EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, six high school seniors celebrated their selection into the fourth MedFuture cohort, a program that helps University of Texas at El Paso students get into Texas Tech Health El Paso’s medical school. According to UTEP President Heather Wilson, more than 30 UTEP graduates go to medical school every year.
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UPDATE (June 17, 2026) — At Tuesday’s meeting, board members mentioned the resignations of members Daniel Call and Valerie Beals, who resigned after the district voted to declare financial exigency earlier this month. Call voted against the declaration, and Beals was not at the vote. The district said it will accept applications and to appoint
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Not everyone can smell the rain. That smell comes from El Paso’s Creosote Bush because it releases a compound called petrichor when wet. One man bottles real-life scents, not brand-name perfumes, from the rain to just about anything. “I bottle objects, feelings, childhood. Favorite smell. God’s creation. Anything. Name it.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Heart Gallery of El Paso is highlighting a 15-year-old girl, Janelle, who is looking for a loving family. Those who know Janelle describe her as bright and ambitious with big dreams for the future. Janelle said, “I’m a strong person, like my personality. I’m sweet and kind. I’m loving.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KVIA) — Several border-area residents decided to travel across the United States to watch the best national teams play during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ABC-7’s Heriberto Perez traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, and spoke to fans who took the journey to see the reigning world champions, Argentina, as prices in other
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By Emily Shapiro and Aaron KaterskyJune 17, 2026, 10:16 AM Anguished relatives of the Gilgo Beach, New York, serial killing victims aimed decades of anger at their loved ones’ killer, Rex Heuermann, at his sentencing on Wednesday before the judge demanded officers remove the former architect from the courtroom. “I can’t even put into words the eviscerating hatred I have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso is hosting a free watch party for Mexico’s match against South Korea in the World Cup. Beyond watching the game, there will be free snacks, prizes and soccer player card trading, the city said. Soccer fans can watch the match at Cleveland Square park
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man received an 18-month prison sentence for stealing from a Lowe’s store and threatening an employee with a gun, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico said Wednesday. 36-year-old Saul Gonzalez will not get parole, officials said. In Jan. 24, 2025, He stole several pairs of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert because of dangerously hot temps expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Weather Alert ahead of todays heat for El Paso County: Heat Advisory in effect from June 17, 12:00 PM MDT until June 17, 09:00 PM MDT Today we started off
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With dangerously hot temperatures on Wednesday, Texas Tech Health El Paso says that dehydration can sneak up on you. Staying hydrated is especially important in the borderland because our bodies lose fluid much quicker as temperatures rise. “The biggest mistake people make is waiting too long to start replacing the fluid,” says Dr. Edward Michelson, department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will host a 4th of July celebration at Ascarate Park, the county said Tuesday. This year marks the country’s 250th anniversary. During the Independence Day celebration, guests can expect food trucks, an open swimming pool, music and of course, fireworks, the county said. Here’s what guests can
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Horizon City Police said it arrested and charged a man for allegedly leading police on a pursuit in Far East El Paso Monday. At 3:06 p.m. Monday, police noticed a Luis Angel Castro allegedly speeding in the Eastlake Boulevard area in Far East El Paso. He went 66 mph when
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FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Two Fabens High School seniors will represent their school and Texas at an international health leadership conference, the school announced Tuesday. Seniors Yadira Gonzalez and Yvette Hernandez will head to Indianapolis for the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference on Friday. HOSA is an international student organization that
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Elizario Independent School District Board of Trustees approved closing two of its elementary schools, Superintendent Jeannie Meza-Chavez confirmed with ABC-7 Tuesday. Chavez said Lorenzo G. Alarcon Elementary and Lorenzo G. Loya Primary School will close. She said the district also approved a reorganization of some grade levels. Josefa
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — In an effort to teach New Mexico residents about the Project Jupiter data center planned for Dona Ana County, Oracle announced an open house meeting planned for Wednesday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. In a news release, Oracle said it wants to teach residents about the data center’s economic, community
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MESCALERO, N.M. (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe removed a councilmember due to an ongoing investigation involving a child, the tribe announced Tuesday. Secretary Robert Rice sent a letter to tribal members announcing the council removed Krystal Enjady June 12. Leaders learned about a shooting at a graduation party that happened May 30, the letter
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso nonprofit is one of 27 programs from Texas to earn competitive grants, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday. The Texas Workforce Investment Council administered more than $7 million for programs helping Texans find jobs, he said. Project ARRIBA (Advanced Retraining & Redevelopment Initiative in Border Areas aims
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso Water held an event to celebrate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ investment in two key environmental infrastructure projects. The day began with a groundbreaking at 9:00 A.M. at the Clardy Fox Pump Station, south of the Cesar Chavez Border Highway. The project intends to increase stormwater
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The New World Screwworm has made it’s way to Texas cattle and a pet in New Mexico — now a local vet wants you to pay close attention to your cat or dog. Dr. Kyle Schumacher at Schumacher Vet Clinic in Las Cruces says there’s no reason to be alarmed just yet, but wants pet
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saddle up for the rodeo this weekend. Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso will bring more than 250 professional athletes to compete against each other from June 19-21. Participants from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association will show off their grit, skill and culture at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Ysleta Independent School District’s general fund could become financially insolvent within one to two fiscal years, according to an audit obtained by ABC-7. The audit warned there is “a significant rise of financial insolvency and a possibility of needing to declare a financial exigency.” The recently completed audit, conducted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One senior living community in West El Paso is asking the community to volunteer their time and blood Tuesday, all in effort to help those in need.The Legacy at Cimarron will be hosting a community blood drive this Tuesday, June 16, partnering with Vitalant, and organizers are hoping to have
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UPDATE (June 16, 2026) — The former principal of Hueco Elementary School has been indicted in El Paso County for allegedly injuring a child, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Court documents alleged Greg Hatch grabbed and pulled a child’s leg and arm and forced them to sit down. Hatch has been indicted for once
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 13-year-old girl in New Mexico was badly burned after a gel-filled stress toy, known as ‘NeeDoh’, burst open while she held it in a vehicle. Similar cases involving gel toys have surfaced online over the last year from other households. The gel can melt under sustained heat and may
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UPDATE: The EPISD Board of Trustees voted to cut 55 contracted positions during their meeting Monday night. The board approved 94 jobs to be cut, but they were able to get the number down with retirement incentives and placing some into other positions. “we just want to assure parents that we’re doing everything we can,
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Originally Published: 16 JUN 26 08:36 ET Updated: 16 JUN 26 09:19 ET By Holmes Lybrand, Kaanita Iyer, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Federal officials have arrested multiple people who they claim discussed plots to attack the UFC fight night event at the White House, including by using drones and a gunman, a federal law
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert tracking the return of triple digit temps through the Borderland! Today we woke to minor breezes and temps in the 70s. El Paso is expected to return to the triple digits today reaching a high of 102, Las Cruces is expected to reach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he threatened several people with a knife at the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. According to the El Paso Police Department, officers responded around 1:55 p.m. on Friday June 12 to the 7000 block of South Desert Boulevard following
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District leaders are weighing a series of measures to address a multimillion dollar budget deficit while trying to avoid layoffs and minimize impacts on students and employees. As ABC 7 reported, the district is facing a budget deficit of $16.7 million after losing approximately $11 million in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of a theft at a gas station in 2025. According to the sheriff’s department, deputies went to a Speedway gas station at 280 Canutillo La Union Ave. off Doniphan Drive on Dec. 22, 2025.
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