El Paso wins national contest to receive a mental health telephone booth
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth…
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Blue 2 Fire now burning across more than seven thousand acres
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Blue 2 Fire in the White Mountain Wilderness near Ruidoso, NM is now burning across 7,495 acres. Currently, the fire is…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – Brutally hot with near record highs
Temps will soar this week. I expect highs to reach anywhere from 104-107. It looks as though Thursday could be the hottest with near record highs…
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Socorro ISD offers a summer meal service program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Socorro Independent School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department is excited to announce a summer meal service…
Continue Reading Sunland Park Fire Department responds to 4 heat-related emergencies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department responded to 4 separate heat-related emergencies today, May 31st. In a post shared to X,…
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Dental Davis celebrates grand opening in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Davis Dental celebrated the grand opening of its very first location in El Paso today. The clinic is founded by Dr. Yvette…
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ABC-7 StormTrack weather – A hot weekend with some breezes
Lots of sunshine and above-average temps will continue for the weekend. Highs will be right around 100 with mostly dry air. Temps will increase next…
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ABC-7 at 4: Executive producer talks about “The Garfield movie” soundtrack album
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— If you haven’t seen the Garfield movie yet, I recommend you check it out. The world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Parks and Recreation opens recreation center for summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces Parks and Recreation will open the East Mesa Rec Center this summer. Starting Wednesday, June 5th to July 18th,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Smart Money Tips, Mid-Year Checkup
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—El Paso, TX( KVIA-TV)-Believe it or not, we’re almost halfway through the year.  Brian Mirau, the founder and president of…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – Getting hotter with rain chances later next week
Temps will continue to heat up for the weekend and early next week. Temps will hang out in the upper 90s and lower 100s. In addition to the heat, a…
Continue Reading City of El Paso, Visit El Paso, and Destination El Paso honor Director of Tourism Development & Strategic Alliances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During Destination El Paso’s annual National Travel and Tourism Week Luncheon, the City of El Paso, Visit El Paso, and…
Continue Reading IDEA Public Schools approves over $20 million in staff compensation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools announced they have approved over $20 million dollars in staff compensation increases. IDEA says…
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ABC-7 StormTrack weather: Temps stay hot with lots of sunshine
Not much change to our daily weather pattern for the rest of this week and early next week. Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 90’s. It will…
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El Paso City Council adopts new reporting requirements for candidatesÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A change for those who are running for city office. El Paso’s City Council has approved making candidates report…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to Host Inaugural State of the District Address Â
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Las Cruces Public Schools will host the inaugural State of the District Address. The address will provide an overview of…
Continue Reading El Paso County holding community feedback session on bond proposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is considering seeking voter approval for a capital improvement bond as soon as November 2024. The County…
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ABC-7 StormTrack weather: El Paso hits first triple of the year today
The high today hit 101. The first triple-digit temperature typically arrives around June 13th based on historical records. Temperatures will remain…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – Getting hot and staying dry
Temps will heat up the next several days with highs in the upper 90’s and low 100’s. We have not had our first triple of the season so far this year.…
Continue Reading Idea Public Schools offering free meals to children this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Idea Public Schools will be offering free meals to local children this summer, regardless of whether or not they are…
Continue Reading El Paso Community College District 4 Trustee resigns to take role of El Paso County Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College District 4 Trustee, Christina Sanchez, resigned from her role on the board on May 22nd to take on…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds increase Saturday; some dust and sand
Gusty winds will be the issue on Saturday, with SW winds peaking out at 45 mph. Some dust and sand will get elevated, but this should not reduce…
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NAMI El Paso to host “Ending the Silence” benefit concert
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso Chapter, El Paso International Music Foundation, and Star City Studio…
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Las Cruces International Airport Hosts Historic Aviation Event
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Las Cruces Airport will host an aviation event this year. In the past, the Las Cruces Air & Space Expo has been a…
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Texas Department of Public Safety shares video showing group of migrants attempting to climb border wall in Santa Teresa
UPDATE: ABC-7 reached out to U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector and to the Texas Department of Public Safety. U.S. Border Patrol said anyone…
Continue Reading Five Socorro High School students sign with Texas Tech Health El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five Socorro High School Health Profession Academy students signed letters of intent to continue their nursing education at…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – More gusty winds next several days – then hotter.
Winds will be gusty from the SW the next several days, with peak gusts around 35-40 mph. Saturday will have some blowing dust and sand, but I am not…
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The Extreme Weather Task Force, is set to launch its “Summer Safety & Fan Drive”
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Extreme Weather Task Force has launched its “Summer Safety & Fan Drive.” According to the El Paso Medical Examiner’s…
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The City of El Paso to open a new Women, Infants, and Children center
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The City’s Department of Public Health will open a new WIC center. The city is celebrating its new location, which provides…
Continue Reading El Paso Fire Department’s water rescue crew returns from Central Texas floods, welcomed back with luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team was welcomed back to El Paso today with a surprise luncheon. Bubba’s food was…
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