ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Local School District Budget Crunch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deepening budget shortfalls are affecting some of the biggest school districts in El Paso – and more cuts to staffing…
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What to know about New Mexico’s semi-open primary elections
(KVIA) — Tuesday, registered voters in New Mexico will vote in semi-open primary elections, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified…
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Police investigate death after a dumpster fire near Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department says that the Crimes Against Persons unit is investigating a body that was found after a…
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El Paso’s Stephanie Han makes ceremonial weigh-in before match with Holly Holm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The highly-anticipated showdown between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm is less than 24 hours away. The ceremonial weigh-ins…
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Federal judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure
A federal judge said Friday that President Donald Trump can’t close or rename the Kennedy Center, ruling that it cannot be officially named for…
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Former El Paso City representative candidate charged for alleged child sexual assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child,…
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Pam Bondi tells House Oversight panel that DOJ released all required Epstein files
By John Parkinson, Jay O’Brien, James Hill, Peter Charalambous, and Lauren Peller Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House…
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2 injured, 1 airlifted after crash on I-10 West at Airway
UPDATE (3:01 p.m.) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 2:16 p.m. UPDATE (1:18 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted, the El Paso Fire…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office shares motorcycle safety tips amid increase in crashes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Motorcyclists are more vulnerable in traffic due to their smaller size and reduced visibility, the El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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El Paso County requests proposals for management, operation of County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s looking for firms to manage, operate, market and administrate the County Coliseum. Friday, the…
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Socorro man sentenced to 3 years, 6 months in Juárez prison for deadly crash
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Socorro man has been sentenced to three years and six months in a Juárez state prison, the The Chihuahua…
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Smoking rates lower, nicotine use rises in New Mexico, according to health officials
SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data…
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EPISD board member, teacher union president address concerns ahead of Tuesday’s board meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of next week’s El Paso Independent School District board meeting to decide if the district cuts more than 400 EPISD…
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A guide to help keep Borderland children safe around water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the warm temperatures continue to grip the Borderland, many children will be around swimming pools. May marks National…
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El Paso entrepreneur eyes Shark Tank, shares story of pursuing the American Dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Betty Landin joined countless other business hopefuls aiming to be cast in the next season of ABC’s Shark Tank.…
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El Paso ISD names first female chief of district police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed a new district police service chief. Donica Pedregon made history as the…
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ABC-7 tries latest wellness trends as gyms prioritize recovery
The way people workout has changed significantly over the last few years as more people are focusing on how they recover. Good Morning El Paso’s…
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Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’
Originally Published: 29 MAY 26 09:30 ET By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily blocked the Trump administration…
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Good Vibes Only: Silva Magnet senior, first-generation college student secures scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Just days away from Silva Magnet High School’s graduation ceremony, senior Josefina Cortez is eager to embark on the next…
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said. The static fire…
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Man charged for animal cruelty after deputies find malnourished dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible…
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All El Paso Harmony Public Schools recognized for commitment to STEM learning
Harmony Public Schools EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Six Harmony Public Schools Campuses have been recognized in El Paso to earn a National PLTW…
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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and…
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UTEP breaks ground for new $102 million ‘Miner Crossing’ dorm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at the University of Texas at El Paso are closer to having a new on-campus housing option. Thursday, with pickaxes…
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EPISD to consider financial exigency declaration, more than 400 job cuts at Tuesday school board meeting
by Claudia Lorena Silva More than 400 El Paso Independent School District jobs, including teachers and central office staff, may be cut as the Board…
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Man allegedly crashes into El Paso County deputy patrol unit while driving drunk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly crashing into an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, EPCSO…
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Las Cruces duplex home explosion, fire turns deadly
UPDATE (2:25 p.m.) — Las Cruces police said firefighters found a body inside the duplex. Police said the victim’s body will go to the New Mexico…
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EPCC rolls out free grocery pick up schedule for June through November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Summer and Fall Mobile Food Pantry is preparing to return June 2. EPCC said it’s teaming up with…
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Water to be released into the canal and the Rio Grande today; Water Rescue Team speaks about risks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The season has arrived when water is released into the canal adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as into the Rio…
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Keeping your home cool on a budget this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer approaching, so are higher electricity bills. El Paso Electric shared some tips to keeping your home cool on a…
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