by Inside Climate News, The Texas TribuneAugust 24, 2026 The three elected officials who regulate the oil and gas industry in Texas hold an open meeting each month in Austin to vote on matters from pipeline violations to permit renewals. Members of the public can register to speak for up to three minutes at the
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OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Otero County Sheriff’s Office is helping with an investigation into an infant’s death, it said Monday. On Aug. 21, a mother told 911 her newborn child was unresponsive, the sheriff’s office said. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority received the call. The mother’s partner performed CPR while first responders
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said international bridge toll rates will change for commercial vehicles at some ports of entry starting Sept. 1. According to a Facebook post the city made, new toll rates for commercial vehicles will take effect at these bridges: Ysleta-Zaragoza Stanton-Lerdo Paso Del Norte Pre-paid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved the county Hospital District’s 2027 fiscal year budget and tax rate Monday. “We are proud to have proposed and had approved a $2.1 billion budget and tax rate of $0.236904, which is less compared to the 2026 property tax rate of $0.240892 – a decrease
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Editor’s Note: Reporting for this story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. This story is a collaboration between the Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual, nonprofit newsroom and funder dedicated to high-quality, fact-based news and information from the U.S.-Mexico border, and Public Health Watch, a nonprofit investigative newsroom based in Texas. By Mariana
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pursuits along Texas highways can become dangerous for everyone involved. In border communities, they are a common sight. Many have resulted in serious crashes and even death. The Texas Department of Public Safety has been using technology known as the Grappler System to help prevent and stop pursuits altogether for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The mother of a 3-year-old, whose father punched in the head and chest, says Fort Bliss officials failed to take abuse allegations seriously. Specialist Baltazar E. Gonzalez, 27, will serve six years in a military correction facility and was dishonorably discharged from the Army after pleading guilty to several charges,
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Good Morning El Paso joins UTEP to kick off their first day of the fall semester on Monday. UTEP says new and returning students will be greeted with the Miner Welcome event, which started on August 20 and will end with the 35th annual Minerpalooza on September 11.. Victor Arreola with UTEP’s Communications and Marketing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Northeast El Paso Monday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The El Paso Independent School District said the crash involved a district police officer. See the moment the crash happened in the video above. The Fire Department said it happened just
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Restaurants across Texas are facing higher costs for food, labor, insurance, utilities and payment processing, according to the Texas Restaurant Association’s second-quarter 2026 Economics Report. Raul Gonzalez, co-owner and executive chef of Starlite Gastropub, says higher gas and grocery costs are leaving El Pasoans with less money to spend on
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By Max Zahn President Donald Trump on Monday said in a social media post that he will ratchet up tariffs on Canada-made cars and auto parts in January, escalating a trade war between the United States and Canada. The moves comes after negotiations between Canada and the U.S. broke down over the weekend. A fresh round
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By Catherine Bouvet Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez woke up to a gut-wrenching call at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday: Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo, his wife and the mother to their 6-year-old daughter, was aboard a plane about to be deported to Honduras. Turcios told ABC News that he scrambled to stop it. He stayed on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday night, two El Pasoans took home the 2026 Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA titles. Laura’s Productions hosted the final part of the pageant at Bowie High School’s Fine Arts building. Lauren Elizabeth Hernandez won the 2026 Miss El Paso USA title. Victoria Benitez won
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for dangerously hot conditions! Temperatures are expected to trend above average through at least midweek. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of El Paso County including Tornillo and Fort Hancock. Heat Advisory in effect from August 24, 12:00
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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 Military Monday: Ronald Beaman. Beaman served 23 years in the U.S. Army. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Judith Raanan was one of the first American hostages released by Hamas after the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. Raanan, and her teenage daughter were on a trip from Chicago visiting in Kibbutz Nahal Oz when they were kidnapped. The two spent 17 days in Hamas captivity. Ranaan shared
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) says that 40-year-old Edgar Amaya is facing a charge of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) after a crash that left one person with serious injuries. Officials say deputies with the sheriff’s office were called out Saturday, August 22, around to 1:48 a.m. to the 900
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Juárez officials, first responders were called out for a fire that had started near Puerto Dunkirque and Puerto Lisboa streets in the Tierra Nueva neighborhood Saturday around 7 p.m. Officials say that the fire destroyed wooden and cardboard houses that individuals had built without permission on property that
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Your ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the heat wave that continues to cook the Borderland. Daily highs for Monday-Wednesday will be up to 105. We could possible break a few daily record highs. A upper-level high pressure system (heat dome) continues to build over the Desert Southwest which is minimizing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week, which started Saturday, August 22, and ends on August 30, celebrating the people, places, and moments involving the National Parks. While park sites across the United States celebrate the week with their own activities and events, the National Park Service will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy hosted a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday evening for the university’s Doctor of Pharmacy Class 2030. During the ceremony, family and friends joined University administrators and faculty as students received their first white coat. According to UTEP, the white
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Is your backyard your favorite place to relax, entertain, or enjoy the Borderland sunshine? We want to see it! Show us what makes your outdoor space special — whether it’s a peaceful gazebo, a sparkling pool, an impressive barbecue setup, a beautiful garden, or your own personal backyard oasis. One
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) – Custom vehicles reflect the culture and passion of the people who build them, and will be the focus of the first ‘Chuco Rig Down’ Saturday hosted by MHC Kenworth. The event will begin at 6 p.m. lasting until 10 p.m. with builders showing off their work with a light show
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2030 with a white coat ceremony Saturday morning. The school says 60 new students will train to serve patients and improve access to oral healthcare across the region. The school emphasizes a hands on approach, and students begin treating patients in
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Organizers from New Mexico Pack Burros held the Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza at the Village of Ruidoso Saturday; where burros, donkeys in Spanish, raced alongside their human partners and covered over 6 miles in two courses. Organizers say that the Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza is part of the Strike It
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Military officials announced that 27-year-old Specialist Baltazar E. Gonzalez will serve six years in a military correction facility and was dishonorably discharged from the Army after pleading guilty to several charges, including domestic violence after assaulting his 3-year-old son in 2025. According to officials, while attending a party at a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County officials announced Saturday that registration for the Ascarate Park Camp Out event is now open for Borderland camping enthusiasts. The event will be held at Ascarate Park on September 26-27, where officials say that individuals will get the chance to camp alongside the lake, fish, and stargaze.
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The policy was announced by the State Department in January. By Laura Romero August 22, 2026, 9:23 AM A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, setting aside refusals based solely on the policy and requiring those cases to be reconsidered by consular officers under
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ABC NEWS — President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods are taking effect early Saturday morning, after the U.S. and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, according to senior Trump administration officials. The new tariffs, targeting dozens of products from hockey sticks to wine, went into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday. Both
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – All lanes are closed on Transmountain westbound at Mile Marker 17 after a crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TXDOT sent out the alert at around 1 a.m. Saturday morning. They say clearing time is until further notice. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Sheriff’s office for
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