UPDATED: UMC proposes plan for funding and more control of El Paso Children’s Hospital
UPDATE 8 PM: El Paso Children’s Hospital has released a statement setting mediation between it and UMC for Monday. In the statement, Rosemary…
Continue ReadingDowntown buildings awarded grant money for facelifts
Some downtown buildings are getting a facelift this year. The Downtown Management District board approved more than $65,336.92 in Commercial Faade…
Continue ReadingMan wanted in Fort Worth homicide arrested in Las Cruces
A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Fort Worth was arrested by Las Cruces Police Wednesday after a short vehicle pursuit. Donald…
Continue ReadingUTEP hosts North Texas tonight at the Don Haskins Center
UTEP men’s basketball team returns to the Don Haskins Center this week for the final two games of the regular season. The Miners host North…
Continue ReadingJimmy Kimmel Live in Austin Online Contest
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS No purchase necessary. One valid entry per contestant. You must be 21 years of age or older at time of entry…
Continue ReadingOnly On ABC-7: Former vehicle inspector said new state law won’t deter fraud
Texas officials say the new law changing how vehicle inspection stickers are issued will deter fraud. But ABC-7 spoke to one man who claims it…
Continue Reading3rd person dies from flu in El Paso this season
The flu season has claimed the life of another person in El Paso. The El Paso Department of Public Health announced that a senior citizen has become…
Continue ReadingRollover shuts down US-54 south at Pershing early Wednesday
A man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he drove his truck off of the roadway onto the center median and rolled the truck several…
Continue ReadingDona Ana County Manager Disturbed By ‘Money for Sex’ Scandal Involving County Treasurer
The Dona Ana county manager spoke with ABC-7’s New Mexico Mobile Newsroom for the first time regarding embattled county treasurer, David…
Continue ReadingCity updated on bridge wait time program
El Paso is doing all it can to improve wait times and technology at international bridges. On Tuesday, city council learned there’s been an…
Continue ReadingEl Paso Jews criticize Rep. Beto O’Rouke for not attending Netanyahu speech
In a speech that stirred political intrigue in two countries, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that negotiations…
Continue Reading11-month-old girl recovering from dog attack in Montana Vista
An 11-month-old baby girl in Montana Vista was transported to the hospital after being bitten by a pit bull. The child was taken to University…
Continue ReadingSales Tax Increase Under Consideration in Dona Ana County
Cities and counties in the land of enchantment are trying to restore revenue lost when lawmakers eliminated a tax on food and drugs. For some time,…
Continue ReadingBreakthrough in firefighter negotiations with city
The City of El Paso had a breakthrough in deadlocked negotiations with the city’s firefighters Tuesday. City council’s plea to union…
Continue ReadingDaylight saving and sleep patterns
Less sleep and low-quality sleep usually happens in the days following the time change. We spoke to specialists at the Del Sol Medical Sleep Disorder…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County detention officer arrested after indicted on sexual assault
El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a detention officer with the sheriff’s office. Juan Munoz, 35, of Horizon City, had an…
Continue ReadingEstela’s Escuelas: School officials eat Century Eggs
Mesa Vista Elementary School’s councilor and the assistant principal sacrificed their taste buds to praise students for exceeding their sales…
Continue ReadingEstela’s Escuelas: 6th graders learn how to help their parents conserve energy
The El Paso Electric Company’s Living Wise program helps teachers and students learn about conserving water and electricity. Students at Camino…
Continue ReadingNMSU sells out final home basketball game
Tickets are all gone for New Mexico State University’s final home game. The Aggies will be playing Chicago State on Saturday, March 7 and all…
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents seize more than $1 million in marijuana south of Lordsburg, NM
Border Patrol agents seized more than $1 million worth of marijuana south of Lordsburg, New Mexico this past weekend. During the early evening of…
Continue ReadingAnimal Services Sponsors Low-Cost Clinic
Animal Services, a division of the Environmental Services Department, is sponsoring a low-cost microchip, rabies vaccine, and licensing clinic. The…
Continue ReadingABC-7 Listens: San Elizario ISD parent claims school infested with lice
A San Elizario Independent School District parent is claiming his daughter caught lice three times this school year. “As soon as you picked up…
Continue ReadingUMC’s bond rating may be affected because of Children’s debt
County officials are grappling with the possibility that the County Hospital District will suffer from a negative rating change because of the El…
Continue ReadingFort Bliss soldier dies while on mission in Eastern Africa
A Fort Bliss soldier has died in Eastern Africa. Pfc. Jerome B. Swaggart, 25, of West Monroe, La., died Feb. 19 while performing military duties in…
Continue ReadingActress Shannon Elizabeth not attending EPCON’s March event
Another announced guest for El Paso Comic Con’s March event won’t be coming to the Sun City. Actress Shannon Elizabeth announced via…
Continue ReadingNMSU Aggies stuck in Dallas four hours due to weather; game against UTPA delayed
The New Mexico State Aggies game against UT Pan American is delayed due to weather. The 22 Aggies basketball players left Las Cruces Friday heading…
Continue ReadingTwo men shot outside Jaguars Club
Two men were shot outside Jaguars Gold Club Sunday morning. The club, located at 11377 Gateway West, was cordoned off to keep people at the scene so…
Continue ReadingGroup provides support for parents who have lost a child
By Stephanie Chavez EL PASO — The El Paso chapter of Compassionate Friends hosted its second annual Compassionate Friends Conference to reach…
Continue ReadingEl Paso Police officer hit by car
An El Paso Police Officer was hit by a car Saturday morning. Police said the officer did not sustain life-threatening injuries. Police said the crash…
Continue Reading