Rare human case of flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm identified in US
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A rare case of travel-related New World screwworm was identified in Maryland in a patient who…
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Las Cruces teen charged with assault after shooting in northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers arrested 18-year-old Las Cruces resident Elijah Gabriel Marquez Duran and charged him with…
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Families raise concerns about cemetery conditions in Santa Teresa; improvements underway
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)— Improvements continue at Memory Gardens of the Valley following a weeks-long investigation by ABC-7. In June,…
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Military Monday: Jose Hernandez
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…
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Updates and upcoming events for UTEP fall semester
ABC-7 joined UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson to discuss the latest updates and upcoming events happening at the university. UTEP will greet new and…
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Missing teen found with the use of license plate readers
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA)– New Mexico State Police officers say they located a kidnapped teenager and arrested her suspected abductor. The arrest…
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Attorney: “Only ask for justice for Daniel.” Federal judge rules Villegas’ lawsuit against the City of El Paso can go to trial
UPDATE: ABC-7 received a statement from the City of El Paso regarding this lawsuit and the decision made by a federal judge. “The City of El Paso…
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Motorcycle crash seriously injured one, lanes reopen
UPDATE (6:20PM) – El Paso Police posted that all lanes are now open and no back up after crash along FM-659 and Rich Beem. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -…
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Missing woman, Sheriff asking for assistance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff says Sandra Diane Suetos, 48, is missing and they need the public’s assistance in finding her. She…
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Water main break causes local food truck to relocate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Heavy flooding caused by a water main break brought parts of El Paso to a standstill on Saturday Night. Among those impacted,…
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Grant help company continue research
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A local company has been awarded $100,000 to develop a new method to restore degraded soils and enhance crop growth. The…
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Crash at 1-10 East and Mesa closes right lane, exercise caution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Police report the right lane along I-10 East at Mesa in West El Paso is closed due to a crash. Emergency crews…
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Volunteers help clean the streets of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tires, furniture, carpets and even piles of everyday litter were just some of the items collected during today’s neighborhood…
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Westbound lanes of I-10 reopen, eastbound lanes at Fabens exit remain closed due to fiery semi crash
UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff and TxDOT report the westbound lanes are open to traffic. The eastbound lanes remain closed and traffic is being…
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‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96
NEW YORK — Jerry Adler, who spent decades behind the scenes of storied Broadway productions before pivoting to acting in his 60s, has died at 96.…
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Water leak reported in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A water leak shut down at least one lane of Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso late Saturday, according to the El Paso…
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Stephanie Han defends her WBA Lightweight Championship Title
ORLANDO, Florida (KVIA) — El Paso native Stephanie Han wins by a unanimous decision, 98-91, against Columbia’s Paulina Angel to defend her WBA…
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August is Breastfeeding Awareness month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Health experts say it’s a time to educate families about the benefits and clear up…
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) – The Clint Police Department is asking the public to be careful and patient as they drive through the Town of Clint after a…
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Water restored after main break repaired
UPSATE (1:10PM) – El Paso Water reports water service has been restored to the neighborhoods impacted by the water main break. El Paso Water said,…
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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas Senate early Saturday morning approved a new congressional map gerrymandered to maximize Republican representation,…
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Blue Origin scrubs NS-35 launch
UPDATE: Blue Origin announced they are scrubbing today’s launch. The company posted on X: “The team encountered an issue related to the booster’s…
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Western Tech announces Golf Tournament to support student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Western Technical College announced the launch of its first annual golf tournament, designed to raise funds for student…
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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov.…
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Lyle Menendez denied parole a day after his brother’s bid was rejected. Here’s what’s next for the brothers
By Taylor Romine, Elizabeth Wolfe, Matthew J. Friedman, CNN (CNN) — A California parole board has denied parole for Lyle Menendez, who was…
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Tren de Aragua gang member previously arrested in El Paso taken into custody in Albuquerque
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Tren de Aragua gang member that had been arrested in El Paso on August 22, 2023, has been rearrested in Albuquerque. ICE…
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El Paso nonprofit thankful for new anti-human trafficking laws
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This week Governor Greg Abbott signed two anti-human trafficking bills into law, and the Paso Del Norte Center of Hope says…
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Speaking Rock temporarily reopens during mourning period for Cacique Jose G. Sierra Sr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While mourning the death of Cacique Jose G. Sierra Sr., Speaking Rock is reopening for this weekend. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo…
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Police asking for help finding truck linked to fatal crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying a truck…
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DOD civilians can now apply to work a border security detail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Department of Defense (DOD) civilians can now apply to serve on six-month-long border security details with the Department…
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