Borderland nonprofit hopes to provide affordable after school care
School is back in session in the Borderland, and some working parents might feel stressed about how to take care of their children after school,…
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‘Worse scenario ever’: Tornillo High announces false death as part of suicide prevention awareness
During National Suicide Prevention Week, students at Tornillo High School were led to believe that one of their teachers had committed suicide only…
Continue Reading Driver arrested after leading state troopers on high-speed chase through northeast El Paso
A 28-year-old motorist was arrested after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase through northeast El Paso on Tuesday night, a Texas Department…
Continue Reading ‘Urgent need’: Gadsden parents demand Doa Ana Sheriff’s deputies at all 3 district high schools
Parents in the Gadsden Independent School District insist school resource officers are necessary in schools, but does the sheriff’s office have…
Continue Reading Witnesses testify El Paso man appeared very drunk on night his car crashed into another, killing 3
The second day of the long awaited Joel Garcia trial included testimony from a medical examiner which showed that Joshua Deal’s body contained…
Continue Reading UTEP President Heather Wilson delivers her 1st State of the University Address
The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson presented the annual State of the University address at the University’s Fall…
Continue Reading GOP claims ‘huge’ turnout for Trump’s New Mexico rally, says he can win the Hispanic vote
Former Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said she believes Donald Trump could win New Mexico in 2020. Speaking with Fox News on Tuesday,…
Continue Reading Secret Service warns of big spike in counterfeit money circulating around El Paso
The U.S. Secret Service issued a warning Tuesday to businesses and residents throughout the Borderland about a significant rise in counterfeit money…
Continue Reading 3 different applications filed seeking to trademark ‘El Paso Strong’
“El Paso Strong” has become synonymous with the resiliency of the city in the wake of the Aug. 3 mass shooting. Those three words appear…
Continue Reading September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, except for skin cancer. According to cancercare.net, in 2019, an estimated 174,650 men in the…
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Dak Prescott off to a hot start for 2-0 Cowboys; ‘Some great work’ says owner Jerry Jones
Dallas Cowboys receivers and tight ends have seven touchdown catches through two games, the same number of TDs the entire offense had in the first…
Continue Reading Body found in canal along El Paso’s Border Highway
A person was found dead in a canal along the Border Highway on Tuesday morning. The El Paso Fire Department said the body was discovered near Midway…
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Tropical Storm Imelda makes landfall in Texas, could cause heavy flooding
Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall in Texas on Tuesday, and it could give the Houston area its heaviest rainfall from one storm since Hurricane…
Continue Reading Giant Texas corn maze honors military families
An agricultural maze. In Texas. Honoring military families. Could this get any more American? Every year, the Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo hosts the South…
Continue Reading Trump made at least 26 false claims at New Mexico rally, fact check shows
President Donald Trump spoke for 95 minutes at a campaign rally in New Mexico on Monday night, among the longest speeches he’s given as…
Continue Reading Girl bullied & assaulted on video leads to parent’s outrage at Montwood High School administrators
A Socorro Independent School District parent wants significant change after her daughter was physically assaulted by a bully. Lisa Sander’s…
Continue Reading ‘Just a normal kid’: Oate High School band student not defined by disability
On Friday nights at the Field of Dreams, Isaac Brealey-Rood plays his instrument as loud and as proud as any other band student. “Isaac truly…
Continue Reading Trial begins for El Paso man accused of killing 3 in Christmas Eve 2014 drunk-driving crash
Trial began Monday for a former El Paso boxer accused of killing three people while driving drunk and speeding on Christmas Eve in 2014. Joel Garcia…
Continue Reading TxDOT Urges El Pasoans to “Be Safe, Drive Smart”
TxDOT is launching a pedestrian safety campaign to remind drivers and pedestrians to slow down, be alert and obey traffic laws. Last year, there were…
Continue Reading Sun Metro canceling Sunday service on some routes to support two new Brio systems
Sun Metro bus riders can expect changes to their Sunday routes all thanks to adjustments being made to support two new Brio systems. ABC-7 spoke with…
Continue Reading Violence pushing migrants to U.S.-Mexico border in Juarez in increasing numbers
Even in a city where authorities are investigating the scattering of body parts all over town, Domingo Beltran Zamora feels safer here than in his…
Continue Reading Trump rallies backers in New Mexico to begin western U.S. campaign swing
President Donald Trump rallied his supporters in New Mexico on Monday night and talked up his chances of turning the state red as part of his efforts…
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10-year-old Texas girl who contracted brain-eating amoeba while swimming has died
The family of Lily Mae Avant, the 10-year-old from central Texas who contracted a brain-eating amoeba, said the little girl died Monday morning. She…
Continue Reading 70-year-old woman struck by pickup truck and killed while crossing street in El Paso’s Lower Valley
A 70-year-old El Paso woman was struck and by a pickup truck and killed in El Paso’s Lower Valley on Sunday afternoon. Police said Maria…
Continue Reading Congress set to vote on measure opposing Trump plan to divert millions from Fort Bliss to fund wall
The fight over funding for a border wall in Texas and other states appears to be heating up again in Congress this month as lawmakers near a deadline…
Continue Reading Trump now casts doubt on chances for bipartisan gun control deal
President Donald Trump cast doubt Monday that he could come to an agreement with Democrats on gun control as lawmakers await his proposals to combat…
Continue Reading Blue Man Group bringing new ‘Speechless’ tour to El Paso’s Plaza Theatre
The Blue Man Group is the latest musical act to announce it’s coming to El Paso. The group is scheduled to perform Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading State Rep. Csar Blanco of El Paso announces run for Texas Senate
State Rep. Csar Blanco, D-El Paso, is running for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Jos Rodrguez. In a video published Monday, Blanco alluded to…
Continue Reading New Texas law bans electronic messaging of unwanted naked photos
A new state law in Texas aims to help prevent the sending of unwanted naked or sexually explicit images or videos electronically. The law says that a…
Continue Reading El Paso firefighters participate in first ever Borderland 100 Club 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Members of the El Paso Fire Department among several other Fire departments participated in the first ever Borderland 100 Club 9/11 Memorial Stair…
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