EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We will see a great weather forecast to continue your work week. Conditions likely will remain dry, winds will stat gentle, and temps will trend about average. We woke a little chilly this morning with temps in the upper 40s to the upper 50s. El Paso is expected to reach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the City of El Paso is working on signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to move forward in collaborative planning of the Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza. Mayor Renard Johnson was not present at City Hall for the vote today. The council voted 7 to 1 and District 7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man for the second time after he allegedly threatened deputies during the first. 25-year-old Jon Christian Orozco was originally arrested for a second offense DWI after running a red light and making a wrong turn, EPCSO said. EPCSO said during
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden Independent School District Board of Education on Tuesday announced four finalists in its search for a new superintendent. During a meeting Monday, the board selected the following candidates to continue in the selection process: Nubia Tarazona, Maria Hernandez, Mychl Buckley and Veronica Candelaria. The district said finalist
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Office of Special Events is the entity behind bringing all the big concerts to El Paso, either to the Don Haskins Center or to Sun Bowl Stadium. Last year, El Paso saw Coldplay; this year, BTS and Post Malone; and now, Chris Brown and Usher are set to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved hiring an outside consultant to handle a lawsuit filed by Daniel Villegas, an El Paso man who said he was forced to confess to the murder of two people in a drive-by shooting when he was 16-years-old in 1993. In Tuesday’s executive session, City
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department arrested Herman Lee Brown Knowles III (37) , Bryan Carnious Feilding (34), Rickey Lee Wilson (38) for Burglary of Vehicle, EPPD said Tuesday. According to police, on April 10, officers responded to a reported burglary of a vehicle at a retail parking lot on the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force is investigating a reported car theft. A victim reported paying thousands of dollars for repair and paint services to a body shop. Police said in March the victim kept receiving messages by the shop stating that their car was almost done,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to his father’s death in San Antonio, police documents said. His father was an El Paso businessman, according to the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS. San Antonio police arrested Daniel Sebastian Ordonez Thursday. He faces a charge of tampering or
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to provide updated information about Project Jupiter, a data center to be built near Santa Teresa. The county sent out an announcement Tuesday in response to concerns about impacts on local water systems. In September 2025, county commissioners
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Originally Published: 14 APR 26 15:08 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress Tuesday, moments before their House colleagues were prepared to set in motion their swift removal. The Democrat and Republican escaped the almost certain public embarrassment of an expulsion vote on the House floor.
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UPDATE (April 14, 2026) — Sanchez admitted to posting the threatening Facebook post to police, according to police documents obtained by ABC-7. According to documents, Sanchez allegedly posted “I’m going to war myself for the United States” and invited others to join. “We are gonna kill everybody at the police station and even go into
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UPDATE (12 p.m.) — The closure lifted around 10:30 a.m., LCPD posted on Facebook. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eastbound lanes on Highway 70 between Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Mesa Grande Boulevard closed after a deadly rollover crash, Las Cruces Police announced on Facebook Tuesday. The post said drivers can detour off the highway
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an official statement, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso has said it stands in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV regarding the reaction to President Trump’s Truth Social post. The post featured an artificial intelligence-generated image depicting President Trump as a Jesus-like figure in red and white robes healing someone.
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UPDATE (April 13, 2026) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is gather additional information about the scheme, a DOJ spokesperson said Tuesday. The DOJ said victims of Johnson’s crimes can submit their information here. The DOJ said those who have information relevant to the investigation can also enter submissions. UPDATE: ABC-7 has learned that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Singer-songwriters Chris Brown and Usher announced on social media Tuesday they will be making a stop in El Paso as part of their Raymond & Brown Tour. The concert will be at the Sun Bowl Stadium October 3, 2026. According to Ticketmaster, a ticket presale starts April 21 with several
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso sent out an update on the Meta data center project Monday. The city said it has “defined remedies” if the developer doesn’t meet obligations. It also listed what’s next for the data center policy framework. The city added, terminating agreements without cause would put the
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Winds are getting stronger and that means more blowing dust, and local doctors say all of that can be detrimental for your health. Last month, El Paso was ranked the most polluted major city in the U.S. in 2025. It’s not just dust we’re inhaling, these are various particles from dirt to granules of pollution that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today’s forecast will still feature dusty and windy conditions along with light rain chances. We woke to temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Today temps will climb leaning similar to yesterdays. El Paso in expected to reach a high of 80, Las Cruces 77. Today we will once again
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He sang his way onto the national stage, capturing hearts not just with his voice, but with a powerful message of hope. Julian Kalel gained a loyal following week after week on American Idol, making it all the way to the Top 14. While his elimination came as a surprise to many, fans across the
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EL PASO, Texas – It’s the question that’s been on the minds of UTEP fans as of late. Will there be a contract extension for UTEP athletics director Jim Senter? Senter’s contract is set to expire in August, and with the recent struggles of some of UTEP’s athletic programs some question whether Senter is deserving of an extension. In
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss will hold a community listening session about a newly-announced data center project, the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office said Monday. The Department of the Army reached an agreement to negotiate with Global Investment Firm Carlyle to build a data center on Fort Bliss, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Today El Paso County is voting on a Non-Binding Plan for the Downtown Deck Plaza Collaboration The County Administration recommends approval of an item that would allow the County Judge to sign a memorandum of understanding regarding the potential Downtown Deck Plaza. This memorandum would establish a non-binding collaborative framework with
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of a teen who was shot and killed in Las Cruces spoke about gun safety and juvenile crime in front of the Las Cruces City Hall Monday. Chris Carnero was 13 at the time of the shooting. Police arrested another 13-year-old boy, who they said shot Carnero
Continue Reading Originally Published: 13 APR 26 18:37 ET Updated: 13 APR 26 18:50 ET By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announced on Monday that he would step down from Congress, just days before he faced the possibility of a high-stakes vote that could have made him the seventh-ever member to be
Continue Reading By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense have come to an agreement on how “high-energy laser counter-drone” systems can be used at the Southern border, according to a news release. A “thorough safety assessment,” determined using lasers to shoot down drones does “not pose undue risk to
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by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneApril 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, could be expelled from Congress this week as members in both parties contemplate ousting colleagues accused of sexual misconduct. Bipartisan calls to expel both Gonzales and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, mounted over the weekend after a number of former Swalwell
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hope and Anchor bar issued a statement Monday in response to the death of Jaime Andrade, the man who died after 19-year-old Ambar Chavira crashed into his vehicle April 7. “Our hearts go out to the Andrade family. Jaime Andrade was a member of this community and his loss
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Slim Chickens is expanding to the Borderland with a grand opening of its new location on Zaragoza Road on Monday. This is the first Slim Chickens to open in El Paso. Officials say the new location is expected to bring about 85 jobs to the area. Slim Chicken serves a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 29-year-old woman after deputies received reports of a 2-year-old walking alone in a Far East El Paso neighborhood Sunday, EPCSO said. After the call, deputies went to the 500 block of Kearney Way near Eastlake Boulevard. EPCSO said the child’s mother, Andrea
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