Biden taps 2 Del Valle High grads for Hispanic education commission
Two of the 21 members of a presidential commission recently appointed to explore education equity and other issues affecting Hispanics are graduates…
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Families of migrants shot in Sierra Blanca travel to Juarez, await updates on their loved ones
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Families of Mexican migrants shot in Sierra Blanca got to Juarez seeking for help and answers. Napoleón Sepúlveda and Luz…
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Families of migrants shot in Sierra Blanca seek justice, answers
CIUDAD JUÁREZ — A living room near downtown Juárez is filled with folding lawn chairs and hand-written signs that beg for justice. Neighbors,…
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More than 1,600 migrants crossing into El Paso sector daily as new processing center set to open
EL PASO, Texas — New numbers from Customs and Border Protection show that in the last few weeks, the El Paso sector is averaging 1,633 encounters a…
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Person in Border Patrol custody dies after shooting at Ysleta Station in east El Paso
UPDATE 5:41 p.m.: The FBI has confirmed the detainee who was shot has died. UPDATE 4:38 p.m.: A statement from the U.S. Border Patrol says one person…
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San Elizario man experiments with growing food in the desert amid climate change
Editor’s note: This story comes from the NextGenRadio as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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One person hospitalized after east El Paso shooting; police say victim uncooperative
EL PASO, Texas — An overnight shooting in east El Paso has sent one person to the hospital, according to El Paso police. This afternoon, police say…
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El Paso health officials confirm two deaths due to West Nile Virus
EL PASO, Texas — Two men in their 60s and 70s with underlying conditions are confirmed as having died from West Nile Virus, according to El Paso…
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New county migrant processing center getting ready to open
EL PASO, Texas — The new migrant processing center funded by the county is getting ready to open as hundreds of migrants arrive in El Paso daily.…
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Borderland colleges working to recruit future educators to meet local demand
EL PASO, Texas — While almost all borderland students are currently on their fall break, students at local colleges studying to become teachers are…
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Man thrown from motorcycle, run over in deadly I-10 crash
EL PASO, Texas — A man was thrown from his motorcycle and landed on the opposite side of I-10 before he was run over by a car Sunday night,…
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Pipe rupture sends water gushing into air near Speaking Rock
EL PASO, Texas — A pipe rupture sent water gushing into the air near Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in the lower valley Monday afternoon. The…
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El Paso queer community demands clarity on monkeypox vaccinations
El Paso is now administering the monkeypox vaccine to people who are at high risk of contracting the disease, after weeks of only offering it to…
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Hunger Action Month: Together In Tough Times
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 and Albertsons teamed up to help shoppers throughout the month of September. Hillary Floren, Nichole Gomez and Saul Saenz…
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Petition successfully blocks vote on $345 million bond for University Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — A movement to block $345.7 million of certificates of obligation bonds for University Medical Center succeeded after garnering…
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El Paso fans flock to the Don Haskins for Pitbull concert
EL PASO, Texas — A memorable night for the borderland as Pitbull’s concert made a stop in El Paso. Eager fans waited in line ahead of Pitbull’s…
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Volunteers from local schools and non-profits help pull weeds from city medians
EL PASO, Texas – Schools and non-profits are being asked to help clear weeds across the city of El Paso…and the city says they need the extra hands…
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1 person dead in East El Paso motorcycle crash
EL PASO, Texas — One person is dead after a motorcycle collision on I-10 in East El Paso, according to El Paso police. Authorities say the crash…
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3 sent to hospital with minor injuries in northeast crash
EL PASO, Texas — A three-car crash in the northeast sent three people to the hospital with minor injuries and closed down a portion of a busy…
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Famous European art makes three-month stop in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, opened Friday, September 30 and will run through January 1st at Sunland Park Mall…
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Stand with Estela Casas 5K Fun Run was a huge success
EL PASO, Texas – On Saturday morning, hundreds of locals gathered at Ascarate Park for the Stand with Estela Casas 5K Fun Run. Runners, walkers,…
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El Paso holds watch parties throughout the city for the Texas governor race
EL PASO, Texas — The first and possibly only in-person debate for the Texas governor race was held Friday night, and watch parties were held…
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Routine lab work leads to leukemia diagnosis for El Paso boy
EL PASO, Texas — A mother advocated on behalf of her son and unknowingly helped uncover a potentially lethal disease lurking out of…
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Details revealed about migrant shooting in Hudspeth, brother claims they were hunting; officers note inconsistencies
HUDSPETH, Texas — ABC-7 obtained documents that reveal more information about the shooting incident that killed one migrant and injured another. The…
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Reports of shooting in central El Paso, one person injured
UPDATE: There are reports at least one person has been taken to the hospital with minor injuries. According to early reports, the victim was shot in…
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Congresswoman asks DOJ to open hate crime investigation into migrant shooting in Hudspeth County
EL PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, D – El Paso, is calling on the department of justice to investigate the shooting death of a migrant…
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Hanks High School receives gift fit for a knight
EL PASO, Texas – The final touches are being put on two 7-foot swords that will soon be on display at Hank’s High School, home of the Knights. The…
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Little Flower Catholic Church’s yearly Bazaar and special Santa Teresita ceremony
EL PASO, Texas – Little Flower Catholic Church is putting on its yearly Bazaar- a market with vendors, entertainment, and more. Things will be a…
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El Paso Sector Border Patrol Chief bids farewell to the region
EL PASO, Texas — Friday is the final day U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Chief Gloria Chavez will oversee the sector. Chief Chavez will leave to…
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Stand With Estela Casas Cancer Foundation to host inaugural 5k, fun run and kid’s dash October 1st
EL PASO, Texas – The Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation is excited to announce its inaugural 5K at Ascarate Park on October 1, 2022, to kick…
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