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Pandemic pushed some Americans into the Borderland human smuggling business

October 2, 2023 3:49 PM Luis Chaparro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more Americans are now smuggling migrants across the border, enticed by the money paid by Mexican drug cartels.…

ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances return, heavier storms Saturday, flash flood potential

September 29, 2023 5:28 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX( KVIA-TV)-An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for the potential for showers and storms on Saturday. The threat will be locally heavy rain…

StormTrack Weather: Near record highs Thursday, storm chances return

September 28, 2023 5:23 AM Nichole Gomez

Good Morning! Temperatures will heat up again through Friday. Expect highs in the mid and upper 90s this afternoon with the record to beat 97 degrees…

StormTrack Weather: Rain moves east, drier air moves in

September 27, 2023 5:32 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX ( KVIA)-Heavy showers and storms hit parts of El Paso Wednesday afternoon and evening. The ABC-7 weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert…

Do-Gooder: “ She leads with her heart; that’s the beauty people see.” Local businesswoman determined to make a difference in the El Paso Community

September 26, 2023 8:44 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — Laura Valdez always knew she wanted to make a difference in the El Paso community. She had a knack for volunteering and…

ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered storms expected Tuesday

September 26, 2023 5:16 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA)-An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect as thunderstorms will increase Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of the isolated storms will…

StormTrack Weather: Mostly sunny and warm start to the week

September 25, 2023 5:31 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- I hope you had a great weekend. It was quiet, and the calm weather is expected for much of the area this afternoon. There will…

Mexican drug cartels recruiting deported veterans for their military skills

September 15, 2023 5:20 PM Luis Chaparro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As drug cartel-related violence spikes in Ciudad Juárez, criminal organizations in Mexico are increasingly attempting to…

ABC-7 First Alert: Very hot through the week

July 11, 2023 4:19 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 First Alert continues for more dangerously hot temperatures. Temperatures are expected to be 100 to 106 degrees. The excessive heat warning…

ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous heat continues; near-record highs possible

July 5, 2023 4:08 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 First Alert continues for dangerously hot temperatures throughout the week. High pressure will turn up the heat across the Borderland, with…

ABC-7 First Alert: Sizzling 4th of July forecast, No disruptions to fireworks displays

July 4, 2023 6:31 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 First Alert continues for the dangerous heat returning this week. We’ve had 17 consecutive days of reaching 100+ for a daily high. The 4th…

ABC-7 First Alert: Isolated storm chances Monday, dangerously hot mid-week

July 3, 2023 4:33 AM Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It will be another toasty day today, but temperatures will skyrocket after today. There will be some added moisture this…

StormTrack Weather: Slightly cooler temps on the way, isolated storm chances Sunday and Monday

June 30, 2023 1:35 PM Nichole Gomez

Triple-digit high temperatures will continue for parts of the Borderland Friday. Showers and storms will be possible for areas far east. Saturday…

ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Paso area man offers volunteer services and educational opportunities to local students

June 29, 2023 8:41 PM Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Volunteering and giving back to your community can offer a sense of purpose and allow you to stay connected. I had the chance…

StormTrack Weather: Slight chance for afternoon and evening storms

June 29, 2023 1:45 PM Nichole Gomez

I hope you’ve enjoyed the cloudy skies and hot temperatures.104 degrees was the official high at the El Paso Airport Thursday afternoon, marking the…

ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot through the weekend

June 22, 2023 4:45 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect for the hot temperatures for the rest of the week and this weekend. High temperatures of 100 to 107 are…

StormTrack Weather: Hot and breezy Friday

June 16, 2023 4:34 AM Nichole Gomez

It will be hot and dry on Friday with high temperatures running above average. We reached a high temperature of 99 yesterday, temperatures will…

StormTrack Weather: Warm and breezy Friday, great weather for graduation ceremonies

June 2, 2023 5:05 AM Nichole Gomez

Good Friday morning! Temperatures will continue below average early this year while winds remain breezy. Congrats to all of the borderland graduates;…

StormTrack Weather: Cooler and windy Thursday

June 1, 2023 5:56 AM Nichole Gomez

Enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures that will climb to the area’s upper 80s and low 90s. The same system that brought breezy winds Wednesday will…

StormTrack Weather: Breezy and hot start to the week

May 30, 2023 4:53 AM Nichole Gomez

Good Morning! The hot and dry weather will continue across the area Tuesday. The region will be under mainly clear skies. Southwest between will…

StormTrack Weather: Hot weather continues; weekend rain and breezes

May 26, 2023 4:33 AM Nichole Gomez

Happy Friday! Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the holiday weekend, mainly east, across the Sacramento Mountains and…

StormTrack Weather: Hot day ahead, storm chances east

May 25, 2023 4:58 AM Nichole Gomez

Good morning! Storm chances return this afternoon; a few storms could become severe in the extreme eastern portions of Hudspeth and Otero counties.…

StormTrack Weather: Warm and sunny, Wednesday

May 24, 2023 5:48 AM Nichole Gomez

Good morning! It will be warm and dry on Wednesday. Our high temperatures will be above average in the mid and upper 90s across town. The winds will…

StormTrack Weather: Warm, sunny, and dry Tuesday

May 23, 2023 4:36 AM Nichole Gomez

Good Morning! The warm weather will continue this week. Temperatures will run in the 90s and slightly above average for several days. Winds won’t be…

StormTrack Weather: Drier and hotter week ahead

May 22, 2023 4:19 AM Nichole Gomez

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. Some areas experienced showers and storms, but the weather pattern will shift this week. It will be…

StormTrack Weather: Isolated showers/storm chances continue

May 16, 2023 4:41 AM Nichole Gomez

Good morning! Showers and thunderstorms will be in the forecast through the end of the work week. So if you haven’t had any rain yet, you will have a…