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ABC-7's one-on-one interview with Bill Hicks about his priorities as the new El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso's new District Attorney was appointed Wednesday and right away he answered questions about the plans for the D.A.'s office. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named Hicks as the new D.A. He replaces Yvonne Rosales, who resigned after two years in office. You can watch ABC-7's interview with Hicks on the → Read More
1 person killed in El Paso train derailment, homes evacuated
UPDATE: 11:42 p.m. -- El Paso fire says two train cars derailed and damaged a backyard shed, fence, and a gas meter during Monday night's fatal derailment. The damaged gas line has been shut down and 50 residents are allowed back into their homes. EL PASO, Texas - A train derailed in El Paso's lower → Read More
Union Pacific Employee killed in El Paso train derailment
UPDATE (08/30): A spokesperson for Union Pacific confirms an employee died in the derailment. The employee's name is not being released at this time. UPDATE: 11:42 p.m. -- El Paso fire says two train cars derailed and damaged a backyard shed, fence, and a gas meter during Monday night's fatal derailment. The damaged gas line → Read More
Several El Paso gas stations out of fuel
You may have a hard time finding somewhere to fuel up. Several ABC-7 viewers called our newsroom Friday night and said that several gas stations across El Paso that are out of gas. Other gas stations only had premium and diesel. There reports we've been getting from viewers suggest this is happening across town. → Read More
Jeff Bezos wore El Paso-made cowboy boots to space
EL PASO, Texas -- An El Paso company made the cowboy boots that amazon founder Jeff Bezos wore when he went to space this week. He wore the boots, that he bought a few years ago, while he was weightless inside Blue Origin's New Shepard spaceship, which launched near Van Horn, about 100 miles east → Read More
1 person injured after train crashes with car in Socorro
A train struck a car in Socorro Tuesday evening. It happened on Bauman Road near Middle Drain Road. Officials said one person in the car was injured and taken to the hospital. The city of Socorro reported the crash just after 7 p.m. The crossing at Bauman Road was closed. Officials said drivers should take Alameda/Loop 375 or Socorro/Loop375 frontage roads, and Horizon Blvd. to avoid the closure. → Read More
Motorcyclist killed in crash with speeding car that ran red light was Fort Bliss soldier
UPDATE: U.S. Army officials say a motorcyclist killed in an El Paso traffic crash earlier in the week was a decorated soldier at Fort Bliss who had previously deployed overseas in the war on terror. Spc. Samuel Birmingham, a 21-year-old California native, was a unit supply specialist assigned to 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 2nd → Read More
2 'very intoxicated' victims hurt in west El Paso bar stabbing
EL PASO, Texas -- Two victims described as "very intoxicated" walked to a nearby fire station for help after reportedly being stabbed at a west El Paso bar early Monday morning, police said. Investigators said the pair were apparently attacked during a confrontation about 2 a.m. at the Rockin' Cigar Bar and Grill at 6404 → Read More
Person suffers life-threatening injuries in Lower Valley crash
EL PASO, Texas - A person was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after a crash in El Paso's Lower Valley. It happened on the 800 block of Lomaland Drive. It was reported just after 11 p.m. Police said the crash only involved one vehicle. The person who was hospitalized suffered life-threatening injuries. Special Traffic → Read More
Man wounded in shooting near Hanks High School
EL PASO, Texas -- A man was shot in east El Paso and taken to the hospital early Friday morning. The shooting was reported just after midnight in the 2100 block of Octubre Drive, which is in a residential area near Hanks High School. The El Paso Fire Department said the victim suffered serious injuries. → Read More
7 dead, 3 seriously hurt as car fleeing Border Patrol agents crashes in downtown El Paso
WATCH LIVE: ABC-7 AT NOON COVERAGE IN VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE EL PASO, Texas -- Seven people were killed and three others seriously injured after a vehicle trying to escape Border Patrol crashed into a semi-trailer parked outside a building early Thursday morning in downtown El Paso, authorities said. The crash, believed to be one of → Read More
Body being recovered from central El Paso canal
EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso Fire Department said a body was being recovered from a canal Wednesday morning. It happened on E. Paisano Drive and Val Verde Street. Our newsroom started to hear reports about it after 7:30 a.m. At the time ABC-7 called, a fire official said a crew was still working → Read More
El Paso Department of Public Health reports another 36 people tested positive for COVID-19, the county is close to 2,400 cases
EL PASO, Texas - Officials announced Monday morning that another 36 people have been infected with COVID-19. No new deaths have been reported since Friday. This daily increase in cases is low cow compared to what El Paso saw last week. The county had 3 days in a row with triple-digit increases. They were a → Read More
Person shot in Las Cruces Sunday night
Person shot in Las Cruces Sunday night A person was shot in Las Cruces Sunday night. It happened around 9 p.m. near Hagerty Road and Monte Vista Avenue.Police said the victim was take to a local hospital. They said they did not know the person's condition. The department is asking anyone with information about the → Read More
2 people seriously injured after stabbing in neighborhood near Sunland Park Mall
Two people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing in West El Paso late Sunday night. It happened before midnight on Marthmont Way, which is near Sunland Park and S. Mesa Hills Drives. The fire department said the two people who were hospitalized suffered serious injuries. Police have not said what led to the stabbing or if anyone was arrested. → Read More
Mountain rescue team trying to find hiker near El Paso's Wyler Aerial Tramway
The El Paso Fire Department's mountain rescue team was called out for reports of a hiker in need of help late Monday night. Crews are still looking for the hiker near Wyler Aerial Tramway in the Franklin mountains. The first reports about this came just before midnight. The mountain rescue team was still trying to → Read More
Victim hospitalized with serious injuries after car crash at east El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas -- A person was injured and taken to a hospital after a car crash in east El Paso late Tuesday night. It happened around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Seahorse Drive and George Dieter, not far from Pebble Hills. The fire department said the crash victim suffered serious injuries and was → Read More
Abandoned building on fire in Downtown El Paso area
The El Paso Fire Department was called out to a fire Tuesday morning on the 900 block of N. Kansas Street. EPFD said it happened at an abandoned building before 12:30 a.m. No injuries have been reported. The fire department has not said what caused the fire. → Read More
Dead person found in neighborhood near Bridge of the Americas
A body was found in Central El Paso Monday night , according to police. Detectives from the Crimes Against Persons Unit were called out to S. Stevens Street and Rivera Avenue, not far from the Bridge of the Americas and Chamizal National Memorial. The department has not said what they believe caused the person's death or how the body was found. The victim has not been identified either. → Read More
3 people hospitalized after vehicle crashes into house in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas - A person suffered serious injuries after a car crashed into a house in Northeast El Paso early Monday morning. It happened on Junction Drive near Kenworthy Street around 1 a.m. Two other people were hospitalized with minor injuries. El Paso police only confirmed the car crashed into the house. The department → Read More