What to watch at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration
By Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — Donald Trump will be sworn in as president Monday, returning to power to enact his sweeping vision…
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El Pasoans react to Trump returning to the Oval Office
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office today, Borderland residents are expressing mixed emotions…
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ABC-7 First Alert: 2nd cold front arrives tonight, dangerous wind chill Tuesday morning
EL PASO. Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track the arrival of second cold front tonight. Temperatures will be freezing and…
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Morning Ascension at the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — This morning, balloons will return to the skies of Las Cruces for the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. Visitors can…
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“The Mission Continues” veteran volunteers improve Boys and Girls Club
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A group of veterans helped make improvements to the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso. They are part of “The Mission Continues”…
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Original Fabens High School building constructed a century ago by iconic architect Henry Trost
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The original Fabens High School building can be seen in early black and white pictures from one hundred years ago, as it was…
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Lanes reopen at Gateway East at Valley Crest after rollover
UPDATE: 5:16 p.m. All lanes of Gateway East have reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – All eastbound lanes of Gateway are closed as emergency crews work…
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4 vehicles crash, 1 person seriously injured, STI investigation I-10 W near Downtown El Paso
UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. El Paso Police say 2 trucks and 2 SUVs collided just before 1:48 a.m. at I-10 W near the Missouri exit towards Downtown El Paso.…
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El Paso business owner concerned about potential TikTok ban
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The potential ban of the social media app TikTok this upcoming weekend will have some effects on multiple El Paso small…
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One person injured in possible gang shooting in Central El Paso
Update (5:28 PM): A police spokesperson says that the gang unit is now responding to the shooting. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers…
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Train hits pedestrian near Austin High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A train hit a pedestrian Friday evening on the 4000 block of Nashville, just blocks from Austin High School in Central El…
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Fire ruled unintentional, residents with no power, gas trying to stay warm
UPDATE: El Paso Fire says the fire has been ruled unintentional. The fire was caused by residents of the home who were trying to stay warm. They had…
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Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally returns to Las Cruces for first time in 14 years
UPDATE: Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally organizers say rain or shine the pilots are ready for anything. If weather doesn’t allow for flying they might…
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Man at transition center charged with possession of child pornography
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 31-year-old Stephen Roder after detectives say they found him…
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Man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer pleads guilty
TUCUMCARI, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jaremy Smith, the man accused of killing NMSP Officer Justin Hare, changed his plea to guilty on multiple charges…
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Dutch museum to return sacred items stolen from Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe
YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Netherlands is returning sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts. The items, currently housed at the…
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E.coli bacteria found in EL Paso water well
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A well that is not currently in use tested positive for E.coli on January 15th according to Texas Commission on…
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Socorro ISD superintendent surprise visits schools, rewarding students for high attendance
The Socorro Independent School District superintendent surprised several schools of all grade levels to recognize and celebrate them for achieving…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong wind gusts and dust Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We still remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the impacts of two approaching weather systems. One bringing strong winds and…
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Supreme Court says TikTok can be banned in the US, leaving its future in limbo
CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular…
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BREAKING: Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire-hostage deal
From CNN’s Dana Karni and Mick Krever The Israeli security cabinet on Friday approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced in Qatar on…
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16-year-old girl drowns in Rio Grande, recovered in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — New details are emerging about the drowning of a 16-year-old Mexican girl in the Rio Grande last summer. The…
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New details emerge in death of Guatemalan migrant pinned under SUV after smuggling pursuit in El Paso’s Upper Valley
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Border Patrol officials are revealing new information about a crash that killed a Guatemalan migrant in Santa…
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Driver involved in deadly crash following Texas DPS pursuit in East El Paso charged with murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Chihuahua man accused of causing a deadly crash while smuggling migrants into the U.S. is now charged with murder. CBP…
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Memorial no longer planned for Bob the Goat on Transmountain
Update: Pawsitive Rescuers is no longer planning a memorial or a GoFundMe for Bob the Goat. A spokesperson notified ABC-7 of this update in the…
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Accused catalytic converter thief caught in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 24-year-old David Earl Hardy for allegedly stealing catalytic converters. Officials charged Hardy…
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Fire burns old Fabens high school campus
Update: Fire Marshall and Chief of El Paso County Emergency Services District #2, Roger Esparza, told ABC-7 that the fire started inside of the old…
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2024 City of El Paso election most expensive in last decade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Campaign and donor spending broke the bank in more ways than one in 2024 for the City of El Paso. Between the races for…
Continue Reading FBI, Texas Rangers investigate shots fired at federal officer, one person in custody
(UPDATE, 8:15 p.m.) – A U.S. Marshal spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7 that an operation was being conducted by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force. They…
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El Paso mother faces charges for injury to a child after her toddler drowned
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Court documents show Jessica Weaver was indicted on Dec. 12, 2024 and is facing several charges. Her son, Anthony Leo Malave…
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