El Paso Fire Department’s Christmas tree safety warning
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department is sounding the alarm on a festive threat in your living room—your Christmas tree. They…
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Semi-trailer tips over Loop 375 flyover in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-trailer going southbound on the Loop 375 flyover to I-10 east tips over landing on Gateway East, Tuesday morning.…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Our winter forecast, possibility for snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just a few days from the start of winter. You’ve probably heard we are in a weather phase called El Niño – a…
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Lawsuits piling up against Texas after Governor Abbott signs new migration law
Update: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) also are also suing over SB4. The ACLU of Texas…
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Complaints mount against “I-10 Connect Project”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeowners and other residents living near the Texas Department of Transportation’s “I-10 Connect Project” have filed a…
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Vatican rules priests can bless same-sex couples
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a major shift in Vatican doctrine, roman catholic priests are now allowed to bless same-sex couples. Pope…
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Las Cruces police officer pleads not guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Update (December 18, 2023): Lunsford plead not guilty at a hearing today. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford is…
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Three employees accused of assaulting customer at Northeast El Paso Dunkin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people are accused of assaulting a customer at the Dunkin on the 9100 block of Dyer in the Northeast. According to the…
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Watch: Governor signs border bill creating new state crime for entering Texas illegally
Originally Published: 15 NOV 23 08:44 ET Updated: 15 NOV 23 12:14 ET By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg…
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Status conference held for former NMSU basketball players charged with sex crimes in hazing case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three former NMSU men’s basketball players facing sex offense chargers stood before a judge in Las Cruces…
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Railroads want US Customs to immediately reopen rail crossings at the southern border
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 13:17 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The rail industry is demanding the Biden administration immediately…
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Power is back on in South Central El Paso after crash
Update: About 1,300 El Paso Electric customers were without power Monday morning, after a car hit a guy-wire at the intersection of Cotton St. and…
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Three people injured after a serious crash on Loop 375
UPDATE: Crash was initially reported on Bob Hope, but has since been corrected. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people have been injured after a…
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Arizona man killed in Saturday night motorcycle crash in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Arizona man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night, according to Las Cruces Police.…
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Operation Hope, Whataburger, El Paso County Sheriff join forces at 28th Annual Trunk of Hope event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office along with Operation Hope delivered toys and Christmas trees to the…
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UTEP graduates look to their future, and reflect on their work up until now
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 2,700 students graduated from UTEP this weekend. Some of them told us about what’s next, as others reflected on what it…
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Beto O’Rourke announces the passing of his mother
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced the death of his mother, Melissa, Sunday morning. “Our beautiful mom…
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Early morning crash near I-10 and Executive results in serious injuries
EDITOR’S NOTE: The first version of the article incorrectly stated it was I-10 westbound that was closed. It is I-10 eastbound. UPDATE- The eastbound…
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Fresno State tops NMSU to win New Mexico Bowl, 37-10
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies were a shell of their former selves Saturday in Albuquerque. The Aggies came out on the losing…
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Mom first in the family to earn degree, inspires children to pursue their degrees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First-generation nursing student Chalyse Piñon, is a mother of four, a dedicated student, and an inspiration. The mother of…
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Aggies fans crowd Las Cruces bars to watch NMSU face off against Fresno State in New Mexico Bowl
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As many Aggies fans watch their team play live in this year’s New Mexico Bowl, dozens more packed bars in Las Cruces…
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New Mexico Bowl halftime update: NMSU trails Fresno State, 17-3
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies are trying to win back-to-back bowl games for the first time in more than 50 years. Currently…
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Weekend Planner: Holiday activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Christmas festivities continue throughout the Borderland, here is a list of what you can expect for Saturday, Dec.…
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Autopsy shows Matthew Perry died of ‘acute effects of ketamine’
CNN By Josh Campbell and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — “Friends” star Matthew Perry died as a result of “acute effects of ketamine” and…
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Shoppers using A.I. for help with Christmas gift ideas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Google labs, CHAT GPT, and other shopping specific apps are all providing buying advice. “What we’re doing is kind of…
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El Paso Zoo welcomes Taj, its very first rhinoceros
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo welcomed Taj, a 7-year-old greater one-horned rhinoceros, today. Taj used to live at the Woodland Park Zoo…
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SISD parents concerned over possible increase in student to teacher ratio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents of students within the Socorro Independent School district received an email on Thursday notifying them of a…
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Teen found guilty of gunning down Las Cruces man
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found 19-year-old Jamari Sanchez guilty of second-degree murder Friday. Sanchez, who was a…
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City of El Paso’s chief auditor files suit, claims intimidation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it and…
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Las Cruces Chile Drop ranked #3 in the nation for best New Year’s Eve drop; ABC-7 once again proud Grand Marshal of event
Update: The results are in! The Las Cruces Chile Drop is ranked #3 on USA Today’s final list of the best countdowns to 2024. “Things get spicy in Las…
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