Wind, rain, and snow to impact the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team continues to alert the public about an incoming weather system that will bring large…
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Chamizal park in Juarez has 400 dying trees, 32 fell after last weekend’s storm
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The historic Chamizal park in Juarez suffered damage during Sunday’s strong winds, 32 trees fell down. The city’s…
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Former Las Cruces Deputy City Attorney to fill vacancy for third judicial district court in Las Cruces
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former Las Cruces Deputy City Attorney will fill the vacancy for the third judicial district court in Las Cruces,…
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Western Playland season opener on Saturday in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Saturday, Western Playland will open up for the first time after being bought out by Traders Village. For 60…
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Passengers on departing El Paso flight received airdrop message: ‘I have a bomb would like to share a photo’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A passenger on a flight leaving El Paso Friday airdropped a message reading “I have a bomb would like to share a photo” to…
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Gun safety instructor reacts to bystander stopping Cielo Vista shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are reacting to new details Friday of an armed bystander stopping the 16-year-old who shot and killed 17-year-old…
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Frazier takes Flight: Kilbourne’s Hole
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — About 15 miles northwest of the Doña Ana County International Jetport lies a rare geological feature. Kilbourne,…
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How is the Cielo Vista Mall Shooting impacting people’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday around 5 P.M., a shooting occurred at the Cielo Vista Mall, leaving one dead and three others injured. Multiple…
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20-year deported Vietnam Veteran to get access to earned benefits after years of waiting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 20-year deported Vietnam Combat Veteran will be crossing the Cordova Bridge to El Paso Monday to access his earned…
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El Paso International Airport expands non-stop flights to Long Beach, Orlando
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso travelers will soon be able to fly directly to Long Beach, California and Orlando, Florida with Southwest Airlines…
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It’s nearly Valentine’s Day! Here’s an inside look into an El Paso Florist shop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means you should be thinking of what you want to get for your loved…
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El Paso Veteran will run marathon in memory of brothers and sisters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Global War on Terror is the longest military conflict the United States has ever participated in. From 2001 to 2021,…
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El Paso City Council unanimously passes two programs to aid mental health crises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City council negotiated an agreement with Emergence Health Network for a crisis intervention team and agreed to…
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28 undocumented migrants found in El Paso stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 28 undocumented migrants were removed from an illegal stash house at Ascarate and Sambrano Tuesday morning, according to the…
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El Paso County pursuing efforts for mental health court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mental health court will be pursued after the El Paso County Commissioners’ Court unanimously supported the efforts for…
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El Paso residents notice more work done at a portion of Doniphan Drive
UPDATE – The construction of these raised medians are meant to increase safety on the roads at bi-directional turn lanes, according to TXDOT. The…
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Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour on the way to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, February 4, Tuff Hedeman, one of the world’s most famous bull riders – will be bringing his tour to the…
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Who is Punxsutawney Phil, and how accurate is he when it comes to forecasting weather for the Borderland?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every February 2, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates Groundhog Day by seeing if their beloved Phil- a groundhog, and…
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Teenager suffers serious injuries in an aggravated assault in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE – The El Paso Police Department has released new details regarding Saturday morning’s assault. A 15-year-old was taken to the hospital with…
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How will the snow in the Rockies impact the Borderland?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent snows have ravished the Rockies over the past several weeks. Looking at maps provided by the USDA, nearly the entire…
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Two El Paso chefs are semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
EL PASO, Texas — Two local borderland chefs are semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Awards. The James Beard Foundation recognizes talent in…
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center hosts bone marrow drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — William Beaumont Army Medical Center wants you to consider becoming a bone marrow donor. The process differs from donating…
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El Paso’s UMC could soon serve more patients
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans could soon see expanded health care services at University Medical Center. ABC 7 has learned UMC is in the…
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NFL fans from El Paso watch Cowboys-Bucs wild card game at local bar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso NFL fans are watching Monday’s Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at The District…
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El Paso Pro Musica Festival continues to bring live music to all
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Pro Musica is an organization that strives to bring professionally played music to audiences of all kinds. Happening…
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El Paso Mayor wanted President Biden to see migrant crisis ‘through my eyes’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday lasted more than an hour than initially scheduled in part because of an…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection change of command ceremony in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico– Happening today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will hold a formal change of command ceremony at Santa Teresa High…
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ICE distributes cell phones to undocumented migrants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cell phones have been distributed to undocumented migrants as a part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Alternatives…
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City: Reports of organized gangs operating near migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Deputy City Manager Mario D’Agostino confirmed Thursday that the City is getting reports of organized gangs in areas where migrants…
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El Paso Electric closes down all walk-in locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soon, El Pasoans and Las Crucens will no longer be able to pay their electric bills in person. El Paso Electric has decided…
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