San Elizario, Texas (KVIA) — One hundred animals have been rescued and transported to a ranch after an investigation led to a man’s arrest and an animal cruelty charge, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The animals were transported to a nonprofit animal rescue called Gracey’s Rescue Ranch. Santos Gordillo Torres allegedly neglected dozens
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re no longer under an ABC-7 First Alert for the start of our Saturday as we track a shift into a drier weather pattern this weekend. Isolated thunderstorms could remain a possibility over higher elevations, but most lowland communities are expected to stay dry through Sunday. Temperatures tracking to remain above
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Department of War announced more than $180 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. The University of Texas at El Paso will get part of that grant, according to the school’s president, Heather Wilson. “We’re
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — State and federal authorities in Juárez seized a tiger and an alligator while investigating an alleged homicide Thursday. During operations, Chihuahua State Police, Mexican National Guard, Mexican Army and the State Investigation Agency looked into a homicide that reportedly happened between July 31-Aug. 1, officials said. The first search happened
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UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2026): A California judge ordered the Trump Administration to release $65 million in funds it withheld in payments to organizations that help unaccompanied migrant children. Estrella del Paso will receive some of that money. Estrella del Paso will get about $765,000 from the administration for legal services that ran out last Friday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed temporary board trustees for both District 6 and 7, as they were sworn into office Thursday night at EPISD’s headquarters in Central El Paso.For District 6, the board chose Dr. Matthew Reza, a local nurse practitioner and U.S. Navy retiree, while for District
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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 in a youth mental health crisis, a New Mexico judge ordered Thursday, in a ruling that dealt the social media giant another hefty penalty and compared it to polluting
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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 shared some weather video with us, which you can watch above. Send us pictures and videos of the weather through our share form.
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By Nicholas Kerr, Emily Chang, and Michelle Stoddart President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a pair of executive orders targeting birthright citizenship — one that would outlaw what the administration has described as “birth tourism” and another that would narrow the criteria who is eligible for birthright citizenship. The orders come after the Supreme Court struck down an attempt by Trump
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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 Valles Valenzuela faces a murder charge. Juan Valles Valenzuela’s mugshot.(Courtesy: EPPD) Saturday at 1:45 p.m., El Paso police went to 306 Cargill St. for a 911 “unknown problem” call, documents said.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court again Wednesday. He’s accused of 15 felonies for an alleged hazing scandal during the 2022-23 basketball season at NMSU. In Wednesday morning’s motion trial, many virtually called into the courtroom through Zoom. Washington didn’t answer the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a campaign visit to the El Paso area Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced two new policy proposals about housing affordability for Texas residents. Republican Gov. Abbott met with builders, community representatives and families in Socorro. He spoke about increasing the housing supply across the state. He mentioned delays
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously approved funding to continue operations at the Welcome Center for the homeless. ABC-7 previously reported the center planned to shut down Aug. 31 when the council voted against one-time funding. The City of El Paso said part of the fiscal year 2027 budget
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer marks 20 years since Storm 2006, a severe natural disaster that caused widespread flooding across the El Paso region. Most El Pasoans remember the storm for the consistent torrential downpour over the course of several days. The series of thunderstorms brought a record amount of rainfall to the
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By Alexander Mallin and Allison Pecorin Under pressure from two Republican senators blocking his confirmation as the next attorney general, Todd Blanche said he is formally rescinding his establishment of President Donald Trump’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Blanche posted two separate orders on X Sunday night, one rescinding the nearly $1.8 billion fund, as well as another clarifying
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.These are the first known deaths related to the multistate outbreak of explosive diarrhea in the United States.“Two deaths have been identified as part of the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan. According to medical
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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: Honoring Private Williams. Private Williams served in the united states army and completed his training in Fort Leonard Wood in South-Central Missouri.. We thank you for your service.
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UPDATE (8/2/26) — The El Paso Police Department has identified 27-year-old Michael Isaiah Sepulveda and 31-year-old Omar Rene Botello as the two individuals who were killed in a crash Saturday morning. Officials say that officers were called out to the crash on I-10 near Copia, previously reported by police to be near Raynolds, for a
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UPDATE (4:11 p.m.): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said 75-year-old Silvia Resendez died in Wednesday night’s crash. It also said a 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in connection to the crash. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash happened at 10:57 p.m. Thursday. Investigators said a white GMC truck
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Madison “Maddie” McGuire joined ABC-7’s noon newscast Thursday after being crowned Miss U.S. International 2026. McGuire won the national title during the competition in Philadelphia after representing Texas as Miss Lone Star State. She is scheduled to represent the United States at the Miss International competition in
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A professor at New Mexico State University wants to find a way to make ice cream stick around a little longer. Thanks to funding by Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Sergio Martinez-Monteagudo’s idea turned into a reality. He developed the project with the help of six graduate students. ABC-7 spoke with
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UPDATE (July 29, 2026): A spokesperson with Fort Bliss confirmed to ABC-7 that Ryan Reid Woodcraft worked as Network Integration Planner for the military installation and provided the following statement: “Mr. Ryan Reid Woodcraft was a contractor employed by JANUS Research Group who worked for the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command as a Network Integration
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Are you team dog or team cat? Find out Saturday, Aug. 1 from 4-11 p.m. on ABC-7’s 33rd Annual Happiness Happens Here Humane Society of El Paso telethon, presented by Mark Worley. ABC-7’s anchors and reporters will be live all day and night from the Humane Society hoping to find
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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: Honoring Vietnam Veteran Richard L. Doran. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction of data centers is ramping up in the El Paso region. Two of those getting the most attention are the biggest data center projects in our area, if not the world. The $165 billion Project Jupiter is being built by Oracle out in the Santa Teresa area, and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Gas Service offered tips for people to save money and energy this summer. It encouraged people to manage household energy costs and focus on simple steps to keep those numbers down. One simple tip was to change the direction of your fan so it spins counter-clockwise. That will
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By Mason Leib LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP made the announcement on social media on Friday. “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A woman was shot and killed in front of her daughter while leaving an OXXO convenience store in Juarez last Wednesday. Days before her death, she posted videos saying she feared for her life. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Zaira Viridiana Beltrán. A photo of Zaira Beltrán(Courtesy: Channel 44)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the El Paso Police Department said a crash in the Northeast closed Calgary Avenue. It happened at Prince Edward Avenue and Alcan Street. The crash happened near Andress High School. The department’s Special Traffic Investigators are responding to the crash, which they learned about at 10:15 a.m.
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UPDATE (10:08 p.m.) — One Border Patrol agent and two Department of War personnel were involved in Thursday’s crash, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson. The spokesperson said the three have minor injuries, and New Mexico State Police took the lead on the investigation. SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — One person was
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