EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prom season hit Emergence Health Network Friday. Clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities got to “shine bright” at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. EHN’s Director of Communications Noreen Jaramillo said the Shine Bright Prom gave clients a day of “fun, excitement and unforgettable memories” for those who never had the
Continue Reading
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Construction workers’ sleeping quarters burned in Juárez Friday, the Juárez Public Safety Department said. The fire burned near the Bridge of the Americas in South-Central El Paso. The first started around noon. The smoke was visible from El Paso. Views of a fire near the Bridge of the Americas from the ABC-7 Mountain
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappointed an El Pasoan to a political subdivision where transportation planning and project leaders partner with the state to deliver projects to the El Paso region. Friday, Gov. Abbott announced he reappointed Joyce Wilson to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, where she’s currently the Chair.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 38-year-old man died while in-custody at the El Paso County Jail Annex, according to a death report from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. According to documents, 38-year-old Edward Thomas Moore had been in the jail annex since Sept. 11, 2025 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, interfere with
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury sentenced a 47-year-old man to 33 years in prison Thursday for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Kevin Jerome Wood’s case started in January 2022, District Attorney James Montoya’s Office said Friday. The victim told their mother Woods sexually abused them when they
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Every Little Blessing (ELB) is a local preschool dedicated to supporting the development of children with Down syndrome and other educational needs. The center was founded in 2018. The director of academics, Jessica Quinn, said the preschool celebrates the uniqueness of every child! She said most parents learn about ELB through word
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Author Jennifer Montiel is using her story of overcoming human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault to help others facing similar challenges. The bilingual author has deep roots in the Borderland. She was born in El Paso but moved away at a young age. She recently visited the Sun City
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at 41 years old Thursday, his family confirmed. Busch raced full-time — but once made a pit stop to chat with an El Paso star. El Paso native Marcos “Scooter” Carrera is known for the Netflix show Tex Mex Motors. Professionals transport cars from Mexico to
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz continues, gas prices aren’t the only thing going up. The American Automobile Association said motor oil prices are rising too, which means your oil change could be a bit pricier. AAA said it’s still important you get an oil change if you
Continue Reading
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education Association Southwest Region and NEA-New Mexico. Two of the the finalists were nominated by NEA from Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy. Josephine Lopez, the MVLA office manager was selected as Educational Support Professional of the Year for
Continue Reading
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old man suspected of damaging a Las Cruces Catholic church with a gun in early May now faces additional charges. Thursday, Las Cruces police said Matthew Albian Alarcon was charged for attempted burglary and “possession of a suspicious device.” On May 4 at about 4:30 a.m., security video from
Continue Reading
UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) — All lanes reopened, according to TxDOT. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Loop 375 west between Padres and Yarbrough closed after a semi leaked fuel, El Paso Police said Thursday. Police said the call about the spill came in at 11:55 a.m. They sent a traffic alert at 1:26 p.m. (Courtesy: TxDOT)
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a guided Memorial Day hike Monday morning. We Hike said its holiday hike is open for all abilities; you can run, walk, carry weight or go at your own pace. The hike starts at 7:30 a.m. at McKelligon Canyon (1500 McKelligon Canyon Rd). We Hike said
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector honored the lives of 161 agents who have fallen in the line of duty during a memorial ceremony held in Far East El Paso on Thursday. Family members of some of the fallen agents, members of Border Patrol, CBP and BORTAC, among other local
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman pleaded guilty to murdering her husband and received a 20-year prison sentence, according to court records. Court records show Martinez pleaded guilty May 13. In December 2023, Luz Elena Martinez reportedly told police she shot her husband, Jose Luis Avalos Reyes after he attacked her. Crimes
Continue Reading
(KVIA) — Spray parks and pools are set to welcome Borderland residents for Memorial Day Weekend. The City of El Paso said the holiday weekend will kick off the season for all city spray parks. There are also several pools opening for the weekend in Las Cruces. Pools in El Paso County El Paso County
Continue Reading
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe-based photographer will showcase his work featuring White Sands National Park later this month. Craig Varjabedian is an award-winning photographer who captured White Sands’ landscape for years, the National Park Service said. On May 31, he will reflect on his time photographing the national park at the visitor center
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven years after thousands crowded the El Paso County Coliseum to see then-President Donald Trump campaign for re-election, the El Paso City Council has renewed its efforts to collect on a half-million-dollar bill for services related to the rally. However, collecting payments may be more complex than they thought. Records obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the City of El Paso
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A jury found Jose Alberto Orozco not guilty of murder Wednesday. The verdict comes nearly three years after Orozco, his brother and father were charged with murder after what police described as a road rage incident with another driver in El Paso’s Upper Valley. The elder Orozco, Raul Alberto Orozco, was
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is facing a budget deficit of $16.7 million. The district discussed its quarterly report during their Board of Trustee meeting Wednesday. The district said there was an issue with a software system across the state with certain Central Appraisal Districts. The state implemented a new
Continue Reading
by Lomi Kriel, The Texas TribuneMay 20, 2026 The 911 call came two days after immigration agents detained the 23-year-old Guatemalan woman in Minnesota as she was driving her mother and two young siblings to their jobs cleaning houses. “Excruciating pain,” the employee at the El Paso immigrant detention facility reported. Emergency responders rushed Andrea
Continue Reading
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — Police said all lanes reopened at 5:43 p.m. ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A crash closed all westbound lanes on I-10 after Travel Information Center, El Paso police said on X Wednesday. The Texas Department of Transportation said a car rolled over at I-10 at Exit 0. Police said there’s traffic backed
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Hospitals of Providence delivered meals to firefighters in El Paso County. Wednesday, THOP stopped by Fire Station 18 in the Lower Valley. Trey Megason, who received a meal and gift at the fire station, said they weren’t expecting to have a “good
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking an opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s Office on whether it must release records requested by ABC-7 related to discussions with El Paso County about managing the County Coliseum and Sports Tourism program. The records request follows a tip ABC-7 received
Continue Reading
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Some veterans and service members leaving the military got help navigating into the civilian world with confidence at the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Annual Transition Expo Wednesday. The 1st Armored Division said service members, their families explored workshops and met with employers who are hiring, including the El
Continue Reading
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Las Cruces will take a new name in July, Las Cruces Public Schools announced Wednesday. The district’s board of educated voted to rename the campus to Desert Bloom Elementary. The board voted to remove Cesar Chavez’ name from the campus April 21 after sexual abuse
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the El Paso International Airport shared advice for those flying for the summer. Cassandra Davisson, the airport’s marketing and air service development manager, said Memorial Day weekend is usually the signal for a busy travel season as more people fly out of the
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid talked about how to identify and report solar panel fraud and invited an El Paso woman to share her experience with a scam. County attorney Christina Sanchez said
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police charged a 57-year-old man for aggravated robbery at a store in Segundo Barrio near the Paso del Norte Port of Entry. ABC-7 reported live from the scene when police thought the man was barricaded in the store. The robbery happened May 6 at Levcomm International, which sells
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night that detailed a plan to recover from a budget deficit of $52 million, parents share concerns of how their students stand to be directly impacted from any resulting school closures or staff cuts. A group of parents
Continue Reading