KVIA-TV (El Pas, TX) – Minerva Torres Shelton, the former law enforcement officer, secured the Republican nomination against consultant Guadalupe Giner. Incumbent Ricardo Samaniego is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. He is seeking his third term.
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Tuesday, Mar. 10 Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. South Desert between Artcraft and Redd All side streets closed on the frontage road including Redd entrance/exit rampsAll traffic must detour to Doniphan Crews will be working on final striping of South Desert. Wednesday, Mar. 11 Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. South Desert between Los
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The last week of February marks Montessori Education Week. The El Paso Independent School District provides Montessori education at various campuses. EPISD Montessori schools are part of existing elementary campuses. Montessori education is described as a hands-on educational approach that continues to gain interest. It was developed in 1907 by Maria Montessori.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Socorro Early College Senior Ruben Escajeda is enjoying the last few months of his high school senior year. The student at Socorro Early College (SEC) High School already received his associate degree in multidisciplinary studies from El Paso Community College in December 2025. But his achievement also marks a big milestone for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s exciting news for programs that support mental health and emotional well-being across the borderland. The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHR) is accepting letters of intent. Organizations can outline their ideas for evidence-based programs for funding consideration. Applications are open now through April 7th. The PdNHF is looking for
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent measles outbreak at the facility. Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center says now it will be more difficult for them to access dozens of their clients who are detained under ICE
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Each year, El Paso Inc. honors a person or group that embodies El Paso’s spirit, generosity and values. The 2025 Community Spirit Award went to Ray and Lilia Tullius, the founders of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. Today, the Opportunity Center is the largest provider of services to the unhoused within
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Each year, El Paso Inc. recognizes an individual who has helped advance El Paso over the last 12 months and sometimes even a lifetime. For 2025, the publication announced local philanthropist and art advocate Judy Robison as the El Pasoan of the Year. “I am incredibly honored,” said Robison when ABC-7 asked
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting March 5th, 2026, Texas will require proof of identity and legal status for vehicle titles and registrations. The Texas Motor Vehicle Board approved a statewide rule directing county tax offices to verify documentation under this new instruction before processing original titles and registrations. Eligible forms include REAL ID, compliant
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- TXDot’s “saved by the belt” campaign this month is reminding teens and young adults that seat belts save lives, but only if you wear them—for every seat, every ride. Lauren Macias-Cervantes explains that by instilling these habits now, we can help the next generation of drivers make safe driving decisions for the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to help promote healthy, respectful and safe relationships. However, it’s important to keep conversations going all year long. Sandra Garcia, the executive director of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso, told ABC-7 this is a community issue. They want
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chris Clem is a former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent and a former Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in the El Paso Sector; he also served as the acting Chief in the Big Bend Sector. In El Paso, he spent over 17 years as Chief and Deputy Chief, both before
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s office is inviting high school students across El Paso County to participate in a new creative initiative by helping design the agency’s first-ever law-enforcement-themed coloring book. The project artwork must be original black-and-white line art suitable for coloring. The designs must reflect law enforcement, community
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the beginning of his administration last year. According to business leaders on the border, eliminating reciprocal tariffs puts companies at risk of leaving Ciudad Juárez. “Initially, it’s positive that the court has
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – “Turn the Page, Start the Adventure” Story Fest is a fun and welcoming event celebrating Black Children’s Book Week. This worldwide celebration, organized by Black Baby Books, promotes Black representation in children’s media and runs from February 22 to 28, 2026. Colorful Chapters Bookstore is coordinating the event. The Story
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held at Ascarate Park on March 8. Deputy Peter J. Herrera was shot during a traffic stop in San Elizario and died from his injuries days later. The event honors a sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to sign up for a 5k run/walk in honor of fallen Deputy Peter J. Herrera. It will take place the morning of March 8 at Ascarate Park. Deputy Herrera was shot and killed after doing a traffic stop in San
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Department of Public Safety, or Chihuahua State Police Department (SSPE), reported last week that Ciudad Juárez has dropped off the list of the 15 most violent cities in the world, after 54 months of the current state administration. State Public Security Secretary Gilberto Loya announced that, after four
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Several residents of Juárez and El Paso have reported and posted on social media that they were in the Mexican state of Jalisco last weekend when violence erupted throughout the state and surrounding areas. ABC-7 spoke with a Juárez resident who traveled to Guadalajara for work, but that work was
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – Construction projects along the U.S.-Mexico border continue, and wildlife experts and biologists raise concerns about the number of endangered species along the path. Species such as the Mexican Wolf and dozens of other animals native to the area have difficulty finding the resources they need on the land because
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A violent digital group known by the name of “764” has been grooming, manipulating, and exploiting youth across Texas. What you need to know about the violent group and how to keep your children safe.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Fourth Annual El Paso Strong Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza, bringing together the region’s most talented creatives, designers, vendors, and performers for an unforgettable evening celebrating local artistry and community pride. This year’s show
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-EPWater and the TecH2O Learning Center are excited to highlight the utility’s Engineering Department with the signature event, DiscoverE: Transform Your Future, marking the start of National Engineers Week. The free family event will celebrate engineers and engage students and their families on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Children’s Grief Center of El Paso will celebrate the grand opening of its new permanent home, Braden’s Home of Hope, on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, from 10:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. at 2616 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79903. This milestone marks a significant moment for the El Paso region, as
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — With today’s peak wind gusts reaching 66 mph (106 km/h), numerous downed trees have been reported, including a metal roof ripped off. The front yard of ABC-7’s chief meteorologist, “Doppler” Dave Speelman, bore the brunt of today’s strong winds: two large trees were uprooted, and part of his yard fence
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Steel metal plates covering past and ongoing repairs under roads can be seen across El Paso. If there’s someone in the lane next to you, you have no choice but to drive over it. Neighbors that live near Westwind Drive in West El Paso say they have had to deal
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Mexican federal judge ordered the immediate release over the weekend of José Luis A.C., the former owner of the infamous “Crematorio Plenitud,” where approximately 386 bodies were found in Juárez last year. Judge Luis Eduardo Rivas of the Seventh District Court granted an injunction to the crematorium owner, a decision
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For all the art enthusiasts, the El Paso Museum of Art opened up new exhibits for their grand reopening on Feb. 14. “Frida Kahlo — Sus Fotos” is a traveling exhibit from Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City, and is now here in El Paso, but not for a long time. ABC-7 got a preview of the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a house fire early Friday morning. It happened around 2 a.m. on the 800 block of N Miranda Street. The City of Las Cruces Public Safety said firefighters controlled the fire within 20 minutes. No people were inside the home, but crews found three
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