UPDATE (Oct. 15, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 20-year-old motorcyclist died after the crash on Wednesday night. EPPD said Brandon Olivas drove his motorcycle eastbound at a “high rate of speed.” At the same time, the driver of a Chevy Malibu car drove westbound. The driver of the Malibu turned left, and
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The Socorro Independent School District (SISD) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved putting a Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. According to the Super Intendent of Socorro ISD James Vasquez, the proposed tax increase aims to generate about $49 million annually to address rising costs and state funding gaps, supporting
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Voters will decide whether to allow the Ysleta Independent School District to raise its tax rate beyond what the state allows to save its financial status. The YISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE) in August. It would generate up to $5.5 million a year by moving some property tax
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Local non-profits ask for donations on El Paso Giving Day to achieve their goals, and the Humane Society of El Paso is showing off to what extent they’ll go to get the community’s support. Anton Conlon, board member and former board president of HSEP returns this year to do their 24-hour kennel challenge — where
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Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. By Isabella Murray, Michelle Stoddart, and Steven Beynon President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad “will not be streamed” — reversing the controversial announcement by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the killing would be
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Voters will see a bond regarding renovations to the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. In July 2026, the Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution for the public to vote on the General Obligation (GO) bond to support the project. The bond is secured by property tax capacity already in place.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) — A new leadership cohort is set to launch in El Paso, offering high school-aged girls the chance to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and make a tangible impact in their community. Strive Now, in partnership with La Nube and Mija, Yes You Can®, has announced “The Collab: La Nube x
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Las Cruces, NM(KVIA-TV) — The much-anticipated Coats for Kids campaign kicked off its 32nd annual drive this week, aiming to ensure that every child in Las Cruces stays warm this winter. Organized by Las Cruces Coats in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools, the initiative plans to distribute over 1,250 brand-new winter coats to students
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as a backdoor cod front is expected to arrive tonight. Temps will drop winds will pick up. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert ahead of this evenings wind event for El Paso County: High Wind Warning in effect from October
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners are still in search of their first Mountain West Conference victory. They’ll get another chance to get that win Saturday when they host the San Jose State Spartans. This will be the first meeting between the two programs since 2004. The Miners enter the game on a four-game
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EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 7 of the high school football season went to the Bel Air Highlanders. As winners of the Sweet Play of the Week the entire team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons. The Highlanders are also this week’s Community
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Economy Wholesale Grocers President Paul Dipp said the bridge should be named after President Donald Trump. “I also propose, along with many others, that the bridge be renamed the Donald J.
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EL PASO, Texas — Enjoy the mild weather across the Borderland tonight and tomorrow because a dramatic change is on the way. An upper-level storm moving across the Four Corners will keep conditions dry and breezy through Thursday afternoon, with temperatures staying near seasonal averages. However, a powerful cold front is expected to move into
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the El Paso County Elections Department did a log and accuracy test on electronic pollbook equipment that will be used for the November elections. The county said officials use this test to verify whether voter information has been correctly loaded into the system, whether key devices are working
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa will stop in El Paso during a campaign tour, her press team announced Wednesday. Hinojosa’s campaign released dates for her “One Flight” GOTV tour. Her El Paso stop is scheduled for Oct. 28. El Paso is the second-to-last stop on the One Flight
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With early voting already underway in New Mexico, voters are making their voices heard ahead of the November election. As part of ABC-7’s Your Voice, Your Vote coverage, ABC-7 anchor Marcel Clarke sat down one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez, who is seeking re-election to represent New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. The conversation focused on
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners for Doña Ana County has announced the members appointed to serve on the Community Monitoring Committee related to Project Jupiter. The board established the committee to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the Project Jupiter data center being built
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters’ ballots, disqualifying ballots. “While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,” the county said in a
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KVIA) — A tornado touched down in Fort Stockton, Texas, on Wednesday. ABC-7 viewer Tracy Novak shared photos of the tornado. Novak saw the tornado around 2:30 p.m.
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Gerber Products Company and Nestlé USA for allegedly deceiving parents about toxic heavy metals in Gerber baby food. Paxton said after Gerber tested its food, results showed dangerous levels of arsenic and lead. “Gerber now posts test results behind a QR code on its labels. But
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University announced a new president on Wednesday. Jeremy Burciaga will step up from his role as vice president of academic affairs. Burciaga told ABC-7 he has been with SU for 18 years. He started his position as vice president in January 2021. “I was able to grow from a,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Justice4Xavier movement is heading to the Texas Capitol after meeting with the El Paso District Attorney. District Attorney James Montoya confirmed Xavier Hernandez’ case will go before a grand jury. Hernandez died on July 13, 2025, following an encounter with El Paso law enforcement. He was 30 years old.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos can add photos of their pets and family members to community ofrendas in El Paso. Ofrenda at El Paso City Hall The City of El Paso said it will set up a community altar at City Hall foyer (300 N. Campbell St.). The
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Coldwell Elementary 4th Grade Pledge 10/13/2026
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a one-time retention stipend for district staff. Full-time CISD teachers and staff will receive $750. Part-time staff serving in regularly scheduled and full-year positions will receive $300. Stipends are scheduled to go out Nov. 18. Staff must meet the following requirements to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for a significant temperature drop along with strong potentially damaging wind gusts expected this week. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert ahead of tomorrow evenings wind event for El Paso County: High Wind Watch in effect from October 15, 06:00
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UPDATE (Oct. 13, 2026): El Paso City Council unanimously voted in favor of blocking business with Flock Safety or similar companies. The resolution directs El Paso City Manager Dionne Mack not to conduct agreements or arrangements with Flock or other providers for networked automated license plate reader cameras or similar technology. The resolution is for
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Inflation stands well above the rate recorded prior to the Iran war. By Max Zahn Inflation climbed to a 4-month high in September as the Iran war continued to drive up gasoline prices, according to federal government data released on Wednesday. The reading came in slightly above economists’ expectations. Prices rose 3.7% in September compared
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By Phoebe Natanson, Kevin Shalvey, and Mary Kekatos Pope Leo XIV’s recovery is “proceeding as expected” following his surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican said. The pope underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray following surgery and “the results confirm a normal postoperative course: the values are within the normal range for the type of surgery
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The school year is well underway, you may have noticed some things may not be working for your child’s school lunch. What children eat at school is big part of their health growing up, but meal prepping for them can be stressful if they’re not eating healthy enough or not eating what you’re packing them.
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