EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The summer season is right around the corner! Every year, Borderland families visit spray parks and water parks to cool off from the heat. For the fourth year, the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence is hoping to help shelter kids enjoy a pool day. CASFV is currently hosting its
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BTS will kick off a two-night performance in El Paso as part of the ARIRANG world tour Saturday. To make sure fans stay safe, there will be multiple emergency medical tents around the Sun Bowl Stadium. ProAction Emergency Services Director Paloma Leyva said 40 medics will be stationed at the
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by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneApril 8, 2026 A Travis County district judge has allowed the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, to continue until July 27. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle’s ruling on Friday continues the pause on the ban that was granted earlier this month. Lyttle granted
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This weekend, the El Paso Comic Con will be taking place in Downtown El Paso, and ABC-7 spoke with the cast of 1986 movie ‘Aliens’, which will be reuniting to celebrate their 40th anniversary. People who attend El Paso Comic Con will get behind-the-scenes stories of the making of the film, along with having a
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President Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25% next week, claiming in a social media post that the EU is “not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal.” This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A small kiosk caught fire inside Cielo Vista Mall Friday morning, the El Paso Fire Department said. According to EPFD, the call for the fire came in just after 5 a.m. Multiple units responded but reported no injuries. An investigation is ongoing. No word on what caused the fire.
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DAYTON, OHIO (KVIA)—Members of Sun City Independent continue to celebrate following a series of triumphant performances at the WGI Percussion Championships in Dayton, Ohio. The group finished in 13th place, marking the highest placement and one of the strongest performances in the program’s history. The group participated in the Independent Open Class and brought unbeatable
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UPDATE (2:32 p.m.) — A woman has died to her injuries after Thursday’s crash at Artcraft. El Paso police said Brissa Celestte Rodriguez drove at a high rate of speed and rear-ended a trailer. Her car wedged underneath. Police said this marks the 19th traffic death of 2026, compared to 21 at this time last
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LAS CRUCES, Texas (KVIA) — The 13-year-old suspected of shooting fellow 13-year-old Chris Carnero will not be released before his trial date in July, and will continue to be held at the Doña Ana County Jail until then. Judge Robert Lara made the decision on Thursday after a two hour hearing with arguments from both
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We can expect widespread rain showers and thunderstorms to continue across the region this morning. In the Borderland, we experienced the heaviest downpours just after midnight, but most precipitation will clear out by mid-morning Friday. A backdoor cold front is expected to sweep in this morning, bringing additional showers and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sisters Katrina and Myra Villareal have a lot in common, but these days what they’re enjoying most is fangirling over BTS. They have tickets to see them in concert at the Sun Bowl not one day, but two. The two of them know the words to every song, and they’ve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Edith Eva Eger, a Holocaust survivor and former El Pasoan, died Monday. Her legacy lives through her work in psychology, public speaking and her three books. Eger was just 16 years old when Nazis raided her home in Hungary, according to her obituary. At the time, she was training as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parking near the Sun Bowl during any big event can be tricky, but knowing where to go can save drivers time and frustration. Along Cincinnati Street, just off Mesa across from the Sun Bowl, metered parking is available. However, drivers are advised to pay close attention to posted signs, as
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By Angeline Jane BernabeApril 30, 2026, 3:09 PM Britney Spears has officially been charged with driving under the influence after being arrested in March, according to the Ventura County District Attorney. She will be arraigned on May 4, but she does not have to appear for her court hearing. The misdemeanor charge comes after the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tommy’s Express Car Wash said Thursday the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will make a special appearance at the grand location of its newest West El Paso location. The grand opening will also feature free car washes, food, giveaways and donations for the city’s Humane Society. Tommy’s Express Car Wash will open
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Horizon City police arrested and charged a man for injuring a 10-year-old child. Raul David Reyes was charged with injury wo a child with intent to cause bodily injury, which is a felony offense. According to documents, on April 25, Raul David Reyes allegedly argued with Flor Aldaba Soto at
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UPDATE (1:52 p.m.) — Police documents ABC-7 obtained said an undercover El Paso police officer arrested Gallardo using an ad for soliciting prostitution. Arrest documents said Gallardo contacted the undercover officer using an adult escort website and agreed to pay $100 for a 30-minute service. When Gallardo arrived to the agreed location, the Wyndham Hotel
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by Emily Foxhall, The Texas TribuneApril 30, 2026 Camp Mystic on Thursday said it has withdrawn its application for an operating license, a decision that means it will not reopen to campers this summer. The decision follows a grueling hearing earlier this week when Texas lawmakers pushed the family that runs the camp to consider
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(AP) — David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits with “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” and “The Ride” among others, has died. He was 86. Coe’s wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Wednesday. She described
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BTS fans lined up outside the Don Haskins Center Thursday to grab merchandise two days before the Korean pop group’s first performance in El Paso. Fans scrambled for jerseys with their favorite BTS member’s name. One fan told ABC-7 one of the member’s jersey sold out in about 20 minutes.
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By Lauren PellerApril 30, 2026, 11:22 AM After months of resistance, the House on Thursday passed the Senate-backed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which funds all agencies inside DHS except immigration enforcement operations. There was no recorded vote requested. The measure now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk now for signature — ending the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A pattern shift will result in a temperature drop today. Rain chances also push into the region. Temps this morning were in the 60s. Today they will climb, but not by much. We will notice cooler temps overall today. El Paso is anticipated to reach a high of 76, Las
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Originally Published: 30 APR 26 01:04 ET Updated: 30 APR 26 06:14 ET By John Liu, Stephanie Yang and Hanna Ziady, CNN Hong Kong/London (CNN) — Oil briefly surpassed $126 a barrel Thursday, its highest price in four years, as traders worried about a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congressional districts have been at the forefront of political discussion for the past year. Texas had its share of the conversation with the re-drawing of the district map last year, and after Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana, it could re-enter the conversation. In a 6-3 decision, the court’s conservative
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crews at the Sun Bowl are preparing the stadium for a busy concert weekend as Korean pop group BTS gets ready to take the stage. According to Ticketmaster, the BTS concerts are nearly sold out for two nights, signaling strong demand for the internationally known group. The same goes for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn said El Paso County received a federal grant of $700,000 to help local law enforcement prevent, investigate and prosecute cyber crimes. The funds will go to special training, developed response to cyber-related offenses and advocacy for victims, Sen. Cornyn announced Wednesday. “From online harassment and deepfakes
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DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed an 18-year-old and injured a 17-year-old in southwest Deming, the Luna County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first degree murder, robbery, shooting at or from a vehicle and tampering with evidence. Officials said the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association on Wednesday announced the grand marshal and theme for its annual Thanksgiving parade. El Paso’s Amigo Man will lead the 90th Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade under a “Famous Sports & Movie Scenes” theme. The Amigo Man, an ambassador for the city,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol agents arrested and charged two people in El Paso after searching a home with conditions “consistent with operations of a stash house,” the Justice Department said Wednesday. On April 20, agents detained Edith Marie Dominguez, a U.S. citizen, and Gregory Jose Daniel Martinez-Tovar, a Venezuelan migrant. Agents then
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — A three-year investigation led to the recent identification of a Ruidoso man’s decomposed human remains, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The remains were found between two walls in a Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, building, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. A year later, the sheriff’s office, 12th Judicial District
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