EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Burger,” known across El Paso as a pop-up eatery, now has a permanent spot in the heart of Downtown El Paso. That new location is at 209 East Mills Avenue. Burger started as a pop-up spot in downtown known for its smash burgers. The owners then moved to the first
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Josh Acevedo says the video of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem attributing the current government shutdown to Democrats is playing at the TSA security checkpoint in the El Paso airport. Acevedo posted a message to Instagram, along with a clip of Noem’s video playing at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Symphony Orchestra is celebrating it’s milestone of 95 years in bringing performances to the borderland. Their series began with the gold medal winner of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Pian Competition, Aristo Sham who joined the they orchestra for Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. “I am excited
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials say they are the first in the nation to launch a Airborne Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ACUS). This technology is mounted onto helicopters and is used to detect and respond to drones that could pose a threat to public safety. Courtesy: Texas DPS
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A federal district judge on Wednesday issued an emergency order blocking the Trump administration’s mass firings of government workers, the union representing thousands of federal employees said. President Donald Trump and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought have followed through with threats to fire thousands of federal workers during the shutdown.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews put out a house fire on the westside this afternoon. The fire happened near the intersection of Westwind Drive and Snow Heights Court at 2:46 p.m. The firefighters put out the blaze by 3:06 p.m. Crews are still checking for hotspots. The fire was classified
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso resident Chong Kim is speaking out about her experience surviving sex trafficking. The FBI says every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the U.S., and many become victims of sex trafficking like Kim. The movie “Eden” from 2013, was written by Kim to tell her own story. Kim was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting for the El Paso County November 2025 Uniform and Special Election starts on Monday, October 20, 2025. Early voting will last until Friday, October 31, 2025. “With twelve days of Early Voting, including Saturday and Sunday, you can choose a time that best fits your schedule,” El Paso
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Update (October 15, 2025): Las Cruces Police say Evan Gabriel Martinez, 18, is charged with attempted murder and tampering with evidence after an attempted gun heist. Police responded to a house in Las Cruces at 2:30 a.m. Monday and found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say the boy’s injuries were serious,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta is planning to build an AI-optimized data center in Northeast El Paso. The investment is estimated at $1.5 billion, according to the Borderplex Alliance. This project is happening in partnership with the State of Texas, El Paso County, and the City of El Paso, a spokesperson for the Borderplex
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by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersOctober 5, 2025 On Tuesday, Nov. 4, El Paso County voters will cast their ballots in the uniform election that will primarily feature 17 Texas constitutional amendments, or propositions, including property tax cuts for homeowners and businesses. While the election doesn’t carry many candidate races, voters in some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances will linger once again into your evening. Today we are tracking a 20-30% chance for storms later tonight. Drier conditions are expected to push into the region for your Thursday. To start off your day you will experience cool temps
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UPDATE (7:07 a.m.) — El Paso Police told ABC-7 a 49-year-old woman died in the hospital from gunshot wounds. The suspect is a 23-year-old man who is detained and being questioned. Police believe the man and woman have no relationship. Police are going door-to-door, asking for witness information. They received the call around 1 a.m.
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By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat and South Texas native, is launching a run for Texas governor, entering a crowded Democratic primary to challenge Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2026. “Our fight right now is against the billionaires and the corporations who are driving up prices, closing our
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LYNCHBURG, Virginia – The New Mexico State Aggies had plenty of chances to come away with a win on the road against the Liberty Flames. However, too many errors on special teams, and a missed field goal in the final seconds is what ultimately doomed the Aggies. Special teams were a big problem for the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved today the allocation of $5 million from the Texas Economic Development (TED) Fund to conduct feasibility studies at the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry, aiming to “expand and modernize one of the region’s busiest international crossings.” According to the City’s International Bridges Department director, Roberto
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police responded to the 1700 block of Dale Douglas today. Officers were first called out to reports of an unknown problem. The first call came in at 8:36 a.m. Crimes Against Persons detectives were called out later. Officials describe the situation as a death investigation. An ABC-7 crew
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Update (October 14, 2025): Court documents state that Edgar Perez is charged with First Degree Murder. Investigators say that they first got reports of a gunshot victim on the 100 block of Palma Drive in Sunland Park on Monday afternoon. The victim is identified as Jesus Alba De la Cruz, according to the court documents.
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Update (October 14, 2025): New court documents state that officials have charged Kevin Marin with Aggravated Battery against a Household Member (Deadly Weapon) and Attempt to Commit a Felony. The documents state that when police officers arrived at the scene of the shooting, they found three semi-automatic rifle bullet casings in Marin’s bedroom. They found
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police released 9-1-1 calls, body camera video and new details about the suspect who was shot and killed by an LCPD officer outside a Chili’s restaurant last week. Police say the suspect, 50-year-old Philip Adrian Mullin, threatened restaurant patrons with a knife and a hammer. The shooting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a resolution today authorizing Mayor Renard Johnson to sign an Interlocal Agreement with UTEP. The agreement allows the city to assume joint-administration of a $40 million award that boosts the Borderland’s aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities. The money comes from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rainy weather overnight caused damage and flooding across El Paso. ABC-7 is committed to providing complete team coverage on the damage and flooding. Flooding on Elm Street Elm Street in Central El Paso flooded overnight. Video sent in by a viewer says shows heavy streams of water flowing through the
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Update (October 14, 2025): Las Cruces Police officials spoke about the shooting near the Chili’s in Las Cruces last week. Watch the livestream below. Update (October 10, 2025): Las Cruces will hold a news conference on the shooting on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Police officials describe the incident as an “officer-involved shooting.” Update: Las Cruces
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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Senator Nicholas Paul announced his resignation today. Paul represents District 33, which covers Ruidoso, the northern part of Alamogordo, areas west of Roswell, and a large swath of land stretching north to Corona. Paul, a Republican, says he needs to prioritize his health and family amid recent
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A group of Buddhist monks from Nepal visited inmates at the Otero County Prison Facility recently. The prison says that this was the monks’ first ever visit to a U.S. prison. They met with inmates who practice the Buddhism. Courtesy: Otero County Prison Facility “The monks were accompanied by long-time
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as another round of storms is possible for your Tuesday. Today storm chances are still elevated ranging from 40-50% chance. Storm chances much like yesterday look a bit stronger into the evening. We are looking at a bit more sun today which will
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NAMI El Paso is hosting its annual NAMIWalks event at Ascarate Park to promote accessible and affordable mental health care for all. The purpose of the event is to show those who are struggling, are not alone. NAMI El Paso says Americans are becoming more aware of the crisis where 1 in 5 of people experience
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As a ceasefire takes hold in the Middle East, families in El Paso with ties to the region are feeling a mix of relief and hope. The release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners brought emotional reactions from locals with loved ones overseas. Annsam Jallad has family in the West
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Board of Nursing is issuing an Imposter Alert for an El Paso woman accused of trying to pose as a nurse. The board says Margarita Gonzalez tried to secure a job as a registered nurse at several places by using license numbers and names belonging to other nurses. Gonzalez did not provide patient care,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The recent rainfall in El Paso may have brought relief from the heat, but it also brought a familiar problem to city streets: potholes. “When rain infiltrates the cracks in asphalt, it seeps down into the base layer,” Randy Garcia, director of the City of El Paso’s Streets and Maintenance
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