft picks since 1970
Stacker investigated the highest NFL draft picks from the UTEP Miners using data from Pro Football…
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Parents voice concern over possible Mesa Vista Elementary closure in lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – In a complaint sent to ABC-7, a viewer shared that the Ysleta Independent School District is planning on closing Mesa Vista ES, and…
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Borderland grapples with growing mental health demand
Crisis hotline call volume surges in wake of Aug. 3 Tragedy, Pandemic EL PASO, Texas – The argument could be made that no community has had to…
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Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox in El Paso for U.S. Mexico Border Summit
EL PASO, Texas – Former President of Mexico is attending the U.S. Mexico border summit at the Paso Del Norte Hotel. The event also includes a…
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