El Paso firearms instructor reacts to mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A day after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine left 18 people killed and dozens more injured, officials say the suspect is a…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues
Big changes early next week as a cold front arrives later Sunday driving in colder air from the NE and kicking up the winds. Temps will go from the…
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Week 9 Sweet Play of the Week: Jadon Urbina, Erick Blucher & Andress Eagles
EL PASO, Texas – The Sweet Play of the Week for week 9 of the high school football season went to the Andress Eagles. During their game against…
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Trauma: Following another mass shooting, Borderland experts offering support for residents with stress
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Trauma comes in many forms and many shapes. It can affect anyone — not just those physically present at the scene of an…
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Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club celebrates opening of restaurant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club, located in West El Paso, will celebrate the opening of its restaurant, 40 Love, on…
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Pentagon says US troops from Ft. Bliss have deployed or are deploying to Middle East amid heightened tensions
Originally Published: 26 OCT 23 15:36 ET By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Roughly 900 US troops have deployed or are deploying to the Middle East to…
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New Mexico State Police coordinating gun buyback event in Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and Espanola
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police are scheduled to hold gun buyback events in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Espanola early next…
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Kool and the Gang headlining UMC El Paso benefit concert Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Legendary band Kool & the Gang are in El Paso this week for the University Medical Center Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund…
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El Dorado student hit outside Far East El Paso school
Update: Socorro Independent School District officials confirm to ABC-7 that the pedestrian is an El Dorado student. The student suffered non-life…
Continue ReadingArrest warrant issued for suspect after 18 killed in shooting rampage in Maine as manhunt continues, officials say
Originally Published: 26 OCT 23 02:41 ET Updated: 26 OCT 23 12:33 ET By Sara Smart, Nouran Salahieh, Shimon Prokupecz and John Miller, CNN Lewiston,…
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Air Force Defender Challenge showcases skills in tactics, weapons and physical endurance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Air Force Security Forces competition, known as the Defender Challenge, is made up of ten, four person teams from around…
Continue ReadingWho is Rep. Mike Johnson, the new House speaker?
Originally Published: 25 OCT 23 08:34 ET Updated: 25 OCT 23 20:12 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Shania Shelton, CNN Washington (CNN) — Rep.…
Continue ReadingAlzheimer’s drug Leqembi could be given as shots rather than IV infusion, study suggests
Originally Published: 25 OCT 23 17:25 ET Updated: 25 OCT 23 21:02 ET By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Get outdoors if you can; spooky weather is on the way
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-Dry weather returns on Thursday. That means it will be dry and sunny, fall temperatures will reach the 70s, and winds will be out…
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It’s afternoon in Israel and Gaza. Here’s what you need to know
(CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is readying a ground incursioninto Gaza, as Israel’s military conducted an…
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United Auto Workers union and Ford reach tentative labor agreement
(CNN) — A bruising 41-day strike at Ford is near an end as the United Auto Workers and its largest employer have reached a tentative deal…
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Late field goal gives UTEP 37-34 victory over Sam Houston; Miners keep bowl hopes alive
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – The UTEP Miners are in a fight to keep their bowl eligibility hopes alive. That was evident Wednesday night in Huntsville, TX,…
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At least 22 dead in Lewiston, Maine shootings
(CNN) — At least 22 people are dead and dozens are injured following two mass shootings Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, officials say. An…
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12-foot-tall puppet “Little Amal” visits El Paso Healing Garden, spreads hope
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A young girl on a big journey. People across the Borderland gathered to welcome “Little Amal” to El Paso…
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El Paso non-profit helping hospitalized children and their families holding fund raising gala
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kemarah’s Chasing Rainbows is holding a fund raising gala “Deep in the Heart of Texas” on Saturday, November 4 at 6 pm at…
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Better Business Bureau El Paso seeks local businesses for new customer incentive program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –– The City of El Paso and Better Business Bureau (BBB) El Paso have launched the Buy El Paso Rewards program, a new…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Much colder air invades early next week
A potent cold front will arrive later Sunday, bringing in the coldest air of the fall so far. Temps will stay in the low to mid-50s Monday and…
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Mayor addresses federal plan for migrant families in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser issued a statement Wednesday addressing his partnership with the federal government regarding the…
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Las Cruces to host gun buyback next month
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces is one of three New Mexico cities holding a gun buyback early next month. The event will take place…
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Ethics complaint against El Paso Rep. Brian Kennedy withdrawn
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The ethics complaint filed against El Paso District 1 Representative Brian Kennedy has been withdrawn. El Pasoan Deborah…
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City of El Paso approves enhanced library card program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the City of El Paso approving the enhanced library card program, about 10,000 cards are expected to be issued…
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El Paso high school senior awarded a full-ride scholarship
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — One Borderland student, Helen De La Rosa, a senior at Loretto Academy, has been chosen as a QuestBridge Scholar finalist. The…
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El Paso veteran suffers leg amputation after motorcycle crash on his way to work
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso veteran is dealing with physical wounds and financial strain after a crash left him without a leg. Police…
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CDC warns we’re facing a mental health ‘crisis’ in health care; Borderland experts weigh in
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control is warning about a mental health crisis affecting a certain part of the workforce — health…
Continue ReadingRep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana elected Speaker of the House
Originally Published: 17 OCT 23 12:32 ET Updated: 25 OCT 23 13:08 ET By Sean O’Key, Ethan Cohen, David Wright, Renee Baharaeen and Anna Brand, CNN…
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