Border wall construction projects aim to deter further illegal crossings
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security approved several projects for the border wall, specifically in the El Paso…
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Good Vibes Only: El Paso woman competes in Special Olympics in Italy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 22-year-old from El Paso traveled to Turin, Italy, in March for the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Karla Alvarez…
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UTEP hosts annual 9/11 stair climb, honoring fallen first responders
The El Paso community is honoring the fallen from the 9/11 terrorist attack with their annual 9/11 stair climb memorial. Nearly 2,000 people are…
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ABC-7 at 4: Horizon City Winefest
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)– September 2nd, 2025 – Get ready to raise your glasses! The 7th Annual Horizon City Wine Festival returns to Horizon City…
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ABC-7 at 4: EPCC announced Esports as its new athletic program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso Community College will participate in activities and competitions with more than 200 other institutions across the…
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Mesilla Valley residents urged to sign up for emergency alert app
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority and the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management are urging all residents to sign up for…
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Family of El Paso man who died after being tased by police to file lawsuit seeking accountability
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelica Lujan, the mother of Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez, the 30-year-old man who died after a confrontation with police…
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Federal agencies arrest 35 migrants, smugglers in human smuggling scheme
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted on her X account over the weekend the arrest of 33 migrants and two…
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ABC-7 at 4: 1-10 Widening West Project Update
TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright joins us with an update on the I-10 widening West Project which has been underway in northwest El Paso for just over three…
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Mexican Consulate in El Paso expanding legal assistance for nationals and citizens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico’s consulates in the United States continue to provide the Mexican community with information and practical…
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ABC-7 at 4: Coats for Kids to offer warm coats to children this winter through donations
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Coats for Kids program in Las Cruces has helped keep local children warm through the support of our community. This year,…
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ABC-7 completes FBI special agent fitness test
The FBI is recruiting, and ABC-7 joined the El Paso division to complete the required physical fitness test to see what it takes to join. Good…
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ABC-7 at 4: TexasWorks to host Ceremony for New Tuition-Free Adult Education and Career Program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Joint El Paso Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location:…
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Parents react to local cheer coach arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of parents are upset they were not notified earlier about a coach who is accused of recording the owners of the…
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Thousands of kids return to school in Juárez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The first week of September marked the start of school for hundreds of children in Juárez, along with tens of thousands…
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Nonprofit seeks El Paso volunteers to honor 9/11 heroes at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
Carry The Load is a nonprofit organization inviting the El Paso community to honor the lives lost on 9/11 by volunteering at the Fort Bliss National…
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ABC-7, Albertsons kick off Hunger Action Month campaign with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
September is Hunger Action Month, a nation-wide campaign. Every year, Albertsons raises funds at checkout to assist local food banks, including El…
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ABC-7 at 4:Smart Money: “Is Your Retirement Plan Ready?”
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The headlines just keep coming, market swings, economic shifts, and uncertainty around every corner. The question is: Is your…
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ABC-7 at 4: “Spot the Vape” Paso del Norte Health Foundation creates interactive game to educate the community
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- Audrey Garcia, Program Officer at Paso del Norte Health Foundation, and Kristen Ortega, Smokefree Project Coordinator at…
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Juárez Food Bank looking for binational donations
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Food Bank has been operating south of the city for several years now, under Mexico’s Food Bank network and…
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Sacred Neglect: Families continue to press for improvements at Santa Teresa cemetery
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some families are feeling hopeful after conditions have improved at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa.…
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Canutillo ISD bond program ready for construction
Canutillo Independent School District’s bond program is finally out of the design phase and ready to start construction for new schools. Last May,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Rebaño Chivas El Paso Hosts Grand Opening Celebration
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Rebaño Chivas El Paso announced the Grand Opening of its official academy headquarters in the Borderland. The academy…
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Plaza Hotel’s fun deal for your pets on Tuesday’s “National Dog Day”
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…
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Families raise concerns about cemetery conditions in Santa Teresa; improvements underway
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)— Improvements continue at Memory Gardens of the Valley following a weeks-long investigation by ABC-7. In June,…
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ABC-7 at 4: End of Summer Diaper “Blowout” Event!
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Qualifying participants can receive free diapers, wipes, and access to resources such as childbirth classes, birth support,…
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Police asking for help finding truck linked to fatal crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying a truck…
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Good Vibes Only: NMSU student with cerebral palsy inspires educators at Gadsden ISD
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA)– In a packed room full of educators, 28-year-old Arcelia “Arcy” Mendoza gave a message of inspiration and encouragement.…
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