ABC-7’s new anchor honored by home town with ‘Paul Cicala Day’
TUCSON, Arizona (KVIA) — Last month, ABC-7 announced that one-time sports anchor Paul Cicala would be returning to KVIA as co-main anchor. Now, on…
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Tied for the most triples ever in September
El Paso hit 100 today. We now have four days of triple-digit heat for September so far. We have never witnessed five triple-digit days for this month…
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Las Cruces Public Schools worker facing child sex assault charges fired
Update: A Las Cruces Public Schools spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7 that the district terminated Shoemaker on Friday, September 1, 2023. LAS CRUCES,…
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It’s official: 2023 is El Paso’s hottest year on record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The relentless heat continues, even as fall approaches. El Paso is seeing its hottest summer yet, smashing records and…
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More migrants dying in the desert around El Paso than ever before
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of migrants dying in the desert around this region is up almost double from last year, according to official…
Continue ReadingProud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for January 6
Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 12:06 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 17:48 ET By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio…
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El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar rescues dog near border barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar found and rescued a dog that had become trapped by concertina wire near the…
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Juarez mayor says city is “saturated” with incoming migrants
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar confirmed in a morning news conference that the city has seen an increase in migrant…
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Mother of drowned 3-year-old facing criminal charge, will be extradited back to El Paso
UPDATE: District Attorney Bill Hicks held a press conference Tuesday to discuss Weavers case. Hicks said Weaver has been arrested and is in the…
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Be Mindful: Examining the detrimental impact of criminal trials on jurors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Mental health is a concern for every job, but what about citizens called to serve on a jury? Often, jurors are…
Continue ReadingWatch Live: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Originally Published: 04 SEP 23 12:32 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 09:50 ET By Eric Bradner and Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The impeachment trial…
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Texas drunk drivers will now have to pay child support if they kill a parent, guardian
(CNN) — A new law in Texas requires convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian, according…
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Freddie Mercury’s personal items, including his Yamaha Baby Grand Piano, will go on auction
LONDON, UK (KVIA) — Queen’s frontman, Freddie Mercury is celebrating his birthday today (September 5th). He would have been 77 years old but his…
Continue ReadingMercedes unveils new electric concept cars with better range than any Tesla model
Originally Published: 04 SEP 23 11:38 ET Updated: 04 SEP 23 22:32 ET By Michelle Toh, CNN London (CNN) — Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled new…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Originally Published: 04 SEP 23 12:32 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 00:01 ET By Eric Bradner and Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The impeachment trial of Ken…
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StormTrack Weather: Triple-digit heat continues, with record-setting potential this week
Good Morning! I hope you enjoyed the hot temperatures on Labor Day; we won’t get a break from the heat this week. Afternoon highs will reach 100…
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El Paso experts are redefining success for students
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Experts and educators are challenging the traditional metrics of success and advocating for a more well-rounded approach to…
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UTEP Running Backs nicknamed Run-D.M.T. after stellar showing Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Through two games, there have been three guys churning it up for the Miners – Parkland grad Deion Hankins, first year JUCO…
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El Pasoan Jeremiah Cooper tabbed as Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Andress grad Jeremiah Cooper picked up Big 12 defensive honors on Monday after a standout performance for Iowa State on…
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“I just knew:” El Paso mother recounts daughter’s cancer diagnosis and near-death illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each September, ABC-7 focuses on a family who has had a child…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Your Labor Day looking hot and dry as El Paso hits another record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Labor Day! El Paso hit a record of 63 triple digit days Monday. We’re looking at hot and dry weather conditions to…
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El Paso coffee and tea shop offers more than great drinks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kinley’s House Coffee and Teas has served El Paso for nearly 20 years. Kinley’s offers a variety of coffee and teas, and…
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Two shootings in El Paso within 24 hours
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In less than 24 hours, two separate shootings have taken place in El Paso. The first shooting took place around 1:32 a.m.…
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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, simple tools can support survival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each September, mental health supporters gather to try and lower the number of suicides across the country. It’s Suicide…
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Pentagon launches ‘one-stop shop’ website for UFO information and reporting
(CNN) — The US Department of Defense has launched a website intended to be a “one-stop shop” for publicly available…
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Maui wildfires: ‘If you want to help, keep your trip,’ Hawaii tourism official says
(CNN) — The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii’s struggling tourism…
Continue ReadingMore than 70,000 Burning Man festival attendees remain stuck in Nevada desert after rain
Originally Published: 03 SEP 23 01:48 ET Updated: 03 SEP 23 23:45 ET By Nouran Salahieh and Emma Tucker, CNN Editor’s note: Find the latest Burning…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Anticipating Unprecedented Heat Records Going Forward
Happy Labor Day to everyone. We’ve just tied the all-time record for annual triples, matching the scorching year of 1994. With 62 triple-digit days…
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