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Winds, dust storms hit Borderland

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is experiencing more frequent dust storms than usual this season, with meteorologists pointing to dry conditions and human activity as key factors. Last year’s monsoon rainfall was below normal, and low winter precipitation has contributed to a strong drought. National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Hefner says agricultural activity

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Pony found wandering Juarez streets

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the Juarez Municipal Government says that Civil Protection Department personnel recovered a pony found wandering near the intersection of Plutarco Elías Calles and Henry Dunant avenues. Civil Protection took the pony to a fire station, where it was then handed over to the Animal Care and Welfare

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ABC-7 at 4: Animal Assisted Therapy

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- ABC-7  continues our commitment to passing on vital information about mental health, as part of our “Be Mindful” initiative. Today, we discussed animal assisted therapy. This type of therapy is when animals are used in goal directed treatment sessions. These goals can be physical, mental, emotional or social. Robert Rivas Jr. talks about the

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Weekend fun at Rio Grande ranch

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re looking for a unique way to spend the weekend, the Rio Grande Valley Ranch in Canutillo has plenty to offer—from go-kart racing to animal encounters and even a 3,000-pound bull named Fernando. Families and thrill-seekers alike can enjoy outdoor activities like horseback riding, goat feeding, and off-road adventures.

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Border Patrol welcomes first foal

SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector welcomed the birth of a new horse named Dolly. She is the first foal ever born to a horse patrol detachment. Dolly’s mother, Juanita, gave birth to her on March 9, 2025 at the Sierra Blanca Station. “Dolly’s arrival represents a significant milestone in the

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ABC-7 Listens: Reaction to story in Yucatan Peninsula on Americans living in Mexico & reactions to Trump’s tariffs

MERIDA, YUCATAN MEXICO- (KVIA) – Tonight’s ABC-7’s Listens deals with e-mail and social media reactions to KVIA story from Yucatan Peninsula & how Americans living in Mexico are reacting to tariffs that’ll affect -them- and their neighbors in Mexico. Tune in to ABC-7 at 10 pm tonight to see the ABC-7 Listen’s segment. ———– Scores

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