EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The winter storm striking overnight Tuesday into Wednesday left both picturesque scenery and damage to buildings, trees and on the roads in El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding areas. On El Paso’s Westside, a number of trees were toppled by the high winds, with some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has named Salamah Salamah, Ph.D., as its new Associate Vice President for Scientific Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to a release from the university, in his new role Salamah will work to coordinate institution-wide efforts to promote interdisciplinary research, strengthen computing and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Las Cruces woman has become the second traffic fatality in the City of El Paso for 2025 after being struck by a car in a gas station parking lot over the weekend. El Paso Police say 77 year-old Gloria Molina later died in the hospital after being struck by
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Borderland woke up to sub-freezing temperatures and winds Wednesday morning. While El Paso saw some light flurries, snow was sticking in Las Cruces at the start of the day. Aiko enjoying the snow – courtesy Maria Young Whiskey enjoying the snow in Las Cruces
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland prepares for sub-freezing temperatures expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and through the rest of the week, check for the latest updates on school and facility delays and closures as they come in: FORT BLISS Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 8, Fort Bliss will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A member of the U.S. Marine Corps and graduate of Irvin High School served as part of the honor guard for former President Jimmy Carter’s body during the transportation to Washington, D.C. ahead of memorial services this week. According to a release from EPISD, Candice Puente stood guard Tuesday along
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City and County of El Paso along with the City of Las Cruces are are activating and reminding the public of warming center operations during the winter season and ahead of this week’s freezing temperatures. CITY OF EL PASO With Winter setting in, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has booked an El Paso man on a $1 million bond for a charge of murder in a stabbing over the weekend that left a woman dead. The Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit extradited 30-year-old Jorge Albert Chavez from Reeves County after the Reeves
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A staple in downtown Las Cruces for drinks, food, and entertainment has permanently shuttered its doors. Amador Live, which includes the Amador Patio & Bar, Broken Spoke Taphouse, Jax Rooftop Bar, and Club 575 Cruces Crafted Cocktails has decided to close after a “very challenging few years for all
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department and the city are preparing for the colder temperatures that will hit our area this week. Juárez Rescue and Fire Departments continue to host an average of 50 people per night at its temporary shelter/warming center in downtown Juárez. The temporary facility usually operates from 7
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso is starting the new year with new leadership as city council will hold their first meeting of the year this morning. Mayor Renard Johnson was sworn in on Monday evening along with several newly elected city representatives. Johnson replaces outgoing Mayor Oscar Leeser and will lead a council
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EL PASO, Texas — EPWater is working to repair a break in a wastewater main on teh 10300block of Railroad Drive in Northeast El Paso. According to a release, the break was isolated late Monday morning in a 30-inch line. EPWater officials have confirmed that more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater was spilled as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chief Jason Owens, head of the United States Border Patrol, announced the apprehension of four Iranians and two Egyptians while attempting to enter the U.S. illegally in the past week. In a post on X.com, Chief Owens posted that there were previous attempts by persons in the group to enter
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UPDATE: The ratification of Taumoepeau’s contract, following an open discussion from council on what was discussed in closed session regarding his selection last spring, will now take place on Monday, January 13th. Mayor Eric Enriquez told ABC-7 that this is to get additional clarification from the AG’s office regarding the process, and to “do it
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The holiday season isn’t quite over in the Borderland! Today, families are coming together to celebrate Three Kings Day, or Día de los Reyes. Bakeries and grocery stores across El Paso are busy preparing roscas de reyes, a traditional sweet bread that serves as the centerpiece for festive gatherings.
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Update (January 3, 2025): The GSA is choosing viable action alternative 4, calling it its preferred alternative. Officials say the agency believes this alternative will best fulfill its economic, environmental, and technical requirements. Alternative 4 will remove commercial trucks and prioritize pedestrian and private vehicle access at BOTA. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It’s the start of the new year, and that means more people are striving to meet a new set of goals for the year. In the Borderland, the floors of Elev8 Gym are filling up as some people have fitness as top of mind. “The energy is really high and everyone is excited.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican law enforcement agencies from all three levels of government responded to an incident south of the city where a Mexican agent working for the Migration National Institute (INAMI) was killed. The Chihuahua Department of Public Safety (SSPE), or Chihuahua State Police reported they arrested two Venezuelan migrants for allegedly being
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In October of this year, maquiladora businesses in Juárez recovered about 5,081 jobs at different plants. However, official reports show that maquiladoras still need over 43,000 open positions. The Coordinator of the Border Business Block (BEF) Jesús Manuel “Thor” Salayandía told ABC-7 that Mexican national reports show the maquiladora reached its
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Financial hardships often fall on those battling cancer. One El Paso car club has made it their mission help lessen the financial burden. “You know, cancer’s there every day, man,” said Juan Guerro President of Street Memories Car Club. “We get people that call us saying my daughter has cancer, my husband
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Now that the holiday season is coming to an end, it’s time to start tackling all the accumulated expenses. According to LendingTree, 36% of Americans acquired debt this holiday season, averaging nearly $1,200. Brian Mirau, the founder of Mirau Capital Management, said it’s important to start small and focus on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) along with other U.S. government departments and construction partners broke ground to refurbish a critical component of the El Paso region’s drinking and irrigation water supply. According to a press release, Odin Environmental Solutions, Inc., was awarded $90,352,323 to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As many are getting ready to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, many are also experiencing feelings of anxiousness and depression. Experts say this is all too common during the holiday season. But therapist Lupita Peña with Emergence Health Network reassures those experiencing these feelings that they are not alone. “It’s
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez through its Municipal Police Department (SSPM) and Road Safety Coordination (CGSV) is set to give clemency to drunk drivers who were arrested last weekend and in recent days for them to spend time with their families on Christmas Eve. A spokesperson with the Juárez Municipal Police said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Members of the Good Morning El Paso team were surprised by a special visit from Santa Claus Tuesday morning. The North Pole resident stopped by the ABC-7 Studios to let the GMEP crew know if they made it on the naughty or nice list! Take a look.
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-You Rock! camp returns to the Sun City this year. The fundraiser was created to provide a transformative musical experience for girls and genderfluid, non-binary, and trans youth ages 9-17. The Because of You fund and the El Paso Community Foundation announced the fundraiser You Rock! The fundraiser will take place
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez and its Fire Department hosted their 85th ‘Santa Bombero’ event, which aims to give a gift to children in need during the holiday season. The event was presented by Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar and his wife Rubí Enríquez, who is also the president of the city’s
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-Following the roundtable the Congresswoman convened last month, today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, and community leaders announced the launch of a new webpage aimed at preventing DWIs and promoting responsible celebrations during the holiday season. One of the proposed solutions arose from a roundtable and press conference convened by Congresswoman Escobar
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The congressional representatives for the Borderland are reacting to the passage of a bill to fund the government through March, initially making it’s way out of the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate Friday Night. In a statement, Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) for El Paso said, “I’m proud
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recent months ABC-7 has heard numerous accounts of people summoned for jury duty only to learn they had been released the day of or a few days before. Some El Pasoans said they had been summoned multiple times in recent years only to be released time and time again,
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