Whooping cough cases continue to rise after spike in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) the numbers of whooping cough cases tripled in 2024, compared…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Coldest air in nearly one year expected Saturday morning.
All the ingredients for a very cold night are here. We’ll have clear skies, light winds, dry air and a cold airmass in place. Temps are expected to…
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ABC-7 at 4: Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Presents Cookies & Cocktails Event
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest announces its annual Cookie Mega Drop, which gets the troops ready and…
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UPDATE: iFly to reopen in El Paso under corporate control in early 2025
FRIDAY UPDATE: iFly in El Paso will be reopening in the first quarter of 2025 after a refurbishment of the facility. According to a release sent…
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Local binational business leaders and officials to host forum in El Paso next week
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican national business leaders and officials presented a forum discussing the USMCA in U.S. and Mexican border…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Freezing temps, then warming trend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we expect another freezing morning. Temperatures are still expected to be well below…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Mexican American Cultural Center – When will it open?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican American Cultural Center was part of a Quality of Life Bond approved by El Paso voters in 2012. Yet after nearly…
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El Paso mental health advocates call on the Texas Legislature for additional funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 2021, $203.4 million dollars were given by the federal government to the state of Texas to help fund mental health grants,…
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El Pasoans share advice for driving in snow and icy weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cold temperatures and snow flurries seen across the Borderland did not stop drivers from hitting the road as many…
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Snow day for New Mexico State University staff
EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Snow hit the Borderland today but not all areas were able to see a Winter wonderland. ABC-7’s crew…
Continue Reading El Pasoans express excitement as snow hits the Borderland
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Snow has hit the Borderland as El Pasoans experienced heavy snowfall throughout the day. Anthony, Texas got hit with more of…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues – Snow ending, colder air with wind chills
Most everyone was able to see snow today – some light accumulation around the Borderland while others were able to pick up over an inch across…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Freezing temps, snow potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for freezing temperatures and snow potential. Waking up temperatures will be below…
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Debunking common health myths surrounding cold weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– At some point, you’ve likely heard heard a winter or cold weather health myth. Common myths include not to shower or have wet…
Continue Reading Powerful winds damage yards in El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The powerful winds from the past 24 hours made a major effect on households in El Paso. While the East and Northeast got the…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Cold tonight – slight snow chance – less wind
There will be a slight chance for some snow tonight but not expecting any accumulation. The winds will not be as strong so the wind chills will not…
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Multiple-vehicle crash west of Las Cruces shuts down I-10 eastbound – video
UPDATE: ABC-7 viewer Sherry Betts sent an aerial view of the pileup from Wednesday morning, showing more than two dozen semis and vehicles involved:…
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ABC-7 at 4: Sing-along with Alissa Musto at the Jewel Box
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-Alissa Musto is an award-winning singer, pianist, and former Miss America finalist who performs on cruise ships and in…
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President of Mexico responds to Trump’s push to rename Gulf of Mexico
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In a morning news conference Wednesday, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum responded to President-elect Trump’s latest…
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Freezing temperatures: Expert tips to protect pets, pipes, plants, and people
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As freezing temperatures and snow blanket the Borderland, it’s crucial to take steps to protect yourself, your home, and…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds, dangerous wind chill, and snow potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the impacts of a cold front that pushed into the region. Winds are strong this…
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El Paso woman celebrated New Year’s on Bourbon Street hours before deadly attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso resident Katie Daniel planned her trip to New Orleans six months ago. She had previously been to Bourbon Street and…
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ABC-7 First Alert – The cold air continues to rush in along with windy conditions. Expect snow showers off and on through Friday AM.
This major winter storm is now arriving in the Borderland. Temps will be very cold with wind chills in the teens at times – what it will feel like.…
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City of Juárez to extend municipal shelter hours ahead of the cold temperatures this week
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department and the city are preparing for the colder temperatures that will hit our area…
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Preparing for the freeze: Safety tips and Road updates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As freezing temperatures and potential winter weather move into the region, staying safe is a top priority. ABC-7 spoke with…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cold temp and wind chill Tuesday, wind chill and snow potential overnight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the cold weather impacts associated with a cold front arriving today. Expect cooler…
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ABC-7 First Alert continues – Cold, wind, wind chills and snow.
This coming winter storm will hit the area tomorrow and last through Friday. Temps will gradually fall to the 40’s tomorrow and 30’s for Wednesday.…
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City of El Paso to hold swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will hold a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 6, for newly elected City officials, including the…
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Roscas de Reyes tradition keeps the Borderland sweet
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The holiday season isn’t quite over in the Borderland! Today, families are coming together to celebrate Three Kings Day, or…
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Silent Disco; How one bar is adapting to the City’s Noise Ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some bars are finding different manners to adapt to the City of El Paso’s noise ordinance while attracting customers who…
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