Community Demands Diesel Trucks off the BOTA
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)—The World Health Organization has declared heavy diesel truck pollution a lung cancer-causing carcinogen. The ultrafine…
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City of El Paso and City of Las Cruces reopen cooling centers this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland…
Continue Reading El Paso Independent School District adopts a $542 million budget for next fiscal year, teacher pay raises not included
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District adopted a $542 million budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, effective next…
Continue ReadingEl Paso Fire Department, Sunland Park Fire Department recover multiple bodies from water
UPDATE: At 8:44 p.m., El Paso Fire Department announced on their X account that no other bodies were found after an “exhaustive search.” El Paso Fire…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat along with a few thunderstorms daily
Very hot temperatures along with added humidity is providing the ingredients for a rough time to be outdoors. Temperatures should just be shy of any…
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ABC-7 at 4: Natural Disaster Charity Fraud
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TX)- As we watched the natural disaster unfold in Ruidoso last week, we all wanted to help the small community that had been…
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This year’s first presidential debate will be held on Thursday, June 27th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week Americans will be able to watch the first-ever presidential debate of 2024. President Joe Biden and former…
Continue Reading Veterans and their families can ride for free on Sun Metro buses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro has received a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission’s General Assistance Grant which will allow veterans and…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Brutally hot again with temps 104-108 the next couple of days
The heat builds over the next couple of days with dangerous temps. The added humidity will make it feel that much more uncomfortable. There will be…
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DEA El Paso to host Family Summit in Navajo Nation
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The DEA El Paso Division and the above agencies want to hear from families in New Mexico and West Texas as they share about their…
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Free Veteran Health Fair
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Doña Ana Community College (DACC) sponsors a free health fair for veterans and the entire community. The fair, hosted by…
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ABC-7 at 4 Traffic Alert: I-10 Widening Project
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Major changes will come to I-10 West this week. A 49-hour closure will be in place beginning Monday, June 24: I-10 West will…
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Xtra Depth: El Paso influencers Go Viral After “Chelito’s Burger Challenge”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A duo of El Paso influencers have left their jobs as a lawyer and salesman to concentrate full time on continuing their…
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An isolated storm is possible tonight; more heat and sun this weekend
What another great day today with the clouds and moisture in place. This weekend will allow for more sun and more heat. There will still be an…
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Temps stay cooler, added clouds hang around
It was a beautiful day Thursday with the clouds and cooler temps—just a few light rain showers and sprinkles here and there. Another nice day…
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ABC-7 at 4: Men’s Health Month
El Paso, TX—June is men’s health month, a time to remind men of the health issues they face and what they can do to take charge of their…
Continue Reading El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank announces new job skills training class
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank announced the launch of their new Spark! Job Skills Training Class. EPFH is now…
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Emergence Health Network hosts job fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network hosted its annual Hiring Fair today, June 19, 2024. EHN hosted the job fair at 10737 Gateway West…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Gusty winds continue overnight with some blowing dust and sand.
Showers and storms hit parts of the viewing area hard today with some hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds. Heavy rain hit parts of Chaparral, White…
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Sun Metro to Offer Free Rides for National Dump the Pump Day
EL PASO, Texas—Sun Metro will offer free rides all day on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in observance of National Dump the Pump Day. Originally…
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ABC-7 at 4: 16th annual Taste of Las Cruces returns
El Paso, TX(KVIA)-The 16th annual Taste of Las Cruces, a significant event that benefits Casa de Peregrinos, the city’s largest emergency food…
Continue Reading El Paso Chamber and Clark Construction host event for veteran affairs healthcare project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Chamber and Clark Construction hosted a procurement event today geared towards the new El Paso VA Healthcare Center…
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Congresswoman Escobar comments on Biden’s undocumented spouses Executive Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke after President Biden’s news conference today announcing undocumented spouses of U.S.…
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El Paso’s Coach Reichman fears his home in Ruidoso is hit by the wildfires
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former state champion soccer coach Bruce Reichman, who’s retired from his job as an educator at Del Valle High School,…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Moisture on the increase Wednesday through Friday – some storms develop
Temps will continue to be hot again Wednesday with highs around 103. Winds will shift to the SE later in the day, sending moisture and humidity to…
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Fires Burning in Ruidoso – winds shift and rain chances go up
The winds will shift to the SE beginning Wednesday changing the direction of the smoke and flames to more of a West/Northwesterly direction. Those SE…
Continue Reading El Paso father receives Father’s Day prize from Operation Hope
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso veteran and father, Dan Webb, was announced as the winner for Operation Hope’s Father’s Day Contest. Operation Hope…
Continue ReadingPolice-unit involved in car crash in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are reporting a police unit was involved in a crash at 4:06 p.m. this afternoon. El Paso Police are reporting…
Continue Reading 15th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference held at El Paso Community College
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 15th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference was held at El Paso Community College’s Administrative Services Center…
Continue Reading UTEP engineering students to go to international rocket competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students part of UTEP’s Sun City Rocket Team will be preparing for liftoff to this year’s Spaceport America Cup. This year…
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