EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Severe weekend storms damaged homes and displaced some West El Paso families. The El Paso Office of Emergency Management said the El Paso Community Foundation is accepting donations for affected families. OEM El Paso said families in the community along Bluff Creek Street, Dawnlight Lane and Crest Creek Lane saw
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The multi-hundred million dollar Downtown Deck Plaza project could reshape the landscape of the heart of El Paso – if the funding can be figured out with some important deadlines in mind. Recent major donations in the tens of millions have increased the total financial commitment to making it a reality.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Having a stroke can be a scary experience, which is why University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is providing a summit this weekend advocating for better outcomes for stroke survivors. UMC said the event is free and open to the public for a day of expert education. It will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of miles away, the Pacific Ocean is heating up, and the effects could reach all the way to the Borderland this winter. The phenomenon, known as El Niño, could become one of the strongest on record since 1950, raising hopes for increased precipitation in a region struggling with years
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the El Paso Police Department posted a statement regarding a social media post showing a “group of individuals in El Paso dressed in attire resembling.” EPPD Chief Peter Pacillas issued the following statement below: “The El Paso Police Department is aware of social media videos and reports of individuals,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A newly introduced temporary flight restriction stops unauthorized drones from flying within just more than a mile north of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of War, and Department of Homeland Security announced restrictions on drone activity up to 400 feet
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Commissioners Court is expected to tackle financial decisions regarding the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. However, commissioners voted to cancel the item. Commissioners were set to consider balancing a multi-million-dollar operating deficit, technology acquisition requests and grant applications. Financial presentations on the agenda show
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thirteen people face federal charges in El Paso for allegedly transporting stolen vehicles from the U.S. to Mexico, U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons announced Monday. Monday, Simmons hosted a press conference at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in El Paso to announce the charges. Officials from Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI and
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A murder-suicide that happened in Las Cruces Saturday is still under investigation, according to police. The Las Cruces Police Department said that around 8:30 a.m., officers went to a home on Calle Libertad. The shooting happened at a home in a neighborhood off Elks Drive. Police found a 30-year-old woman
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Floodwaters swept through a West El Paso neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving streets covered in debris and forcing residents to begin extensive cleanup efforts. The flooding left mud and rocks scattered across local properties, with floodwaters reaching waist height as residents attempted to clear a drain in the neighborhood. In response
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) says 48-year-old Kelli Pinnock is facing 5 charges of animal cruelty after officials found 72 exotic animals being transported in inhumane conditions. According to officials, on October 22, 2026, around 7:30 p.m., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies performed a traffic stop along I-10
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El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV) — The city is gearing up for its 9th annual Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival, set to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the heart of the Downtown Arts District. The beloved celebration honors the lives of those who have passed and the rich traditions that keep their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft and deceptive business practices, the El Paso Police Department said. EPPD’s Auto Theft Task Force arrested Saldana after receiving a report of a vehicle taken under the pretense of receiving mechanical repairs. Isaah Crashawn Saldana allegedly admitted to selling a vehicle
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Every day, 1,400 crashes occur on Texas roads, underscoring the urgent need for defensive driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), defensive driving habits can help prevent accidents and save lives. In 2025, Texas recorded more than 538,000 traffic crashes, resulting in nearly 4,000 fatalities—an average of 10 lives lost
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a physician from the University Medical Center of El Paso is encouraging men to learn their risk factors and talk with their doctors about screening options. Dr. Shailen Mhapsekar joined ABC-7 to discuss prostate cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. Prostate
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UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture on Friday announced a New World screwworm case has been detected in Hidalgo County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the case was found in cattle. Hidalgo County is west of Deming. Officials confirmed the infestation on Thursday. Officials established a 12.4-mile radius infested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss recently earned the historic recognition as the best garrison in the world and best installation in the Army. Colonel Michael Soyka reached another feat at Fort Bliss: the top recruiting installation. Achieving that level of recognition is not easy; it’s a combination of determination and focus. “I think
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Amigo Airsho has a lot of moving parts. One person is in charge of the airspace and focuses on safety above all: the air boss. Kellie Hudson joined the U.S. Air Force in 1996 and served for 20 years as the Air Force air traffic controller. Now, she’s an
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — La Union Maze said it’s closing Friday due to anticipated severe storms. The maze said tickets purchased for Friday can be used on another day. In the closure announcement, La Union said it will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team issued an ABC-7 First Alert for severe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County deputies arrested a 34-year-old man wanted for aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury. On Friday, deputies with the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct Three, learned about Ramiro Portillo Mendivil’s outstanding criminal warrant. His warrant was for aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury with a $50,000 bond. Ramiro Portillo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The UTEP Dinner Theatre opens its 2026–27 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street combining the tale of Sweeney Todd with live musical theatre and dining for a unique night out. The musical thriller marks the first time the production has been staged at the UTEP
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Academy of the Ysleta Independent School District will be renamed “The Academy.” Wednesday, YISD board members voted 6-1 for the name change. Board member Shane Haggerty was the only member to vote against the change. “I understand why we are changing the name of our school, but renaming
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials gathered Friday at the Bridge of the Americas to announce end-of-fiscal-year border security statistics. CBP, Border Patrol and CBP AMO officials highlighted an increase in drug and weapon interdictions alongside a sharp decrease in illegal border crossings across the El Paso Sector. Ray Provencio,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 11th El Paso Giving Day broke a record, according to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. Friday, PdNCF said on Oct. 15, El Paso raised $7,276,340 in support of 309 participating local nonprofits. During the campaign, PdNCF recorded 13,167 donations made to organizations specializing in a wide range of causes,
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Oracle, a developer in the Project Jupiter data center planned for Southern New Mexico, announced it awarded more than $994 million in contracts in New Mexico. A map shows where the $165 billion data center campus — dubbed “Project Jupiter” would be located in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. (Courtesy: Doña
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A water main strike led to a leak and outage in Anthony, Texas, Thursday, according to a town spokesperson. The Town of Anthony said at 4:15 p.m., a contractor, Gigabyte, struck a town water main while excavating. The strike led to a water leak reported from an OXXO gas station. By
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Animals waiting for their forever homes at animal shelters are getting extra love, attention and medical care. Pima Medical Institute has partnered with local animal shelters, including the Humane Society of El Paso, to provide vital medical care. “They take care of our animals while they have them here. And they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation visited the University of Texas at El Paso to discuss national efforts to “shore up” the mineral workforce. The DOE’s visit highlighted UTEP’s relaunch of its Mining Engineering program, which is now the only one of its kind
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The chairman of the El Paso County Republican Party, Michael Aboud, appears in a new comedy film releasing nationwide Friday. Aboud will appear in “Ali G: Who Iz I,” written and directed by actor Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen is known for playing the fictional character Borat and Ali G. Cohen
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott scheduled a campaign stop in El Paso just before Election Day. He’ll host a “Get-Out-the-Vote” event in Upper Valley El Paso next Thursday. Gov. Abbott is running for re-election against Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. According to an event flyer, Gov. Abbott will be at Rosa’s Cantina
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