Migrant from Nicaragua dies at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz died while in custody at Camp…
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Veterans, families, soldiers honor the fallen at Battle of Ramadi 20th Anniversary ceremony
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — More than a thousand Iraq war veterans and their families gathered at Fort Bliss to mark the 20th anniversary of the…
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Sunday Funday: Mystic Desert Studio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso artist found his voice by creating from the heart. Gabriel Marquez runs a studio in El Paso that highlights his…
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El Paso County Sheriff explains Senate Bill 8 ICE agreement at community town hall meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte met with residents Saturday to explain how his office will comply with a new…
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In 3rd attack in Syria, US kills leader linked to ISIS ambush: CENTCOM
Three Americans were killed in the ambush in Palmyra, Syria. ByABC NEWS January 17, 2026, 3:21 PM The U.S. military launched a third round of…
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Trump announces tariffs on NATO allies for opposing US control of Greenland
The 10% tariffs against the eight countries will go into effect on Feb. 1. ByIsabella Murray and Ivan Pereira January 17, 2026, 2:15 PM…
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Hundreds attend Ramadi Memorial Ceremony at Fort Bliss
UPDATE: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) – The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division and Veterans of the Battle of Ramadi from the Iraq War…
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Veterans invited to free art therapy session focused on healing and connection
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veterans and active-duty service members in El Paso are being invited to explore healing through creativity during a free…
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Battle of Ramadi 20-year anniversary: Exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. MacFarland
EL PASO (KVIA) – More than a thousand Iraq war veterans and their families are gathering in El Paso this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the…
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El Paso officials call for accountability amid concerns over ICE operations
EL PASO, Texas– El Paso leaders and civil rights groups gathered outside the county courthouse today to call attention to what they described as…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – El Paso Water main break repairs, rate increases, and what comes next
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A major water main break in the middle of the night this past weekend lead to a more than rude awakening for an El Paso…
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New Details: Radio host Buzz Adams arrested for DWI
Update (January 16, 2026): ABC-7 has obtained the court documents detailing radio host Buzz Adams’ arrest. Buzz Adams’ legal name is Michael Witt.…
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Ex-UTEP quarterbacks Nelson, Locklear announce commitments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two former UTEP quarterbacks who competed in a QB battle during the 2025 season both announced their commitments after…
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New Mexico’s 2026 Name a Snowplow contest winners announced
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation just announced the 2026 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Now Las Cruces…
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Power restored to thousands in West El Paso
Update (4:24 PM): The Outage Map shows that power has been restored to customers on the westside. Update (3:16 PM): Traffic lights along Mesa are…
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Car fire in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car caught fire at 701 Pendale Road in the Lower Valley this morning. An ABC-7 viewer sent in videos of the fire to our…
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El Paso native Amanda Ekery nominated for first Grammy for album rooted in border history
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Amanda Ekery is preparing to attend her first Grammy Awards after earning a nomination in the Best Album…
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Vigil for two migrants who died while detained at Camp East Montana
Update (6:06 PM): Tonight at vigil is happening for Lunas, as well as the first migrant who died while detained at Camp East Montana. The vigil is…
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3-month-old, 10-year-old dead in Hudspeth County crash
Update (10:40 AM): Texas DPS says 3-month-old El Paso resident Daniel David Escamilla Jr., and 10-year-old Florida resident Briella Rae Villalobos,…
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Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally kicks off with new surprises
This weekend, you can catch hot air balloons in the Land of Enchantment for the very first time this year with the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. MVBR…
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Good Vibes Only: Valle Verde ECHS student makes an impact as a Hospice volunteer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— A senior at Valle Verde Early College High School has been recognized for her volunteer work. 17-year-old Eveny Covarrubias…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Cold morning, warm calm comfortable afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are in for another comfortable afternoon following a cold morning. Conditions will remain clear and calm. Temperatures…
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Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push
Originally Published: 15 JAN 26 11:47 ET Updated: 15 JAN 26 17:19 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart…
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El Paso expands rabies prevention efforts through new wildlife vaccination partnership
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Texas Department of State Health Services is expanding rabies prevention efforts in the El Paso area by partnering with…
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Experts warn proposed credit card rate cap could hurt low-income borrowers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to LendingTree, the average interest rate on credit cards is now nearly 24%. Last week, President Trump said on…
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Man escorted from Dona Ana County Government Center chamber
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 state that Derrick Pacheco is facing multiple charges after investigators say he…
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Missing teenager from Uzbekistan found at Juárez airport
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials found a teenager from Uzbekistan who had become lost in Ciudad Juárez. Officers found the teenager,…
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Boil water notice lifted for Northeast, Central El Paso
Update (January 15, 2026): El Paso Water is rescinding the boil water notice. The notice has been in place for Northeast El Paso and parts of Central…
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8 more New World screwworm cases reported in Mexico near border with Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and…
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Utility repairs near Canutillo Middle expected to impact student pickup
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Utility crews are making repairs near the intersection of Bosque Road and Canutillo/La Union, which is expected to impact…
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