Large number of stray animals straining El Paso shelters, say animal activists
UPDATE – An El Paso woman said she was attacked by a stray while walking her dog. Tina Marie Corral happens to work at the Animal Rescue League of El…
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Car crashes into store in northwest El Paso
UPDATE: According to an employee, a woman in her 70s was going to the store to pick up a burrito. The employee says instead of applying the brakes,…
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City of El Paso ends years of litigation in fight to build downtown arena
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso has moved to end the legal fight to build a multipurpose center in the Duranguito area. On Thursday, it…
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Fugitive connected to disappearance of Ayotzinapa students arrested in Santa Teresa, removed by ICE
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Mexican national was arrested and deported by ICE. The man is Alejandro Tenescalco-Mejia – he is wanted in…
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El Pasoans react to veteran’s death at the El Paso VA.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Messages of condolences continue to pour in for a veteran who took his life after a visit to the El Paso VA Medical…
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San Elizario ISD to transition to a 4-day week in the upcoming school year
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District will transition to a four-day work and school week in the 2023-2024 school…
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El Paso Police investigating deadly pedestrian accident in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: (5:27 a.m.) — Special traffic investigators are now investigating a pedestrian accident that took place along Dyer early Thursday morning.…
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El Paso Veterans Affairs medical director speaks with ABC-7 about healthcare access following death of veteran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One week after the death of a Veteran at the El Paso VA Medical Center, ABC-7 sat down with the VA Medical Director Froylan…
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With the latest appreciation of the Mexican peso, how it affects the borderland?
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the Mexican peso ended its good streak against the dollar. It had ten consecutive weeks of good appreciation.…
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El Paso Airbnb hosts speak at city council Wednesday against proposed regulations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Short-term rental owners show up at City Council chambers by the dozen to voice their concerns about a proposed ordinance…
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Borderland veterans can benefit from expanded healthcare access from Veterans Affairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any Veterans Affairs or non-VA healthcare…
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Van comes to rest on top of two cars in El Paso parking lot
Editor’s note: This story version corrects the part of town. This crash occurred in central El Paso. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A van ended up on top…
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Texas DPS pursuit ends outside northwest El Paso home, suspect facing human smuggling charges
EL PASO, Texas — A Juarez man is now facing human smuggling charges after a pursuit that ended outside a northwest El Paso home Wednesday morning,…
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Police Chief Greg Allen and the impact he had on the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chief Greg Allen joined the department in 1978 and rose through the ranks. Chief Allen has been El Paso’s police chief…
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“Terrible loss”: City officials respond to news of El Paso Police Chief’s death
UPDATE (7:47 p.m.) The El Paso Police Department held a news conference to address Chief Allen’s death. During the conference several officers spoke…
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El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen dies
Editors note: The Mayor’s office has confirmed the news of Chief Allen’s death to ABC-7. A statement will be released from the mayor shortly. EL…
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El Paso Parks and Rec. looking for lifeguards for spring, summer seasons
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for lifeguards pool managers, and more before the spring and summer…
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Man told police he was ill the day toddler walked outside with a handgun
By Michelle Watson, CNN The purported father of a toddler seen in the entryway of an Indiana apartment complex waving a handgun said he was ill and…
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Texas DPS investigating crash in central El Paso
UPDATE: (9:38 a.m.) — A spokesperson with the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed with ABC-7 there were 10 people inside the car at the time…
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NFL fans from El Paso watch Cowboys-Bucs wild card game at local bar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso NFL fans are watching Monday’s Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at The District…
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El Paso joins growing popularity of Slap sport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Popularity continues to grow for a unique sport, Slap fighting. UFC President Dana White recently announced a new venture,…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of Jan. 15 to Jan. 22
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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Watch, On the Border: New York City Mayor tours El Paso; to speak at news conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two cities directly impacted by the migrant crisis, separated by thousands of miles, are brought closer with a visit on the…
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One dead after single-vehicle crash in Lower Valley
UPDATE–EPPD officials have released more information about what lead up to Sunday morning’s deadly crash. According to police, 59-year-old Gabriel…
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Motorcycle crash in west El Paso sends one person to the hospital in critical condition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been critically injured following a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, according to first…
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Two people seriously injured following a motorcycle crash on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people riding a motorcycle were seriously injured Saturday afternoon following a serious crash on Transmountain.…
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EPPD search for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run crash on the Border Highway
UPDATE: El Paso Police are searching for the driver they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash Saturday. The crash happened early Saturday…
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One injured in rollover crash on I-10 and Zaragoza
EL PASO, Texas — One person has been injured during a rollover crash in East El Paso. The crash happened on I-10 near Zaragoza – according to…
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One person dead in motorcycle crash in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE– Special Traffic Investigators continue to investigate a crash that left a motorcyclist dead Friday night. The crash happened on the 10400…
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Fire crews respond to house fire in central El Paso
UPDATE: The fire is reported out. But there are reports of heavy black smoke in the area. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fire crews are responding to a…
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