After over 200 crashes in 24 hours, Borderland roads remain icy
El PASO, Texas — Numerous roads throughout the Borderland remained icy Monday, 24 hours after a snowy and bitterly cold winter storm invaded the…
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Police shoot, kill man with gun at east El Paso home that was scene of family violence call
UPDATE, Feb. 15: Police on Monday said an armed man shot during a confrontation with officers at a domestic violence scene in east El Paso has now…
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El Paso’s virus vaccination efforts go on despite winter storm
EL PASO, Texas — Both El Paso city and the county continued administering the coronavirus vaccine on Monday after a winter storm blew into the…
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‘Back to the starting line’: El Paso Marathon runners were excited to race despite storm, pandemic
El Paso, Texas — “It’s back to the starting line!” A phrase that El Paso runners were eager and excited to hear this past weekend despite challenges…
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El Paso reports 13 virus deaths, slight increase in hospitalizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 13 coronavirus-related deaths and 284 new cases Monday morning. The latest fatalities…
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Borderland winter storm closures & delays list
EL PASO, Texas — Due to the winter storm impacting the Borderland on Sunday, here are the latest closures, cancellations and delays… El Paso…
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Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory as Borderland sees several inches of snow, I-10 pileups
EL PASO, Texas — A strong storm system blanketed much of the Borderland with several inches of snow Sunday as the area also was set to see…
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El Paso, Sierra Blanca open warming centers due to bitter cold
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Office of Emergency Management is operating seven warming centers throughout the city on Sunday and Monday, while…
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Man, woman each in their 30s among 23 new El Paso virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas — A man and a woman in their 30s were among 23 additional coronavirus deaths reported by El Paso health officials on Sunday morning.…
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Winter Weather Advisory in El Paso, Dona Ana counties; Winter Storm Warning in Hudspeth, Otero
UPDATE, Feb. 13: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso and Dona Ana counties from 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m.…
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El Paso police seek thieves who have broken into bank ATMs 6 times in 5 months
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police and Crime Stoppers are looking for the public’s help in finding some thieves who have used a crow bar and a truck…
Continue Reading 8 more El Paso virus deaths as pandemic toll hits 1,828
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight additional coronavirus deaths on Saturday morning, raising the county’s official pandemic…
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‘My community couldn’t wait’: Hero of Sutherland Springs talks to El Pasoans about how he stopped a mass shooting
EL PASO, Texas — A man with a gun helped save the lives of possibly dozens of people inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.…
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City of El Paso claims $1M in budget savings by having fewer department heads
EL PASO, Texas — More than $1 million have been freed up after El Paso city leaders decided to consolidate several department head positions. City…
Continue Reading UMC rescheduling 5,000 2nd dose vaccine appointments; delaying 1st dose sign ups
EL PASO, Texas – University Medical Center announced Friday that it will reschedule 5,000 appointments for second doses of the Moderna Covid-19…
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Trump campaign still owes city of El Paso more than $500K from campaign rally
EL PASO, Texas – It’s been two years this week since former President Donald Trump held a campaign-style rally in El Paso. And his re-election…
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City of El Paso likely to receive virus testing kits for possible migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of undocumented immigrants arriving at the border continues to climb, El Paso city officials are crafting a plan to…
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‘Just do it, you won’t regret it’: El Paso runner works his way up to a full marathon in less than a year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon is back this weekend with events spanning three days. The 5K Walk/Run will take place Friday. The half…
Continue Reading 4 more virus deaths, 432 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported four new coronavirus-related deaths and 432 new cases Friday morning. The latest…
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UTEP’s Terry gets contract extension, Dimel doesn’t; both coaches take pay cuts
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP men’s head basketball coach Rodney Terry has been awarded a contract extension. ABC-7 obtained, through an open records…
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Cowboys for Trump head, El Paso Walmart shooting mentioned in Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, DC — In day three of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, a U.S. House prosecutor invoked mentions of Cowboys Trump…
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Police search for gunman after 2 hurt in melee at east El Paso’s Jaguars strip club
UPDATE: Police said Thursday afternoon they were searching for a gunman after a parking lot melee at Jaguars strip club in east El Paso left one man…
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‘This past week has been very encouraging’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
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CVS pharmacy vaccine slots fully booked in El Paso
UPDATE, Feb. 11: CVS’s vaccine appointments in El Paso were fully booked early Thursday morning, about an hour after registration opened. People were…
Continue Reading 30 new El Paso virus deaths, including woman in 20s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 30 coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, with health officials acknowledging…
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UMC seeks to vaccinate overlooked ‘super seniors’ in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center health officials say they are working to create greater access to the vaccine for individuals living in…
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‘Done out of desperation’: Immigrant baby smuggled into U.S. reunited with parents by border agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Few know the acts of desperation undocumented immigrants have to resort to in order to get to the United States. It’s a…
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Central El Paso church statues destroyed by vandals
EL PASO, Texas — A trio of angel statues were toppled over and broken by vandals on the grounds of St. Pius X Catholic church in central El Paso…
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El Paso Zoo reopens after being closed during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso reopened the El Paso Zoo to the public on Wednesday, after it had been closed to visitors since March 18 of…
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Vaccine confusion, frustration continues for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — Vaccination confusion and frustration continued in El Paso on Wednesday. That confusion led to El Pasoans waiting in line for…
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