DHS Secretary Mayorkas visits El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited El Paso Tuesday to meet with local officials and stakeholders.…
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Nationwide warrant issued for son accused of attacking mom with machete in Anthony
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony police have issued a nationwide warrant for Francisco Smith III. Smith is wanted for aggravated battery against…
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El Paso spa shut down for possible human trafficking to permanently close
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A settlement has been reached between the El Paso County Attorney’s Office and the owners of 9 Spa. The settlement means the…
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Overturned car at Loop 375 and Pan American
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s an overturned vehicle at Loop 375 and Pan American. According to the TXDot traffic system, there is one lane…
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Biden designates two new national monuments, including Castner Range
(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday officially designated a new national monument in Southern Nevada while speaking at a conservation…
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Students return to class at Canutillo High School after evacuating due to reports of fire
UPDATE 12:24 p.m.: Students have returned to class. There were reports of smoke coming from an HVAC unit, but according to a district spokesman, the…
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The Teacher Vacancy Task Force recommendations to help with the teacher shortage in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One year ago Governor Greg Abbot ordered a task force to look at the state’s teacher shortage problem at schools in…
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Cause of fire that injured three children, killed a dog in lower valley determined
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cause of a house fire that injured three children and killed a dog in the lower valley Friday has been determined. El…
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Silver Alert canceled for 80-year-old woman; found safe at Paso Del Norte Port of Entry
UPDATE 4:29 a.m.: El Paso police say 80-year-old Josephina Martinez has been found safe with the help of Customs and Border Protection. She was found…
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Outpouring of support following death of UTEP basketball legend Willie Cager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former UTEP men’s basketball player and 1966 national Champion Willie Cager died Sunday. Following his death, heartfelt…
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Two 14-year-olds in custody following multiple morning robberies across El Paso
UPDATE (2:58 p.m.) – Police said two 14-year-olds are in custody for the crime spree after allegedly threatening the clerks of both Circle K stores…
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Anthony police say son stabbed mom with machete in incident that prompted Gadsden ISD “shelter in place”
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A mother received several stab wounds from her son Monday morning, an incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order,…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Alternatives for revitalizing the Duranguito neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, host Saul Saenz looks at two alternatives for revitalizing the Duranguito neighborhood in Downtown El…
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Paso del Sur organization speaking before the El Paso County commissioners about Duranguito restoration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Representatives from the Paso del Sur organization are presenting to County Commissioners Monday morning about restoring and…
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Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers
(CNN) — Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs, CEO Andy Jassy announced Monday in a memo to staff. The latest cuts come after the company announced…
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“Shelter in place” lifted at 7 feeder schools and district facility in Gadsden High School feeder pattern
UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: A district spokesperson says the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s has lifted the “shelter in place” status for all GISD schools. All…
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Motorcycle crash on I-10 near Lee Trevino causing delays on westbound lanes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash on the westbound lanes of I-10 near Lee Trevino caused two lanes to be closed, leading to delays for drivers. One…
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Kern Place residents outraged, in fear over increased violence in neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents of Kern Place are outraged after a second fearful night of waking up to gunshots in four months. “It was very…
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Grant funding EMT program and recruiting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – About thirty percent of workers in the United States are women. Efforts are underway to recruit more women into several…
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UTEP basketball legend Willie Cager dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Basketball announced the death of UTEP men’s basketball player and 1966 national champion Willie Cager. Cager was 81…
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El Paso Locomotive remain winless after falling 3-1 to Detroit City
UPDATE — The El Paso Locomotive are still looking for the first win of the season after losing all three of their opening games at home. The…
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Police: rumor that “H” symbol on abandoned vehicles will prevent towing is false
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may have noticed the letter “H” marked on cars seemingly abandoned on the sides of roads throughout the city. A rumor is…
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Mural depicting El Paso Boxing Hall of Famers to be no more
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the El Paso Boxing Hall of Fame grace a wall of the De Soto Hotel downtown. A reminder to the community of the…
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Two people stuck in sewer; El Paso fire crews responding
UPDATE: A special rescue at Billet Hill St. has been canceled by the El Paso Fire crews after no individuals were located in the are in need of…
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Three children injured in lower valley home fire; family pet dies, one adult not injured
UPDATE 6:03 a.m.: Fire officials say one child suffered second-degree burns, and two children suffered smoke inhalation. All three children were…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Unit catch fugitive wanted for child sex abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fugitive wanted on one count of continuous sexual assault of a child and six counts of aggravated assault of a child has…
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One man is dead after being hit by a vehicle in West El Paso
UPDATE 4:02 p.m: El Paso police say the pedestrian who was hit and killed Thursday night was not using a designated crosswalk. The still unidentified…
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El Paso leaders, survivors reflect on third anniversary of COVID pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three years after the first confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, El Pasoans are reflecting on the solemn anniversary. On…
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Suspenseful moments, Foster School of Medicine Students find out their residency assignments during Match Day 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Match Day a special day that every medical students look forward to. It is a momentous occasion the tips off the transition…
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin for alleged deportation of Ukrainian children
(CNN) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian…
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