ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Paso uplifts youth while battling health struggles of her own
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan with the goal of uplifting children spends her time encourages the youth through journey’s of…
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Generator failure reported at Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
Update: A spokesperson for the Hospitals of Providence provided ABC-7 with the following statement regarding the situation. “Earlier this afternoon,…
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What El Paso mayoral campaigns have spent, who is providing support so far
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The July 15th campaign finance reports show the race for the next mayor of the city of El Paso has some recognizable names…
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El Pasoan wins $1 million from scratch ticket bought at Lower Valley store
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso resident just won $1 million from a scratch ticket game Crossword. The person, who Texas Lottery did not…
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New fentanyl seizure initiatives on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller will be in El…
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Man’s legs amputated after possibly being struck by train
Sunland Park, N.M. (KVIA) — A man is in serious but stable condition after having both legs amputated after possibly being struck by a train,…
Continue Reading Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers
Originally Published: 18 JUL 24 05:00 ET By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced another round of student loan…
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Borderland community invited to Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, how you can participate today
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board is…
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What could happen if President Biden backed out of the race
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, Senate Majority leader, Chuck Schumer and House Representative, Adam Schiff expressed their concern for Biden’s…
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New Mexico special legislative session to focus on public safety initiatives
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor on Wednesday announced a mid-summer special legislative session on public safety that may…
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Covid-19’s back. Should you be worried?
Originally Published: 16 JUL 24 11:01 ET Updated: 16 JUL 24 11:35 ET By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United…
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TxDOT launches Anti-Speeding Campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation launched a new campaign to crack down on speeding across the Lone Star state. In partnership with local law…
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Foreign investment keeps coming to Juarez; more maquiladoras opening on the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two new maquiladoras opened their doors in Juárez yesterday, the City of Juárez attended the events along with the…
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Father’s Day Murder: Suspect pleads guilty, gets 30 years in prison
Update: Zubia pleaded guilty to a murder charge and a tampering charge in April. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison the same day. EL PASO, Texas…
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18-year-old El Pasoan dies in crash on I-10 West in Hudspeth County
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — 18-year-old El Paso resident Grace Allyn Mae Wagoner is dead after her car crashed on I-10 West in Hudspeth County.…
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Reverse Smuggling: Is New Mexico’s weed boom putting cartels in Mexico out of business?
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many Mexicans are now reversing a longtime trend of marijuana smuggling from Mexico into the U.S. For many…
Continue Reading 22-year-old El Pasoan sentenced to 15 years for selling fentanyl-laced pill that caused death
Update: Cuccaro is the son of Council of Judges Director Michael Cuccaro. The elder Cuccaro confirmed his relationship to ABC-7, but did not want to…
Continue Reading EPISD experiencing districtwide phone system issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is experiencing districtwide phone system issues right now. EPISD officials posted…
Continue Reading Campaign finance reports for El Paso mayoral candidates shows early fundraising efforts, war chests at play
UPDATE – Current District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez has filed an updated campaign finance report reflecting a six-figure war chest…
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El Paso County to break ground on major water project in Lower Valley
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso County, in partnership with the Lower Valley Water District, will hold their groundbreaking ceremony today on a…
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City Council approves fundraising agreement between El Paso Zoo and Paso del Norte Community Foundation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City Council voted and approved an agreement between the El Paso Zoo and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF)…
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Migrant encounters decreasing along border; rescues continue to rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector has seen a decline in migrant encounters along the Southwest Land Border this Fiscal Year…
Continue Reading Texas sending law enforcement personnel to RNC following Trump assassination attempt
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott has deployed law enforcement personnel from several local Texas agencies to support safety measures at…
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El Paso City Representatives push to put Multipurpose Center project back on ballot
UPDATE: Motion passes with a 5 to 3 vote. Representatives Brian Kennedy, Joe Molinar, Art Fierro, Henry Rivera and Chris Canales voting yes.…
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Decision on El Paso Multipurpose Center yet to be made, officials say it’s likely to go to voters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders are considering letting voters decide whether to have a multipurpose center in El Paso. The Multipurpose…
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Memorial Medical Center being investigated by NM Attorney General for denying ‘essential medical care’
Update: Memorial Medical Center, one of two major hospitals in Las Cruces, is under investigation by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez for…
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Warner Brothers donates set items El Paso Habitat for Humanity after filming
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Warner Brothers donated several items used in the filming of one of its new movies to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in El…
Continue Reading Officer shoots, kills person 1 mile from Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (KVIA) — The ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin WISN is reporting that police officers shot and killed a person about a mile…
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City of El Paso approves sale of land in West El Paso for development
Update: City Council approved the sale of the land Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will decide Tuesday, July 16, if it will…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Secret Service ramped up security after intel of Iran plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shooting
CNN By Evan Perez, Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — US authorities obtained intelligence from a…
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