2 men injured after house collapses after flooding damage
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua – (KVIA) – The Juarez Fire Department reported a two-story house collapsed leaving two men with injuries. Fire crews had to…
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Staying safe this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 14 thousand people were sent to the ER on the…
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4th of July pet safety tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– July 5th is the biggest pet intake day for El Paso Animal services (EPAS). On average, EPAS takes in around 50 pets a day but…
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ABC 7 Weather – Hot and dry weather for Saturday; slight rain chance Sunday with some late wind possible.
Hotter Temperatures will keep climbing through Sunday. Expect triple digits in El Paso again for the weekend. After a dry weekend a bit more moisture…
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Alcohol impacts decision-making in males more than females, UTEP study suggests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Consuming alcohol impacts decision-making — that’s a widely-known fact. However, a recent study at UTEP found that gender…
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Community Champions: El Paso soccer club wins national tournament
EL PASO, Texas – An update to a story the ABC-7 sports department has been following. Last month, ABC-7 brought you the story of the El Paso Surf. A…
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Chihuahua AG says: more families asking for assistance than uncremated bodies found
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui along with his department (FGE) and the state medical examiner’s office…
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Rio Grande Honor Flight Taking Applications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you are a veteran of either the Korean War, Vietnam, or even World War II, the Rio Grande Honor Flight would like to send…
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Clean-up event for 4th of July left-over trash
An El Paso County Commissioner wants to remind residents to not leave trash behind after 4th of July events, and to enjoy them responsibly. Jackie…
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DHS intelligence branch planning to shrink staffing by 75% amid elevated threat level
Originally Published: 03 JUL 25 20:26 ET By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of…
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Eat your beans to improve mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — No beans about it, legumes are a natural way to improve your mental health in more ways than one. In fact, beans are one of…
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Expect a hotter day on July 4th and the weekend.
Temperatures will heat up on Friday with minimal rain chances throughout the Borderland. Highs Friday will rise to the upper 90s and hover in the low…
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The 4th of July can be triggering for veterans with PTSD
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America’s Declaration of Independence. Traditionally the celebration includes…
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Former EPISD special ed teacher charged with six counts of injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On June 26, Rachael Lucas, was arrested and charged with six charges of bodily injury to a child. Lucas is a former special…
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One-on-one with Locomotive FC’s Gabi Torres; Locos prepare for home match against San Antonio FC
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC prepare for some on-field fireworks as they take on San Antonio FC on Friday, July 4 in a Copa Tejas clash…
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NMSU partners with Verizon for STEM Achievers program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — While some kids put their books away for the summer, a group of Las Cruces middle schoolers have been tinkering…
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Last day for public comment input on proposed border wall construction in New Mexico
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking public comments on a proposed 1.32-mile construction of a new border…
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Meet the stars of UTEP Dinner Theatre’s SpongeBob Musical
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Dinner Theatre presents The SpongeBob Musical with opening date July 11. Two of the stars of the production stopped by…
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Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE for alleged ties to Sinaloa Cartel: DHS
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is being processed for “expedited removal,” DHS said. By Meredith Deliso July 3, 2025, 1:07 PM Mexican boxer Julio Cesar…
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TSA now offering military families expedited access to PreCheck at El Paso airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TSA is introducing expedited access to PreCheck for military families at the El Paso International Airport. The airport will…
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Migrants found hidden under flatbed, semi truck driver arrested
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — Border Patrol agents arrested a semi truck driver accused of trying to transport 13 undocumented migrants near Deming,…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte has been on the job for six months. Sunday night on ABC-7 Xtra, I sit down with Sheriff…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered storms, drier 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert hanging on to a 40% for scattered thunderstorms. Drier air is expected to push in, in…
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July 4th fireworks shows, parades, festivities
You might not be allowed to pop your own fireworks in the city but there are plenty of places across El Paso County where you can enjoy spectacular…
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Handling fireworks safely this 4th of July
Before you buy some fireworks to pop this 4th of July, El Pasoans should know that it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in the City of El…
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Former Locomotive player Diego Luna lifts USMNT past Guatemala in Gold Cup semi-final
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – Former Locomotive FC player Diego Luna once again had a stellar performance in the Concacaf Gold Cup tournament. Luna scored…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Some storms early Thursday, then drier air arrives Friday through the weekend.
The west side of El Paso got hit with the heaviest rain on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some areas picked up nearly one inch of rain in spots.…
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This iPhone app alerts you of ICE sightings in your area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As large scale deportation efforts are taking place across the country, some undocumented people are living in fear. A new…
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Family violence call results in officer-involved shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are releasing new details on the family violence call that resulted in an officer-involved shooting last…
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City of Las Cruces announces electric vehicle carshare program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces residents can soon drive electric vehicles (EVs) without any long-term commitment. The city announced an…
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