Free haircuts given to students ahead of back-to-school season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Underserved children living in shelters in the community got the chance to get a haircut, free of charge today.…
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Wal Mart Shooting 5-year anniversary: Paying tribute to Memo Garcia through daughter’s quinceañera
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pain of the mass shooting lingers on for the family of Guillermo “Memo” Garcia, who died from his injuries around nine…
Continue Reading Sunland Park Fire Department, El Paso Fire Department responding to water rescue, no people found
UPDATE: Sunland Park Fire Department is reporting at 6:25 p.m. they received reports about 5 to 6 people had gotten into the water. SPFD says water…
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Ysleta ISD students head back-to-school, how to support student’s mental health
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the new school year kicks off at Ysleta Independent School District, parents and students are preparing for the transition…
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Construction plans underway to revive Wyler Aerial Tramway, according to officials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Plans to bring back the Wyler Aerial Tramway are in place, and the first phase of reconstruction is now getting underway.…
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Mayfield High School Baseball reviving field in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mayfield High School Baseball community is reviving the Bob Ogas Field in Las Cruces. Saturday, around 100…
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Enjoy cultural crossings at Juarez’s famous ‘X’
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua, Mexico (KVIA) — Borderland residents can enjoy the iconic ‘X,’ in a unique way this weekend. Crowds already gathered at…
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Backpack giveaway for Tornillo ISD families
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tornillo residents in need of a new backpack this school year are getting a break with Senator César J. Blanco’s…
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Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia makes first appearance before federal judge in El Paso – official transcript of the hearing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained a complete hearing transcript of the first appearance of Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada…
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NAMI El Paso commemorates Minority Mental Health month with event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI El Paso commemorated the month their 11th Annual Minority…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital treats sick kids to “Holiday in July” Parade: UTEP athletes take part
EL PASO (KVIA) — As she glanced up with a look of admiration while still connected to medical devices alongside of her, 9-year-old Kareli Teran…
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President Biden releases statement after arrests of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. President Joe Biden released a statement Friday addressing “the Arrest of Two Drug Trafficker Leaders of the…
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Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads not guilty in first federal court hearing in El Paso, apprehension photos released
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA and ABC) — Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia made his initial appearance in federal court in El Paso before District Judge Anne…
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Back-to-school physical exams: reminders from El Paso pediatrician
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As students prepare to head back to school, parents are reminded of the importance of scheduling back to school physical exams.…
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Immunize El Paso hosting back-to-school vaccine campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just in time for back-to-school season, Immunize El Paso is hosting a campaign to encourage El Paso parents to get their…
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham holds public safety town hall in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Hundreds of southern New Mexico residents attended a public safety town hall hosted by Governor Michelle Lujan…
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El Paso man arrested for injury charge, traffic warrants during theft investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Andrew Martinez for an outstanding warrant for “Injury to a…
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Doña Ana County announces finalists for next County Manager
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners has released the names of the four finalists for the next county…
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Poor air quality in El Paso Thursday, Ozone Action Day issued
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area Thursday from 6 AM…
Continue Reading The city of Socorro plans to start their own transit service
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– Mayor of Socorro Ivy Avalos, says once their agreement with the county of El Paso ends on December 31st, the city of Socorro…
Continue Reading El Paso County Public Works to host community cleanup events Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso announced it will be hosting two free community cleanup events this coming Saturday in the Lower…
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Police make second arrest in gang-related shooting over the weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has made a second arrest in a shooting that left one man dead early Saturday morning. El Paso…
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Tent shelter for migrants shuts down in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The tent migrant shelter in Juárez that opened in October 2023 was shut down on Tuesday by the City of Juárez and…
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ABC-7 at 4: Ring Wars 12 coming to the Sun City
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Warriors Edge Boxing and Kings Promotions will bring Ring Wars 12, professional boxing to the County Coliseum. The card will…
Continue Reading UTEP receives $2.3M grant to help migrant farm workers get high school equivalency certificate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP has received a $2.3 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue their work in helping…
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City of El Paso releases Aug. 3rd commemoration plan of events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has put out a list of events being planed leading up to the fifth anniversary of the August 3rd shooting…
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San Elizario ISD welcomes students back to school
SAN ELIZARIO, TX (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District is buzzing with excitement as students return to the classroom today. After a…
Continue Reading Aerospace company Boeing donating $50,000 to Ruidoso relief efforts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aerospace company, Boeing, announced they are giving $250,000 from their Boeing Charitable Trust to those affected by recent…
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday afternoon that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety…
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Volar Center for Independent Living honors 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Volar Center for Independent Living (Volar CIL) is proud to honor the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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