Journey to kidney transplant, helping others navigate kidney disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man in need of a kidney transplant is now taking matters into his own hands and holding a fundraiser to help…
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UTEP fans invited to rally celebrating new Don Haskins statue before Saturday’s game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Miner fans are invited to gather around the new statue honoring the legendary coach Don Haskins, prior to Saturday…
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Trump will win South Carolina primary, CNN projects, as he closes in on the Republican nomination
Originally Published: 24 FEB 24 19:00 ET Updated: 24 FEB 24 19:10 ET By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will win South…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Near record high Sunday, windy Monday and Tuesday
Happy Saturday everyone! We are under an ABC 7 First Alert! Our Storm Track Weather Team is tracking strong winds for your Monday and Tuesday. For…
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Las Cruces man sentenced for murder charge following 2022 shooting of neighbors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — James Theriault, a man who was found guilty of second degree murder and other charges in November, was sentenced to…
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UTEP unveils Don Haskins statue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is unveiling its new statue of Don Haskins outside the center that bears his name today at 3:30 p.m. Watch a preview of…
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El Paso man pleads guilty to murdering girlfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christopher Paul Maya pleaded guilty to the April 2023 murder of his girlfriend, 32-year-old Michelle Morales-Nakaza. Maya…
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Sheriff investigates two deaths after car veers off road in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has one person in custody after their car hit two people on the road, killing both.…
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Police: Suspect used propane torch to avoid arrest in Las Cruces
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — In court documents obtained by ABC-7, New Mexico State Police identify the man who barricaded himself inside an…
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Leap for a discount this weekend at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — Every four-years an extra day is added to the month of February but the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is celebrating this Leap…
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City of El Paso to host public meetings on proposed multipurpose center location
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents interested in learning more about the proposed alternative site for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and…
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CRRUA says Santa Teresa arsenic treatment facility was offline for 18 hours
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) Santa Teresa Industrial Plant (STIP) arsenic treatment facility…
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center pharmacies impacted by cyberattack
Update: WBAMC released a statement explaining its pharmacy systems are all back up and running. Officials with the hospital released the following…
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Donations made to GoFundMe trying to “Save the Franklin Marquee”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made to “Save the Franklin Marquee.” The post states that the marquee at Franklin High School may be in…
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AT&T customers report a massive outage, disrupting phone service across America
Originally Published: 22 FEB 24 06:31 ET Updated: 22 FEB 24 08:57 ET By Melissa Alonso and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — AT&T’s network went down…
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Prosecutors, defense team in El Paso Walmart shooting case meet to discuss trial
Update: The team says they still need months to sift through millions of documents connected to the case. Representatives from both legal teams spoke…
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The death of an El Paso-born teen after a fight in school has LGBTQ+ advocates seeking answers
Originally Published: 21 FEB 24 14:55 ET By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old student died following a fight at an Oklahoma high school – and…
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Serving with pride: LGBTQ airman reflects on time in Air Force
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Staff Sergeant Cesar Lopez was worried about the treatment he would receive as a gay man in the Air Force. His fear…
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Socorro Independent School District discusses superintendent search
Update: During the meeting those in attendance voiced their concern regarding the absence of superintendent Dr. Nate Carman. This comes less than a…
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Bonds lowered for two people charged in shooting death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned two of the 11 people charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a local rapper five years ago…
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El Dorado head band teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Dorado High School Band Director Carl Ortega is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The unnamed…
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Update: Officer-involved shooting in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Neighbors are speaking out after an officer-involved shooting in West El Paso Tuesday morning. Residents told ABC-7 a…
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El Paso leaders, advocates react to lawsuit filed against Annunciation House
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the legal representatives of the Annunciation House, Jerome Wesevich with the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, said he…
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Watch: Funeral services and procession for Officer Jonah Hernandez today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Las Cruces and El Paso are coming together today to pay tribute to the life of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah…
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Witness describes seeing LCPD officer stabbed, killed
WARNING: The following article contains graphic details. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to a man who showed up moments after the deadly…
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Ft. Bliss soldier extradited to Juarez on femicide charge
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Saul Luna Villa, the Ft. Bliss soldier charged with femicide in Juarez, was extradited to Mexico Tuesday morning. U.S.…
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Two Borderland mental health organizations secure $12.85 million in federal grants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Aliviane, Inc., along with El Paso Child Guidance Center, have secured $12.85 million in federal grants to bring…
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Body of 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on her way to school has been found in a river, sheriff says
Originally Published: 20 FEB 24 12:51 ET Updated: 20 FEB 24 17:05 ET By Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfeldt and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office looking for missing woman
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman. Officials say Cindy Aimee Reyes was last seen walking…
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Listen: 911 call captures moments leading up to LCPD officer’s death
UPDATE: ABC-7 obtained an exclusive interview with one of the 911 callers who requested help after a police officer was stabbed. The man, who wanted…
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