El Paso Inc. honors 2022 El Pasoans of the year, bestows Community Spirit Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Inc. recognized those who give back to our community. Grammy award winner Zuill Bailey received…
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NMSU ends requirement for students, employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico University system will no longer require employees and students to be fully vaccinated against…
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Be Mindful: Breaking the teen mental health stigma in El Paso one click at a time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ‘MyFeels’ app is a mental health digital resource that is helping Borderland teens open up about their mental health. The app…
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Mexican man wanted for homicide returned to Mexico at El Paso bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration officials in El Paso removed a Mexican man wanted for homicide in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Wednesday. Cesar…
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Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophonist and composer, has died at age 89
(CNN) — Wayne Shorter, a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer who helped shaped the sound of contemporary jazz, has died, according to his…
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Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering his wife and son
(CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:08 p.m. ET] The jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has found him guilty…
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NMSU fires head baseball coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mike Kirby, head NMSU baseball coach, is gone after four years with the program. NMSU announced the decision Thursday. He…
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Suspended Texas DPS agent accused of striking girlfriend with fist, knocking her unconscious
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas DPS agent suspended after being arrested for causing bodily injury struck his girlfriend in the face with his fist,…
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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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