Death of man in police custody ruled a homicide, autopsy report says
Update (1:14 PM): El Paso Police Department officials are responding to the findings in Paul Dominguez’s autopsy reports. Read the full message from…
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El Paso officials call for accountability amid concerns over ICE operations
EL PASO, Texas– El Paso leaders and civil rights groups gathered outside the county courthouse today to call attention to what they described as…
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Borderland leaders gather to address recent ICE raids
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Lauren Bly’s story to find out more about today’s news conference during which local leaders addressed the…
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Experts warn proposed credit card rate cap could hurt low-income borrowers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to LendingTree, the average interest rate on credit cards is now nearly 24%. Last week, President Trump said on…
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Man accused in 1994 triple stabbing deaths goes to trial in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The trial of a man accused of stabbing three people to death nearly three decades ago is set to begin Monday. Prosecutors say…
Continue Reading Former El Paso Police officer weighs in on controversial deadly shooting involving ICE agent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A former El Paso police officer with nearly 35 years of experience says officers often have only seconds to make critical…
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“It’s not about the oil”: Venezuelan woman says it’s time for most Venezuelans to retrieve basic human rights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– When news broke of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, Veronica Lam said her first reaction was disbelief. “I…
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Broken lights raise safety concerns for nighttime skaters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Skaters say broken and missing lights at Carolina Skatepark has made skating increasingly dangerous at night, forcing some to…
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Family says missing El Paso woman was found safe in Houston area
Update (January 6, 2026): Clarissa and Kayla Marquez say that their sister, Sydney Marquez, has been found and is now safely back with the family.…
Continue Reading Calm last-minute Christmas shopping
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers expecting Black Friday style crowds at the outlets on Christmas Eve were met with a different scene this year.…
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Trump signs order to fast-track marijuana reclassification
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order directing federal agencies to fast-track the reclassification of marijuana,…
Continue Reading Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
By Kit Maher, Steve Contorno, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the…
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1 person taken to the hospital with serious injuries after getting hit by a vehicle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after getting hit by a vehicle. According to the El Paso Sheriff’s…
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Residents hear 22 gunshots in Upper Valley neighborhood in early morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A Ring camera video sent to ABC-7 appears to capture the sound of roughly 20 gunshots early Sunday morning, according to the…
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One-on-one with EPISD’s new superintendent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, ABC-7 sat down with the El Paso Independent School District’s newly-named superintendent, Dr. Brian Lusk. Lusk…
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Tom Homan speaks at Turning Point USA chapter event at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tom Homan, the U.S. border czar, will be speaking at a Turning Point USA Chapter event at UTEP. A group called El Chuco Habla…
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Thousands of Texans could lose SNAP benefits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New federal rules on nutrition assistance are raising concerns for students and families who rely on the Supplemental…
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“Honey Bun” robber wanted by police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso police are asking for the public’s help in finding who they are calling “The Honey Bun robber”. Police say that on…
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Black Friday, online ordering and porch pirates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Black Friday crowds packed the Outlet Shoppes in Canutillo on Friday, but some shoppers said they were skipping the lines and…
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Thanksgiving grocery prices in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As Thanksgiving approaches, some shoppers said they felt a slight break at the grocery store this year — at least on…
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ABC-7’s Lauren Bly reports live with a preview of WinterFest in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, ABC-7’s Lauren Bly reported live from WinterFest in Downtown El Paso. The event is not yet open to the public, so…
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Rep. Escobar calling for postal service reform in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull calling for an investigation into what…
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Police seek suspect in armed robbery at El Paso convenience store
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say robbed a convenience store earlier this month.…
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Man arrested 70 times since 2022 now in federal custody
Update (November 14, 2025): Neal Garcia, the Las Cruces man arrested 70 times since 2022, is now facing federal charges. Federal prosecutors say that…
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Life after the Shutdown: What to expect
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The longest shutdown in United States history but some borderland federal workers who haven’t received a paycheck in weeks…
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Dog shot and killed by Border Patrol agent during home search
Update (November 19, 2025): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and Border Patrol Chief…
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Local leaders to discuss resources for families who rely on SNAP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some Texas families still haven’t seen their SNAP benefits for this month, in response Congresswoman Escobar and local…
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El Paso Airport not seeing delays amid longest government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This is now the longest government shutdown in U.S history, and across the country airports are seeing delays. Here in El…
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City Council votes down motion to review TSA’s lease at El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council failed to approve a motion directing the city manager and city attorney to work with TSA and the FAA to…
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Sensory-friendly Halloween fun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Five Point Lion’s Club hosted Halloween fun that included everyone. They held their Second Annual Boo Bash that…
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