The golf academy in the ‘City of God’
In the Cidade de Deus favela, Marcelo Modesto is inspiring children with his golf…
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The ‘K’ Man: Taking the El Paso baseball experience to a new level
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Game after game you can find Sam Ornelas bopping around in Section 104 of Southwest University Park with his broad brim hat…
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El Pasoan Katia Gallegos selected for FIBA Women’s Americup Mexican National Team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Franklin grad and former Miner Katia Gallegos was selected to the 12-player Mexican National Team roster and will compete at…
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NMSU Men’s Basketball to play in Cancun Challenge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Aggies are heading to Mexico. A source confirmed to ABC-7 on Thursday that NMSU Men’s Basketball will play in…
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Field is Set for the Sun Bowl Invitational
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Invitational has its teams. UTEP, Wyoming, Norfolk State and South Dakota State will make up the field, a…
Continue Reading7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama taken by the San Antonio Spurs with first pick of NBA Draft
Shaun Powell from NBA.com caught up with teenage sensation Victor Wembanyama about which players he’s modeled his game after, how he feels about the…
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El Pasoans weigh in on missing submersible
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans were quick to react following the news of the disappearance of Titan, the deep-sea submersible. The watercraft…
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It’s NBA Draft Day: Two former Borderland Stars have a chance of hearing their name called
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Draft day is upon us and while the No. 1 pick is all but locked up by Victor Wembanyama the rest of the field is pretty…
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ABC-7 First Alert: The heat continues; it gets even hotter!
Another triple-digit day today, and it will only get hotter. Expect temps to climb anywhere from 104-108 through the weekend. Rain chances remain…
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Viva! El Paso postpones first week of shows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viva! El Paso’s opening week is postponed due to health concerns. The first week runs from June 30 to July 1. Ticket holders…
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OceanGate Expeditions believes all 5 people on board the missing submersible are dead
(CNN) — The company that operated the Titantic-bound deep-sea submersible that went missing Sunday with five people aboard said in a…
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Body found after two weeks decomposing in Sunland Park desert
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Chief says crews recovered a woman’s body from a rugged desert area early Thursday morning.…
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Woman charged in Uber driver’s death had previous brushes with the law
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the 48-year-old woman charged with murder in the death of El Paso Uber driver Daniel Piedra had previous…
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New serpent sculpture slithers into Juarez’s Samalayuca desert
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In an event held Saturday, Juarez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with other city leaders, unveiled the new serpent…
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Borderland electric bills expected to surge amid scorching heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expecting surging heat across the area, which can lead to homeowners and residents cranking down their…
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Fabens ISD superintendent resigns
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens Independent School District superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil is leaving the district to work for Seguin Independent…
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Former Parkland High students die in serious Northeast El Paso crash
Update: El Paso Police say the two victims used to attend Parkland High School. They identify the passenger who died as Riley Hernandez. EL PASO,…
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Las Cruces Public Schools hosts superintendent search forum
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three finalists for the job of Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent will participate in a forum Thursday…
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Former El Paso congressman Will Hurd, a Trump critic, announces 2024 Republican presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced on Thursday that he’s…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot through the weekend
The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect for the hot temperatures for the rest of the week and this weekend. High temperatures of 100 to 107 are…
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Search teams are racing to find the sub before oxygen runs out. Here’s what you need to know
(CNN) — The search for the missing Titan submersible is now in a critical stage, as rescue teams race to locate the vessel before oxygen supplies…
Continue ReadingManchester United great Andy Cole opens up about his dad, who worked as a coal miner, and racism on Windrush Day
Former Manchester United great Andy Cole says that his father Lincoln never wanted him to play football when he was growing up because of the racism…
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Ahead of the Fourth of July, city encourages community to Microchip pets with free event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the city, more pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year. Julieanne…
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UTEP Women’s Basketball Summer Workouts are in full swing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Keitha Adams Era, round 2, is officially underway with the UTEP Women’s Basketball team beginning summer workouts last…
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Former El Paso Locomotive FC Superstar Diego Luna snags his first MLS Goal
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KVIA) — The Moon (boy) shined bright in St. Louis Wednesday Night. Former El Paso Locomotive FC superstar Diego Luna netted his…
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Yes, that’s another home run for El Pasoan Ivan Melendez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Ivan Melendez is the true definition of a slugger – he set a new single-season home run record in Division 1…
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Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
By James Barragan, The Texas Tribune — Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will answer to 16 of 20 articles of impeachment at a trial to begin…
Continue Reading Community meeting addressing safety concerns on Emory Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some residents of Emory Road are disappointed after a community meeting to address safety concerns in their neighborhood on…
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Be Mindful: University Medical Center creates a podcast series on meditation and relaxation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – University Medical Center of El Paso is offering a 10-part podcast designed to improve your mental well-being through…
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Community Champions: UTEP sweep CUSA Track Athletes of the Year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Victor Kibiego, who earned First Team All-American honors, and Marissa Simpson, who was named Second Team…
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