El Paso reports fourth known West Nile Virus case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso now has four reported cases of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease this year. The patient, identified only…
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Financial expert explains why credit should remain a top priority for student loan borrowers
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — After a 3-year pause, nearly 30 million Americans will need to resume student loan payments. This financial challenge comes at…
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US syphilis cases are rising, and STD clinics warn they’re struggling to find crucial antibiotic
Originally Published: 03 OCT 23 16:17 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis is in short supply…
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Judge issues gag order and rebukes Trump after social media post attacking his clerk
(CNN) — Judge Arthur Engoron rebuked Donald Trump after the former president attacked his clerk in a social media post on…
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1,000+ migrants arrive in Juarez through train
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,000 migrants arrived in Ciudad Juarez Tuesday afternoon via train. Many of these are Venezuelans. They began…
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City Rep. Alexsandra Annello announces bid for Texas District 77 seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District 2 City Representative Alexsandra Annello announced her bid for Texas State Representative District 77…
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House ousts former speaker Kevin McCarthy
Update: The House voted to oust former speaker Kevin McCarthy. Republican Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina will serve as acting…
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45-year-old woman shot, killed in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting
Update: Officials with the Las Cruces Police Department said that placing an officer on paid administrative leave following this type of incident is…
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Convicted Las Cruces baby killer sentenced to life in prison
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Lalo Castrillo, the man convicted last month of killing Baby Favi in 2018, will spend the rest of his life in…
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New Mexico Attorney General announces criminal charges in officer-involved killing
Correction: An original version of this article inaccurately stated that the officer who shot Amelia Baca was being charged. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico…
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Pope Francis open to blessings of some same-sex unions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pope Francis on Monday signaled that some Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions, but only on a case-by-case basis, and…
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UTEP student killed in motorcycle crash in West El Paso
Update: The UTEP Soccer team is identifying Martinez as a supporter of the team. He attended UTEP. UTEP Soccer sends our love and condolences to the…
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$600k granted to Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso to support mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health is a major concern for many younger Americans, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso is getting thousands of…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden arraignment: President’s son to appear in court on gun charges
Originally Published: 03 OCT 23 05:00 ET Updated: 03 OCT 23 07:30 ET By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden, the…
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Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare hosting hiring event for nurses
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare will be hosting a hiring event for nurses today. “Swing for the Fences” will take place at Southwest…
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El Paso immigration attorney addresses immigration system challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has raised concerns about criminal groups operating in the El Paso and Juarez region, spreading…
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
(CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz on Monday moved to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top House leadership post, offering a motion to vacate the…
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Rep. Henry Cuellar unharmed after armed carjacking in DC
(CNN) — Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked in Washington, DC, Monday evening, his office told CNN. According to…
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Multi-million dollar grant to help with El Paso prosecutions of human, drug traffickers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders on Monday accepted a grant of more than $3 million from the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland…
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Storms hit the Las Cruces area Monday evening.
The ABC-7 First Alert is now over. Earlier Monday evening, some scattered showers and storms moved just south and east of Las Cruces. Gusty winds and…
Continue Reading Pope Francis suggests for first time some people in same-sex unions could be blessed
Originally Published: 02 OCT 23 17:56 ET Updated: 02 OCT 23 18:06 ET By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis has suggested for the…
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Texas awards El Paso ISD $800,000 to reduce carbon footprint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is receiving an $800,000 grant to reduce its carbon footprint. The money comes from…
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Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2023 “Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner” was first…
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Pandemic pushed some Americans into the Borderland human smuggling business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more Americans are now smuggling migrants across the border, enticed by the money paid by Mexican drug cartels.…
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Watch: City of El Paso announces new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This City of El Paso announced the new police chief Monday afternoon. Peter Pacillas, who was named Interim Police Chief…
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City of Las Cruces and associated departments will discontinue X (Twitter) pages October 15th
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces, and its associated departments, including the Las Cruces Police Department, will shut down…
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City of El Paso activates new emergency shelter for migrants at vacant middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a city spokesperson the Community Readiness Center, formerly Morehead Middle School, has been activated on…
Continue Reading Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week
Originally Published: 01 OCT 23 08:53 ET Updated: 01 OCT 23 20:09 ET By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz is planning to attempt to oust…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm potential east, windy west, cooler temps arrive this week
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for thunderstorm potential for the area east this afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for thunderstorms…
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California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
(CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne…
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