She appeared to still be breathing when witnesses were escorted out. By Meredith Deliso, Darren Reynolds, and Jack Moore TChrista Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is in critical condition at a hospital and receiving “life-saving care” after a botched execution attempt Wednesday night, her attorneys told reporters at an online press conference
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CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The rain may have moved out, but residents in Chamberino are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy storms and flooding across southern New Mexico today. Mud, standing water and damaged roads have created challenges for people trying to return to their normal routines. The National Weather Service issued flood
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Polo is expected to bring another round of widespread showers and thunderstorms to New Mexico and West Texas from this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Storms could produce heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding, especially in areas that have already received significant rainfall
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for another round of rain potential along with a flood watch through the region. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for El Paso and Las Cruces in Doña Ana County: Flood Watch in effect from September 23, 06:46 PM MDT
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UPDATE (5:26 p.m.): The El Paso Police Department said Scenic Drive in both directions is completely closed due to damage. It posted the picture below of an area caved in. ABC-7 went to Scenic Drive and saw EPPD blocking the road. UPDATE (2:19 p.m.): A Doña Ana County spokesperson said several roads in the county
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After heavy rain and flooding, the El Paso Fire Department received 57 storm-related incident calls, the city said. Storms caused leaks at the El Paso airport. Calls included stranded vehicles, home flooding, damaged roads, downed trees and utility lines, traffic light malfunctions and crashes. The City of El Paso said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and more than 100 members of Congress are demanding medical care and not deportation for a man allegedly shot by ICE in Austin. On Sept. 20, an ICE agent allegedly shot 28-year-old Garces Perez in the back. They sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso police said they arrested and charged 40-year-old Jose Luis Garcia for his brother’s murder. (Courtesy: EPPD) According to an arrest affidavit, officers found 32-year-old Lorenzo Alba dead inside a home on Charlie Smith Drive. Officers saw multiple guns in the home and spent casings around Alba’s body. EPPD’s Crimes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District cancelled all after-school activities amid heavy rain in the area. EPISD shared this statement: “Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled for today, Tuesday September 22, 2026. High School Volleyball and after-school day care at all El Paso ISD Extended Day
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every September, emergency first responders, families and members of the fire service from the U.S. and Canada gather to honor members who died in the line of duty. Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department paid tribute to two local firefighters in this year’s memorial. The International Association of Fire Fighters
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UPDATE (Sept. 21, 2026): An inmate in Hudspeth County helped police identify one of three suspects from a deadly shooting at Tom Lea Upper Park, according to police documents. The shooting happened around 3:39 a.m. on Sept. 12 at the park. Documents said police went to the park and found the two men dead on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Retired Vietnam Veteran Segregant First Class Harold Depuy. He served from 1970 to 1971. Depuy received a Bronze Star. We thank you for your service. Send in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss brought a taste of Germany to the Borderland over the weekend with its annual Oktoberfest celebration at Biggs Park. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, joined us on the Noon show ahead of the three-day celebration to discuss what visitors could expect. The event featured German
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The White Sands Balloon Invitational will return to southern New Mexico for its 34th year on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. The weekend will begin with a mass ascension at White Sands National Park at 7 a.m. Saturday. The park charges a $25 per vehicle entrance fee. A second ascension
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UPDATE (Sept. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 16-year-old girl died in Thursday’s crash. Police didn’t release her name. Investigators unit went to the crash site and learned the teen “lost control” and hit a tree, police said. EPPD said this is the 44th traffic death of the year, compared to 43
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UPDATE (Sept. 17, 2026): The Sun Bowl Association named Old El Paso as the new bowl game title sponsor. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The partnership agreement between the Sun Bowl Association and WK Kellogg Co. expired, the association announced Tuesday. Kellogg had been the title sponsor of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl since
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EL PASO, Texas — The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors is encouraging people to have difficult conversations as part of a suicide prevention campaign during September. The clinic is participating in the Cohen Veterans Network’s “Ask Anyway: Conversations to Save a Life” campaign, which aims to encourage people to check in with
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(KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Sid Miller asked Governor Greg Abbott to temporarily suspend the state’s 20¢ per gallon tax on gas and undyed diesel. Wednesday, Miller said he asked the governor to provide relief from soaring fuel costs. Miller urged Gov. Abbott to work with state lawmakers to take action to suspend the tax. According
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UPDATE (Sept. 15, 2026): A 24-year-old man was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of discharging a firearm after Sunday’s shooting, police said. Joseph Alexander Aguilar allegedly fired several rounds into the air outside a Central El Paso bar. Joseph Alexander Aguilar’s mugshot(Courtesy: EPPD) According to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, two people were killed here in a shooting at Tom Lee Upper Park. One neighbor said she just wants to help keep the neighborhood safe — and that’s why she’s pushing for a neighborhood watch. “We heard nothing in the front,” said Nancy Monty, a neighbor in the
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By Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for now, keeping in place a lower court decision blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new restrictions. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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UPDATE (4:26 p.m.): According to the El Paso Police Department, a Peterbilt 18-wheeler truck hit a man trying to climb its ladder. EPPD said it happened at the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue, which is near the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. While the truck drove west, 43-year-old Samuel Guzman tried to climb the truck’s
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By Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues.McConnell arrived at the Capitol for the evening vote series in a wheelchair, his appearance noticeably thinner and his speech slower than before his prolonged
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 46-year-old man received a prison sentence Monday after pleading guilty to murder and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance in a death that happened at the Downtown El Paso County Detention Center. The 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said the sentencing is the first of its kind in West Texas.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Meta opened applications for a fund investing in local communities where it has data centers, including El Paso. During Monday’s meeting on the Community Benefits Agreement, local leaders looked into how Meta is investing in the community. The data center promises up to 300 permanent operational jobs. Community advocates
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By Gloria Pazmino, Tami Luhby, Maria Santana, CNN New York (CNN) — New York and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule they said would give immigration officials wider discretion to deny green cards, visas or entry into the United States when determining whether applicants
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso community is invited to come together Saturday to support children and families affected by pediatric cancer during Candlelighters’ Walk of Hope. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ascarate Park Pavilion. Organizers said Candlelighters supports about 175 families across the
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FORT BLISS, Texas — The Fort Bliss community is marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a fitness tribute honoring the lives lost. The annual 9/11 Memorial Fitness Tribute features three physical challenges: rowing, using a stair-climbing machine and walking or running on the indoor track. Delilah Cardenas, fitness coordinator for
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and food trucks. The event will include performances by Grupo Veneno, Los Texmaniacs and Los Marineros del Norte. Doors open at 3 p.m. Grupo Veneno is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso was hit by lightning and heavy rain overnight, the storms also caused thousands to lose power late Wednesday. Overnight storms frequently cause power outages, why is it so frequent? Why aren’t the power generators durable enough to withstand one night of rain and winds. Most customers affected were
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