Man catches fire after being hit with stun gun in South Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A man in his 30s suffered burns after El Paso Police used a stun gun on him. The incident happened around 3:23 p.m. Wednesday at…
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Dia de Los Muertos Festival to take over downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – It’s an tradition important to Mexican culture. Dia de Los Muertos is right around the corner – a time to honor those we’ve lost.…
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Venezuelan migrants face cold in camps as they position themselves in front of CBP processing center
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Venezuelan migrants are trying to be more visible to U.S. authorities after setting up their camps in front of a CBP processing…
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All-clear given after Cesar Chavez Academy placed on brief lockdown; classes resume as normal
EL PASO, Texas — Cesar Chavez Academy in the lower valley was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning but has since been given the all-clear to resume…
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UTEP campus energized with miner morning mania
EL PASO, Texas – The University of Texas at El Paso welcomes alumni, students, friends, and fans to campus from October 21st through the 29th.…
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La Havana bartender supported by family, friends, and employer in breast cancer battle
EL PASO, Texas- Jennifer Zielsdorf’s battle with cancer was quick. Diagnosed in February of 2022, she told ABC-7 that by April, her doctors…
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First native El Pasoan formally sworn in as U.S. CBP Port Director
EL PASO, Texas — The first native El Pasoan to serve as Port Director in U.S. Customs and Border Protection History has assumed command of the El…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Foundation gets ready for eleventh-annual Clash of the Titans
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Foundation is getting ready to host the the 11th Annual Clash of the Titans. The event features…
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Venezuelan migration saw 80% drop since shift in policy, now migrants look for jobs
EL PASO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say there’s been an 80% drop in encounters with Venezuelan migrants in the week since…
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City of El Paso unanimously votes to ask staff to create plan to address weeds on homes owned by elderly, disabled
EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that the City Council voted to impose a moratorium for weeds citations for the…
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Big-name stores selling over-the-counter hearing aids
EL PASO, TEXAS – Millions of people suffer from hearing loss and the new FDA ruling makes hearing aids available over the counter at stores and…
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Teenager arrested in upper valley bakery robbery linked to multiple burglary sprees
UPDATE: Court documents obtained by ABC-7 show Jacob Perez’s physical description, and MO connected him to a series of 15 business burglaries back in…
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UTEP presents the Rock Opera Orchestra
EL PASO, Texas — Happening this weekend, UTEP Presents Alexander Kariotis and The Rock Opera Orchestra. The event is is happening on Friday, October…
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Early Voting begins for 2022 November 8 election
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting for the 2022 November 8 election in Texas starts Monday and will continue through November 4. For more information on…
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Deported U.S. Veteran coming back to El Paso from Juarez after 28 years
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — United States Navy Veteran Gerardo Sotelo Pinales is set to return to his hometown of El Paso after being in Juarez for 28…
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First day of the early voting period
EL PASO, Texas – Monday, October 24th, is the first day of early voting by personal appearance. Early voting is a period of two weeks from October…
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El Paso Police investigating after man found dead in central
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police are investigating a “suspicious death” after a man was found dead in an alley during a welfare check. The body was…
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Several El Pasoans gather for the return of the “Boo at the Zoo” event
EL PASO, Texas– The City of El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens hold their annual ‘Boo at the Zoo’ event this weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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WATCH: Your Voice Your Vote: Representative City of El Paso, District 5, forum
EL PASO, Texas — In the race for City of El Paso representative, District 5, the candidates are incumbent Isabel Salcido, Richard Genera and Felix…
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Rollover crash in west El Paso sends three to the hospital
EL PASO, Texas — Fire dispatch officials confirm three people were sent to the hospital after they were involved in a serious crash in west El Paso.…
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WATCH: Your Voice Your Vote: Representative City of El Paso, District 6, forum
EL PASO, Texas — In the race for City of El Paso representative, District 6, the candidates are Claudia Lizette Rodriguez, Benjamin J. Leyva,…
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What happens to the El Paso Migrant Welcome Center now that it’s closed
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management closed the Migrant Welcome Center Thursday, citing the U.S. Customs and…
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El Paso City Council looking to outsource to deal with weed problem; add moratorium for certain weed-related code violations
EL PASO, Texas — The monsoon over the summer and continued rains in the region have more and more weeds popping up all around the city. “I…
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Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months behind bars
The Associated PressWASHINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months behind bars for defying Jan. 6 committee…
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Pickleball is rising in popularity and injuries
EL PASO, Texas – As the sport of pickleball grows so do the injuries for players. it’s all fun and games till you strain your Achilles tendon,…
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El Paso demobilizes Migrant Welcome Center due to decrease in migrants sent to City
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management is demobilizing the Migrant Welcome Center by the end of Thursday, Oct.…
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Mayor Leeser denies pressure to not declare emergency over migrant crisis: calls decision collaborative
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser once again denied he was pressured not to declare an emergency crisis over the migrant surge in a…
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Local artist’s “Con Huevos” mural receiving backlash
EL PASO, Texas — A local artist’s mural is gaining attention for its double meaning that some find offensive. Tino Ortega’s “Con Huevos” mural is a…
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El Paso doctors warn of triple threat this flu season
EL PASO, Texas — With Influenza season in full force, doctors are preparing for a possible severe flu season. Local El Paso doctors are warning of…
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El Paso Humane Society employee spends 24 hours in a dog kennel
EL PASO, Texas – Today is El Paso giving day where the community comes together and represent El Paso. The Humane Society in El Paso has Animal Care…
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