El Paso Sheriff’s deputies stop driver for alleged human smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early Tuesday morning, El Paso Sheriff’s deputies stopped a man who officials say was driving to pick up and smuggle…
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A Lower Valley house caught fire twice in 24 hours. Now El Paso investigators say the second fire was intentional.
Update: After the initial fire Sunday evening, the house caught fire again Monday morning. According to a spokesperson with the El Paso Fire…
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El Paso mayor establishes citywide Chico’s Tacos Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser proclaimed today Chico’s Tacos Day. Leeser made the proclamation at the start of Tuesday…
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Fire burns Las Cruces house, displaces two people
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire officials tell ABC-7 that a home on Maple Street caught fire Monday night. The fire likely started…
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Train derails in Central El Paso
UPDATE: The Cotton Street Exit of I-10 is back open. The derailed train as well as the grain product are still on the tracks. UPDATE: I-10 East at…
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El Paso Airport Killing: Suspect’s wife testifies in love triangle murder trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On day two of the trial against Bernard Christmann, the man accused of the murder of Juan Ramon Anzaldo…
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Juarez students return to school amid textbook fight
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, over 290,000 students in Juarez returned to classes after their summer break. Students from kindergarten,…
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Mother seeks justice for toddler as Las Cruces man stands trial for her death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The second day of the highly-anticipated trial in the case of Lalo Castrillo kicked off Tuesday at Doña Ana County…
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Neighborhood crime watch programs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Neighborhood Watch was created in the 1970’s. This partnership between residents and law enforcement agencies is aimed…
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Amazon raises free shipping minimum for some non-Prime members
Originally Published: 28 AUG 23 16:50 ET Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is raising its free shipping threshold for some customers. To…
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Hawaiian Electric says power lines started morning fire on August 8, but not afternoon Lahaina Fire
(CNN) — Hawaiian Electric Company said that power lines falling in high winds seem to have caused a fire during the early morning of August 8,…
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Idalia is now a hurricane moving toward Florida with powerful winds and life-threatening storm surge
(CNN) — Hurricane Idalia is expected to intensify considerably as it heads toward Florida, where officials already have told…
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StormTrack Weather: Cooler temperatures, rain chances
Good morning! Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday with the heaviest rain along the area mountains. Showers will be isolated…
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Covid-19 has changed and so has our immunity. Here’s how to think about risk from the virus now
Originally Published: 28 AUG 23 07:55 ET Updated: 28 AUG 23 07:58 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 was never just another cold. We…
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Dimel Doubles Down on Decision to go for it on Third and Fourth Down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In their season opener the UTEP Miners suffered a 17-14 loss to Jacksonville State. Dana Dimel said Monday they know they…
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Las Cruces Symphony to host “The Symphony at Sunset”
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Symphony has planned a unique evening for just 200 people. Fine Italian food and strolling musicians on a…
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Extreme weather causes electric outages across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric’s outage map is showing several outages. The outages span most of the city, but are concentrated in the…
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Drought conditions in Hudspeth County force ranchers to sell cattle
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — Ranchers in Hudspeth County say that while the Borderland has seen small relief from recent rains, this year’s lack…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorms threaten rain in El Paso and Las Cruces
Happy Monday to you all. The rain is starting to move into our area as thunderstorms form on top of our area’s mountains. Storms are moving from the…
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El Paso attorney Cesar Ornelas recognized for his community service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners recognized attorney Cesar Ornelas at a meeting Monday morning. The commissioners recognized…
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Voter files ethics complaint against former El Paso representative
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new ethics complaint has been filed against former El Paso District 6 City Representative Claudia Rodriguez. Former…
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El Paso band makes waves on social media
EL PASO, Texas — Have you ever dreamed about being in a band? These young El Pasoans not only dreamt it, they did it. Lead singer Anthony Brown,…
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A fire burned an iconic Downtown El Paso building. Now a suspect is facing federal arson charges.
Update: Ochoa has a detention hearing in federal court scheduled for Tuesday morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal agents have arrested a suspect…
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Texas National Guard shoots man found wounded on Juárez bank of Rio Grande
by Puente News Collaborative, El Paso MattersAugust 28, 2023 By Blanca Carmona and Veronica Martinez/La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – A Texas National…
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El Paso county commissioners approve tax rate hike
UPDATE: In a 4 to 1 vote, commissioners pass the proposed rate, which is the highest rate the court may adopt, without seeking voter approval. …
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Las Cruces man accused of 2018 killing of ‘Baby Favi’ stands trial again
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jury selection got underway Monday at the Doña Ana District Court, in the case of a Las Cruces man charged in the…
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El Paso could be getting a new Mental Health Specialty Court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners will consider another step in supporting mental health options in the community –…
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El Paso Airport Killing: Trial begins for man accused of murdering wife’s boyfriend
UPDATE: The trial has concluded for the day. It is expected to continue 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. The prosecution and defense presented their opening…
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StormTrack Weather: Wetter, cooler start to the week
Good Morning! Get ready for cooler and wetter weather to kick off the week. Moisture will move through the area today and will continue through…
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Drought reveals WWI shipwreck at the bottom of Texas river
(CNN) — A hidden shipwreck from world war one has been revealed at the bottom of a Texas river thanks to low rainfall and a summer heat wave. The…
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