El Paso Archives

12-year-old El Paso girl celebrates major milestone in her battle with Leukemia

September 13, 2019 7:25 PM KVIA ABC-7

Amber Berry, a twelve-year-old girl from El Paso, has battled cancer for the last three years, but this week, she celebrated a milestone in her…

El Paso Chamber hosts Women in Business Conference

September 13, 2019 5:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

The El Paso Chamber presents the annual Women in Business Conference, sponsored by Wells Fargo, on Friday, September 27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the…

4 hurt as train strikes car at rail crossing in Clint

September 13, 2019 5:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

Four people were injured Friday afternoon when a train struck a car at a railroad crossing in Clint, authorities told ABC-7. It happened about 2 p.m.…

Rollover crash on I-10 at Lee Trevino injured motorist, snarled traffic

September 13, 2019 2:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

The El Paso Fire Department said a vehicle rolled over on Interstate 10 westbound at Lee Trevino on Friday afternoon. A spokesman told ABC-7 that one…

Texas GOP lawmaker defends ‘threatening’ tweet to Beto O’Rourke: ‘My AR is ready for you’

September 13, 2019 2:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Republican Texas state representative on Friday defended himself against criticism for tweeting that he had an assault weapon ready for Democratic…

O’Rourke doubles-down on debate breakout moment: ‘We’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47’

September 13, 2019 1:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on Friday defended his support for a mandatory gun buyback program of assault-style weapons,…

Accused El Paso Walmart gunman indicted for capital murder, faces death penalty

September 13, 2019 12:40 PM KVIA ABC-7

An El Paso County grand jury Thursday indicted the alleged Walmart mass shooter on a charge of capital murder. Patrick Crusius, 21, would face either…

Transmountain ‘suspicious death’ victim was in U.S. illegally, police trying to find family

September 13, 2019 11:44 AM KVIA ABC-7

El Paso police said Friday that the victim of a “suspicious death” whose body was found along Transmountain Road was in the U.S.…

Event to help homeless veterans is happening today

September 13, 2019 4:08 AM KVIA ABC-7

The Homeless Veterans Stand Down is happening today in an effort to assist homeless and low income veterans. Multiple agencies will gather to provide…

‘Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15’; Beto draws praise from fellow Dems for shooting response

September 12, 2019 10:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

During a night of tense exchanges on the Democratic debate stage in Houston, four candidates made a point of offering kind words to rival Beto…

City attorney says ousted Hernandez can run in special election to win back her El Paso council seat

September 12, 2019 10:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

El Paso’s city attorney on Thursday night declared that ousted City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez can legally run in an upcoming…

Despair among migrants in Juarez after U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump asylum policy

September 12, 2019 5:29 PM KVIA ABC-7

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s policy of seeking asylum in the first country an immigrant sets foot on. That ruling…

Loop 375 reopens to traffic following cleanup from massive fuel tanker fire

September 12, 2019 5:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

A portion of Loop 375 that was closed for cleanup from a massive fuel tanker fire overnight finally reopened to traffic on Thursday afternoon. It…

Tests reveal 4 confirmed Tuberculosis cases among Canutillo High School students and staff

September 12, 2019 4:57 PM KVIA ABC-7

Health officials have completed the testing of 145 students and teachers for tuberculosis, confirming four cases at Canutillo High School. The…

El Paso health officials say measles outbreak has ended

September 12, 2019 4:24 PM KVIA ABC-7

A measles outbreak in the El Paso area is over, health officials said Thursday, but they still urged vaccination against the disease. The city has…

‘Simply unacceptable’: 145 CEOs demand Senate action on guns after El Paso, other mass shootings

September 12, 2019 12:03 PM KVIA ABC-7

In a signed a letter, 145 business leaders are demanding that the U.S. government take action on gun violence. Their plea, which…

El Paso shooting ‘hero’ honored by Trump wasn’t a hero after all, but was instead a wanted fugitive

September 12, 2019 11:38 AM KVIA ABC-7

A shooting victim honored by President Trump for heroism during the El Paso Walmart attack is not a hero after all, police officials told ABC-7, and…

El Paso parents learn how to live healthier, make nutritious meals for kids

September 12, 2019 11:16 AM KVIA ABC-7

Vista del Sol Elementary had its third of four classes that focus on nutrition and healthy living. Nutritionist Maria Llamas has been teaching…

Hailee’s journey: El Paso girl’s dreams, faith guide her through cancer diagnosis

September 12, 2019 10:43 AM KVIA ABC-7

Josie Ozaeta smushed her lips against the face of her older sister Hailee, landing loud kisses on her cheek, while Hailee groaned. “Wet…

D.A. now estimates $5 million cost for trial of accused El Paso Walmart shooter

September 11, 2019 7:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

A trial date for Walmart shooting suspect Patrick Crusius is far from being set, but the El Paso District Attorney’s Office and the Council of…

18 years later, America and the Borderland vow to ‘never forget’ 9/11

September 11, 2019 7:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with…

University Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center

September 11, 2019 5:29 PM KVIA ABC-7

In the wake of the August 3rd Walmart mass shooting in El Paso, there has been a focus on having hospitals in the city that can handle traumas of…

Ysleta ISD to hold conference on student safety Saturday

September 11, 2019 5:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

To help address public concerns about safety and security in the weeks following the Aug. 3 mass shooting, the Ysleta Independent School District…

Beto O’Rourke betting on new approach to revive flagging campaign

September 11, 2019 12:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

Beto O’Rourke was back at Keene State College, but the large crowd that flocked to see him six months ago was not. Far removed from the…

El Paso Fire Department hosting 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

September 11, 2019 9:28 AM KVIA ABC-7

The El Paso Fire Department is hosting a ceremony today to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. They will also recognize the sacrifices of…

Police chase ends in car crash that knocks out power in Fabens area; 6 men in custody

September 10, 2019 7:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

A car being chased by multiple police agencies, including U.S. Border Patrol, crashed Tuesday afternoon into a power pole, disrupting electrical…

13-year-old El Paso boy raising money for mass shooting victims through artwork

September 10, 2019 7:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

A 13-year-old El Paso boy is raising money for the victims of the Aug. 3 mass shooting through his own artwork. Erik P. has already painted more than…