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Affordable family tickets now available for UTEP football season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is introducing a new “Family Section” for the 2026 football season, providing fans with the chance to purchase one or more adult tickets for $20 each and receive two free youth tickets (age 12 and under) for every adult ticket purchased. According
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Free culture event announced at The Shoppes at Solana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Shoppes at Solana has announced “Fiesta De La Cultura”, a free event that organizers say highlights the Borderland culture, heritage, and community. The event is scheduled at the Shoppes at Solana on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, September 16, from 4 p.m. to
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Doña Ana County announces fall spay, neuter, and vaccine clinics
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Doña Ana County Animal Control has announced dates for vaccination and spay/neuter clinics in various communities throughout the County from September through November. Officials say the vaccination clinics are scheduled from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Spay and neuter services are available by appointment only, with appointment times scheduled
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Kitten rescued from 20-foot-deep pipe in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Officials with El Paso Animal Services say that one of their officers rescued a kitten that had fallen inside a utility pipe near some communication towers. According to El Paso Animal Services, the kitten was 20 feet down into the pipe, where it was surrounded by collected rainwater and trash. Officer
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Military Monday: Honoring Raul Nevarez
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 Military Monday: Raul Nevarez. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served and
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Highs temps and storm chances for Labor Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Overall, our Labor Day forecast is looking fairly dry until we reach our afternoon hours. At that time, we can expect slight rain chances to increase. We also expect storm activity to persist throughout this week, primarily targeting mountain areas with occasional activity in desert lowlands. These storms are expected
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Visiting Karol G fans share their impression of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Karol G performs for the second time on Sunday to finish the El Paso leg of her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” before moving on to Boston for her September 12th performance at Gillette Stadium. Fans who spoke to ABC-7 mentioned several aspects of El Paso which left them with
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital; eastbound lanes on Transmountain remain closed after crash
UPDATE (6:09 PM) — The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that a motocyclist was airlifted to a local hospital by the department’s FireStar helicopter. As of this update, eastbound lanes remain closed as the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office conducts an investigation as to what led up to the crash. Once more
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President Trump posts picture renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– On Sunday, President Trump posted an image on his Truth Social account of the state of New Mexico. Although, Mexico in New Mexico was crossed out and America was put below it. The post is already generating buzz. Democratic congressman Gabe Vasquez sent out a statement that said quote: “You
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot and mostly dry Sunday for El Paso and Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Another hot and mostly dry day is ahead for the immediate Borderland Sunday, with El Paso and Las Cruces seeing temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. While storm chances remain in the forecast, most of the lowlands should stay dry, with the better chances focused over the mountains and
Continue Reading5 dead, 5 injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway in Miami, striking multiple vehicles
By Amanda Musa, Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — At least five people are dead after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway during a landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles and sending a thick black plume of smoke into the air as it caught fire.Five others
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Rain chances with highs in the 90s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland can expect some isolated showers and thunderstorms to close out its weekend, particularly in western areas. Storms may bring gusty winds and localized flooding while temperatures remain slightly above normal in the lowlands. An upper high moves into position early next week. This as rain chances persist, with
Continue Reading Fans share their feelings ahead of Karol G’s Sun Bowl Performance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Karol G begins her weekend of performances at the Sun Bowl Saturday as part of her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour and fans told ABC-7 why she is one of their favorite artists. The fans came from across the country beginning with Texas’s neighboring state New Mexico as fans from
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One person seriously injured after crash at Montoya and Redd
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Fire Department says that one person is seriously injured after a crash at Montoya and Redd in the Upper Valley. The person was taken to the hospital by a Firestar helicopter. ABC-7 has a crew headed to the scene. We will keep you updated on air and online
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Physical altercation between neighbors leads to shooting in Northeast El Paso; Court documents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained court documents of the shooting that occurred September 2, near Andress High School, which say a physical altercation between neighbors led up to the shooting. According to court documents, officers with the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) were sent out the 10300 block of Windsor Dr for
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot Saturday evening ahead and chances for isolated overnight storms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is staying hot this Saturday evening, with temperatures in the lower to mid 90s across El Paso and Las Cruces. While that is a little cooler than some of the triple-digit heat we’ve experienced this summer, it will still feel plenty warm for anyone spending the evening outdoors. In El Paso,
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Showers and thunderstorms expected through this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We can expect isolated showers and thunderstorms to favor western New Mexico through the upcoming weekend. Additionally, temps are expected to remain slightly above normal in the coming days, with highs in the lower to mid 90s. Today we could still see some rain in the afternoon, but the chances
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Borderland Blitz: Week 2 Schedule & Scores
Burges 10Ysleta 28FinalHanks 55Bowie 0FinalEastlake 48El Dorado 43FinalCanutillo 17Eastwood 49FinalFranklin 17Midland Lee 48FinalMontwood 14Del Valle 56FinalCoronado 11Odessa 19FinalHobbs 35Parkland 34FinalJefferson 8Austin 30FinalRiverside 67Irvin 28FinalEl Paso 29Clint 10FinalAlpine 19Fabens 16FinalMountain View 27Horizon 28FinalSan Elizario 28Cathedral 35FinalLas Cruces 42Mayfield 0FinalSilver 14Gadsden 51FinalSanta Teresa 26Chaparral 47FinalVan Horn Tornillo FinalBel Air 28Socorro 34Final (Thursday) Pebble Hills 35 Chapin 14Final
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Staying hot with a chance for isolated storms through the holiday weekend.
Even with limited storm coverage, there is plenty of moisture available for any storms that do develop. That means storms could produce very heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. Some locations could pick up more than an inch of rain, and isolated flash flooding will be possible, particularly where storms repeatedly move over
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Know before you go: Karol G’s ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ at the Sun Bowl
Travel the World at the El Paso Convention Center From Friday through Sunday, fans can attend a free pop-up event at the El Paso Convention Center. The pop-up, inspired by Karol G’s song, “Viajando Por El Mundo,” invites fans to explore interactive installations that reference the song’s lyrics. According to Visit El Paso, fans will
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Cancer patient gets surprise tickets for Karol G concert in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For four long years, 20-year-old Ezra faced a fight against two aggressive forms of cancer that spread from his brain to his bones. He undergoes exhausting chemotherapy almost every day. Through the darkest stretches of his treatment, one light has kept his spirits up: music. Whenever the pain grows heavy,
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Judge grants request for DNA testing in 1987 Northeast El Paso killings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge issued a decision in a hearing Friday where David Leonard Wood’s attorney requested testing on evidence from the 1987 serial killings. During the hearing, visiting Judge Dick Alcala stated that even though the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had ruled against the defense’s request for DNA testing back
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TxDOT El Paso Warns of Holiday Travel Delays
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-It’s the holiday weekend, and for many, that means taking one final summer trip. Lauren Macias-Cervantes with TxDOT El Paso says it is still important to get your vehicle in order if you choose to drive. More than 400,000 drivers requested roadside assistance on Labor Day week for typical problems such as
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‘Technology outage’ responsible for delayed school bus: EPISD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A delayed bus failed to return students at Charles Murphree School on time, according to the El Paso Independent School District. The district said it was because of a “technology outage” and a substitute driver. EPISD said the bus arrived more than two hours later than scheduled. One parent told
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Police make arrest after Northeast El Paso shooting injures 1
UPDATE (Sept. 4, 2026): El Paso police said they arrested 50-year-old Richard Montoya after Wednesday’s shooting. EPPD said they were dispatched to Windsor Drive for an assault in progress. They found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He went to a hospital. Police charged Montoya with aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial after emergency petition denied
By Peter Charalambous, Mason Leib, Melanie Schmitz, Tonya Simpson, Aaron Katersky, and Marwa Mouaki The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children while in the family’s home on Jan. 24, 2023, has ended in a mistrial after seven days of juror deadlock. Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, claims she was suffering from postpartum
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Gallop for Hope returns Saturday
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Bridle Up Hope Las Cruces is inviting the community to run or walk for a cause during its Gallop for Hope 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, at 8 a.m. at the La Llorona Multi-Use Path Trailhead in Las Cruces. Participants of all
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Talking to your children about AI safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the school year continues, some Borderland students will be using artificial intelligence. In this age of AI, children must be safe and understand the risks involved. According to a new report by Common Sense Media, children aren’t just using AI for their homework. For many, it has become their
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