Property owner opposition expected to kill downtown El Paso historic district nomination
EL PASO, Texas — After years of debate and uproar from both sides, it’s looking more and more likely that downtown El Paso will not become a…
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El Paso unveils new Chamizal Community Center, library and park
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso residents can soak up the sun this summer with a brand new park, community center and library. “This was a lengthy,…
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After 100 days in office, new El Paso DA defends plea deals, pursues death penalty for Walmart shooter
EL PASO, Texas — This week marked the first 100 days of a new district attorney for El Paso. Yvonne Rosales was sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2021.…
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Las Cruces ‘secret prom’ prompts examination of prom plans for other Borderland schools
EL PASO, Texas — With word of a so-called “secret prom” taking place involving students from Mayfield High School in Las Cruces, prompting a…
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El Paso is 4 virus deaths away from reaching pandemic toll of 2,500
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Saturday reported two more Covid-19 deaths and 94 additional confirmed virus cases. The latest…
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EPCC theater student accepted to American Academy of Dramatic Arts
El Paso, Texas — A student at El Paso Community College has just been accepted into prestigious drama and arts academy in Los Angeles. Elijah Monroy…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of sexually assaulting fellow soldier, other women now faces more charges
FORT BLISS, Texas — A private first class already facing a court martial over multiple accusations of the sexual assault of women, one of those…
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Caught on video: Runaway cement mixer had brake failure that led to deadly crash into semi-trailer on Transmountain Road
UPDATE, April 16: A runaway cement mixer that crashed into a semi-trailer along Transmountain Road was experiencing brake failure at the time, El…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese ordains 5 new deacons
EL PASO, Texas — Diocese of El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz ordained five new deacons during a Friday evening mass at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in…
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Officials defend towing of cars without permits from El Paso public housing complex
EL PASO, Texas — Officials on Friday defended a decision to tow vehicles without permits from the parking lot of El Paso’s Gonzalez Park public…
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State sends downtown El Paso historic district proposal to feds for consideration
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission has forwarded a nomination to the National Park Service for a downtown El Paso historic district,…
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Funeral services held for father of El Paso NFL star Aaron Jones
EL PASO, Texas — Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones.…
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No wait at midday for Fabens drive-thru clinic, with 1,000 Pfizer vaccines remaining
UPDATE: As of the noon-hour on Friday, El Paso County officials said there was no wait at the Fabens drive-thru vaccine clinic site at the El Paso…
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El Paso sees 3 more virus deaths, nears 2,500 total
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related death and 130 new cases on Friday morning.…
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Covid-19 variants detected in El Paso causing concern
EL PASO, Texas — Despite vaccines rolling out, experts are warning that the variants of the coronavirus spreading through El Paso are presenting…
Continue Reading El Paso public housing residents left to pay hundreds of dollars to retrieve towed cars
EL PASO, Texas — There are plenty of angry residents at the Gonzalez Place public residential apartments in El Paso. Dozens of residents woke up…
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Larry Gold, Upper Valley pizza-making icon for 40 years, dies at 68
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland pizza-making fixture has died at age 68. Family confirmed to ABC-7 the death of Larry Gold, longtime owner of Hello…
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Woman arrested on manslaughter charge in deadly U.S. 54 crash after release from hospital
UPDATE, April 15: El Paso police said a woman blamed for causing a deadly traffic crash on U.S. 54 earlier this month, as a result of drunk driving…
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FEMA launches Covid funeral assistance program, El Paso groups providing help too
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing a new service for families grieving after the loss of a loved one due…
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‘Cosmo’ the dog hailed as life-saving hero by El Paso firefighters
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department is hailing a four-legged friend as a hero, crediting the pooch for saving his owner during a medical…
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UTEP makes progress in vaccine efforts, not requiring students to get vaccinated next fall
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it’s vaccine program is doing well, administering nearly 6,200 doses of the Covid-19…
Continue Reading 6 virus deaths, increase in hospitalizations reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deatsh and 147 new cases on Thursday morning.…
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UTEP’s new head basketball coach introduced to Sun City
EL PASO, Texas — New UTEP Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Golding arrived in the Sun City on Wednesday and was formally introduced on the court at…
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Man shot, seriously wounded in El Paso’s Sunset Heights area
EL PASO, Texas — A man was shot and seriously wounded Wednesday afternoon in El Paso’s Sunset Heights neighborhood. It happened around 3:30 p.m. in…
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Beto blasts Texas AG after he issues ‘Consumer Alert’ on O’Rourke’s PAC
EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso congressman Beto O’ Rourke accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of attempting to use his office “to hurt…
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Johnson & Johnson ‘pause’ expected to slow down pace of El Paso vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas — City of El Paso officials say they are marching on with their vaccine rollout as the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is currently on…
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New details emerge about multiple El Paso hotels being used to house migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is learning new details about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts to provide emergency temporary shelter…
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Area near I-10 and Dallas exit becoming trash eye sore for some El Pasoans
El Paso, Texas– One El Paso resident isn’t happy about the trash she sees on the side of the freeway every time she heads to work. “There’s…
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TxDOT says it’s making progress in major upgrade to Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas — Construction along Transmountain Road won’t be going away anytime soon. That’s because the Texas Department of…
Continue Reading 6 virus deaths, 177 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related death and 177 new cases on Wednesday morning.…
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