Study finds prolonged detention harms migrant children’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Children of immigrants who are held in detention far longer than federal guidelines face serious and lasting mental and…
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Third person charged in Las Cruces school zone shooting case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A third person is now charged in connection with the September 2025 shooting in a Las Cruces school zone. Court…
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Job Fair at Southwest University Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University Park is holding a job fair Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The job fair is happening…
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2 federal officers involved in Pretti shooting placed on leave, sources say
Tensions are escalating in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti. By Kevin Shalvey, Meredith Deliso, Nadine El-Bawab, and Ivan Pereira Last…
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Cold temperatures prompt winter weather advisory
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s overnight, and a winter weather advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m.,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Paso del Norte Health Foundation diabetes initiatives
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Michael Kelly with the Paso del Norte Health Foundation joins us to discuss the organization’s diabetes initiatives. Eligible…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso County Judge, Ricardo Samaniego, guest speaker for CBA January Luncheon
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host the first luncheon this month with El Paso County Judge Ricardo A.…
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El Paso Fire: Deadly risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter
As we continue seeing low temperatures, families at home are trying to stay warm however they can. But carbon monoxide can be produced accidentally…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Below freezing start, dry calm afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will once agin be below freezing to start your morning but god news we will trend warmer than yesterday as well…
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El Paso County Attorney says AG Paxton could be targeting some counties
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In March and April of 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to pass a rule that would have made certain counties…
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El Paso DA looking to increase DWI fines
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso leaders are looking to address drunk driving, which they call a critical issue here in the Borderland. At a news…
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Inmate dies in El Paso County Detention Facility
Update (6:10 PM): ABC-7 filed an open records request with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Today we obtained the records, which show that…
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Northwest El Paso residents raise traffic concerns as new Alderete middle school campus moves forward
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northwest El Paso residents are voicing concerns about traffic and safety as Canutillo ISD prepares to build a new campus…
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Quiñonez sisters “run” Fabens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two sisters from Fabens, Texas, Angel and Victoria Quiñonez, are often seen running around town. While they’ve built a…
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Chaparral man dead after crash in Northeast El Paso
Update (January 27, 2026): A Chaparral man is dead after the crash on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at Stan Roberts last night. El Paso Police…
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One-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk’s one-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt…
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Family of migrant killed at Camp East Montana seeking justice and accountability from federal government
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss…
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Texas AG suing nurse practitioner for mailing abortion drugs to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Debra Lynch, a Delaware-based nurse practitioner accused of shipping abortion…
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1 person shot after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona, sheriff says
By Holmes Lybrand, Alisha Ebrahimji, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of being involved in human trafficking was injured after…
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New York woman tried to buy gun to ‘kill ICE agents,’ DHS says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS is investigating a woman who officials say tried to buy a gun to “protect herself from ICE Agents, and also to kill ICE…
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ABC-7 at 4: The importance of breast milk and the development in infants
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- A recent clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reinforces that breastmilk is the best nutrition source for…
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ABC-7 at 4: Reimagine Nonprofit Conference Returns to the Sun City
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Save the Date:  Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s Reimagine Nonprofit Conference returning in April: When: Wednesday,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament returns to El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament is BACK on March 20-22, 2026, at Eastwood High School. Registration is…
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ABC-7 at 4: Thorn bridge opened along with Mesa eastbound exit, closures for the week ahead
I-10 Widening West Monday, January 26 through Saturday, January 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed weekly) North- and South Desert between Vinton…
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Doctor urges continuing Dry January challenge after month ends
If you tried out Dry January, or maybe you didn’t get the chance to, a local doctor ABC-7 spoke with shares the benefits of keeping up the challenge…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Below freezing morning, cold and dry afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert this morning as we once again wake up to below freezing temperatures. We will lean dry…
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Military Monday: Honoring Jonathan Enriquez
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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One-on-one with UTEP’s Joe Golding: Miners prepare for Wednesday home matchup against Louisiana Tech
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding spoke with ABC-7 prior to the team’s upcoming game against Louisiana Tech. The Miners…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss potential new detention facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the County Commissioners spoke about a potential new DHS facility in Clint today.…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Another cold start to the morning; some patchy freezing fog, frost.
It will be another cold start to your Tuesday. Overnight lows will dip to the low and mid-20s. There could be some patchy freezing fog. In fact, if…
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