El Paso drivers urged to stay alert as temperatures drop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–With cooler temperatures expected across the Borderland, drivers are being urged to prepare for potentially icy road…
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TSA rolling out ConfirmID February 1 for those without Real ID
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For air travelers without a Real ID, you will have to pay extra at the airport — including at El Paso…
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Borderland animal shelters stress responsible pet ownership as influx continues
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The start of the new year is statistically a busy time for local animal shelters. Following the New Year’s celebrations,…
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El Paso doctor pays $200,000 to settle drug, fraud allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the…
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Struggling to lose weight? Doctor explains why fitness isn’t enough
Many people trying to get in shape this new year have already quit, but if you’re still working out, here’s you why you probably won’t see progress…
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Eastlake High student accused of injuring classmate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Eastlake High School student is accused of injuring a classmate. The principal informed parents that one of the student…
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Parkland High student arrested for allegedly assaulting a teacher
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Parkland High School student was arrested after officials say he or she allegedly assaulted a teacher. Ysleta Independent…
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City of El Paso updates animal ordinance to expand dog safety classifications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously approved amendments to Title 7 of the El Paso Municipal Code, updating animal regulations…
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn visiting El Paso today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn is visiting El Paso today to meet with small business owners and employees. He is expected to speak…
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El Paso Black Hall of Fame to celebrate excellence, legacy, and impact in the community
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Mark your calendars: on Saturday, February 7th, at the Starlight Event Center, the El Paso Black Hall of Fame will host its…
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FBI El Paso on Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and now prevention month in Texas as declared by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month. FBI El…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger honoring MLK with day of service
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is hosting a special day of service today, by inviting community members to honor Dr. Martin Luther King…
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El Paso teen selected for prestigious U.S. Senate youth program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso ISD high school student is headed to Washington, D.C., after being selected for a prestigious national program…
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El Paso Electric proposes $473 million gas plant to power Meta data center operations
The utility must secure state regulatory permission before moving forward with the Meta-backed power plant. by Elida S. Perez January 18, 2026 EL…
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El Paso County Sheriff explains Senate Bill 8 ICE agreement at community town hall meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte met with residents Saturday to explain how his office will comply with a new…
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EL PASO, Texas– El Paso leaders and civil rights groups gathered outside the county courthouse today to call attention to what they described as…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – El Paso Water main break repairs, rate increases, and what comes next
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…
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New Details: Radio host Buzz Adams arrested for DWI
Update (January 16, 2026): ABC-7 has obtained the court documents detailing radio host Buzz Adams’ arrest. Buzz Adams’ legal name is Michael Witt.…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In celebration of the country’s 250th birthday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated a truck-load of food…
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El Paso native Amanda Ekery nominated for first Grammy for album rooted in border history
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Amanda Ekery is preparing to attend her first Grammy Awards after earning a nomination in the Best Album…
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ABC-7 at 4: 2025 Year Heathcare Year in Review
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 2025 healthcare year was marked by major federal cuts to coverage, rising costs, and significant industry shifts. Yet we…
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El Paso expands rabies prevention efforts through new wildlife vaccination partnership
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Texas Department of State Health Services is expanding rabies prevention efforts in the El Paso area by partnering with…
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Experts warn proposed credit card rate cap could hurt low-income borrowers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to LendingTree, the average interest rate on credit cards is now nearly 24%. Last week, President Trump said on…
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UTEP celebrates opening of $110 million Texas Western Hall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP will celebrate the opening of the new Texas Western Hall this week. The $110 building is located adjacent to the…
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Boil water notice lifted for Northeast, Central El Paso
Update (January 15, 2026): El Paso Water is rescinding the boil water notice. The notice has been in place for Northeast El Paso and parts of Central…
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8 more New World screwworm cases reported in Mexico near border with Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger getting 10,000 dozen eggs from price-gouging settlement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is getting 10,000 eggs as part of a…
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Preparing for the 7th annual Run Internacional 10K
This weekend, runners will go through two cities and two countries for the 7th annual Run Internacional, uniting people all over the world for the…
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Woman escorted out of PSB meeting charged
Update (January 16, 2026): El Paso Water is addressing the arrest of Natasha Acevedo, who is accused of disrupting a Public Service Board meeting…
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Bald eagle being treated at El Paso Zoo dies of suspected lead exposure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo announced today that the bald eagles it was caring for died. “Despite more than a week of intensive…
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