EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico’s new multi-million dollar highway project is expected to strengthen the country’s economic ties with the U.S. The project is also the subject of the upcoming People, Places, and Paul report, airing Thursday, January 22, 2026, only on ABC-7 at 10. Experts are anticipating that, once completed, the project could
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video circulating on social media shows two migrants crossing the Rio Grande dressed as construction workers, along with three suspected human smugglers; this reportedly occurred on January 9. Once they crossed the river, they were seen walking toward the levee and then heading to one of the border wall
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EL PASO (KVIA) – More than a thousand Iraq war veterans and their families are gathering in El Paso this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Ramadi. The Battle of Ramadi was a turning point in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was relentless combat against insurgents in the middle of the city at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A major water main break in the middle of the night this past weekend lead to a more than rude awakening for an El Paso family – and tens of thousands of Central and Northeast residents were left with low or no water service and boil water orders in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to LendingTree, the average interest rate on credit cards is now nearly 24%. Last week, President Trump said on social media he wants a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, something he campaigned on. “Lenders use higher interest rates to help offset higher risk,” said Brian Mirau,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott joined ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke for an exclusive interview to discuss what comes next if he is elected to a fourth term and several issues impacting Borderland viewers.In the 10-minute exclusive, the topics included border security, the Texas economy, property taxes and current events.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Bea Martinez’s Special Report, Bond of Brothers, in the media player above.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What is the future of the Sun Bowl and the college football bowl game system overall – and could it be in jeopardy? An increasingly common phenomenon is top players with draft aspirations sitting out the end-of-season games that were seen in years past as a reward and capstone for teams
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– When news broke of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, Veronica Lam said her first reaction was disbelief. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “It didn’t seem real.” Once the initial shock wore off, Lam said the news brought relief. “It was a relief to see someone that has caused our country
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new way of talking about events, organizations and businesses – with a local touch. ABC-7 launched our new initiative “7 in the City” just eight months ago. You may have seen some of the reports from a familiar face on-air and on social media. So what goes into making it happen? Sunday
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three years ago, on January 1, 2023, an attack and prison riot at CERESO No. 3 in Juárez left 17 people dead (10 detention officers/guards and seven inmates) and 27 inmates who escaped from the prison in Ciudad Juárez. This week, the Chihuahua State Police Department (Secretaría de Seguridad Pública
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Skaters say broken and missing lights at Carolina Skatepark has made skating increasingly dangerous at night, forcing some to avoid a time of day they say is usually best for skating. Guillermo Arguelles, who regularly skates at the location, said poor visibility can turn even small obstacles into serious hazards. “If
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With high prices in the U.S. many shoppers from El Paso make the trip to Ciudad Juárez in hopes of saving money on their grocery list. Ofelia Lopez has lived in El Paso for 10 years but goes to Juárez to look for savings. She plans her trips to Juárez so
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Agua Prieta, Sonora -Mexico- (KVIA): A group of coaches & volunteers continue to give back to the borderland … especially during the holidays. That list includes boxing trainers and coaches from our border neighbors in Chihuahua, Mexico, and a gracious coach, who takes part in gift-giving for Christmas every year. You may remember Coach Jeff
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MEXICO CITY – (KVIA) – We had a number of people e-mail and post on social media in reaction to ABC-7 Anchor Paul Cicala’s report from Mexico City at the Basilica de Guadalupe. Simon wrote: “Gracias! Your coverage of the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe is very inspirational!” Felipe commented on social media: “Been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the year draws to a close, ABC-7 is taking a look back at the year that was. These past twelve months have certainly been eventful, to say the least. From the return of the Trump administration to the White House, to conflicts and major geopolitical developments around the world
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersDecember 18, 2025 Jacob Cintron, CEO of University Medical Center of El Paso, received a 14% pay raise this week, increasing his salary to $1,128,582. Cintron’s new compensation is retroactive to Oct. 1, the start of the 2026 fiscal year. The hospital’s seven-member board of managers voted 6-0 to approve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, Americans have been taught to call 911 in an emergency. But some El Paso residents say when they needed help, the system failed them. One woman said her emergency call was placed on hold. Another man said he waited hours for police who never arrived at the scene
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A lot has changed in El Paso and the Borderland over the last few decades, including how we report on it. Our news partners at El Paso Inc. are marking 30 years of focus on the business community and news currents of the region and beyond. The print and news
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua / EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican National Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) sent a letter/complaint to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) to oppose the removal of commercial cargo crossings from the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). The CEC is a trinational organization working in the United States, Mexico,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A political fight and new election maps in Texas are settled – for now. Republicans in the state have successfully secured newly redistricted congressional seats for the 2026 primaries and general election, following a contested special session that saw democrats leave the state in an ultimately only temporary bid to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Major utility companies serving the Borderland are considering raising their rates. El Paso Electric, El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service have all announced the intention to increase the cost of their services to local consumers across the board. None of it is a done deal just yet. Each must
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EL PASO, Texas – Jorge Martinez fell in love with the sport of football at an early age. He grew up playing the sport not in El Paso, but way up north in the state of Alaska. Martinez decided if he wanted to keep growing in the sport Texas was the place to be, so
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EL PASO, Texas – As the UTEP Miners prepare for their final game of the season, ABC-7 sits down for a one-on-one interview with UTEP head football coach Scotty Walden. The team will wrap up the season on the road Saturday against the Delaware Blue Hens. The Miners are currently 2-9 on the season, 1-6
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Open enrollment season for insurance and the Affordable Care Act marketplace is going on now, and ABC-7 is here to help answer your questions. Rapidly-approaching deadlines to secure coverage for next year are colliding with recent changes to federal subsidies. With millions across the country evaluating their healthcare options, many
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Every year, an estimated 69 million people around the world suffer a traumatic brain injury — most often caused by car accidents, falls, violence, or sports. That’s nearly one person every half second. These injuries strike without warning. They can happen to anyone—at any moment. Just ask Evan Folan. Many of you may remember Evan as
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EL PASO (KVIA) — The topic of this week’s ABC-7 Listens deals with reaction to the story that KVIA Anchor Paul Cicala did on the legacy of El Paso historian Leon Metz, & the hopes of the downtown library eventually being named after him. Vince, and ABC-7 viewer wrote: “Appropriately named if so,” while Kay
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The much-anticipated Sunset Amphitheater project is moving forward in northeast El Paso. Work is now officially underway on the 20-acre site where Cohen Stadium one stood. The groundbreaking ceremony this week is the culmination of a $31.5 million dollar incentive deal more than a year in the making. With the 12,500
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Records obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the City of El Paso has hired an outside attorney to investigate two complaints filed against now former Zoo Director Joe Montisano. That private investigation has been going on since July — well before Montisano was placed on paid administrative leave on September 22, records
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Twenty-three hotels in El Paso owe the city more than $2.4 million in delinquent hotel occupancy taxes, according to a recent city audit. Hotel guests pay the occupancy tax at checkout, and hotels are required to forward a portion of that revenue to the city. The funds help promote tourism and
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