ABC-7 at 4: Cruise Ship Crimes
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Cruise ship crime reports are rising—Derek Hackert from the FBI El Paso El Paso explains what you need to know before you plan your next family vacation.
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Spider monkey captured in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials in Juarez captured a spider monkey. This video from our news partners Canal 44 shows an animal control officer attempting to wrangle the monkey, which is running around the break room of an office building. Mexico’s Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) says that the species is endangered and that
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El Paso City Council opposes electric company’s proposed rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council voted to oppose El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase by 22%, or $23 per month, starting in early 2026. At today’s meeting, El Paso Electric and the El Paso City Council discussed a proposed $93 million rate increase, primarily consisting of an $85.7 million increase
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ABC-7 at 4: MCA Foundation to host Border Health Innovation Summit
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—On May 22, 2025, the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation will host the Border Health Innovation Summit. Keynote Speaker: This year’s keynote will feature an exclusive discussion by a distinguished military innovation and collaboration expert, Colonel Jarrod A. McGee (retd.). Colonel McGee is Chief Financial Officer of the Defense Health Network, Atlantic Region, overseeing financial operations and strategic planning
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ABC-7 at 4: Local Mom Competes for National Inked Magazine Cover
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Krista Rodriguez is a single mother of three in El Paso. She was recently selected as a finalist in Inked Magazine’s 2025 Cover Girl competition. She explains, “But for me, this is about much more than a magazine cover.” Winning would allow her to fund her daughter’s early college education, secure a
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Mexican authorities respond to incident inside CERESO 3 in Juárez
UPDATE (June 24, 2025): The Chihuahua State Police Department just reported they have concluded with inspections and operations at CERESO 3 in Ciudad Juárez. The operation led to the seizure of dozens prohibited objects inside of the prison, with no injuries reported. “The intervention included a search of all areas of the prison to detect
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Child advocates speak on differences between discipline and abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Experts and professionals in children’s development say that while people often try to discipline their kids, they frequently cross the line into abuse. According to the Advocacy Center for the Children of El Paso, discipline is acceptable; parents can put their children in timeouts and help them understand that there
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Juárez’s Animal Welfare Department fining residents over animal cruelty and abuse cases
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The city of Juárez continues to see cases of animal cruelty throughout the area, having recently issued fines to over 60 individuals. Since September of 2024, more than 2,000 complaints have been lodged, though not all have resulted in fines. Alma Arredondo, the Director of the Animal Care and Welfare Department
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Grandmother-granddaughter duo separated by distance write new children’s book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A grandmother and granddaughter duo are celebrating a big milestone after publishing a children’s book. Grandmother Sloan Sullivan lives in Lake Geneva, WI, and granddaughter Brooklyn Freytag lives in El Paso, TX. The novel, The Blueberries of Life: A Book about Grandparents, was inspired by their long-distance relationship and having to
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LGBTQ youth suicide hotline to close
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Tuesday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced its ending the national suicide hotline’s specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth July 17. “The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the ‘Press 3 option,’ to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously
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Tiger seized in Juárez neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials seized a tiger found in a Juárez neighborhood. The two-year old male was kept in a makeshift space with a dirt floor. Officials say that the tiger did not have access to water and that it was being fed chicken remains. The National Park for the Protection of Animals says
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Ongoing fires affect air quality and health complications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon, in Catron county, has burned more than 58,000 acres. Both fires have worsened El Paso’s air quality due to the smoke. El Paso’s air quality is poor for today
Continue Reading ABC-7 AT 4: June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month, time to check on elderly friends and neighbors
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Adult Protective Services will host the “It Pays to Partner with APS” conference on Thursday, June 26th, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center (Building A Board Room) 9050 Viscount. The session will explore topics such as elder exploitation, common scams targeting seniors, responding to dementia-related behaviors, and an introduction to APS.
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El Pasoan in Ruidoso overcomes wildfires: 1 year anniversary of South Fork
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — One year ago today, hundreds of homes and buildings could be seen smoldering after the South Fork Fire began its path of destruction. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report live in the 4, 5 & 6
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Inside the Border Patrol Horse Unit patrolling the desert near El Paso
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol’s Horse Patrol Unit was the first one that ever existed in the agency’s history; they were called mounted watchmen. The unit saw its beginning back in 1904 in efforts to prevent illegal crossings and the Mounted Guards first operated out of El Paso, Texas. Border Patrol’s
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Juárez business leaders pushing to keep commercial traffic at BOTA
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Business leaders in Juárez wrote a letter to U.S. authorities asking to keep commercial traffic at BOTA last weekend. They said they first gave one to CBP officials and then will continue to ask other entities on both sides of the border to push for keeping cargo once modernizations start. Cargo at BOTA has been
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Tips to prevent smartphone overheating during El Paso’s triple-digit heatwave
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso experiences triple-digit temperatures, smartphone overheating becomes a major concern for residents. This can be frustrating for residents who, even while taking a short ride in their car, find their smartphone has stopped working after sitting in the sun. Residents are urged to avoid exposing their phones to
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ABC-7 at 4: Make a Wish El Paso to host open house
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Make-A-Wish El Paso team will celebrate an open house. Wednesday, June 18 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 801 N. El Paso St., Suite 200 (Corner of Yandell & El Paso St.) RSVP to Jennifer Maturino at jmaturino@ntx.wish.org. https://wish.org/ntx
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ABC-7 at 4: The El Paso Center for Children creates parent cafés to strengthen family bonds
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The El Paso Center for Children is creating a Parent Café to empower parents and caregivers to connect and learn. Gabby Carpenter and Jose Alamillo explain how families can get involved. To learn more, visit epccinc.org or call 915-307-8043.
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Good Vibes Only: Typing teen shows off speedy skills
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout the year, students worked hard to earn good grades as they refined their skills in the classroom. 14-year-old Alan Rubio is one student who came out on top. He went from being the worst typist in his class to the best! However, it took considerable hard work and dedication
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ABC-7 at 4: The pride pool party celebration to be held in Downtown El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—This weekend, an event celebrating love, unity, and community will take place. Jon Tapia will tell us all about the Pride pool party celebration.
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How father figures impact a child’s life
Dads may seem like they have it all together, but some say fatherhood isn’t talked about enough like motherhood is. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso Center for Children about their Fatherhood Program — a resource that benefits El Paso dads. Program manager Jose Alamillo says that fathers pass down knowledge from one generation to
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Some West El Paso households may experience service issues due to water main break
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water says some customers on the west side may currently be seeing a water outage after a main break at the intersection of Stanton and Stockwell. The organization says crews are on the scene to fix the break as soon as possible. Customers in the nearby area may
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Demonstrations in El Paso against ICE enforcement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With ongoing protests, marches and other social movements, among other events, local organizations in El Paso are set to speak up against targeted enforcement operations and arrests conducted by federal agencies. The Border Network for Human Rights will host a candlelight vigil for what they call “demanding ICE to stop
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ABC-7 at 4: Sul Ross Alumni, 915 Lobos Night at the Chihuahuas
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Sul Ross night at the El Paso Chihuahuas is a few days away. Ray Granado and Rita Soliz will discuss the 915 Lobos – El Paso chapter fundraiser.
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ABC-7 at 4: Pet Heat Safety
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Summer is about two weeks away, but the temperatures are already heating up. It’s essential to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones — furry friends included. Lexxi Rodriguez from the East El Paso Animal Hospital and Jasmin Gallardo with Law and Paws will discuss keeping your pets safe this summer. https://www.lawnpaws.org/https://www.thln.org/protecting_texas_dogs_in_summer
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Possible new FC Juárez sports complex will benefit young people, mayor says
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In recent weeks, Juárez mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar spoke about the possibility of having a new sports complex for the FC Juárez soccer team. Mayor Pérez Cuéllar stated that the investment would be approximately 600 million Mexican pesos (around $31.5 million), and the idea is to locate it on the grounds
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Teen art summer program takes kids out to nature
In Las Cruces, there’s no shortage of places to hike or take in the beautiful nature — and the City of Las Cruces came up with “Paint your Path,” a program to get teens outside this summer. The idea sparked after the Young Park mass shooting, and the city wanted to give teens a place
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