Public alert system test to take place Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can expect multiple public warning systems to go off Thursday as part of a statewide emergency alert systems…
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Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
Originally Published: 01 APR 26 19:19 ET By Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately mused…
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Two arrested after aggravated assault involving child endangerment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested two women after being dispatched to the Sparks community for an aggravated…
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Chaparral man set man on fire, dropped rocks on his head: Court documents
UPDATE (2:35 p.m.) — El Paso police said the victim, Salome Lares, passed away and the offense is now murder. UPDATE (April 1, 2026) — ABC-7…
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Lockdown at Canutillo High School lifted after reports of criminal activity in neighborhood
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A lockdown at Canutillo High School has been lifted after reports of criminal activity near the campus, the Canutillo…
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Johnson, Thune announce plan to end DHS shutdown ‘in the coming days’
ByAllison Pecorin and Lauren PellerApril 1, 2026, 1:27 PM House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Windy Wednesday with light rain chance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Waking up conditions are mostly calm. We will however experience a shift for our afternoon. Rain chances will pick up to…
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SNAP benefits no longer cover candy, sweetened drinks through Texas Lone Star Card
AUSTIN (KVIA) — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can no longer buy…
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UTEP Hosting Free, 20th Anniversary Screening of “Glory Road” Featuring Schin Kerr at Memorial Gym on Wednesday, April 1
EL PASO, Texas – Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the renowned 1966 Texas Western national champion men’s basketball team, UTEP will…
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Student with weapon taken into custody at IDEA Horizon Vista
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County deputy took a 14-year-old student with a weapon into custody at IDEA Horizon Vista Tuesday, the El Paso…
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Motorcyclist dies in crash
UPDATE (April 1, 2026) — El Paso police identified the motorcyclist as 49-year-old Thomas Joseph Saddler Wednesday. According to a press release,…
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CBP preparing environmental assessment for new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces City Representative Michael Harris confirmed with ABC-7 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is…
Continue Reading Hegseth says suspension lifted for Army crew seen in video flying Apache helicopters at Kid Rock’s home
Originally Published: 30 MAR 26 17:17 ET Updated: 31 MAR 26 23:39 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Defense…
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Third Young Park trial to begin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The third defendant in the Young Park case is set to stand trial, April 1. Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant, has been…
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Sendero Prep hosting opportunity fair for students in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — America’s Job Center in Las Cruces and Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation will host an opportunity…
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Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case
By John Fritze and Austin Culpepper The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s effort to reimagine what…
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ABC-7 joins Bodega Loya to celebrate 5 years of community, fresh produce
Bodega Loya is a community staple for fresh and local produce in Socorro, and now they’re celebrating their 5th year anniversary. ABC-7’s Nicole…
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El Paso teen launches nonprofit, hosts tennis fundraiser to help rescue pets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local high school student is turning her passion for helping animals into action across the Borderland. Emerson…
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Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for
Originally Published: 31 MAR 26 17:45 ET Updated: 31 MAR 26 20:41 ET By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN Editor’s note: NASA’s Artemis…
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What to know about the 4 people launching to make history around the moon
Originally Published: 27 MAR 26 13:40 ET Updated: 27 MAR 26 15:43 ET By Jackie Wattles, CNN Editor’s note: NASA’s Artemis program is sending humans…
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Train crash closes railroad crossings along Alameda in Tornillo
EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reports that railroad crossings on Alameda at O.T. Smith and Oil Mill are closed…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods says he’ll step away to seek treatment after not guilty plea to DUI charge
(CNN) — Days after a lethargic, glassy-eyed Tiger Woods was found at the scene of a rollover crash, with opioids in his pocket, the…
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City of Las Cruces asking for input to improve police and fire departments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is asking for your help in improving programs and services provided by the city’s police and…
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Headed to the Final Four! Americas & Burges advance to state semifinals of high school soccer playoffs
EL PASO, Texas – Two El Paso soccer teams continued their winning ways in the state high school soccer playoffs. Americas and Burges both won their…
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Local CBP staff members and employees facing struggles amid partial government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the ongoing government shutdown partially impacting the Department of Homeland Security, some local CBP staff and…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County residents can leave improvement ideas for parks, community centers in survey
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County is asking residents to participate in a survey to shape the future of local parks, trails and…
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Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’
Originally Published: 31 MAR 26 15:06 ET By Devan Cole, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump from…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm Tuesday, breezy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday’s forecast will be similar to Monday’s. We will warm above average and develop some breezy conditions tonight.…
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CBP officers find migrants covered in concrete in hopper car
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Customs and Border Protection officers found four undocumented migrants in a hopper car while conducting x-ray scans at the…
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Gas prices hit $4 a gallon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “That’s my workhorse. so we use we have three trucks, and we use them, every day to pull material,” Tony Avila told ABC-7…
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