Two people seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department confirms two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries…
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Moises Galvan sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder, another 13 years for aggravated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-UPATE– A jury sentenced Moises Galvan to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the murder of RJ Franco in 2017.…
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Three people stabbed in West El Paso; one person in police custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials said three people were injured following a stabbing in West El Paso. Officers responded were called…
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City to open emergency shelter, start bussing migrants to other major cities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso officials announced Saturday that they will begin using Nations Tobin Recreational Center to house migrants…
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Mother suing the city after son’s drowning at water park, bonds out of jail
Update: The El Paso Police Department has released Weaver’s booking photo, taken in El Paso. Jessica Weaver, Courtesy: El Paso Police Department EL…
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Officials, NGOs call for more communication from City of El Paso amidst migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso County Commissioner called on the City of El Paso to be more transparent regarding the migrant surge Friday.…
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Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso hosting high school mariachi competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is inviting area high school mariachi teams to compete for a $1,000 cash prize. The contest,…
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Texas governor sending additional buses to El Paso amid migrant surge
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed additional busses to overwhelmed border towns. The southern border is dealing…
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El Paso Locomotives FC set to take on Phoenix Rising FC Saturday
El Paso, TX( KVIA)- The El Paso Locomotives will take on the Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, September 23, at Southwest University Park. Stick around…
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Convicted murderer found guilty of attacking Las Cruces courtroom security officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In October of 2022, just minutes after a jury found him guilty of murdering his stepfather, 31-year-old Alejandro…
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Organ Mountain football team honoring Abe Romero one year after his death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Friday night, Organ Mountain High School will honor Abe Romero, the student who died after suffering an injury on…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Analyzing El Paso’s third migrant wave
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Things are quickly evolving along the border, and all El Pasoans have a front row seat to those changing conditions. John…
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Authorities seek bi-national solutions to ongoing migrant surge in El Paso
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants continue to line up at different parts of the border wall, waiting to be processed and accepted into the U.S. In…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff gives background on former deputy charged with sexually assaulting woman while on duty
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart on Friday held a new conference to address the allegations of sexual assault…
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Watch: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department Press Conference
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department is holding a press conference Friday…
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Film race has El Pasoans competing for big prize
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ready, set, action! The Film Race has taken over the streets of El Paso, with crews setting up in various locations,…
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Fore! The Kids Golf Tournament
El Paso, TX (KVIA)– If you want something fun to do and love golf, you should consider participating in a fun event, and it’s for a good cause. The…
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Rising migrant numbers at U.S. Border: Venezuelans facing challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The influx of migrants at the U.S. border continues to surge, with daily averages approaching nearly 2,000 individuals,…
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One person rushed to the hospital after being shot in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting late Thursday night in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. The person…
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Texas Military Department sends more soldiers to the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Military Department announced the arrival of more personnel and equipment to the southern border in response…
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Tesla parts supplier building plant in Santa Teresa
SANTA FE, New Mexico (ABC) — A parts supplier to electric vehicle manufacturers including Tesla announced Wednesday that it would invest nearly…
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How to donate items, volunteer time for migrants in El Paso
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersSeptember 21, 2023 Migrants who’ve risked their lives traversing through dangerous jungle and…
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Biden extends temporary legal status, work permits to Venezuelans
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersSeptember 21, 2023 Just under half a million Venezuelans – many who arrived in the U.S. through the Ciudad…
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Savannah’s 71st Birthday Bash: An Elephant-sized Celebration at El Paso Zoo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday. Experts say…
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Power restored on NMSU campus, classes resume
Update: The power is now back on, according to the university. Classes starting at 2 p.m. or later will happen as scheduled. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico…
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Former Dona Ana deputy arrested, accused of assaulting woman
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico has charged a former Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputy with deprivation of…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Partly cloudy skies, isolated thunderstorms east, Thursday evening
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-We did it again, El Paso; we set another record for the heat on Wednesday. 97 was the previous record set in 1973. Officially,…
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Las Cruces migrant shelter operating at capacity amid surge along Southern border
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces shelter that provides services for refugees and asylum seekers has been operating at capacity for the…
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The Road to Recovery: El Paso experts celebrate progress of former addicts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Substance abuse disorder and mental health struggles often go hand-in-hand, according to the National Insitutes of Health.…
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Las Cruces gun store owner says state’s temporary gun ban is not impacting sales
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It has been nearly two weeks since New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham suspended the right to carry guns in…
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