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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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UTEP cites Karol G shows, construction for tight parking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso said this weekend’s Karol G concerts and construction has limited parking on campus. An ABC-7 viewer said some students pay more than $400 for parking. According to UTEP’s website, student parking permits range from $225-400, not including taxes and fees. A motorcycle parking
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Deputy constables arrest Chuco Tango gang member wanted for parole violation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputy constables arrested a confirmed Chuco Tango gang member Thursday, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Six. Deputy constables learned about the possible location of a wanted gang member, 37-year-old Pedro Valdivia, the constable’s office said. They went to the 7600 block of Garden Place in Lower
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm temps, storm chances continue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will continue to trend warmer than normal. Along with that, rain chances will increase into your Friday evening. This morning we woke to temps in the 70s as well as active rainfall. The rain is expected to settle into your midmorning hours before returning Friday evening at a 30%
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Good Vibes Only: Mean Girls musical returns to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The Plastics are returning to El Paso for two unforgettable performances this September. Young Borderland performers with Kids-N-Co. Performing Arts and Education Center are taking the stage to present Mean Girls: High School Version. Auditions for the popular musical took place in July, and the cast and crew have been preparing for
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Pellicano Drive construction phase 1 set for completion by December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For six years, lane closures and orange signs have been a common sight with construction along Pellicano Drive in El Paso. The project may be reaching a new milestone after changing contractors in 2023. In 2017, El Paso County entered into an agreement with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Storm Chances Increase as Moisture Returns to the Borderland
Another surge of monsoonal moisture will move into the Borderland, bringing an increase in shower and thunderstorm chances through the weekend. While temperatures will remain above average, storms could bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized flooding to parts of the region. Gusty winds and blowing dust possible Tonight One of the bigger concerns this
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino agrees to move major races, events to Texas by 2027
RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KVIA) — Some of Ruidoso Downs Race Track’s events will move to a track near Dallas, according to a news release. Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino said the following events will move to Grand Prairie, Texas: Quarter Horse Racing Triple Crown Series, the All-American Super Select Sale and the Ruidoso Downs
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El Paso libraries unveil limited-edition library card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Public Libraries are celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with a new limited-edition library card featuring original artwork by local artist and illustrator Zeke Peña. Library Card Sign-Up Month is celebrated nationwide through September. It highlights the value of libraries and encourages people of all ages to discover all
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Authorities warn of legal risks as ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend spreads
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso County institutions said they’re aware of a social media trend that could be depicted as a threat. The “Cat in the Hat” trend involves artificial intelligence (AI) pictures and videos of the Dr. Seuss character. Some videos appear to show people wearing a costume of the character. Some
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Great horned owl soars to freedom after months of rehabilitation
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — For the first time in her life, Hootie the owl is flying free. She was recently released to the wild at Floren Family Farms in Tularosa, New Mexico — not far from where she was found as a helpless little owlette under a pine tree. Hootie and her sibling fell from
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Police identify man killed by heavy machinery in Northwest El Paso
UPDATE (Sept. 3, 2026): El Paso Police said 36-year-old Ramiro Aaron Sanchez died while performing maintenance on heavy machinery. Police said the equipment fell on him. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also responded to the incident. Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. EPPD is continuing the investigation. UPDATE (11:57
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FAA awards El Paso airport $8.7 million for safety enhancement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport will receive $8.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA invested $481 to improve infrastructure and safety at airports ahead of the Labor Day travel weekend. Airports across 36 states will receive funding through the Airport
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge tells jurors to keep deliberating after tense sidebar
By Peter Charalambous, Mason Leib, Katie Kindelan, and Melanie Schmitz Jury deliberations are underway in 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. Clancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take
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$5.2 million Sunland Park paving project set for Sept. 10
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A roadway project will start on NM 273 in Sunland Park on Sept. 10, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. The $5.2 million investment will span five miles of NM 273. NMDOT said it will include milling and repaving of the existing road. Crews will remove the existing asphalt
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Texas Veterans Commission awards more than $1.2M to El Paso organizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Veterans Commission will present more than $1.2 million in grants to four El Paso organizations for their veteran services. In May, TVC approved the grants, which go to services that serve veterans, their dependents and spouses, according to a news release. The grants totaled $40.8 million and will
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Rick Springfield, singer behind ‘Jessie’s Girl,’ to perform at Sunland Park Casino
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Rock musician Rick Springfield will perform at Sunland Park Casino Sept. 18, the casino announced Wednesday. Fans of Springfield can see him play live starting at 8 p.m. He will headline a one-night-only outdoor show. The casino said the concert will take place outside the property’s Turf Club. Concertgoers have
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City Rep. Canales says El Paso Police Department will halt use of Flock cameras
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Representative for District 8 Chris Canales released a statement in which he says the El Paso Police Department will halt the use of Flock’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera devices. Canales said he was notified by Police Chief Peter Pacillas. The City Representative went on to
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New Mexico DOJ files support for Project Jupiter permit petitions
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Thursday that the state Department of Justice filed responses supporting two emergency petitions before the state Supreme Court. NMDOJ argued that state agencies cut corners on legally required processes to accommodate the Project Jupiter data center. Project Jupiter is a large-scale artificial intelligence
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Overnight Adventure at Ascarate Park: Camp Under the Stars Sept. 26-27
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso County Parks & Recreation is hosting an overnight adventure at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive. Come spend a night under the stars. The event starts on Saturday, Sept. 26, and ends the morning of Sunday, Sept. 27. Guests can try nighttime fishing, join a community campfire, and are welcome
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm temps, rain chances increase tonight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures will once again lean above average as rain chances increase for your evening. This morning we woke to temps in the upper 70s. Through your afternoon temperatures are expected to trend within the 90s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 98, Las Cruces 96. Today
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One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners prepare for season opener at #10 Oklahoma
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head football coach Scotty Walden spoke with ABC-7 about the team’s upcoming season opener at #10 Oklahoma. Friday’s game kicks off at 5 p.m.
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Week 1 Sweet Play of the Week: Austin Panthers
EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week one of the high school football season went to the Austin Panthers. Austin running back Joel Castaneda had a stellar run for a touchdown in Austin’s win over rival El Paso. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of
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New name approved for Lincoln Park in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously voted to change a Central El Paso park’s name to “Lincoln Park-El Paso’s Chicano Park.” The park is located at 4001 Duranzo Avenue in South-Central El Paso. It passes under the Spaghetti Bowl and has notable murals painted onto the overpass beams. District
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces over $4 million deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces a more than $4 million deficit — up more than $550,000 from last week. During Monday’s El Paso County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Budget and Finance Director Carmen Candelaria said projected deficit is because of salaries, overtime and meals at the jails. She also
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Storm Chances Increase Into Friday
High pressure and drier air will limit storm development tonight. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible mainly across the New Mexico Bootheel, Hudspeth County and the Sacramento Mountains. For El Paso and the surrounding lowlands, clouds will build at times, but most will remain dry. Thursday Moisture will begin increasing from the southwest, bringing
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Sunday Funday: Heavenly Popsicle lets faith guide the way
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On a hot afternoon, nothing hits quite like a cold popsicle. One El Paso couple makes popsicles as sweet as the story of how they got started. “I believe that is, like, in my blood, in my veins. Like anything with a kitchen related. I have to be there,” Betiska Campos, co-owner
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El Paso Fire employee arrested for alleged fuel theft, abuse of work services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department employee allegedly took fuel from an EPFD vehicle to put into his personal vehicles, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4. In a news release sent Wednesday, the constable’s office said 51-year-old Oscar Maldonado took the fuel from different City of El Paso
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