Military Monday: Honoring Army Veteran Christina Velez
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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ABC-7 First Alert: Triple digit stretch begins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track triple digits temps throughout this week. We started off this morning with…
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Locomotive Falls 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the Third Round of the USL Cup
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — El Paso Locomotive FC fell on the road to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday night, dropping to 2-1-0 in…
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Former UTEP Miner Andre Patterson returns as WNMU Offensive Coordinator
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former UTEP Miner, Andre Patterson, also known as A-C, has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for Western New…
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Expert shares the steps you can take to reduce risk of arthritis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Dr. Karim A. Elsharkawy, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Joint Replacement Services at…
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Local disaster declaration in Sierra Blanca due to extended water outage
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA)– According to Hudspeth County officials, there has been an extended water outage due to mechanical failures with the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Tracking daily highs from 100-105 this week starting today
Our ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team has issued a First Alert for this week’s heat wave. We are tracking daily highs in and around 100-105 degrees…
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IDF says it has identified missiles fired at Israel from Iran
ByDavid Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Jon Haworth Last Updated: June 7, 2026, 2:13 PM MDT Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it identified…
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El Paso SLI’s 6th Deaf Community Picnic draws over 300 attendees
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Sign Language Interpreters (El Paso SLI) service agency hosted their 6th annual Deaf Community Picnic on…
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‘I had to stab him’, Sunland Park woman faces charges after allegedly stabbing a man
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveals that 31-year-old Sarai Ortiz is facing several charges after a…
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Holloman Air Force Base welcomes new commander, transitions to Air Combat Command
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Holloman Air Force Base welcomed a new commander and officially transitioned from Air Education and Training…
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El Paso Convention Center hosts local tattoo artists, car enthusiasts at ‘Wheels and Ink Expo’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Convention Center hosted the Wheels and Ink Expo which will last from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking triple digits in the Borderland
BRING ON THE HEAT! After a wet week in the Borderland, we are now switching to a hot and mostly dry week. We are tracking triple digits for the next…
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Hantavirus monitoring completed for Texas passengers after cruise ship outbreak
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services says that the two Texas residents who were being monitored for…
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Cielo Vista Mall celebrates cancer survivors with line dance event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cielo Vista Mall partnered with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation (RGCF) to host the 5th annual Cancer Survivor Line Dance…
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Zoo Fun Walk returns to the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joy Center El Paso kicked off its second annual Zoo Fun Walk this morning at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Garden. It all…
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Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
by Stephen Simpson and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World…
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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather – Isolated storms Friday night; drier air for the weekend and early next week
There will be a few showers and storms around tonight with perhaps some gusty winds in and around some storms. I can’t rule out some blowing dust and…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks report on what caused El Paso airport closure
(KVIA) — New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez spoke before the Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration asking for more information…
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Juárez mom arrested, accused of chaining 9-year-old son
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Friday, Municipal Public Security Secretary officers in Juárez rescued a 9-year-old boy chained inside a home in…
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3 people hospitalized after small plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport
UPDATE (5:48 p.m.) — According to photos sent by a witness and FlightRadar24.com, a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle crashed. Flight data showing the plane’s…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Victor Maldonado
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its next inductees for the Class of 2026. Five new members will be inducted during an…
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Community Champions: Josiah Johnson punches ticket to NCAA Track & Field Championships
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso runner will have a chance to win a national championship next week. Josiah Johnson punched his ticket to the NCAA Track…
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Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspires ‘Little Barrio’ play area at El Paso museum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The historic Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspired a new play area at the El Paso Museum of History. The City of El Paso…
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Gov. Abbott declares statewide disaster over New World screwworm, deploys resources
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm…
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PURPLE HEART ELEMENTARY 1ST GRADE PLEDGE 6/5/26
PURPLE HEART ELEMENTARY 1ST GRADE PLEDGE…
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Good Vibes Only: Local Navy sailor reflects on historic deployment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Esteban Hernandez enjoyed a brief visit to the Sun City following a lengthy deployment. At a young age,…
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El Paso Federation of Teachers speak on EPISD’s financial exigency vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD’s board of trustees voted to declare financial exigency yesterday amid financial struggles the district is currently…
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EPISD plans to cut 54 teacher positions by June 15
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees declared financial exigency at Tuesday’s board meeting. Its…
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EPISD declares financial exigency amid financial struggles
UPDATE (June 5, 2026) — Along with declaring financial exigency and cutting positions, EPISD said it will get rid of its substitute teacher pool.…
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