EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a travel advisory for American citizens traveling to the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas warning them over recent criminal activity at different areas on the border. “The U.S. Consulate is aware of increasingly frequent gun battles occurring in and around Reynosa in
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DEW, Texas (KVIA) — Mountain Dew is launching its new HARD MTN DEW in Texas. In order to promote the new drink, the company has started a petition to rename the small town of Dew, Texas as HARD DEW, Texas. Dew, Texas, home to just 70 residents, is located 90 miles southwest of Dallas. Now
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for the U.S. Congress to reimburse Texas for $11.1 billion spent “to secure the border.” In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the Texas Congressional Delegation, Abbott pointed to what he calls “the Biden Administration’s refusal to do its job for the last four years.”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A coalition of states, including Texas, and other parties reached $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Inc. and the Sackler family. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the settlement today. “Purdue, under the Sacklers’ leadership, invented, manufactured, and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, fueling waves of addiction and overdose
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The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the counties with the most car repair shops in Texas.
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — 35-year-old Horizon City resident Isai Orona, also known as Panda, will spend 54 months in federal prison for human smuggling conspiracy. Court documents state that Orona organized a human smuggling scheme. Federal prosecutors say that he would use WhatsApp to coordinate the smuggling. Prosecutors say that when Border Patrol agents
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The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Texas
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)-Scam artists are taking advantage of Los Angeles residents as the historic wildfires continue to wreak havoc on parts of southern California. Special Agent Jeanette Harper with the FBI El Paso wants to warn the public that scammers are exploiting mass casualty events and disasters, such as the New Year’s Day terrorist
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TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — On December 28, 2024, Tornillo ISD’s student information system experienced a ‘cybersecurity incident.’ “This incident involved unauthorized access to certain information through one of its customer support portals, PowerSource,” a Tornillo ISD spokesperson said. “Over the following days, PowerSchool’s investigation determined that an unauthorized party from an IP address outside the
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YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Netherlands is returning sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts. The items, currently housed at the Nationaal Museum Van Wereldculturen, will make their way back to El Paso after they were taken by Dutch anthropologist Herman F.C. Ten Kate in December 1882. “Mr. Ten Kate used very
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) officials announced they detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in El Paso County. “Detected in all states across the U.S., HPAI is a highly contagious virus that transmits easily among wild and domestic birds,” TPW posted online this week. “It can spread directly between animals
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CANUTILLO, TX (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District will host a community meeting tonight to provide updates and gather input on their 2024 bond projects. The bond totals $387 million, making it the largest per-capita bond ever approved in El Paso County. The bond was approved by voters in May 2024 and it includes
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CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A hiker was rescued from the Guadalupe Mountains during extreme winter weather conditions. The rescue happened Sunday morning. An air and marine operations helicopter crew, and agents from the Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue units responded to the emergency. CBP officials released these pictures from the rescue. Officials say the hiker was
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials report it happened early morning on Sunday January 12th, 2025. An Air and Marine operations helicopter crew, and, agents from the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) unit responded to the emergency. CBP agents assisted the hiker. Officials say, he was treated for hypothermia symptoms. They helped him by covering him
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Update: ABC-7 was able to speak with Alvaro Bustillos, the chair of the board of the Chihuahua Cattleman’s Association. He is unhappy with the ban of cattle across the border. He says that the issue is far enough away to not be an issue, and it’s paralyzing the industry up north. “This is happening 3000
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The legal dispute between the Texas Attorney General’s Office and El Paso’s Annunciation House continued today in front of the Texas Supreme Court where both sides presented their arguments. Associate Deputy Attorney General Ryan Baasch mentioned several times that Annunciation House shelter network has been harboring undocumented immigrants at their facilities
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 2021, $203.4 million dollars were given by the federal government to the state of Texas to help fund mental health grants, programs and services. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act to help governments address mental health and substance use disorders following the COVID-19 pandemic. Those
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Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Texas compares.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against TikTok for deceptive marketing of the app as safe for minors. In court filings, Paxton argues that the company and ownership group violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices—Consumer Protection Act with the amount of explicit content and mature themes present in
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Netspend analyzed Census data to illustrate the portion of renters in Texas considered rent-burdened, with over 30% of their income going to rent.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both the states of Texas and New Mexico issued warnings for residents on January 6 of possible severe cold weather this week. The National Weather Service says Southern New Mexico, which includes Las Cruces and Roswell, could see highs in the low 40s and lows near 25°F, along with high
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Originally Published: 03 JAN 25 12:48 ET By KTRK Web Staff Click here for updates on this story GATESVILLE, Texas (KTRK) — The woman who was found responsible for the murder of beloved Tejano star Selena Quintanilla Perez 30 years ago is looking to be released from prison, officials said. Yolanda Salvidar has reportedly applied
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The new year is here, and that means several laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will take effect in Texas on Wednesday. ABC-7 compiled a list of some of the new laws that take effect New Year’s Day. Vehicle inspection reports no longer required Non-commercial vehicles won’t need a full
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By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Dec. 30, 2024 “Texas public safety department announces systemwide outage, closes driver license offices” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The
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by Pablo Villa December 31, 2024 Bailey Cole followed her dad’s musical footsteps, a journey that has led to “the Granddaddy of Them All.” Cole, a junior at Pebble Hills High School, is a drum major for the 272-member Spartan marching band. The group, which includes musicians, and dance team and color guard members, is preparing
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Update: ABC-7 received an email from the golden retriever’s new owner, saying that he is happily adapting to his new home. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The golden retriever who was attacked by two dogs in Fabens more than a month ago is close to completing his road to recovery and looking to be adopted.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Now that the holiday season is coming to an end, it’s time to start tackling all the accumulated expenses. According to LendingTree, 36% of Americans acquired debt this holiday season, averaging nearly $1,200. Brian Mirau, the founder of Mirau Capital Management, said it’s important to start small and focus on
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Experian compiled statistics on auto leases in Texas.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Christmas holiday will look different this year for a family of three in Canutillo after a fire left their home unlivable. The fire happened on Friday, Dec. 13. on Isaias Ave. According to fire officials, the blaze started in the garage and worked its way to the roof of
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — My Plates is revealing the top selling specialty plates in Texas for 2024. “The rankings span seven categories, including the coveted title of the number one plate in Texas,” a spokesperson explained. Classic Black comes in first overall with more than 14,000 Texans selecting the design. That equals more than $3.7
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