Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn for GOP Senate runoff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, ABC-7…
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Person in hospital with serious injuries after crash in Lower Valley El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said one person is in the hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday. Police…
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Voting participation lowers across El Paso County for May 2026 runoffs compared to March primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting participation in El Paso County fell for Tuesday’s runoff elections compared to the March primary, according to the…
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At least 1 dead and 9 missing after an implosion at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state
Originally Published: 26 MAY 26 14:53 ET Updated: 26 MAY 26 20:23 ET By Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has died,…
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Ysleta ISD offers free summer meals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is offering free breakfast and lunch meals to children starting June 1. The 2026…
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Ysleta ISD names new principal at Alicia R. Chacón International School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a new principal at Alicia R. Chacon International School. Tuesday, the Ysleta Independent School District…
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Meet Chico the El Paso Chihuahuas mascot and kids eat free at Hooters El Paso East
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hooters El Paso East announced Tuesday that there will be a chance for community members to meet Chico, the El Paso…
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Sold-out performances in El Paso bring more than $1.49 million in ticket sales in first 3 months of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine sold-out performances in El Paso brought more than $1.49 million in ticket sales in the first three months of 2026,…
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Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
Originally Published: 26 MAY 26 13:58 ET Updated: 26 MAY 26 17:56 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The White House is preparing a government-wide…
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City of El Paso releases Data Center Policy Framework draft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the City of El Paso released a draft of its Data Center Policy Framework for the public to look at and give…
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Man arrested, charged for allegedly stalking with a drone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly using a drone to stalk someone, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
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CASA Auto commits $1 million for future Deck Plaza dog park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future Deck Plaza project received its first private donation of $1 million from CASA Auto Group, the Downtown Deck…
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El Paso City Council unanimously backs policy against future hyperscale data centers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a policy direction opposing the recruitment and…
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Pepi, Zendejas headed to World Cup; Former Locomotive star Diego Luna left off roster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday it was made official. The U.S. Men’s National Team announced the 26 players who will be suiting up for the red,…
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Water outage in Northeast El Paso planned for Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said a planned water outage will affect some Northeast residents Wednesday while the utility does replacement…
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El Paso Sector Border Patrol arrests 2 suspected Tren de Aragua members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Sector Border Patrol said its Targeting Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and…
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9-year-old boy survives life-threatening asthma attack thanks to EPCH, Life Ambulance crews
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It started as a typical day for the Strand family, but quickly turned into a nightmare after their 9-year-old son suffered a…
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Sunday Funday: Corporate Chef
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — He’s the chef in multiple kitchens, acting as the invisible hand behind menus. Meet Oscar Lopez, a Corporate Chef, who…
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Local school districts explain efforts to get students to vote
Many first time voters are high school students, and local school districts are ensuring they have all the opportunity to register and vote in the…
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Multiple people injured in chemical vat implosion at facility in Washington state
The injuries included chemical burns, authorities said. By Meredith Deliso May 26, 2026, 10:20 AM Multiple people were injured in a chemical vat…
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County Judge Samaniego to declare June 13 & 14 as “Viva La Lucha Weekend”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego invites runners, fans, and supporters of professional wrestling or lucha libre to…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rain chances weaken, below average
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rain chances will weaken a bit today as moisture pushes eastward. Temperatures although below average will still be warm.…
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Texas Tech doctor helping expand lung care in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Nils Nickel was named the principal investigator for a national study that is taking place in El Paso and will help…
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Military Monday: Honoring SSG Charles Scott and PFC Charles Scott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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US forces target missile launch sites, boats in ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran: CENTCOM
By David Brennan and Meredith Deliso Last Updated: May 25, 2026, 5:18 PM MDT U.S. forces on Monday launched what U.S. Central Command described as…
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Wildfire burns on Mescalero Apache Reservation, less than one acres in size
UPDATE (5:50 PM) — Officials with Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue now say that the fire is about 0.69 acres in size and is zero percent contained.…
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Locally shot film “Shark Thrash” to have free screening in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Film Las Cruces announced Monday that there will be a free screening of the new movie “Shark Thrash,” which was…
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Voter Guide: May 26 primary runoffs in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, voters will decide who will move to the November general election after voting in the Democratic and Republican…
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Mother arrested after allegedly falsifying documents to visit son in jail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Nancy Alvarez is facing charges after allegedly falsifying…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – County Coliseum Contracts and Controversies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum is one of the Borderland’s longest-running entertainment venues, operating since the 1940s. It’s…
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