El Paso Chamber hosts Women in Business Conference
The El Paso Chamber presents the annual Women in Business Conference, sponsored by Wells Fargo, on Friday, September 27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the…
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4 hurt as train strikes car at rail crossing in Clint
Four people were injured Friday afternoon when a train struck a car at a railroad crossing in Clint, authorities told ABC-7. It happened about 2 p.m.…
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Rollover crash on I-10 at Lee Trevino injured motorist, snarled traffic
The El Paso Fire Department said a vehicle rolled over on Interstate 10 westbound at Lee Trevino on Friday afternoon. A spokesman told ABC-7 that one…
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Texas GOP lawmaker defends ‘threatening’ tweet to Beto O’Rourke: ‘My AR is ready for you’
A Republican Texas state representative on Friday defended himself against criticism for tweeting that he had an assault weapon ready for Democratic…
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O’Rourke doubles-down on debate breakout moment: ‘We’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47’
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on Friday defended his support for a mandatory gun buyback program of assault-style weapons,…
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Accused El Paso Walmart gunman indicted for capital murder, faces death penalty
An El Paso County grand jury Thursday indicted the alleged Walmart mass shooter on a charge of capital murder. Patrick Crusius, 21, would face either…
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Transmountain ‘suspicious death’ victim was in U.S. illegally, police trying to find family
El Paso police said Friday that the victim of a “suspicious death” whose body was found along Transmountain Road was in the U.S.…
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Event to help homeless veterans is happening today
The Homeless Veterans Stand Down is happening today in an effort to assist homeless and low income veterans. Multiple agencies will gather to provide…
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‘Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15’; Beto draws praise from fellow Dems for shooting response
During a night of tense exchanges on the Democratic debate stage in Houston, four candidates made a point of offering kind words to rival Beto…
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City attorney says ousted Hernandez can run in special election to win back her El Paso council seat
El Paso’s city attorney on Thursday night declared that ousted City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez can legally run in an upcoming…
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Despair among migrants in Juarez after U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump asylum policy
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s policy of seeking asylum in the first country an immigrant sets foot on. That ruling…
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Loop 375 reopens to traffic following cleanup from massive fuel tanker fire
A portion of Loop 375 that was closed for cleanup from a massive fuel tanker fire overnight finally reopened to traffic on Thursday afternoon. It…
Continue Reading Tests reveal 4 confirmed Tuberculosis cases among Canutillo High School students and staff
Health officials have completed the testing of 145 students and teachers for tuberculosis, confirming four cases at Canutillo High School. The…
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El Paso health officials say measles outbreak has ended
A measles outbreak in the El Paso area is over, health officials said Thursday, but they still urged vaccination against the disease. The city has…
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‘Simply unacceptable’: 145 CEOs demand Senate action on guns after El Paso, other mass shootings
In a signed a letter, ​​​​​145 business leaders are demanding that the U.S. government take action on gun violence. Their plea, which…
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El Paso shooting ‘hero’ honored by Trump wasn’t a hero after all, but was instead a wanted fugitive
A shooting victim honored by President Trump for heroism during the El Paso Walmart attack is not a hero after all, police officials told ABC-7, and…
Continue Reading El Paso parents learn how to live healthier, make nutritious meals for kids
Vista del Sol Elementary had its third of four classes that focus on nutrition and healthy living. Nutritionist Maria Llamas has been teaching…
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Hailee’s journey: El Paso girl’s dreams, faith guide her through cancer diagnosis
Josie Ozaeta smushed her lips against the face of her older sister Hailee, landing loud kisses on her cheek, while Hailee groaned. “Wet…
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D.A. now estimates $5 million cost for trial of accused El Paso Walmart shooter
A trial date for Walmart shooting suspect Patrick Crusius is far from being set, but the El Paso District Attorney’s Office and the Council of…
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18 years later, America and the Borderland vow to ‘never forget’ 9/11
People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with…
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University Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center
In the wake of the August 3rd Walmart mass shooting in El Paso, there has been a focus on having hospitals in the city that can handle traumas of…
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Ysleta ISD to hold conference on student safety Saturday
To help address public concerns about safety and security in the weeks following the Aug. 3 mass shooting, the Ysleta Independent School District…
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Beto O’Rourke betting on new approach to revive flagging campaign
Beto O’Rourke was back at Keene State College, but the large crowd that flocked to see him six months ago was not. Far removed from the…
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El Paso Fire Department hosting 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The El Paso Fire Department is hosting a ceremony today to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. They will also recognize the sacrifices of…
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Police chase ends in car crash that knocks out power in Fabens area; 6 men in custody
A car being chased by multiple police agencies, including U.S. Border Patrol, crashed Tuesday afternoon into a power pole, disrupting electrical…
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13-year-old El Paso boy raising money for mass shooting victims through artwork
A 13-year-old El Paso boy is raising money for the victims of the Aug. 3 mass shooting through his own artwork. Erik P. has already painted more than…
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Ousted Hernandez files to run in special election to win back her El Paso City Council seat
Ousted El Paso City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez officially filed papers Tuesday to run in the November special election to fill her…
Continue Reading Medical examiner identifies man as ‘suspicious death’ victim found along Transmountain Road
The medical examiner on Tuesday completed the autopsy of a body discovered along Transmountain Road in El Paso and positively identified the victim,…
Continue Reading Abortion clinic closures leave big gap, El Paso is home to only clinics in west Texas
After seven states passed sweeping abortion bans this year, speculation soon arose about the potentially onerous travel burdens the laws could…
Continue Reading Few bars have applied for El Paso noise permit, so outdoor music must stop at 10 p.m.
A new noise ordinance that allows businesses near residential neighborhoods to play music only until midnight went into effect two weeks ago, and the…
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