EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed a new resident, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. Dan, a 19-month-old giraffe, moved to the Sun City from a Nebraska zoo in May. Dan stands at 12 feet. He’ll soon live with Gigi, the zoo’s female giraffe, and they will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its lieutenants graduated from the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Lieutenant Oscar Torres graduated shook hands with FBI Director Kash Patel as he walked the stage and took his diploma. “Lieutenant Torres’ graduation from the FBI National Academy is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested two people after helping El Paso County Animal Welfare with an animal cruelty investigation, the County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Myalena Morales, 25, and Carlos Jasso, 30, are accused of leaving a dog in a small space with poor conditions. Authorities found a severely malnourished dog at a
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(KVIA) — New Mexico lieutenant governor Democratic nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver has dropped out, she said on social media Thursday. Toulouse Oliver said her decision comes after changes to her health. In New Mexico’s primary election earlier in June, she defeated Harold Pope Jr. and secured the Democratic nomination for the November election. She was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a memorable run on American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is returning home to thank the community that supported him throughout his journey. Kalel will perform at Country & Color in Downtown El Paso on July 4th, just weeks after appearing in the American Idol finale and sharing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso showed off renovations at Fire Station No. 24 in East El Paso. The $2.45 million renovation project modernized the station with technology updates, the city said. The 2019 Public Safety Bond Program funded the renovation project, according to El Paso Fire Chief Johnathan Killings.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Morales, the cross country and track and field coach of San Elizario High School, is being inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame. Morales, who has won six state championships and has been on the state podium for a long time, says that his focus has always
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IDEA Mesa Hills Kinder Pledge 06/18/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures will once again trend within the tripe digits. Rain chances and winds are also expected to lean stronger into your evening. This morning temps were still warm in the 70s to 80s. Temp will climb by lunch. El Paso expect a high of 101, Las Cruces expect a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso will host a free watch party for Mexico’s second World Cup match against South Korea at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. Fans who attend can also take part in free snacks, prizes and soccer player card trading, while the game is played
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UPDATE- Retired Air Force pilot Eric Gonzalez, who also flies commercially, said GPS jamming events are not unusual for pilots. “It’s not uncommon to get a little blurb on your equipment that, hey, there’s GPS signals infected, and then we rely on our backup instrumentation in that case,” Gonzalez said. “Usually it’s something called an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 15-year-old El Paso teen is hoping to find a forever family through the Heart Gallery of El Paso’s “Many Hearts, One Mission” campaign. Janelle is one of many children featured by the Heart Gallery of El Paso, an initiative that helps connect children in foster care with prospective adoptive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 55-year-old man has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation involving a hidden camera in a home. On Jan. 20, 2026 deputies responded to a call on Talbot Avenue. The sheriff’s office says a resident at the home discovered a suspicious device inside a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District voted 5-1 to approve the budget for next school year. They also have a $12 million budget deficit for the year and hope to balance it by the end of the school year. Superintendent Xavier De la Torre said that the main goal for the
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Our high temp today hit 104 degrees. This was the 8th triple of the season so far. The added heat and humidity made it feel a bit more uncomfortable across the area. We did see a few showers and storms hit the Borderland – nothing strong or severe. Winds reached gusts around 40 mph. Temps
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 uncovered an internal YISD audit that found the district could become insolvent within two years. In an interview Wednesday, YISD Superintendent Xavier De La Torre answered questions about the audit. The audit was never shared with the public. In a May 20 board meeting, YISD Internal Auditor Amy Sanchez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– YISD and EPISD both have a list of vacant schools and/or properties up for bid. Some have been on the market for years, yet some haven’t sold. The El Paso Independent School District currently has three schools, a custodial equipment and repair shop, and vacant land available for bid. Meanwhile, the
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 36-year-old Galveston man was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle from El Paso and trying to drive it into Mexico with plans to sell it, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Law enforcement arrested him at a port of entry, documents said. Tuesday, police went to the Santa Teresa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella saying at least three people experienced suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana in El Paso. The letter cites 911 calls where emergency crews responded to two suspected overdoses, both
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By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Kevin ShalveyLast Updated: June 17, 2026, 4:38 PM MDT Trump signs MOU with Iran while dining at Versailles President Donald Trump on Wednesday physically signed the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran that ends the war, a White House official confirmed. “On Sunday, the MOU was signed digitally by
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Law enforcement in Doña Ana County are pushing a new safety initiative to reduce criminal trespassing and unlawful shootings on private property around the jetport in Santa Teresa, the county announced Wednesday. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico State Police and Sunland Park Police will work together to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, six high school seniors celebrated their selection into the fourth MedFuture cohort, a program that helps University of Texas at El Paso students get into Texas Tech Health El Paso’s medical school. According to UTEP President Heather Wilson, more than 30 UTEP graduates go to medical school every year.
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UPDATE (June 17, 2026) — At Tuesday’s meeting, board members mentioned the resignations of members Daniel Call and Valerie Beals, who resigned after the district voted to declare financial exigency earlier this month. Call voted against the declaration, and Beals was not at the vote. The district said it will accept applications and to appoint
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Not everyone can smell the rain. That smell comes from El Paso’s Creosote Bush because it releases a compound called petrichor when wet. One man bottles real-life scents, not brand-name perfumes, from the rain to just about anything. “I bottle objects, feelings, childhood. Favorite smell. God’s creation. Anything. Name it.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College culinary arts students are partnering with local breweries for a unique scholarship fundraiser that blends food, brewing and friendly competition. America 250: Red, White and Brew is scheduled for July 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the EPCC Administrative Services Center, Building B, located at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Heart Gallery of El Paso is highlighting a 15-year-old girl, Janelle, who is looking for a loving family. Those who know Janelle describe her as bright and ambitious with big dreams for the future. Janelle said, “I’m a strong person, like my personality. I’m sweet and kind. I’m loving.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KVIA) — Several border-area residents decided to travel across the United States to watch the best national teams play during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ABC-7’s Heriberto Perez traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, and spoke to fans who took the journey to see the reigning world champions, Argentina, as prices in other
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By Emily Shapiro and Aaron KaterskyJune 17, 2026, 10:16 AM Anguished relatives of the Gilgo Beach, New York, serial killing victims aimed decades of anger at their loved ones’ killer, Rex Heuermann, at his sentencing on Wednesday before the judge demanded officers remove the former architect from the courtroom. “I can’t even put into words the eviscerating hatred I have
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso is hosting a free watch party for Mexico’s match against South Korea in the World Cup. Beyond watching the game, there will be free snacks, prizes and soccer player card trading, the city said. Soccer fans can watch the match at Cleveland Square park
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