UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The City of Las Cruces expanded cooling station availability ahead of Saturday’s high heat, it said Friday. Here are the cooling stations open this weekend, according to the city: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mesilla Valley Intermodal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police and U.S. Border Patrol agents are rescuing a person from the Rio Grande Friday. El Paso police said it happened at the 20 Rio Grande Levee, which is next to the Border Highway in Segundo Barrio. The call came in just after 1 p.m., according to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Justice Department said two Mexico residents appeared in federal court this week in El Paso to face charges for allegedly smuggling migrants, including a child, in the U.S. The DOJ said on Sunday, 39-year-old Abraham Romo-Rivera and 29-year-old Amairani Munoz-Molinar tried to cross the Paso Del Norte Port
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Researchers at UTEP have found that the use of GLP-1s like Ozempic lower the risk of people developing alcohol, opioid, nicotine and cocaine use disorders. The study was led by UTEP School of Pharmacy researchers Tadesse Abegaz, Ph.D., and Gabriel Frietze, Ph.D. The study took 142,000 cases of patients with type
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By Emily Shapiro One victim was killed and 10 others were injured in a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, and the suspected gunman is dead following a standoff with police, authorities said. When police responded to an active shooter report around 8 a.m. local time Friday, the suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, allegedly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of a hit-and-run. At 6:17 p.m. that day, deputies went to the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue because the crash injured people. Investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Ram truck hit another vehicle and drove
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By Max Zahn Elon Musk, the wealthiest person alive, became the first-ever trillionaire when SpaceX stock began trading on Friday. The company’s founder and CEO owns roughly four out of every 10 SpaceX shares after the initial public offering (IPO). SpaceX hit markets at a valuation of nearly $2 trillion, allowing Musk to accrue hundreds of millions
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As we continue under triple-digit temperatures, experts say you should never leave anyone in a car, even for just minutes. “Look before you lock” means always check your backseat before leave your car, or else severe problems or death can begin in just minutes. Children and elderly are the most vulnerable if left behind in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition. It’s a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for the National Wildlife Federation. The 8-year-old campaigned around her neighborhood and raised funds to advance in the donation-based competition. The winner earns $20,000 and enjoys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as temperatures remain hot and rain chances enter our forecast. This morning started off with temps in the 70s and 80s. Today El Paso is expected to reach a high of 100, Las Cruces is expected to stay shy of that triple at
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed our daily lives and socialization patterns, but this is a new perspective. A global birthrate decline began in 2007 – the same year Apple introduced the iPhone. One study
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park said there’s no more wastewater spillage in the Anapra area after today’s community meeting. City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante said that the city is constructing a new stormwater drainage system in the area to help with flooding and it should be done by late August.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a copy of a letter an El Paso Independent School District teacher received Tuesday. The letter mentions EPISD school board’s plan to cut 54 teacher positions following financial struggles. The letter said, “After careful consideration and extensive review of the District’s financial needs, the District has made the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County partnered with the city’s zoo to show off a new A.I.-powered tour kiosk Thursday. The kiosk is part of the county’s Tourist Kiosk Program, which aims to connect residents and visitors with local attractions, activities and historical sites, the county said. Right now, the county said
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for another triple digit day in the Borderland today. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 PM this evening. Today’s high is expected to be up to 104. Here comes the relief from the heat… We are tracking a potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms tomorrow through this
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds went to more than 65,000 Texas teachers — including some in El Paso County. TIA aims to keep the state’s most effective educators in the classroom while helping them get more pay, Gov. Abbott said. He said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the U.S. Men’s National Team playing its first World Cup game Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent remarks honoring Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro Zendejas for their selection. The players will represent El Paso on soccer’s biggest stage. Rep. Escobar made the remarks to the Congressional Record Thursday. “I rise today
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to direct the city manager and city attorney to develop a policy to safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates visit the city on the campaign trail. The policy would include an upfront deposit to cover projected event
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PURPLE HEART ELEMENTARY 4TH GRADE PLEDGE 6/11/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism investments. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually, according to the city. A short-term rental is usually a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condo rented to overnight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge recommended Public Utility Commission approval for El Paso Electric’s resiliency plan Wednesday with some changes. EPE filed the application in December 2025. It’s system resiliency plan initially requested $328 million from Texas regulators over the next three years to make the power grid stronger and more reliable. The
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County woman died from plague, the New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday. It was the first human case reported in the state in 2026. Plague is a bacterial disease rodents carry. NMDOH said it’s found in the western United States and is generally transmitted to humans
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds, if not thousands, of soccer fans in the border region will gather in homes, businesses, and restaurants in Juárez for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday. Ciudad Juárez sports bars and restaurants are known for hosting themed events. Thursday, Mexico’s World Cup debut is the
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, Pamela Brown, Davis Winkie, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due to a false alarm by a hazardous materials sensor, two sources familiar told CNN. Multiple floors and corridors inside the building had been locked down and others were evacuated due to a
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The FIFA World Cup begins with Mexico vs. South Africa playing in Mexico City and El Pasoans are looking for watch parties to celebrate. The Shack is offering World Cup 2026 cups in Mexican and USA colors, giving jerseys away and offering happy hour when the game starts at 1 p.m. They’re expecting Thursday’s game
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for dangerous heat in the Borderland once again! The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for El Paso County: Heat Advisory in effect from June 10, 12:00 PM MDT until June 11, 09:00 PM MDT We started this morning off already
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sarah Zambrano is the epitome of strength and determination. She’s a crossfit competitor, a runner, and a mother of two. What you can’t see on the surface is how much she’s dealing with on the inside. She has been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and lives with chronic, debilitating pain.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas appeals court kept a lower court’s decision that the City of El Paso’s franchise fee on El Pasoans’ water bills is an illegal tax. The fee was implemented in 2015 and relocated to city departments, according to former state Representative Joe Pickett. The purpose of the fee was
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El Paso hit day three of triple digit heat. 104 was the high for Wednesday. Another hot day is expected again for Thursday. We should hit 103 with some added clouds. As we bring in a little bit of moisture Friday and the weekend, temps will cool a little as the rain and storm chances
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