El Paso ISD approves mask requirements with opt-out provision
El Paso, Texas – After a split vote, the El Paso Independent School District board on Tuesday directed its new superintendent to implement a mask…
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El Paso man accused in effort to ‘corrupt’ 2020 Tokyo Olympics granted bond, may soon be released from jail
EL PASO, Texas – Eric Lira, a “naturopathic” therapist from El Paso, is being held at the El Paso downtown detention facility. He was taken into…
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2 El Paso women found dismembered in Juarez; Second pair of women found dumped in bags
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua – Four women were killed in juarez in the past three days, including two women from El Paso. The remains of the El Paso…
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El Paso Covid-19 testing lines grow longer; some say results are taking days to arrive
EL PASO, Texas – With the lines at El Paso testing sites growing longer, some ABC-7 viewers say the result times are taking days to arrive, and one…
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Man shot and killed in far east El Paso County’s Red Sands area
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a 33-year-old man. He was was found in the desert area…
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New Texas law aimed at keeping dogs safe outdoors now in effect
EL PASO, Texas — Texas now has a new law which properly defines and mandates how unattended dogs can be kept outside. The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act or…
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El Paso bond proposal sees street maintenance as high priority
EL PASO, Texas — Eco-tourism, solar energy, streets, Green infrastructure, and unfunded priorities. These are some of the areas the El Paso city…
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Fort Bliss family sells dog treats in honor of Betty White’s 100th birthday
EL PASO, Texas – Betty White, a well-known animal lover, died on December 31, 2021, just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Jennifer Demings and…
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Long Covid testing lines boost hot dog vendor’s bottom line
EL PASO, Texas – Covid testing lines have been wrapping around buildings. Frustrated El Pasoans have been waiting for hours. One business happens…
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After the Texas synagogue hostage situation, what should you do if your house of worship is attacked?
EL PASO, Texas – A note sent to law enforcement by the FBI And Department of Homeland Security says faith based communities will “likely” be the…
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Rising dairy prices putting strain on Borderland retailers
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — Rising dairy prices around the country are putting a strain on local retailers, such as Licon Dairy in San Elizario. …
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BBB of El Paso: Fraudulent Covid-19 tests ‘flared up’ due to omicron surge
EL PASO, Texas — With the omicron variant surging, more people are trying to get a Covid-19 test. Several agencies nationwide, including the Better…
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Chaparral man killed after fiery three-car crash in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas — A Chaparral man was killed after a fiery three-car crash that resulted in a fire in northeast El Paso Sunday night. El Paso…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Borderland nursing shortage
EL PASO, Texas — If you’ve walked into a hospital and believe you are seeing fewer nurses or hospital staff, you’re not alone. Those same nurses are…
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Cookie College preps girl scouts for season
EL PASO, Texas- The leaders of the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest put on their Cookie College at Western Technical College campus off of Loop…
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Veterans, city officials gather to honor late El Paso war hero Bob Chisolm
EL PASO, Texas– A man who survived some of the most violent battles American soldiers have ever seen such as Normandy, The Battle of the Bulge and…
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Multiple early morning crashes leave several in El Paso Hospitals
EL PASO, Texas – Three separate crashes early Saturday morning resulted in multiple people taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The first…
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El Paso man charged with setting fire to home
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police arrested 45-year-old Eduardo Davila for setting fire to a home Tuesday in south-central El Paso. Police say the…
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12 detained by Border Patrol Agents in suspected smuggling attempt, 2 remain at large
EL PASO, Texas — On Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. Border Patrol Agents report seeing two vehicles they suspected of carrying undocumented…
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New voter registration certificates are in the mail for El Paso County registered voters
EL PASO, Texas — Registered voters can expect to see their new Voter Registration Certificates in their mailboxes soon. The El Paso County Elections…
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Car crashes through rock wall, left dangling near home in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A driver crashed through a rock wall in west El Paso, leaving the car dangling between a parking lot and the lower level near a…
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El Paso man arrested for stealing, injuring dog
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police arrested 21-year-old Bryan Montejano for stealing and injuring a dog. According to police Montejano was seen at the…
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Police identify driver killed after being struck by train in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso police have identified the driver killed when her car was struck by a train as 33-year-old Diana Saray Vasquez. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)…
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Think you’re overpaying at the vet? See how much it costs to vaccinate your dog in El Paso, Texas
ManyPets investigated dog vaccination costs in El Paso using data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator…
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A combination of pandemic-related problems are creating empty shelves at grocery stores
EL PASO, Texas — Grocery stores are having a difficult time keeping their shelves fully stocked for customers, but it is not because of panic…
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Alcohol prices spike, frustrating Borderland customers
EL PASO, Texas – Bar patrons tell ABC-7 that they are paying almost double for any drink with spirits in it. This comes after prices have risen…
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El Paso Children’s Museum receives one million dollar donation from Helen of Troy
EL PASO, Texas – Locally owned consumer brand corporation Helen of Troy has donated one million dollars to the El Paso Children’s Museum and Science…
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El Paso Police officer suspended following excessive force investigation
EL PASO – El Paso Police say one police officer will be suspended after a review board determined the officer violated the department’s Use of Force…
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WATCH: GM, El Paso partner to ‘substantially’ reduce community’s carbon footprint
EL PASO, Texas – A new partnership aims to reduce El Paso’s carbon footprint. The city, community groups, and General Motors are announcing the…
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When to seek emergency care if you’re Covid-19 positive
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 hospitalizations in El Paso are at the highest level they’ve been since December 2020. With hundreds more El Pasoans…
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