One person is fighting for their life after a structure fire in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — One person was rushed to the hospital after being severely burned in a structure fire. Fire dispatch told ABC-7 that the fire…
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FBI El Paso Warns of Kidnapping, Virtual Kidnapping
EL PASO, Texas — The FBI of El Paso warns the public of an increase in kidnapping and virtual kidnapping extortion. According to the FBI El Paso…
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Air Force family raises money to bring Great Dane home
YOKOTA, Japan – An Air Force family needed to raise nearly $10,000 to bring home their four-year-old Great Dane. After Henry had been passed between…
Continue Reading Borderland animal shelter looks to expand facility amid overcrowding
EL PASO, Texas– Since the start of the pandemic, the Law N Paws animal shelter has seen more intake requests. This increase has led to…
Continue Reading Aftermath of the De Soto Hotel Fire
EL PASO, Texas – Just a day after the historic De Soto Hotel went up in flames, one nearby restaurant owner began to clean up the damage that was…
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WATCH: Massive fire guts El Paso’s De Soto Hotel downtown
UPDATE #12: El Paso City officials respond to fire. In a news release titled “City Officials Appalled, Disappointed by the Tragic De Soto Hotel Fire”…
Continue Reading 2 Barrio Azteca gang members found guilty in consulate murders of 2010
EL PASO, Texas — Two Barrio Azteca gang members were found guilty in the 2010 murders of a U.S. Consulate employee, her husband, and the husband of…
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Is it too late to protect your pipes with this Borderland freeze?
EL PASO, Texas – The winter storm that moved through the area on Wednesday night brought freezing temperatures to the Borderland. For reference, on…
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Tips to keep in mind while heating your home during Borderland freeze
EL PASO, Texas — Keeping your home warm is of the utmost importance during a freeze. But what’s keeping you nice and cozy, could also create some…
Continue Reading Snow blankets the Borderland; bringing cold, chance to have some fun
EL PASO, Texas – After a cold, windy, snowy…yes, SNOWY night, Borderland residents were greeted with a brand new winter landscape. While many plan…
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Borderland school watch: What’s returning, delayed as weather subsides
WHAT’S DELAYED FRIDAY (02/04) EPISD – 2 Hour delayed start (02/04)EPISD – All student-centered services, including classes and bus services, will be…
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WATCH: Borderland winter roundup
EL PASO, Texas – A look across the Borderland as snow blankets the region. Submit your photos or video through…
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El Paso Animal Rescue League provides cold weather tips for proper pet care
EL PASO, Texas– The El Paso Animal Rescue League provides tips you can use at home to look after your pets. Cold weather can be deadly. That’s why…
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WATCH: National Weather Service El Paso discusses wintry weather
EL PASO, Texas – The National Weather Service of El Paso holds a Facebook live event ahead of wintry weather in the Borderland. NWS El Paso has…
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El Paso police officers met with ‘violent confrontation’ at south-central intersection
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say two officers encountered a ‘violent confrontation’ when a man approached their patrol car, which was stopped at…
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Borderland Closures: Follow for updates
Here’s what’s closed in the Borderland: TXDOT: Transmountain back open Feb. 04.El Paso County offices close Thursday, Feb. 3, Friday Feb. 4.All…
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Make sure you’re prepared for the coldest temps of the season
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s stormtrack weather team is forecasting the coldest temperatures of the season this week. Doppler Dave says we could see…
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Borderland winter resources: Warming Centers
Warming Centers: EL PASO: The Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Extreme…
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WATCH: National Signing Day: UTEP Head Coach Dana Dimel briefs media
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Football Head Coach Dana Dimel spoke to members of the media as part of National Signing…
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WATCH: Texas Emergency Management Council holds Winter Weather Media Briefing
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Emergency Management Council, including several state agencies involved in the response, took questions from members of…
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Crash on I-10 East at Raynolds causing back up to Cotton
EL PASO, Texas – A crash on I-10 east at Raynolds has caused the three right lanes to be shut down. Exit 23 is closed. According to the El Paso…
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El Paso pediatrician weighs in on vaccine for young kids as Pfizer seeks authorization
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a big milestone in the fight against Covid-19, as kids under the age of five could soon be eligible to receive a Covid-19…
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Sensors are helping El Paso police detect gunshot incidents
EL PASO, Texas– You may not have known it, but for the last couple of months gunshots sensors have been an extra set of ears for the El Paso Police…
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Linda Rivas leaves Las Americas after impactful tenure
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center Executive Director Linda Rivas will leave her post after seven years, the El Paso nonprofit announced…
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El Paso Electric Contractor in critical condition after making contact with high-power line
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso Electric contractor was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after making contact with a high-power…
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Pedestrian struck by train in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A pedestrian was struck by a train in downtown El Paso early Tuesday morning. First responders tell ABC-7 it happened just…
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El Paso entrepreneurs: Here’s how you can audition for season 14 of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
EL PASO, Texas – Entrepreneurs who hope to come face to face with the sharks on ABC’s hit series ‘Shark Tank’ can take part in an online casting call…
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City of El Paso to reduce fares for riders with serious mental illness, in substance abuse rehab
EL PASO, Texas- In a unanimous vote, the El Paso City council expanded reduced-fare benefits for riders with serious mental illness and those in…
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Hughey Elementary School in east El Paso evacuated due to gas leak
EL PASO, Texas – Hughey Elementary in east El Paso has been evacuated due to a gas leak. According to EPISD officials, a construction crew working…
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‘I really do feel hopeful’: El Paso infectious disease specialist discusses pandemic outlook this spring
EL PASO, Texas — While hundreds of El Pasoans continue to test positive for Covid-19, the number of new cases is starting to decline. That…
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