EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition. It’s a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for the National Wildlife Federation. The 8-year-old campaigned around her neighborhood and raised funds to advance in the donation-based competition. The winner earns $20,000 and enjoys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed our daily lives and socialization patterns, but this is a new perspective. A global birthrate decline began in 2007 – the same year Apple introduced the iPhone. One study
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A search for a missing 7-year-old boy ended after a couple found him walking out of a deserted area in Las Cruces, according to police. On June 4, a 7-year-old boy with autism was reported missing late at night, the Las Cruces Police Department said. In a social media video,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a copy of a letter an El Paso Independent School District teacher received Tuesday. The letter mentions EPISD school board’s plan to cut 54 teacher positions following financial struggles. The letter said, “After careful consideration and extensive review of the District’s financial needs, the District has made the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County partnered with the city’s zoo to show off a new A.I.-powered tour kiosk Thursday. The kiosk is part of the county’s Tourist Kiosk Program, which aims to connect residents and visitors with local attractions, activities and historical sites, the county said. Right now, the county said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism investments. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually, according to the city. A short-term rental is usually a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condo rented to overnight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge recommended Public Utility Commission approval for El Paso Electric’s resiliency plan Wednesday with some changes. EPE filed the application in December 2025. It’s system resiliency plan initially requested $328 million from Texas regulators over the next three years to make the power grid stronger and more reliable. The
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds, if not thousands, of soccer fans in the border region will gather in homes, businesses, and restaurants in Juárez for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday. Ciudad Juárez sports bars and restaurants are known for hosting themed events. Thursday, Mexico’s World Cup debut is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 47-year-old man, they announced Wednesday. On June 6, the victim, Alberto Bustamante, died from assault injuries to his head after an assault May 18, according to the El Paso Police Department. After an investigation, police said Stefon Anthony Bonito
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sarah Zambrano is the epitome of strength and determination. She’s a crossfit competitor, a runner, and a mother of two. What you can’t see on the surface is how much she’s dealing with on the inside. She has been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and lives with chronic, debilitating pain.
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UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing Josue Urrutia yelling at students and failing to stop or report him. Documents alleged that on May 5, Flores failed to report Josue Urrutia, who allegedly grabbed a student and yelled in his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — St. Pius X Catholic Parish announced the closure of St. Pius X Catholic School Wednesday. The parish said the school’s enrollment fell since the COVID-19 pandemic and caused financial challenges. According to parish leaders, current and estimated enrollment numbers indicate an annual operating deficit totaling more than $300,000. Keeping the
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by Elida S. Perez The Texas 8th Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that the city of El Paso’s environmental franchise fee tacked on to residential water bills is an illegal tax. The court ruling Tuesday creates the possibility that the city could have to refund tens of millions of dollars collected since
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso remains under an ABC-7 First Alert for triple-digit temperatures ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team is tracking throughout this week. The borderland is no stranger to the summer heat, with some playgrounds the one at Crestmont Park having covers over them to limit sun exposure. Earlier today one El Pasoan in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Five recent University of Texas at El Paso graduates have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Wednesday, UTEP named the five alumni that now have the opportunity to teach and research around the world. The Fulbright Program gives fellowships for research, teaching and graduate studies in more than
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office charged a man for allegedly driving away from a crash scene and resisting deputies during arrest. Sunday, deputies went to the intersection of Chicken Ranch Road and Socorro Road in San Elizario for a crash. EPCSO said information indicated the driver of a Mazda
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ARC Aerospace and Defense Systems said Wednesday it will establish a new manufacturing center in West El Paso. The expansion will support U.S. military and national security objectives, the company said. ARC Aerospace, which is based in El Paso, specializes in developing and manufacturing missile technology, including counter-drone strike systems.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta released a statement Wednesday on El Paso City Council’s vote against Item 37. The item would have directed negotiations to possibly cancel its tax incentive agreement with the city. “Meta’s El Paso data center represents a significant long-term investment in this community — supporting thousands of construction and operational
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Fire Rescue and Sunland Park firefighters put out a house fire Wednesday in Sunland Park. A garage in a house on the 900 block of Nickel Hill Avenue caught fire, according to the county. The house is in a nighborhood off Pete Domenici Boulevard. Firefighters got there just before 1:30 a.m. They contained
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by Robert Moore Most of the plaintiffs suing Walmart and a bank as a result of the 2019 El Paso mass shooting have reached settlements in recent weeks, court records show. But the retail giant ended potential talks with 29 other plaintiffs following an appeals court ruling that paused the civil court proceedings. The latest developments
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Update (8:15 p.m.) — The majority of El Paso City Council members voted against the possibility of canceling the tax incentive agreement with Meta for the data center in Northeast El Paso. The votes were as follows: FOR: Dr. Josh Acevedo, Lily Limón, Chris Canales AGAINST: Alejandra Chávez, Ivan Niño, Art Fierro, Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, Cynthia
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Fort Bliss announced it has been named as the best installation in the U.S. Army. As part of the recognition, Fort Bliss earned the 2026 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Out of 104 Army Garrisons around the world, Fort Bliss won under 1st Armored Division and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso’s City Council listened to residents share their thoughts on the city possibly cancelling a contract with Meta over a planned data center. Husch Blackwell, a legal council hired by the city, presented some legal liabilities the city and Meta could come about if the data center project
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update (4:26 p.m.) — The City of Sunland Park confirmed with ABC-7 that all lanes reopened. UPDATE (1:32 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted by the El Paso Fire Department’s Fire STAR helicopter and two others went to the hospital after the crash, according to Sunland Park Fire. Courtesy: SPFD Three vehicles were involved
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A federal audit found millions of dollars in waste and significant oversight failures at Camp East Montana, the large immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas, prompting renewed criticism from Congress and demands for improvements.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A youth soccer program under the El Paso Locomotive FC aims to help young players fall in love with the sport before diving into competition. The First Stop Recreational Program is open for children ages 5-9, according to the Locomotive FC. Players will learn the basics of soccer, build teamwork,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team, which handles swift-water rescues, canal emergencies and flood responses across the El Paso area, among other things, will start its seasonal training today. ABC-7 reported late last month that water was released into the El Paso canal and into the Rio Grande,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Wednesday, people can tour the Magoffin Home amid its restoration. The Magoffin Home in Downtown El Paso “tells the stories of a multicultural family that influenced the development of the Southwest borderlands,” the Texas Historical Commission said. The mansion has been closed as crews repair the 150-year-old adobe bricks,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso is one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. with about 300 days of sunshine a year. Yet vitamin D deficiency in the Borderland is more common than you think. Local health professionals note that the intense desert heat frequently drives people indoors during peak daylight hours, drastically minimizing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two El Paso Independent School District board members resigned after the board voted to declare financial exigency Thursday. Financial exigency is similar to bankruptcy for educational institutions. The board voted 5-1 to declare it amid financial obstacles and a multi-million dollar deficit. Trustee Daniel Call voted against the motion and
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