I-10 west at Executive fully reopens to traffic after rainy crash
EL PASO, Texas — Interstate 10 westbound at Executive Center fully reopened about 3:30 p.m Wednesday after a big traffic backup following a crash…
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Thanksgiving brings changes in Thursday & Friday trash pickup for El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – If your trash and recycling bins are regularly collected on a Thursday or Friday, the City of El Paso Environmental Services…
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El Paso officer struck by car of fleeing family violence suspect who led police on chase before being caught
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer was struck by a car Tuesday night after responding to the scene of a family violence call; the alleged…
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Eastwood High School snare line wins first place at international competition
EL PASO, Texas — It’s proof that practice does indeed make perfect. The snare line at Eastwood High School recently competed at an international…
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2 brothers arrested for viral video showing men randomly shooting along El Paso freeway
EL PASO, Texas — Police arrested two brothers Monday night following a viral video that circulated on social media (see it in the video player at…
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Gas line pressure release at westside El Paso power plant caused sound of gunshots heard by many
EL PASO, Texas — Authorities fielded numerous calls reporting shots fired over a large area off of Mesa on El Paso’s westside Monday night, but…
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After the surge: Inside look at El Paso’s Border Patrol sector after tumultuous year
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a calm fall afternoon for Border Patrol agent Carlos Antunez. He’s driving near the border in El Paso’s Lower Valley. He’s…
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Tips to stay safe during Black Friday, busiest shopping day of the year
EL PASO, Texas — Many in the Borderland see Black Friday as a chance to score some major deals on most everything on their Christmas list. A big…
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Alleged drunk driver arrested after crashing into El Paso police car
EL PASO, Texas — A 23-year-old El Paso woman was arrested late Sunday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated after rear-ending an El Paso…
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Georgia man arrested for hold-ups at 4 east El Paso gas stations within an hour
EL PASO, Texas — A 29-year-old Georgia man has been arrested for a series of aggravated robberies that took place at four east El Paso gas stations…
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‘Hanksgiving’ a success thanks to the outpouring of donations from El Paso community
EL PASO, Texas — Students and staff at Hanks High school were overwhelmed at the amount of support they received from the El Paso community after…
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Monster Jam returning to UTEP’s Sun Bowl in 2020
EL PASO, Texas — Motor sport fans can look forward to Monster Jam once again filling UTEP’s Sun Bowl stadium in 2020. Monster Jam returns to El…
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El Paso’s 1st murder of 2019 remains unsolved; police seeking new leads
EL PASO, Texas — The January killing of 20-year-old man in a northeast El Paso neighborhood remains unsolved, prompting a plea from police and Crime…
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Taylor Swift, El Paso’s Khalid among big American Music Awards winners on ABC-7
As far as the American Music Awards go, it was Taylor Swift for the win. Not only did the singer pull off a winning performance on the stage, but…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Kids do the darndest things
EL PASO, Texas– Today’s Sunday Funday Moment is brought to us by kids! First off let’s meet Daniel Zambrano who isn’t so fond of his grandma’s…
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Scherr Legate Celebration of Lights & Parade kicks off 2019 El Paso WinterFest
EL PASO, Texas — The start of El Paso’s WinterFest took place Saturday evening with the San Jacinto Plaza Holiday Tree lighting ceremony followed by…
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‘Grand Candela’ memorial for El Paso’s Walmart shooting victims is dedicated
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday was a milestone moment in El Paso’s recovery after the deadly Aug. 3 Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting attack…
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Honoring a late husband: The story behind El Paso’s living Christmas tree
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso’s living Christmas tree in San Jacinto Plaza was once a favorite source of serenity and shade planted in an…
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Deputies search for missing 15-year-old El Paso girl in need of medication
EL PASO, Texas — Sheriff’s deputies were searching for a 15-year-old El Paso girl who hasn’t been seen since vanishing over a week ago and is in…
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Hudspeth County Attorney who suggested Willie Nelson sing his way out of pot trouble dies at 87
(Correction: An earlier version of story incorrectly indicated Willie Nelson had sung his way out of a marijuana-related charge as part of a plea…
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El Paso man arrested for alleged rape on New Mexico State University campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An El Paso man was arrested Friday on charges stemming from a rape last month on the campus of New Mexico State University.…
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El Paso Office of Probation hosts bake off competition
EL PASO, Texas — It was a sweet end to the week for employees at the Richard C. White Federal building in downtown El Paso. It was their first…
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Facial recognition technology now in use by feds at El Paso ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas — The federal government has introduced biometric facial technology in El Paso to “further secure” the Paso Del Norte, Ysleta and…
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Civil rights group wants Socorro educator in video telling Hispanic student to ‘speak English’ banned from teaching
SOCORRO, Texas — A Latino civil rights organization on Friday called on state and local education officials to ban a Socorro High School substitute…
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That’s a lot of bologna: Border agents seize 150 pounds coming into El Paso from Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — More than 150 pounds of contraband Mexican bologna was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso earlier this week. A man was…
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At least 1 hurt in multi-vehicle crash on I-10 near Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas — At least one person was injured in a multiple vehicle crash before noon Friday along Interstate 10 near Transmountain Road. Police…
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El Paso man accused of smuggling undocumented immigrants ordered held without bond
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man accused of smuggling undocumented immigrants into the U.S. will remain behind bars as the case against him proceeds.…
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Border Patrol to get iris and facial recognition technology
By ABC-7’s Darren Hunt EL PASO, Texas – It’s almost like a science fiction movie! This summer the Department of Homeland Security is going high-tech.…
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Driver hospitalized after crashing into El Paso police squad car
EL PASO, Texas — A driver was taken to the hospital after their car collided with an El Paso Police Department cruiser late Thursday night,…
Continue Reading ‘Speak English, we’re in America,’ Socorro High substitute teacher is caught on video telling Hispanic student
SOCORRO, Texas — A substitute teacher who filled in earlier this week at Socorro High School is now under investigation after a video surfaced of…
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