ABC-7 First Alert: Windy and cold tonight; another storm early next week.
Skies will gradually clear tonight, but the winds will continue to blow, and that will make it feel much colder with the wind chills. Wind gusts…
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Driver dies after car roof torn open during serious Lower Valley crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are providing more information on the first fatal traffic collision of the new year. Police investigators…
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All clear given after ‘suspicious’ package found at Ft. Bliss’ Freedom Crossing
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Ft. Bliss Law Enforcement team gave the all clear after a “suspicious” package was found at the Freedom Crossing…
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Family of man killed at Fabens drag race sues event promoter for $60 million
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — The family of 24-year-old Willie Valadez Ramirez, a man killed at a drag racing event in Fabens, filed a lawsuit against the…
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El Paso Sheriff’s deputies apprehend man arrested 27 times in 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s deputies apprehended 37-year-old Armando Bejarano on four outstanding criminal warrants on December 28,…
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El Paso shelters prepare for occupancy increase amid cold temperatures
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is preparing for an increase in demand as cold temperatures hit the Borderland. The…
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What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?
Associated Press Christians around the world will mark the Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations that go from parades and gift-giving for…
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City of El Paso awards Chicago company $1.2 million environmental contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, El Paso City Council voted to pass a measure aimed at making the Sun City greener. In August of 2023, the city…
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A Texas father and son are arrested in the killings of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A father and son in Texas have been charged in the killings of an 18-year-old pregnant woman who disappeared before Christmas…
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NMSU introduce Tony Sanchez as the new head football coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Aggies ushered in a new era of football on Wednesday afternoon when they introduced Tony…
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New information on homicide investigation into death of Edward Trout, husband of Canutillo ISD trustee
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained the autopsy report for Edward Albert Trout, husband of Canutillo ISD Trustee Blanca Trout, who was found…
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El Paso Police: Drunk driver caused roommate’s death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, Martin Medina Jr. is accused of driving into the back of a semi truck.…
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El Pasoan accused of pushing bike rack against Capitol officers on Jan. 6 pleads guilty in federal court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 48-year-old El Pasoan David Rene Arredondo pleaded guilty today to eight federal counts connected to the “breach of the U.S.…
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El Paso Zoo’s Sun Bear loses battle with cancer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heliana, the El Paso Zoo’s beloved 30-year-old Sun Bear, was euthanized amid a difficult battle with cancer. “Zoo staff had…
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Air unit called in to stop car chase through Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A driver led police on a high-speed pursuit through two freeways and into a Far East El Paso neighborhood where he was…
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New Mexico Environment Department expected to release report on CRRUA mishap next week
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents of Santa Teresa and Sunland Park may be close to finding out what exactly led up to a mishap that caused…
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Lawsuit alleges FEMA has delayed compensation for victims of worst wildfire in New Mexico’s history
SANTA FE. N.M. (AP) — A new lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, alleging compensation has been delayed for…
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Dell City man killed in serious rollover was not wearing seatbelt, investigators say
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A Dell City man is dead after Texas Department of Public Safety officials say he was ejected from his car as it…
Continue Reading House committee to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Biden Homeland Security chief over border policies
CNN By Lauren Fox, Priscilla Alvarez and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans will forge ahead with steps to impeach Secretary of…
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El Paso City Council to address ongoing migrant crisis: emergency ordinance in focus
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council will meet. Agenda item 26 and 27 includes a focus on the approval of the emergency ordinance…
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El Paso community comes together for veteran’s burial without family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community gathered Tuesday, for U.S. Navy Veteran Peter Botello, who was laid to rest with no family in attendance.…
Continue Reading Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas
Originally Published: 02 JAN 24 16:13 ET Updated: 02 JAN 24 17:23 ET By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the…
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Las Cruces Police reveal identity of woman killed in pedestrian crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have identified the woman killed on Solano Drive following a pedestrian crash on Friday, Dec. 29.…
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Mastering Debt Repayment: Tips for a Financial Comeback
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the holidays out of sight, experts say there are various key elements to follow for a healthy financial roadmap for…
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Mexico’s National Institute of Migration recorded nearly 41 million legal entries in 2023
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, the National Institute of Migration in Mexico published a statement saying they recorded more than 40.8…
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City of Las Cruces to hold first city council meeting with new mayor, two new councilors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new era has begun in Las Cruces, as city council is set to hold its first meeting with a new mayor in 17 years.…
Continue Reading Hamas says senior official killed in attack in southern Beirut
(CNN) — Hamas said Tuesday that one of its senior officials has been killed in an attack in the south of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Hamas media…
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Embracing the golden years: life advice from seniors
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Polly Harris Senior Center set the stage for a warm new year welcome filled with dance and laughter with their 2024 dance.…
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Watch: Javelina visits ABC-7 studios
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 photojournalist Jaelin Lewis captured video of a javelina visiting the desert area near the ABC-7 studios in West El…
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Meet Penelope, the first El Paso baby born in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first baby born in El Paso in 2024 officially made it into this world just 16 seconds into the new…
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