El Paso Senior Games celebrate 40th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The annual event is held in the spring to promote health and physical activity for adult 50 and older. The games started with…
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Socorro Police unveil new communications and dispatch center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Socorro Police Chief David Burton presided over the ribbon cutting of the new communications and dispatch center. It is…
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Bowie High School soccer players to participate in Futbol Club Charity Cup match
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Members of the Bowie High School boys soccer team will take the field for a charitable cause Saturday during the Segundo…
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UTEP receives $7.2 million grant for Geosciences program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $7.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help innovate their…
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Motorcycle crash in central El Paso sends one to hospital with serious injuries
UPDATE (9:21 p.m.) Police are blocking off the intersection heading north. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A motorcycle crash caused one person to be taken…
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Life in prison sentence for college teen who shot, killed Texas Tech police officer from El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The college teenager who shot and killed a Texas Tech police officer from El Paso in 2017 was sentenced to life without…
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Outbreak of a deadly disease in dogs in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An outbreak of Distemper and Strep Zoo in dogs is being addressed immediately by The City of El Paso Animal Service, City…
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15-year-old arrested for video showing him firing gun out of vehicle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 15-year-old male who was seen in a post on social media firing a gun from a vehicle. EPPD’s Gang…
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El Paso Public Library one of the top in the state for the fourth year in a row
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Public Library is one of 73 public libraries our of 552 in all of Texas to receive the 2022 Achievement of…
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Giving a smile to El Paso children with free dental care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new dental program aims to bring cheer with “Give Kids a Smile”; an appropriate name for the event providing free access…
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El Paso artist speaks about importance of Black History Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso artist Anthony Michael Stokes has risen to the top of the puppetry world in recent years. The 2023 Jim Henson…
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“Ezequiel,” the Juarez pancake-eating pig caught stealing a kilo of tortillas, finds new home
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Ezequiel” has received some attention lately after escaping home. In late 2022, Juarez authorities rescued him and…
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Western Playland season opener on Saturday in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Saturday, Western Playland will open up for the first time after being bought out by Traders Village. For 60…
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City of El Paso warns residents of scammers posing as Department of Public Health officials
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is warning residents of scammers posing as city health officials. According to press release, scammers from a…
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“Dignity in the desert,” mental health sanctuary helps those in need just outside of Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Visión en Acción” is a shelter on the outskirts of Juarez that has been helping people with mental needs for nearly…
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Gadsden Middle to continues with remote classes after roof damage to school
ANTHONY, New Mexico — (KVIA) Gadsden Middle School will remain closed Friday and students will have remote classes. This after a portion of the roof…
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Photographer shot, injured in Orlando was NMSU grad
ABC-7 just spoke with Nick Miller, Director of News 22, he said he was saddened to hear of the shooting and is grateful that Jesse is recovering.…
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FBI Crisis Negotiation Training prepares law enforcement in mitigating threats in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crisis Management Training Negotiation allows law enforcement to ensure quality communication in stressful situations.…
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A building catches on fire Wednesday night in Montana Vista
EL PASO, Texas– A local business catches on fire in the Montana Vista area Wednesday night. It happened at the 13000 Block of Montana Ave. before…
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Person seriously injured after falling off border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park Fire crews responded to a person falling off the border wall Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire…
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Pandemic-era food stamp benefits to end March 1 in Texas
EL PASO, Texas– According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household…
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Strong winds expected across the Borderland today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the entire region, from Hildalgo to Culberson county, is under a High Wind Warning. Winds are expected to gust…
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U.S. Rep. Vasquez hosting small business roundtable in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)— — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman are in Las…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehend 61 migrants at Las Cruces checkpoint
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended 61 migrants cramped inside a moving trailer. El Paso Sector Acting…
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Tips for a very windy Wednesday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very strong winds are expected through Wednesday afternoon. A high wind warning is in effect for the Borderland till 8 p.m.…
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The City of El Paso asking residents not to put out recycling bins on high wind days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City is asking residents not to put out their recycling bins on high wind days. This comes after The National Weather…
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Former probation officer of Cielo Vista shooting victim speaks out about his character
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The former probation officer of Angeles Zaragoza, the 17-year-old who died in the Cielo Vista shooting, spoke to ABC 7 about…
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More people can now visit Fort Bliss with new visitor program
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to visit Fort Bliss, you no longer need to be sponsored by a service member, according to officials. Now, you…
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Perches Funeral Homes helping family of teen killed in Cielo Vista Mall confrontation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– — Perches Funeral Homes and Operation Hope have come together to help the family of 17-year-old Angeles Zaragoza. The teen…
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NMSU public health professor says new legislation may help reduce gun violence among children
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two new studies co-authored by a public health professor at New Mexico State University say that gun…
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