EL PASO (KVIA) – More than a thousand Iraq war veterans and their families are gathering in El Paso this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Ramadi. The Battle of Ramadi was a turning point in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was relentless combat against insurgents in the middle of the city at
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – When it comes to saving lives, experts say don’t worry about being a backseat driver. In today’s TxDOT Talk, Lauren Macias Cervantes joins us to talk about National Passenger Safety Week. Also big news is coming West El Paso. I-10 Widening West Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 24 9
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The El Paso Pro-Musica Chamber Music Festival will celebrate Zuill Bailey’s 25th Season as Artistic Director. According to El Paso Pro-Musica, Zuill will perform along with the Vega Quartet and violinist Helen Kim, who will be featured for the special musical segment. The Festival will continue through January, featuring the
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This weekend, you can catch hot air balloons in the Land of Enchantment for the very first time this year with the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. MVBR kicks off Friday with media and school day. Visit Las Cruces is debuting their brand new balloon at the rally at 7 a.m., and they will be joined
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Socorro Independent School District Superintendent James Vasquez has been named in the National School Public Relations Association annual list of Superintendents to Watch. According to the district, this year NSPRA selected 30 leaders from school systems across the United States for the 2025-26 honor, which recognizes superintendents in their first
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 2025 healthcare year was marked by major federal cuts to coverage, rising costs, and significant industry shifts. Yet we saw some progress, at least in public health. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Ogechika Alozie shares everything you need to know. https://www.texmed.org/TexasMedicineDetail.aspx?id=67133
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new pop-up style cafe for area veterans is more than just a coffee shop. It’s a place where veterans from all branches of the service can find conversation, support, friendship and even be introduced to new resources. The cafe is sponsored by Hospice El Paso. Natalie Eckberg, Vice President
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— A senior at Valle Verde Early College High School has been recognized for her volunteer work. 17-year-old Eveny Covarrubias was named the 2025 Youth Volunteer of the Year by Hospice El Paso. Since she is underage, she is not able to meet patients personally, but she is still involved in meaningful
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and Quality has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. That is near the border with Texas. The number of total confirmed cases in Tamaulipas since December 30, 2025,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide registry designed to help first responders identify people who may need assistance during emergencies. Who Should Register? The STEAR program is designed for individuals who may need additional assistance during an emergency, including:
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) -Music offers extensive benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and pain, and boosting your mood. If you are thinking about pursuing a music degree, now is the perfect opportunity. El Paso Community College instructors, Dr. Melissa Gurrola and Daniel Becker, join us to discuss the music program. The Associate of Applied Science
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Girl Scouts will launch the 2026 cookie season with a Mega Drop in El Paso. Rebecca Reyes with Girl Scouts Desert Southwest joins us to explain how volunteers, and trucks will come together Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Cookie Mega Drop serves as the primary pickup site for Girl Scout
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today was the second day of the capital murder trial for Atruro Ortega Garcia, the man accused of stabbing and killing a family of three in East El Paso in 1994. As ABC-7 has reported, Dante Santoni, 3, his mother, Connie Villa, 28, and Villa’s longtime partner and Dante’s father,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – It’s a new year. Moving more, eating nutritious foods, and getting enough sleep are great habits that can boost your health. Joining us now is Doctor Jorge Acosta, the medical director of Las Palmas del Sol Bariatric Clinic, who is here to talk about how he can help maintain and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— With the start of a brand new year, chances are you are probably setting new goals and starting new habits. Developing a positive mindset is a great start! Recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Hollywood actor, former governor of California, and bodybuilder, set out a mental challenge for his followers. Schwarzenegger’s Crash Diet
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What is the future of the Sun Bowl and the college football bowl game system overall – and could it be in jeopardy? An increasingly common phenomenon is top players with draft aspirations sitting out the end-of-season games that were seen in years past as a reward and capstone for teams
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Two El Paso beauty queens continue to celebrate following a victorious weekend. Gia Soleil Espinoza and Mia Autumn Navarro were crowned Miss Earth USA and Miss Teen Earth USA in Orlando, Florida, last Saturday. This marks the first time Texas representatives, both from El Paso, have earned the national titles in
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Not only do you need to get ready for dropping temperatures this weekend, but so does your car. ABC-7 met with expert Austin Adams, owner of A&W Automotive in East El Paso, he says the main thing is to check on your battery and make sure your car has proper freeze protection. The cold weather makes engine
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The holidays are over, and this week means back to school for tens of thousands of borderland students. If you’re having a hard time getting back into the swing of things, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s a transition that could take some time, and experts say that’s ok. Psychologist Dr. Adriana Hort says
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Project ARRIBA is a nonprofit that helps people who want to continue their education and attend college. According to the non-profit, they work with students to create an educational roadmap and provide aid for rent, bills, and childcare. Project Arriba stated that a recent study found that since they began
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Díaz Jurado family in Juárez has been helping the homeless population for over two years, saying they will keep doing it until they can’t. Now the family is asking anyone willing to help them to continue providing them with food and clothing. They often cook dozens of meals and give
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new way of talking about events, organizations and businesses – with a local touch. ABC-7 launched our new initiative “7 in the City” just eight months ago. You may have seen some of the reports from a familiar face on-air and on social media. So what goes into making it happen? Sunday
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three years ago, on January 1, 2023, an attack and prison riot at CERESO No. 3 in Juárez left 17 people dead (10 detention officers/guards and seven inmates) and 27 inmates who escaped from the prison in Ciudad Juárez. This week, the Chihuahua State Police Department (Secretaría de Seguridad Pública
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — As 2025 draws to a close, it’s no surprise that people from our region frequently cross the border to celebrate important dates like today. Thousands of border residents are expected to celebrate in Juárez, whether at a bar or nightclub, at a restaurant, or with their families. Businesses and nightlife venues
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department (DGPC), along with its branches, the Fire and Rescue Departments, reactivated its warming center/temporary shelter for those in need to stay overnight due to the cold temperatures. In a news release, the Civil Protection Department said that, due to early warnings of low temperatures, the
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, along with the State of Chihuahua, have recorded similar numbers of homicides in recent years, but according to the Chihuahua Secretary of Public Safety (SSPE) or the Chihuahua State Police, this year they are set to close 2025 with a decrease compared to last year. According to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– “Project Always Beside You”, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2020 by Marine Veteran Salvador Diaz Jr. and his wife, Sandra Diaz. This in memory of fallen teams like their son SSGT Christopher Diaz and his K9 partner, SSD P068 Dino. Christopher Diaz was a K9 handler who died in action
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) submitted a petition to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The organization works in parallel with the Mexico-United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) and ANIERM, along with other business and industry associations, want to oppose the removal of commercial cargo crossings from the
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of borderland kids left the “Santa Bombero” event with a smile today after local firefighters held the 86th edition of this traditional campaign. Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with other local officials and departments, kicked off the event at 8 a.m. today. Hours before, tens of thousands of families
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of people have begun camping out in front of ‘Parque DIF’ to secure a spot and a Christmas gift for their children at the 86th annual “Santa Bombero” event. Some residents say they live far from the event location, even on the outskirts of the city, and that it’s difficult
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