EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Honda unfurled two large flags today to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday and the grand opening of the dealership’s location at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. Principal dealer for El Paso Honda, Richard Poe II, said this new location was built in response to the expansive growth in far
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By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s competitive sports, reversing a pair of lower court decisions that had blocked the bans as violations of Title IX and the 14th Amendment. The 6-3 decision came from Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The ruling in a pair
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By Devin Dwyer and Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order, reaffirming more than a century of legal precedent and national tradition that babies born on American soil are automatically American citizens. The 6-3 decision is a blow to Trump, who had lobbied the
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Popping fireworks is illegal within City of El Paso limits, but if you plan on using them in other areas within El Paso County, local fire departments are sharing reminders on how to stay safe. West Valley Fire Department ESD #2 says if you’re using sparklers or any other ground-based fireworks in legal areas like
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The Musical.’ Starting Friday, June 26th, through July 18th, audiences can expect performances full of energy, live music and good humor for the whole family! The musical is an adaptation of the popular 2003 film.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Crews have knocked down a large fire in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that two buildings were affected by the condition 4 fire. The fire happened on the intersection of Yandell Drive and Octavia Street. EPFD says the call came
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking to their establishments to enjoy the matches. Whether supporting the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Portugal, or another team, the community has responded enthusiastically, packing venues and arriving
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub as its new president for 2026. “Richard Dayoub continues the legacy of great Sun Bowl Presidents,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “We look forward to another tremendous year with Richard at the helm. He brings
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the Miners in one of the nation’s premier mid-major leagues, bringing increased competition, regional rivalries, and greater national exposure as the university looks to elevate its athletic programs. The
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UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department said a 29-year-old man died after Sunday’s crash. The crash happened at 9 p.m. Sunday at I-10 East at Yarbrough, police said. According to a news release, Ricardo Dominguez drove his bike eastbound on I-10 while an unknown driver changed lanes at a high rate
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UPDATE (6:01 p.m.) — Officials said military personnel activated an emergency response plan and firefighters have been working to control the fire for six hours. In total, three water tankers, four fire trucks, a pump unit and 25 personnel are helping, officials said. The Juarez Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico play Tuesday and Team USA play Wednesday. Like the previous watch parties, the City will show the games on a big outdoor screen on the Mexican American Cultural
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By Ayesha Ali A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The plane, which was coming from Las Vegas, landed safely, and the airline and FAA said no damage or evidence of collision was found during
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LAS CRUCES, N.M (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces recently recognized the Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Jerry Wallace for receiving the Heritage Preservation Individual Achievement Award from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. The 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards ceremony and was held May 29th, 2026 in Albuquerque. These awards are presented yearly and
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UPDATE (3:02 p.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 78-year-old man and 67-year-old woman died after Monday’s crash. A preliminary investigation found a Lincoln Navigator drove westbound on I-10 near Mile Marker 42, according to EPCSO. The Lincoln crossed the median into the eastbound lanes and crashed head-on with another SUV, a
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UPDATE (June 30) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, alleging she was speeding when she fatally struck Brown, fled the scene without helping him, and later attempted to conceal evidence, while also seeking damages on behalf of Brown’s 14-year-old son. Editor’s Note: This story has been
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it found a man’s body in Canutillo Monday. EPPD’s Crimes Against Persons Unit went to the 800 block of Talbot Avenue after getting a call about an unattended death at 9:39 a.m., according to police. That’s near the Outlet Mall and Jose J. Alderete Middle
Continue Reading By Devin Dwyer In a ruling with direct bearing on the midterm elections, the Supreme Court on Monday narrowly upheld a Mississippi law allowing tabulation of late-arriving mail-in ballots so long as they were postmarked by Election Day. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the 5-4 majority, wrote that federal election statutes — which say
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UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police said a 25-year-old woman, Missy Roberta Aguilar, died in a crash in West El Paso Saturday, A news release said Aguilar failed to drive along a curve and hit a curb, causing her SUV to go over a business’ property. Police said she crashed into a metal
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UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the body as 20-year-old Cristian Yamil Bernal Mejia. EPPD said authorities are still investigating the body recovery. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Police confirmed crews recovered a dead body from a canal at Fresno and Alameda. Our crew went to the scene at around 6:30
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a Las Cruces home Saturday morning, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. According to LCFD, just before 4:30 a.m., firefighters went to a home on the 4700 block of Big Springs Street. The neighborhood is off Roadrunner Parkway. Crews saw the fire burning in the garage
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Honoring Air Force Military Training instructor Reggie Galindo. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces and Bishop Peter Baldacchino invite people for a Sunday pilgrimage up Mount Cristo Rey. This pilgrimage comes amidst a lawsuit from the Department of Homeland Security claiming eminent domain over land on south side of the mountain owned by the Diocese. According
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Anthony Police Department in New Mexico announced on a social media post Sunday the death of Detective Lucas Allen. In the post, the department said the following: It is with profound sadness that the Anthony Police Department announces the passing of Detective Lucas Allen. Detective Allen served the Anthony
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Several wildfires were burn on Saturday across the West. By Tristan Maglunog and Ahmad Hemingway June 28, 2026, 2:53 AM Utah wildfires prompt evacuations A state of emergency is declared in Utah as dangerous fast-moving wildfires explode across the state, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. Three firefighters were killed on Saturday while responding to the Snyder Fire, a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can still visit the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens today, but unfortunately, their two sea lions won’t be celebrating their birthday party after all. At least, not today. “We’re not really in the mood of partying today, sadly. We’re not feeling very motivated today. We’re, like, super, super
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Iran has launched multiple missiles and drones towards neighboring countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait, a U.S. official told ABC News. The official said that the situation is still unfolding, but that at this time there are no reported U.S. casualties or major impacts or damage to U.S. locations. The attacks come after Iranian officials said
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Death toll over 1,400, official says At least 1,430 people were killed and more than 3,200 were injured as a pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, officials said on Friday. The two quakes — a 7.2 magnitude one followed just seconds later by a 7.5 — struck the coast of Venezuela, knocking down buildings
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s nominating Lance Schroyer, a longtime law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be his nominee for Immigration and Customs Enforcement director. In his announcement, Trump touted Schroyer’s 29 years of service as a law enforcement officer in Oklahoma and said Schroyer will enforce the administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Biggs Park within Fort Bliss hosted “Pop Goes the Fort” through partnership between its Morale, Welfare, and Recreation division and Destination El Paso to begin a week of events across the city to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Gates opened at 4 p.m. Saturday, free to the public with stations
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