Woman dies after being ejected from car in Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — One of two drivers injured after a rear-end crash in the lower valley on Saturday night has died, police say. According to…
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15-year-old El Paso male identified as Franklin Loop shooting victim
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police have identified a 15-year-old male as the victim of a shooting that occurred at the 7600 block of Franklin Loop at…
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UTEP receives $1.7 million gift from Hector and Gloria López Foundation to benefit 15 ‘López Scholars’
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso announced Tuesday a 1.7 million-dollar gift from the Hector and Gloria López Foundation to…
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Watch: One person injured after concrete mixer overturns at Gateway East and Joe Battle Blvd.
UPDATE: El Paso Fire says one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. EL PASO, Texas — A cement mixer has overturned at Gateway east…
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El Paso City Council votes down proposal to deprioritize abortion criminal investigations
UPDATE: A resolution to deprioritize abortion investigations by the El Paso Police Department did not pass, El Paso City Council voted 5 to 4 against…
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Average city tax bill could go up $193 despite lower tax rate as valuations escalate
EL PASO, Texas — The city’s proposed tax rate — though slightly lower than last year’s rate — will result in tax relief for few, if any, El…
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Semi-truck crash prompts Eastbound closure on Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — A semi-truck crash blocked both the west-bound and east-bound lanes of traffic on Loop-375 Monday night. The Texas Department of…
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‘Travel is back’: Airports flooded by passengers during Fourth of July weekend
EL PASO, Texas — With the Fourth of July holiday in the wraps, there’s one thing that’s still going strong this summer — travel. The Transportation…
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Texas Rescue Patrol warns of Fourth of July dangers 
EL PASO, Texas– Red Sands, a popular area for off-roaders in El Paso, is filled with people ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Texas…
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Shooting at Franklin Loop in lower valley leaves one man dead
UPDATE – El Paso police say one man died from his gunshot injuries after a shooting in the lower valley on July 4th. A spokesman with the police…
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Train derails in El Paso at Dallas Street Yard
EL PASO, Texas — A train derailment occurred in the Dallas Street Yard Sunday. According to Union Pacific Railroad Senior Director of Corporate…
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Borderland pet owners urged to keep their pets safe this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas – Pet owners across the Borderland are encouraged to keep their pets safe and bring them indoors this Independence Day. Each 4th of…
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Here’s what you need to know this Fourth of July holiday
EL PASO, Texas — From safety tips to restrictions, and even where you catch catch a glimpse of fireworks lighting up the Borderland skies, here’s…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Bang for your buck
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city council hosted hearings this past week to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. What are the top…
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4th of July fireworks: How you and your family can stay safe this Independence Day
EL PASO, Texas – Independence Day is Monday, and plenty of people are going to go light fireworks to celebrate. While this is a traditional way to…
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One person taken to the hospital after a multi-car crash near the state line
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire department and Police department responded to a two vehicle crash near the state line. It happened at Stan Roberts…
Continue Reading Fireworks restrictions: Where you can and can’t purchase and use fireworks in El Paso and Doña Ana Counties
EL PASO, Texas – It’s that time of year again, and people are going to celebrate Independence Day by shooting off fireworks. However, this year’s…
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WATCH: El Paso County Sheriff’s Detention Officer rescues family from burning trailer home
EL PASO, Texas — An off-duty El Paso County Sheriff’s Detention Officer saved a family from a burning trailer home, according to the Sheriff’s…
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Officials: El Paso detention officer attacked inside her unit by inmate during transport; customs agent comes to her rescue
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story indicated the incident happened at 3:45 a.m., as mentioned during the live news conference. Court…
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Estela Casas awards scholarships to local students in their efforts to fight cancer
EL PASO, Texas — Various El Paso organizations awarded scholarships to local students that have made efforts in the fight against cancer. “When I…
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County Judge says proactive approach needed post “Remain in Mexico” policy
EL PASO, Texas- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the County and City of El Paso are prepared for migrants to begin entering the United…
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Man identified in connection to deadly east El Paso shooting
UPDATE: Federal officials say the man who died after being shot by an officer Wednesday was 29-year-old Luis Angel Garcia. Officials say Garcia was…
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Person injured in crash between motorcycle and truck in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — First responders were called out to 4300 Montana and US 54 after a crash between a truck and a motorcycle. There are reports of one…
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El Paso Police: Nurse threats to “end” officers’ lives with fentanyl caught on video
EL PASO, Texas – Court records obtained by ABC-7 state a man threatened to harm officers by giving them, “all the (expletive) Fentanyl to (expletive)…
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Program for EPISD students exercises the body, the mind
EL PASO, Texas — What started out as an after school program at one EPISD school is growing to other schools. Thanks to a grant from the Department…
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WATCH: Man shot, another taken into custody, in organized crime investigation, say officials
UPATE: 7:20 p.m. — The Department of Homeland Security said one suspect was shot and another, who fled the scene, is now in custody. Officials…
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City manager, city attorney to get pay raises following annual evaluations
City Manager Tommy Gonzalez is getting a pay raise for the second time this year, while City Attorney Karla Nieman is receiving a third salary…
Continue Reading El Paso Police: Registered nurse threatened to kill officers by giving them Fentanyl at his hospital
EL PASO, Texas — A 30-year-old registered nurse threatened to kill officers by giving them Fentanyl if he ever saw them at the hospital where he…
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County Commissioners meet about improvements to County Coliseum and Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners heard from their economic development department Wednesday morning about possible upgrades and…
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The Hospitals of Providence East Campus unveils $20 million expansion
EL PASO, Texas — The Hospitals of Providence East held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its new $20 million expansion project. The expansion will…
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