Overnight storms flood home in the Northeast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A street in Northeast El Paso flooded with around 3 feet of water due to overnight storms, damaging the surrounding homes.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Active rainfall, and lingering rain chances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track active rainfall this morning with potential for more throughout the day. El…
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Hundreds of gallons of fuel spill onto I-10 East near Paisano
Update (11:28 AM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that two fuel tanks, each containing 100 gallons of fuel, ruptured and leaked diesel onto…
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Floodwaters leave drivers stranded in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: The street has now been opened, according to TXDOT. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers were left stranded in Northeast El Paso after early…
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Socorro ISD Board of Trustees announce lone superintendent finalist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During tonight’s board meeting, the district named Interim Superintendent James Vasquez as the finalist for the open…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flood Watch continues for Cloudcroft, Mescalero, and Ruidoso until Wednesday evening, localized flooding is expected
The original Flood Watch for the South Central Mountains including Mescalero, Cloudcroft, and Ruidoso remains in effect through Wednesday evening.…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Watch the ceremony live below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2025 Tuesday evening. The Hall of…
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Koze Teppan Grill burglarized
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say that two men burglarized Koze Teppan Grill in west El Paso. Officers arrested Marcos Alberto Reyes, 36,…
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ICE arrests 11 Iranians illegally in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — This weekend, ICE arrested 11 Iranian nationals who officials say were in the country illegally. The Department of…
Continue Reading Flood Advisory for Southern Dona Ana County along Interstate 10 and Anthony Gap until 4 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa has issued a Flood Advisory for Southern Dona Ana County along Interstate 10 and Anthony Gap…
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Gov. Abbott signs bill prohibiting students from using cell phones in Texas schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, which requires public schools in Texas to adopt policies prohibiting…
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Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2025 “Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students” was first published by The Texas…
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Dona Ana County Commissioners approve funding for transition to self-operated emergency medical services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire departments across Dona Ana County are set to start operating their own emergency medical services soon. The…
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El Paso City Council opposes electric company’s proposed rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council voted to oppose El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase by 22%, or $23 per month, starting in…
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FBI plans to shift agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism: Sources
The shift was prompted by the U.S. strikes in Iran, the sources said. ByKatherine Faulders, Mike Levine, Luke Barr, and Alexander…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Widespread thunderstorm chances, flood watch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for rain chances thorough the region. The area is also at risk for flooding. The…
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Search and rescue helping hiker in Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department search and rescue crew is helping a hiker down the Franklin Mountains. Fire department officials…
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Hudspeth man sentenced to prison for child sex abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentin Juarez Juarez, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14 and was sentenced to…
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Trump announces Israel and Iran have agreed to ceasefire, set to begin in 6 hours
Why Iran possibly warned Qatar about its attack ahead of time From CNN’s John General CNN’s Clarissa Ward is in Tel Aviv as Iran launched strikes…
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Motorcyclist killed in eastside crash identified
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police just identified the motorcyclist killed in the crash on New World Drive last week as Angel Arturo Hernandez,…
Continue Reading ABC-7 First Alert: Flood Watch issued for El Paso and Las Cruces until Wednesday night; TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Watch for multiple counties until Wednesday Night. This includes Culberson, Dona Ana, El…
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Wildfire Watch: Trout, Buck, Seven Springs, and Skyline Fires
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — We’re tracking the multiple wild fires fires blazing all across southern New Mexico, including a new fire that’s…
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Cars swept away by floodwater in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Several cars have been swept away in Ruidoso as the mountain village deals with flooding. Courtesy: Ruidoso News…
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Those who take antidepressants are more likely to overheat during extreme temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here in the Sun City, we are not strangers to extreme temperatures. So far in 2025 we’ve seen 16 triple-digit days in El…
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Las Cruces Swiftwater Rescue Team deploys to Ruidoso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces is deploying its Swiftwater Rescue Team to Ruidoso. The village is anticipating monsoon rains and…
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead” was first published by The Texas…
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills
By Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills” was first published by…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Widespread storm chances this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for widespread rain chances picking up today and expected through the week. Shower and…
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Alfred Aranda Jr: Military Monday honoree for June 23, 2025
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…
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