Texas National Guard to make immigration arrests
The Texas National Guard now has the authority to make immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. Governor Abbot said in a…
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Border Czar visit El Paso
Update: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Border Czar Tom Homan arrived at Border Monument 3 in Sunland Park, New Mexico after 1 p.m. this…
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Near-record highs expected as warm, dry weather continues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather is set to continue across the Borderland this week, with high temperatures…
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Warming trend continues: Near-record highs expected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is in for a stretch of warm and dry weather, with temperatures continuing to rise throughout the week. No…
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El Paso viewer shares Chihuahua’s winter prediction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A viewer has given El Paso its own version of Punxsutawney Phil! Ben Avalos sent in a photo of his Chihuahua, Luna,…
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El Paso County Commissioners speak about resolution on constitutional rights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday El Paso County commissioners and Judger Ricardo Samaniego will approve and adopt a resolution to reaffirm El Paso…
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7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to focus on, said Gov. Greg Abbott during State of the State Address
UPDATE: Bail reform, teacher pay, school choice and property tax relief among the top emergency issues Governor Abbott cited during his State of the…
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HazMat situation at Comfort Inn Suites upgraded, evacuations ongoing
UPDATE: (2:53PM) – El Paso Fire says the HazMat response has been upgraded to a Condition 3. No word yet on any injuries. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El…
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El Paso restaurant owners react to tariffs on Mexican products
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The announcement of tariffs on Mexico had local business owners considering the financial impact on their menus. One local…
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El Paso boxing gym gives at-risk youth a second chance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For some, boxing is just a sport, but for others, it’s a life-changing opportunity. At Warriors Edge Boxing Promotions in…
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Aggies Snag Victory After a 13-Point Comeback to WKU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Aggies took on Western Kentucky in the Pan American Center on Saturday afternoon as NM State hosted its fifth…
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UTEP WBB Upended by Middle Tennessee, 64-42 Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP women’s basketball team (9-11, 2-7 CUSA) fell to Middle Tennessee (16-6, 8-1 CUSA) 64-42 Saturday afternoon.…
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Aggies Struggle in Second Half, Fall to Western Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky (KVIA) — Looking to build momentum following a much-needed win over Middle Tennessee, NM State (12-10, 5-4) entered…
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UTEP Men’s Basketball Goes Down Fighting At Middle Tennessee, 71-68
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (KVIA) — David Terrell Jr. posted his first career double-double (15 points, career-high 11 rebounds) while dishing out six…
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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather: Nice weekend weather for the Borderland, warming trend continues next week
This weekend is looking nice in the Borderland. Mostly calm conditions and daily highs well above normal in the 60s and 70s. We will continue to see…
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Warming trend ahead: Possible record highs next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dry and sunny weekend is ahead, with no precipitation expected over the next seven days. While mornings will start off…
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Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge
By Katherine Faulders, Peter Charalambous, and Alexander Mallin January 31, 2025, 3:19 PM A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the…
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Business leaders on the border brace for Trump’s tariffs starting Saturday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are set to be imposed tomorrow. Today, the White House confirmed…
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Trump’s restricting gender-affirming care for minors — Both sides in Las Cruces react
Gender-affirming care is currently legal in New Mexico. Now with President Trump’s new executive order to restrict gender-affirming care for those…
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ABC-7 at 4: Teen Click it or Ticket campaign
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)-This week, TXDO is promoting a safety program aimed at reducing teenage crash deaths by encouraging them to always buckle up…
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ABC-7 at 4: Live Action El Paso hosts Love Your Heart Walk
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Live Active El Paso will be hosting its annual “Love Yourself, Love Your Heart” walk at Scenic Drive. With February being…
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It’s a boy! Baby giraffe born at El Paso Zoo
Update: A gender reveal celebration, hosted at the El Paso Zoo today, revealed the new baby is a boy. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new giraffe was just…
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Fabens ISD looking to sell old Fabens High building that burned in fire
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens ISD just announced today that it’s looking to sell the old Fabens High School that burned in a fire, but the district…
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New Details: Alan Mora charged with manslaughter after gun went off at South-Central party
Update (January 31, 2024): Court documents state that multiple friends of the Mora and Gonzalez witnessed the shooting and told police afterward that…
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Household Furniture in El Paso offers free mattresses if Chiefs win the Super Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the start of the 2024 NFL season, Household Furniture ran a commercial stating that if you bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress…
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Watch Live: Naked Harem demolition in El Paso’s Lower Valley
Watch the demolition live below: Update (January 30, 2025): El Paso County will begin the demolition tomorrow. The demolition did not start late last…
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Grand opening of El Paso’s Mexican American Cultural Center announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced the grand opening of the Mexican American Cultural Center will happen Saturday, March 22,…
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Email scams at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Students at UTEP have been receiving emails that are apart of phishing scams. ABC-7 talked to students on campus, who said…
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Respiratory Virus Cases Rising
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cases of respiratory viruses – especially the flu – are on the rise in the Borderland and nationwide. El Paso has already…
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January marks a busy start for operations at El Paso Animal Services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The same challenges remain for El Paso Animal Services in 2025. The shelter continues to deal with high intake numbers, but…
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