ABC-7 Xtra: DPS sees rise in pursuits following growing number of migrant crossings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the number of migrants coming into the country illegally through our borders grows, so do the number of pursuits by…
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Justice Samuel Alito temporarily extends access to abortion drug while Supreme Court considers case
(CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday extended a hold on a lower court ruling that would have imposed restrictions on…
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El Paso alumni of Sul Ross State University to host benefit golf tournament April 29
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Sul Ross State University El Paso Alumni Chapter – The 915 Lobos – will hold an alumni golf tournament on Saturday, April…
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Temporary suspension of commercial vehicles worries Juarez business leaders
UPDATE: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning businesses to expect longer than normal wait times at the Ysleta port of entry cargo facility.…
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El Paso pickleball players fight for more access to city courts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Pickleball, a sport with similarities to tennis, is growing in popularity across the country and in the Borderland. Jamie…
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Justice Department charges leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel in sprawling fentanyl-trafficking probe
(CNN) — The Justice Department on Friday announced charges against more than two dozen defendants, including three sons of the notorious drug…
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Ex-producer escalates lawsuit, claiming Fox News lawyers deleted messages from her phone
(CNN) — A former Fox News producer who claims the right-wing network pressured her to give false testimony escalated her own lawsuit…
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Anthony I.S.D. hosting job fair
ANTHONY, Texas — Anthony Independent School District is hosting a teaching job fair today. The district is looking for highly skilled educators with…
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Donald Trump returns to New York for deposition in $250M civil lawsuit
NEW YORK CITY, New York— Former President Donald Trump left the New York Attorney General’s office after a day-long deposition Thursday. New York…
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Temporary suspension of commercial vehicles at the Bridge of the Americas today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A temporary suspension of commercial operations is in effect today at the Bridge of the Americas. The closure will allow El…
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Officials set to suspend commercial operations Friday at Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Commercial Operations at the Bridge of the Americas will be temporarily closed Friday, April 14, to allow for the processing…
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Bel Air punches ticket to Class 5A state title match; Highlanders defeat Mission Sharyland, 4-1
GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Bel Air Highlanders are one step closer to another state soccer championship. Thursday, the Highlanders defeated Mission…
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Thousands of cattle killed in explosion and fire at Texas dairy farm
(CNN) — An explosion and fire at a dairy farm this week near Dimmitt, Texas, killed thousands of cattle and injured one person, according to…
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El Pasoans can learn more about proposed climate policy to the city charter at community meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso residents have been invited to several meetings to learn more about the proposed citizen-led climate charter that…
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El Paso police say woman fended off stranger in surprise attack at east El Paso home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 19-year-old woman told El Paso police she was confronted by a stranger at her east El Paso home who she later recalled…
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Air National Guardsman taken into custody in connection to documents leak
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Mass. Air National Guardsman suspected in classified documents leak taken into custody by federal agents. …
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Vehicle on fire on I-10 and Redd; I-10 east lanes at Redd closed
UPDATE: El Paso police say I-10 east lanes at Redd Road are closed due to that vehicle fire. No injuries were reported. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A…
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Eighth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival to honor ‘Breaking Bad’ star Giancarlo Esposito
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The 8th Annual Las Cruces Film Festival (LCIFF) is captivating audiences from around the world this week, with an…
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How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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Juarez bridge reconstruction nears halfway point; summer completion expected
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The ‘Carlos Villarreal’ bridge in Juarez that connects directly with the Bridge of the Americas has been under…
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Texas House passes bill to expand medical marijuana program
AUSTIN, Texas—Texans who suffer from chronic pain could soon be able to access the medical marijuana program. On Wednesday, the texas house…
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Uvalde parents setup GoFundMe for their children to take trip to Disneyland as shooting anniversary approaches
UVALDE, Texas — As the one year anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting approaches, many students are still coping with the tragic events…
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Socorro Police Raid Stash House That Leads To A Sex Trafficking Ring
SOCORRO, Texas— Socorro Police say they discovered a stash house with drugs and victims of human trafficking. Police conducted the raid at the…
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Man charged with woman’s murder in connection to Red Sands discovery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 34-year-old man was taken into custody at a Walmart parking lot on a warrant for murder in connection with the death of…
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Police identify man arrested in shooting involving officer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police have identified the man arrested following a domestic disturbance call on Tuesday that ended with an officer…
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Stabbing victim reports injury from Hanks High School
UPDATE: El Paso Fire Department has confirmed the juvenile was a student and suffered serious injuries. Witnesses say a fight broke out on school…
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ASARCO smokestack demolition: A decade later, land remains unsold, challenges linger
EL PASO, Texas– Thursday, April 13th, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary since the ASARCO smokestacks were demolished. Some community members opposed…
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Court documents: woman found dead in desert shot in head by her boyfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The woman who was found murdered in the Red Sands area was shot in the head by her boyfriend in a car, police said. ABC-7…
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Keitha Adams is back as head coach of UTEP women’s basketball
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keitha Adams is making a return to UTEP as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Vice President and Director of…
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El Paso’s animal rescue reminds public to keep an eye on their pets this Parvovirus season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Although the Parvovirus can be spread anytime, the spring and summer months are more common for outbreaks. According to…
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