EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Independent School District announced Angelica Castaneda, from Loma Terrace Elementary School, as the district’s 2026-27 Elementary School Teacher of the Year. YISD said Castaneda will compete in the upcoming regional Teacher of the Year contest with Ysleta High School educator Jacob Pineda, the district’s 2026-27 Secondary Teacher of the
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by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneMay 19, 2026 President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, ending over a year of furious lobbying and giving the attorney general a significant boost in his campaign against Sen. John Cornyn. “Ken is a true MAGA warrior who has
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department’s FireSTAR helicopter airlifted someone near Parkland High School in Northeast El Paso Tuesday. EPFD said it happened after a motorcycle crash. It said the school was not involved in the crash and the school’s field was used to land the helicopter.
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An unexploded ordnance was found Monday night, according to Sunland Park police. El Paso police confirmed with ABC-7 the area has since been “rendered safe.” The Sunland Park Police Department told residents should avoid the Westside Drive area between Country Club Road and Tierra Vista Lane after the ordnance was
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(KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported the state’s first West Nile virus case in 2026 Tuesday. DSHS said health officials confirmed someone received a West Nile diagnosis in Harris County, which is where Houston is. Infected mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus when they bite. DSHS said about 80% of people with
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across the Borderland, prompting warnings from meteorologists and fire officials as wildfire season intensifies in Texas and New Mexico. Fire weather alerts have been issued across the region in recent days as conditions make it easier for fires
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso confirmed Monday the El Paso Zoo is taking steps to regain national accreditation. The zoo is working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since a January 2024 accreditation review highlighted facility maintenance, safety protocols, animal care area conditions, and staff training issues. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buckling up can help prevent serious injury in a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation said. Yet TxDOT said millions of Texans still choose to not wear a seat belt. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a crash by 45% and up to 60% for those in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tickets are on sale for Electronic Dance Music DJ Tiësto’s highly anticipated return to The Elmont Swim Club in June. Tiësto will make his return to The Elmont on Saturday, June 13, a year after selling out the Swim Club in one of their biggest events to date. The Elmont’s summer lineup
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UPDATE (May 19, 2026) — A spokesperson with DHS sent us the following statement: “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the resources we need to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country. We have had tremendous success when local law enforcement work with us.” “ICE has supercharged efforts with state and local law enforcement
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 60-year-old man with several active warrants, including for manslaughter. EPCSO said Saturday, deputies stopped William Tudmon’s truck for a broken light. After investigating, deputies found out he had several warrants out of Milam County, Texas. The warrants included several counts of intoxication
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash at I-10 West at Yarbrough closed the left three lanes Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. El Paso police said three people went to the hospital. Police said the call about the crash came in at 8:39 a.m. There is no clearing time for the closures
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Over the past couple days El Pasoans have reported seeing an increased number of flare ups at the El Paso Marathon Refinery. This as the facility has been conducting flaring processes to get rid of excess gasses. In the video attached to this web article, you can see the refinery flare-ups
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking at the effects of boxing training and cardiovascular health. Researchers conducted the study a few years ago and found just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve overall blood vessel function
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fans had the opportunity to get to Southwest University Park early before Friday’s Banana Ball game between the Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters. Players signed autographs while music and merch booths kept fans entertained. Tailgater staff made fan engagement a priority, having several mini dance contests, passing around inflatable popsicle toys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Locomotive FC midfielder Carl Sainté has been selected to join the Haiti World Club team, the organization announced today. Sainté will return to play for the Locomotive after the Haitian team’s campaign at the 2026 World Cup. “Carl’s selection for the Haiti World Cup squad is a tremendous
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Nursing Program celebrated the graduation of 81 Associate Degree of Nursing graduates, marking their official entry into the profession with a pinning ceremony held on Thursday. The pinning ceremony, a significant tradition for nursing graduates, traces its origins back to Florence Nightingale, EPCC said. She awarded
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential “anticompetitive conduct.” In a statement Friday, A.G. Paxton said he’ll work with the Justice Department, which also launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef supply chain. A.G. Paxton said four companies control more than 85% of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dirty Laundry Bar in East El Paso reopened after a judge granted a court order stopping the business from operating until it met security and training requirements. According to the county’s attorney office, the bar reopened last weekend and is following the court order. In March, El Paso County
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball weekend kicked off in El Paso Friday. The Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters will face off at Southwest University Park in the “fastest and most entertaining game of baseball,” as the Savannah Bananas described. ABC-7’s Sarah Coria gave your live weather forecast from the ballpark and previewed Friday’s game
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UPDATE (May 15, 2026) — San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon sent a statement Friday addressing Attorney General Paxton finding the city out of compliance with SB 1851. A.G. Paxton also notified Horizon City. SB 1851 requires municipalities to meet financial statement audit and transparency standards. The mayor said: “First, and most importantly for our taxpayers:
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By Laura Romero The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service was released from immigration custody on Thursday. Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega was taken into custody on April 14 in El Paso, Texas, while attending a routine immigration interview related to a “Parole in Place” application — a program designed to allow
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott’s and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to remove Democrats who left the state during last year’s special legislative session. Chief Justice James Blacklock said in a court opinion the petition was rejected because the “quorum-breaking” issue resolved with constitutional methods. Some state legislators
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout June and July, some parks across El Paso County will have free outdoor movie nights. The county said “Parks After Sunset” from June 5 to July 17. Families can take blankets, chairs and even swimsuits since each movie night will have splash pad activities, according to the county. Each
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be Mindful: Take Action.” Viewers submitted their questions about mental health for a panel of experts to answer during live newscasts at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The panelists
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Franklin Mountains State Park just expanded thanks to a new land acquisition, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department announced Thursday. The state park grew 1,054 acres to the east. A TPWD official said the park will extend to Martin Luther King Boulevard, add lower elevation and securing more trailheads. TPWD
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man from Juárez was sentenced in El Paso to 42 months in prison for human smuggling. Thursday, the Justice Department said he used tunnels crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and storm drains. He had legal permanent resident status. The DOJ said Ricardo Guadalupe Dominguez, along with other members of
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UPDATE (May 14, 2026, 1:50 p.m.) — The Horizon City Police Department said faulty wiring in the house caused the fire. A 77-year-old woman died with her four pets, police said. Lorenzo Helguera, one of the neighborhood residents, told ABC-7 that his 10 and 11 year old nephews tried going into the house to help.
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UPDATE (May 14, 2026) — A mosh pit fight escalated into the shooting outside a music venue, according to police documents ABC-7 obtained. Documents said it happened at EP Underground near DeadBeach Brewery. Javier Arroyo Gerardo’s brother, Adrian, alleged the victim assaulted him inside the venue. According to documents, the victim’s friend and witness told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since signing with the El Paso Locomotive FC Tuesday, Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández spoke to ABC-7 about joining the team. After training Wednesday, Fernández said he’s able to pursue his dream in sports because of the sports drama. He said the fans helped bring him back to his path
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