One person dies in Socorro crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators are investigating a traffic death at Carl Longiemare and Plaza Creek. An ABC-7 crew saw a…
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Fire at Juarez ‘Parque Chamizal’ was intentional, Juarez authorities confirm
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A big fire caught up last weekend in Juarez’s area of the Chamizal Park that was even visible from El Paso. Juarez Civil…
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El Paso Walmart mass shooter transferred to state custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas man who was recently sentenced in federal court for killing 23 people and wounding two dozen more at El Paso’s…
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Fire investigators in Las Cruces investigating apartment fire believed to be caused by lithium-ion batteries
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A recent fire inside an apartment in Las Cruces is bringing attention to the dangers of improperly handling, or…
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Environmental Services Department Hosts Job Fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-The City of El Paso Environmental Services Department is hiring for entry-level and other positions. Anyone interested in…
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EPCC Service Learning Program ‘School Store’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-El Paso Community College is providing backpacks filled with school supplies for 1,200 students at area elementary schools…
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El Paso Fire water crews recover body in Socorro canal Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The body of a man was recovered from the Franklin Drain in Socorro early Tuesday morning, according to El Paso Fire…
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US Air Force suspends personnel moves and bonuses due to funding shortfall
(CNN)–The US Air Force has suspended personnel moves and bonuses through the end of the fiscal year as the service faces a funding shortfall driven…
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El Paso Sheriff deputies arrest man accused of killing 16-year-old in 2021 drunk driving crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested Alvaro Castaneda June 30 in connection with a 2021 crash that killed a…
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El Paso Matters reports flooding, air conditioning outage at Hospitals of Providence, Sierra Campus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence, Sierra Campus suffered a water line break that caused an air conditioning and water outage,…
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Las Cruces firefighters save three dogs from house fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Firefighters saved three dogs from a house fire early Monday morning. The house is located on Highland…
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Car crashes through West El Paso bus stop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car crashed through a bus stop in West El Paso Monday afternoon. The crash happened on the 4000 block of North Mesa…
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Texas House and Senate announce deal on property tax legislation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan announced a historic $18 billion property tax cut. The Texas…
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Extreme temperatures impacting mental health of El Paso residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso and the surrounding area have been hit with a record-breaking heatwave, which has obvious impacts to the body — but…
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A rollover crash damages an electric pole in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A single-vehicle rollover crash damages an electric pole in East El Paso. It happened Sunday night at the 9900 block of…
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless sees increase amid triple-digit heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With triple digits expected to stick around the Borderland and no sign of relief anytime soon, a local homeless shelter…
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El Pasoans brace for the heat as the city breaks a triple-digit record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are feeling the heat as the long-duration heat wave continues pushing El Paso to set a new record today. The…
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Bishop Seitz celebrates 10 years in the Borderland
UPDATE: Bishop Seitz spoke with ABC-7 about his experience in the Borderland. “I love this community. I think we’re so… we have all of our moments,…
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150 El Pasoans receive free laptops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 150 El Paso students and families received free laptops and discounted internet service Saturday thanks to a partnership…
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Injured hiker stuck on remote trail in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Search and Rescue crews are trying to help an injured hiker who is stuck in the Franklin Mountains. The El Paso Fire…
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Truck driver dies after semi reverses, pins him to another trailer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say 57-year-old Servando Beltran died after his semi truck pinned him to another trailer. Beltran’s death is…
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Families of Walmart shooting victims speak as judge sentences shooter to 90 life sentences
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The families of the Walmart shooting victims area speaking to ABC-7 as a federal judge hands down 90 life sentences. After…
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Juarez residents react to life sentencing of Patrick Crusius
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Residents south of the border were also impacted on August 3, 2019, when Patrick Crusius walked into the Cielo Vista…
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Watch: Part of the Franklin Mountains on fire, crews rushing to put out the blaze
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department says part of the Franklin Mountains is on fire right now. EPFD crews are on…
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Defense attorney details alleged mental illness that he claims caused Walmart shooter to carry out the massacre
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal judge has handed down a formal sentence to the Walmart shooter, Patrick Crusius. The judge sentenced him to serve…
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Mother of toddler who drowned files lawsuit against the city for $1 Million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— The mother of the 3-year-old who drowned at a city water park is taking legal action. Court documents state the mother,…
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San Elizario native Ricardo Pepi signs with PSV Eindhoven
(KVIA) — San Elizario native and US Men’s National Team striker Ricardo Pepi signed with PSV Eindhoven this week, according to ESPN. He had been…
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Damaged lithium-ion batteries cause an apartment fire in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A pack of damaged lithium-ion batteries is believed to have caused an apartment fire Wednesday in Las Cruces. It…
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July is Parks and Recreation Month, City of El Paso invites community to free activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to take part in Parks in Recreation Month…
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Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will kick off in Arlington on July,…
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