Weathered utility pole on Raynor sparks safety concerns among El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Raynor, a busy intersection in central El Paso, this pole has been broken for months. “The thing is, that the post, as…
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2 US Army members arrested for allegedly trying to cross into Mexico with firearms
UPDATE (July 7, 2026) — Fort Bliss confirmed with ABC-7 that Mexican federal police arrested two of its service members at the Bridge of the…
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Desert Rescue 915 needs volunteers to clean July 4th aftermath
The 4th of July festivities are over, but it’s just the beginning for the clean-up process. Desert Rescue 915 is partnering up with Precinct 1…
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El Paso USA fans hang their heads high following Round of 16 loss to Belgium
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, the FIFA World Cup brought fans across the Borderland together as the U.S. Men’s National Team continues…
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El Paso Water gives free sandbags ahead of monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As monsoon season approaches, it’s important to include sandbags in your flood management strategy. Monday, El Paso Water…
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Team USA eliminated from World Cup following loss to Belgium, 4-1
SEATTLE, Washington – The United States men’s soccer team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team USA came out on the losing end in…
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Las Cruces Museum of Art to showcase vibrant Michoacán mask collection
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Museum of Art will open a new exhibit exploring the culture of Michoacán, Mexico. Monday, the city said a…
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City of El Paso reaches $8 million settlement for Daniel Villegas lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said it reached an $8 million settlement agreement with Daniel Villegas to resolve a federal…
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Charlie Kirk’s widow faces his accused killer in court for the first time as prosecutors start presenting evidence
By Nicki Brown, Andi Babineau, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk faced her husband’s accused killer,…
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El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez arrested for allegedly assaulting step-aunt
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — The Anthony Police Department arrested and charged El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez for allegedly assaulting her step-aunt…
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New Mexico State Fair accepting applications for green chile cheeseburger competition
(KVIA) — The New Mexico State Fair is accepting applications for its Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. One New Mexico restaurant will be…
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El Paso man charged for crash that injured 4; passenger loses pregnancy
CANYON, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old El Paso man has been charged for a crash that injured a child and a pregnant woman, according to the Canyon…
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El Paso Animal Services sees influx of lost dogs after Fourth of July fireworks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Animal Services expected a big intake of animals during the Fourth of July weekend. The holiday is usually one of…
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Las Cruces Police Department accepting applications for paid training academy
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department started accepting applications Monday for its next training academy. The 22-week paid…
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US 54 South at Hondo Pass reopens after crash
UPDATE (11 a.m.) — TxDOT reported all lanes reopened at 10:51 a.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All southbound lanes on U.S. 54 at Hondo Pass closed…
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Former El Paso police officer sentenced on assault, violence charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Department officer pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony offenses, according to the El Paso…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Borderland’s role in America 250
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the nation celebrates Independence Day, we’re taking a deeper look at the connected history that runs deep in the…
Continue Reading ‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card
CNN By Betsy Klein, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to…
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Military Monday: Honoring Veteran Shane
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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England Tops Mexico in World Cup Round of 16, 3-2
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — England defeats Mexico in the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Mexico City on Sunday. England…
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El Paso Electric says outages caused by weather, over 11,000 customers impacted
(UPDATE) — A spokesperson with El Paso Electric says that the multiple outages were due to storms and lightning. EP Electric says that cews are on…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flood Advisory for Central and East El Paso until 6:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory for portions of Central/East/Far East El Paso, Fort Bliss, and the Lower Valley…
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UTEP offers chance to see Mexico potentially make World Cup History
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico fans can come watch the match at UTEP Centennial Plaza, where the team face England in Sunday’s round of 16 matchup.…
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El Paso students earn recognition at ISEF
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Mia Olivas, Abigail Caguingin, Ivanna Aragon, Ivanna Aragon, Bella Vargas, Marina Itzel Lares-Garcia and Hannah Koh. For…
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US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card ban suspended ahead of match against Belgium
ByPatricio Chile and Jack Feeley July 5, 2026, 11:40 AM U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the USMNT’s World Cup…
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Sunland Park Fire Department reported to 7 firework related brush fires
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department reported on social media that the department responded to 7 fireworks related…
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Three people hospitalized after two vehicle crash in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three people were taken to local hospitals after a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Chaparral, according to…
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Newborn girl shares birthday with United States
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence announced the birth of a newborn who shares the same birthday as the United States. According…
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Celebrating America’s 250th along Ascarate lake
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the United States turns a quarter of a millennia old, Ascarate Park is throwing a birthday party matching the occasion…
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Joey Chestnut wins his 18th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Chestnut spoke to “GMA” before the annual contest. By Nadine El-Bawab July 4, 2026, 11:01 AM Joey Chestnut was crowned the winner of the 2026…
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