El Paso Zoo Celebrates National Tarantula Appreciation Day
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Melissa Malecker from the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens came to speak to us on the subject of Tarantula Appreciation Day.…
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Study proves animals can help with healing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The impact an animal can have on a person’s life and metal wellbeing has long been documented. Researchers now say canine…
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Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribuneAugust 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after…
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Tiger, alligator seized during homicide investigation in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — State and federal authorities in Juárez seized a tiger and an alligator while investigating an alleged homicide…
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Environmental reports detail what gases caused strong odor from Marathon refinery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two environmental quality reports said the Marathon El Paso refinery released harmful gasses in South-Central on Tuesday and…
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IDEA Public Schools Horizon Vista welcomes first senior class
IDEA Public Schools kicked off the school year this week and Good Morning El Paso joins them Friday morning at their Horizon Vista College Prep…
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Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom
By Peter Charalambous and Steven Portnoy A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday blocking the construction of President Donald Trump’s $400…
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Estrella del Paso to receive about $765,000 from the Trump Administration
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2026): A California judge ordered the Trump Administration to release $65 million in funds it withheld in payments to organizations…
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El Paso ISD appoints temporary District 6, 7 board trustees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed temporary board trustees for both District 6 and 7, as they were sworn…
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Ready, Set, Give! United Way opens 2026 combined charities campaign for El Paso nonprofits
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-United Way of El Paso County is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for the 2026 City Employee…
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Good Vibes Only: Ysleta ISD students refine skills during summer break
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, a select group of Ysleta ISD students participated in a summer internship with Marathon Petroleum Corporation.…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Above average temps withe evening storm chance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday will continue to trend warm as storm chances remain. We woke this morning to temps in the upper 70s low 80s. Temps…
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ABC-7 Weather – Some storms pound El Paso this afternoon and evening; gusty winds and hail in spots.
Storms developed in east El Paso and tracked W/SW. Several areas had very heavy rain with flooding (numerous flood warnings issued) along with gusty…
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New Mexico AG claims ‘victory’ after judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into child mental health funds
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to fund a $567 million abatement program dedicated to addressing the youth mental…
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New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into a child mental health fund
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta must tighten controls on children’s accounts and pay $567 million into a fund to remedy its role…
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WATCH: Hail hits West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Storms developed over El Paso Thursday, bringing hail to some residents in West and Upper Valley El Paso. ABC-7 viewers…
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Trump signs executive orders that target birthright citizenship
By Nicholas Kerr, Emily Chang, and Michelle Stoddart President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a pair of executive orders targeting birthright…
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Thousands of customers without power in El Paso
UPDATE (6:28 p.m.): EPE’s outage map said 13 outages are still active and 5,002 customers are affected. EPE said there’s no estimated restoration…
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‘I killed my mom:’ Man charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Lower Valley
UPDATE (Aug. 3, 2026): A 30-year-old man allegedly told called 911 and said, “I killed my mom,” according to arrest documents ABC-7 obtained. Juan…
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City of El Paso launches program for homeowners to explore solar energy costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a free program to help homeowners look into solar energy and possibly save on installation…
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Deshawndre Washington misses court for 2nd time in a week
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court again Wednesday. He’s…
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Loretto Academy 1st Grade Pledge 8/6/26
Loretto Academy 1st Grade Pledge…
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El Paso County to hold special meeting about proposed Ascarate Park improvements, duck pond’s future
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, El Paso County asked residents to attend a special Commissioners Court meeting at Ascarate Park to share their…
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Local nonprofit organization in Juárez expands funds to assist migrants on the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A non-profit organization in Ciudad Juárez, working alongside the Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the Hope…
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Texas’ tax-free holiday is this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state’s sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law…
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Canutillo ISD compensation program expands for teachers in fine arts, language, career education
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District on Thursday announced its teachers have the opportunity to earn thousands of…
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Storm Legacy: How Storm 2006 transformed the Borderland forever
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twenty years ago this summer, the Borderland experienced one of the worst natural disasters in its history. Storm 2006 was…
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Fabens ISD returns to school, joins ABC-7 bursting with school spirit
The Fabens Independent School District also returned to school this week and joins Good Morning El Paso on Thursday from Fabens Middle School,…
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Deming man sentenced to 101 months for machine gun, drug crimes
DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — A Deming man admitted to illegal carrying of a machine gun during a drug sale and leading U.S. Border Patrol agents on a…
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Death by Denim hosts final fashion experience at historic De Soto Hotel in El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Death By Denim is inviting its audience to see reclaimed denim as a form of wearable art and is at the same time honoring…
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