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Korean War veteran celebrates 102nd birthday at Hooters

January 4, 2025 9:55 PM Jason McNabb

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Harry Perez Cerezo was surrounded by family and friends who helped him celebrate birthday 102. Cerezo served in the armed…

GSA releases final environmental impact statement

January 4, 2025 6:35 PM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For months the General Services Administration or GSA has conducted research to determine the best option for the Bridge for…

NMSU president introduces new athletic director after Mario Moccia leaves university

January 2, 2025 12:36 PM Yvonne Suarez, Rishi Oza

Update: Watch the news conference below: UPDATE: 1/3/25: New Mexico State University President Dr. Valerio Ferme and the new interim Athletic…

It’s time to say goodbye

January 4, 2025 10:36 AM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Well, it’s time. When I was a kid, I would read the newspaper every morning, and watch the news every evening with my mom. My…

Mario Moccia addresses his firing

January 4, 2025 12:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Former New Mexico State University Athletic Director Mario Moccio addressed his firing through a social media post. “Aggies…

Angel Ramirez, 17, stabbed to death in Northeast El Paso

January 1, 2025 10:54 PM Jason McNabb

Update (January 3, 2025): El Paso Police Department officials say the 17-year-old victim, identified as Angel Guadalupe Ramirez, has died. Police say…

Breaking into the film industry, local man shares his journey

January 3, 2025 5:39 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local man is breaking into the film industry as an actor and stunt-double. Nathan Reyes, an Americas high graduate, told…

What is Turo? Car sharing app responds to terror investigations involving vehicles from the platform

January 3, 2025 4:02 PM Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car sharing app is responding after two separate attacks being investigated for terrorism on New Year’s Day in Las Vegas…

Four Tren de Aragua gang members arrested entering Texas

January 3, 2025 2:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

VAL VERDE COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS troopers arrested four “confirmed members of Tren de Aragua” illegally crossing into Val Verde County…

Court of Criminal Appeals blocks order in Walmart case

January 3, 2025 1:45 PM El Paso Matters

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has placed on hold a ruling by an El Paso appellate court that ordered the judge in the Walmart mass shooting…

A police pursuit, fire, and loose donkey: Busy night in Las Cruces

January 3, 2025 7:37 AM Isabel Garcia, Rishi Oza

Update: Officials now tell ABC-7 that deputies were responding to the fire when they noticed the allegedly drunk driver going through the area. The…

ABC-7 First Alert: Warm today, cold front arrives next week

January 3, 2025 5:59 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for a cold front set to arrive next week. The cold front will bring freezing temps,…

El Paso woman reflects on attending Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Inauguration

January 3, 2025 4:56 AM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1977 a then 15-year-old Michele Nevins, wrote a letter to Jimmy Carter expressing her admiration. After seeing him on TV…

How to keep your New Year’s fitness resolutions

January 2, 2025 6:18 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It’s the start of the new year, and that means more people are striving to meet a new set of goals for the year. In the…

Driver ejected from car, hit by passing vehicle on Joe Battle

January 1, 2025 7:35 AM Paul Schulz

Update (January 2, 2025): Special Traffic Investigators say that D Aundre Kahlil Malik Laffoon was traveling “at a high rate of speed” along Loop 375…

Pedestrian killed on I-10 East at Lomaland

January 2, 2025 4:12 PM Emma Hoggard

Update (January 3, 2025): Police say they are investigating this as a suicide. They are not sharing any other information publicly. Update (4:29 PM):…

Ruidoso elk gets head stuck in metal chair

January 2, 2025 1:52 PM KVIA ABC-7

RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Ruidoso Police Department says New Mexico Game and Fish has evaluated an elk spotted with its head stuck in a…

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino opening day program happening tomorrow

January 2, 2025 1:41 PM Emma Hoggard

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is celebrating its opening day program tomorrow, featuring two thoroughbred…

Upper Valley blaze put out by fire crews

January 1, 2025 3:41 PM Yvonne Suarez

Update (January 2, 2025): EPFD officials put out the blaze completely this morning. Investigators are on the scene. Most crews are now returning to…

Active duty Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger named as suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion: Official

January 2, 2025 10:25 AM ABC News

By Josh Margolin, Alex Stone, Alexandra Hutzler, David Brennan, and Aaron Katersky January 2, 2025, 9:44 AM The suspected driver of the…

ABC-7 First Alert: Warm for now, cold front brings freezing temps soon

January 2, 2025 5:58 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Are ABC-7 StormTrack weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for a cold front moving in next week. Freezing conditions…

Franklin Mountains held first hike of 2025

January 1, 2025 5:51 PM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– People around El Paso started their year with a 4-mile hike. According to hikers Mundy’s Gap trail is moderately difficult…

Local leaders react to New Orleans tragedy

January 1, 2025 4:31 PM Tony Gutierrez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mayor Oscar Leeser said, “The horrific act in New Orleans was unconscionable. El Pasoans know well what it feels like when a…

Pebble Hills High School marching band at the Tournament of Roses

January 1, 2025 3:11 PM Yvonne Suarez

PASADENA, California (KVIA) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses set the stage for Pebble Hills High School Marching band to represent El Paso. This is…