Border wall construction projects aim to deter further illegal crossings
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security approved several projects for the border wall, specifically in the El Paso…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – El Paso’s Drone Network
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is being recognized on social media as the first city in the United States to build a citywide drone network. The…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm chances begin tonight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for a stretch of thunderstorm chances beginning tonight. The National Weather Service has…
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Good Vibes Only: El Paso woman competes in Special Olympics in Italy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 22-year-old from El Paso traveled to Turin, Italy, in March for the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Karla Alvarez…
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UPDATE: Suspect in killing of Charlie Kirk identified, in custody
This story is composed of developing updates from CNN. UPDATE (8:23 a.m.): The suspect is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Washington, Utah, according…
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Thursday High School Football: El Dorado tops Montwood; Andress & Canutillo secure district wins
El Dorado 59Montwood 29FinalAndress 55Jefferson 0FinalBurges 0Canutillo…
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UTEP volleyball falls to #24 UCLA in home opener
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball opened the Sun City Classic in front of a sellout crowd at Club Memorial but came up short against…
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UTEP students believe social media has caused political tension
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with multiple students about the role that social media has played in escalating political violence over the…
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Pebble Hills High School students honor 9/11 victims through day of service at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, students from Pebble Hills High School joined more than 200…
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One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners set to battle #7 Texas in Austin
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP, coming off its decisive home-opening victory, will take the road to take on no. 7 Texas on Saturday, Sept. 13, in Darrell K.…
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Second suspect arrested in deadly Salopek Park shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have made a second arrest in the shooting at Salopek Park that resulted in the death of Julia…
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FBI releases images of person of interest amid manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer
Cartridges with “transgender and anti-fascist” writing on them were found. By Meredith Deliso, David Brennan, and Megan Forrester September…
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UTEP hosts annual 9/11 stair climb, honoring fallen first responders
The El Paso community is honoring the fallen from the 9/11 terrorist attack with their annual 9/11 stair climb memorial. Nearly 2,000 people are…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot and dry again before rain chances and cooler temps return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conditions today will be a repeat of yesterday. Temperatures will lean above average and rain chances will remain slim.…
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One-on-one with UTEP’s Ben Wallis; Miners prepare for home opener against #24 UCLA
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Volleyball returns to the Sun City this weekend for its 2025 home opener, hosting the Sun City Classic September 11-13 at Club…
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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather – Storm chances increase this weekend and early next week.
Another hot day Thursday with temps in the mid and upper 90s. Temps will begin to cool down a bit for Friday and the weekend as rain and storm…
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Newly released video reveals timeline of deadly Las Cruces Young Park shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Newly obtained surveillance footage is providing a clearer picture of the chaos and violence that unfolded during…
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Family judge recuses herself from Max Grossman case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family court judge has removed herself from a child custody case involving well-known government watchdog and…
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Borderland politicians react to death of Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and Trump ally
Update (5:52 PM): El Paso County Democratic Chair Michael Apodaca is reacting to the news of Charlie Kirk’s death. Read his full statement below: “I…
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New Details: Northeast El Paso couple arrested for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained new court documents detailing the events leading up to the arrest of Shannon Marie Hayes Inks and Wayne…
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Removal halted for DACA recipient, Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago
UPDATE (09/11/2025): Santiago’s attorneys confirmed to ABC-7 that the federal government’s request to recuse Immigration Judge Michael Pleters was…
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Governor Abbott signs executive order to protect kids from hemp products
AUSTIN, TX (KVIA) — Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting children from hemp-derived products,…
Continue Reading Woman dies after 19-year-old disregards stop sign, crashes into her car: Texas DPS
VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after a crash on I-10 outside of Van Horn Tuesday morning. Investigators say Harlingen, Texas resident…
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UTEP expands esports program; EPCC launches its own
by Daniel Perez September 9, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 1990 “Far Side”…
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Horizon City Winefest
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)– September 2nd, 2025 – Get ready to raise your glasses! The 7th Annual Horizon City Wine Festival returns to Horizon City…
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ABC-7 at 4: EPCC announced Esports as its new athletic program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso Community College will participate in activities and competitions with more than 200 other institutions across the…
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Mesilla Valley residents urged to sign up for emergency alert app
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority and the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management are urging all residents to sign up for…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Another hot and dry day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday’s weather will continue to lean hot and dry before the return of rain chances later this week. Today will be…
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Northeast residents express concerns about surge in crashes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northeast El Paso has seen it’s fair share of construction over the last few years, and they will be seeing more soon. The…
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