Prosecutors accept deal with George Santos in Brazilian fraud case
(CNN) — Prosecutors in Brazil have agreed to a deal with Rep. George Santos in a case in which he is accused of defrauding a Rio de…
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New technology to help detect narcotics coming to Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new non-intrusive inspection system will soon be installed at the Bridge of the Americas International crossing. The low…
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El Paso Climate Charter would cost city $150 million to enact, consultant says
EL PASO, Texas (El Paso Matters) — It will cost the city of El Paso about $150 million to implement the Climate Charter if voters adopt the measure,…
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Man barricades himself in West El Paso building
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A 52-year-old man smashed the window of a building in west El Paso and barricaded himself. It happened at the 400 block of…
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U.S. authorities transferring migrants entering through Canada to El Paso Sector
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection said groups of recently apprehended migrants in the Canadian-U.S. Border…
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Luby’s on Mesa to close for good Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned one of the remaining Luby’s restaurants in El Paso is closing its doors for good. The restaurant…
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Man wanted for hitting 75-year-old, accused of striking El Paso officer, causing fracture
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 40-year-old man wanted for hitting a 75-year-old man struck an El Paso police officer as officers tried to arrest him,…
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El Paso Water crews working to fix wastewater overflow in West El Paso
UPDATE – El Paso Water stated this incident is not a line break, rather a blockage that can be prevented “EP Water has asked the public to refrain…
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Ruck march kicks off 507th commemoration events on Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the 5th Battalion, 52nd air defense artillery regiment joined dignitaries on Fort Bliss this morning to mark 20…
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Gallons of wastewater spilled in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso water estimates more than 100 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled on the west side. The…
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Congressman Gonzales calls meeting with Mexico’s president productive, pushes back on immigration being “orderly”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) is calling his recent bicameral trip to Mexico City to meet with President Andrés…
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City, Police complete collective bargaining agreement: agree to across-the-board pay increases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across-the-board pay increases and an extra $10,000 for police cadets were part of a collective bargaining agreement…
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National Guard continues to set barbed wire on El Paso border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Guard continued setting barbed wire near the Rio Grande Tuesday morning. Members of the Texas National Guard…
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El Paso Water to buy 22 homes in flood area behind Rosa’s Cantina
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso Water Spokeswoman, Denise Parra, the utility company is looking to acquire 22 homes in the Magdalena…
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas visits El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited El Paso Tuesday to meet with local officials and stakeholders.…
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Nationwide warrant issued for son accused of attacking mom with machete in Anthony
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony police have issued a nationwide warrant for Francisco Smith III. Smith is wanted for aggravated battery against…
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El Paso spa shut down for possible human trafficking to permanently close
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A settlement has been reached between the El Paso County Attorney’s Office and the owners of 9 Spa. The settlement means the…
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Overturned car at Loop 375 and Pan American
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s an overturned vehicle at Loop 375 and Pan American. According to the TXDot traffic system, there is one lane…
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Biden designates two new national monuments, including Castner Range
(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday officially designated a new national monument in Southern Nevada while speaking at a conservation…
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Students return to class at Canutillo High School after evacuating due to reports of fire
UPDATE 12:24 p.m.: Students have returned to class. There were reports of smoke coming from an HVAC unit, but according to a district spokesman, the…
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The Teacher Vacancy Task Force recommendations to help with the teacher shortage in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One year ago Governor Greg Abbot ordered a task force to look at the state’s teacher shortage problem at schools in…
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Cause of fire that injured three children, killed a dog in lower valley determined
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cause of a house fire that injured three children and killed a dog in the lower valley Friday has been determined. El…
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Silver Alert canceled for 80-year-old woman; found safe at Paso Del Norte Port of Entry
UPDATE 4:29 a.m.: El Paso police say 80-year-old Josephina Martinez has been found safe with the help of Customs and Border Protection. She was found…
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Outpouring of support following death of UTEP basketball legend Willie Cager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former UTEP men’s basketball player and 1966 national Champion Willie Cager died Sunday. Following his death, heartfelt…
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Two 14-year-olds in custody following multiple morning robberies across El Paso
UPDATE (2:58 p.m.) – Police said two 14-year-olds are in custody for the crime spree after allegedly threatening the clerks of both Circle K stores…
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Anthony police say son stabbed mom with machete in incident that prompted Gadsden ISD “shelter in place”
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A mother received several stab wounds from her son Monday morning, an incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order,…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Alternatives for revitalizing the Duranguito neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, host Saul Saenz looks at two alternatives for revitalizing the Duranguito neighborhood in Downtown El…
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Paso del Sur organization speaking before the El Paso County commissioners about Duranguito restoration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Representatives from the Paso del Sur organization are presenting to County Commissioners Monday morning about restoring and…
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Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers
(CNN) — Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs, CEO Andy Jassy announced Monday in a memo to staff. The latest cuts come after the company announced…
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“Shelter in place” lifted at 7 feeder schools and district facility in Gadsden High School feeder pattern
UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: A district spokesperson says the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s has lifted the “shelter in place” status for all GISD schools. All…
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