ABC-7 Xtra: Bottom of the Butte
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Elephant Butte Lake is at 3.8 percent of capacity – water that farmers in southern New Mexico and the borderland rely on…
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Gadsden ISD board names interim superintendent
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden Independent School District is officially moving in a new direction after accepting Superintendent…
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Good Vibes Only: Del Valle High students give back to local shelters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) A group of Del Valle High School students is stepping up and making a difference. Junior Leonardo Gomez helped launch Operation…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: A little cooler, a little breezy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temps will trend a little cooler for your Friday along with some breezy to low end windy conditions! Expect a cool start to…
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America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control
Originally Published: 24 OCT 25 08:34 ET Updated: 24 OCT 25 09:01 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The cost of living got even more expensive for…
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Alaska Airlines resumes operations after hours-long IT outage; impacts to El Paso
UPDATE (6:53 a.m.): Alaska Airlines resumed operations and the ground stop lifted at 12:30 a.m., the airline said. “We are working to get our…
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Men walk a mile in heels to raise awareness for domestic violence in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– More than 400 men and boys took to Main Street on Thursday in bright red high heels to show support for domestic violence…
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Foster Family Foundation establishes $5 million matching grant to support establishment of law school at UTEP
Update (1:36 PM): The Paul L. Foster Family Foundation established a $5 million dollar-for-dollar matching grant to support the establishment of a…
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Governor Abbott hosted Get Out The Vote event in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted a Get Out The Vote event in El Paso. He discussed several propositions set to…
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Fabens man accused of intentionally crashing into car, charged with aggravated assault
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Angel Gustavo Portillo, 33, is accused of assaulting a person with his car in Fabens on Wednesday. Deputies arrested Portillo…
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New video obtained by ABC-7 shows Sun Metro explosion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 has obtained surveillance video of the February 2025 Sun Metro explosion that killed two people. The video shows…
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Woman arrested for allegedly making up burglary story
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a woman accused of making up a burglary. Maribel Wong, 52, is charged with one count of False Report…
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NM Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver running in Lieutenant Governor Democratic primary
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is running for the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s nomination…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rain chances continue Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rain chances continue today with a 20% for some isolated storms. Temperatures will still trend above average. Some areas…
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Feds reveal mafia-linked gambling probe that led to arrests of Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and NBA star Terry Rozier
By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry…
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What bullying looks like for adults, kids
October is Bullying Awareness Month and ABC-7 spoke with Emergence Health Network on how people of all ages can experience bullying. EHN says in the…
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NMSU falls in overtime to Missouri State, 24-17
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It was another heartbreaking loss for the New Mexico State Aggies Wednesday night in Las Cruces. The Aggies fell in overtime…
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Charges against woman accused of killing two kids in drunk-driving crash to be refiled
Update (3:24 PM): A spokesperson for the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office says the office fully intends to refile the charges against…
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Early voting for Texas’ 17 statewide propositions is under way. Here’s what voters need to know.
by María Méndez, The Texas TribuneSeptember 22, 2025 Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…
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Some Las Cruces businesses eligible to get $5,000 to boost crime prevention measures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At its meeting this week, the Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved the Small Business Safety Improvement…
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Homeowner injured trying to put out fire in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A house caught fire in Las Cruces Tuesday afternoon. The fire happened on the 4600 block of Mesita Street, Las…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Light rain chances return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our forecast will once again lean mostly comfortable. Tonight rain chances enter our forecast. We will start off our morning…
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City holds public meeting for proposed expansion of Resler near Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso held a public meeting today, discussing the proposed expansion of Resler Drive from Transmountain to…
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El Paso gas prices drop below national average for first time in nearly a year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Good news for El Paso drivers – gas prices are trending down and are now below the national average for the first time in…
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Broken line causing water to run down Tropicana Ave. in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water says that its crews are working to isolate a line and stop water from running down Tropicana Avenue in…
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El Paso Chihuahuas hiring a new ‘Chico’ mascot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas are looking for a new person to don the Chico mascot costume. Candidates need to be 5’10” to 6’2″,…
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Knives confiscated from student at Santa Teresa Middle School
Update (1:30 PM): A spokesperson for Gadsden ISD says that knives were recovered and confiscated from a student at Santa Teresa Middle School this…
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Man dies after crashing car into East El Paso office building
Update (October 21, 2025): El Paso Police say the driver of the car that hit a building near Hawkins Monday has died. Luis Hernandez Vasquez, 78, was…
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Teen accused of driving away from deputies on I-10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Raul Alberto Sias, 18, and charged him with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Motor Vehicle. On Saturday,…
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UTEP launches AI-powered manikins to train future nurses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nursing students at the University of Texas at El Paso are learning from “patients” that can talk back — thanks to…
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