UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): Wyatt Cornelius will remain in custody. The district attorney’s office said a judge denied a motion to reconsider during an Aug. 24 hearing. The court determined the motion wasn’t warranted based on the presented circumstances. He remains in custody without bond. His first trial is scheduled for Nov. 9-12. LAS CRUCES,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local car show is bringing cars, trucks and motorcycles together this Sunday to raise money for repairs at St. Joseph’s. Al Lujan and Justin Zaborowski with the Knights of Columbus joined ABC-7 to discuss the fundraiser, which will benefit St. Joseph’s building fund. Organizers say the school building needs
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso dog lovers can celebrate National Dog Day with their four-legged friends while helping local pets in need. The Plaza Hotel will host its Paws & Pour Social Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at La Perla, its rooftop bar overlooking downtown El Paso. The event will feature food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders are exploring ways to expand holiday time off for county employees to combat workplace burnout, retain staff and boost overall productivity. During a Commissioners Court meeting Monday, human resources presented several proposed holiday schedule adjustments based on staff research. According to county HR data, county employees
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa. Documents said the court granted a stay in an Oct. 23, 2025, emergency drilling authorization permitting water use from a new well
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents may see an increased law enforcement and emergency vehicle presence in the Cielo Vista Mall Tuesday morning. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said from 4-7 a.m., it will conduct a training exercise. “This is a planned training exercise, and there is no threat to the public,” EPCSO said.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved the county Hospital District’s 2027 fiscal year budget and tax rate Monday. “We are proud to have proposed and had approved a $2.1 billion budget and tax rate of $0.236904, which is less compared to the 2026 property tax rate of $0.240892 – a decrease
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Restaurants across Texas are facing higher costs for food, labor, insurance, utilities and payment processing, according to the Texas Restaurant Association’s second-quarter 2026 Economics Report. Raul Gonzalez, co-owner and executive chef of Starlite Gastropub, says higher gas and grocery costs are leaving El Pasoans with less money to spend on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday night, two El Pasoans took home the 2026 Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA titles. Laura’s Productions hosted the final part of the pageant at Bowie High School’s Fine Arts building. Lauren Elizabeth Hernandez won the 2026 Miss El Paso USA title. Victoria Benitez won
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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: Ronald Beaman. Beaman served 23 years in the U.S. Army. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re tracking another hot day across the Borderland Saturday, with only isolated showers and thunderstorms possible over the higher elevations. Storm chances remain limited across the lowlands, especially along the I-10 corridor. Any storms that do develop favor the mountains, particularly around Grant County, and could bring brief downpours and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV death in El Paso in 2026. As of Friday, the City of El Paso said there are six WNV cases and one death in El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, ABC-7 is committed to bringing Borderland voters the information they need before heading to the polls. One of the most closely watched races this November is the battle for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police charged a woman accused of stabbing a woman to death after a fight at a party in Northeast El Paso. Documents alleged Regan Shameika Anderson murdered Daissy Guadalupe Moreno. Moreno went to a party on July 17 at her ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Documents said Anderson, Devyuan Jamal Williams Kee and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson held the annual state of the university address Friday. She highlighted UTEP’s progress in enrollment, financial aid, student success and funding. Student Enrollment She noted the campus expects record-high enrollment for the upcoming fall semester. UTEP’s previous enrollment record stood
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Elmont is bringing several nationally known DJs and artists to El Paso as part of its upcoming outdoor entertainment schedule. Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack is scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 23, followed by Subtronics on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Subtronics show is open to guests 18 and older. The September
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UPDATE (Aug. 20, 2026): According to police, officers found 59-year-old David Edward De Coste’s body wrapped inside a plastic bag in the home on Villa Hermosa Drive. His son, 29-year-old John Michael De Coste allegedly hit and kicked him after seeing him kiss a woman living with them. The arrest affidavit said a neighbor told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A train derailed Thursday on Cotton Street near Montana and Wyoming Avenue. The El Paso Fire Department said 18 train cars derailed, 10 of which overturned. El Paso fire said it happened at 11:43 a.m. EPFD and Union Pacific said no injuries were reported. EPFD is assessing the derailment. There’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– La Nube STEAM Discovery Center raised funds to expand access to its programs for families during its second annual gala. The “A Night Among the Stars” gala brought together more than 350 donors on Aug. 13, La Nube said. The event also marked two years since it opened in Downtown
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show will bring another round of home improvement and gardening ideas to the Borderland. Part of the event includes original dishes from the El Paso Community College’s culinary arts program. Thursday, EPPC chefs demonstrated some of the fresh ingredients they’ll use at the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State University nursing student, apartment hunting became a financial nightmare. Marie’s parents and friends pressured her to find an apartment before they all filled up. As a first step, she searched “apartments near
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested and charged a man with animal cruelty (torture), according to a news release sent Wednesday. Preliminary investigation revealed that on July 8, 73-year-old Carlos Jose Fernandez allegedly dragged and kicked a puppy on hot pavement. Witnesses alleged he pulled the dog’s collar — blocking its airway
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said some public buildings will offer space to cool off. The city noted there won’t be a cooling station open Sunday, Aug. 23. Below is the list of spaces
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Halloween tradition returns Oct. 1. The KLAQ Haunted House Experience will bring a month of scares and entertainment to the Solana, the shopping center said. According to a news release, the haunted house will run Thursday through Sunday from Oct.1-31. The KLAQ Haunted House Experience has been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — KVIA ABC-7 is proud to announce the return of one of the Borderland’s most familiar faces. Mauricio Casillas, an El Paso native and former ABC-7 anchor, is returning to KVIA-TV to join Marcel Clarke as co-anchor of ABC-7’s weekday 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Casillas returns to El Paso
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UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026) — According to Gallegos’ arrest affidavit, he allegedly admitted to drinking 13 to 14 beers before the crash. Right before the crash, Gallegos allegedly cut off another driver at a high rate of speed, documents said. The witness told investigators Gallegos’ truck didn’t follow the road’s curve and jumped a curb.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn said the Department of Justice awarded $189,848 in federal grant funding to El Paso County to support local law enforcement. Sen. Cornyn said the money will go into: Technology and equipment upgrades Law enforcement investigations involving domestic violence and child sexual abuse Officer and public
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UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department confirmed it arrested and charged Jesus Angel Cortez for an alleged home burglary. In a news release sent Tuesday, EPPD said it went to a home on Upson Drive near Downtown El Paso on Sunday. Officers met with the homeowner, who said his family could hear
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New Mexico State University kicks off the fall semester with Good Morning El Paso on Wednesday. Jose Loera, executive director of facilities and services, gives an update on the NMSU Alumni Pond. It has reopened to the campus community after the installation of a new clay liner, refilling the pond and the removal of construction fencing. The university
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