Safety initiative launches amid trespassing, gun use near Santa Teresa jetport
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Law enforcement in Doña Ana County are pushing a new safety initiative to reduce criminal trespassing and unlawful…
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6 El Paso high school seniors selected for competitive pre-medical school program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, six high school seniors celebrated their selection into the fourth MedFuture cohort, a program that helps…
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EPISD adopts budget with reduced deficit after major spending cuts
UPDATE (June 17, 2026) — At Tuesday’s meeting, board members mentioned the resignations of members Daniel Call and Valerie Beals, who resigned after…
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Catch the World Cup action between Mexico, South Korea at free Downtown watch party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso is hosting a free watch party for Mexico’s match against South Korea in the World Cup. Beyond…
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Man sentenced 18 months for stealing gloves from Lowe’s, threatening employee
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man received an 18-month prison sentence for stealing from a Lowe’s store and threatening an employee with a…
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Know before you go: 4th of July at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will host a 4th of July celebration at Ascarate Park, the county said Tuesday. This year marks the country’s…
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Man charged for alleged car chase in Far East El Paso
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Horizon City Police said it arrested and charged a man for allegedly leading police on a pursuit in Far East El Paso…
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2 Fabens High School seniors head to international health leadership competition
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Two Fabens High School seniors will represent their school and Texas at an international health leadership conference, the…
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San Elizario ISD to close 2 elementary schools, reorganize grade levels
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Elizario Independent School District Board of Trustees approved closing two of its elementary schools,…
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Oracle announces Project Jupiter open house in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — In an effort to teach New Mexico residents about the Project Jupiter data center planned for Dona Ana County, Oracle…
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Mescalero Apache Tribe Council removes councilwoman amid investigation involving child
MESCALERO, N.M. (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe removed a councilmember due to an ongoing investigation involving a child, the tribe announced…
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Abbott names El Paso nonprofit as grant winner for helping Texans in educational, career success
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso nonprofit is one of 27 programs from Texas to earn competitive grants, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday.…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visit highlights stormwater infrastructure investment in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso Water held an event to celebrate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ investment in two key environmental…
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Saddle up for Starr Western Wear’s weekend rodeo in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saddle up for the rodeo this weekend. Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso will bring more than 250 professional athletes to…
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ABC-7 obtains audit warning YISD could become financially insolvent within 2 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Ysleta Independent School District’s general fund could become financially insolvent within one to two fiscal years,…
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EPISD votes to cut 55 jobs during board meeting
UPDATE: The EPISD Board of Trustees voted to cut 55 contracted positions during their meeting Monday night. The board approved 94 jobs to be cut, but…
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Ysleta ISD leaders discuss options to address ongoing budget deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District leaders are weighing a series of measures to address a multimillion dollar budget…
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Man charged for alleged gas station robbery
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…
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Las Cruces teen to represent New Mexico at Miss America’s Teen pageant
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…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Double rainbow over El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weekend thunderstorms treated El Pasoans to a stunning double rainbow Sunday. The National Weather Service said double…
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Girl Scouts learn home repairs with SHEBuilds ‘n Drills Workshop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifteen Girl Scouts will spend the week learning how to repair and handle home emergencies. The annual SHEBuilds ‘n Drills…
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American Idol Finalist Julian Kalel Returns Home to El Paso for Special Thank-You Concert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After capturing the attention of viewers across the country on the latest season of American Idol, El Paso native Julian…
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CBP finds 11 adults, 1 child in El Paso stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve people have been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations found a stash house in El…
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Cooling centers open as temperatures in El Paso rise
UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The County of El Paso sent an updated list of cooling centers Friday: Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave.…
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El Paso County weighs fireworks ban ahead of Fourth of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “We’re gonna be patrolling the areas, patrolling the county to make sure people are staying away from fireworks tents.…
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Deputies rescue 35 animals, charge man for alleged animal cruelty
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…
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Crash involving EPPD unit in Downtown El Paso
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…
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Texas Prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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…
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La Nube celebrates National Children’s Day
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…
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Sun Metro debuts new routes, schedules, transportation system
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule…
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