Construction on the Pellicano Widening Project may soon resume
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 3 years after the Pellicano Widening Project was supposed to be completed, the 3 mile stretch of road between Loop…
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Mexico, U.S. reach deal over Rio Grande water sharing treaty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State, along with the Mexican federal government, announced they reached an agreement that involves…
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“A Long Road to Justice”: Judge Medrano Reflects on the Walmart Mass Shooting Case
After nearly six years, the case that shook El Paso and the nation has finally reached a resolution. In his first local TV interview, Judge Medrano…
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Former Magistrate Court Judge, wife appear for detention hearing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Magistrate Court Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, appeared in court once again Tuesday morning for a…
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‘Where in the world can you go for a hike and find bodies?’: Group searching El Paso Sector’s growing migrant graveyard
Watch ABC-7’s special report Lost But Not Forgotten on the video player above. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a hot day and James Holeman could be…
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Three brothers open Twisted Fork with a no-tipping twist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of three El Paso brothers is putting their own spin on the local restaurant scene. Twisted Fork is the name of their…
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visiting El Paso for car wash opening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tommy’s Express Car Wash is hosting the official grand opening of its new location at Mesa and Mesa Hills tomorrow,…
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Good news for readers: El Paso Public Library may end overdue fines
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersApril 29, 2025 Early voting is here! Your vote helps shape the future of local schools—from budgets to…
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Staying safe: hiking in hot weather
The weather is getting hotter, and for those who like to go hiking, ABC-7 spoke with a park ranger at the Franklin Mountains State Park for tips on…
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Secretary Noem visits El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited the El Paso region today. A CBP spokesperson confirmed news…
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Alamogordo man sentenced to 391 years in prison for child sex crimes
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A judge sentenced Alamogordo resident Ryan Reese to 391 years. Reese was convicted of 18 counts of Criminal Sexual…
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Borderland Mariachi band’s vehicle, equipment damaged in hailstorm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso based band, Mariachi Leyenda Azteca’s vehicle was hit by baseball size hail as they drove home from a performance…
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Search and rescue group says they were confronted by Mexican National Guard on US soil
Update: A spokesperson with the U.S. Border Patrol told ABC-7, “We do not have any information regarding your inquiry. However, if any new details…
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FC Juárez and Pumas fans brawl after Bravos’ penalty shootout loss
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — FC Juárez Bravos and Pumas UNAM played a Play-in match Sunday in Juárez for a chance to get into Mexico’s top-tier…
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City intervenes in second El Paso Electric rate increase proposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council just voted unanimously to intervene in El Paso Electric’s request to increase its rate. The utility has…
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‘Wind-driven’ fire destroys mobile home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County and Las Cruces Fire Department crews put out a “wind-driven” fire that destroyed a mobile home on…
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UTEP, NMSU, EPCC students have visas reinstated
Update (4:02 PM): EPCC spokesperson Beau Bagley confirmed to ABC-7 today that both of the students who had their visas revoked have since had their…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds return with dusty conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as winds and dust will once again be a large part of your Monday forecast. Today we…
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Crash at Sean Haggerty west, Gateway South
UPDATE: TxDOT posted just before 2 a.m. that all lanes were open to traffic. UPDATE: A second person has been taken to an area hospital with…
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Honor Flight veterans share their war stories with Doppler Dave
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than two dozen El Paso and Las Cruces veterans took a trip to the nation’s capital to visit the Korean and Vietnam War…
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1,000th Wish to 5-Year-Old Colton
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, Make a Wish El Paso granted its 1,000th wish to Colton, a five-year-old from El Paso. Colton suffers from congenital…
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International Museum of Art hosts “Las Artistas” art show
Sunday the International Museum of Art hosted the 4th annual Las Artistas spring show. The show was free and open to the public. The event showcased…
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La Viña winery holds annual Spring Wine Festival
La Viña Winery is holding it’s annual Spring Wine Festival this weekend. The festival is being held April 26 & 27th from noon to 7 PM. Over 20…
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“Hatch Hubs” open at Canutillo ISD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Parents and their students explored classrooms and learned about program offered at elementary schools for Kinder and…
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Friends of Sunset Heights community clean up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Students and children joined City Representative Chris Canales and the Friends of Sunset Heights Neighborhood Association to…
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Two-vehicle crash injures two
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators are responding to a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries at Gateway West and Don Haskins…
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Pope’s funeral sets in motion symbolic traditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Over 200,000 people paid their respects to Pope Francis during his funeral at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City Saturday as…
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Car fire near Lee Trevino
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews responded to a vehicle fire near I-10 and Lee Trevino early Saturday morning. Officials…
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La Viña Spring Wine Festival underway
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Viña Winery is hosting its annual Spring Wine Festival today and Sunday, April 27, from noon to 7 p.m. Guests can…
Continue Reading ¡mira! Las Cruces festival returns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The ¡mira! Las Cruces festival returns Saturday, April 26, featuring new entertainment including the city’s first-ever…
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