Great horned owl flies to New Mexico skies after successful rehab
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong…
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El Paso County Coliseum made $1.5M in ticket sales in May, marking record-breaking event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum made more than $1.5 million in ticket sales during May, according to the El Paso Sports…
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2 minors charged with evading arrest on e-bikes in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police Department said it arrested and charged two juveniles Sunday with evading arrest on electric…
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Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom
By Devan Cole, Betsy Klein, John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for President Donald Trump to continue…
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Horizon City parents charged after small child found walking alone in street
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Horizon City parents were charged after deputies received a report about a small child walking alone in the street, the…
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US authorities crack down on birth tourism to protect taxpayers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900…
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2 people dead, about 15 possibly missing after deadly flash flooding rips through Grand Canyon. And more rain could come
Originally Published: 30 AUG 26 16:41 ET Updated: 31 AUG 26 11:41 ET By Maria Aguilar Prieto, Tyler Ory, Mounira Elsamra and Sarah Dewberry, CNN…
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Americas High School resumes classes with heightened security after stabbing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Americas High School Principal Nancy Torres said the school will resume its regular schedule starting Monday after a…
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Military Monday: Honoring SS Ashley M. Mercado
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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US and Iran trade attacks, marking first major military escalation in a month
By Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Iran and the United States traded attacks for the first time in over a month…
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St. Joseph’s school fundraises for roof repairs
EL PASO (KVIA) — Sunday, St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted a fundraiser to repair its school’s roof. The Raise the Roof Car Show had a goal to raise…
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Sunset Fire at 62% contained and sits at 145 acres
UPDATE (8/30/26) — Officials say that the Sunset Fire has reached 62% containment and sits at 145 acres in size. Reports from officials indicate…
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2 people dead, about 15 possibly missing after deadly flash flooding rips through Grand Canyon. And more rain could come
By Maria Aguilar Prieto, Tyler Ory, Mounira Elsamra, Sarah Dewberry, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — One of the nation’s most famously arid landmarks…
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8 dead after ferry carrying 267 passengers capsizes off Cyprus, officials say
The ferry was traveling to Turkey when the incident occurred. By David Brennan and Jamie Dorrington August 30, 2026, 12:51 PM LONDON — A…
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73-year-old man mauled to death by dogs in New Mexico, owner arrested
SANTA ROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced the department investigated a fatal dog attack that…
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Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras
The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to…
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Mass shootings rock 2 US cities, leave 3 dead, 18 injured: Police
The shootings occurred in Chicago and Trenton, N.J. By Bill Hutchinson Video by Caterina Andreano and Katrina Stapleton August 30, 2026, 10:26 AM…
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Home and Garden Show comes to Convention Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Vendors providing home improvement opportunities for both outdoor and indoor projects for homeowners make up the 2026 Home…
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Car crashes into Dollar Tree in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 crew is at the scene where a car reportedly drove through the front of a Dollar Tree in Northeast El Paso late…
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Soldiers from Fort Bliss rally together to aid El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – About 150 military personnel from Fort Bliss volunteered Saturday at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to process food and…
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Man rescued after falling around 25 feet off of Mt. Cristo Rey
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department (SPFD) says a 34-year-old man was flown to a local hospital after falling around…
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‘Suspicious Death’ being investigated after officials initially respond to crash in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A “suspicious death” is now being investigated by the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office after deputies initially…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Recall petition effort faces legal challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A petition effort is underway to remove a member of El Paso’s city council. It follows in the aftermath of recent votes on…
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US military downs 3 suspected cartel drones with laser
(KVIA) — Friday, the U.S. Department of War said service members used a laser system to stop three drones suspected to be linked to drug cartels in…
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FastBucks settlement funds available for some New Mexico residents
(KVIA) — New Mexico residents who received a FastBucks loan between 2007-2016 may be eligible to receive a share of nearly $1 million, the state’s…
Continue Reading LIVE BLOG: 14-year-old in custody, 3 students stabbed at Americas High School
UPDATE (4:32 p.m.): In a news release, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said one of the teenage boy victims is 15 years old, not 14. More charges…
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Court temporarily blocks new USPS mail ballot rule
UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2026): A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing a new rule that could…
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Postpartum depression: there is help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You’ve seen the headlines, from a high-profile trial of a mother whose attorneys say strangled her three young children…
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UTEP prepares to host Karol G, fans for ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Karol G will take the stage at the El Paso Sun Bowl Stadium next weekend — and the University of Texas at El Paso is…
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Abundant Church hosts 2-day healing event for anyone struggling mentally, spiritually
The spiritual community is getting together for those struggling with mental health at Abundant Church’s two-day Abundant Recovery event this…
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