Jerry Najera
ABC-7 News
El Paso, TX, United States
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Public meetings begin to gather input on Multipurpose Entertainment Center
EL PASO, Texas - For years, the city has been trying to build a multi-purpose center in the Duranguito neighborhood, and for years, several people have fought to save the neighborhood because they say it has historical value. Some have touted it as one of the oldest neighborhoods in El Paso. Now the area is → Read More
New connector ramp to Juarez opens at Spaghetti Bowl
EL PASO, Texas – Motorists who commute across the international border to Juarez now have a new direct route. A new connector ramp linking U.S. 54 to Juarez at the Spaghetti Bowl has opened. The ramp carries traffic from southbound U.S. 54 over Interstate 10 and directly to the Bridge of the Americas. The old → Read More
El Paso church pastor who survived virus cheered by hundreds after 45 days in hospital
EL PASO, Texas -- It was a homecoming Wednesday evening that hundreds had been waiting for - and some even calling it a "miracle." An El Paso church pastor was released after weeks of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus. Isaac Quijas was discharged from Providence Hospital east campus after recovering from Covid-19 following a → Read More
Fireworks allowed in Las Cruces and unincorporated areas of El Paso, Dona Ana counties
Fireworks will be allowed in Las Cruces and unincorporated areas of El Paso and Dona Ana County with restrictions. → Read More
Special Report: A look at how El Paso zookeepers train orangutans to accept medical treatment
El Paso zookeepers train animals daily to receive healthcare checkups. The training reduces the stress the animals undergo during a medical exam. → Read More
Police seeking public's help in finding person who abandoned puppies in dumpster
In February, police say someone left puppies in a dumpster. Now they are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect. → Read More
More than 10000 people attend Las Cruces International Film Festival
Saturday marked the fourth day of the Las Cruces International Film Festival. → Read More
Dreamer's plan to attend medical school, become a doctor mired in uncertainty
Victor Erives, a biochemistry major at the University of Texas at El Paso, plans to attend graduate school. His parents brought him to the US illegally when he was a child and his dreams are currently mired in uncertainty. → Read More
City to respond to Duranguito contempt of court accusations in court
The City of El Paso will have to respond to contempt of court allegations as the legal battle over the Duranguito neighborhood heads to the courtroom yet again. → Read More
ReadyOne Industries to hire 500 new employees
The mission of the company is to train and employ disabled individuals as well as able-bodied and disabled veterans. → Read More
ABC-7 speaks with attendee of Las Vegas concert that ended in 59 dead
Angie Lopez was with her best friend at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival when bullets rang out. Her best friend was shot twice. → Read More
Missing El Paso sailor a devoted father, patriot
EL PASO, Texas - The missing sailor from El Paso was committed to protecting our country, friends and relatives tell ABC-7. Ten sailors, including El Pasoan Abraham Lopez, disappeared following a collision between the USS John S. McCain and a Liberian merchant vessel on August 21, 2017, according to the U.S. Navy Lopez's stepbrother, Ramiro Garcia, told ABC-7 Lopez graduated from Irvin High… → Read More
Council renews teen curfew law another 3 years
City Council voted to continue enforcing curfew ordinance. → Read More
ONLY ON ABC-7: Local teacher featured on American Ninja Warrior
She's about 5 feet tall and barely weighs more than a jockey, but her strength and dedication have catapulted to a role in front of a national audience. → Read More
Watch: Mission Chevrolet Humane Society Telethon
The 24th annual telethon will help support the no kill shelter that provides a compassionate environment for animals. → Read More
Southwest brain bank aids research in mental health
The Southwest brain bank holds nearly 500 brains but all the brains have been affected by mental health illnesses. → Read More
CoWork Oasis to provide environment for tech innovation and startups
CoWork Oasis is trying to create an environment that will produce the next hottest app or software in El Paso. → Read More
EPISD board approves salary increase for teachers; Superintendent's contract agenda item dismissed
The El Paso Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a four-percent salary increase for teachers and librarians. → Read More
Chair of County Historical Commission resigns
Recently appointed County Historical Commission Chairman Joseph Nebhan will officially resign at Tuesday's → Read More
Local venue managers talk about security protocols after Manchester attack
In light of the recent Manchester attack local venue managers speak about their security protocols. → Read More