17-year-old arrested, jailed for allegedly resisting arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officers arrested Hendrix Lee Flores, 17, and charged him with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. The El Paso…
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Good Vibes Only: Single mother, DACC nursing student awarded scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was…
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Going camping this Labor Day Weekend? Tips on how to prepare and stay safe
Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a…
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El Paso Catholics react to Minnesota shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minnesota has had a profound impact throughout the country, including El Paso.…
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Animal Services rescues dozens of animals from ‘unsanitary’ conditions at El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City Attorney’s Office announced the rescue of more than two dozen animals found living in unsanitary outdoor conditions…
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Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 27, 2025 “Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug” was first published by The…
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Austin-based company says it plans to spend $165 billion on New Mexico data center campus near El Paso. Here’s what to know.
While BorderPlex builds in Santa Teresa, Meta is advancing $800 million data center in Northeast El Paso by Diego Mendoza-Moyers August 27, 2025…
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Immigration advocates protest in favor of DACA recipient arrested early August
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrant advocates gathered outside DHS headquarters in East El Paso to speak up for Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago, who was…
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2 children killed in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting; El Paso’s bishop responds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Bishop Mark Seitz is now responding to the news of a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that…
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Murder-suicide investigation in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials say that they are investigating a murder-suicide on the eastside. When police officers got to the…
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9 people injured in crash on I-10 at Lomaland
Update (9:37 PM): All lanes on I-10 near the Lomaland exit have reopened, nearly 10 hours after the crash. Update (2:00 PM): El Paso Police…
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Canutillo ISD bond program ready for construction
Canutillo Independent School District’s bond program is finally out of the design phase and ready to start construction for new schools. Last May,…
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New bodycam footage from Las Cruces Mass Shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained new footage from the Las Cruces Police Department from the Las Cruces Mass Shooting in March.…
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YourChoice CEO talks YCT-529, the hormone-free male contraceptive now in human trials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hormone-free birth control pill for men is showing promise in early trials — and could mark a major shift in…
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Fire burns garage of house in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department crew put out a house fire in east El Paso today. Courtesy: EPFD Fire Department officials say the…
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Cracker Barrel says it will go back to old logo amid redesign controversy
“We said we would listen, and we have,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. By Kelly McCarthy and Melanie Schmitz August 26, 2025, 5:24 PM…
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El Paso Police find ‘endangered’ missing person
Update (August 27, 2025): El Paso Police say Ramsey has been located. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are looking for George Ramsey, 69, who…
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“If you see something, say something.” – El Paso officials discuss severity of threats against schools, public places
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials gathered at the FBI El Paso field office Tuesday morning to discuss the severity of threats…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
Originally Published: 26 AUG 25 13:14 ET Updated: 26 AUG 25 13:42 ET By Alli Rosenbloom, Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s…
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EPCC returns to class, highlights popular health career program
El Paso Community College begins their fall semester this week, and their Rio Grande Campus is also celebrating its 50th year this semester. ABC-7…
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Plaza Hotel’s fun deal for your pets on Tuesday’s “National Dog Day”
EL PASO (KVIA) – The Plaza Hotel is inviting the public to save the evening of Tuesday, August 26th as part of National Dog Day, when they will host…
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State programs make homeownership possible with down payment aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most home buyers who are new to the market are not aware of the programs available to help make their dreams of owning their…
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Deputies looking for theft suspect known as ‘Coyote’
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man known as “Coyote” who is suspected of theft.…
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First human plague case of the year reported in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting a human case of the plague. This is the first reported human plague…
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Ecuadorian woman killed while running across Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officials say that a woman from Ecuador was killed while running across the westbound lanes of the Cesar E. Chavez…
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$255M infrastructure investment in Vinton
Watch the announcement below: VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is taking part in the announcement of a $255…
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El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
Watch the Justice Department’s announcement on El Mayo’s plea below: The plea agreement orders him to forfeit $15 billion. By Aaron Katersky August…
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State Rep. Vince Perez fined almost $10,000 for quorum break
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, says that the Texas House Committee on House Administration…
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New Mexico lawmakers tour Otero County Processing Center
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A bipartisan delegation of New Mexico lawmakers toured the Otero County Processing Center today, a federal…
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Police identify man who died in motorcycle crash in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials just identified the person who died in the motorcycle crash in northeast El Paso Sunday morning as…
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