Woman acquitted of murder ‘overwhelmed’ by verdict, attorney says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the defense attorneys for a woman acquitted of murder in the death of her U.S. Army Captain boyfriend opens up about…
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El Paso game developer finds home, inspiration in the Sun City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso video game developer Xalavier Nelson Jr. has released a video game for PC and XBOX players titled “El Paso,…
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Industry on the border continues to be affected by assaults and hijacks on truck drivers in Mexico
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Truck drivers in Mexico went on strike several times in February raising their voices to have more safety and security at…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates for District 77 and County Attorney are letting voters know, why they’re the best choice
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic candidates running for District 77 and County Attorney sat down with ABC-7 before Super Tuesday, March, 5th.…
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El Paso City Rep. Hernandez claims she didn’t lie when she said she was the only one who used her gas card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Rep. Cassandra Hernandez accused ABC-7 of taking her out of context when we aired her response to a question…
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Army veteran’s legacy memorialized in Fort Bliss statue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can’t miss it when entering Fort Bliss and it’s one of the last things you see leaving. The bronze, three thousand pound…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An Army retiree’s commitment to serve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, the focus of the Army Emergency Relief, also known as AER, is to assist soldiers and their families in times of…
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Borderland Crimes Podcast 20: Keeping a Killer Incarcerated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jennifer Ann Crecente, 18, was a high school senior and preparing to graduate with honors. On Feb. 15, 2006, she was shot to…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates share concerns in the nomination race for El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday’s edition of ABC-7 Xtra, four candidates running to be the nominee shared their concerns under staffing,…
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Serving with pride: LGBTQ airman reflects on time in Air Force
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Staff Sergeant Cesar Lopez was worried about the treatment he would receive as a gay man in the Air Force. His fear…
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Witness describes seeing LCPD officer stabbed, killed
WARNING: The following article contains graphic details. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to a man who showed up moments after the deadly…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Three candidates are vying for the democratic nomination in the El Paso district attorney race
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle sat down with three democratic candidates eyeing the democratic…
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Divorce case cloaked: Case touches two political campaigns
Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to include a response from Judge Marlene Gonzalez to ABC-7’s inquiry regarding redaction vs. sealing of…
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El Paso woman shares story of finding herself in between a law enforcement pursuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with Nicole Davis, a woman spoke on her experience being stuck by a vehicle being pursued by Texas Department of…
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Inside Chihuahua’s tech program to combat crime across the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — As violent crime spikes in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua’s state authorities are employing innovative technology to…
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ABC-7 Xtra: UTEP on the rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, host Paul Cicala discusses UTEP’s rise, as it is named the best cost value university in…
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Bobby Dibler overcame tragedy en route to basketball hall of fame nomination
EL PASO, Texas – Basketball is played by following a set of rules, and Bobby Dibler’s job was to enforce those rules. Dibler is one of the…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle examines the problem of dating violence during Teen Dating Violence…
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AI & Mental Health: Doctor develops app aimed at health support, including mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Artificial Intelligence is rapidly gaining ground in a number of industries globally — and health care is no exception.…
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Borderland Crimes Podcast 19: “I want my mother’s story known” – The murder of Mary Corral
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maria Luisa Corral was found dead on April 29, 2005. The 20-year-old had been beaten and strangled; her lifeless…
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Doña Ana County leaders help residents find mental healthcare options following Crisis Triage Center closing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center has closed its doors, leading to questions on where care can be accessed.…
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Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center closes its doors, leaving patients with few options
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center is closing after just two and a half years. Officials said the closure is…
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‘Too good for this world’ – Family remembers Angelica Mata, a soldier lost to suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelica Mata was more than a soldier — she was a mother, sister, friend and a poet. On January 19th, she chose to end…
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City of Juárez to make improvements on dozens of parks across town
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Public Works Department is set to improve some iconic, historic parks soon. In a news conference, Juárez…
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Teens, parents & mental health experts gather for talk on support in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health affects all ages and can impact on all relationships — that’s why Emergence Health and El Paso Matters have…
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Holloman airman recognized for saving five lives while off duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Airman Garret Glore is humble and reserved. He works out up to five hours a day to be ready for anything. “Personally I…
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Paving the Way: Tony Sanchez becomes first Hispanic head football coach at NMSU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Football program broke barriers last season – advancing to the Conference USA title game their…
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VA provides free emergency suicide support to 50K, El Paso offers help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Right now, a veteran in crisis can walk into any health care facility for suicide support anywhere in the country at no…
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ABC-7 Xtra: CRRUA water issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this week’s Sunday edition of ABC-7 Xtra, host Saul Saenz spoke to a southern New Mexico resident who says she has been…
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