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El Paso County Commissioners adopt budget which includes pay raises for themselves

September 9, 2019 10:39 PM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE: The county’s budget includes an 8.5 percent property tax increase. For the typical homeowner with a house valued at about $129,000,…

‘I love him, I miss him’: Community says final farewell to Eastwood football star Eddie Cruz

September 9, 2019 8:36 PM KVIA ABC-7

Hundreds gathered at the Crestview Funeral Home in east El Paso on Monday to say their final farewell to Eddie Cruz, the former Eastwood football…

Trump recognizes heroism of civilians, first responders in El Paso & Dayton mass shootings

September 9, 2019 6:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump is recognizing the heroism of civilians and public safety officers in last month’s deadly shootings in El Paso and…

‘Suspicious death’: Body found along northeast side of El Paso’s Transmountain Road

September 9, 2019 6:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

Police were investigating what they called a “suspicious death” following the discovery of a body Monday afternoon on the northeast side…

Car flips over on I-10 westbound near UTEP during evening rush-hour

September 9, 2019 6:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

Interstate 10 westbound in El Paso was blocked near the Executive Center exit after a rollover accident during Wednesday evening’s rush hour…

$20M in border wall funding being diverted from money allocated for Fort Bliss projects

September 9, 2019 12:39 PM KVIA ABC-7

The U.S. Department of Defense is diverting an estimated $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build President Donald Trump’s…

Searchers look for person reportedly swept away in Rio Grande

September 8, 2019 8:53 PM KVIA ABC-7

Rescue crews with the El Paso and Sunland Park fire departments were searching along the Rio Grande Sunday morning after reports of a person being…

Sunday Funday Moment: Little Stevie reaches 2 milestones in his months-long cancer battle

September 8, 2019 4:11 PM KVIA ABC-7

The month of September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize the children and families affected by childhood cancers.…

House Judiciary Committee taking formal Trump impeachment steps following El Paso field hearing

September 7, 2019 3:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is prepared to vote next week on a resolution laying out the procedures for its investigation now that it is…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defies the NRA, says he’ll support background checks on private gun sales

September 7, 2019 3:17 PM KVIA ABC-7

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is ready to work on restricting gun sales in his state between strangers without a background check in the wake of last…

‘It’s not the children’s fault’: Montwood parents want ‘stolen’ band money returned by ex-treasurer

September 7, 2019 2:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

As hundreds of high school band students hit the field for Friday Night football, police say Montwood High’s program is missing tens of…

House Judiciary Committee holds hearings at UTEP on immigration and domestic terrorism link

September 7, 2019 2:24 PM KVIA ABC-7

A month after a white gunman targeting Latinos killed 22 people in El Paso, the Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee heard Friday from…

Beto O’Rourke calls for mandatory buyback of AK-47, AR-15 rifles

September 6, 2019 9:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other…

Hit country and gospel singer Josh Turner schedules free Fort Bliss concert

September 6, 2019 9:24 PM KVIA ABC-7

Josh Turner, who has scored a number of Top 10 hits on the country charts and recently netted three Gospel Music Association award nominations, has…

Ex-Montwood band treasurer accused of pocketing $50K turns self into police, doesn’t deny allegation

September 6, 2019 12:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

An attorney for the former Montwood High School band treasurer accused of stealing $50,000 in band funds isn’t disputing the allegations…

48-year-old motorcyclist dies in overnight crash in east El Paso

September 6, 2019 11:01 AM KVIA ABC-7

A motorcyclist died in a crash early Friday morning on El Paso’s eastside. Police said 48-year-old Adrian Flores was killed in the accident…

Franklin defeats Permian, 49-28, in game that brought comfort after mass shootings

September 5, 2019 11:36 PM KVIA ABC-7

For years, El Paso and Odessa have met on the football field to battle it out for the win and bragging rights. But this time as the two teams hit the…

#WestTexasStrong: Pebble Hills to present Midland banner prior to football game

September 5, 2019 11:36 PM KVIA ABC-7

Another El Paso area high school will stand in solidarity with a Midland-Odessa area school prior to a high school football game this week in the…

Plano defeats Eastwood 43-28 in game symbolizing unity at ‘The Star’

September 5, 2019 11:32 PM KVIA ABC-7

It was the much-anticipated game Thursday night between Eastwood and Plano at The Star. In a game that had originally been canceled by the Plano ISD,…

WATCH: Eastwood Troopers vs. Plano Wildcats – full game broadcast archive

September 5, 2019 9:34 PM KVIA ABC-7

Here’s an archived version of the entire broadcast of the Plano vs. Eastwood high school football game played at The Star in Frisco for your…

Countdown to kickoff: Eastwood football team arrives for showdown with Plano at ‘The Star’

September 5, 2019 5:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

ABC-7 will broadcast the Plano Senior High School vs. Eastwood High School football game live on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. on the air and here on…

‘We never forget our roots’: Dallas-area Eastwood grads excited for Plano game

September 5, 2019 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

For some, being far away from home can be tough, but for three educators living in Garland it was especially hard following the mass shooting at an…

Social media post falsely claims Odessa shooter was a Beto O’Rourke campaign supporter

September 5, 2019 3:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

Minutes after media outlets identified the gunman who killed seven people in west Texas, a Twitter account that may be automated began spreading…

Texas Gov. Abbott issues 8 executive orders in response to recent mass shootings

September 5, 2019 12:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued eight executive orders in response to the El Paso and Odessa-Midland mass shootings that happened just weeks…

Texas lawmakers ask governor for immediate votes on new gun laws, but Abbott says no

September 5, 2019 10:21 AM KVIA ABC-7

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday afternoon rejected calls made by Democratic lawmakers earlier in the day for immediate votes on new gun…

‘Odessa El Paso Strong’: Franklin Cougars to present Permian Panthers signed banner

September 4, 2019 10:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

Less than a week after being on the receiving end of an act of kindness, the Franklin Cougars are paying it forward. Franklin was presented a banner…

The Eastwood vs. Plano football game: Here is everything you need to know

September 4, 2019 8:38 PM KVIA ABC-7

The Eastwood High School football team has arrived in Dallas ahead of their game Thursday. The Troopers will take on the Plano Senior High Wildcats.…

County Judge discusses plans for Walmart Victims Memorial

September 4, 2019 5:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

County Judge Ricardo Samaniego visits with ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle regarding the county’s plans to create a memorial to the victims of…

‘It’s life or death’: Del Sol doctors advocate for bleeding control training

September 4, 2019 5:23 PM KVIA ABC-7

While the argument wages on over how to stop gun violence and mass shootings, health professionals focus on what they can do: keep wounded people…

El Paso city leaders push for reversal of cancelled Eastwood vs. Plano game

August 30, 2019 7:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

It’s game on for the Eastwood Troopers as they go up against the Plano Senior Wildcats next week. Just a day after the Plano School District…