Trial begins for El Paso native accused of murdering journalist
By Julia Reinstein August 12, 2024, 12:48 PM The trial against Robert Telles — the former Nevada county official who allegedly murdered a…
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A look ahead: ABC-7 to partner with El Paso’s Humane Society for 31st annual Telethon!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday, ABC-7 is partnering with the Humane Society of El Paso for our 31st annual Telethon! The goal is to help…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to put UMC, capital improvement bonds on the November ballot
Update: County Commissioners also voted to put the El Paso County Capital Improvement Program Project on the November ballot. “In September, a series…
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Watch: Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Gabe Vasquez host news conference following Santa Teresa Port of Entry tour
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Senator Martin Heinrich (D), and Representative Gabe Vasquez (D) of New Mexico will host a news conference…
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Fronteras Mentales: A Journey into Hispanic Mental Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hispanic culture dominates the Borderland, but does it also influence mental health access for the Hispanic population?…
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City of El Paso hosts final meet-and-greet for city manager candidates
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso residents will have their final opportunity today to meet the four candidates running for city manager. The City of El…
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County Commissioners discuss two bonds that could increase taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will discuss adding the Capital Improvement Program Project and the University Medical Center…
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Man wanted for murder, armed robbery arrested in Las Cruces, accomplice still at large
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A man with an extensive criminal history was arrested by the Las Cruces Police Department Saturday night. Zachary…
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Former NMSU Men’s Basketball Players court hearing scheduled for Monday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three former New Mexico State University basketball players facing sexual assault charges are expected to be in…
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La Nube sells out opening weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The wait is over, La Nube children’s museum is open and attracting hundreds of visitors during their first weekend of…
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Final chance to meet four El Paso City Manager finalists this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have one more chance to meet the finalists for the El Paso City Manager position at a scheduled…
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Rescuers retrieve remains of all 62 passengers in Brazil plane crash. Families gather in Sao Paulo
Associated Press VINHEDO, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane…
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A 3-year-old and his parents were stabbed in their East El Paso home 30 years ago. The man accused of murdering them has not yet been on trial.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 30 years. That is how long the families of Concepción Villa, Francisco Santoni, and Dante Santoni have been waiting for…
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El Paso Police ask the public to help identify man who recorded a minor in a dressing room
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of recording a teen while they were…
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ATF investigation in Chaparral neighborhood
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – Neighbors alerted ABC 7 of heavy law enforcement presence in the 300 block of Prescott Anthony Drive in Chaparral, New…
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‘El Mayo’ Zambada releases statement saying he was kidnapped before arrest in El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada said in a statement released by his lawyer Saturday that there have been “many…
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Old Glory Memorial host Purple Hearts ceremony
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA)– Old Glory Memorial will honor wounded soldiers and veterans at their Purple Heart ceremony on Saturday Aug. 10th at 10 a.m.…
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El Paso police deem fatal pedestrian collision involving Parkland student a suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fatal pedestrian collision involving a Parkland High School student Thursday has now been deemed as a suicide by El Paso…
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All fines, allegations against EPWater connected to 2021 wastewater discharge withdrawn
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPWater officials announced today that the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) withdrew its $1.2 million fine against…
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Man arrested for allegedly causing deadly I-10 crash
Update (August 9, 2024): El Paso Police have arrested 21-year-old Richard Nunez and charged him with one count of collision involving death, and two…
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TxDOT crews clean up gravel on US 54 ramp
UPDATE: Ramp to US 54 at I-10 reopens after crews cleared debris. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The righter interchange ramp along I-10 to US 54 is blocked…
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Central El Paso house rented out on Airbnb used as stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations El Paso special agents busted their second stash house of the week Thursday. They arrested…
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Foster family donates $10 million to La Nube
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paul and Alejandra De La Vega Foster just donated $10 million to La Nube, El Paso’s new child-focused STEAM center. The…
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Value of Mexican peso falls, Borderland residents feeling the impact
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — This week, the Mexican peso dropped in value. At some Borderland currency exchanges, the price to get dollars was almost…
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Migrant advocates concerned with Abbott’s Executive Order
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â An immigrant advocacy center in El Paso raised concerns about Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA 46 relating to the…
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Parents split over EPISD utensil charge policy at Tippin Elementary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Parents at an El Paso Independent School District elementary school are responding to a policy in place at the start of the…
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El Paso city councilor seeks to transfer unspent discretionary funds back to general fund
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include Rep. Chris Canales’ response to ABC-7. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City…
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Collaboration of agencies result in the rescue of kidnapping victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Homeland security investigations (HSI) in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Border Patrol and Mexican authorities worked together…
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Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: You are Uniquely You
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero continues to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Guerrero is a lifelong…
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Hundreds of area businesswomen “Spill the Tea” and network
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Chamber of Commerce and JP Morgan Chase joined efforts to bring “Spill the Tea” Women in Business Conference to…
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