EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Its one of the federal law enforcement agencies that Borderland residents likely have the most contact with every day. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is charged with both securing the border and making sure lawful trade, travel and transit of goods can continue. Their mission covers all the international bridges and
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino recently underwent a months-long renovation costing approximately $2 million; it never closed its doors and is now ready to welcome both regular and, perhaps, new patrons. ABC-7 spoke with the casino’s president and general counsel, Fred Heinrich, who has been with the organization since 2015.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. A local company that provides inclusive employment opportunities, changing lives in the process at Fort Bliss. Fort Bliss employees with disabilities are key in mission support roles. Rusty Burns is thankful for his job. He’s a production control clerk with cerebral palsy, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A probationary officer was arrested for official oppression, the El Paso Police Department said Friday. Twenty-three-year-old Jorge Andres Minjares was an eight-month probationary officer, EPPD said. Jorge Andres Minjares’ mugshot.(Courtesy: EPPD) EPPD’s Special Investigations Unit said an investigation stemmed from an incident where Minjares allegedly responded to a call for
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UPDATE (1:11 PM) — The City of Sunland Park says Saturday, City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante, PE, sent a letter to Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, Ph.D., asking for an investigation into why the City’s three General Obligation Bond questions were left off the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to a news
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 20 cases of New World screwworm were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the last month. Commissioner of Agriculture of Texas Sid Miller said American families should be the ones on the lookout. New World screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds or openings in living tissue.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes cold-like symptoms. Doctors say the similarity between symptoms can make it difficult to diagnose. RSV affects the nose, throat, lungs and respiratory track. The virus usually shows up during the fall and winter, along with other upper respiratory viruses. Cases peak in December and January.
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UPDATE (Oct. 30, 2026): El Paso ISD’s Board President Leah Hanany said the district made important strides in managing its money. Friday, district leaders addressed the Texas Comptroller’s performance review in a news conference. Hanany made it a point to emphasize that she believes the financial state of the district could soon be the best
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department Auto Theft Task Force is warning the public that filing a false police report is a crime. EPPD said it arrested two men in two separate investigations that resulted in false reports. Sunday, 64-year-old Jesus Armando Morales allegedly reported that his SUV was stolen from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man wanted out of El Paso for aggravated assault has been arrested in New Mexico, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities said 25-year-old George Gilbert Marez was wanted out of El Paso for offenses of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Thursday, the Southwest Investigative Fugitive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A social media trend is encouraging people to trespass and break into Adventure Zone, a closed local business, according to the El Paso Police Department. EPPD said it recently responded to four separate trespassing incidents at the property, leading to the following arrests: Incident One: Involved three adults and three
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Diocese of El Paso will host the 29th annual Bi-National Border Mass Saturday morning. Each year, the Bi-National Border Mass gathers the faithful of the dioceses of El Paso, LasCruces and Ciudad Juárez to pray together as one Church on the border. The Mass is open tothe public. This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local leaders are working to protect survivors of domestic violence. The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence, along with the El Paso County and District Attorney’s offices, released the first “Honoring El Paso Victims Report.” The report marks the first annual look at abuse across El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Fe Preparatory School held its annual Children’s Halloween Parade Friday morning. Students in pre-K through fifth grade visited the South El Paso Senior Center, the La Fe Central Clinic and the La Fe Child and Adolescent Wellness Center’s pediatric medical unit. “A lot of childhood joy is what happened
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) — Stroke survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members will come together this weekend for UMC’s first-ever Stroke Support Summit. The event is designed to provide education, inspiration, and recovery resources for those impacted by stroke. According to event organizers, the summit will feature expert-led educational sessions, patient testimonials, and information
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Republican incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott campaigned in El Paso Thursday afternoon, with just five days to go before the Nov. 3 election. Gov. Abbott’s arrival comes just one day after his Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa held multiple gatherings in El Paso. He’s seeking a fourth term as Texas governor.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA-tv) – For decades, the so-called “4% rule” has helped guide retirees on how much they can safely withdraw from their nest egg each year. But new findings discussed on KVIA’s “Smart Money” segment suggest that a more personalized approach could lead to better outcomes for today’s retirees. Brian Mirau of Mirau
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-In a recent segment on Bone and Joint Health, medical experts Dr. Ikechukwu Onyedika and Dr. Ogechika Alozie addressed the prevalence of joint pain and offered clear advice on when to seek professional help. Arthritis alone affects one in five American adults, and joint pain can seriously impact daily activities such as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—With positive anticipation, 17-year-old Kiana Tsutsui keeps working on university applications. The senior at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy is already enrolled in college-level courses while juggling numerous high school extracurricular activities. Instead of sleeping in, Tsutsui gets ready for a long day ahead, beginning with a 7:30 a.m. class.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Police arrested the former venue manager of the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces for allegedly serving alcohol to a 19-year-old woman and sexually assaulting a teenage girl. The Las Cruces Police Department said 33-year-old Christopher Lininger was arrested on Thursday. He has been charged with one second-degree felony count
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UPDATE (Oct. 30, 2026): TxDOT said all lanes reopened Thursday at 8:30 p.m. UPDATE (6:15 p.m.): Three people were hospitalized after Thursday’s crash. One has life-threatening injuries, according to the El Paso Fire Department. All lanes are now closed at Woodrow Bean/Transmountain East at Desert South Intersection, according to TxDOT. There’s no clearing time. CANUTILLO,
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UPDATE (5:27 p.m.): TxDOT cameras show the area cleared and traffic is flowing. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Drivers should avoid the intersection of Gateway North and Vulcan Avenue due to reports of flooding, police said Thursday. The El Paso Police Department said at 3:50 p.m., reports of flooding at the intersection came in. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Schneider Electric earned the Woody L. Hunt Excellence in Economic Development Award and celebrated with a ceremony on Thursday. A global leader in energy technology, Schneider Electric recently expanded its largest U.S. manufacturing campus in El Paso as part of a $700 million investment. The company has been in El
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UPDATE (Oct. 29, 2026): County officials met with affected residents during a community meeting Thursday. The El Paso County Public Works Department placed multiple roll-off dumpsters along neighborhood streets to help residents throw away debris. Crews said they removed water from public roads and are now removing water from people’s properties. Horizon resident Liz Rodriguez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he issued a state disaster declaration for El Paso County following heavy rainfall and flooding. Gov. Abbott said he issued the declaration to “ensure the full resources of the State of Texas are available to support local response and recovery.” “Texans affected by this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man who stole vehicles, sold land and mobile homes he didn’t own, and passed bad checks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, the 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the El Paso County Attorney’s Office jointly said. Thursday, officials said 31-year-old Alex Montoya pleaded guilty
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the accomplices’ correct ages. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to beating his former partner with a bat and robbery, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office said Kurtis Allan Dale admitted he intended to attack
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A girl under the age of 13 died from the flu, the City of El Paso said on Thursday. The City of El Paso Department of Public Health confirmed the first flu-related death of the respiratory season in El Paso. Officials said the girl didn’t have underlying health conditions. “We
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UPDATE (Oct. 29, 2026): Socorro ISD Board Trustee Ryan Reid Woodcraft has been officially charged with assault causing bodily injury, according to new court records. Woodcraft was arrested in July for allegedly choking a teenage boy and asking for narcotics at a party in June, records said. The new records said Woodcraft injured the teen
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Candidates for Texas’ governor scheduled campaign stops in El Paso with less than a week to go before Election Day. Wednesday, Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa spoke with El Pasoans as she runs to become the first democratic Texas governor since 1991. Hinojosa is set to have a rally at the
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