EPCSO, Hospice of El Paso make dream come true for teen facing terminal illness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Evan Molina was sworn in Wednesday by El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles to be honorary Sheriff of El Paso for the day.…
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Las Cruces Public Schools holds inaugural State of the District Address
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools hosted its first-ever State of the District Address Wednesday, which aimed to outline…
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Mexico will likely elect its first female president this week. Here’s what that could mean for the country.
BY ALFREDO CORCHADO AND EDUARDO GARCIA PUENTE NEWS COLLABORATIVE MEXICO CITY – Crossing a historic threshold, Mexicans appear poised to elect a…
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El Paso police looking for gray truck possibly involved in deadly hit-and-run on Doniphan
Update: Police say they are looking for a gray pick-up with an extended cab or four doors. Anyone with information about the truck is asked to call…
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First day of jury deliberations in Trump hush money case ends without a verdict
EDITED BY  CURTIS YEE Updated 2:41 PM MDT, May 29, 2024 Jury deliberations began Wednesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, placing the…
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El Paso City Council adopts new reporting requirements for candidatesÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A change for those who are running for city office. El Paso’s City Council has approved making candidates report…
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El Paso fire crews continue hotspot suppression operations at Recycling Plant fire
UPDATE: (5:30 P.M.) — After 25 hours of battling the blaze, the El Paso Department has now terminated the incident and are preparing to return to…
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Vince Perez wins State Rep. District 77, Oscar Ugarte leads El Paso Sheriff primary
Update: ABC-7 is projecting that Vince Perez will win Tuesday’s primary runoff election for the Texas House of Representatives District 77 race. He…
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Primary Runoff Election “unofficial” results, El Paso District Attorney and El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — In a closely contested race for the Democratic nomination for District Attorney, James Montoya holds the lead over Alma Trejo…
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins GOP primary runoff, fending off challenger backed by Trump
BY  JIM VERTUNO Updated 9:46 PM MDT, May 28, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan won his primary runoff Tuesday…
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Non-profit raises awareness of difference between service dog, emotional support animal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun City Service dog wants to educate people on why it is important to not bring their pets to places where only service…
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ABC-7 Mental Health Reporter Avery Martinez recognized by Texas Medical Association
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Be Mindful reporter, Avery Martinez, has been recognized for his coverage of abortion and mental health by the Texas…
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Fire crews battling large blaze in South El Paso
Watch a live feed of the fire below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire crews are battling a blaze in South El Paso right now. EPFD posted about…
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Child charged with murder in road rage shooting outside Gadsden High School
Update: Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office officials identify the victim as 66-year-old Chamberino resident Jaime Bonilla Castañeda. They are still…
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2024 Primary Runoff Election: Live Updates
Update (10:06 PM): ABC-7 is projecting that Oscar Ugarte will win the Democratic primary for El Paso County Sheriff. He will now go on to take on the…
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Legal battle continues between El Paso Zoological Society and City, complaints filed
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story stated that the City of El Paso and the Zoological Society are respectively taking legal action…
Continue Reading El Paso Fire hazmat team helps contain chlorine leak in Anthony, Texas
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department Hazmat team helped contain a chlorine leak in Anthony, Texas today. The department posted about…
Continue Reading El Paso May 2024 Primary Runoff Election Day, what you need to know
EL PASO, TX (KVIA)Â — El Paso voters will head to the polls today to cast their votes in the primary runoff election. The ballot includes several…
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Crime Stoppers of El Paso asking for public’s help identifying alleged shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking the public for help in identifying a person who shot at a Northeast El Paso home. On…
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Blue 2 Fire burning over 7,000 acres with 0% containment
Lincoln County, NM (KVIA) — Blue 2 Fire now burning over 7,000 acres with 0% containment Tuesday. Evacuation orders are in effect for Nogal Canyon…
Continue Reading Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary runoff election preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s your voice, your vote. Happening Tuesday, May 28, it’s the Primary runoff election in the Borderland. It’s happening…
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El Pasoans spend Memorial Day at area parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Memorial Day, and it’s about more than the unofficial start of summer. The holiday honors soldiers who died in war…
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Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather’s Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he…
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Las Cruces Police find missing 12-year-old
Update (May 29, 2024): Las Cruces Police have found the boy. They did not clarify if he is safe or not. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces…
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The Enchilada secrets of the Rojas Family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Step back in time to early 1920s El Paso, where ABC-7 uncovers a cherished recipe passed down through generations in this…
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Blue 2 Fire at 0% containment, hits 6,800 acres on Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 11 days of continual flames, the Blue 2 Fire has reached over 6,800 acres, according to the official Blue 2 Fire page…
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El Paso honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day, remembering the “Forgotten Veterans of Concordia”
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, El Paso honors those who gave their lives to serve our country. The historic Concordia Cemetery has over 400 veterans…
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One person rescued at Hueco Tanks by county search and rescue team
Update: 6:31 p.m. – The Sheriff’s Office said injuries were not major. Update: 5:48 p.m. – The Sheriff’s Office says the person injured at Hueco…
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City Spray Parks now open ahead of summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has opened its spray parks this Memorial Day weekend ahead of summer. These parks are free and open to…
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Fire consumes 6,200 acres in the White Mountain Wilderness according to Lincoln Forest Fire Service
LINCOLN COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – A wildfire that has been burning and spreading for several days has consumed 6,213 acres in the White Mountain…
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