‘Be the Backup’ blood drive honors first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the…
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Las Cruces officers allegedly abandon veteran’s suicide call
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, a Las Cruces law firm filed a wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit against the city, two Las Cruces Police…
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City Council votes to begin negotiating Community Benefits Agreement for Meta data center
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to negotiate a CBA with meta for the data center planned for Northeast El Paso. EL PASO,…
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3 arrested after stabbing investigation, brief standoff
UPDATE (June 23, 2026) — ABC-7 obtained arrest affidavits detailing a stabbing at a Vista market store. Documents allege 20-year-old Isaiah Jonathan…
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Woman wished pug would ‘just pass away already,’ charged for animal cruelty: EPCSO
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A 26-year-old woman faces an animal cruelty charge after El Paso County Animal Welfare officers found an underweight pug, the…
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Congress agrees on war powers resolution for 1st time since Iran war began
By Lalee Ibssa The Senate on Tuesday adopted a House-passed Iran war powers resolution by a 50-48 vote in a symbolic, yet rare, rebuke of President…
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Las Cruces International Airport to discontinue Advanced Air flights to Albuquerque
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city’s international airport won’t have Advanced Air’s route to…
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Comedian plans volleyball game over El Paso-Juarez Border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A viral comedian is bringing El Paso and Juárez together with a volleyball game across the border wall. The game happened…
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El Paso’s Michoacana shops remain popular as temperatures spike
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso hit its first triple-digit day of the year this month, and Michoacana ice cream shops across the city have been…
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Mountain Bound: AD Jim Senter prepares for UTEP’s next chapter in the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On July 1, the two-year wait will finally be over for the UTEP Miners as they embark on a new era in the Mountain West…
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Faith vs. Border Fence
Editor’s Note: This article is co-published published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Five decades of stopping crime in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are many parts of the criminal justice system – and all rely on information. The who, what, when, where, why and how…
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World Cup visitors enjoy U.S. culture and cuisine during tournament
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people are traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; some are enjoying not only the matches but…
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El Paso City Council to discuss policy protecting ratepayers from data center utility costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from…
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Woman charged for breaking, entering after found naked in someone else’s tub in Mesilla
MESILLA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 46-year-old woman was arrested and charged after deputies found her naked in a bath tub in someone else’s home, according…
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Chuco Tango gang member arrested for alleged parole violation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the El paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Six said deputy constables arrested a Chuco Tango gang member for…
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All lanes on Montana going east at Joe Battle are now open after a crash
UPDATE (6:17 a.m.) — All lanes are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue just before the intersection of Joe…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory continues!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerous heatwave sweeping the region. The National Weather Service has issued…
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El Paso Electric proposes $70 million rate increase in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — El Paso Electric hosted a public meeting where New Mexico residents expressed their frustration on a potential rate…
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City of Las Cruces names new assistant finance director
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces has a new assistant director of finance. Josie Treviño will bring more than 17 years of accounting…
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Quarantine ends for all 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship
By Youri Benadjaoud and Mary Kekatos Quarantine has ended for the 18 Americans who were cruise ship passengers on the MV Hondius and were…
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Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 16, 3 inactive: USDA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16.…
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Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died, sources say
By Aaron Katersky, Josh Margolin, and Trevor Ault A second ransom note received by a Tucson, Arizona, television station shortly after…
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EPCC Theatre presents classic Shakespeare ‘Taming of The Shrew’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This July, El Paso Community College proudly presents William Shakespeare’s “Taming of The Shrew.” Instead of purchasing…
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Iconic record producer Clive Davis dies at 94
By Mason Leib and Andrea Dresdale Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and former head of Columbia Records credited for the rise of…
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6 El Paso researchers rank among the world’s top 2% of scientists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty appeared on the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, TTHEP said Monday. The…
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100-plus degree weather keeping air conditioning companies busy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso summer heat can mean temperatures in the triple digits on almost a daily basis. This makes the six month stretch…
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Nearly 600 pets taken into shelter by El Paso Animal Services as 4th of July nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within the last week, El Paso Animal Services has seen an expected but significant increase in missing or unhoused pets as…
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“Your Soulmate Expired, And That’s OK” author shares healing journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Telling stories is the keystone of a journalist. The good and the bad that happens all around the world becomes a script…
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Expert shares how men are dealing with mental health issues today
June is Men’s Health Month and mental health is often de-prioritized. A psychiatry resident at Texas Tech Health El Paso says communication can be a…
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