Weather related delays and closures at Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Fort Bliss is operating on a two-hour installation-wide on Monday, Jan. 26 to “mitigate risks of expected icing on the…
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EPPD assists Sheriff in murder investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of N. Piedras near Porter Ave. in central El Paso just after 2:41 p.m.…
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Inclement weather prompts delayed start to various offices and facilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Anticipated freezing temperatures across the borderland the City, County, and other area agencies and organizations are…
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Loop 375 east and west at Transmountain reopens to traffic
UPDATE: 4:30 PM – TxDOT crews cleaned up and brines the east and west bound lanes along Loop 375 at Transmountain leading to the reopening of the…
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Rare Snow turns borderland neighborhoods into winter playgrounds
Snow is a rare sight in El Paso — so when it finally falls, families don’t waste a second heading outside. For many kids, it’s not just…
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Sunday Funday: Viva La Plant Shop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viva La Plant Shop in El Paso offers a refreshing oasis where indoor plants and a welcoming atmosphere come alive. Co-owners…
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ABC-7 First Alert continues – Snow hits the Borderland; brace for very cold air overnight
Always exciting to see in Texas and New…
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ABC-7 viewers enjoying some time the snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thank you to all our ABC-7 viewers for sending in pictures of snow from across the Borderland! Bundled up for a snow picture…
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US 62/180 closed between El Paso and New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas Department of Transportation is reported that U.S. 62/180 between El Paso and New Mexico is closed due to road…
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Otero County Fire-EMS District 1 warns of high water and flooding
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – Riley Way and US HWY 54 are among the areas experiencing high water and flooding, according to the Otero County…
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Landfill to close at noon due to weather conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso announced the Greater El Paso Landfill will be closing at noon due to the current inclement weather in…
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Reported Minneapolis shooting involving federal law enforcement under investigation
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Officials are currently working to confirm reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement, the City of…
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Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to slap 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if America’s…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Winter storm brings snow, ice and dangerous cold to the Borderland
A winter storm is impacting the Borderland this Saturday, bringing snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures across parts of southern New Mexico…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Local impact of immigration enforcement actions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the country, immigrations and customs enforcement is stepping up enforcement actions. Some communities are pushing…
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Safety tips for driving in winter conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As rainy conditions increase the risk of crashes, AAA is reminding drivers to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving…
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CBP collected billions in tariffs last year. What that could mean for you.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Customs and Border Protection recently released its tariff enforcement and economic security numbers for last year. After…
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Peruvian migrant accused of assaulting Border Patrol agent near Mt. Cristo Rey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Peruvian migrant is accused of assaulting a Border Patrol agent in the Mount Cristo Rey area. The migrant, Denis…
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Former Eastlake High coach files discrimination charge under the Americans with Disabilities Act
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former Eastlake High School Coach Matthew Taylor has filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC and intends to pursue…
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Shots fired near El Paso High, Lamar Elementary. Lockdown now lifted.
Update (3:12 PM): The lockdown at El Paso High School is now over. El Paso Police tell ABC-7 that shots were fired in the area just before 1:55 p.m.…
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Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment, according to…
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‘I don’t believe he took his life’: Family of Nicaraguan man seeks answers after his death at Camp East Montana
Victor Manuel Diaz died at an ICE detention facility in Texas on Jan. 14. By Laura Romero January 23, 2026, 2:02 PM The family of a Nicaraguan…
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Hiker finds ancient remains near Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ancient remains have been located in near Alamogordo in Otero County. The Sheriff’s Office says that on Wednesday, a…
Continue Reading City of El Paso initiates Snow and Ice Response Plan ahead of winter storm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso says that its Streets and Maintenance crews are prepared to respond to the winter weather conditions…
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El Paso at the center of migrant detention center turmoil
BY ANGELA KOCHERGA AND DIANNE SOLIS This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom dedicated to…
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More than 1,700 flights cancelled as winter storm hits the U.S.
The storm stretches from New Mexico to the South to the Northeast. By Emily Shapiro Last Updated: January 23, 2026, 10:37 AM MST More than 170…
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New Details: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly New Year’s Day crash
Update (4:30 PM): Court documents obtained by ABC-7 state that Abel Garcia, the man charged with intoxication manslaughter after the fatal New Year’s…
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Thorn Bridge to reopen, Mesa exit now open
UPDATE: As of 9:56 a.m., both North and South Desert Boulevard lanes are open at the Thorn Bridge. UPDATE: As of 9:30 a.m., TxDOT reports that…
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Borderland animal shelters stress responsible pet ownership as influx continues
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The start of the new year is statistically a busy time for local animal shelters. Following the New Year’s celebrations,…
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Good Vibes Only: Tale of two inseparable pups in search of a home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— This Good Vibes Only report begins in the busy streets of the Resler area in West El Paso. Two stray dogs had been roaming…
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