El Paso teen battling cancer, lives out a dream of hers
EL PASO, Texas — Most teens spend their Friday nights hanging out with their friends, but for Kaitlyn Llanez she spent hers living out a dream.…
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Fiesta de las Luces offers lucha libre, live music, food and more
EL PASO, Texas– Lovers of food, music and entertainment packed the streets of downtown El Paso for the second Fiesta de las Luces Saturday evening.…
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Man walks into police department with gun shot injuries
EL PASO, TX–Police say a 37-year-old man with gun shot injuries walked into the El Paso Department’s Northeast Regional Command Center at 9600 Dyer.…
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El Paso County in need of lifeguards as the city begins to bounce back from the pandemic and its impact
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Parks and Recreation are in need of employees, specifically lifeguards, to ensure for a summer of swimming,…
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Despite ruling on Title 42, biggest shelter in Juarez braces itself for migrant surge
CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua – “La Casa del Migrante” is a place where countless migrants find a moment of refuge during their journey north of the…
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How to protect yourself ahead of the Borderland’s mosquito season
EL PASO, Texas — The warmer months are here, and with the heat comes mosquito season. Jason Sarate program manager for Vector Control says El Paso…
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Traffic Alert: Crash at Loop 375 east at Padres in lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – A crash just after 4 p.m. at Loop 375 east at Padres in the lower valley has closed two lanes. According to the Texas Department…
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Former El Paso family’s 4-year-old son needs a life-saving donor
DALLAS, Texas – Dak Lopez, who loves all things dinosaurs, turtles, and water-related, is battling an aggressive form of leukemia. He is only…
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Coco the therapy dog returns to Del Sol Medical Center after long Covid hiatus
EL PASO, Texas — Coco the therapy dog is back to giving snuggles after more than two and a half years. Del Sol Medical Center welcomed her back this…
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El Paso Electric launches new tool to educate people on electric vehicles
EL PASO, Texas — With gas prices continuing to soar across the Borderland, El Paso Electric says now might be the perfect time to switch to an…
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Former Mayor Dee Margo asks D.A. “where are we?” as third anniversary of Walmart shooting draws closer
EL PASO – In an exclusive interview with ABC-7, former El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, who was in office when the Aug. 3 shooting took place, is questioning…
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County leaders discuss plans for possible ending of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas – County commissioners are discussing plans on how they can help with the expected migrant influx with the possible lifting of Title…
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Scammers targeting mothers looking for formula
El PASO, Texas — Officials are warning of baby formula scams. Several moms taking to social media for formula have already…
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Border Patrol braces for new chapter post Title 42
EL PASO, Texas – Undocumented migrants attempting to cross the border is nothing new for Border Patrol agents working along the El Paso sector of…
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Shots fired near Mauro Rosas Park; Socorro PD says no immediate public threat
EL PASO, Texas – Socorro police say two people were seen by Mauro Rosas Park carrying assault rifles and reportedly fired multiple rounds. Police…
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15% of El Paso runoff mail-in ballots rejected so far
EL PASO, Texas — More than one of every seven mail ballots cast in El Paso for the primary runoff elections were rejected, mostly because of failure…
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The U.S. Census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Tripped up by politics and the pandemic — and with only a last-minute investment in promotion by the state — the 2020 census likely undercounted…
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EPISD: Online threat made toward Canyon Hills Middle School not considered credible
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD officials are investigating an online threat that was emailed to the principal of Canyon Hills Middle School. A…
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El Paso County leaders to discuss additional plans to house migrants
EL PASO, Texas — With the potential lifting of Title 42 looming, El Paso County Commissioners will be discussing additional plans to help alleviate…
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Near-miss caught on camera as migrants cross on train tracks near Mt. Cristo Rey
EL PASO, Texas — A video posted online shows a group of migrants walking along elevated train tracks at the border near Mount Cristo Rey. Moments…
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Mon, son arrested; charged with assaulting off-duty El Paso police officer
EL PASO, Texas – A 20-year-veteran of the El Paso Police Department was assaulted and threatened with a knife by a mother and son, according to El…
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WATCH: It is not the right time Mayor says about his veto of city manager’s contract extension
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser has veteod a council vote to extend the city manager’s contract, saying the decision was “neither…
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Smoky skies and new fire regulations in the Sacramentos
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Wednesday morning, Borderland residents woke up to an orange sun and a layer of smoke hovering over the Organ Mountains.…
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El Paso Fire Dept. seeing uptick in electrical fires this year
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department is warning residents about electrical fires after seeing an uptick in them so far this year. The…
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EPISD to discuss the future of their vacant properties
EL PASO, Texas – On Tuesday night, El Paso Independent School District officials will discuss and take action regarding the future of some of their…
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ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle’s Borderland Crimes podcast wins prestigious regional Edward R. Murrow Award
EL PASO, Texas – An episode of ABC-7 anchor Stephanie Valle’s Borderland Crimes podcast has been awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow award. Region 6…
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Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation to announce major gift to support Borderland healthcare
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation announced a two million dollar gift to support medical innovation in the…
Continue Reading Time is ticking as Mayor Leeser reviews and assesses the city manager’s contract extension
EL PASO, Texas – One day after the El Paso city council voted to extend the city manager’s contract to 2029, Mayor Oscar Leeser is “reviewing and…
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Juárez again becomes a waiting room for migrants who hope to seek asylum in the United States
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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Migrant humanitarian crisis looming at our doorstep, officials say
Editor’s note: This story comes from El Paso Matters as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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