EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For air travelers without a Real ID, you will have to pay extra at the airport — including at El Paso International Airport. TSA is rolling out ConfirmID nationwide at airport security checkpoints beginning February 1, 2026. ConfirmID provides an optional identity verification process for travelers without a Real ID. TSA officials say the fee is $45. “We’re going
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a cold front headed toward Texas, the City of El Paso is keeping warming centers open and available for residents. “The City is keeping Library and Parks and Recreation locations available as warming centers options to help residents who may need a safe and warm place to stay, particularly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A rollover crash on I-10 East near Copia left one person seriously injured. The call reporting the crash came into 911 at 3:31 p.m. Courtesy: TXDOT TXDOT is reporting that exit 22B by the Spaghetti Bowl is closed due to the crash. Traffic is backed up in the area. Use
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Update (3:18 PM): El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson released a statement addressing the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, the Cuban migrant who died at Camp East Montana earlier this year. Johnson posted the statement to social media. Read it in full below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayor Renard Johnson (@mayorrenardjohnson)
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EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso basketball team is shining at the national level. The Lady Rumble are an all girls team comprised of middle school athletes from various communities in the Borderland. The team has won five national championships across the country and they’ve brought home a total of 15 tournament titles. For all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Krystall Poppin continues to build momentum in her hometown and beyond, celebrating a series of major milestones as her career reaches new heights. Krystall Poppin recently joined ABC-7’s noon newscast, where she reflected on a year filled with recognition, national exposure and community impact. The City of El Paso has
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is set to hold a press event along with the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), which will feature the agency’s director, Sara Carter, also known as the Drug Czar. ONDCP is the White House component that leads and coordinates the nation’s drug policy
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Update (January 22, 2026): Blue Origin successfully completed its NS-38 flight this morning. This was the first launch of 2026, according to the company. “As we enter 2026, we’re focused on continuing to deliver transformational experiences for our customers through the proven capability and reliability of New Shepard,” said Phil Joyce, SVP, New Shepard. “We
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. That is according to federal prosecutors. “The allegations involved the issuance of 255 controlled substance prescriptions to 15 individuals
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Many people trying to get in shape this new year have already quit, but if you’re still working out, here’s you why you probably won’t see progress anytime soon. When it comes to weight loss, people tend to focus on exercising more, but may not know that weight loss is mainly about your diet. Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s women are busy. They’re stressed, exhausted, overwhelmed and often lonely. That’s why Nicole Haymon decided to take action. She created a “purpose and paint party.” Dozens of women answered the call, gathering for a night of smiles, conversation, goal setting, and painting. Participant Tonique Hayward says, “It was needed,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winter storm on its way to the Borderland. Rain chances are expected between 50-70% starting Friday ahead of the major temp drop. Areas throughout the US are expected to be impacted by a winter storm. The National weather service has already
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Our biggest weather maker in more than a year is coming. I expect the rain to begin as early as Thursday night and continue Friday and Saturday, with the coldest air set to arrive late Saturday and early Sunday AM. Snowfall amounts are still very questionable, but early indications are that temperatures will drop to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Trump visited Michigan last week, where he said the USMCA trade agreement is irrelevant to the country’s economy. The president claimed the U.S. does not need either Mexico or Canada for trade and industry. Local economy experts and leaders say this is not true. “There’s no advantage to it,
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SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol has unveiled a first-of-its-kind advanced vehicle barrier system at the Sierra Blanca immigration checkpoint along Interstate 10, marking the first deployment of the technology at a permanent Border Patrol checkpoint nationwide. The checkpoint sits just outside Sierra Blanca, Texas, along one of the busiest highway corridors
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Update (5:36 PM): First responders say that five people suffered minor injuries in this crash. Update (5:14 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that several people were injured in the crash. Ambulances are now responding and are beginning to take people to the hospital. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash is blocking traffic
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Update (January 21, 2026): NMSU Police have found the four teenagers suspected of breaking into campus building during winter break. The department recovered some of the property taken from the university facilities. They are now working with the New Mexico Juvenile Probation Office to file criminal charges against the group. As they are minors, NMSU
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Endurance Technologies has chosen to expand into Las Cruces. The company’s first United States manufacturing facility will be located in Las Cruces. The City of Las Cruces says this expansion marks a significant milestone in Las Cruces’ economic development. City Council approved a $17.5 million Industrial Revenue Bond to support
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Desert View Elementary will host the Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism, a community 5K run and 3.3K fun walk. Event Details: • Event: Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism • Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 • Events: 5K Run | 3.3K Fun Walk • Location: Desert View Elementary, Sunland Park • Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/SunlandPark/DesertViewElementaryDashForAutism
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained the autopsy report for Francisco Gaspar-Andres, the first migrant reported to have died while detained at Camp East Montana. The autopsy report states that Gaspar-Andres died from complications of alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis. The report states he displayed signs of jaundice and icteric sclerae. He also had cardiac
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Update (January 21, 2026): Las Cruces Police are reiterating their warning about scam phone calls being made to residents. They say that the scammers are using sophisticated technology to get money. Police say that in the last week or so, several people have made police reports about these scam calls. “In one incident, someone called
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says that a woman was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a child from El Paso and attempting to move the child through New Mexico. The Sheriff’s Office says that the woman is the child’s mother, but that she only has limited visitation with the child. The
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The administrator previously offered $1,000 for those who self-deported. By Luke Barr January 21, 2026, 11:11 AM The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it is increasing its stipend for those who are in the United States illegally and self-deport by $1,600. Previously, DHS offered $1,000 to those who use the Customs and Border
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Update (1:14 PM): El Paso Police Department officials are responding to the findings in Paul Dominguez’s autopsy reports. Read the full message from the department below: “The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is aware of the autopsy findings released by the El Paso County Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the December 28, 2025, death of Paul
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As thousands of BTS fans travel to El Paso for the highly anticipated concert, hotel and short-term rental prices across the city are climbing sharply, leaving some locals and visitors questioning affordability and fairness during major events. With demand surging, several downtown and West Side hotels are showing rates two
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Schools all over El Paso County are getting a special visit from the “No Hate” Tour with BMX pro athletes to talk about mental health, with a side of flips of tricks. The tour is now in its 26th year, and provides an educational program with energy and excitement of action sports, delivering bullying prevention tools, techniques, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as a winter storm is expected to approach. This storm will bring the chance for a wintry mix through the Borderland. We are waking up to near freezing temps this morning, but temps will climb for afternoon once again returning to above average
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ELPASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Coronado Thunderbirds top the Franklin Cougars 52-29 to advance to second in District 1-6A standings on Tuesday. Both teams were standing at 3-1 in District play but the Thunderbirds win over Franklin now puts them in second with a 4-1 record, right below Eastlake who is 6-0 in 6A. Up
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After a brief cold front last night, the Borderland will see daily temps above normal for the next few days. Highs will be in the 60s until Thursday, with lows in the 30s. We are tracking a storm system that will arrive along with a powerful cold front Friday through Sunday that may bring a chance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During Sheriff Oscar Ugarte’s town hall meeting this past Saturday, the family of Tara Williams questioned Sheriff Ugarte as to why Williams was able to take her own life while in their custody. Rosalie Vicenti, Tara Williams’ mother, told ABC-7 during an interview that her daughter was supposed to be
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