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ABC-7 at 4: Paso del Norte Health Foundation diabetes initiatives

January 28, 2026 9:31 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Michael Kelly with the Paso del Norte Health Foundation joins us to discuss the organization’s diabetes initiatives. Eligible organizations must have programs that: Prevent Detect Manage diabetes*Includes pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Priority funding areas include: Diabetes education Diabetes support Capacity and systems improvements Diabetes Alliance initiatives For

ABC-7 at 4: El Paso County Judge, Ricardo Samaniego, guest speaker for CBA January Luncheon

January 28, 2026 9:21 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host the first luncheon this month with El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, at 12:00 PM at the El Paso Convention and Visitors Center. It will bring together community leaders, business professionals, and stakeholders.

El Paso Fire: Deadly risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter

January 28, 2026 6:15 AM Nicole Ardila

As we continue seeing low temperatures, families at home are trying to stay warm however they can. But carbon monoxide can be produced accidentally at home. Carbon monoxide can be a deadly gas if it goes undetected for long. A detector will alert you about the colorless and odorless gas in your home that can cause

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Below freezing start, dry calm afternoon

January 28, 2026 6:00 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will once agin be below freezing to start your morning but god news we will trend warmer than yesterday as well as dry and calm by your lunch. The Borderland is waking up to temps in the upper 20s and low 30s this morning. Temps will climb to highs

El Paso County Attorney says AG Paxton could be targeting some counties

January 27, 2026 10:19 PM Rishi Oza

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In March and April of 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to pass a rule that would have made certain counties turn over prosecutorial data in certain cases. The rule has been shut down twice by appeals courts in Texas, but Paxton still wants to get it passed. El

El Paso DA looking to increase DWI fines

January 27, 2026 6:19 PM Valeria Medina

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso leaders are looking to address drunk driving, which they call a critical issue here in the Borderland. At a news conference today, officials say that over the last three years, traffic deaths have decreased by 24% and 5000 DWI arrests have been made. District Attorney James Montoya spoke

Inmate dies in El Paso County Detention Facility

January 27, 2026 4:23 PM Emma Hoggard

Update (6:10 PM): ABC-7 filed an open records request with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Today we obtained the records, which show that 27-year-old George Vargas died on January 25, 2026. The custodial death report adds that the preliminary results indicate Vargas died from blood clots in both lungs. Records show that Vargas was

Northwest El Paso residents raise traffic concerns as new Alderete middle school campus moves forward

January 24, 2026 2:59 PM Paul Schulz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northwest El Paso residents are voicing concerns about traffic and safety as Canutillo ISD prepares to build a new campus for Alderete Middle School near growing neighborhoods in the area. Despite rainy and gloomy conditions, dozens of northwest El Paso residents gathered inside Reyes Elementary School for a community meeting

Quiñonez sisters “run” Fabens

January 27, 2026 4:47 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two sisters from Fabens, Texas, Angel and Victoria Quiñonez, are often seen running around town. While they’ve built a reputation on the cross-country course, their dedication and leadership off the course reveal there’s much more to them than just running. Angel is a junior at Fabens High School and is

Chaparral man dead after crash in Northeast El Paso

January 26, 2026 7:17 PM Valeria Medina

Update (January 27, 2026): A Chaparral man is dead after the crash on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at Stan Roberts last night. El Paso Police say that William Beschle, 78, tried to make a right turn onto Stan Roberts from the left-turn-only lane of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The attempt caused another driver

One-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt

January 27, 2026 4:30 PM Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk’s one-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt above.

Family of migrant killed at Camp East Montana seeking justice and accountability from federal government

January 27, 2026 4:35 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss happened today at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Downtown El Paso. 56-year-old, Geraldo Lunas Campos from Cuba was pronounced dead on Jan. 3 of this year and

Texas AG suing nurse practitioner for mailing abortion drugs to El Paso

January 27, 2026 1:56 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Debra Lynch, a Delaware-based nurse practitioner accused of shipping abortion drugs to El Paso. Lynch operates Her Safe Harbor, a group that Paxton says routinely sends the abortion drug mifepristone and misoprostol to women in other states. “The organization advertises abortion pills by

1 person shot after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona, sheriff says

January 27, 2026 12:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand, Alisha Ebrahimji, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of being involved in human trafficking was injured after exchanging gunfire with US Border Patrol agents and firing at a federal helicopter during a pursuit in Arizona near the US-Mexico border early Tuesday, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. Federal agents

New York woman tried to buy gun to ‘kill ICE agents,’ DHS says

January 27, 2026 11:59 AM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS is investigating a woman who officials say tried to buy a gun to “protect herself from ICE Agents, and also to kill ICE Agents.” ICE agents in New York are investigating, DHS officials say. New York State Police are also on the case. DHS officials say that the woman

ABC-7 at 4: The importance of breast milk and the development in infants

January 27, 2026 10:22 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- A recent clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reinforces that breastmilk is the best nutrition source for infants born with very low birth weight, offering strong protective benefits during a critical period of development. Dr. Fernando Najar, neonatologist at Las Palmas Medical Center, joins us to talk about the importance of

ABC-7 at 4: Reimagine Nonprofit Conference Returns to the Sun City

January 27, 2026 10:17 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Save the Date: Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s Reimagine Nonprofit Conference returning in April: When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026Where: ESC Region 19 Head Start, 11670 Chito Samaniego Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 visit their website at www.pdnfoundation.org

ABC-7 at 4: Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament returns to El Paso

January 27, 2026 10:00 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament is BACK on March 20-22, 2026, at Eastwood High School. Registration is now open. Event Page on Website: Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl | December 31, 2025 | El Paso, Texas Registration Page on Pickleball Tournaments’ site: Nusenda

ABC-7 at 4: Thorn bridge opened along with Mesa eastbound exit, closures for the week ahead

January 26, 2026 10:05 AM Nichole Gomez

I-10 Widening West Monday, January 26 through Saturday, January 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed weekly) North- and South Desert between Vinton and Mesa alternate lane closures Crews will be working on miscellaneous construction work. I-10 east- and westbound between Vinton and Mesa alternate lane/ramp closures (daily) Crews will be sweeping, striping, power washing, and

Doctor urges continuing Dry January challenge after month ends

January 27, 2026 5:27 AM Nicole Ardila

If you tried out Dry January, or maybe you didn’t get the chance to, a local doctor ABC-7 spoke with shares the benefits of keeping up the challenge even after this month ends. “We say Dry January, why not Dry February? Why not Dry March?” says Dr. Parisa Ibrahim, internal medicine physician. Alcohol depresses the

ABC-7 First Alert: Below freezing morning, cold and dry afternoon

January 27, 2026 6:34 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert this morning as we once again wake up to below freezing temperatures. We will lean dry and calm could. This morning we are waking up to temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, below freezing, By afternoon of course temps will get a

Military Monday: Honoring Jonathan Enriquez

January 27, 2026 7:20 AM Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Jonathan Enriquez. Enriquez said he works with the Air Force as an ammunitions technician. He served in Guam, South Korea and the United Kingdom. We thank you for your service. Send

One-on-one with UTEP’s Joe Golding: Miners prepare for Wednesday home matchup against Louisiana Tech

January 26, 2026 10:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding spoke with ABC-7 prior to the team’s upcoming game against Louisiana Tech. The Miners overall record this season is 7-13, while their Conference USA record is 3-6. UTEP will host Louisiana Tech Wednesday at 7 p.m.

El Paso County Commissioners discuss potential new detention facility

January 26, 2026 10:34 PM Rishi Oza

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the County Commissioners spoke about a potential new DHS facility in Clint today. They discussed their responsibilities and legal rights to detention facilities in the county. Samaniego said he doesn’t think a new detention facility makes sense. He wants to discuss this further

ABC-7 First Alert – Another cold start to the morning; some patchy freezing fog, frost.

January 26, 2026 3:26 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

It will be another cold start to your Tuesday. Overnight lows will dip to the low and mid-20s. There could be some patchy freezing fog. In fact, if you leave your car outside a carport or garage, you may need to scrape some frost off the windshield. Afternoon temperatures will warm to the low and

Attorney for family of third migrant who died at Camp East Montana investigating death

January 26, 2026 5:46 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported less than two weeks ago about the third reported migrant death at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss, where 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz died by presumed suicide, according to ICE. The attorney representing Diaz’s family from Nicaragua, Randall Kallinen, says they want to start an investigation into what

Las Cruces Public School to operate on 2-hour delay Tuesday

January 25, 2026 1:16 PM Yvonne Suarez, Nicole Ardila

Update (5:50 PM): Canutillo ISD will operate on normal schedule Tuesday. Update (5:40 PM): Las Cruces Public Schools will have a two-hour delay Tuesday. The district sent out the following details: “Due to freezing temperatures and the potential for foggy driving conditions, Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, in an effort

Las Cruces firefighters put out fire in second-floor bedroom

January 26, 2026 11:31 AM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a small fire in the second-floor bedroom of a house on Ascencion Circle on Friday. Just fore 4 p.m. Friday, crews were sent out to the house on reports that smoke was coming from inside. Courtesy: LCFD The firefighters were able to quickly get the

New Details: Man captured, charged with murder in Socorro

January 26, 2026 4:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Gabriel Ontiveros, 30, and charged him with the murder of Eduardo Contreras, 35. The afternoon of January 25, 2026, Socorro Police officers found Contreras dead inside a home on the 10500 block of Monte Alto. The Major Crimes Unit, along with Texas Rangers and the El Paso Police

Two 17-year-olds arrested for November murder in Far East El Paso

January 26, 2026 3:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two 17-year-olds are charged with the November 2025 murder of Jose Sanchez Garcia, 39. Deputies found Sanchez suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso in the early morning hours of November 14. Sanchez died at an area hospital two days later. The shooting happened at a hour in Far

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