Wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash along I-10 near Clint
UPDATE: Investigators on Thursday afternoon said a wrong-way driver was to blame for a deadly crash earlier in the day along Interstate 10 near…
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22-year-old motorcyclist dies after colliding with car, tree and pole in east El Paso
UPDATE: Police on Thursday identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash the previous night as 22-year-old Jeffrey Seth Lopez of east El Paso.…
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El Paso Water asking you to protect your pipes before first anticipated freeze
EL PASO, Texas — With freezing temperatures heading to the Borderland this weekend and an ABC-7 First Alert in place, El Paso Water wants to remind…
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El Paso woman outraged after her dog is killed by another and its owner receives ‘just a ticket’
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman’s dog was killed by another dog at a park on the eastside. Priscilla Pinon’s niece was walking both of her…
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1st migrants returned to Juarez from El Paso under ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. authorities sent the first two migrants back to Mexico on Wednesday under the reinstated “Remain in Mexico”…
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El Paso mayor, county judge urge holiday caution as Covid cases rise
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso leaders on Wednesday urged fully vaccinated El Pasoans to get an additional vaccine shot and remain vigilant in the face of…
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EPISD officially names 1st woman superintendent in district history
UPDATE, Dec. 8: The El Paso Independent School District has a new superintendent. The school board made the selection of Diana…
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Socorro septic tanks being replaced by new sewage system
SOCORRO, Texas – Out with the old and in with the new. For the Rosa Azul neighborhood in Socorro, almost 400 families are no longer using old septic…
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1 wounded, 1 arrested after Lower Valley stabbing attack
EL PASO, Texas — One person was wounded and another arrested following a stabbing attack in El Paso’s Lower Valley on Wednesday afternoon. Police…
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Frontera pipeline work nears finish, but sewage will still spill into Rio Grande for a bit after fix
EL PASO, Texas — Repairs to pipelines damaged after an August rainstorm are expected to be completed later this month, El Paso Water utility…
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Controversial ‘Gender Queer’ book to return to Canutillo High School library shelves
CANUTILLO, Texas — Canutillo Independent School District will return an LGBTQ-themed book to its high school library following a formal review into…
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Rockin’ Cigar Bar in Cincy District to reopen after deal reached with county on public nuisance case
UPDATE, Dec. 7: The recently shuttered Rockin’ Cigar Bar and Grill in the Cincinnati Entertainment District will be allowed to reopen after brokering…
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Increase in Borderland school lockdowns takes mental toll on students
EL PASO, Texas — Lockdowns and lockouts have become almost second nature to students nowadays, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still take a mental…
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Beloved El Paso teacher on verge of losing visa status 10 years after being wrongfully accused of drug smuggling
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Ana Isela Martinez Amaya, the Mexican teacher who was wrongfully accused of smuggling over 100 pounds of marijuana…
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El Paso Health Dept. opens new Covid-19 infusion treatment center to meet demand
EL PASO, Texas — As Covid-19 cases continue climb across the Borderland, El Paso’s Health Department is hoping to expand its efforts in helping…
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Police say love triangle led to murder of employee at El Paso airport; arrest made
UPDATE, Dec. 6: A love triangle led to a murder last month of an airline employee in a parking lot at El Paso International Airport, police said…
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El Paso bar fight among women led to 1 man shot dead, 3 hurt; victims from Ft. Bliss
UPDATE #2, Dec. 6: Detectives said Monday that a mass shooting at a central El Paso bar the night prior stemmed from a fight involving groups of…
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‘Remain in Mexico’ restarts in El Paso ahead of other parts of southwest border
EL PASO, Texas — The migrant protection protocol, or “Remain in Mexico” policy, was reinstated Monday at El Paso’s ports of entry and will…
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El Paso’s Covid-19 weekly death toll soars to 30, with 3 victims in their 20s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 30 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced Monday…
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Pedestrian killed in west El Paso was struck by 2 cars while crossing unlit street
UPDATE, Dec. 6: A pedestrian who was struck and killed in west El Paso was hit by two different vehicles after crossing in the middle of the 4100…
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Sun Bowl game to feature Miami vs. Washington State
EL PASO, Texas — The Sun Bowl Association just announced that the Miami Hurricanes and Washington State Cougars will play in the 88th Annual Tony…
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Mija Project announces 1st annual “Mija, Yes we care” Holiday Drive to benefit families in Sparks community
El Paso, Texas– The holiday season is upon us and the local non-profit organization “Mija, Yes you can” is hoping to spread Christmas cheer to…
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Awesome Mommies of El Paso planning stocking-stuffers surprise for senior center
EL PASO, Texas – Wendy Valenzuela, who is a moderator on the Awesome Mommies of El Paso group, is planning a big surprise for over 70 seniors at a…
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Borderland businesses seek support beyond Small Business Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — Just one week after Small Business Saturday, small businesses continue to see the support from the local community. Borderland…
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Man who led police on chase in carjacked vehicle ending with I-10 gunfire is identified
UPDATE, Dec. 3: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified the suspect killed in an exchange of gunfire with Socorro police as…
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Khalid releases new ‘Scenic Drive’ mixtape named after famed El Paso lookout spot
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native and R&B star Khalid is returning for the holidays with some special friends. The 23-year-old released his…
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6 passengers suffer possible carbon monoxide poisoning prompting emergency landing at El Paso Int’l Airport
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters initiated a triage and hazmat response after a plane made an emergency landing Thursday evening at El Paso…
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El Paso Fire Dept. provides space heater safety tips to keep you safe as temperatures drop
EL PASO, Texas — Even though El Paso hasn’t had it’s first freeze just yet, it’s still getting very cold overnight across the Borderland. Space…
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Caught on video: Speeding SUV runs red light causing crash with semi-truck, killing 3 in Lower Valley
UPDATE, Dec. 2: Investigators on Thursday said a speeding SUV that ran a red light was to blame for a collision with a semi-truck that resulted in…
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Donate to Operation Noel to help keep a child warm this winter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Operation Noel Telethon kicked off this Thursday in an effort to keep Borderland children warm this winter. ABC-7 is…
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