UPDATE (1:11 PM) — The City of Sunland Park says Saturday, City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante, PE, sent a letter to Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, Ph.D., asking for an investigation into why the City’s three General Obligation Bond questions were left off the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to a news
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UPDATE (Oct. 30, 2026): El Paso ISD’s Board President Leah Hanany said the district made important strides in managing its money. Friday, district leaders addressed the Texas Comptroller’s performance review in a news conference. Hanany made it a point to emphasize that she believes the financial state of the district could soon be the best
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday marks the last day for early voting in Texas. While some voters may head to the polls in their early Halloween costumes, the El Paso County Elections Department said to be mindful of what you’re wearing. “You can wear a Halloween costume to the polls, but make sure it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Republican incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott campaigned in El Paso Thursday afternoon, with just five days to go before the Nov. 3 election. Gov. Abbott’s arrival comes just one day after his Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa held multiple gatherings in El Paso. He’s seeking a fourth term as Texas governor.
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UPDATE (Oct. 29, 2026): Ken Paxton’s website with his campaign event dates no longer lists El Paso. The U.S. Senate candidate was set to host an event in El Paso on Nov. 1. According to his website, he is now stopping in Mission, Texas, on that date. Mission near the Edinburg area. ABC-7 reached out
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With election day coming in less than a week, ABC-7 is bringing you in-depth coverage of races on the local ballot. ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk hosted a debate with candidates for District 8 for El Paso City Council: Matthew Guzman, Arturo Alluin, incumbent City Rep. Chris Canales and Laura Ochoa-Todd.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Candidates for Texas’ governor scheduled campaign stops in El Paso with less than a week to go before Election Day. Wednesday, Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa spoke with El Pasoans as she runs to become the first democratic Texas governor since 1991. Hinojosa is set to have a rally at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than a week before the midterm election, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa visited the KVIA studios for a one-on-one interview with ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas. The conversation covered several key issues facing Texas voters, including immigration, the economy and the future of data center development across the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s your voice, your vote. Election Day is exactly one week away, and voters in Dona Ana County have an important decision to make about who will lead the county sheriff’s office. Candidates Todd Garrison (R) and Vanessa Ordoñez (D) joined ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke to explain where they stand and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District Brandon Herrera will be in El Paso Tuesday and Wednesday. Herrera will make two stops in the county Tuesday. He’ll start with a town hall at Fort Bliss from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the evening, he’ll host a town hall at
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Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate James Talarico made a campaign stop in El Paso Monday as he looks to gain support from voters ahead of the November 3rd election. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down with Talarico for an exclusive one-on-one interview to discuss some of the biggest issues facing Texans, including affordability, immigration, border security
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent ABC-7 reports on the travel expenses of El Paso county leaders is now creating impact in other parts of local government. The City of El Paso is set to discuss a new policy to increase transparency on how much city council and the mayor spend on official travel. A couple of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting is underway in Texas and New Mexico. During the November General Election, two El Paso County Commissioner precinct races will be on the ballot. In Precinct 4, voters will choose between Democrat Annette Griego and Republican Leo Arcos. ABC-7 asked both candidates about what they believe is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the November election fast approaching and early voting happening now, ABC-7 is bringing you in-depth coverage of the important races on the local ballot. ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk hosted a debate with candidates for District 1 on El Paso City Council – Daniela Garcia and Sam Armijo. The
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott scheduled a campaign stop in El Paso just before Election Day. He’ll host a “Get-Out-the-Vote” event in Upper Valley El Paso next Thursday. Gov. Abbott is running for re-election against Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. According to an event flyer, Gov. Abbott will be at Rosa’s Cantina
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso voters are turning the tide this election season by turning out in record-breaking numbers. El Paso County broke its 2018 record for midterm early voting. Monday night, El Paso set the scene with more than 17,500 ballots cast — 264 more voters than the 17,236 votes logged on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some voters living in Texas’ 16th Congressional District may see District 23 candidates on their ballots instead or vice versa. The El Paso County Elections Department said that’s because of a redistricting map that was approved for the midterm elections. “A voter may currently reside in District 23 or 16,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The race for Texas’ 16th Congressional District, which includes the vast majority of El Paso County, features incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Republican nominee Adam Bauman. Rep. Escobar has represented the district since she was sworn in to office in 2019. Bauman is a Navy veteran and former Border
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to the Republican and Democratic candidates for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District ahead of the midterm elections. This is the congressional seat that was left vacant after former Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales resigned. Katy Padilla Stout is the Democratic nominee. She’s a former elementary school teacher and family
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said it mailed an incorrect list of hours and days for expanded early voting. On Tuesday, the clerk’s office issued a corrected list. Eight expanded early voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31. Below is a
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting begins Monday, and the El Paso County Elections Department is sharing why this upcoming election is important and the turnout it’s expecting. While Election Day is Nov. 3, the elections department says you have two weeks from now to make time to vote, including Saturdays and Sundays. There
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(KVIA) — Monday, President Donald Trump said the state of New Mexico should “immediately change its name to New America.” “We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America! The name would add great value and prestige to the State,” the president wrote on a Truth Social post. “Home Values and Incomes would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Monday marked the first day of early voting in Texas, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders scheduled a visit in El Paso to encourage voting. Sen. Sanders will speak at the Abraham Chavez Theatre in Downtown El Paso Monday. His team announced that former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke and current Democratic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of early voting for the November election starting on Monday in Texas, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk spoke one-on-one with the challenger for the El Paso County Judge seat. Minerva Torres Shelton discussed her campaign and the issues affecting the county, and how she would handle them if elected. As
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, some border residents expressed divided opinions regarding a local businessman’s proposal to rename the Bridge of the Americas after President Donald Trump. The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Leaders called on local, state, and federal government
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Economy Wholesale Grocers President Paul Dipp said the bridge should be named after President Donald Trump. “I also propose, along with many others, that the bridge be renamed the Donald J.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters’ ballots, disqualifying ballots. “While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,” the county said in a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rosa Olson, the wife of active-duty soldier Jacob Olson, is facing potential deportation following government allegations that she entered the United States illegally. Her family denies the claim, stating she originally entered the country legally on a student visa. The couple married about one year ago and subsequently began the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four El Paso City Council races will be on the ballot this November. ABC-7 hosted the District 5 Candidates for an in-studio debate. City Rep. Ivan Niño, the incumbent, has served as District 5 city representative since 2025. He is a lifelong resident of El Paso with more than a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new border monitoring platform, “Fila de Puentes,” provides live wait-time estimates at international bridges, compiled from U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, community reports, and other official sources. José Andrés Meza Parra is from Juárez and lived on the border all his life. He started Fila de Puentes nearly
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