El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation and the Zamora Family Foundation have announced that the 3rd Annual Latinés in Leadership Awards will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Rio Grande Winery. Nominations are now open for 12 categories, and the deadline to submit is September 11, 2026. You can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dangerous heat will continue Friday across the Borderland, with temperatures expected to reach around 105 degrees in El Paso and 101 degrees in Las Cruces. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Friday for El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding lowland communities. Forecasters say monsoon moisture continues to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Ysleta Independent School District unanimously approved a $32 million loan to help cover payroll and other expenses. District leaders said the money will be used while they wait for state or tax revenue to come in. The original loan for $63.2 million was approved in May from two
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By Amanda M. Morris and Jon Haworth A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has been detected northwest of Miami, Texas, according to the United States Geological Survey. There are no reports of damage at this time. The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 23 miles south-southeast of Spearman, Texas, at a depth of about 3.5 miles. No aftershocks were reported, though
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Pasoans noticed higher electricity bills, some saying it’s the highest charge they’ve seen. El Paso Electric said what residents are seeing are summer rates and newly-approved rates taking effect. With these changes, some EPE customers said their bill tripled. Katherine Laca said she already struggles to balance household
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The extreme heat will continue through this weekend and even hang out for next week. Isolated and limited storms will pop here and there, but most folks will stay dry and hot. Record heat will not be out of the question. Friday and next Monday will likely be the hottest days with highs around 106-109.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents whose children attend the El Paso Independent School District can track school buses in real time with a new app, the district announced Thursday. Tracking will be available for the 2026-27 school year. Stopfinder is a free, secure app that lets parents view their child’s bus stop information, get
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican Consulate General in El Paso will feature a selection of Mata Ortiz ceramic pottery. The Consulate invited visitors to explore the works of artists like Héctor Gallegos Martínez and Laura Bugarini Cota Thursday at 6 p.m. Visitors will be able to learn about the artistic technique of Mata
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso Children’s Hospital brought a little magic to children undergoing treatment. Various community members dressed up and brought goodies during a “Holidays in July” hallway parade. The hospital put its own twist on Christmas in July by dressing up for other holidays like St. Patrick’s Day and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water hosted a community meeting in the Lower Valley Thursday to provide residents and businesses with information on the Cedar Grove Waterline Replacement Project. A presentation by officials with EP Water was held in both English and Spanish at the Valle Bajo Community Center and Library on Alameda Avenue.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department announced it will host a town hall July 29 with interactive sessions with Mayor Eric Enriquez and all six city councilors. Residents can sit at the table of their council district to talk about public safety. LCPD Chief Jeremy Story, the department’s deputy chiefs
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police said last week it arrested a woman wanted for attempted first-degree murder warrant in Las Cruces, according to a news release sent Thursday. NMSP’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, with help from the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 35-year-old Aimee Bethany Martinez July 17 on an attempt to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso will offer free legal guidance and resources to the community during Legal Assistance Week 2026, from July 27–31, 2026. The initiative aims to help community members understand their rights and access available assistance. This year’s campaign focuses on providing accessible information to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the Hospitals of Providence announced a new weight loss center and medical office located in West El Paso. A ribbon cutting unveiled the Weight Loss Center West in conjunction with Providence Medical Partners General Surgery and Weight Management, according to THOP. It’ll help more patients access care for surgical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han’s rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and now, Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. Rodriguez has been one of the top amateur
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UPDATE (July 23, 2026): Doña Ana County leaders said their county manager wasn’t fired despite his contract terminating. County Commissioner Manuel Sanchez said Scott Andrews approached the board about leaving his position as county manager, but his contract didn’t include a provision for an early departure. Sanchez said terminating the contract without case was the
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposed data center in Texas withdrew its plans after failing to meet the governor’s directives or community expectations. Diode Ventures, the developer for a proposed data center originally planned for Henderson County, sent a notice to county officials saying it didn’t meet expectations. The county
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Cielo Vista Mall is teaming up with Townsquare Media to offer a full day of family fun, live entertainment, great deals, local vendors, and exhibitions. Shoppers can enjoy a fashion show by Laura’s Productions in the Dillard’s court, featuring this year’s must-have back-to-school styles from Cielo Vista Mall stores. Before summer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert because of our climbing temperatures. We are anticipating the return of dangerously hot triple digit temperatures into your weekend with drier conditions. We woke this morning to temps in the upper 70s. By lunch El Paso is expected to reach a high of
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EL PASO, Texas – Ten-year-old Tori De La Luz is passionate about pro wrestling, but there is one wrestler that is hands down her favorite. Penta wrestles for the WWE, and is known for his catchphrase, ‘Cero Miedo,’ which translates to Zero Fear. What captured Tori’s attention about Penta was the way he would strut to the ring. It’s known as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re more than halfway through the year. If you fell behind on your New Year’s goals, don’t worry. Gregg Vanorek, who is an author and life coach, says while a lot of us are exhausted, it’s a good time to take back our lives, rather than give in to the
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Temperatures will be on the big rise through next week. Highs will climb to the triples once again. We should see temps between 100 – 105 over the next week. Rain and storm chances will be very slim but not non-existent. I would expect our daily chances to be around 10% in spots.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ethics and campaign finance law questions were raised following recent reports that El Paso City Council District 8 candidate Arturo Alluin had spend thousands of campaign dollars on clothing and businesses he owned, as shown in his initial campaign finance filing. With the election months away, he sat down with
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(KVIA) — The New Mexico Gaming Control Board unanimously voted to approve the temporarily close the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino Wednesday. The emergency meeting came after Ruidoso Downs announced the temporary closure July 16. Ruidoso Downs said a flood-damaged culvert brought the issue. The New Mexico Department of Transportation recommended the temporary closure. Meanwhile,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new mural now decorates the side of the Marty Robbins Recreation Center in East El Paso. Wednesday, the city’s Public Art Program revealed the “Guardians of the Southwest” mural. Lagartos Doodle Works, LLC, created the mural to celebrate the Paso del Norte region’s unique landscapes, wildlife and culture, according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A motorcycle and truck crashed at 1800 Zaragoza Road in East El Paso Wednesday, according to El Paso police. The police department said it happened around 4:01 p.m. and its Special Traffic Investigators unit is at the scene. It happened near a four-way stop in front of the Walmart Supercenter.
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UPDATE (4:05 p.m.) — El Paso Fire said the hiker, a man, fell 20-30 feet while repelling Tuesday, which contributed to his injuries from Tuesday. The hiker was rock climbing by himself near the Thunderbird Trailhead, according to EPFD. He stayed where he was until he contacted 911. El Paso fire said his call for
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A local person with knowledge of the operations at La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, who asked to remain anonymous, is speaking out about the recent announcement that six Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities will close across the country, including the one in Anthony, Texas. The former employee told ABC-7 that La
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — About a month later, ABC-7’s Olivia Vara returned to ‘I Am Almost Home Animal Rescue’, where dogs still need to find a home. Emma White knew she needed to do something to try and find homes for the dogs at her grandmother’s animal rescue, so she took to social media.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a Northeast El Paso fire station revealed its renovations. It’s one of several local fire stations that got improvements thanks to a $1 million project from the 2019 Public Safety Bond Program. Fire Station No. 23 on Threadgill Avenue showed off upgrades including improvements to its roof, locker room
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