Update: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says residents near the fire are now being evacuated. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews are responding to a massive fire in Far East El Paso Tuesday afternoon. The smoke can be seen from miles around, according to multiple ABC-7 viewers. The El Paso and Horizon Fire
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonalds is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with its 22nd Annual Triunfadores Awards Luncheon. “This prestigious event recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals from diverse fields who have left an indelible mark through their remarkable professional accomplishments and unwavering commitment to community service,” the organization stated in a recent news release
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Testimony in Moises Galvan’s murder trial restarted Tuesday with the testimony of David Ortega, best friend of the victim, RJ Franco. Ortega was with Franco the night he died, January 28, 2017. Ortega recounted the events of that night to the jury. He testified that Galvan walked up to him
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with NAMI El Paso for the annual NAMIwalks fundraiser. It’s happening October 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ascarate Park. ABC-7 is joining countless other teams to raise money to fund mental health support in El Paso. If you would like to support our team’s
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds of migrants are lining up next to Gate 28 on the Mexican side of the border barrier. According to reports in Juarez, more migrants arrive every day via train. Many of those migrants have gathered next to Juarez’s red “X”. They are waiting to turn themselves over to U.S. authorities.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is set to receive more than $9.8 million as part of a national opioid litigation settlement. The money will be paid by about a dozen companies that made, sold or distributed opioid painkillers. At its September 11, 2023 work session, City Council learned that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For those who lose a loved one to suicide, it can be difficult to find support. On the last Tuesday of each month, a Suicide Survivors’ Group meets with licensed counselors to support those touched by loss. The group is organized through the local mental health authority, Emergence Health Network.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, citizens across the United States are celebrating National Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to encouraging and facilitating voter registration. As the nation gears up for local elections and the 2024 presidential election, communities are coming together to emphasize the importance of participation in the democratic process. The El
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man was found guilty by a jury of sexually assaulting a minor multiple times over several years, according to a Las Cruces District Attorney spokeswoman. The D.A.’s office says Pedro Orrantia was found guilty of two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (a Second
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – – The iconic Star on the Mountain has temporarily gone dark to undergo renovations which started September 12th. The El Paso Chamber officials said this project is funded by the El Paso Chamber Foundation and the El Paso Chamber. This transformation will upgrade the infrastructure to be more energy-efficient and technologically
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UPDATE: The City of El Paso sent a statement to ABC-7 Monday, saying: “As the City advised the public last week, we are seeing another migrant surge in our region and across the nation’s borders. Over the last seven days the region has seen a spike in encounters at the border averaging over 1,200 per
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The second murder trial of an El Paso man accused of shooting another man to death outside of an East El Paso bar in 2017, began Monday morning at 9 a.m. in the 168th District Court. Moises Galvan, who was 19 at the time, was arrested at the scene, which
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Democratic Representative Gabe Vasquez announced his re-election campaign Saturday. He hopes to win again in New Mexico’s Southern Congressional District. For the second time, Vasquez is hitting the campaign trail. He held campaign events throughout the Interstate 25 corridor traveling south on Saturday. He rallied at the Mesilla Plaza. He picked Sept. 16 because
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sound of gunshots, followed by a car speeding away, is what many in a Far East El Paso neighborhood woke up to early Sunday morning. Soon after, they would learn that a 19-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured as a result. “It was horrible. I heard the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Lincoln Park Conservation Committee holds “Lincoln Park Day” event Sunday. It’s taking place from 11 am to 5 pm at Lincoln Park, located at 4001 Durazno Ave. The committee is celebrating Indigenous – Mexican American – Chicano culture, history and traditions. This year’s event will include Ballet Folklorico, Danza
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Autism Society of El Paso is set to hold their annual Self-Care Fiesta Saturday. The society said it will have different stations to help promote some self-care fun. There will be a Yoga Station, Breathing Station, art and games. It’s taking place from 10 AM to 5 PM at Autism Society
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Pasoans are starting to see more migrants crossing the border into their community, some are pushing back against plans the city announced Friday. According to El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, preventing street releases is currently one of the city’s major goals, but he said it’s not going to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are investigating a crash that happened in Northeast El Paso. The crash happened near the intersection of McCombs St. and Dyer St. shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday. First responders confirmed two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No other information is know at this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the El Paso Police Department said the motorcyclist who was involved in a crash Friday night has died. 47-year-old Reynaldo Rodriguez of Amarillo, TX was killed as a result. Police said he was traveling north on Yarbrough when he lost control and hit the center median curb. Rodriguez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso Community College (EPCC) some students faced unexpected financial challenges that threatened their educational pursuits. This national non-profit organization disbursed nearly $300,000 in emergency aid to over 500 EPCC students who were grappling with various financial hurdles. The application process for this vital aid was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has announced senators will vote on Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment at 9:30 a.m. Paxton been facing an impeachment trial because he is accused of misusing his office to help a friend and donor who was under federal investigation. 30 state senators will decide whether he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in El Paso’s lower valley Friday night. According to police, that crash took place near the intersection of Yarbrough Drive and San Jose Road. Investigators have not yet released information regarding the victim’s condition. We’re working
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(KVIA) — Albertsons is hosting a job fair in El Paso and Las Cruces Saturday, September 16, 2023. The grocery store chain is looking to hire some new employees. The job fair is happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all El Paso and Las Cruces store locations. Hiring managers will be onsite to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jury selection started Friday in the murder trial of Moises Galvan, the man accused of killing R.J. Franco outside an East El Paso bar more than six years ago. The trial is scheduled to start Monday. Galvan claims that he shot Franco in self-defense. This is Galvan’s second murder trial.
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(ABC) — A son of the notorious drug lord known as El Chapo arrived in the United States on Friday following his extradition from Mexico to face drug trafficking charges, according to sources. Ovidio Guzman Lopez, 33, was charged in April with two dozen others as part of a crackdown targeting a global drug trafficking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department water rescue teams are trying to get a body out of a water retaining pond in the Lower Valley. This is happening near Alameda and Cadwallader. Fire officials have reported one death. They have not reported any injuries. We have a crew at the scene and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A bicyclist is seriously injured after a collision with a car in East El Paso Friday afternoon. Emergency crews rushed the bicyclist to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Special Traffic Investigators are taking over the investigation. Officials confirm that a single car and a bicycle were involved in the collision.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastwood High School’s Trooper Band announced that they are hosting their annual fundraiser for the benefit of 17-year-old Daniel Esparza’s family Friday. A Bowie Bear band member, Esparza died Sunday after collapsing at his school’s home football game last week, against the Eastwood Troopers. Esparza was the drum major for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Customs and Border Protection is shutting down cargo processing at the Bridge of the Americas starting Monday, September 18, 2023. A spokesperson says that temporary suspension will allow officers to help Border Patrol process incoming migrants. The officers will be dispatched to areas between ports of entry where migrants are
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez is experiencing a decrease in its migrant numbers as more leave for their appointments with U.S. authorities. ABC-7 spoke with the director of the Juarez Human Rights Department who said currently, migrant shelters in the city are working at between 70% and 80% capacity. According to the
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