Salon H. Davis shares some beauty products to pamper yourself
Salon H. Davis offers some options for pampering yourself with hair products to help make your Valentine’s Day special.
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Last-minute Valentine’s Day shopping? Here’s some helpful ideas
This Valentine’s Day Fred Meyer has a variety of options whether looking to send some love to your significant other, a friend or just yourself.
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Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts at Albertsons
Still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? If you’re waiting until the last minute, Albertsons has plenty of options to make your Valentine feel special! The team of floral designers have beautiful and affordable flower arrangements for every budget. The bakery also has plenty of Valentine’s-themed goodies. Tune into Good Morning El Paso this
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ABC-7 at 4: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TX)- It’s Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Dr. Ogechika Alozie from Sunset West Health joins us to bring awareness and talk about the journey of the heart condition.
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15 new titles added to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hymns app
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new hymns to it’s collection of “Hymns – For Home and Church.”
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Flu Cases surge in El Paso as Texas sees high influenza activity
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Flu cases are on the rise in El Paso as Texas experiences one of the highest levels of influenza activity in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Hector Ocaranza, El Paso’s health authority, who said local hospitals are seeing
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Border Patrol El Paso Sector speaks on tactical immigration operations on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. federal agencies continue to enforce national security, starting with border security in sectors like El Paso. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector says that national security cannot exist without border security and the community’s effort. This week, a video surfacing on social media showed Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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ABC-7 at 4: Expert provides tips to make filing taxes easier for Borderland residents
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The IRS reminds taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to help them avoid tax-related identity theft and financial harm. Ruby Alvarez, the Vice President of GECU Community Development, talks about why using a qualified professional service is essential to help you fill out your taxes. He explains that programs like VITA have IRS-certified volunteers or
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Firefighters showcase their water rescue capabilities ahead of potential rainfall
Fire personnel are no strangers to rescuing people who need help. That includes water rescues across the valley during periods of rain. Tommy Ibarra, a firefighter with Palm Springs Fire Department, says there’s a simple way to stay safe: “We always say like the famous phrase: ‘turn around, don’t drown.’ Unfortunately, you know, it doesn’t
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Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Beware of romance scams
Millions of people use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to trick them into sending money. Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact you through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. The scammers strike up a relationship
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Murder-suicide: Wyoming mother shoots her kids, turns a gun on herself
BYRON, Wyoming (KIFI) — A small-town mother shot her four daughters in the head. Monday afternoon, Tranyelle Harshman called 911 and told dispatch where they could find each of the girls’ bodies. She then said she was going to shoot herself. When Wyoming police arrived, the woman and two of the daughters were still alive. By Tuesday
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ABC-7 at 4: The Black History Month Parade returns to northeast El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Black History Parade returns to northeast El Paso this year. The El Paso chapter of the Inter-Club Council will host the event this year. Cuban de la Fuente and Curtis Smith explain everything you need to know about the event.
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Two El Paso County Tax Offices to temporarily close starting next month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector Ruben P. Gonzalez announced the Westside and Fort Bliss El Paso County Tax Offices will be temporarily closed starting March 1. In a statement, Gonzalez said the closures were due to an increased workload and training requirements brought on by House Bill 718, which requires
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Mexico says Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs are unjustified
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard spoke on the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico saying “is not justified” because the U.S. exports more into Mexico than Mexican imports into the U.S. “Mexico imports more steel from the United States than it exports,” Ebrard said during a news conference
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ABC-7 4: Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor El Pasoans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The inaugural Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors El Pasoans who have made contributions to the community. The event was created by Monica Tucker with a goal to establish an annual tradition based on unity and inspiration. The committee overseeing the selection process consists of active and retired service members, community
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El Paso community resources for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is known as the month of love and friendship as most people celebrate Valentine’s Day, but it is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The CDC has reported one in 12 teens experience some form of physical dating violence, and one in 10 teens experience sexual dating violence. Female students experience higher rates of
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Borderland Community Adventures hosts first cycle/run in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) –- A new community group is bringing together cyclists and runners this weekend! Borderland Community Adventures is hosting their inaugural cycle/run on Saturday, aiming to unite everyone in the Borderland for a day of outdoor activity. Participants are invited to gather at Podium Finish, located at 1400 Texas Ave. at
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Northeast El Paso residents report loud explosion, houses rattling
Several residents in Northeast El Paso reported a loud ‘boom’ noise, what they said sounded like a nearby explosion. ABC-7 investigated the region after receiving emails and phone calls from concerned residents on Thursday morning around 10 a.m. Residents believed it could’ve been an explosion at a nearby quarry, but employees at the GCC Materials
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Longtime NFL fan in Juárez has largest football collection in Mexico
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Super Bowl LIX will be played this weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, a game borderland fans enjoy each edition. South of the border in Ciudad Juárez, a longtime NFL fan has been collecting all sorts of goods and merchandise of all NFL teams for over 30
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ABC-7 at 4: TXDOT urging Super Bowl Fans to Drive Safely
EL Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)- This week TXDOTdot is reminding everyone to celebrate super bowl weekend safely by having a game plan for a sober ride. Jennifer Wright, to see if you can take the punishment. TXDOT Closures: I-10 Widening West 49 HOUR FREEWAY CLOSURE Saturday, February 8 at 4 a.m., through Monday, February 10 at 5
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Good Vibes Only: El Paso hot yoga studio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dania Gardea can now add another title to her resume. She has been a lawyer in Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico for 20 years, focusing on family law, including adoptions, divorces and custody battles. In September 2024, she opened Hot Yoga El Paso. She said many people are fascinated
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UTEP studying how to charge electric vehicles while driving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Power and Renewable Energy Systems Lab at UTEP is studying how electric vehicles can be charged while driving on the roads. The research group is led by doctorate student Travis Newbolt and Dr. Paras Mandal, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UTEP. Dr. Mandal says the group
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El Paso Sigma Beta Club to hold induction ceremony next week
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Sigma Beta Club, the youth affiliate of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, stopped by ABC-7 at noon this afternoon. The club is set to welcome two new members during their induction ceremony next Thursday, February 13, at 7 p.m. at the Rock Faith Center. The club focuses
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Juárez mayor speaks deployment of Mexican National Guard to the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday the deployment of 10,000 Mexican National Guard soldiers to the U.S. – Mexico border as part of an agreement she had with President Donald Trump to pause 25% tariffs for a month. According to the Mexican Federal Government, 2,620 soldiers will be deployed to Chihuahua
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Victims of Las Cruces man charged with contributing to child delinquency speak out ahead of sentencing Thursday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Curtis Powell is facing sentencing tomorrow for child delinquency charges, he was arrested in 2023 for multiple sex crimes involving a child. On Thursday he’s facing a minimum sentence of five years of probation and forty hours of community service. His niece Darnicia Maree, who says she is also
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Authorities search for cross-border tunnel
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican authorities of all three levels of government along reported U.S. officials were at “los hoyos” in the Chamizal area this morning checking for another cross-border smuggling tunnel on the border. This comes after binational authorities and agencies checked another possible tunnel yesterday by the same area close to the Stanton
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Beating the odds: NMSU coach spreads awareness for two-time cancer-survivor mom
Beating the odds of cancer can be a rare yet hopeful story. The head coach of NMSU Men’s basketball in Las Cruces is spreading cancer awareness after his mother beat cancer twice. “I think we always had that relationship that might be a little bit closer than most normal mothers and sons,” said Coach Jason Hooten.
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City Council aims to create training for elected officials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council wants to develop a training that sets parameters for elected officials on how they use their staffers during election season. On Tuesday, council members took up an item in executive session that involved an investigation involving a former elected official. City spokeswoman Laura Cruz-Acosta declined to say
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