EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home brought back it’s ‘Operation Pumpkin’ fundraiser for the 25th year on Saturday. The children’s home is hosting the event at the Coronado Country club and sold out tickets for the second year in a row according to CEO Renee Tanner. One by one
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Voters will see a bond regarding renovations to the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. In July 2026, the Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution for the public to vote on the General Obligation (GO) bond to support the project. The bond is secured by property tax capacity already in place.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A University of Texas at El Paso alumni started a candy business from his home. Now, Antonio Esparza said his work paid off as the business upgraded to a warehouse in East El Paso. Esparza established Sabores de Mexico three years ago, and it all started with TikTok. He sold
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Destination El Paso and El Paso County partnered to bring the first ‘Mission Trail Music Festival’ to the historic nine mile stretch along Socorro Road. The event is free to attend, scheduled to last from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. meant to be a day of cultural celebration according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in El Paso reached nearly $5, according to the American Automobile Association. As of Wednesday, AAA said drivers in El Paso are paying an average of $4.49. AAA said the average price last year was $2.88. People like UTEP student
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Renovations of the historic Kress Building are still underway in Downtown El Paso, and ABC-7 will take a look at the progress made since first reported in 2022. El Paso businessman and billionaire Paul Foster’s Franklin Mountain Investments bought the Kress Building in 2018 from Billy Abraham. The purchase added
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso residents put their chalk to pavement Sunday as part of day two of Chalk the Block downtown as drawing slowly covered the streets and sidewalks of San Jacinto Plaza and the rest of the Downtown Arts District. People showed their inner artist, some drawings done with enough detail
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Chris Brown and Usher are bringing their ‘R&B Tour’ to the Sun Bowl Saturday as the third major performing act of 2026 after BTS and Karol G earlier in the year. The fans showed up hours before the gates opened, wearing their Chris Brown and Usher branded clothes and ready
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department saved a woman and her children from her flooded home. It happened Wednesday around 5 a.m. after heavy overnight rainfall. SPFD said Michelle and her three children started seeing water come in around 4 a.m. Fire Chief Daniel Medrano said calls for help aren’t unusual
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso Water said it extended its sandbag pickup hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 26. Additionally, El Paso County said it’s providing up to five sandbags per household for Fabens, Canutillo and Montana Vista. The county-distributed sandbags are available 24 hours a day. How to use
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lincoln Park Day kicked off its 22nd year at the newly renamed “Lincoln Park – El Paso’s Chicano Park” Saturday. The community gathered at the park under the freeway to express their cultural pride. From custom lowriders, zoot suits to music, the park buzzed with Chicano culture. A group of
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — The La Viña Wine Festival begins day one of its two-day celebration on Saturday at noon, offering people a chance to try over 20 different wines from its selection. While people sampled wine, as much as their wristband tickets allowed, the atmosphere was pleasant, with conversation filling the air and a
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces food pantry said it took a stand against hunger with a hunger strike. The Casa De Peregrinos went without food for 24 hours and started Thursday. During its hunger strike, Casa de Peregrinos accepted donations, according to its website. All proceeds go toward efforts to feed children,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The final living member of the 1949 Bowie High School baseball team died. Alfonzo Lopez was part of the first team to be declared Texas state champions. Lopez’ nephew confirmed with ABC-7 about his death. He was 94. Lopez was part of a team that made history. 1949 Bowie Bears
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department will host vote-by-mail information sessions throughout September to educate voters before November’s midterm elections at senior centers throughout the city. All sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: Pavo Real Senior Center, located at 9311 Alameda Avenue on
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LAS CRUCES , New Mexico (KVIA) – U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez hosted a meeting with area veterans in Las Cruces today to discuss the issues faced by many veterans in Southern New Mexico. The group spoke about national issues and said funding and staffing should be added to the VA, instead of it being reduced.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Las Palmas Medical Center became the first hospital in El Paso with a new kind of therapy for Atrial Fibrillation, or irregular heartbeats, using small incisions and robotically assisted surgery, with the distinction of being the only hospital in West Texas to offer the procedure as well. Dr. Hector Flores,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Karol G performs for the second time on Sunday to finish the El Paso leg of her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” before moving on to Boston for her September 12th performance at Gillette Stadium. Fans who spoke to ABC-7 mentioned several aspects of El Paso which left them with
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Karol G begins her weekend of performances at the Sun Bowl Saturday as part of her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour and fans told ABC-7 why she is one of their favorite artists. The fans came from across the country beginning with Texas’s neighboring state New Mexico as fans from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously voted to change a Central El Paso park’s name to “Lincoln Park-El Paso’s Chicano Park.” The park is located at 4001 Duranzo Avenue in South-Central El Paso. It passes under the Spaghetti Bowl and has notable murals painted onto the overpass beams. District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Representatives from Laredo, Texas, came to El Paso to learn about El Paso’s water resources to reduce reliance on river water. Part of the Laredo representatives’ visit to the Sun City includes a tour of the Fred Hervey Reclamation Plant in Northeast El Paso. Laredo received grant funding to visit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Arlinda Valencia’s family is closely connected to the 1918 massacre in Texas. Her great-grandfather, Longino Flores, was one of the 15 people killed by Texas Rangers in Porvenir. On January 24, 1918, a group of Texas Rangers went into Porvenir as the families slept and ordered them out of their
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Sunday, St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted a fundraiser to repair its school’s roof. The Raise the Roof Car Show had a goal to raise $100,000, according to one of the organizers. During the fundraiser, attendees explored classic cars on display and heard mariachi music performed by children. St. Joseph’s School council
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Vendors providing home improvement opportunities for both outdoor and indoor projects for homeowners make up the 2026 Home and Garden Show at the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday. The ballroom is filled with additions to the home ranging from patio furniture and hot tubs or pools with turf to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dolly Parton has made an impact with her music and philanthropy. For one El Paso radio station, an interview with the superstar served as a reminder of Parton’s good character. Parton’s family announced her death Tuesday. She was 80 years old. KLAQ Director of Content Kevin Vargas said he interviewed
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He hasn’t lost a game since 2023. In that time, the Bulldawgs have won three consecutive state championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — with the last two capping perfect
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday night, two El Pasoans took home the 2026 Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA titles. Laura’s Productions hosted the final part of the pageant at Bowie High School’s Fine Arts building. Lauren Elizabeth Hernandez won the 2026 Miss El Paso USA title. Victoria Benitez won
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) – Custom vehicles reflect the culture and passion of the people who build them, and will be the focus of the first ‘Chuco Rig Down’ Saturday hosted by MHC Kenworth. The event will begin at 6 p.m. lasting until 10 p.m. with builders showing off their work with a light show
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro agreed to rejoin the El Paso Transit Authority (ETA). Starting Oct. 1, Socorro will operate and maintain its ¡ávanzando! microtransit services, El Paso County said. On July 29, the ETA Board of Directors authorized the proposal to operate and maintain the ¡ávanzando! services. The Socorro City Council
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UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): According to court documents, Doctor Bradley is now allowed to travel and reside outside of the U.S. He’s also been granted a $50,000 appearance bond. A judge also allowed both the state and Deshawndre Washington to make one public statement to correct any incorrect or misleading information published about his failure
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