Las Cruces to limit use of plastic bags in stores starting Jan. 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Starting January 1, 2022, an ordinance to limit single-use plastic bags in certain retail stores in Las Cruces will go…
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TXDot project aims to warn drivers about wrong-way driving along border highway
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation has been working on a project to warn drivers about wrong-way driving on the Cesar Chavez…
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El Paso Airport joins global program that aids travelers with ‘hidden disabilities’
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso International Airport joins airports across the world participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. “This…
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Controversial book returned to Canutillo High School library reignites protest, calls for removal
CANUTILLO, Texas — Parents voiced their objections to a controversial book’s return to Canutillo High School library’s shelves. The parents spoke…
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Man hospitalized with serious injuries after falling off border wall in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A man was hospitalized Tuesday with life-threatening injuries after falling off the border wall in Sunland Park. U.S.…
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El Paso couple arrested after drugs found in home when they reported break-in, shooting to police
UPDATE: Police on Monday arrested a couple on felony drug charges who had claimed to be the victims of an attempted west El Paso home burglary last…
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Victims ID’d in deadly U.S. 54 crash that led to charges against Juarez bus driver
UPDATE, Dec. 13: Investigators on Monday identified a woman killed and a man seriously injured in a bus and car crash over the weekend that police…
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El Paso’s Covid-19 weekly death toll at 25, with youngest victim in his 20s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 25 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced Monday…
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Las Cruces non-profit is trying to bring back a 24/7 emergency veterinarian clinic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces doesn’t have a 24/7 emergency veterinarian clinic, and non profit Animals Companions of Las Cruces is trying to…
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Only independent northeast El Paso food pantry continues to give
EL PASO, Texas — ‘You Eat I Eat’ is the only independent northeast El Paso food pantry and the demand for their services have grown exponentially…
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As winter weather arrives, El Paso firefighters urge hikers to use caution
EL PASO, Texas– As winter returns to the Borderland and weather conditions change, extra caution should be taken when participating in mountain…
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EP Rent Help still offering financial aid to those in need due to Covid economic impact
EL PASO, Texas — Those El Pasoans who are in need of financial assistance with rent or utilities can still apply through EP Rent Help. Rental…
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El Paso woman outraged after her dog is killed by another and its owner receives ‘just a ticket’
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman’s dog was killed by another dog at a park on the eastside. Priscilla Pinon’s niece was walking both of her…
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EPISD officially names 1st woman superintendent in district history
UPDATE, Dec. 8: The El Paso Independent School District has a new superintendent. The school board made the selection of Diana…
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1 wounded, 1 arrested after Lower Valley stabbing attack
EL PASO, Texas — One person was wounded and another arrested following a stabbing attack in El Paso’s Lower Valley on Wednesday afternoon. Police…
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Police say love triangle led to murder of employee at El Paso airport; arrest made
UPDATE, Dec. 6: A love triangle led to a murder last month of an airline employee in a parking lot at El Paso International Airport, police said…
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El Paso bar fight among women led to 1 man shot dead, 3 hurt; victims from Ft. Bliss
UPDATE #2, Dec. 6: Detectives said Monday that a mass shooting at a central El Paso bar the night prior stemmed from a fight involving groups of…
Continue Reading El Paso’s Covid-19 weekly death toll soars to 30, with 3 victims in their 20s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 30 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced Monday…
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Pedestrian killed in west El Paso was struck by 2 cars while crossing unlit street
UPDATE, Dec. 6: A pedestrian who was struck and killed in west El Paso was hit by two different vehicles after crossing in the middle of the 4100…
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Mija Project announces 1st annual “Mija, Yes we care” Holiday Drive to benefit families in Sparks community
El Paso, Texas– The holiday season is upon us and the local non-profit organization “Mija, Yes you can” is hoping to spread Christmas cheer to…
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Awesome Mommies of El Paso planning stocking-stuffers surprise for senior center
EL PASO, Texas – Wendy Valenzuela, who is a moderator on the Awesome Mommies of El Paso group, is planning a big surprise for over 70 seniors at a…
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Borderland businesses seek support beyond Small Business Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — Just one week after Small Business Saturday, small businesses continue to see the support from the local community. Borderland…
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80-year-old man killed in Las Cruces car crash; police seek witnesses
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Police said Friday they were seeking witnesses to a deadly 2-car crash at a Las Cruces intersection. An 80-year-old man was…
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Man who led police on chase in carjacked vehicle ending with I-10 gunfire is identified
UPDATE, Dec. 3: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified the suspect killed in an exchange of gunfire with Socorro police as…
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6 passengers suffer possible carbon monoxide poisoning prompting emergency landing at El Paso Int’l Airport
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters initiated a triage and hazmat response after a plane made an emergency landing Thursday evening at El Paso…
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Donate to Operation Noel to help keep a child warm this winter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Operation Noel Telethon kicked off this Thursday in an effort to keep Borderland children warm this winter. ABC-7 is…
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El Paso Water’s proposed budget would raise residential customer bills by over $6 a month
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Water officials presented their proposed budget for the coming year to the city’s Public Service Board on Tuesday evening,…
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Driver arrested after claiming to have bomb in vehicle at Fort Bliss gate
FORT BLISS, Texas – Military police took into custody a person who claimed to have a bomb in their vehicle Friday as they approached a gate at Fort…
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3 Fort Bliss soldiers arrested in Cincy District shooting stemming from fight
UPDATE, Nov. 26: Three Fort Bliss soldiers have been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a 24-year-old El Pasoan in the Cincinnati…
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Fabens man shot dead by family member on Thanksgiving
EL PASO, Texas — A Fabens man was shot dead on Thanksgiving by a member of his family during what authorities called a case of “family violence and…
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