Idalia is now a hurricane moving toward Florida with powerful winds and life-threatening storm surge
(CNN) — Hurricane Idalia is expected to intensify considerably as it heads toward Florida, where officials already have told…
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StormTrack Weather: Cooler temperatures, rain chances
Good morning! Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday with the heaviest rain along the area mountains. Showers will be isolated…
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Covid-19 has changed and so has our immunity. Here’s how to think about risk from the virus now
Originally Published: 28 AUG 23 07:55 ET Updated: 28 AUG 23 07:58 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 was never just another cold. We…
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Dimel Doubles Down on Decision to go for it on Third and Fourth Down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In their season opener the UTEP Miners suffered a 17-14 loss to Jacksonville State. Dana Dimel said Monday they know they…
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Las Cruces Symphony to host “The Symphony at Sunset”
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Symphony has planned a unique evening for just 200 people. Fine Italian food and strolling musicians on a…
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Extreme weather causes electric outages across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric’s outage map is showing several outages. The outages span most of the city, but are concentrated in the…
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Drought conditions in Hudspeth County force ranchers to sell cattle
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — Ranchers in Hudspeth County say that while the Borderland has seen small relief from recent rains, this year’s lack…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorms threaten rain in El Paso and Las Cruces
Happy Monday to you all. The rain is starting to move into our area as thunderstorms form on top of our area’s mountains. Storms are moving from the…
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El Paso attorney Cesar Ornelas recognized for his community service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners recognized attorney Cesar Ornelas at a meeting Monday morning. The commissioners recognized…
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Voter files ethics complaint against former El Paso representative
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new ethics complaint has been filed against former El Paso District 6 City Representative Claudia Rodriguez. Former…
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El Paso band makes waves on social media
EL PASO, Texas — Have you ever dreamed about being in a band? These young El Pasoans not only dreamt it, they did it. Lead singer Anthony Brown,…
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A fire burned an iconic Downtown El Paso building. Now a suspect is facing federal arson charges.
Update: Ochoa has a detention hearing in federal court scheduled for Tuesday morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal agents have arrested a suspect…
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Texas National Guard shoots man found wounded on Juárez bank of Rio Grande
by Puente News Collaborative, El Paso MattersAugust 28, 2023 By Blanca Carmona and Veronica Martinez/La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – A Texas National…
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El Paso county commissioners approve tax rate hike
UPDATE: In a 4 to 1 vote, commissioners pass the proposed rate, which is the highest rate the court may adopt, without seeking voter approval. …
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Las Cruces man accused of 2018 killing of ‘Baby Favi’ stands trial again
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jury selection got underway Monday at the Doña Ana District Court, in the case of a Las Cruces man charged in the…
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El Paso could be getting a new Mental Health Specialty Court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners will consider another step in supporting mental health options in the community –…
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El Paso Airport Killing: Trial begins for man accused of murdering wife’s boyfriend
UPDATE: The trial has concluded for the day. It is expected to continue 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. The prosecution and defense presented their opening…
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StormTrack Weather: Wetter, cooler start to the week
Good Morning! Get ready for cooler and wetter weather to kick off the week. Moisture will move through the area today and will continue through…
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Drought reveals WWI shipwreck at the bottom of Texas river
(CNN) — A hidden shipwreck from world war one has been revealed at the bottom of a Texas river thanks to low rainfall and a summer heat wave. The…
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Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to intensify into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane as it churns toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
(CNN) — Tropical Storm Idalia is strengthening quickly as it churns toward Florida and could become a dangerous Category 3 storm as it…
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UTEP students return for fall classes today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is stepping into a new academic year with excitement and innovation. As students return…
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Wagner chief Prigozhin confirmed dead by Russian authorities after genetic tests
Originally Published: 27 AUG 23 08:14 ET Updated: 27 AUG 23 12:02 ET By Uliana Pavlova, Radina Gigova and Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Russian…
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Two men caught on camera burglarizing El Paso apartment office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police tell ABC-7 that two men were caught on camera burglarizing an apartment office in El Paso’s Lower Valley earlier this…
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UTEP’s Taylor Equals Career High for Saves in 2-0 Setback to ASU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP senior goalkeeper Tionna Taylor matched her career high with eight saves in a 2-0 setback against PAC-12 member Arizona…
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Human smuggling becoming more and more common, El Paso officials say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 250 stash houses have been found in the El Paso Sector so far this year, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.…
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UTEP School of Pharmacy holds white coat ceremony for largest graduating class
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the School of Pharmacy, welcoming the largest class ever with a white…
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Man rescued after suffering bone fracture in McKelligon Canyon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 40’s has been rescued by Combined Search and Rescue Teams, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The rescue…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Rain returns tomorrow before heating back up
It’s Sunday folks, which means most of us are back to work or school tomorrow. I’m here to tell you to expect some rain storms across the area…
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Heart Health: City of El Paso introduces biking program to get kids active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With children back in school the City of El Paso is kicking off a pilot program to get kids more active this year. The…
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El Pasoans compete in 14th annual Eagle in the Sun Triathlon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Race El Paso hosts its 14th annual Eagle in the Sun triathlon Sunday morning. Athletes from all over competed, including some…
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