El Paso’s Lilo Vargas: From humble beginnings to social media sensation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Lilo Vargas has become one of the top social media influencers in the Borderland, thanks to her love for…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Propositions on November general election ballot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In addition to the many races on the ballot for the November general election, voters in El Paso County will decide whether…
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El Paso city council candidates spend more than $150,000 across six races
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The most recent campaign finance documents for El Paso’s city council election shows that more than $150,000 has been spent…
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Alleged extortion on commercial imports and exports in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican media outlet Reforma is reporting some businesses, industries, and customs agencies are being extorted by…
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Make sure you know the requirements for voter ID in Texas before heading to the polls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a registered voter in Texas and planning to cast your ballot in the November 5th Presidential Election, make sure…
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El Paso’s Lilo Vargas: How cooking turned her into a social media influencer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Thursday at 10 p.m., tune in to KVIA for an exclusive segment of “Tasty State of Mind” featuring local social media…
Continue Reading ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: The race for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District – Vasquez & Herrell
Editor’s note: ABC-7 incorrectly said New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District has flipped between Democrats and Republicans for 22 years. The parties…
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Borderland residents in Florida await Hurricane Milton
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida, ABC-7 spoke with Borderland residents currently in Florida to learn what the…
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Borderland doctor weighs in on new Instagram Teen Accounts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Instagram recently unveiled a new protected experience for teenagers. Instagram allows users to connect with friends, family…
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Ride of the Future: ABC-7 shows you Tesla’s Cybertruck
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tesla’s Cybertruck was first announced in 2019 and finally released in late 2023; some people waited nearly five years to…
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Ride of the Future: Inside Tesla’s Cybertruck
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Electric vehicles have been around for many years now, but since the Cybertruck’s announcement in 2019, we have seen dozens…
Continue Reading ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Mayoral candidate interviews
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eight people are running to be the next mayor of El Paso. Three of them are current city representatives. This Sunday on…
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Kid’s dream of being adopted as he enjoys El Paso museum “La Nube”
EL PASO (KVIA) – Oden is a 7th grader in the El Paso area who has a knack for science, and potentially pursuing a career in aerospace engineering one…
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New plans to level, redevelop former Roberts Elementary property for retail, hotel use
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The site of the former Oran Roberts Elementary School will be demolished and leveled to make way for a new commercial…
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Brian Kennedy, candidate for El Paso Mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7 and El Paso Inc’s interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Brian Kennedy…
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Cassandra Hernandez, candidate for El Paso Mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7 and El Paso Inc’s interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Cassandra Hernandez…
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Renard Johnson, candidate for El Paso Mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7 and El Paso Inc’s interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Renard Johnson…
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Isabel Salcido, candidate for El Paso Mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7 and El Paso Inc’s interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Downtown Deck Plaza
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A downtown deck plaza with green space and other amenities could be in El Paso’s future. But there are questions over the…
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Draft study on Downtown Deck Plaza by City of El Paso shows $412 million cost to build deck plaza and adjacent buildings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A draft version of the City of El Paso’s feasibility study of a proposed downtown deck plaza shows a potential total cost of…
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Officers & other volunteers help kiddos at EP Children’s Hospital for “Childhood Cancer Awareness” Month
EL PASO (KVIA) — We’re in the middle of “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” & El Paso Children’s Hospital will have a parade for the kiddos and…
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Kolby Gonzales: Las Cruces’ Teenage Champion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kolby Gonzales, at just 14 years old, is already one of the most accomplished jujitsu wrestlers in the world. He is just a…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Protecting our seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there are nearly 135,000 people in the El Paso…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Exclusive interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Current City Rep and mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido has faced questions about her business and personal finances, debts,…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New City of El Paso fees that could impact your wallet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a No-New-Revenue tax rate last month, meaning the average homeowner would pay a similar amount…
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Patrick Crusius appears in court for Walmart shooting hearing, judge says he will issue scheduling order by the end of the month
Update: During the hearing, the judge stated that he would put out a scheduling order by the end of the month. The court will schedule a discovery…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Inside the FBI and their fight to stop online threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is in a constant battle to protect you and your family from online threats, including threats…
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El Paso City Council approves City Attorney’s Office entering into settlement negotiations in chief internal auditor lawsuit
Update (September 9, 2024): El Paso City Council voted today to allow the City Attorney’s Office to enter into settlement negotiations with Calderon.…
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The Changing Game: How Borderland athletes are interacting with NIL
EL PASO, Texas – They are the 3 letters that forever changed the landscape of college athletics, N.I.L. N.I.L. stands for name, image and likeness.…
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