EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Chuck Norris, who has died at 86, filmed his iconic 1983 movie Lone Wolf McQuade in El Paso. Right now, you can watch it for free with ads on Youtube. The movie features scenes filmed at the El Paso Civic Center, the Indian Cliffs, what’s now the Epic Railyard Event
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KVIA) – The civilian who died after the shooting at Holloman Air Force Base has been identified as Ashanti Stewart. Holloman officials said she took her own life after firing at an active-duty service member. The shooting happened on Tuesday. The base initially reported it was an active shooter
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It’s the first official day of spring, but not the first borderland residents are feeling those allergies. An allergist-immunologist with The Hospitals of Providence said it’s “absolutely” getting worse. “We are having many more patients emerge with problems that they need dealt with professionally,” said Dr. Adrian Casillas. In the spring, we see allergens emerging
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Eastwood Knolls International School social studies teacher Paula Perales and Eastwood High School sophomore Danity Martinez are preparing for the trip of a lifetime. This summer, they’ll be traveling to Washington, D.C., and Normandy, France, as part of the 2026 Albert H. Small Normandy Institute. The duo was among 15 student-teacher
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Originally Published: 20 MAR 26 10:19 ET By Miriam Elder, CNN (CNN) — According to a post on his verified Instagram account, the actor Chuck Norris has died. News reports yesterday said that he had an unidentified medical emergency in Hawaii. The family said “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Temperatures are trending abnormally warm with no sign of relief through at least the weekend. Today we start off with temps in the upper 50s. We will see temps continue to warm over the next few hours. El Paso expect
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Thursday marks the 60th anniversary of the day the Texas Western Miners won it all. On March 19th, 1966 the Miners not only became national champions, but at the same time changed the face of college basketball forever. Twelve men from different backgrounds who all shared a love for the game. Head coach Don Haskins
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for the historic heat wave in the Borderland. After being one degree shy of the 1907 record yesterday. El Paso International Airport tied our 1907 record of 92 degrees today! We are on par to possibly break the record tomorrow with a high of 95, the record is 93 (1907).
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to Rep. Veronica Escobar, (D) Texas, detailing that one of her staffers posed as an attorney to gain access into Camp East Montana facilities at least 11 times. The letter also said that the staffer, Benito Torres, attempted to pass
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico State University police arrested Gary Raymond Starr, III today and charged him with false imprisonment and battery. The charge is the result of an investigation into an attempted kidnapping at Arrowhead Drive and Sam Steel Way on Tuesday, March 17 just after 11:15 p.m. The victim
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CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) – Hundreds of Mexican military members arrived in Juarez to join the close to 1,200 troops already on patrol, according to Mexico’s Defense Ministry (SEDENA). The 11th Military Region and the 5th Military Zone report that 100 members of the Parachute Rifle Brigade and 300 servicemen from other military units are
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) – Authorities in the state of Chihuahua arrested the mother of the 18-month-old boy who was found dead on the outskirts of Ciudad Juárez on March 10. They also arrested the father, Bryan Adrián S.A., 38, from El Paso, the grandmother, Ericka H.G., 44, the great-grandmother, Vianey G.V., 70 and an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection discovered cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in a pick up truck as the driver tried to enter into the U.S. at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry. It happened on Feb. 28, a 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck with Mexican license plated was
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The investigation into a single-vehicle crash that left three people injured over the weekend continues. New Mexico State University Police Department said that on March 14 about 2 a.m. the vehicle was southbound on Triviz Dr. and did not stop at the intersection with Cholla Rd. The vehicle drove
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) – It took years for New Mexico to become the first state in the nation to offer universal child care. This month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham cemented the vision into law. The bill, signed March 10, originated from the most recent 30-day legislative session. One of the sponsors, Democratic State
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The 22nd season of “The Bachelorette” will not air on ABC affiliates across the country after a video was released showing an incident between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at
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Spring break is still in effect and The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso is reminding people to think twice during activities to avoid ending up in the emergency room. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nate Wigner urges adults to avoid alcohol and use proper safety equipment to prevent severe injuries during the vacation. The increase of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the coming heat wave. Temperatures continue to climb day by day this week approaching record breaking heat for your coming weekend. We started off our Thursday morning off with temperatures in the 50s. We will once again see them climb warmer than
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA)- ABC 7 reached out to the Ysleta Independent School District on Wednesday for comment on the name of the Cesar Chavez Academy amid allegations against Cesar Chavez. The district responded with the following: “Ysleta ISD is deeply saddened by the concerns that have been raised, and we are taking the allegations
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Local organizations and local lawmakers are now reacting to the sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez and releasing statements on the allegations. New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan released the following statement: “The allegations against Cesar Chavez are horrific. Abuse of any kind, especially against children, is indefensible and a betrayal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s International Bridges and the Capital Improvement Departments are moving forward with the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry expansion feasibility study and master plan, according to documents obtained by ABC-7. The project overview shows the City of El Paso is looking for statements of qualifications from interested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The City of El Paso has announced events for Community & Labor Heritage Month which is a month-long series of events that the city celebrates the people, cultures, and contributions that have shaped the Borderland. Throughout March, City departments including Parks and Recreation, Libraries, and Museums and Cultural Affairs will host
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of Texas will not observe the Cesar Chavez Day holiday. I am directing all Texas state agency heads to comply. In the upcoming legislative session, I will work with Texas lawmakers to remove
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to IQAir’s World Air Quality report, which tracks small particulate matter from dust, pollen, and vehicle exhaust, El Paso ranked among the top 10 most polluted major U.S. cities in 2024. The city logged an average PM2.5 concentration of 7.8 micrograms per cubic meter. The Borderland has faced numerous windy,
Continue Reading UDPATE (MARCH 18)- Officials with Holloman AFB say that the injured person in the shooting is an active-duty service member while person who died was an a civilian and military veteran who was previously stationed at Holloman AFB. Officials say this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the base or
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is urging motorists to take extra precautions as a March heat wave brings elevated temperatures across southern New Mexico. According to NMDOT, high temperatures can create hazardous driving conditions and increase the risk of vehicle-related issues. Officials with NMDOT encourages all travelers to
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The Marvel hero is back, but a change “threatens his existence.” By Yi-Jin Yu March 18, 2026, 6:57 AM A new trailer for the highly-anticipated “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is here. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment shared the trailer early Wednesday across social media platforms. Tom Holland, who stars as the titular super hero, also shared the trailer
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The labor activist said she’s now breaking her silence. By John Quinones, James Hill, James Scholz, Laura Romero, and Armando Garcia March 18, 2026, 11:00 AM Farmworker ‘fears’ allegations against Cesar Chavez could hurt rights and regulations Dolores Huerta, the labor activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, said Wednesday she was “manipulated and pressured into having
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to a social media post from 11:11 EPTX, rapper Wiz Khalifa is set to take the stage on May 21. The venue is located at 9740 Dyer Street. Tickets for the show will go on sale on March 20 at 10 a.m. For more information click here.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In light of the recent sexual abuse allegations tied to César Chávez, the city will observe March 31 (Chavez’s birthday) instead as Community and Labor Heritage Day. City facilities will observe the holiday in accordance with normal holiday operations. In a statement the City of El Paso said: “This year’s observance
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