Pedestrian hit and killed on Spur 601, halting traffic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A pedestrian was killed following a crash on Spur 601, according to police. It happened on Mile Marker 22. The call came in…
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New details in East El Paso home invasion
Update: Police say the suspect got to the house and confronted the two victims. Police are identifying the victims only as a 38-year-old woman and a…
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Texas wildfire smoke moving through Borderland, causing low visibility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has received several calls about the smell of smoke and hazy weather throughout El Paso County Wednesday morning.…
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Death confirmed in Texas wildfires
AMARILLO, Texas (KVIA) — New reports indicate that the Texas wildfires have claimed one life. In hard-hit Hutchinson County, officials say the…
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Dona Ana Sheriff’s deputies arrest two men on aggravated assault charges
DONA ANA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two men are charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer after the Dona Ana County Sheriff said they fled while…
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Whitaker Elementary placed on secure protocol Wednesday morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Independent School District elementary school was placed on a “secure protocol” Wednesday afternoon. This…
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Watch: ‘Devastating’ Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation
By Meredith Deliso February 28, 2024, 6:44 AM “Devastating” wildfires in Texas have prompted a disaster declaration for dozens of counties and…
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City of El Paso hosts community meetings on proposed multipurpose center location
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council postponed the approval for the proposed site of the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center,…
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Borderland Crimes Podcast 20: Keeping a Killer Incarcerated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jennifer Ann Crecente, 18, was a high school senior and preparing to graduate with honors. On Feb. 15, 2006, she was shot to…
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High School Basketball: Chapin advances to Sweet 16; Andress & Anthony eliminated from playoffs
MIDLAND, Texas – The Chapin Huskies are once again headed to the Class 5A Sweet 16. Tuesday night in Midland, TX the Huskies got the win over the…
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El Paso representative reprimanded, ABC-7 searches for answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 looked for answers after El Paso City Representative for District 7, Henry Rivera, was accused of allowing his wife…
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West El Paso crash hospitalizes one person
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car rolled over in West El Paso Tuesday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital. Courtesy: FitFamElPaso The call to…
Continue Reading Watch: An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations
Originally Published: 27 FEB 24 15:22 ET Updated: 27 FEB 24 17:28 ET By Mary Gilbert and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A massive blaze that’s raging…
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FBI El Paso is done investigating city representatives’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —The FBI in El Paso has confirmed to ABC-7 that it investigated allegations of excessive use amongst city…
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El Paso County to address manufacturing industry at Tornillo Port of Entry
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Representatives from El Paso County convened with binationalstakeholders from the export manufacturing industry, carriers,…
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Water discoloration being reported by Camino Real Regional Utility Authority
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Water discoloration is being reported by some customers, according to Camino Real Regional Utility Authority…
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El Paso City Council to consider paid parental leave for city employees
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council will meet today. On the agenda is an item to discuss a proposed policy to create a more robust paid…
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El Paso City Representative reprimanded after being accused of allowing wife to supervise duties, access city resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted 5-1 Monday to present a letter of reprimand to Representative for District 7 Henry Rivera.…
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Victims identified in Far East El Paso capital murder case
Update: Sheriff’s officials identified the two victims as 40-year-old Noemi Crispin and 34-year-old Enrike Javier Navarro. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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Clint ISD school bus involved in morning crash
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — A Clint Independent School District school bus was involved in a crash Monday morning. District officials tell ABC-7 that the…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates share concerns in the nomination race for El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday’s edition of ABC-7 Xtra, four candidates running to be the nominee shared their concerns under staffing,…
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San Elizario ISD seeks more school resource officers
SAN ELIZARIO, TX (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District made a request for additional School Resource Officers (SROs) from the El Paso…
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Want to be a DEA special agent? El Paso Division hiring for local offices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ever wanted to be a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration, better known as the DEA? There may not be a…
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One man seriously injured after being shot at Lincoln Park
UPDATE – El Paso Police have alerted that a man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Lincoln Park. ABC-7 was told by…
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Borderland Rainbow Center to hold vigil for non-binary student who died one day after alleged attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland Rainbow Center will hold a vigil Sunday for Nex Benedict. Benedict was a non-binary 16-year-old originally…
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Nylia Ballet Academy Hosts Auditions for Magical Production of “Cinderella”
Nylia Ballet Academy is gearing up for the production of “Cinderella” and called all dancers to audition. The event took place at their studio on…
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Journey to kidney transplant, helping others navigate kidney disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man in need of a kidney transplant is now taking matters into his own hands and holding a fundraiser to help…
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UTEP fans invited to rally celebrating new Don Haskins statue before Saturday’s game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Miner fans are invited to gather around the new statue honoring the legendary coach Don Haskins, prior to Saturday…
Continue Reading Trump will win South Carolina primary, CNN projects, as he closes in on the Republican nomination
Originally Published: 24 FEB 24 19:00 ET Updated: 24 FEB 24 19:10 ET By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will win South…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Near record high Sunday, windy Monday and Tuesday
Happy Saturday everyone! We are under an ABC 7 First Alert! Our Storm Track Weather Team is tracking strong winds for your Monday and Tuesday. For…
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