El Paso fifth grader wishes for a new kidney this Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most children ask for presents under the tree and over-stuffed stockings with holiday goodies. And while some…
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Major donor calls on UPenn president to resign for disastrous testimony on antisemitism, threatening $100 million gift
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The walls appear to be caving in on the University of Pennsylvania’s president, Liz Magill, who faces…
Continue ReadingChristmas tree farms say drought is causing tree shortage
WFTS, RICHARD SALZMAN, CNN By Casey Albritton Click here for updates on this story PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) —…
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Watch: Rare Model-T fire engine gifted back to the City of Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A rare fire engine is returning to Las Cruces after decades away from home. Fire Engine’s History The 1915 Ford…
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ABC-7 at 4: Bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — In a recent study, El Paso ranked 10th in the country for those 65+ living with Alzheimer’s disease. Bringing awareness to…
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ABC-7’s Be Mindful Correspondent selected as International Health Study Fellowship, will report in Spain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s mental health reporter, Avery Martinez, has been selected as one of four journalists to receive a 2024…
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El Paso car dealership expands to Las Cruces, opens Casa Autoplex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Casa Auto Group is welcoming a brand new location to its family of dealers today. The family-owned dealership is…
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Governor reports economic growth in Texas outpacing the rest of the county
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’ economy has expanded faster than the rest of the United States for the fourth quarter in a row, according to a…
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City of Juárez seeing an increase in migrants this week; more arriving on trains
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — This week, big groups of migrants were seen arriving into Juárez on trains. Some of them are staying at local city…
Continue Reading‘Waitress: The Musical’ serves up a zoomed in view of Sara Bareilles’ Broadway hit
CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Nothing produces a tingle up the spine quite like live theater, and “Waitress: The Musical” joins…
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Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to have an abortion in rare challenge to ban; state likely to appeal
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to have an abortion in rare challenge to ban; state likely to…
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Texas claims in filings that challenges to 2023 election are invalid, results are final
State officials have apparently found a legal tactic to prevent a slew of election contest lawsuits from derailing the constitutional amendments that…
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ABC 7 First Alert: Quiet today, windy tomorrow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The ABC 7 First Alert continues for the Borderland ahead of a major change that we will see starting tomorrow. For today,…
Continue ReadingAs Western unity on Ukraine falters, Putin eyes a slow-burn win
CNN Analysis by Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — This is the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin has been waiting for: when he…
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Starbucks drinks are half off every Thursday in December
With the holidays coming in hot, Starbucks is offering half-off drinks every Thursday in December, starting today, Dec. 7. A coupon for a 50% off…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the fourth Republican presidential debate
CNN By Eric Bradner, Steve Contorno, Arit John and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — The explosive fourth Republican presidential debate Wednesday…
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Keep your packages safe from porch pirates
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Porch pirate activity has online shoppers on high alert. 17% of Americans falling victim to package theft in the last three…
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British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urges US Congress to pass Ukraine aid package
CNN By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron has urged US lawmakers to “lift the morale” of Ukraine by…
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Senate impasse over border policy continues to threaten aid to Ukraine and Israel
(CNN) — A partisan clash between Senate Republicans and Democrats over border policy continues to threaten the effort to send badly needed foreign…
Continue Reading How a war thousands of miles away is changing the way some Americans celebrate Hanukkah
CNN By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Jean Joachim’s menorah has been sitting in the window of her first-floor New York City apartment…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Dec. 7: Presidential debate, Las Vegas shooting, Israel, Foreign aid, Cigarettes
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — One of the key sticking points at the global climate summit underway in Dubai is fossil fuels, the main…
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ABC-7 First Alert continues for Friday and the weekend
Big changes in our weather pattern by Friday and the weekend. A cold front will arrive late Friday into Saturday AM. Strong winds out ahead of the…
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El Paso elementary school celebrates holiday wellness and gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cactus Trails Elementary School community celebrated holiday wellness while giving back to those in need today at The…
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Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to honor those who perished 82 years ago
By AUDREY McAVOY and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor’s…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Blinken says Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians in southern Gaza
CNN By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Israel is taking some “important steps” to better protect civilians during its offensive in southern…
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Decapitated Oryx found on the side of the road in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Ray Spears, Captain Game Warden with Texas Parks & Wildlife, the department has seen an increase in calls…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Murder at El Paso Jail was first in county system since 1996, Sheriff says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the wake of a murder at the El Paso Jail Annex late last month, ABC-7 is speaking with the Texas Commission on Jail…
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Bridge of the Americas reopen after Ferromex worker gathering blocked passage for several hours
Update: ABC-7 crews watched Wednesday afternoon as the bridge reopened. El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ferromex workers blocking northbound lanes on the…
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New Mexico AG suing Meta over alleged lack of child protections online
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An In-Depth look at the dangers lurking at Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Red Sands in El Paso County’s far eastside has gone from a place of pleasure for families looking to go off-road riding, to…
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