WATCH: White House previews President Biden’s Mexico City summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Following President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday he’ll travel to Mexico City for the North American Leaders Summit.…
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City officials confirm El Paso Convention Center no longer being used as a temporary shelter for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso City officials confirm the number of migrant apprehensions has gone down dramatically, resulting in the closure of…
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Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, ‘Love you boys,’ via video, Buffalo Bills say
(CNN) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed overnight and he’s spoken to his teammates via video, the Bills said…
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Border Patrol Agent Shot in New Mexico
LORDSBURG, New Mexico– U.S. Customs and Border Protection say a Border Patrol Agent was shot in the chest multiple times while on duty Thursday. …
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Biden says Mexico will help with border security as he plans a trip to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden said Mexico agreed to accept the return of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua who enter…
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Extradition of ‘El Chapo’ son to the US halted after 29 killed in arrest operation
Mexican authorities released video of Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s son being arrested. He was later released following heavy fire…
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Las Cruces mother fears crime against daughter isn’t getting the attention it deserves
UPDATE: ABC-7 learned today that an order to dismiss this case was filed in Dona Ana District Court. According to Sanchez, the prosecutor handling…
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City: Reports of organized gangs operating near migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Deputy City Manager Mario D’Agostino confirmed Thursday that the City is getting reports of organized gangs in areas where migrants…
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Border Patrol Agent shot multiple times in chest; manages to return fire at suspected smuggling car
LORDSBURG, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Border Patrol Agent was shot multiple times in the chest by a person in a suspected smuggling vehicle, according to…
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El Paso police identify man arrested for aggravated assault incident with migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have identified a man they say threatened migrants with a gun at Sacred Heart Church. Police say 27-year-old…
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Past president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officer’s Association arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ron Martin, former president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officer’s Association, was arrested and charged with…
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“Beck’s Cafe” forced to move after decade at location
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A popular Las Cruces business has been forced to close its doors, and it’s hitting the community hard. Beck’s coffee…
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Mexican authorities arrest son of notorious drug lord ‘El Chapo’
(CNN) — Mexican authorities have arrested Ovidio Guzmán, son of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, a source…
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Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, telling his attorney he is “unfit”…
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Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden says U.S. will allow 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter monthly
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a weekend visit to the Texas-Mexico border, along with a new immigration plan that would allow 30,000…
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Migrants at Sacred Heart Church scared to sleep overnight; wait for President Biden’s visit to the border
El Paso, TEXAS — The Sacred Heart Church has seen an increase in law enforcement activity in the last few days. Texas State Troopers, U.S. Border…
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El Paso Electric closes down all walk-in locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soon, El Pasoans and Las Crucens will no longer be able to pay their electric bills in person. El Paso Electric has decided…
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El Paso leaders weigh in on President Biden’s upcoming visit
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso leaders are weighing in on President Biden’s visit to the Borderland on Sunday. President Biden’s visit comes as the…
Continue Reading Biden announces new migration programs as he prepares to visit the border on Sunday
By Kevin Liptak and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he is expanding a program to accept up to 30,000 migrants per…
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WATCH: President Biden to visit El Paso Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit El Paso on Sunday. According to ABC News, the president will make a stop before…
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El Paso Police searching for wanted suspect near Vinton
EL PASO, Texas — Law enforcement agents are surrounding an area near Vinton as police search for a wanted suspect. It happened around 8 a.m.…
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Mexican gang leader ‘El Neto’ killed in early morning shooting
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Mexican authorities confirm that Ernesto Alberto Piñón de La Cruz, otherwise known as ‘El Neto’ was killed Thursday…
Continue Reading Roommate who survived Idaho student killings saw figure dressed in black clothing and a mask, affidavit says
By Dakin Andone, Elizabeth Joseph and Veronica Miracle, CNN One of the two roommates who survived the fatal November stabbings of four University of…
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Twitter sued for overdue rent
Twitter is being sued by a landlord in California for breach of contract. According to a copy of the complaint filed last week in California Superior…
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Two Venezuelans Found Driving a Stolen Jeep
EL PASO, Texas– Two Venezuelans were arrested after driving the wrong way ina stolen vehicle. According to El Paso Police, on Thursday December 29,…
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Early morning shooting leaves one woman in critical condition
EL PASO, Texas — A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting at the Canutillo Palms Apartment early Thursday morning, according to…
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Local organizations running near empty on supplies for migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Church organizations like New Life Church, who continue to provide meals and clothing to migrants, say resources are running…
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Man arrested for allegedly threatening migrants with gun
EL PASO, Texas– El Paso police say they have arrested a 27-year old man for reportedly harassing migrants during the weekend. According to Police,…
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Downtown El Paso business owner says migrants impacting sales
EL PASO, Texas– As El Paso streets continue to be filled with migrants, some businesses are now feeling an impact on their sales. Businesses in the…
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Republican Kevin McCarthy fails to win speakership in sixth round of voting
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — House adjourns for 2nd day without a speaker after Kevin McCarthy fails to win enough Republican support. UPDATE:…
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