Data shows UTEP is one of the strongest research institutions in the state
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced that its $130.5 million in federal research expenditures in fiscal year 2022…
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El Paso 7-day weather forecast
Stacker compiled the weather forecast in El Paso, Texas using data from…
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What you need to know about new property tax valuations hitting your mailbox
For the third year in a row, homeowners are having sticker shock as they open their recently mailed 2023 property valuation notices from the El Paso…
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Large fire reported in Hudspeth County; warning about how it’s moving quickly east, Highway 62-180 closed
UPDATE – Dueñas said in a Tweet that fire operations are continuing into the night. There are no injuries reported as of his latest update. He also…
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Crash in northeast El Paso is blocking traffic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are responding to a vehicle crash in northeast El Paso. Police say traffic is blocked off westbound on Gateway South…
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New YISD middle school celebrated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The brand new $66 million Hanks Middle School was celebrated in the official ribbon-cutting Tuesday after opening its doors…
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El Paso raffle for Jeep to help support TTUHSC student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans have an opportunity to win a 2022 Raider Red four-wheel drive Jeep Gladiator Overland pickup truck valued at…
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Jackie Arroyo Butler announces candidacy for El Paso County Commissioner of Precinct One
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jackie Arroyo Butler announced her candidacy for El Paso County Commissioner of Precinct One Tuesday. If elected, Arroyo…
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Local group demands BOTA federal funds be used to address environment concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local group is calling on the $600 million in federal funding for renovations to The Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) to be…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Las Cruces & Deming Wednesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of U.S. Transportation, will visit the Borderland Wednesday. His planned visits to Las…
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El Pasoans react to Blue Beetle trailer with concern over movie’s representation of Sun City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A superhero whose origin is in El Paso, Texas sent shockwaves throughout the Borderland once it was announced he would get…
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a crash in west El Paso Monday. It happened on Doniphan just after 5 p.m. The Fire…
Continue Reading EPISD celebrates completion of Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is celebrating the completion of Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School – named after the 1966…
Continue Reading Road maintenance at El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Road maintenance began in front of the El Paso International Airport Monday. The work is expected to last through Wednesday,…
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El Paso Zoo mystery: The case of the vanishing prairie dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo has made significant modifications after a colony of prairie dogs suddenly vanished from their exhibit.…
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National Weather Service issues high wind advisory for southern New Mexico & west Texas
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a high wind advisory Monday for southern New Mexico and west Texas, warning of…
Continue Reading Canadian company to shut down part of its El Paso operation, workers to be laid off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canadian company is shutting down part of its El Paso Operation and laying off workers as it moves production to Mexico.…
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Traffic Alert: Montana eastbound traffic blocked due to spill following crash at Rich Beem
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police are responding to a crash between a vehicle and a semi at Montana and Rich Beem. Police say Montana eastbound…
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Man accused of starting Juárez migrant detention center fire arrested
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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Diabetes drug ‘Ozempic’ making waves across the U.S. as weight loss miracle; but causing concerns among those with eating disorders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of…
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Venezuelan migrant injured in Juarez fire recovering in El Paso hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Diario de Juárez, one Venezuelan migrant who was injured in the Juarez fire is recovering in an El Paso…
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Man charged with shooting Sunland Park police officer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 33-year-old man accused of injuring a Sunland Park police officer has now been charged in the shooting, according to New…
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Carlos Leon announces he won’t seek reelection to El Paso Commissioners Court, Precinct 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Carlos Leon, El Paso County Commissioner for precinct 1, has announced he will not seek reelection and will spend more time…
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Precautionary measures as you enjoy the outdoors in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring is here and many of us are starting to enjoy the outdoors in El Paso, however that can leave you vulnerable to being…
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El Paso Zoo announces pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe. This will mark the first giraffe birth for the…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 2 to April 8
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Three people in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Three people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso early Monday morning. It happened near the intersection…
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Car “flew off” the highway in northeast El Paso; 5 people injured
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said five people are reported to be injured after a vehicle flew off the highway in the northeast late Friday…
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Migrants acted on incorrect information when they surrendered at border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say more than 1,000 migrants, acting on incorrect information, surrendered to…
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El Paso centenarian tells ABC-7 why she keeps active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reida Stewart is an active centenarian and celebrated amongst her physical therapy group on Thursday. Rudy Marin, CEO of El…
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