New details emerge from the day Hayden Panettiere died in South Carolina
By Holly Yan, Jason Morris, Karina Tsui, Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend and his brother called 911 to say the…
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Montana west at Justice, Tierra Este Road closed due to flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the the Texas Department of Transportation, Montana Avenue going west at Justice/Tierra Este Road because of…
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Jackknifed semi causes lane closures on I-10 West and East at Paisano
UPDATE– ABC-7’s TxDOT cameras show all lanes at I-10 West and Paisano are now closed. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso Police…
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Lightning strike causes more than 1,500 people to lose power; EP Electric
UPDATE (6:34 PM) — A spokeswoman with El Paso Electric has provided ABC-7 with the following statement regarding the current outages: Due to the…
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El Paso officials seek information regarding alleged fort building burglar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for information on a man who they say robbed a…
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2 teens arrested after allegedly leading multiple agencies on a car chase in El Paso County
HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) two minors were arrested after allegedly taking deputies on chase…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Special Weather Statement for Chaparral until 4:30 PM, 50 MPH wind gusts and nickel-sized hail possible
The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa has issued a Special Weather Statement for a strong thunderstorm near Chaparral until 4:30 PM.…
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Lala weakens to tropical storm, brings heavy rain, wind, flooding to Hawaii
More than 30 inches of rain have fallen on the Big Island. By Megan Fahrney, Michelle Simmons, Jon Haworth, Kyle Reiman, Jason Volack,…
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Montana in Far East El Paso reopened after flooding caused overnight closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says that all lanes on Montana West at Justice/Tierra Este Rd…
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Sunday Funday: For Evan, a Camera Is a Second Home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cameras are rolling at Bazaar Models, where this week’s Sunday Funday shines its spotlight on one model who’s turning…
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Iran army offers $30,000 reward for death or capture of US soldiers
ByDavid Brennan and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: August 16, 2026, 9:44 AM MDT Iran’s chief army commander announced a $30,000 reward…
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Borderland Backyards Photo Contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Pasoans are enjoying warm summer weather outdoors. Let’s take a look at some photos of your gorgeous borderland…
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New mural celebrates El Paso Mission Trail’s history, culture and community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Mission Trail Association celebrated the unveiling of a new community mural honoring the history, culture and…
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Thousands without power amid flood event in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Electric is reporting that thousands are without power, as parts of the far east received heavy rainfall. Montana…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flash Flood Warning for East El Paso County including Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows, and Montana Vista until 8:30 PM
Flash Flood Warning for East El Paso County including Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows, and Montana Vista until 8:30 PM. TURN AROUND, DON’T…
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915 Cards and Collectors show returns to El Paso County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Card collectors and sellers of all kinds return to the Sun City for the 2026 edition of the Hobby Havoc Card Show at the El…
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Horizon City police seize loaded handgun and alcohol from minors
HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police Department said Saturday morning August 15, 2026, Horizon City Police officers performed a traffic…
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2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake
Dozens were killed and hundreds evacuated amid tsunami concerns. By Jason Volack, Jack Moore, and Jon Haworth August 15, 2026, 12:04 PM A magnitude…
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5 injured in shooting at Virginia State University, no arrests made
The university said a significant law enforcement presence remains on campus. By Nadine El-Bawab and Victoria Arancio August 15, 2026, 7:25 AM A…
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Police say they found 72-year-old man previously reported as missing
UPDATE: El Paso Police at 7:23 p.m. said Rubio has been found and is safe. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, El Paso Police said they’re looking for a…
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Match for Life: How a husband saved his wife
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso couple Caitlyn and Christian Campa’s love showed through a life-saving procedure in June. Just four months after…
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ABC-7 Xtra – Developments to the data center situation in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New developments in data center policy and possibilities are impacting some of the major projects in the Borderland. This is…
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El Paso’s own El Músico tequila launches with community celebration and musical twist
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A premium tequila brand originating in El Paso is set to make its official entrance.The celebration and the opportunity to…
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El Paso Rep. Trejo recall petition signatures turned in to City Hall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A petition to recall El Paso City Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo has been turned in to City Hall Friday, according to…
Continue Reading Interest form opens for Project Jupiter data center monitoring committee
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Friday, Doña Ana County said it’s accepting interest forms from community members that want to serve on a committee…
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A Wall In The Wilderness
Editor’s note: This story was co-published with Puente News Collaborative in partnership with palabra, by the National Association of Hispanic…
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Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
By Luis Martinez The Army on Friday announced it’s temporarily grounding all Apache helicopter flights following the fatal crash near Fort Hood,…
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Man dies after crash on I-10 East at Porfirio Diaz
UPDATE (Aug. 14, 2026): El Paso Police said the pedestrian, an unidentified 31-year-old man, died. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of…
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