5 detainees at Luna County Detention Center in Deming test positive for measles
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — Five detainees at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming tested positive for measles. The New Mexico Department of…
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Ysleta ISD approves budget deficit, employee pay raises, depletes reserves
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersJune 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The…
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El Paso mechanic explains dangers of driving through water, how to prepare for rainstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While you may save a few minutes on your commute by driving through a large puddle on a rainy day, the risk of getting stuck…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Lingering storm chances, increasing temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as strong storm chances linger for your Thursday. Today we are hanging on to strong…
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Community Champion: Las Cruces native and Men’s College World Series National Champion, Steven Milam
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centennial High grad, Steven Milam, helped the LSU Tigers to a College World Series National title after defeating…
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Why does it flood in El Paso?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Franklin Mountains are one of the beautiful sights that makes El Paso unique but it’s also the cause of why some areas…
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Rain causes busy day for El Paso Fire Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department responded to 15 rain-related incidents today. The incidents were attributed to flooding caused…
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Lawrence “Leon” Wade, El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee class of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the most well-known track and field coaches in El Paso, Lawrence “Leon” Wade, will forever be remembered with his…
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Ruidoso businesses deal with aftermath of heavy flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Businesses in Ruidoso are trying to clean up after floodwaters swept through the village the last few days. We sent ABC-7’s…
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Rain, mud, and clouds: See our viewer photo gallery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rain hit the Borderland overnight and this morning. ABC-7 viewers are now sending in images of flooded streets, mud…
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Borderland truck drivers learning English after signing of executive order
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order back in April, enforcing that all truck drivers in the U.S. and…
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Overnight storms flood home in the Northeast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A street in Northeast El Paso flooded with around 3 feet of water due to overnight storms, damaging the surrounding homes.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Active rainfall, and lingering rain chances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track active rainfall this morning with potential for more throughout the day. El…
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Hundreds of gallons of fuel spill onto I-10 East near Paisano
Update (11:28 AM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that two fuel tanks, each containing 100 gallons of fuel, ruptured and leaked diesel onto…
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Floodwaters leave drivers stranded in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: The street has now been opened, according to TXDOT. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers were left stranded in Northeast El Paso after early…
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El Paso women shine at Miss Texas USA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pageants are about more than crowns and sparkles—and several young women from El Paso are proving just that. That’s…
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Women & burnout: how to cope
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burnout is real, and it can come at any point. That’s according to busy mom, judge and lawyer Michele Locke. She says she…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Watch the ceremony live below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2025 Tuesday evening. The Hall of…
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ABC-7 at 4: Miss Texas discusses her experience representing the Lone Star State and, Miss Texas Week
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The countdown is on. In just a few days, Miss Texas will be crowned. Miss Texas 2024 Annette Addo-Yobo explains how she has…
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ABC-7 at 4: Cruise Ship Crimes
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Cruise ship crime reports are rising—Derek Hackert from the FBI El Paso El Paso explains what you need to know before you…
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Eye in the Sky — is Santa Teresa’s Aerostat balloon working?
In August 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deployed an aerostat surveillance balloon above Santa Teresa, New Mexico — one of the…
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Spider monkey captured in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials in Juarez captured a spider monkey. This video from our news partners Canal 44 shows an animal control officer…
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Video: Haboob entering the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 viewer Edgardo Mireles sent in video of a haboob entering the Borderland on Monday afternoon. You can watch the storm…
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Gov. Abbott signs bill prohibiting students from using cell phones in Texas schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, which requires public schools in Texas to adopt policies prohibiting…
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Dona Ana County Commissioners approve funding for transition to self-operated emergency medical services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire departments across Dona Ana County are set to start operating their own emergency medical services soon. The…
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ABC-7 at 4: MCA Foundation to host Border Health Innovation Summit
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—On May 22, 2025, the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation will host…
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ABC-7 at 4: Local Mom Competes for National Inked Magazine Cover
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Krista Rodriguez is a single mother of three in El Paso. She was recently selected as a finalist in Inked Magazine’s 2025…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Widespread thunderstorm chances, flood watch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for rain chances thorough the region. The area is also at risk for flooding. The…
Continue Reading ABC-7 First Alert: Multi-day monsoonal pattern continues in the Borderland, localized flooding is possible
We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland! A southeasterly flow from a strong upper-level…
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