Dog shot in home invasion; El Paso police say resident shot intruder in return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A home invasion Wednesday morning in northeast El Paso and a man found shot 2 miles away from that location appear…
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Borderland snow day in March
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Borderland residents woke up to a “Winter Wonderland”…or at least what’s considered a winter wonderland along…
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Questions remain in the aftermath of City Council’s vote to terminate City Manager’s contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is working to obtain official statements from the members of El Paso’s City Council who voted for terminating City…
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12-year-old Las Cruces girl found
UPADATE: Las Cruces Police said missing girl returned home overnight and in is good condition. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police are…
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Senate passes Covid Origins Act
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation that could reveal more information about the origins of Covid-19. Lawmakers passed the Covid Origins Act of…
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White House looks to put cybersecurity pressure on companies
The White House on Thursday released its national cybersecurity strategy, detailing an effort to increase regulation of critical industries by making…
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One person taken to the hospital after rollover crash in La Union
LA UNION, New Mexico — One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire Department, they…
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Borderland Crimes, Podcast 16: Abduction at an ATM – The Murder of Sophia Martinez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sophia Martinez, 18, headed out on a blind date on a Friday night in March 2000. But she never made it to the dance club in…
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El Paso Animal Services believes “overcrowding” is to blame for recent Distemper outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In a sample test, 60 percent of animals tested positive for Distemper at El Paso animal services facilities. The shelter…
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Jupiter, Venus orbit closer than usual to earth
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The borderland’s night sky is shinning a bit brighter than usual as Jupiter and Venus appear closed to earth. The phenomenon…
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Officials notice rise in violent juvenile offenses involving firearms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As the number of crimes involving teens are becoming more common in the borderland, prosecutors have noticed a pattern. Emily…
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Texas Department of Public Safety suspends agent assigned to El Paso after arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 38-year-old special agent with the Texas Department of Public Safety has been suspended following his arrest by the El…
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Closures, delays, cold weather updates as the Borderland braces for a drop in temperatures
UPDATED (3/2/23): From GISD: Due to inclement weather, the District Spanish Spelling Bee scheduled for Thursday at North Valley Elementary School is…
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Cat rescued from Juarez prison coming to Texas – Fur real
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Egyptian cat with rescued from a Juarez prison will be adopted by someone in Texas. The cat, which had been tattooed…
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Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, man in custody
ABC NEWS — An explosive device was found in a checked piece of luggage at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday, according to…
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I-10 east lanes reopen after firefighters extinguish trailer fire
UPDATE: According to information provided on the Texas Department of Transportation website, I-10 east lanes are back open. Only the right lane…
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El Paso City 4 Rep. target of a sexual harassment complaint
UPDATE: A city spokesperson tells ABC-7 the complaint was a sexual harassment complaint. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –District 4 City Representative Joe…
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Las Cruces firefighters battle night of trash receptacle fires
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces fire investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for…
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Walmart on Dyer evacuating due to suspicious item
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police say the Walmart on 5631 Dyer is evacuating as a precaution due to a suspicious item. The El Paso Bomb Squad…
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Juarez residents are still without electricity after weekend’s storm
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After Sunday’s strong winds, several Juarez residents have reported being without electricity for days. Some of them were…
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Man taken to the hospital after assault/shooting call in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso police say the man suffered life-threatening injuries. Broaddus Ave. Gateway South intersection is still blocked off as of 11:05 a.m.…
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Teen who police say pointed gun at El Paso police officer faces multiple charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have identified the man they say led officers on a chase Monday that ended at Bassett. Police say, Angel…
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AMC movie theater popcorn coming to Walmart
You soon won’t have to go to a movie theater to snack on AMC’s popcorn. The nation’s largest movie theater chain announced Tuesday…
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US Postal Service plans to buy EV Ford delivery vehicles
The United States Postal Service (USPS) says its revving up its plans to modernize the nation’s largest federal fleet of vehicles. Tuesday the USPS…
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3 hospitalized in serious central El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people were hospitalized after a serious crash in central El Paso Tuesday night, according to emergency fire dispatch.…
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700 new body-worn cameras going to patrol and traffic officers in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 700 new body-worn cameras are going to patrol and traffic officers, said Assistant El Paso Police Chief Zina Silva at…
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City of El Paso working with DOJ to investigate 176 vehicles of service members allegedly impounded and auctioned
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced Tuesday that it has been working with the Department of Justice to investigate the company for…
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Nissan recalling more than 700,000 SUVs that can accidentally shut off while driving
(CNN) — Nissan is recalling more than 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport compact SUVs because they can be shut off accidentally while driving. Some model…
Continue Reading Gonzalez thanks El Paso after city council votes to terminate his employment as City Manager
UPDATE 9:28 p.m. El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement on Gonzalez’s termination, saying, “Today the City Council exercised its right to…
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House panel to vote on bill empowering Biden to ban TikTok
(CNN) — A powerful House committee is set to vote Tuesday on a bill that would make it easier to ban TikTok from the United States and…
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