City of El Paso’s former chief military officer’s assault case dismissed
UPDATE (April 27, 2026) — According to court documents ABC-7 obtained, Albright abided by all terms and conditions of an agreement to dismiss his…
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Military Monday: Honoring Dewayne Webster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Fort Bliss hosting community meeting on potential data center on base
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community has a chance to give feedback and speak on a data center that may be built on Fort Bliss property. The meeting…
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Fort Bliss sergeant’s detained wife could face deportation
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained…
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Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
Originally Published: 21 APR 26 12:43 ET Updated: 21 APR 26 13:13 ET By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday…
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Military Monday: Honoring SGT. Carlos Guerra Jr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Property tax assistance event for veterans in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County and the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services will host a property tax exemption assistance…
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EPCC earns ‘Gold Military Friendly’ status
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College received a Gold Military Friendly School designation, the school announced Thursday. The title…
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Automatic military draft registration takes effect in December. Here’s how it would work
Originally Published: 09 APR 26 15:25 ET By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Young, eligible men will be automatically registered for the military draft…
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K-9s tested to be emotional support animals through El Paso Animal Services partnership
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — K9s for Warriors is partnering with the El Paso Animal Services to test dogs to potentially pair with veterans as emotional…
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Memorial Day Dance Honoring Veterans to be held at Northeast El Paso Park
El Paso, TX( KVIA-TV)-An upcoming community event in El Paso, honoring Veterans and celebrating Indigenous culture and tradition. The Memorial Day…
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Military Monday: Honoring Senior Master Sergeant Noel Ramirez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
Continue Reading Secretary Hegseth authorizes off-duty troops to take personal firearms onto military bases
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of War (DOW) and the Pentagon announced Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing military…
Continue Reading Military Monday: Honoring Jesus and Victor Ulloa
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Fort Bliss using 3-D printers to build new barracks
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) – Fort Bliss showcased 10 new 3-D printed barracks, this is the largest deployment of robotic construction conducted by the…
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Community comes together to pay respects for unaccompanied veteran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This morning, Fort Bliss National Cemetery hosted the funeral for unaccompanied veteran Private First Class Billy Don Carter.…
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The Warrior’s Journey grand opening of Resiliency Center and Warrior Java Cafe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Military Resiliency Center held a grand opening of their community hub. The Warrior Java Café offers a community…
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Global Investment Firm to build, operate commercial data center on Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) – The United States Army today announced that Global Investment Firm Carlyle was chosen to build and operate a data center…
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Military Monday: Honoring SSG Isaiah Baker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing SSG…
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Military Monday: Honoring Specialist Johnny Cerros
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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6 dead after US refueling aircraft goes down in western Iraq
UPDATE: U.S. Central Command now confirm there are six dead after KC-135 US refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. CENTCOM said the incident…
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Military Monday: Honoring Private First Class Jose Carrasco
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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Retired U.S. Border Patrol Chief in El Paso says counter drone system will aid border area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chris Clem is a former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent and a former Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in the El Paso Sector;…
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Military Monday: Honoring CW2 John Foster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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Military Monday: Honoring Alejandro Celaya
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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Anti-drone weapons in development for years in Borderland by military, contractors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Directed energy weapons may sound like science fiction, but systems like lasers and microwave beams are very much becoming a…
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Despite Cancer, Fort Bliss Ranger Motivates Others with Message of Empowerment
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Sergeant Major Janina Simmons says she was never really a big dreamer. ” I didn’t take anything seriously, I was very go…
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US strikes alleged drug boat, killing 3
Originally Published: 13 FEB 26 19:51 ET Updated: 13 FEB 26 20:18 ET By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a strike against…
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Military Monday: Honoring Col. William Ayers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
Continue Reading How the partial government shutdown impacts Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The federal government is under a partial shutdown as the House is expected to hold critical votes on a must-pass funding…
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