EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A lifelong Catholic woman tells ABC-7 she requested a Mass prayer for Charlie Kirk, but she says two churches declined her request. The woman wanted to remain anonymous. The woman told ABC-7 she attended Mass at St. Luke’s Catholic Church last weekend, but she was disappointed the priest did not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is being recognized on social media as the first city in the United States to build a citywide drone network. The post on X came from drone manufacturer DJI Enterprise. Together, El Paso Police, El Paso Fire, and the city’s aviation department have 22 DJU drone docks and
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College football is a brutal, high-impact sport that tests the physical and mental limits of young athletes. But what happens when you put on the pads at 59 years old? That’s exactly what Mike Flynt did in 2007 at Sul Ross State University. Now, his inspirational story is headed to movie theaters across the country
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As you drive through El Paso, it seems that on every major roadway, you’re seeing orange barrels. While most of us see it as an inconvenience, you have to look at the big picture that the work being done now, will benefit everyone in the future. How does TXDOT decide which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jesus and Angel Jasso started taekwondo when they were 13 years old during the pandemic. The twins originally started because their parents wanted them to use their energy outside the house. “My husband just said get in the car, all of us including me, he didn’t even tell me where
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EL PASO (KVIA) – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month with programs set all throughout the next 30 days at a number of hospitals and medical facilities. On Tuesday at the El Paso Children’s Hospital, staff, volunteers, parents, patients, law enforcementer and many more all too part in a special dance session in order to
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Thousands of dollars were raised on Labor Day as Special Olympics Texas hosted the 2nd annual “Unified Fore Joy ProAm” at El Paso’s TopGolf. As with any competition in the Special Olympics, it all began with the law enforcement torch run, as DPS officers Stehanie Fanelle and Karina Nanez escorted special athletes
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The first week of September marked the start of school for hundreds of children in Juárez, along with tens of thousands of others returning for the fall semester south of the border. This year, more children are expected to begin their early education in kindergarten and borderland schools, and parents are
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PUERTO RICO (KVIA) — While many spent the holidays unwrapping gifts and gathering with family, a group of compassionate dental students from the Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech Health El Paso chose to give back in a profound way: volunteering their services in Puerto Rico. It’s another feature story in the KVIA franchise of: People,
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EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– On Thursday night, El Paso water says nearly an inch of rain fell in some parts of El Paso’s westside. Roads flooded quickly, particularly on Mesa near Montecillo. A spokesperson with El Paso Water said quote: “During monsoon, collaboration is key between El Paso Water and the Texas Department of Transportation in
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some families are feeling hopeful after conditions have improved at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa. Many prominent El Paso figures are buried here, including Don Haskins and Abraham Chavez. Back in June, loved ones were frustrated and seeking answers to what they called the declining state
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Villa Maria is a transitional shelter that helps women go from crisis to self-sufficiency through their holistic program that addresses mental, emotional and spiritual needs. For women like Margarita Sosa, Villa Maria isn’t just a shelter, it’s a sanctuary.”When I came here, I was really, really down,” she says. “I was very hurt. I felt unloved,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recently, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk and Reyes Mata III from our news partners at El Paso Inc. sat down with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson to discuss his first eight months in office. The interview covered a range of topics to include questions about his campaign promises, what has worked,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hormone-free birth control pill for men is showing promise in early trials — and could mark a major shift in reproductive health. The pill, called YCT-529, is being developed by YourChoice Therapeutics. Unlike traditional methods, it doesn’t use hormones. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke spoke with YourChoice CEO, Akash Bakshi, who
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EL PASO (KVIA) – The Plaza Hotel is inviting the public to save the evening of Tuesday, August 26th as part of National Dog Day, when they will host an elevated “Yappy Hour” from 5-7pm. The Paws & Pour Social at La Perla, the 17-floor contemporary rooftop bar, will include a variety of food and beverage offerings
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most home buyers who are new to the market are not aware of the programs available to help make their dreams of owning their own home possible. The programs address many of the hurdles faced by young families, first time home buyers and those looking to go from being a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week on ABC-7 Xtra, Sunday Edition, ABC-7 Sports Director Adrian Ochoa sat down with UTEP’s head football coach and athletic director to talk the start of the college football season. ABC-7 extended to NMSU’s head football coach and interim athletic director as well, but they declined. Watch our interview
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)— Improvements continue at Memory Gardens of the Valley following a weeks-long investigation by ABC-7. In June, ABC-7 spoke with several family members who expressed frustration about the deteriorating conditions at the cemetery, including dead grass, dying trees and sunken tombstones. “It used to be lush. The grass was gorgeous. Now
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UPDATE: ABC-7 received a statement from the City of El Paso regarding this lawsuit and the decision made by a federal judge. “The City of El Paso respects the court’s ruling in the lawsuit filed by Mr. Daniel Villegas. While some claims were dismissed, others remain and will proceed as directed by the court. Because
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7, in collaboration with El Paso Inc., sat down for an interview with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson to catch up with the business-man-turned-politician about his first eight months in office. ABC-7 and El Paso Inc. interview El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson Watch the full interview with Mayor Johnson in
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TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) — Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a 90-day extension for the existing 25% tariffs already in for exports to the US. After that period, the tariffs are expected to go up to 30%. One of Mexico’s most beloved exports, tequila, will not be immune
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TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) — Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a 90-day extension for the existing 25% tariffs already in for exports to the US. After that period, the tariffs are expected to go up to 30%. One of Mexico’s most beloved exports, tequila, will not be immune
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Working parents in the borderland have struggled to find affordable, quality child care for years. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, we’ll explore various programs and initiatives that are helping parents. Workforce Solutions Borderplex has re-opened a program called Care Force that helps parents find an approved provider and access funding to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– 49-year-old Suzano Carrillo Jr has suffered from kidney disease for 10 years. With his kidney only functioning at 8%, Suzano was in desperate need of a transplant. Not wanting his father to suffer anymore, Isaiah Carrillo decided to donate his kidney to give his father another chance at life. “Just this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fall semesters at UTEP and NMSU are fast approaching. NMSU begins the fall semester on Wednesday, August 20, while students at UTEP will start the fall semester on Monday, August 25. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson and NMSU President Dr. Valerio Ferme will reveal what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted this week to not name an interim replacement for outgoing Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon. Calderon’s last day in office was last Friday after announcing his retirement last month. District 2 City Rep. Josh Acevedo put forth a discussion and motion during the city council
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Jesus and Angel Jasso are twins. They turn 18 this upcoming October, and they are both national champions in taekwondo. But they share a special bond outside of being twins. Jesus was born hard of hearing, not fully deaf, but enough to use hearing aids and communicate through
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EL PASO, Texas — It’s a place where memories were made, and for many in the Borderland, it’s a symbol of childhood. Western Playland is celebrating 65 years of fun, laughter, and family tradition. From first dates to first jobs, the amusement park has become a nostalgic landmark for generations across the region. The park
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We’re continuing to go through new video and documents just released by Las Cruces Police — all connected to the deadly mass shooting at Young Park back in March. ABC-7 obtained this material through an open records request. You may remember, back in May, we showed you video of law enforcement preparing to raid a
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