Experts see a spike in teens self-harming with household products
UpdatedEL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A troubling rise in self-harm among children ages 6 to 12 has experts urging parents to take immediate action. A recent study…
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Fort Bliss ‘assessing potential risks’ after city of El Paso deploys Chinese-made drones next to Army post
by Robert Moore September 18, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Fort Bliss officials…
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La Nube named finalist for 2025 Children in Museums Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube has been named a finalist for the 2025 Children in Museums Award. El Paso’s new child-centered STEM center opened…
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El Paso Catholic churches initially deny woman’s request for prayers during Mass for Charlie Kirk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A lifelong Catholic woman tells ABC-7 she requested a Mass prayer for Charlie Kirk, but she says two churches declined her…
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UMC awarded top spine surgery award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center of El Paso announced a new achievement in spine surgery. Healthgrades awarded UMC with an award…
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Asthma attacks, hospitalizations increase in September
September brings many asthma triggers that cause more asthma attacks, emergency room visits, and hospital stays than any other during the year.…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso breaks ground on Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso celebrated the groundbreaking of the Fox Cancer Center, El Paso’s first…
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TxDOT hosts community meeting for I-10 widening project
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation held a community hearing today at the El Paso Convention Center to get comments on…
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El Paso City Council approves amendment to allow sale of Campo del Sol land to build Texas DPS Regional Headquarters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a 2020 incentives agreement to allow for the sale of 45 acres in…
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TxDOT hosts public hearing on Downtown 10 Project
The public is invited to comment on the Texas Department of Transportation’s new proposal of the Downtown 10 Project to make improvements along I-10.…
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ABC-7, Albertsons surprise customers with gift cards for Hunger Action Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–As part of Hunger Action Month, ABC-7 is surprising Albertsons customers with gift cards! Hunger Action Month is a national…
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City of El Paso files lawsuit against A.G. Paxton for judicial clarification
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Attorney General’s Office to seek judicial clarification…
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New El Paso County fire code could create stricter rules for outdoor businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County could soon adopt a new fire code and regulations for outdoor businesses in order to give emergency services…
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Gynecological cancer signs to never ignore, reducing the risk
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month and a local expert shares the subtle signs from endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancers that are…
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SNAP cuts could impact thousands of low-income families
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could take effect as early as Sept. 30, raising concerns among…
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McDonald’s launches ‘I Love to Read’ Program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonald’s is launching its “I Love to Read” Program in an effort to inspire young people in El Paso to pick up a book.…
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Couple wanted for stealing $4,000 in cosmetics from El Paso Ulta Beauty store
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for your help in identifying a couple who stole more…
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Prayer Parade offers strength and support for Erika Zamora
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The street was lined with well-wishers on Saturday outside the home of Erica Zamora, marking a heartfelt show of community love…
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Enter our Borderland Backyards contest for the chance to win a $100 gift card!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Do you have a backyard you want to show off? Send us your pictures of your beautiful borderland backyard. You’ll be…
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3 people hospitalized after crash in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash in Northeast El Paso early Saturday. It happened…
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Human jawbone discovered at historic Concordia Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Concordia Cemetery is known as the final resting place of legendary gunslinger John Wesley Hardin and El Paso’s first…
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City confirms first death from West Nile Virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death this year from West Nile Neuroinvasive (WNV)…
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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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Health expert shares signs of malnourishment after seeing rise in El Paso
For Malnourishment Awareness Week, ABC-7 spoke with a local medical expert to shares the signs of malnourishment and how it impacts the health of…
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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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Ysleta ISD board adopts new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted what officials are calling the lowest property tax rate in…
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Department of Education ending discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions; UTEP reacts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Education is ending discretionary funding to several Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grant…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of spying for Russia to be arraigned Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spc. Taylor Adam Lee, 22, the Fort Bliss soldier accused of attempting to spy for the Russian Federation, will be arraigned…
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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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