The Texas National Guard installs 2 miles of fencing
EL PASO, Texas– The Texas National Guard installed more than 2 miles of fencing since the first feet of border fencing went up in the city last…
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One person dead, another injured near Kern Place
EL PASO, Texas — One person was found dead and another injured in west El Paso. ABC-7 is working to get more details, but police say it happened on…
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Police investigate a stabbing in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– One woman is dead after being stabbed in central El Paso Sunday afternoon. It happened on the 3700 block of Truman…
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New shelters to open soon in two vacant EPISD schools amid El Paso’s disaster declaration
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans can expect to see two new shelters open soon according to Deputy City Manager Mario D’Agostino. The City is inspecting…
Continue Reading Crash on at the Edge of Texas and Gateway South leaves 78-year-old in serious condition Christmas Eve
EL PASO, Texas — Special Traffic Investigations is still investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a 78-year-old being transported to the…
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Deputy City Manager concerned migrants are still out on streets as City extends disaster declaration
EL PASO, Texas — City Council voted unanimously to extend the Disaster Declaration during Friday night’s special session. A main reason for the…
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Dangerous winter conditions on the way to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – Late on Thursday night, an Arctic air mass will move into the Borderland bringing dangerously cold temperatures and near-negative…
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Tips on surviving the holidays with family
EL PASO, Tx — We all know that feeling. The moment when holiday cheer turns into holiday stress. You don’t have to give in to the chaos of the…
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Las Cruces man charged with vehicular homicide after killing two women in head-on crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man is being charged with vehicular homicide following a deadly crash in Las Cruces that killed two women. Police say…
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Migrants sleep through an Artic storm that brings below freezing temperatures
EL PASO, Texas – The powerful Arctic storm has placed many under weekend weather alerts with warnings of life-threatening wind chills, blizzards, and…
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Migrants without asylum claim documents not allowed to shelter at El Paso Convention Center
EL PASO, Texas — Migrants still line the streets of downtown El Paso tonight despite the Convention Center opening its doors to migrants Wednesday…
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Local charity brings Christmas to Reynolds Home Crisis Center in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Big Rob’s Charity is giving back this holiday season to those who need it most. At the Reynolds Home Crisis Center, there are…
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An arctic blast could snowball into a bomb cyclone
The National Weather Service says we could see brutal, “once-in-a-generation” winter weather this week. They’re predicting a bomb cyclone will hit…
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Border Patrol “aware” of hole in wire fence near Loop 375 & Fonseca
EL PASO, Texas — A U.S. Border Patrol agent confirmed to ABC-7 Wednesday that they are “aware” of a hole in the wire fence near the Fonseca Dr. exit…
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Texas National Guard sets up barbed wire along U.S. Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas National Guard arrived early Tuesday morning in the Borderland. They set up barbed wire as part of what they describe as…
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Overdose deaths during pregnancy rise dramatically
EL PASO, Texas — Overdose deaths appear to be on the rise among Americans who are pregnant or who just gave birth. A new study from the journal…
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Some migrants choose the cold over charter buses for fear of deportation and kidnapping
EL PASO, Texas — Some migrants are choosing to stay in the cold and on the streets of Downtown El Paso rather than load city charter buses taking…
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American Red Cross preparing to set up emergency shelter operation in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The American Red Cross is preparing to set up an emergency shelter operation in El Paso. The operation would be in coordination…
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on ongoing migrant crisis
EL PASO, Texas — Days away from the expected end of Title 42, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott weighed in on the ongoing migrant crisis in the Southern…
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El Paso awaits runoff election results after low voter turnout during early voting period
EL PASO, Texas — Runoff Election Day is Saturday where candidates are vying for City Council seats in Districts 1, 6 and 8. A total of 6,337 voters…
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Stolen gun used in UNM campus shootout
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The gun Brandon Travis used to shoot Mike Peake in the deadly UNM campus shooting was stolen, according to New Mexico…
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Early voting for Runoff elections ending Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s Election Day
EL PASO, Texas — The December Runoff Election is rounding the corner with Early Voting locations officially closing their doors tonight. Three…
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El Paso Police say 20-year-old stabbing victim in critical condition; partner in custody
Editor’s Note: This story was changed to reflect the 19-year-old is in custody. It is not clear who stabbed the victim. UPDATE: A 20-year-old man is…
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‘Significant’ numbers of migrant crossings seen in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park is seeing a significant increase in the number of migrant crossings, according to the Sunland Park Police…
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MotorTrend’s Truck of the YearÂ
The Ford F-150 Lightning was named MotorTrend’s 2023 Truck of the Year. It’s the second electric pickup in a row to win the award. The F-150…
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a…
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Railroad unions hopeful Biden will act to give workers paid sick time
Railroad workers are hoping President Biden will sign an executive order to provide them paid sick days. The demand was at the heart of negotiations…
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Migrant surge hits the borderland, now they camp in Juarez along the river
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Around 1,200 migrants arrived to the state of Chihuahua last week, according to Juarez city officials. The migrant were…
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Organ Mountain High School student struck and killed by fellow student
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- The 16-year-old Organ Mountain High School student who was killed in a crash Friday was struck by a fellow 18-year-old Organ…
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Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe celebrated across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Masses took place across the Borderland Sunday to celebrate the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, which recognizes the day that the…
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