Local leaders react to Maduro’s capture
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Minutes after the announcement that a U.S. military strike resulted in the capture of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and…
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U.S. captures Maduro, what’s next for Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) – President Donald J. Trump announced the United States would “run the country of Venezuela” indefinitely after U.S. military…
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The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here’s what to know
By Stefano Pozzebon, Simone McCarthy, Adam Cancryn, CNN Caracas (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the US will “run”…
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Warm start, possible rain chances ahead
EL PASO (Texas) KVIA– In the Borderland a dry pattern with above-normal temps is expected to continue into early next week. However, it’s looking…
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US captures Maduro, carries out ‘large scale strike’ in Venezuela: Trump
Watch President Trump’s news conference below: President Donald Trump said the U.S. “successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela”…
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Woman charged in hit-and-run in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies arrested Domonique Delgado, 33, and charged her with Duty on Striking an Unattended Vehicle.…
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Watch: El Paso deputies charge man, woman with drug manufacturing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested and charged with manufacturing and delivering drugs after the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says…
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Chihuahua State Police pay tribute to guards killed in 2023 prison attack
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three years ago, on January 1, 2023, an attack and prison riot at CERESO No. 3 in Juárez left 17 people dead (10…
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Broken lights raise safety concerns for nighttime skaters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Skaters say broken and missing lights at Carolina Skatepark has made skating increasingly dangerous at night, forcing some to…
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Fire damages apartment on Madrid Road in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A fire damaged a building on the 200 block of West Madrid Road in Las Cruces Thursday evening. Firefighters were…
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6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Acapulco, Mexico
January 2, 2026 A strong earthquake hit Mexico this morning, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first briefing of the new year. Concrete…
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Man airlifted to hospital after ATV crash along Rio Grande trail
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Four people were injured in an ATV crash near the Rio Grande River trail last night. Sunland Park Fire Department…
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Sparklers may have led to deadly New Year’s Swiss resort bar fire, investigators say
Forty people were killed and 119 were injured in the blaze. By Joseph Simonetti and Ivan Pereira January 2, 2026, 9:07 AM Investigators probing the…
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FBI says it thwarted potential New Year’s terror attack ‘directly inspired’ by ISIS
“The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS,” the FBI said. By Luke Barr January 2, 2026, 9:25 AM The FBI said it “thwarted a potential” New…
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Is your New Year’s resolution working out more? Here’s advice from a local gym owner
If your New Year’s resolution is to hit the gym, ABC-7 spoke to a local gym owner who’s not going to let you fail in 2026. “Your New Year’s…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Another windy day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conditions will continue to lean above average and windy for your Friday. Overnight some areas may have encountered light…
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The ACA’s enhanced subsidies have expired. Here’s what you need to know
Originally Published: 18 DEC 25 08:03 ET Updated: 01 JAN 26 08:12 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The cavalry didn’t come to save the Affordable…
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New Year hike encourages healthy habits and mental wellness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The new year is bringing new opportunities for people across the Borderland to focus on healthier habits, and for one local…
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Five lucky El Pasoans win free menudo for a year from Jalisco Cafe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many in the Borderland are going to be asking for menudo today after their New Year’s celebrations, and Jalisco Cafe is…
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Sun Bowl Association addresses Duke’s missed trip to Providence Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Before winning the 2025 Sun Bowl game on New Year’s Eve, players for Duke missed their planned visit to Providence…
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Meet El Paso’s first babies of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first babies born in El Paso in 2026 made their appearance bright and early January 1! University Medical Center…
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Texas appeals court says AG Ken Paxton can’t require counties to hand over case data
by Ayden Runnels and Kate McGee, The Texas TribuneMay 16, 2025 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton does not have the authority to enforce a new rule…
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Borderland rings in 2026 with Star Drop, Chile Drop
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Last night the Borderland rang in the new year with two midnight events. Russ Smith and Iris Garcia Barron Courtesy:…
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ABC-7 Do Gooder: Service member encourages at risk you and provides care for homeless veterans
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — An active military member spends her time encouraging El Paso youth as well as caring for homeless…
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Several killed in fire at new year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say
Originally Published: 01 JAN 26 01:42 ET Updated: 01 JAN 26 03:18 ET By Martin Goillandeau, James Legge, Sandi Sidhu, Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) —…
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Crash in Northeast El Paso closes all lanes on Gateway North at Sean Haggerty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is following a crash in Northeast El Paso that has closed all lanes on Gateway North at Sean Haggerty Thursday…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Light morning rain chance & windy start to 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Happy New Year! To start off 2026 expect above average temps, light morning rain chances and afternoon winds. To start your…
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Person seriously injured in South-Central El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit is at the scene of a crash in South-Central El Paso tonight. EPPD says…
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Bald eagle rescued from Gila, receiving veterinary care at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo’s veterinary team is caring for a bald eagle that was found suffering from anemia and fatigue in the Gila…
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Duke tops Arizona State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, 42-39
The 92nd edition of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl certainly lived up to the hype. The Duke Blue Devils came away with the victory over the Arizona…
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