Where to celebrate the US’ 250th birthday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people in the U.S. are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday Saturday. In the Borderland, there…
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Team USA fans show unity watching Round of 32 victory at Cleveland Square Park watch party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World…
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El Paso ISD unanimously votes to take applications to fill 2 board seats
UPDATE (6:15 p.m.) — EPISD’s board unanimously voted to accept applications from community members to fill vacancies. Board members Jack Loveridge,…
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More than 57 pounds of methamphetamine seized, hidden in SUV at Paso Del Norte bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of…
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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into wall near El Paso airport
UPDATE (3:10 p.m.) — El Paso Police said 21-year-old Steven Zamora died in the crash near Airway Boulevard and Boeing Drive. He was a Fort Bliss…
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La Tuna prison in Anthony, Texas, to close
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) said it will close several facilities, including…
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New runaway ramp opens on Loop 375 West on Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation…
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4th suspect in Young Park mass shooting in court
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The trial for the last of the four teens accused of a mass shooting that left three dead began Wednesday…
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Rock band WAR to perform at Las Cruces Rio Grande Theatre September
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — In 1972, rock band WAR sang, “We met down on the border of the Rio Grande.” In September, the group will perform two shows…
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ABC-7 to speak with brother of victim of deadly hit-and-run linked to former New Mexico GOP treasurer
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The family of a Andrew Brown, who died in an alleged hit-and-run, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the former…
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Family files wrongful death lawsuit in fatal Las Cruces hit-and-run involving former New Mexico GOP treasurer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, the former treasurer for the…
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El Paso nonprofit receives $200K grant for digital health literacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more health information is stored online, an El Paso nonprofit received a $200,000 grant Tuesday to create a lesson plan…
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UTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape.…
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Former soldier found guilty of stealing more than $1 million of MREs from Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal jury convicted a former soldier in El Paso for stealing more than 200 pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from…
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Good Vibes Only: UTEP Dinner Theatre rocks audiences this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The…
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Crews knock down Central El Paso building fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Crews have knocked down a large fire in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7…
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Sun Bowl Association names new president, thanks volunteers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub…
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Recycling plant fire sends plumes of smoke into sky
UPDATE (6:01 p.m.) — Officials said military personnel activated an emergency response plan and firefighters have been working to control the fire…
Continue Reading El Paso continues free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown for Mexico, Team USA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico…
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Las Cruces historic preservation chair honored with state award
LAS CRUCES, N.M (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces recently recognized the Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Jerry Wallace for receiving the…
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2 dead, 4 injured after crash on I-10 East past Clint
UPDATE (3:02 p.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 78-year-old man and 67-year-old woman died after Monday’s crash. A preliminary…
Continue Reading Bond request denied for former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer charged in deadly Las Cruces hit-and-run
UPDATE (June 30) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, alleging she was speeding when she fatally…
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Man’s body found in Canutillo, no foul play suspected: Police
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it found a man’s body in Canutillo Monday. EPPD’s Crimes Against Persons Unit went to…
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Average person to spend almost $100 on 4th of July food, NRF says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated food will take the biggest bite out of consumers’ budgets during this year’s…
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20-year-old man’s body pulled from Lower Valley canal
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the body as 20-year-old Cristian Yamil Bernal Mejia. EPPD said authorities are still…
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Fire damages Las Cruces home on Big Springs Street
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a Las Cruces home Saturday morning, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. According to LCFD, just…
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Anthony Police Department announces the death of one of its detectives
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Anthony Police Department in New Mexico announced on a social media post Sunday the death of Detective Lucas Allen.…
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Texas Board of Education votes to approve requiring public schools to study Bible stories
After months of built up discussion and debate, the Texas State Board of Education has approved a new proposal that will establish lists of required…
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TxDOT Rolls Out Sobriety Awareness Truck
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Most drivers do not mean to harm anyone, but last year, impaired driving led to 1,254 deaths on Texas roads. In 2025, El Paso…
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Meta will hire a community development regional manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta will be hiring a community development regional manager for El Paso, according to a Meta official. According to Meta,…
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