Federal agent recalls his rescue efforts during Katrina
after the storm, evacuees were either bussed or flown in to el paso. the mayor said he expected anywhere between 500 to 5 thousand evacuees. now…
Continue ReadingUpdate: Suspect behind bars after sheriff’s deputy murdered
Texas prosecutors on Saturday charged a 30-year-old man with capital murder in the killing of a uniformed sheriff’s deputy who was gunned down…
Continue ReadingWiener dogs race to be crowned the fastest in El Paso
The 20th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals are under way in El Paso. Dachshunds and weiner dogs are vying to be top dog. El Paso regionals…
Continue ReadingDeputy ambushed, fatally shot at gas station near Houston
Authorities said Saturday they are questioning a person of interest in the death of a uniformed sheriff’s deputy who was shot several times…
Continue ReadingHearing set for mom who drove 3 kids into ocean
A hearing is set for Monday for a South Carolina mother who drove her three children into the ocean off Daytona Beach. Ebony Wilkerson, 33, has been…
Continue ReadingGood Morning El Paso: 08.29.15
outrage at a local elementary school… after a parent says a teacher’s aide hit her child! voters in the ysleta independent school…
Continue ReadingABC-7 Listens: 08.29.15
rick cabrera explains in abc-7 listens. as journalists … we all want to break the big story, get that major scoop and ideally be first on the…
Continue ReadingTeacher’s aide allegedly hits student
A teacher’s aide at Kohlberg Elementary School allegedly hit a 5-year-old student who has special needs. Evan Folan…
Continue ReadingCBP officers seize cocaine and marijuana at El Paso port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers working at the El Paso port of entry made six drug seizures Thursday. they…
Continue ReadingEl Paso Children’s Hospital CEO sends letter to UMC about possible job loss at UMC
Editor’s Note: Below is an open letter El Paso Children’s Hospital CEO Mark Herbers wrote to University Medical Center President and…
Continue ReadingCascadian Farm frozen green beans recalled due to listeria
General Mills is recalling about 60,000 packages of its Cascadian Farm frozen green beans after one package tested positive for listeria. The…
Continue ReadingMan broke through walls of 2 businesses to burglarize a jewelry store
El Paso Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who broke into a jewelry store and stole some items. Police say a man broke…
Continue ReadingChihuahuas groundskeeper named 2015 Pacific Coast League Turf Manager of the Year
El Paso Chihuahuas head groundskeeper Andy Beggs has been named the Pacific Coast League’s 2015 Sports Turf Manager of the Year. The award was…
Continue ReadingUTEP to renew basketball rivalry with New Mexico
The UTEP-New Mexico men’s basketball series is returning after a multi-year gap. The Miners and Lobos will renew their long-standing rivalry at…
Continue ReadingMinerpalooza celebrates 25th anniversary today, here’s what you need to know
Minerpalooza2015 — celebrating its 25th year — will take place 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, in the P-9 parking lot on…
Continue ReadingCity could relax some rules for vacant buildings
that may mean more lax regulations on vacant buildings. abc-7’s maria garcia reports: 00:56 the economic impact on small businesses from…
Continue ReadingHow El Paso, Las Cruce fight mosquitoes and West Nile virus
the year in the borderland. with all that standing water, a new threat emerges: west nile virus. in fact, here in el paso the health department has…
Continue ReadingUMC doctors help hurt Dbacks minor league pitcher
was a fair ball that recently injured a pitcher in the arizona diamondbacks organization, leaving his life in the hands of quick- thinking el paso…
Continue ReadingJudge: UT Confederate statue can be removed
Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. The University of Texas at Austin will take down a statue of Confederate President…
Continue ReadingAfter repairs and upgrades, Cohen Stadium is ready for business
After nearly two years of repairs, Cohen Stadium is ready to host major events and concerts. Last year, the city told us the previous tenants left a…
Continue ReadingBird’s the Word: San Eli Trounces Santa Teresa, 33-6
san eli eagles hosting the santa teresa desert warriors…and san eli looked great… late 2nd quarter …san eli quarterback alfredo…
Continue ReadingHigh School FB: El Dorado Wins Shootout Over Eastlake, 70-49
to the sac… great crowd on hand for the opener… this is a rough way to start the season for eastlake… the punt snap goes through…
Continue ReadingChihuahuas Lose to OKC, 9-7
The Oklahoma City Dodgers won their first game at Southwest University ParkThursday, defeating the El Paso Chihuahuas 9-7. Hunter Renfroe went…
Continue ReadingMiners host Kickoff Luncheon before start of season
The UTEP Miners Football team held its annual kickoff Luncheon Friday. The Miners play each of their first three games on the road which will be a…
Continue ReadingWhat does it take to win the Texas Teacher of the Year award?
ABC-7 first reported Monday that Jefferson High School teacher John Gable was named a finalist for one of the state’s biggest honors, Texas…
Continue ReadingDetective reacts to child abuse sentencing
Annette Smith was sentenced to 21 years in prison yesterday after reaching a plea deal with prosecutor. Smith can be eligible for parol after serving…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest 100 in two-week Northeast El Paso operation
The El Paso Police Department announced Thursday that they have made 100 arrests in Northeast El Paso from Aug. 10-22. Police have increased patrols…
Continue ReadingIntoxication Manslaughter trial of ex-boxer postponed, lab report shows .268 blood alcohol content
The trial for 24-year-old Joel Garcia will not begin this Friday after all. Garcia’s trial has been stayed pending a ruling by the Texas Fifth…
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