Train derailment South of Juárez leaves multiple migrants injured; one child dead
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez, Chihuahua, and Mexican authorities responded to reports of a train derailment Tuesday night. According to a…
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Sacred Garden, one of the longest-operating dispensaries in Las Cruces, to close their doors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One of the longest operating dispensaries in Las Cruces says they’re being forced to close their doors, just over…
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El Paso Zoo announces death of sea lion L.B.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo is mourning the death of its beloved California sea lion, Little Bit. L.B., as he was known, died on Sunday…
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Former Dona Ana Sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 9 years for sexually assaulting arrestee in the back of his patrol car
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputy was just sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting an…
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Motorcyclist was speeding when he lost control and died on Transmountain, El Paso police say
Update (September 4, 2024): Police just identified the dead motorcyclist as 22-year-old Tyler Jonathan Reardon. Special Traffic Investigators are…
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El Paso woman arrested for allegedly causing fatal crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police just arrested 26-year-old Elizabeth Olivia Chagra- Nichols in connection with a deadly April crash. The…
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El Paso track athlete wins two silver medals at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
Update (September 4, 2024): Medrano won silver in the 100m T38 and the 400m T38. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Coronado High School alumnus Ryan Medrano…
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El Paso woman’s life transformed, credits weight loss surgery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stephanie Regalado has struggled with her weight since she was a teenager. As a result, Regalado suffered from asthma, sleep…
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In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month star on the mountain will be lit gold
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced the Star on the Mountain will shine gold on Wednesday, September 4th, in recognition of…
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Woman’s skull fractured, El Paso man arrested
Update (September 4, 2024): El Paso Police arrested Payne and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon before booking him into the El…
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Understanding suicide warning signs and supporting suicide survivors, advice from El Paso mental health expert
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As part of Suicide Prevention Month, mental health professionals are urging the community to take action by both recognizing…
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Large fire destroys house in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A vacant house in south-central El Paso has been destroyed after an early morning fire. El Paso Fire Department said it…
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Operation Disruption: New Mexico says it just rescued 91 people from human smuggling
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just announced the results of “Operation Disruption,” a human trafficking…
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7 people arrested after allegedly robbing jewelry store in Ciudad Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven people have been arrested in connection to a jewelry store robbery in Ciudad Juarez on Saturday, August 31st. The…
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National award-winning author shares rise to fame as very first GuyRex Girl
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- A former Texas beauty queen and Guyrex Girl spoke to ABC-7 about the realities of becoming the first protégé of “Kings of…
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Some Las Cruces residents frustrated over proposed expansion of housing subdivision near base of Organ Mountains
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A proposed zoning change off of Dripping Springs Road in Doña Ana County near the base of the Organ Mountains has…
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LULAC speaking in El Paso on Texas A.G. Paxton and ‘voter suppression’
Update: Just after 2 p.m. today, El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced that she and other representatives of the Texas Democratic…
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Sen. Cruz to speak Thursday with business leaders in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will be in El Paso on Thursday to speak with business leaders in the region. According to a…
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Juarez residents pay respects to 15-year-old killed by rain waters
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Family members, friends, classmates, and Juarez residents gathered to say a final goodbye to 15-year-old Juárez resident…
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September is ‘Hunger Action Month,’ how El Pasoans can make a difference
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — ABC-7 is teaming up with Albertsons to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank during ‘hunger action month.’ Shoppers at…
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El Pasoans enjoy St. Anthony’s Bazaar despite rainy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans gathered in the thousands this Labor Day Weekend to take part in St. Anthony’s 61st Annual Bazaar. This event…
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El Paso author discusses ‘Balloon Bridges,’ a story inspired by niece, who died from D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Alexis Orate’s niece, Bridges, died from D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome when she was 11 years old. According to the Jama Network,…
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19-year-old Juarez resident arrested for human smuggling in Northwest El Paso
Update: Texas DPS confirms a human smuggling arrest was made in connection with the crash. “The driver was identified as Ruben Palma, age 19 out of…
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Juarez authorities recover of body of teenage boy swept away by torrential rains
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department in coordination with the Fire and the Rescue Departments carried out the search…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cool, cloudy, Labor Day with rain potential
UPDATE: An ABC-7 First Alert has been issued for on and off scattered showers expected for your Labor Day. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kicking off your…
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Segundo Barrio community holds annual block party
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)– Since 2017, Segundo Barrio has come together every year to celebrate their neighborhood. People could be seen dancing in the…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso Independent School District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like many other school districts across Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is facing challenges ranging from…
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Police look for suspects in drive-by shooting at Cougar Park
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) – Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the Socorro Police Department are asking the community for help in identifying the persons…
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International overdose awareness day in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is August 31st, El Paso Harm Reduction Alliance invited the…
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TXDOT closures happening this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are four closures happening this week that El Paso drivers should be aware of. All of them start Tuesday. CLOSURES…
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