Texas Gov. Abbott signs new Republican-friendly US House map
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong rain chances for your Labor Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for strong storm chances your Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a…
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What to know ahead of the Labor Day Weekend travel surge
Before you head out to the airport for Labor Day Weekend travel, ABC-7 has tips from experts on how to make it the smoothest experience. ABC-7 spoke…
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Drainage improvement planned for northeast El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Northeast El Paso neighborhood will see improvements to its drainage system. The City of El Paso will start construction…
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Micah Parsons traded by Cowboys to Packers, gets record contract
(Courtesy: ABC/ESPN) FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. In…
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Woman arrested after pit bulls escape, maul man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Laura Mendez Gonzalez, 51, and charged her with attack by dog resulting in serious bodily injury. They…
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Adventure Zone’s legendary taco recipe for sale
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Adventure Zone is selling the recipe for its legendary tacos. After announcing its closure earlier this summer, Adventure…
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El Paso man charged with injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Louis Ramon Whitson, 30, and charged him with injury to a child on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He…
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Camp East Montana receiving detainees from Alligator Alcatraz
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ICE confirmed to ABC-7 that Camp East Montana, located on Fort Bliss, has received detainees from Alligator Alcatraz, the…
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Juárez Food Bank looking for binational donations
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Food Bank has been operating south of the city for several years now, under Mexico’s Food Bank network and…
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El Pasoan sentenced for property title fraud scheme admitted to stealing from military service members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso District Attorney James Montoya announced the sentencing of a man who fraudulently transferred property titles…
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Sacred Neglect: Families continue to press for improvements at Santa Teresa cemetery
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some families are feeling hopeful after conditions have improved at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa.…
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Sept. 15 hearing to shape next steps in David Wood’s Northeast El Paso serial killing appeal
by Robert Moore August 28, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 38-year-old El Paso…
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17-year-old arrested, jailed for allegedly resisting arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officers arrested Hendrix Lee Flores, 17, and charged him with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. The El Paso…
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Good Vibes Only: Single mother, DACC nursing student awarded scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was…
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Going camping this Labor Day Weekend? Tips on how to prepare and stay safe
Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a…
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El Paso Catholics react to Minnesota shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minnesota has had a profound impact throughout the country, including El Paso.…
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Animal Services rescues dozens of animals from ‘unsanitary’ conditions at El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City Attorney’s Office announced the rescue of more than two dozen animals found living in unsanitary outdoor conditions…
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Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 27, 2025 “Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug” was first published by The…
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Austin-based company says it plans to spend $165 billion on New Mexico data center campus near El Paso. Here’s what to know.
While BorderPlex builds in Santa Teresa, Meta is advancing $800 million data center in Northeast El Paso by Diego Mendoza-Moyers August 27, 2025…
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Immigration advocates protest in favor of DACA recipient arrested early August
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrant advocates gathered outside DHS headquarters in East El Paso to speak up for Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago, who was…
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2 children killed in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting; El Paso’s bishop responds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Bishop Mark Seitz is now responding to the news of a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that…
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Murder-suicide investigation in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials say that they are investigating a murder-suicide on the eastside. When police officers got to the…
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9 people injured in crash on I-10 at Lomaland
Update (9:37 PM): All lanes on I-10 near the Lomaland exit have reopened, nearly 10 hours after the crash. Update (2:00 PM): El Paso Police…
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Canutillo ISD bond program ready for construction
Canutillo Independent School District’s bond program is finally out of the design phase and ready to start construction for new schools. Last May,…
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New bodycam footage from Las Cruces Mass Shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained new footage from the Las Cruces Police Department from the Las Cruces Mass Shooting in March.…
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YourChoice CEO talks YCT-529, the hormone-free male contraceptive now in human trials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hormone-free birth control pill for men is showing promise in early trials — and could mark a major shift in…
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Fire burns garage of house in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department crew put out a house fire in east El Paso today. Courtesy: EPFD Fire Department officials say the…
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Cracker Barrel says it will go back to old logo amid redesign controversy
“We said we would listen, and we have,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. By Kelly McCarthy and Melanie Schmitz August 26, 2025, 5:24 PM…
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El Paso Police find ‘endangered’ missing person
Update (August 27, 2025): El Paso Police say Ramsey has been located. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are looking for George Ramsey, 69, who…
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