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Borderland Blitz: Week 3 Schedule & Scores

September 11, 2026 3:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Buses, Ballots, and the Bottom Line

September 11, 2026 11:20 PM Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election day is getting closer for voters in the Borderland and across the nation. In just over a month, some will be able to start heading to the polls for early voting. But with some questions about what rules and regulations may be in place, what do you need to do

El Pasoans remember the impact of 9/11 on the border region

September 11, 2026 7:37 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tragic event that shook not only New York City but the entire country and even the world continues to resonate in the minds of some local residents each anniversary. Although the El Paso region is far from where the attacks took place, some residents vividly recall the impact that

NMSU stair climb in remembrance of 9/11

September 11, 2026 7:34 PM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – New Mexico State University hosted a stair climb early Friday morning in remembrance of the close to 3,000 lives lost during 9/11. Members of the NMSU Army ROTC, along with campus police and fire departments and members from the City of Las Cruces police and fire all attended the event. The

El Paso VA offers weekend activities (Sept 12)

September 11, 2026 3:01 PM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The borderland is home to hundreds of thousands of veterans. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs works hard to make sure that each is healthy, mentally and physically. It also regularly schedules activities, so that veterans can friendship and a sense of community. As part of Suicide Prevention Month this September,

90 years in prison for second Young Park mass shooting teen

September 11, 2026 12:33 PM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young Park that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. Dominguez was 17 at the time of the shooting and was the last of four suspects tried and convicted on three

Dell City mural gets makeover, hopes to attract visitors

September 11, 2026 3:18 PM Rosemary Garcia

DELL CITY, Texas (KVIA)—Travelers driving near Dell City will now be greeted by a new mural that was unveiled last week. It celebrates the history, agriculture and people of the Dell Valley. For decades, multiple signs have welcomed residents and visitors to that area. Due to wear and tear, the most recent sign needed a

All lanes reopen at I-10 West at Yarbrough

September 11, 2026 5:42 PM Yvonne Suarez

UPDATE: All lanes are now open. UPDATE: El Paso Fire reports two people were taken to an area hospital after a three vehicle crash at I-10 W and McRae. The crash happened at 4:48 p.m. TxDOT posted that all westbound lanes at Yarbrough are closed until further notice. Seek alternate routes. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)

Collection of firsthand accounts of 9/11 headed to the Library of Congress

September 11, 2026 5:00 PM Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A collection of their firsthand accounts will become part of the archived history of 9-11 and be preserved by the Library of Congress, all because a then-16-year-old high school journalist decided to tell the stories of the students who saw the Twin Towers fall before their eyes. Joseph Fenity convinced his

Big community turnout expected for UTEP’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, 25th anniversary

September 11, 2026 4:23 AM Nicole Ardila

This year marks the 25th anniversary since the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. UTEP is hosting their 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, where El Paso law enforcement and community members come together to honoring all the lives lost. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Sun Bowl Stadium where the ceremony

Good Vibes Only: Hanks High launches fashion boutique, gives students retail experience

September 11, 2026 4:12 AM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Hanks High School hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this week to celebrate the opening of the Forever Swap Boutique. It’s a student-run secondhand clothing exchange that fashion design students will manage. This iniative goes beyond fashion; it will provide a hands-on learning environment as students learn how to manage a

All lanes on US-54 North at Sean Haggerty closed after crash

September 11, 2026 6:15 AM Joseph Montero

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reporting a crash on US-54 North at Sean Haggerty. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the highway. TxDot reports the crash happened around 5:10 a.m. Friday morning. This is a developing story and ABC-7 will bring updates as they become

9/11 25th anniversary: Families to gather for ceremonies at World Trade Center, Pentagon, Shanksville

September 11, 2026 4:03 AM ABC News

By Emily Shapiro Last Updated: September 11, 2026, 3:00 AM MDT Friday will mark 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Another 9,000 people have died from 9/11-related illnesses over the last 25 years. Victims’ families, first responders and

One person taken to hospital with life threatening injuries

September 10, 2026 10:50 PM Jerry Najera

According to the El Paso Fire Department one person was taken to the hospital via Firestar with life threatening injuries after being hit by a car. The incident happened near the intersection of Montana Avenue and Wedgewood Drive. Three eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue were closed off. ABC-7 is working to gather more details to

El Pasoans, Non-Partisan national budget expert react to Trump’s $5000 ‘election dividends’

September 10, 2026 8:01 PM Max Zepeda

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Widespread reaction has continued to pour in across the country to claims made by President Trump Wednesday night at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, the first of it’s kind.In a nearly 100 minute speech, the President announced that if Republicans win and hold their majority in both the

After the Break: El Paso Water repaired $877K pipe burst without raising customer rates

September 10, 2026 11:00 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 people across Northeast and Central El Paso without water or experiencing low water pressure for four to five days. The outage impacted 38,000 El Paso Water customers and resulted in repair costs of $877,000, which were covered through the utility’s

Rep. Escobar says ICE blamed Venezuelans for confrontations at Camp East Montana

September 10, 2026 11:39 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

UPDATE: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar toured Camp East Montana Thursday morning to find out about the reported confrontations between detainees and facility staff. Escobar said ICE blamed a group of Venezuelans for starting those exchanges that led to the assault of staff and what ICE is describing as a riot. Escobar said several people were taken

World Suicide Prevention Day starts at El Paso’s 9-8-8 call center

September 10, 2026 2:56 PM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Bottom line? There is help out there, and it’s just a phone call away. It doesn’t matter where you are. It doesn’t matter how bad things seem. There is always a way out. The challenge here is getting this message to everyone. 9-8-8 is

El Paso Police arrest two men in shooting of two teens

September 10, 2026 12:59 PM Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police arrest two men after two teen boys reported a shooting in south central El Paso. It happened on Saturday, September 5 in the 100 block of S. Eucalyptus. Police officers arrived to find a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old who told police they were sitting in a vehicle

ABC-7 joins We Hike’s morning veteran suicide prevention walk — you can too

September 10, 2026 4:45 AM Nicole Ardila

September is national suicide month. Local organizations are coming together to raise awareness, especially for our military families. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila goes live with We Hike President and Founder Lisa Enriquez to share why they’re hosting a veteran suicide prevention walk on Thursday morning. This is We Hike’s second annual free, beginner-friendly

Plane crash at Jetport under investigation

September 10, 2026 12:16 PM Yvonne Suarez

SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) – Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash happened at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Members of the Doña Ana County Fire Rescue responded to the crash. Two people received minor injuries

Strong storms last night leave thousands without power

September 10, 2026 12:06 PM Mia Tricarico

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso was hit by lightning and heavy rain overnight, the storms also caused thousands to lose power late Wednesday. Overnight storms frequently cause power outages, why is it so frequent? Why aren’t the power generators durable enough to withstand one night of rain and winds. Most customers affected were

Sunday Funday: Turning charcuterie into works of art

September 13, 2026 5:00 AM Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ashley Corona helps young people navigate life through their toughest emotions and express themselves through creativity. When she started her charcuterie business over a year ago, she had no idea it would help her do the same. “I love being able to transform something so normal, like cheese and meats,

NM delegates call on Apple, Google to keep New Mexico’s name on all mapping services

September 10, 2026 10:29 AM Yvonne Suarez

SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) – A group of New Mexico delegates sent a letter to the CEOs of Apple and Google to commit to keeping New Mexico’s name on their platforms mapping services. The request from U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernande

All lanes on I-10 east at Paisano open after early morning crash

September 10, 2026 3:37 AM Joseph Montero

UPDATE (4:04 a.m.): TxDot is reporting that all lanes are now open on I-10 east at Paisano. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reporting a crash on I-10 east at Paisano,. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the highway. TxDot reports the crash happened around 1:11

Key takeaways from Trump’s GOP midterm convention speech

September 10, 2026 1:06 AM ABC News

The president urged his supporters to pretend “I’m on the ballot.” By Benjamin Siegel September 9, 2026, 10:29 PM Once again on his party’s biggest stage, President Donald Trump put himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend “I’m on the ballot” in a bid to energize the GOP at the

Republican El Paso County Judge candidate Minerva Torres Shelton sits down with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke

September 9, 2026 9:22 PM Marcel Clarke

Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton is outlining her priorities as she campaigns for El Paso County Judge. Torres Shelton is running against Democratic El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego in the November 3rd general election. In an interview with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke, Torres Shelton discussed several issues facing El Paso County, including property taxes, county

Opening statements underway in New Mexico vs. Facebook lawsuit

September 9, 2026 6:24 PM Armando Ramirez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice is said to begin presenting key witnesses, including experts, and video depositions from Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. Associate professor Calum Matheson is expected to say Facebook’s messaging was engineered to mislead the public. Zuckerberg and Sandberg will address what Facebook knew about

Economic impact of trade war with Canada

September 9, 2026 3:23 PM Lauren Bly

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New tariffs between the United States and Canada could make affordability concerns worse, according to economist Tom Fullerton. “Households are already complaining about affordability in 2026,” Fullerton said. “And this doesn’t do anything to help matters. It exacerbates the problem a little bit.” In August, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff

Man arrested after Sheriff’s Office says he led deputies on a chase in Far East El Paso

September 9, 2026 6:03 PM Armando Ramirez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that on September 5, 2026, 25-year-old Christian Esparza was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle. According to officials, around 2:59 a.m., an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a blue Audi Q7 traveling eastbound at a high

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