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Who’s running for El Paso City Council Rep in four district seats

August 22, 2022 3:44 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — Dist. 8 City Representative Cissy Lizarraga announced she would not be running for reelection. In a news release, Lizarraga says…

State’s lead prosecutor no longer on Walmart shooting case

August 22, 2022 4:48 PM Larry Monarrez

UPDATE: The District Attorney’s Office sent the following statement to ABC-7: “Following recent events, a change was necessary. We wish Mr. Briggs…

Officials: Mother survives, 5-year-old daughter drowns after two tried crossing Rio Grande

August 22, 2022 1:39 PM David Gonzalez, Dylan McKim

UPDATE: A 5-year-old girl drowned after being swept away in the Rio Grande along with her mother, according to authorities. Authorities say the two…

Former state Rep. Joe Pickett announces he won’t run for Dist. 5 council seat

August 22, 2022 3:58 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — Former Democratic state Rep. Joe Pickett has announced he is not running to represent District 5 on City Council. Just hours before…

Trump’s legal team asks for ‘special master’ to go through Mar-a-Lago evidence and determine if some should be returned

August 22, 2022 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has asked a federal judge to appoint a “special…

Hundreds of flights canceled or delayed at 2 major airports in Dallas-Fort Worth

August 22, 2022 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN Heavy rains in the Dallas-Fort Worth area caused hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed Monday at the two major airports…

Juárez Doctor gives kids “superhero” features

August 22, 2022 11:57 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Doctor Oscar Juárez is a Borderland orthopedic that makes 3D prosthesis for kids in need. What makes it even more special is…

Distressing audio released of Las Cruces road-rage shooting that injured 3-year-old girl

August 22, 2022 11:59 AM Brianna Perez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– ABC-7 has obtained the 911 call of the Las Cruces road-rage shooting that resulted in a 3-year-old girl being shot on…

Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy injured in single-vehicle crash

August 22, 2022 11:09 AM David Gonzalez

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — A Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Doña Ana…

Watch: With a “feeling of betrayal,” one family flees Texas in search of safer climate for their transgender daughter

August 22, 2022 10:51 AM Texas Tribune

Watch more video. Having trouble viewing? Watch this video on texastribune.org. Ess Welsh spent her entire life in Texas. It’s where she fell in…

Fauci to leave federal government in December after decades as nation’s top infectious disease expert

August 22, 2022 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Dr. Anthony Fauci is departing his roles as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and as…

UTEP welcoming students back for the 2022 Fall semester

August 22, 2022 5:42 AM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas – Monday, August 22nd marks the first day of classes for the 2022 fall semester at UTEP. The university has announced that this year…

‘Grease’ Returns To Theaters

August 22, 2022 7:29 AM Noelia Gonzalez

EL PASO, TEXAS— The AMC theater chain is hoping you’ll spend one of your summer nights watching “Grease” on the big screen. Following her…

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash in Northeast El Paso

August 21, 2022 6:02 PM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas — Fire dispatch officials confirm a motorcyclist is in serious condition following a crash. The incident happened shortly before 5:30…

Las Cruces Comic Con returns for the first time in 5 years

August 21, 2022 7:41 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Fans of comic books, superheroes, pop culture, and everything in between made their way to the Las Cruces Convention Center…

El Paso woman arrested after crashing into police car while intoxicated

August 21, 2022 6:23 PM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated after police officials said she crashed into a police unit.…

Mexican-inspired art installation opens on both sides of the border

August 21, 2022 5:55 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– Juárez-born artist, Karla Garcia, unveiled her most recent creative works in a temporary installation in the Chamizal National…

USO lounge to close at the El Paso International Airport

August 20, 2022 12:52 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas –The United Service Organization (USO) is now planning on closing their lounge at the El Paso International Airport. The lounge…

Shooting near New Mexico State University leaves at least 1 injured

August 20, 2022 7:56 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Saturday afternoon shooting leaves at least one person injured, police say. Las Cruces Police told ABC-7 that shots were…

20 people left displaced after a rock wall collapse damages a West El Paso apartment complex

August 20, 2022 5:46 AM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas – A rock wall collapsed on an apartment building leading to multiple apartments damaged in the area. The collapse happened at the 3500…

El Paso bone marrow drive for young leukemia patient

August 19, 2022 6:08 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department is hosting a bone marrow drive at Station 5 on 400 Revere Street Saturday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. for a…

El Paso Water helps residents prepare for possible heavy rain & flooding with free sand bags

August 19, 2022 7:40 PM Jason McNabb

EL PASO, Texas — Cars were lining up at El Paso Water’s Eastside Stormwater Operations Center Friday afternoon to pick up sandbags in anticipation…

Retired judge weighs in on 375 dismissed criminal cases in El Paso

August 19, 2022 6:37 PM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas — A retired El Paso judge is weighing in following the dismissal of 375 criminal cases. Since Monday, the cases were released after…

Care-a-van parade celebrates seniors in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day

August 19, 2022 6:00 PM Tom Scott

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The residents of ‘Haciendas at Grace Village’ in Las Cruces were celebrated with a parade. It was held in honor of National…

Crash at I-10 east and Piedras

August 19, 2022 5:42 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — A serious two-car crash on I-10 east at Piedras is backing up traffic. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the…

Cheney says January 6 committee still wants to hear directly from Pence

August 19, 2022 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Jamie Gangel and Gloria Borger, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the January 6 House select committee, told ABC on Friday that…