EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV death in El Paso in 2026. As of Friday, the City of El Paso said there are six WNV cases and one death in El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, ABC-7 is committed to bringing Borderland voters the information they need before heading to the polls. One of the most closely watched races this November is the battle for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Star on the Mountain will light up Friday night to celebrate the appointment of a new executive director at Visit El Paso. Destination El Paso said Veronica Castro’s new position will be represented on the star through Visit El Paso’s colors. Castro has more than 20 years of experience
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Electric scooters are now a popular way to travel in Texas, especially in cities. Although they are convenient and flexible, e-scooters also introduce new safety issues to both streets and sidewalks. Lauren Macias-Cervantes from TxDOT will provide more details, including information about the road closures and college students returning to school next
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action – and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates the industrial facilities around Trowbridge Dr. in south-central El Paso says they responded and found no threat to the community after a strong odor was noticed by residents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police charged a woman accused of stabbing a woman to death after a fight at a party in Northeast El Paso. Documents alleged Regan Shameika Anderson murdered Daissy Guadalupe Moreno. Moreno went to a party on July 17 at her ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Documents said Anderson, Devyuan Jamal Williams Kee and
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — La Union Maze announced the theme for its 27th fall season. This fall, the maze will celebrate New Mexico agriculture. The maze will open from Sept. 26-Nov. 8. Karoline Sondgeroth, manager of the La Union Corn Maze joined us on ABC-7 at for to talk about the exciting changes. The 13-acre
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s time for kiddos of all ages to head back to the classroom. That means crayons, books, study time, and unfortunately, an uptick in stress and depression for many. In fact, about 60% of teens experience mental health challenges like anxiety or depression. Back-to-school periods trigger high stress, with 83%
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson held the annual state of the university address Friday. She highlighted UTEP’s progress in enrollment, financial aid, student success and funding. Student Enrollment She noted the campus expects record-high enrollment for the upcoming fall semester. UTEP’s previous enrollment record stood
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — An investment to expand operations at the Socorro Logistics Center is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to the area. Friday, El Paso County, the City of Socorro and the Borderplex Alliance announced that the Wiwynn Corporation will invest $275 million to expand its server manufacturing and testing operations in Socorro. Wiwynn
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces International Airport has a new director. The city on Friday announced it appointed Brad Weems. He will start working with the Las Cruces airport on Monday. Weems has more than 20 years of experience in airport management and operations, according to the City of Las Cruces. He
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RED RIVER, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man Friday near Red River, New Mexico, the state’s Department of Wildlife said. Officials said the man’s injuries aren’t life-threatening. The bite happened while the man was camping. Red River is about a two-hour drive north of Santa Fe. Department of Wildlife conservation officers are investigating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police took three people into custody after receiving a call about a person with a weapon at Paisano Drive and Copia Street Friday. The El Paso Police Department alleged the three in custody were evading arrest. Police received the report at 8:01 a.m.
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You have to be vigilant on the road every day, but back-to-school season is the time of year to be extra cautious of students on the roads. The biggest accidents happen when students are crossing the street and either the driver isn’t paying attention or the student isn’t, especially with headphones in. The El Paso
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by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneAugust 3, 2026 Several members of the hemp industry are filing an additional lawsuit against the state of Texas alleging the ban on nearly all hemp-derived THC products has led to massive job loss and has created a monopoly for the state’s medical marijuana program. On Wednesday, four hemp retailers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was hospitalized after El Paso police received a car theft report near Industrial Avenue and Hawkins Boulevard on Wednesday. Crimes Against Persons is investigating an aggravated assault along with the auto theft, police told ABC-7. Police said they responded to the report at 9:07 p.m. A view of
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(KVIA) — The search is on for performers to sing the national anthem at the New Mexico State Fair. A judging committee will choose a singer or small group to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the fair in Albuquerque. Whoever is selected to sing the anthem will do so at the Tingley
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Last year, El Pasoan Justin Malooly launched his own company, Kinetra, to spotlight adaptive competitors through a new platform. Kinetra is a brand that focuses on apparel, innovation, and adaptive media. The goal is to advance representation for adaptive and Paralympic athletes! “I started hearing all these incredible stories, and it had
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By Aaron Cooper, Alex Stambaugh, Martin Goillandeau, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A plane charted by the US Army Corps of Engineers crashed in the fog near a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, federal aviation and military officials said.The Cessna 441 Conquest II departed Anchorage and was headed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University men’s basketball player Deshawndre Washington delayed his hazing case twice in August. ABC-7 spoke with his agent, Kerry Carter, about his failures to appear in court.”We tried to bring Deshawndre Washington home Saturday,” said Carter. “They took his passport again. He cannot leave Lebanon because
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UPDATE (Aug. 20, 2026): According to police, officers found 59-year-old David Edward De Coste’s body wrapped inside a plastic bag in the home on Villa Hermosa Drive. His son, 29-year-old John Michael De Coste allegedly hit and kicked him after seeing him kiss a woman living with them. The arrest affidavit said a neighbor told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mesilla Valley Transportation (MTV) held its third-quarter Driver Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 20, to recognize its drivers. The event ran from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. at several terminals, including El Paso, Laredo, Hutchins, Tennessee and Ohio. MTV holds the recognition event quarterly to honor drivers for their safety,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Artificial intelligence grows and evolves at a rapid rate. According to Worldmetrics, 45% of K-12 schools in the U.S. use A.I. for personalization. Schools have to decide whether to implement A.I. into their daily curriculums. Texas doesn’t have a mandatory A.I. framework for public schools, meaning the Texas Education Agency
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A train derailed Thursday on Cotton Street near Montana and Wyoming Avenue. The El Paso Fire Department said 18 train cars derailed, 10 of which overturned. El Paso fire said it happened at 11:43 a.m. EPFD and Union Pacific said no injuries were reported. EPFD is assessing the derailment. There’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– La Nube STEAM Discovery Center raised funds to expand access to its programs for families during its second annual gala. The “A Night Among the Stars” gala brought together more than 350 donors on Aug. 13, La Nube said. The event also marked two years since it opened in Downtown
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show will bring another round of home improvement and gardening ideas to the Borderland. Part of the event includes original dishes from the El Paso Community College’s culinary arts program. Thursday, EPPC chefs demonstrated some of the fresh ingredients they’ll use at the
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OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from Hobbs, New Mexico, has been arrested for allegedly causing a deadly crash. It happened in Mayhill, which is about a 20-minute drive from Cloudcroft. According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, on June 5, Terry Godwin drove recklessly on U.S. Highway 82 westbound. He allegedly crossed
Continue Reading (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in New Mexico, the department said. “With above-average rain
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso senior citizens at the Chelsea Towers have been living without hot water. They said they haven’t received help from management or the local housing authority. Lupe Alvarado was visiting her 82-year-old mother after the woman experienced a health emergency when Alvarado discovered the water coming from her
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State University nursing student, apartment hunting became a financial nightmare. Marie’s parents and friends pressured her to find an apartment before they all filled up. As a first step, she searched “apartments near
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