Update: Sunland Park Brush Fire
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to the Sunland Park Fire Department, fallout debris from a fireworks display finale late Friday night…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather:Windy and critical fire danger expected across Borderland through Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Warm, dry, and windy weather will continue across the Borderland this weekend, bringing elevated to critical fire weather…
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Local artist brings giant puppets and message of hope to Plaza Theatre
EL PASO TX (KVIA)–A local artist is bringing larger-than-life storytelling to the Plaza Theatre this weekend with giant puppets, music, and an…
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1 person transported to the hospital after a crash in far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators are responding to a crash involving a car and motorcycle at Montana and Tierra Este in far…
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Israel says it killed most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike
Originally Published: 15 MAY 26 13:58 ET Updated: 16 MAY 26 06:14 ET By Eugenia Yosef, Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Despite a fragile…
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Thousands of Borderland students celebrated during commencement ceremonies
Thousands of students across the Borderland are celebrating a major milestone this weekend as universities and medical schools host commencement…
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Sunland Park brush fire prompts evacuation of Western Playland amusement park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A large brush fire near Western Playland prompted an evacuation of the amusement park Friday night. According to…
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Banana Ball makes fun a priority with pregame tailgate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fans had the opportunity to get to Southwest University Park early before Friday’s Banana Ball game between the Texas…
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Locomotive’s Carl Sainté earns spot on Haiti’s 2026 World Cup Roster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Locomotive FC midfielder Carl Sainté has been selected to join the Haiti World Club team, the organization announced…
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EPCC honors 81 nursing graduates with traditional pinning ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Nursing Program celebrated the graduation of 81 Associate Degree of Nursing graduates, marking…
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Texas AG, DOJ investigate nation’s beef supply chain, allege unfair pricing
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential “anticompetitive conduct.” In a…
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BTS buy cowboy hats at Starr Western Wear in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Starr Western Wear was one of the stops that Korean pop BTS did during their two-night concert stop in El Paso. The group…
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Doña Ana County to pay detention center healthcare workers overdue wages
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — After an emergency meeting Friday, the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of…
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Dirty Laundry Bar reopens after court order
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dirty Laundry Bar in East El Paso reopened after a judge granted a court order stopping the business from operating…
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Americas advances to Elite 8 of UIL high school baseball playoffs
ODESSA, Texas – The Americas Trail Blazers are moving on to the Elite 8 of the UIL high school baseball playoffs. The Blazers won the best-of-three…
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WATCH: ABC-7’s Sarah Coria speaks with Firefighters’ Johnny Hummel before Banana Ball game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball weekend kicked off in El Paso Friday. The Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters will face off at Southwest…
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San Elizario mayor says city is behind on required audits after Texas AG alleges illegally-raised taxes
UPDATE (May 15, 2026) — San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon sent a statement Friday addressing Attorney General Paxton finding the city out of…
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Mental health providers discuss challenges in access, treatment, and prevention
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As part of our Be Mindful initiative ABC-7 is committed to educating the borderland on mental health and fighting the stigma…
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Wife of US Army sergeant released after month in ICE custody
By Laura Romero The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service was released from immigration custody on Thursday. Deisy…
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Texas Supreme Court rejects request to remove lawmakers who broke quorum over redistricting
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott’s and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to remove Democrats who…
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Cool off with splash parks, movies at ‘Parks After Sunset’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout June and July, some parks across El Paso County will have free outdoor movie nights. The county said “Parks After…
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Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocked
By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez votes for $469 billion bill to fund New Mexico veterans, military families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vazquez voted to support $469 billion in funding for veterans and active-duty servicemembers in…
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WATCH: Be Mindful: Take Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be…
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Good Vibes Only: EPCC professor celebrates 50 years in the classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—During final exams week, Professor Carlos Aguilar walks into a classroom eager to pick up his students’ final exams! This…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm & breezy Banana Ball Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temps will once again rest in the 90s as breezy conditions are expected to develop by afternoon. Today we started off with…
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Banana Ball’s Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters face off in El Paso
Banana Ball is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the Borderplex, comes to El Paso this weekend. The Texas Tailgaters and the…
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Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
Originally Published: 15 MAY 26 04:55 ET Updated: 15 MAY 26 05:03 ET By Betsy Klein, Simone McCarthy, Kristen Holmes, CNN Beijing (CNN) — President…
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Mesilla priest suspended, accused of involvement in stealing financial records from Las Cruces Diocese
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A priest at the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla has been suspended for his alleged involvement in stolen financial…
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El Paso breaks ground to make Pueblo Viejo Park shine brighter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can expect Pueblo Viejo Park to shine brighter soon. Thursday, the City of El Paso held a groundbreaking ceremony for…
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