Casa del Refugiado migrant shelter set to close by end of July
EL PASO, Texas — The director of Annunciation House said its largest migrant shelter, Casa del Refugiado, will be closing this summer. Ruben Garcia…
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Four killed in mass shooting at Juarez Denny’s
Update: Video of the shooting appears to show two gunmen carried out the attack. As many as five people were shot, four died, and another person was…
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County Commissioners postpone vote on authorizing publication of notice of intent to issue public debt
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners took no action on an item that would start the process of issuing hundreds of millions of dollars in…
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Federal officials: El Paso man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography
EL PASO, Texas — A 29-year-old El Paso man pleaded guilty this week to receiving and distributing a visual depiction involving the sexual…
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El Paso sees gains in 2022 high school math STAAR scores
El Paso area high school students performed far better on this year’s state standardized math exam than last year, an encouraging sign for…
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What’s closed, what’s open as El Paso observes Juneteenth Holiday
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteeth Holiday. Here’s what’s will the…
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Fact or myth? Can missing gas caps lead to evaporation of gas
EL PASO, Texas – Raising prices are being felt by everyone across the country. Groceries, bills, and of course, gas prices have skyrocketed in the…
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Pedestrian dies after being hit while crossing I-10
EL PASO, Texas — A man was hit and killed while walking across I-10 near Giles Road, according to police. The man has not yet been identified.…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital working to ’empower’ kids struggling with Type 2 diabetes
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic made an impact on everyones health especially in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says…
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UMC to ask county commissioners to issue hundreds of millions in public debt
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center is set to present to county commissioners a master expansion plan Thursday morning. The county hospital…
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El Paso man arrested for impersonating TABC agent
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) arrested a man after he was caught impersonating a TABC agent. 27-year-old…
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The Monsoon is here; what that means for the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – June 15 marks the start of the rainy season in the desert southwest. This is known as the Monsoon. This time of year, weather…
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AIDS Walk Fundraiser returns to Memorial Park after 2-year absence
EL PASO, Texas — The 3rd Annual AIDS Walk Fundraiser is back Sunday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Park. El Paso’s Border AIDS…
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El Paso Community College celebrates Pride Month with new theater production
EL PASO, Texas — With Pride Month upon us, El Paso Community College is recognizing the LGBTQ community in a special through it’s newest production…
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Woman accused of pointing gun at El Paso County Sheriff’s Office detention officer
EL PASO, Texas — A 30-year-old woman is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after investigators say she pointed a handgun at an El…
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El Paso man convicted of killing girlfriend sentenced to 47 years in prison
EL PASO, Texas — A man convicted of killing his then 18-year-old girlfriend was sentenced Tuesday to 47 years in prison. Jose Casas was found guilty…
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El Paso first responders see slight uptick in heat-related illness calls
EL PASO, Texas — With several days of triple digits in the forecast, El Paso Fire crews have seen an increase in heat-related illness calls.…
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El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team prepares for a season that could have a high number in rescue calls
EL PASO, Texas– The rise in heat also brings up the number of water rescues along the American Canal. In anticipation, the water rescue team held…
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El Paso Electric says it doesn’t anticipate large power outages
EL PASO, Texas – In recent days the borderland has experienced a few outages as the increased demand for power can put a strain in the electric…
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Immunize El Paso begins “Long-Covid 19” Campaign
EL PASO, Texas — Immunize El Paso will be expanding its awareness campaign for Long-Covid 19. Their efforts include education about Long- Covid 19…
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El Pasoan dies from injuries one month after being hit by car
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man who was hit by a car in the lower valley has died almost a month later, El Paso police said Tuesday. Investigators…
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Code of conduct complaint against El Paso’s mayor “resolved”
EL PASO, Texas — A brief news release describes the Code of Conduct complaint made against El Paso’s Mayor as having been “resolved.” The complaint…
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El Paso Water fires back at NMED over fine
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso water says it is correcting statements made by the New Mexico Environment Department after the NMED announced a fine…
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Fort Bliss soldier dies following hit and run crash
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have identified a Fort Bliss soldier killed in a hit and run crash in east El Paso. Police say 20-year-old Alyssa…
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UTEP receives grant to expand healthcare services to help homeless, underserved communities
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is expanding its healthcare services to those in need, especially the homeless and those who are uninsured thanks to a…
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Tips to keep your house energy-efficient during the hot summer months
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Electric wants to remind its customers of energy-efficient programs and tips they provide to help keep homes cool and the…
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Detectives: man’s story of how woman was found dead in Socorro filled with inconsistencies
SOCORRO, Texas — Investigators say a man’s account of the day a woman was found murdered in a Socorro bar was filled with several inconsistencies,…
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During an extreme heat wave, the City of El Paso still struggles to find lifeguards to open pools
EL PASO, Texas- Even with cash bonuses for signing up and tuition reimbursement, the City of El Paso still can not find enough lifeguards to open all…
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Fabens man dies after head-on construction collision
UPDATE (6/13/22): A man involved in a single-vehicle crash has died. El Paso police say the Medical Examiner’s office informed them of Miguel Angel…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Contracts, Vetoes and the City Manager salary at the center of controversy
EL PASO, Texas — A job opportunity in Frisco, Texas, set off a series of shockwaves that have reached El Paso government. El Paso City Manager Tommy…
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