EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso’s Office of Emergency Management activated the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 3, Increased Readiness, in response to severe weather. They said that there was a water rescue involving a car on South Desert Boulevard; no injuries were reported, according to officials. Emergency crews also responded
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some voters living in Texas’ 16th Congressional District may see District 23 candidates on their ballots instead or vice versa. The El Paso County Elections Department said that’s because of a redistricting map that was approved for the midterm elections. “A voter may currently reside in District 23 or 16,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the El Paso County Elections Department did a log and accuracy test on electronic pollbook equipment that will be used for the November elections. The county said officials use this test to verify whether voter information has been correctly loaded into the system, whether key devices are working
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to a news release, on Saturday, deputies with the Precinct 6 Deputy Constables Office arrested 34-year-old Mauricio Toscano for 45 counts of sex offenses against children. Toscano was charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography, 18 counts of sexual performance of a child under 14, six counts of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Saturday morning the El Paso Children’s Hospital and the El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted their Eighth Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation Head Shaving Event. All the funds raised go to lifesaving childhood cancer research. The event also raises awareness for developing safer and more effective treatments. The event has raised
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just steps away from the rushing waters of the Rio Grande, an El Paso-based animal rescue worried the overflow would be a repeat of the destructive Storm 2006. Loretta Hyde founded the Animal Rescue League of El Paso. She said when the river overflowed back in 2006, it flooded her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said a 16-inch water main break happened in Far East El Paso Friday. At the scene, ABC-7 saw a Socorro Independent School District police car in a sinkhole. The break caused the nearby El Dorado High School to dismiss students. “Currently, we don’t have a cause. Crews
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Thursday said the Santa Teresa livestock port will reopen Sept. 24. The opening is part of a phased reopening of ports as officials work to restore operations with protocols to prevent the spread of New World screwworm. NWS is a parasite that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the El Paso Independent School District board unanimously approved a new tax rate that costs the average homeowner about $114 more a year on their tax bill. According to documents from EPISD, last year the taxes due on the average home in the district were $1,179. This year,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the El Paso VA took its first ever motorcycle ride to spread awareness about veteran suicide. The VA says this is a new way to reach vets by meeting them where they are because the riding community is a natural place for the VA
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New tariffs between the United States and Canada could make affordability concerns worse, according to economist Tom Fullerton. “Households are already complaining about affordability in 2026,” Fullerton said. “And this doesn’t do anything to help matters. It exacerbates the problem a little bit.” In August, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– On Sunday, President Trump posted an image on his Truth Social account of the state of New Mexico. Although, Mexico in New Mexico was crossed out and America was put below it. The post is already generating buzz. Democratic congressman Gabe Vasquez sent out a statement that said quote: “You
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Fire Department says that one person is seriously injured after a crash at Montoya and Redd in the Upper Valley. The person was taken to the hospital by a Firestar helicopter. ABC-7 has a crew headed to the scene. We will keep you updated on air and online
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces a more than $4 million deficit — up more than $550,000 from last week. During Monday’s El Paso County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Budget and Finance Director Carmen Candelaria said projected deficit is because of salaries, overtime and meals at the jails. She also
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UPDATE (Sept. 3, 2026): El Paso Police said 36-year-old Ramiro Aaron Sanchez died while performing maintenance on heavy machinery. Police said the equipment fell on him. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also responded to the incident. Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. EPPD is continuing the investigation. UPDATE (11:57
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UPDATE (3:55 p.m.): The jury found Gabriel Ramirez guilty of capital murder. He will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. The verdict was reached at 3:41 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Closing arguments wrapped up in the capital murder trial of Gabriel Ramirez. He’s accused of murdering his aunt and girlfriend
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Judith Raanan was one of the first American hostages released by Hamas after the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. Raanan, and her teenage daughter were on a trip from Chicago visiting in Kibbutz Nahal Oz when they were kidnapped. The two spent 17 days in Hamas captivity. Ranaan shared
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2030 with a white coat ceremony Saturday morning. The school says 60 new students will train to serve patients and improve access to oral healthcare across the region. The school emphasizes a hands on approach, and students begin treating patients in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso senior citizens at the Chelsea Towers have been living without hot water. They said they haven’t received help from management or the local housing authority. Lupe Alvarado was visiting her 82-year-old mother after the woman experienced a health emergency when Alvarado discovered the water coming from her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Americans are struggling to afford groceries. As oil prices rise, grocery prices climb with them. University of Texas at El Paso economics professor Tom Fullerton said this is most likely to continue. One El Pasoan, Ruben, says his family is focused on living within its means as rising prices
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the the Texas Department of Transportation, Montana Avenue going west at Justice/Tierra Este Road because of high water levels in the area. Cars tried to make their way through the road, but drivers took a detour when told the road closed. “It is an inconvenience because I just
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UPDATE (Aug. 19, 2026): U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the El Paso Sector said the hiker fell and injured himself during a hiking trip Saturday. A CBP Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew and U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Detachment agents rescued the hiker. CBP AMO received a call to help El Paso Fire
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Electric is reporting that thousands are without power, as parts of the far east received heavy rainfall. Montana westbound at Justice and Tierra Este is closed because of flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation said An ABC-7 crew saw traffic lights out in the area. There is not an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order that says the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine should be split into three separate shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said children need two doses of the MMR vaccine. Usually, the first dose is taken at 12-15 months and the
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UPDATE (Aug. 14, 2026): Rep. Escobar said she recently toured La Tuna and spoke with its current employees and union members. She said the facility serves many people in the Borderland, and that it mainly focuses on rehabilitation. “Almost any employer in the community that that, that, that we do business with as a community
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Friday, Thomas Rivas received three consecutive life sentences for the deadly shooting that happened at Young Park in Las Cruces. He has 90 years before he’s eligible for parole. Three teenagers — 16-year-old Andrew Madrid, 17-year-old Jason Gomez and 18-year-old Dominick Estrada — died in the March 2025 shooting. More
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Parents in the Socorro Independent School District report that broken air conditioning units are causing classrooms to become uncomfortably hot. Assistant Superintendent Enrique Herrera acknowledged that deferred maintenance on aging HVAC systems will cost approximately $100 million, an amount he said exceed the current annual budget. “We’re putting together a plan
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– SUN CITY IV Solutions officially celebrated its grand opening Saturday, welcoming community members and a special guest to mark the occasion. Among those in attendance was WBA world champion Stephanie Han, who helped celebrate the opening of the new wellness clinic. Clinic owners say Sun City IV Solutions offers a variety
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Neighbors around Album Park in East El Paso are upset trees were cut down on Thursday. Some residents reached out to ABC-7 and said they were “not told this was going to happen.” Dr. Katherine Lawson has watched the trees at Eastwood Park grow for more than 50 years. Now,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Pasoans noticed higher electricity bills, some saying it’s the highest charge they’ve seen. El Paso Electric said what residents are seeing are summer rates and newly-approved rates taking effect. With these changes, some EPE customers said their bill tripled. Katherine Laca said she already struggles to balance household
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