Man charged with murder in Las Cruces
Update (February 5, 2025): Las Cruces Police arrested James Michael Melendrez, 31, and charged him with an open count of murder in connection with…
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Eastlake tops Coronado in district 1-6A showdown, 51-46
EL PASO, Texas – As the high school basketball regular season nears completion, teams are looking to better their standings in district play. The…
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Interview: Border Czar Tom Homan
EL PASO (KVIA) — President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, sat down with ABC-7’s Paul Cicala for an exclusive, 1-on-1 interview, after he spent two…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Interview with Border Czar Tom Homan
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Paul Cicala conducted a one-on-one interview with President Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan during his trip to El…
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Migrant flight to Guantanamo Bay left from Ft. Bliss, congresswoman says
Update: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted photos of the migrants being loaded into the plane before the flights. President…
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State of Texas offers land to Trump administration for deportation sites
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas General Land Office has been in contact with the Trump administration for its border security efforts with the…
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Texas AG announces court-ordered injunction stopping El Paso doctor from providing gender transition care to children
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just announced a court-ordered injunction stopping El Paso Dr. Hector Granados from…
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El Paso City Council debates use of residential properties as entertainment venues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council members continue to discuss possible methods to address the use of residential properties as “party…
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Las Cruces International Film Festival to honor actress Helen Hunt
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces International Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary will honor Academy Award and Emmy Award winning…
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Mexico agrees to deploy 10,000 troops to the border
In exchange for a one month delay on President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to send 10,000…
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UTEP launches Gold Standard Giving Society
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced the launch of the Gold Standard Giving Society, composed of committed donors who provide support to the…
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NMSU alerts campus about alleged sexual assault
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a female student on…
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Former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington hit with additional charges in hazing scandal
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An amended grand jury indictment has listed two new charges against former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre…
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El Pasoans struggle with increasing property taxes, Gov. Abbott announces new relief plan
Increasing property taxes are among the top priorities for the state, according to the governor, and El Pasoans said they’ve had to sacrifice a lot…
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ABC-7 at 4: Cold, Flu, Allergies? How to tell the difference
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Immunize El Paso’s Cristina Rodda joins ABC-7 at 4 to discuss the difference between allergies, the common cold, and the flu…
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ABC-7 at 4: HOPE Chest Fundraiser
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The HOPE Chest Fundraiser is just a few days away. The event allows you to bid on or buy fine and costume jewelry and original…
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US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month
The U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs for a month in both Canada and Mexico following conversations on Monday with President…
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Texas National Guard to make immigration arrests
The Texas National Guard now has the authority to make immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. Governor Abbot said in a…
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Border Czar visit El Paso
Update: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Border Czar Tom Homan arrived at Border Monument 3 in Sunland Park, New Mexico after 1 p.m. this…
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Near-record highs expected as warm, dry weather continues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather is set to continue across the Borderland this week, with high temperatures…
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Warming trend continues: Near-record highs expected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is in for a stretch of warm and dry weather, with temperatures continuing to rise throughout the week. No…
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El Paso viewer shares Chihuahua’s winter prediction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A viewer has given El Paso its own version of Punxsutawney Phil! Ben Avalos sent in a photo of his Chihuahua, Luna,…
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El Paso County Commissioners speak about resolution on constitutional rights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday El Paso County commissioners and Judger Ricardo Samaniego will approve and adopt a resolution to reaffirm El Paso…
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7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to focus on, said Gov. Greg Abbott during State of the State Address
UPDATE: Bail reform, teacher pay, school choice and property tax relief among the top emergency issues Governor Abbott cited during his State of the…
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HazMat situation at Comfort Inn Suites upgraded, evacuations ongoing
UPDATE: (2:53PM) – El Paso Fire says the HazMat response has been upgraded to a Condition 3. No word yet on any injuries. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El…
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El Paso restaurant owners react to tariffs on Mexican products
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The announcement of tariffs on Mexico had local business owners considering the financial impact on their menus. One local…
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El Paso boxing gym gives at-risk youth a second chance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For some, boxing is just a sport, but for others, it’s a life-changing opportunity. At Warriors Edge Boxing Promotions in…
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Aggies Snag Victory After a 13-Point Comeback to WKU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Aggies took on Western Kentucky in the Pan American Center on Saturday afternoon as NM State hosted its fifth…
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UTEP WBB Upended by Middle Tennessee, 64-42 Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP women’s basketball team (9-11, 2-7 CUSA) fell to Middle Tennessee (16-6, 8-1 CUSA) 64-42 Saturday afternoon.…
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