UPDATE (5:35 p.m.) — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries, according to an EPCSO spokesperson. All lanes have reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said all westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes are closed at Paseo Del Este Boulevard and Allerton Parkway in Far East
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UPDATE (June 3, 2026) — Lopez told police he had been taking methamphetamine and had paranoid thoughts before the shooting, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. Before the shooting, Lawrence Lopez, his mother, Tina Lucero, and other family members went out for dinner, documents said. When they got home, Lopez’ brother said Lopez had recently been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As families across the country gather together to celebrate the 4th of July, one family will reunite for the first time in years in El Paso.Juan Escobar, an Albuquerque native, will finally be able to celebrate a holiday with his 14-year-old son, Andrew, all thanks to the El Paso Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) will connect a new one-million-gallon water tank to its distribution system, meaning some residents will see interruptions in their water service. The new tank is located in the west Mesa area, and will provide more water storage and system reliability to northern Sunland
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for voyeurism after he allegedly followed a woman into the restroom at a gas station. EPCSO said on June 29, deputies went to a Circle K near the Eastlake Marketplace Center off Rojas Drive. Someone had reported 36-year-old
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An 18-year-old man from Sunland Park allegedly shot his cousin in Santa Fe and has been arrested, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Santa Fe police said they went to a Ramada Inn after someone reported a man with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was airlifted
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over allegations it failed to give fans 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets they bought. According to Paxton, fans said StubHub cancelled their tickets days or even hours before kickoff. He said StubHub allegedly pointed to “transfer problems” tied to FIFA’s ticketing
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by Perla Trevizo, The Texas TribuneJuly 3, 2026 This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number only rises following the 4th of July celebrations. Additionally, shelters are also dealing with added stress due to the hot temperatures. ABC-7 spoke with officials at El Paso Animal Services.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will visit El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces Friday on the one-year anniversary of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill resulted in the largest cuts to food stamps in history. Since the cuts, more than 10,000 children lost access to food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was airlifted to the hospital after a crash Friday morning, according to the El Paso Fire Department. At 5:31 a.m., eastbound lanes on Loop 375 on Transmountain shut down for some time after the crash.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s popsicle season, not just for us but for the animals at El Paso Zoo too. Zoo keepers have gotten creative with beating the heat this summer, animals can enjoy a tasty, chilled treat. The zoo is home to hundreds of species representing regions worldwide, from Asia and Africa to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Students enrolled at the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso were hard at work ahead of 4th of July. They were tasked with writing thank-you letters to be delivered to local veterans as a show of appreciation. Students used markers, pens and colorful paper to express their gratitude. The CEO
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On Wednesday, Oracle, in partnership with OpenAI, released multiple press releases detailed revised plans for the construction of “Project Jupiter,” a brand new A.I. data center currently being built in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.The data center, which is expected to cost nearly $165 billion, has still yet to be approved be the New Mexico Environmental
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SANTA FE (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation said vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes increased Wednesday. The increase is part of an effort to fund road improvements in the state. Since July started, passenger vehicle registration fees increased by 25% while the weight-distance tax increased by 35%. Current fees, which range from $21-$56,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people in the U.S. are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday Saturday. In the Borderland, there will be several events leading up to the milestone. Revolutionary Figures & Fashion Show When: July 1 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Visitors’ Information Center 1 Civic Center Plaza
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A former Eastlake High School football coach had an assault case against him dismissed, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday. Court documents said Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program for allegedly choking his girlfriend in September 2025, as ABC-7 previously reported. According to arrest documents, Rodriguez’ girlfriend told law
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As America’s 250th birthday is just two days away, local firework vendors have been thriving. Even with fireworks banned in El Paso, local healthcare officials urge residents to stay safe during their weekend celebrations.University Medical Center of El Paso Burn Center Director Dr. Philip Fidler has been vocal in advising
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by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneJuly 2, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the agency’s acting head, Kelly Hancock, steps down at the end of the month. Hancock submitted his resignation letter to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former special education teacher at a West El Paso elementary school faces 16 counts of injury to a child, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday. Rachel Lucas, who worked at Charles Murphree School, allegedly injured students with special needs. According to the 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the case was
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By Helen Regan, Osmary Hernandez, Ivonne Valdes, Chandler Thornton, Diego Mendoza, CNN La Guaira, Venezuela (CNN) — Sigue nuestra cobertura en español Rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble of a nine-story building in Venezuela in a “miraculous” operation eight days after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country. Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, who
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the Horizon City Police Department said its officers found a house on fire in a neighborhood near Eastlake Boulevard and Horizon Mesa Boulevard. On a Facebook post, HPD said it received calls reporting the fire at 2:45 a.m. Officers went to a house, which was on the 700 block
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(KVIA) — The New Mexico State Fair announced a flash sale for the 4th of July weekend. EXPO NM said from July 3-5, visitors can enter for just $4. Tickets will go on sale Friday, and EXPO NM said guests can find information through the state fair’s social media accounts. EXPO NM said one email
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — The War Eagles Air Museum will display a plane connected to the arrest of Joaquín Guzmán López and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, one of the founders of the Sinaloa Cartel. The display comes after the museum entered a memorandum of understanding with the FBI El Paso Field Office. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 145 cases of a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, in the United States that can cause severe diarrhea. Cyclospora is a parasite acquired by ingesting contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. The resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, is known for causing severe, sometimes “explosive,” diarrhea
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmaker Gregory Nava and actress Ann-Margret will visit El Paso for the 19th annual El Paso Community Foundation Plaza Classic Film Festival. Both will have special appearances alongside screenings of some of their iconic movies at the Plaza Theatre. Nava will appear with two of his best-known films, “Selena” and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World Cup. As the team’s surprising success in the tournament has continued, the attention and attendance of watch parties across El Paso has grown with each passing match.Now, for the
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EL PASO, Texas (ABC News) — The U.S. men’s national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night in their highest-stakes 2026 World Cup match so far, clinching a spot in the round of 16. It was the U.S. men’s team’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years. The U.S. takes on Belgium on July
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UPDATE (6:15 p.m.) — EPISD’s board unanimously voted to accept applications from community members to fill vacancies. Board members Jack Loveridge, Alex Cuellar and General Counsel Cezy Collins proposed announcing applications online and through a media release Wednesday. From July 2-27 they would accept applications and review them. T hen during the week of Aug.
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(KVIA) — The U.S. said it won’t renew its trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Wednesday, opening the door for new discussions between the countries. The Agreement between the countries, also known as the USMCA or “Agreement,” requires the USMCA Free Trade Commission to review the agreement every six years, according to U.S. Trade Representative
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