Suspect in connection to deadly confrontation with UNM student takes plea deal
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — One of the men who was at a Nov. 19, 2022 confrontation between UNM student Brandon Travis and NMSU student-athlete…
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Car crashes into store in northwest El Paso
UPDATE: According to an employee, a woman in her 70s was going to the store to pick up a burrito. The employee says instead of applying the brakes,…
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City of El Paso ends years of litigation in fight to build downtown arena
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso has moved to end the legal fight to build a multipurpose center in the Duranguito area. On Thursday, it…
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Fugitive connected to disappearance of Ayotzinapa students arrested in Santa Teresa, removed by ICE
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Mexican national was arrested and deported by ICE. The man is Alejandro Tenescalco-Mejia – he is wanted in…
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Supreme Court issues report on Dobbs leak but says it hasn’t identified the leaker
(CNN) — The Supreme Court issued an investigative report on Thursday, announcing that it has yet to determine who leaked a draft opinion overturning…
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El Pasoans react to veteran’s death at the El Paso VA.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Messages of condolences continue to pour in for a veteran who took his life after a visit to the El Paso VA Medical…
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San Elizario ISD to transition to a 4-day week in the upcoming school year
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District will transition to a four-day work and school week in the 2023-2024 school…
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Michael Jackson’s biopic will start production this year
A Michael Jackson biopic is on the way. Director Antoine Fuqua will helm the upcoming film, “Michael,” based on the King of Pop’s life.…
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‘Rust’ Shooting: Prosecutors to announce today whether charges will be filed
SANTA FE, New Mexico– A decision on whether any charges will be filed in the 2021 fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of Alec Baldwin’s film “Rust”…
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El Paso Police investigating deadly pedestrian accident in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: (5:27 a.m.) — Special traffic investigators are now investigating a pedestrian accident that took place along Dyer early Thursday morning.…
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El Paso Veterans Affairs medical director speaks with ABC-7 about healthcare access following death of veteran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One week after the death of a Veteran at the El Paso VA Medical Center, ABC-7 sat down with the VA Medical Director Froylan…
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With the latest appreciation of the Mexican peso, how it affects the borderland?
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the Mexican peso ended its good streak against the dollar. It had ten consecutive weeks of good appreciation.…
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El Paso Airbnb hosts speak at city council Wednesday against proposed regulations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Short-term rental owners show up at City Council chambers by the dozen to voice their concerns about a proposed ordinance…
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Borderland veterans can benefit from expanded healthcare access from Veterans Affairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any Veterans Affairs or non-VA healthcare…
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Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks
@utepnso See you on Instagram!⛏🧡✨ ♬ original sound – UTEP New Student Orientation UPDATE: UTEP is complying with Governor Abbott’s directive…
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Van comes to rest on top of two cars in El Paso parking lot
Editor’s note: This story version corrects the part of town. This crash occurred in central El Paso. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A van ended up on top…
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Helicopter crash near Kyiv kills 14, including Ukrainian interior minister
(CNN) — A helicopter crash near a kindergarten in the Kyiv region has killed at least 14 people, including the leadership team of…
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An American attorney found dead in Mexico was ‘the victim of a brutal crime,’ his family claims
By Melissa Alonso and Chuck Johnston, CNN An American public defender who died this month while celebrating his first wedding anniversary in Mexico…
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Texas DPS pursuit ends outside northwest El Paso home, suspect facing human smuggling charges
EL PASO, Texas — A Juarez man is now facing human smuggling charges after a pursuit that ended outside a northwest El Paso home Wednesday morning,…
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House Republicans push for impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The crisis situation at the U.S. Border could lead to an ultra-rare impeachment of a Cabinet secretary. Articles of impeachment have already been…
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“It’s become more and more of a challenge:” Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office to shut down Facebook page due to lack of resources
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that they would be shutting down their Facebook page at…
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“Terrible loss”: City officials respond to news of El Paso Police Chief’s death
UPDATE (7:47 p.m.) The El Paso Police Department held a news conference to address Chief Allen’s death. During the conference several officers spoke…
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El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen dies
Editors note: The Mayor’s office has confirmed the news of Chief Allen’s death to ABC-7. A statement will be released from the mayor shortly. EL…
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Federal prosecutors will not seek death penalty in Walmart shooting case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the capital murder case against accused August 3rd Walmart shooter…
Continue Reading Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
By Rachel Ramirez, Laura Paddison, Inke Kappeler and Lindsay Isaac, CNN Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a…
Continue Reading Man told police he was ill the day toddler walked outside with a handgun
By Michelle Watson, CNN The purported father of a toddler seen in the entryway of an Indiana apartment complex waving a handgun said he was ill and…
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Texas DPS investigating crash in central El Paso
UPDATE: (9:38 a.m.) — A spokesperson with the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed with ABC-7 there were 10 people inside the car at the time…
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Lisa Marie Presley to be honored with public memorial at Graceland
A public memorial has been scheduled for Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland. Elvis Presley left his Memphis estate to his only daughter Lisa Marie, and…
Continue Reading New details emerge about a failed GOP candidate who allegedly targeted Democratic officials in shootings
Solomon Peña, a former Republican New Mexico House of Representatives candidate who police say claimed election fraud after his defeat, was arrested…
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El Paso joins growing popularity of Slap sport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Popularity continues to grow for a unique sport, Slap fighting. UFC President Dana White recently announced a new venture,…
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