One person found dead during water rescue in south central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was found dead during a water rescue in south central, El Paso Friday morning. Two people were pulled out,…
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El Paso’s Opportunity Center for the Homeless celebrates 30 years
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is celebrating their 30th anniversary today. The center has become the largest network…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Light winds Friday, strong winds Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Our ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for strong winds and blowing dust and sand expected Saturday. One wind event down this…
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Emmy-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas speaks in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emmy award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas was in El Paso today. She was the speaker for the 29th Annual YWCA Women’s…
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Las Cruces charter school Alma d’Arte holding special meeting following ‘Breach of Contract’ notification
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Alma d’Arte is holding a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. The charter school received a “Breach of Contract”…
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Socorro ISD projecting $41 million budget shortfall next school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD is projecting a budget shortfall of $41 million for the next school year. In a meeting last night, the…
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Deadly fire in El Paso’s Lower Valley caused by cigarette, officials say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department says the mobile home fire that killed one person on Saturday was started…
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Dona Ana names interim county manager
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Stephen Lopez will join the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioner team as interim county manager starting May…
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Bird flu virus particles discovered in Texas, New Mexico dairy, poultry facilities
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The USDA says it has detected particles of the bird flu (HPAI) virus in dairy cattle and poultry facilities in New Mexico and…
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“Light at the end of the tunnel:” El Paso teen remembers Make-A-Wish experience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joshua Aldaz recalled the moments leading up to his brain tumor diagnosis as a scary time for him and his family. “I fainted…
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131 migrants found in semitrailer south of Juarez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Mexican authorities found 131 migrants from Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador inside a semitrailer Wednesday morning,…
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Hundreds of migrants who arrived in Juárez heard rumor that U.S. authorities would receive them
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Reports said that a group of nearly 1,000 migrants arrived in Ciudad Juárez Wednesday afternoon. On top of freight…
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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned in New York
The rape conviction of movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been overturned by New York’s highest court. The New York Court of Appeals, in a…
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ABC-7 First Alert: 50 MPH winds, blowing dust & sand arrives today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winds and dust. Today we could see wind gusts reach 45-50 MPH accompanied by…
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Owner of popular El Paso restaurant Track One dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Owner of Track One restaurant, Ken McDermott, died Tuesday, according to a post made by the restaurant via social media.…
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El Paso man sentenced to over 21 years in prison in connection to deadly kidnapping
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man was sentenced Wednesday to 262 months in prison for his part in a deadly 2021 kidnapping, according to the…
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WATCH: New group of hundreds migrants traveling on train arrive in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — A large group of migrants arrived in Juarez Wednesday. They were traveling on top of a train. ABC-7 saw hundreds of…
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Juarez Mayor’s house raided by Chihuahua state authorities
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Tuesday evening, several law enforcement agencies raided the house leased by Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar. The…
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Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
Originally Published: 24 APR 24 10:58 ETUpdated: 24 APR 24 13:46 ETBy Michael Williams, Arlette Saenz and Kevin Liptak, CNNWashington (CNN) —…
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Seasons of Change Inc. to host Community Baby Shower
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—If you are in the spirit of giving back to the community, Seasons of Change Inc. will host a three-day community baby shower…
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Chihuahuas seeking national anthem performers!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas want talented Borderland residents to audition for a chance to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at home…
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‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed processed by New Mexico Corrections Department
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was processed this morning by the New Mexico Corrections Department, according to…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Calm Wednesday, 50 MPH winds and dust Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds and blowing dust expected for your Thursday. Weather is looking mostly…
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High winds in El Paso intensifies spring allergies: tips from doctor to manage symptoms
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — We are expecting high winds and dust tomorrow. With these recurring windy days, Borderland residents can expect spring…
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Economic impacts new Sunset Amphitheater will have in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced during city council on April 23 that a new amphitheater will be built at the former Cohen…
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City Council approves construction of $80 million amphitheater in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso leaders announced Tuesday morning the construction of an $80 million amphitheater in Northeast El Paso. It…
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Former Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman, attempting to destroy evidence
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former deputy for the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating the rights of a…
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El Paso DA Bill Hicks to hold news conference regarding ‘latest decision on riot charges involving migrants’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District Attorney Bill Hicks announced Tuesday morning that his office would be holding a news conference about “the latest…
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EPFD: Fatal fire in the Lower Valley deemed accidental
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire officials confirmed that last week’s fire that killed two people in the Lower Valley was accidental. Through an…
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Xtra Cut: ‘Wonder Boy Walden’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In late November of 2023, when UTEP was on the hunt to find a head coach to create a new era of Miner Football, UTEP…
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