EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District leaders are weighing a series of measures to address a multimillion dollar budget deficit while trying to avoid layoffs and minimize impacts on students and employees. As ABC 7 reported, the district is facing a budget deficit of $16.7 million after losing approximately $11 million in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of a theft at a gas station in 2025. According to the sheriff’s department, deputies went to a Speedway gas station at 280 Canutillo La Union Ave. off Doniphan Drive on Dec. 22, 2025.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces native will represent New Mexico at Miss America’s Teen Competition in September. Jordyn Campion took the crown at Miss New Mexico’s Teen 2026. “Receiving the title of Miss New Mexico’s Teen is an incredible honor,” said Campion in a statement. “I am excited to represent our state,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weekend thunderstorms treated El Pasoans to a stunning double rainbow Sunday. The National Weather Service said double rainbows form when part of a light ray reflects twice on a raindrop. ABC-7 and its viewers captured many pictures from different parts of the city. You can view the gallery below. To
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifteen Girl Scouts will spend the week learning how to repair and handle home emergencies. The annual SHEBuilds ‘n Drills Workshop teaches girls how to act during home flooding, fires and fix appliances. The workshop is part of Rebuilding Together El Paso’s SHEBuilds project, which teaches women basic home maintenance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After capturing the attention of viewers across the country on the latest season of American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is performing on July 4th at the Convention Center Plaza Downtown for a free community event. Kalel will return to El Paso for a special hometown performance aimed at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve people have been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations found a stash house in El Paso. CBP said Monday it found the house in May. On May 27, agents found a stash house used for human smuggling, CBP said. They found 11 adults in the staying
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The County of El Paso sent an updated list of cooling centers Friday: Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave. (Horizon) Fabens Community Center – 201 NW Camp St. (Fabens) Canutillo Community Center – 7351 Bosque Rd. (Canutillo) La Fe Montana Vista Community and Resource Center, 14618 Greg Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “We’re gonna be patrolling the areas, patrolling the county to make sure people are staying away from fireworks tents. That’s one of our biggest concerns that pop them popping firecrackers too close to the stands,” Sam Villarreal told ABC-7 during an interview. Sam is with El Paso County Emergency Services
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old El Paso man faced 20 counts of animal cruelty after the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it rescued 35 animals in Far East El Paso. Saturday, County Animal Welfare went to a home on the 700 block of Agua Del Rio after a reported injured dog.
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UPDATE (9:57 a.m.) — An El Paso Police Detective Judy Oviedo told ABC-7 police learned about the crash at 2:38 a.m. She said the police unit was at the intersection of Kansas Street and Wyoming Avenue “preventing traffic from using the I-10 entrance.” UPDATE (5:32 A.M.) — El Paso Police has cleared the scene. EL
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Texas are set for Sunday, putting the Lone Star State on the global stage. In today’s TxDOT talks, we start by looking at TxDOT’s role in preparation. Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us now with more. Closures: (TxDOT El Paso) Artcraft Project – Watch the video ICYMI: https://x.com/txdotelp/status/2064830048910168348?s=20
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Nube STEAM Discovery Center allowed the first 600 children to enter for free to celebrate National Children’s Day and explore on Sunday. La Nube is able to this through a partnership with Cummins in order to celebrate the holiday according to Guest Experience Director for La Nube Hannah Harris.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule changes come with Sun Metro Rising, the City of El Paso said. “We are making it so that the rides, the trips that you do are quicker, faster, get to
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UPDATE (JUNE 13, 2026 – 11:15 a.m.) — Fire officials say that the Seven Cabins fire is 100% contained, and the size of the fire remained at 31.870 acres. Although the fire is now contained, officials say that fire crews and resources will remain on the site to monitor the area. Restoration efforts will continue,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El Paso’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT). The city said this will create a more equitable lodging tax structure while generating an estimated $3.5 million annually to support tourism-related investments throughout the
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chih., Mexico (KVIA) — A highly-anticipated and attended community fair returns to Juarez this summer. The Feria Canaco is one of the biggest events to take place in Juarez. The 2026 Feria runs June 11-28. This year’s fair brings in hundreds of vendors, games, and more than 20 rides for children of all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Office of Field Operations Port of El Paso said Customs and Border Protection officers rescued five people hidden inside rail hoppers trying to cross into the U.S. Among the five rescued were a 28-year-old mother and her 12-year-old son, officials said in a social media post. The hoppers
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The City of Las Cruces expanded cooling station availability ahead of Saturday’s high heat, it said Friday. Here are the cooling stations open this weekend, according to the city: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mesilla Valley Intermodal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Justice Department said two Mexico residents appeared in federal court this week in El Paso to face charges for allegedly smuggling migrants, including a child, in the U.S. The DOJ said on Sunday, 39-year-old Abraham Romo-Rivera and 29-year-old Amairani Munoz-Molinar tried to cross the Paso Del Norte Port
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of a hit-and-run. At 6:17 p.m. that day, deputies went to the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue because the crash injured people. Investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Ram truck hit another vehicle and drove
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation wants public opinion on a bridge replacement project on the I-10 in the Mesilla Valley area. Friday, NMDOT said it’s taking input through June 25. NMDOT said the project will replace four bridges; two at I-10 and Fairacres Road and two at I-10 and
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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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